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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-GF3C/DMC-GF3K
DMC-GF3
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, please call: 1-800-
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８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.
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８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, us
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８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
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８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) Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). � If you u
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分 Contents Information for Your Safety...............................................................................................2 Standard Accessories.......................................................................................................7 Names and Functions of Components .............................................................................9 About the Lens..............................................
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８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 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.” (This is referred to as lens in this Owner’s Manual. This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.) 3 Lens Cap (This is
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分 1 1 DMC-GF3C 23 H-H014 VYF3371 2 DMC-GF3K 45 6 7 H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 2 3 DMC-GF3K / DMC-GF3 8 VKF4385 9 10 11 12 13 DMW-BLE9PP DE-A99B K1HY08YY0020 K1HY08YY0019 14 15 16 VFF0831 VFC4710 VGQ0C14 ¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF3C only ¢2 Supplied in DMC-GF3K only ¢3 Supplied in DMC-GF3 only 8 VQT3Q61 (ENG)
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分 Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 2 3 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 Flash open button 9 Touch panel/LCD monitor 8 10 Playback button 11 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/ Delete/Return button 12 [MENU/SET] button 13 Control dial 14 Cursor buttons 3/Exposure Compensation button 1/WB (White Balance) 2/AF Mode button 91011 121314 4
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分 15 Shoulder strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 15 using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 16 16 [HDMI] socket 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 17 18 Microphone • Do not cover the microphone with your 18 19 20 fingers. 19 Shutter button 20 Motion picture button 21 Speaker • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. 22 Focus distance reference mark 23 Intelligent Auto button 24 Camera ON/OFF sw
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分 ∫ Lens H-H014 H-FS014042 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.) (LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 30 31 32 33 30 31 34 35 36 32 33 30 Lens surface 31 Focus ring 32 Contact point 33 Lens fitting mark 34 Tele 35 Wide 36 Zoom ring (ENG) VQT3Q61 11
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８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,
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８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 adapt
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分 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. Detaching the lens Preparations: Attach the lens cap. While pressing on the lens release button A, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分 Note • Do not insert your fingers into the mount when the lens and body cap are removed from the camera body. • To prevent dust or debris from adhering to internal parts of the camera body, fit the body cap or a lens to the mount on the camera body. • To prevent scratching of the contact points, fit the lens rear cap to the lens when it is unattached or fit the lens to the camera body. • It is recommended to attach the len
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８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 s
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLE9PP. 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 po
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分 ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 180 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
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分 ∫ Recording motion pictures – [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Recordable time Approx. 150 min Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Recordable time Approx. 130 min Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min – [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD]) When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
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DMC-GF3C&GF3K&GF3PP-VQT3Q61_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１１年５月２７日 金曜日 午前１１時３８分 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of OPEN LOCK the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLE9PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert a
