199 | Panasonic F0612MC0, DMCG5KK, VQT4H13 guide

Connecting to other equipment

Note

•“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” is not compatible with Mac.

•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps.

Refer to “Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely” (P200) before disconnecting the USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.

•Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional), turn the camera off.

•Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.

∫Copying to a PC without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”

If you are not able to install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”, you can copy files and folders to your PC by dragging and dropping files from this unit.

•The content (folder structure) on the card of this unit is as follows.

For Windows:	A drive ([Removable Disk]) is displayed in [Computer]
For Mac:	A drive ([LUMIX], [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]) is displayed on the desktop

•Card

DCIM

DCIM:

Images

1 Folder number

100_PANA

2 Color space

P: sRGB

_: AdobeRGB

3 File number

P1000001.JPG

4 JPG:

Still pictures

P1000002.JPG

MP4:

[MP4] Motion pictures

RW2:

Pictures in RAW files

P1000999.JPG

MPO:

3D pictures

101_PANA

MISC:

DPOF print

999_PANA

Favorite

MISC

AVCHD:

[AVCHD] Motion pictures

PRIVATE

AVCHD

•AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported correctly when copied as files or folder. We recommend using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the CD-ROM (supplied) for importing files. Refer to P197 for details.

•A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations.

–After [No.Reset] (P76) in the [Setup] menu has been executed

–When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (such as when pictures were taken using another maker of camera)

–When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder

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Panasonic F0612MC0, DMCG5KK, VQT4H13 owner manual 199, Copying to a PC without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO

