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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-GX1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT3U14
until
2011/5/11
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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Contents (Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................39 • Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode .........................................42 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Before Use Function...................................................44 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Care of the camera ...................................5 Settings (Program AE Mode) ..................45 Standard Accessories ............................
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Using the function button ......................110 Using the [REC] Mode Menu.................136 • Easily set aperture/shutter speed for • [PHOTO STYLE] .............................136 suitable exposure (One Push AE) .....112 • [ASPECT RATIO]............................138 • Confirm the Effects of Aperture and • [PICTURE SIZE] .............................138 Shutter Speed (Preview Mode).......113 • [QUALITY].......................................139 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
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Playback/Editing Others Playing Back Burst Pictures..................158 Optional accessories.............................196 Editing Burst Pictures............................160 LCD Monitor Display .............................201 Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu.....162 Cautions for Use....................................204 • [2D/3D SETTINGS].........................162 Message Display...................................211 • [SLIDE SHOW] ...............................162 Troubleshooting......
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Before Use Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in below conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. – If you drop or hit the camera. – If you press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor. This camera is not dust/splash/water proof. Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc. • Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into t
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Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in t
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Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts ∫ Camera body 1 Sensor 1 23 2 Self-timer indicator (P89)/ AF Assist Lamp (P153) 3Flash (P78) 4 Lens fitting mark (P15) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P14) 4567 8 Flash open button (P78) 89 10 11 9 Playback button (P51) 10 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P101)/ [Fn2] button (P110) 11 Rear dial (P12) 12 Touch screen/LCD monitor (P11) 13 [Fn1] button (P110) 14 [Q.MENU] button (P64)/ Delete/Return button (P62) 15 [MENU/SET] button (P12, 62) 16 [AF/MF
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Before Use 19 Stereo microphone 19 20 21 22 20 Mode dial (P29) 21 Shutter button (P35) 22 Motion picture button (P48) 23 Focus distance reference mark (P100) 24 Hot shoe cover (P9, 196, 198) 25 Camera ON/OFF switch (P27) 26 Status indicator (P27) 27 Intelligent Auto button (P39) 23 24 25 26 27 28 Speaker (P69) • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers, 29 etc. 29 Shoulder strap eyelet (P17) 30 • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 31 using the camera to ensure that you will not 32 dro
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Before Use ∫ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe. To use the Optional Live Viewfinder (P196) or External Flash (P198), please remove the hot shoe cover. Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the 2 direction indicated by arrow while pressing it in the 1 direction indicated by arrow . Note • When the Optional Live Viewfinder or External Flash is not being used, please ensure that the hot shoe cover is attached. • Please be careful
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Before Use ∫ Lens H-PS14042 H-FS014042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/ (LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 37 38 39 40 41 42 37 43 44 45 40 41 H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.) 37 Lens surface 38 Zoom lever (P76) 39 Focus lever (P97) 40 Contact point 41 Lens fitting mark (P15) 42 Tele 43 Focus ring (P97) 44 Wide 37 43 40 41 45 Zoom ring (P76) - 10 -
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Before Use Touch Screen This touch screen is a type that detects pressure. Drag Touch the screen A movement without releasing the touch To touch and release the touch screen. screen. 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. screen. This can also be used to move to the next • When selecting features using the touch image during playback, etc. screen, be sure to touch the center of the desir
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Before Use Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button or Press 4 Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed. Cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting con
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Before Use 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 (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional), you can use Leica M Mo
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Preparation Preparation Changing the Lens By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P205, 206 when dirt or dust gets on the lens. Detaching the lens Preparations: Attach the lens cap. • When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), the lens barrel will not retract until t
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Preparation Attaching the lens Preparations: Remove the lens rear cap from the lens. • If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it. Align the lens fitting marks A (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the lens release button B when you attach a lens. • Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched. • Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording. Note • Do not
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Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. 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) • The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-H014) does not have a lens hood. Insert the lens hood into
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Preparation 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 stopper. Pull the other side of the shoulder strap and the
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Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit 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 possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any
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Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an
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Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the screen. • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor/Optional Live Viewfinder (P196)) (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode) When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is
