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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-G3K/DMC-G3W
DMC-G3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM.
Install it on your PC to read it.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, plea
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Da
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 ∫ Product identification marking Product Location Digital Camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) � Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. � Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. � Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. � Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. � Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come int
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 ∫ Cautions for Use � Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. � Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. � Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) � Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equi
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 Contents Information for Your Safety...............................................................................................2 Standard Accessories.......................................................................................................7 Names and Functions of Components .............................................................................9 About the Lens.................................................
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of June 2011. These may be subject to change. 1 Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in this Owner’s Manual.) 2 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” (This is referred to as lens in this Owner’s Manual.) 3 Lens Hood 4 Lens Cap (This is attached to the interchange
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 2 DMC-G3W 1 DMC-G3K 1 23 4 5 H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 6789 H-FS045200 VYC0986 VYF3201 VFC4315 10 11 12 13 14 DMW-BLD10PP DE-A93B K1HY08YY0016 K1HY08YY0015 VKF4385 15 16 17 18 VFF0805 VFC4634 VGQ0C14 ¢1 Supplied in DMC-G3K only (lens kit product) ¢2 Supplied in DMC-G3W only (double zoom lens kit product) 8 VQT3N40 (ENG)
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 13 2 1 Sensor 2Flash 3 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 4 Lens fitting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button 45 6 7 8 [LVF/LCD] button 9 Diopter adjustment dial 89 10 1112 13 14 15 10 Viewfinder 11 Playback button 12 Motion picture button 13 Camera ON/OFF switch 14 Rear dial 15 [DISP./Fn1] button 16 Eye Cup 17 Touch panel/LCD monitor 18 [Q.MENU/Fn2] button/ 16 17 18
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 21 Shoulder strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not 21 drop it. 22 [REMOTE] socket 22 23 [HDMI] socket 23 24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 24 25 Focus distance reference mark 26 Stereo microphone 25 26 27 27 Shutter button 28 Speaker 29 Flash open lever 30 Hot shoe 31 Mode dial 32 Status indicator 33 Intelligent Auto button 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Tripod receptacle 35 DC coup
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 ∫ Lens H-FS014042 H-FS045200 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 (LUMIX G VARIO 45–200 mm/F4.0–5.6/ ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) MEGA O.I.S.) 42 41 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 38 39 4045 43 44 38 Tele 39 Lens surface 40 Focus ring 41 Wide 42 Zoom ring 43 Contact point 44 Lens fitting mark 45 [O.I.S.] switch (ENG) VQT3N40 11
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Drag Touch the screen A movement without releasing the touch To touch and release the touch panel. panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used to move the AF area, operate icons or images displayed on the touch the slide bar, etc. panel. This can also be used to move to the next • When selecting features using the touch image during playback, etc
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 About the Lens ∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). ∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional). ∫ Leica mount specification lens • When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Attaching a lens to the camera body Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them. • Do not put your hands inside the mount. Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 Detaching a lens from the camera body Attach the lens cap. While pressing on the lens release button D, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. • Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside. • Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not get scratched. Note • It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops. A Fitting to the ma
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stop
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLD10PP. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a poss
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 120 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal. Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Battery indication The bat
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DMC-G3K&G3W&G3PP-VQT3N40_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１１年４月２９日 金曜日 午後１２時１３分 ∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor) – [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Recordable time Approx. 110 min Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used Recordable time Approx. 100 min Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min – [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD]) When the intercha