Contents

Customers only F0612MC0 Contents 111 101Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture 146 130139 142 Using the Custom Menu 163 Using the Motion Picture Menu 159 197 Using Viera Link Hdmi 195189 193 Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Care of the camera Card is optional Standard Accessories Camera body Names and Functions of Components Shoulder strap eyelet P20 Card/Battery door P26 Release lever P26 Lens PS14042 Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42 mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S Taking pictures at a high angle LCD MonitorTaking pictures at a low angle This touch screen detects pressure Touch screenTouch the screen Drag Rotating left or right Pressing the rear dial Rear Dial Suitable for the lens in use Aperture setting is operableFunction Lever To assign a function to the Function Lever About the Lens Micro Four Thirds mount specification lensFour Thirds mount specification lens Leica mount specification lens Detach the lens cap Changing the LensAttaching the lens Detaching the lens When using the interchangeable lens Attaching the Lens Hood Turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops Shoulder strap eyelet Attaching the Shoulder Strap Plug-in type Charging the BatteryCharging Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Battery indication is displayed on the screen Charge indicator is turned on during chargingCharge indicator turns off Battery indication Recording conditions by Cipa standard When the interchangeable lens H-PS14042 is usedApprox pictures Approx min Recording motion pictures when using the LCD monitor Approx min When the interchangeable lens H-FS014042 is used Playback when using the LCD monitorApprox min When the interchangeable lens H-FS45150 is used Do not touch the connection terminals of the card Inserting and Removing the Card optional/ the Battery About the Card Access to the cardAbout cards that can be used with this unit Number of recordable pictures Available recording time when recording motion pictures Setting Date/Time Clock Set Select Clock Set in the Setup menu. P64 Changing the Clock Setting To select Intelligent Auto Mode Selecting the Recording ModeSelect the mode by rotating the mode dial To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode P117 Basic Intelligent Auto Mode P42Intelligent Auto Plus Mode P46 Program AE Mode P50 Detects orientation of camera Direction Detection Function Tips for taking good pictures About the eye sensor automatic switching Using the ViewfinderSwitching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press LVF/LCD to switch the monitor screen About the Eye Sensor AF Setting the focus position with the Touch Pad Applicable modes How to set focus when taking a still picture AFS/AFF/AFCSelect Focus Mode from the Rec menu. P64 Touch the item Taking a Still picture Press the shutter button halfway When the subject is Taking a still picture To cancel the Touch Shutter function Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter functionTouch Touch × Viewfinder style Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screenPress DISP. to change LCD monitor style Correcting tilt to the left About the tilt sensor displayCorrecting downward tilt Recording Mode Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Portrait Scenery Low Light Macro When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures Scene Detection Backlight Compensation Open the flash when the flash is to be used. P84About the flash Menu Touch the example image to select image effects filters Recording with Camera-Recommended EffectsTouch Set Drag the slide bar to set Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Setting color Touch Touch to display the setting screen Record pictures or motion pictures Touch Touch to display the setting screenTaking Pictures with Defocus Control Function Drag the slide bar to setPage Set the mode dial to Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings Program Shift by rotating the rear dial Program Shift Recording Motion Picture Focus Mode Continuous AF Settings Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Recording motion picture Selected Recording Mode Recording Mode while Priorities Setting motion picture and still picture prioritiesRecording still pictures while recording motion pictures Motion picture Playing Back Pictures Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Displaying multiple screens Multi Playback TouchTo return to Normal Playback Touch the picture Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback Touch the part you want to enlarge firmly Using the Playback Zoom1k2k4k8k16k Changing the information displayed on the playback screen Press DISP. to switch the monitor screen Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback Playing Back Motion PicturesMotion picture icon Motion picture recording time Touch during Motion Picture playback Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture Touch Delete Single When Delete Multi is selected Touch OKDeleting Pictures Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and touch Touch the menu icon Setting the MenuSetting menu items Press MENU/SET Touch the Setting to set When operating buttonsTouch the menu item Close the menu Touch or press the shutter button halfway Press Switching to other menusSwitching to the Setup menu from Rec menu Touch or another of the menu toggle icons a From SD card Setting the menu screen backgroundAlready been registered, it will be overwritten When using the viewfinder Setting the Quick MenuPress Q.MENU to exit the menu once the setting is complete Touch Exit Change the Quick Menu to your preferred itemRec menu/Recording functions Motion Picture menu World Time About the Setup MenuHome Your home area Clock Set Location Travel SetupBeep Volume Shutter Vol High Low OFF Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of the 7 levels Red Tint Touch the item Drag the slide bar to adjustBrightness Contrast · Saturation Select on connection Sleep Mode10MIN./5MIN./2MIN./1MIN./OFF Auto LCD Off 30MIN./5MIN./2MIN./1MIN 480p 1691080p 1080i Menu Resume ON/OFFViera Link 3D Playback Set the language displayed on the screen Reset the file number of the next recording to Format Sensor CleaningCard is formatted Pixel Refresh Stabilizer does not work Optical Image stabilizerLens which supports the stabilizer function is required Direction Recording Pictures When recording motionTaking Pictures with the Zoom Types of zooms and recording magnification Rotate to W side About the zoom operations with interchangeable lensMove to W side Optical Zoom is operable Rotate to T side Recording Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar Zooming using touch operationsYou can perform zoom operations by touching. Touch zoom Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSelect Flash in the Rec menu. P64 Touch the item Available flash settings by Recording Mode Available flash range When the interchangeable lensWide Tele Auto Flash setting Shutter speed Sec Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Compensate the exposure Compensating the ExposureTowards positive Towards negative Press Touch burst icon , etc Touch the burst speed Taking Pictures using Burst ModeDepends on the capacity of the card¢3 Predicted focusing¢3 Focusing in Burst ModeFocus Mode Focus Priority Normal focusing¢2 I1/3 EV Taking Pictures using Auto BracketWith Auto Bracket Sequence 0/s/r 1st picture 2nd picture D0 EV J1/3 EV Burst `/0 Focus on the subject and take a picture Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSettings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed Recording Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Set the Focus Mode to AFS, AFF or AFC P36 Position and size of the AF area can be changed. P99 About š Face Detection When operating buttons Setting up AF Tracking Focus position can be set on an enlarged screen. P100 About 23-AreaAbout Ø 1-Area About Pinpoint Touch the subject When selecting š, ØWhen selecting Position and size of the AF area can be changed Move the AF area easily with Direct Focus Area function 100 Rotate to C side Set the Focus Mode in the Rec menu to MF. P64Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 101 Moving the enlarged area 102Displaying the MF Assist Changing the display of the MF Assist Focus distance reference mark is 103Technique for Manual Focus About the focus distance reference mark 104 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF/AE Lock Only the focus is locked 105AF/AE Lock Only the exposure is locked 106 Adjusting the White BalancePress Touch the White Balance Auto White Balance 107 Select 1 , 2 and then touch White Set Setting the White Balance manuallySetting the color temperature 108 109 Finely adjusting the White Balance Horizontal a to B Vertical G to Mj 110White Balance Bracket To set the bracket 111 Setting the Light SensitivityPress Touch the ISO sensitivity About Intelligent ISO sensitivity control 112 113 Using the function button 114 Depth of field properties Switch to confirmation screen by pressing Fn2115 Set Fn Button Set in the Custom menu to Preview Set the Fn Button Set of the Custom menu to One Push AE How to tell if the exposure is not adequateWhen exposure is not adequate Press Fn1 116 Aperture value Reduces Aperture-Priority AE ModeTaking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed 117 Shutter speed Fast Shutter-Priority AE Mode118 Shutter speed Slow Slow Fast Manual Exposure Mode119 Reduces Increases About B Bulb 120Manual Exposure Assistance +3 Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value 121 Taking Pictures that match the Scene beingTo enjoy a variety of picture effects Backlit Softness 122Clear Portrait Silky Skin Sweet Childs Face 123Clear in Backlight Relaxing Tone Romantic Sunset Glow 124Distinct Scenery Bright Blue Sky Cool Night Sky 125Glistening Water Clear Nightscape Glittering Illuminations 126Warm Glowing Nightscape Artistic Nightscape Soft focus creates a diffused image 127Clear Night Portrait Soft Image of a Flower Appetizing Food 128Cute Dessert Monochrome 129Freeze Animal Motion Clear Sports Shot Taking Pictures with different image effects Adjust the effect to fit your preferences130 131 High Key 132Expressive Retro Impressive Art 133Sepia Dynamic Monochrome This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look 134Cross Process Toy Effect Touch to set the recording orientation defocus orientation Setting the type of defocus135 Miniature Effect Touch the in-focus portion 136Drag the slide bar to change the size of in-focus portion One Point Color 137Soft Focus Star Filter 138 Touch the part where you want to leave the colorSet the color to leave Refer to P140 for details about steps 1 Make settings RegisterTaking Pictures in Custom Set 139 Custom set Description of settings Settings are registered for on the mode dial140 Rec menu Setup menu Custom menu Recording using registered custom setSet the mode dial to When changing the menu settings Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Recording ModePlayback Mode Face Recog. only works when the AF Mode is set to š 143 Take the picture adjusting the face with the guideFace Settings Point of recording when registering the face images Set the item 144 Touch the position you wish to change in the order Perform in Face Settings145 Change or delete the information for a registered person Enter characters Entering Text146 Display the entry screen 147 Using the Rec MenuPhoto Style 148 Adjusting the picture qualityTouch the items Drag the slide bar to adjust Touch Custom setting 12M 3456k3456 2448k2448 1744k1744 149Aspect Ratio Picture Size Quality Focus ModeSettings AFS/AFF/AFC/MF 150 Settings ON/OFF What Is HDR? Metering Mode151 Red-Eye Removal 152Dynamic Intelligent dynamic range control Flash 1ST Flash Adjust153 Flash Synchro ISO Increments Resolution154 ISO Limit Set Long Shtr NR 155Shading Comp 156 Stabilizer Settings / /OFF157 Color Space Enter Name Profile Setup158 Recommended Filter Hdtv using an Hdmi connection Using the Motion Picture MenuRec Mode For details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P64 Rec Quality When Avchd is selectedWhen MP4 is selected 160 Ex. Tele Conv Picture Mode161 Continuous AF Mic Level Adj Settings 1/50/1/60/1/100/1/120/OFF162 Mic Level Disp Quick Menu will consist of desired items P69 Using the Custom MenuSwitch the setting method of Quick Menu 163 Histogram 164Position can be set by dragging the histogram It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure White saturated areas appear blinking in black and white 165Position can be set by dragging the on the guide line 5SEC/3SEC/1SEC/OFF AF/AE Lock Hold 166AE/AF/AF/AE AF/AE Lock Focus 167Eye Sensor AF ON/OFF You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into MF Guide 168AF Assist Lamp MF Assist 169 Single Press LVF/LCD Auto Enables/disables the eye sensor ON/OFF170 Sensitivity 171 Set whether or not to display the dial operation guide 172 173 Playing Back Burst Pictures 174 Editing Burst Pictures Slide Show Using the Playback Menu2D/3D Settings 175 Duration or Repeat can be set Changing the slide show settings176 Effect 177 Playback Mode Title Edit Single settingMulti setting 178 Text Stamp 179Touch Set Select the item to stamp Touch Touch OK 180 Video Divide 181 Resize 182Touch the size you wish to change Touch a picture repeat Cropping 183Touch Reduce Drag Move Select Rotate on the Playback menu. P64 184Rotate You can manually rotate the images by 90o each time Favorite Select the picture and touch Set/CancelSelect the picture. Single setting 185 Touch / to set the number of prints, and then touch Set Multi setting Touch the picture you wish to print186 Print Set To print the date 187 Face Rec Edit Multi setting Touch the picture you wish to protect188 Protect 3D picture Enjoying 3D pictures189 Taking 3D pictures Rec menu 190Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording Recording functions Playing back 3D pictures 191Functions that cannot be set/do not work with 3D pictures 192 To connect with an Hdmi mini cable optional Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen193 Connect the camera and a TV 194 Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P75 Using Viera Link HdmiWhat is the Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control? 195 196 Automatic input switchingOther linked operations Turning this unit off 197 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on yourPC that can be used 198 Copy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIOTouch PC on the screen of this unit 199 Copying to a PC without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 200 Connection in the PTP Mode Set USB Mode to PictBridgePTP 201 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a RecorderDubbing with non-compatible equipment 202 Printing the PicturesTouch PictBridgePTP Touch Print start 203 You can set the number of prints up to 204Print with Date Num.of prints Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper205 Paper Size External Flash optional Optional accessoriesUsing the dedicated flash DMW-FL220 optional 206 Conversion lens optional 207 AC adaptor optional/DC coupler optional 208Filters optional Remote Shutter optional 209 Recording Recording in Program AE ModeRecording Mode P31 Photo Style P147 Flash Mode P84 LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display 210 Recording after settings Detailed information display 211Histogram display 212 213 About the Lens Bring charged spare batteries when going out214 About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 215 Dispose of unusable batteryCharger About the personal information 216Disclaimer About tripods or unipods When not using the camera for a long period of time217 About the picture data 218 Message Display Folder cannot be created Read Error/Write Error Please check the card219 Insert SD card again/Try another card 220 This battery cannot be used Recording TroubleshootingBattery and power source 221 222 Function lever does not work 223Bright spot not in subject is recorded You cannot compensate the exposure Motion pictures 224 Flash is activated 2 times 225Lens Flash is not activated LCD monitor/Viewfinder 226 Playback sound or operation sound is too low 227Playback Picture is not played back There are no recorded pictures TV, PC and printer 228 229 Others 230 File numbers are not recorded consecutively Clock is reset231 Camera becomes warm