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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3N56 Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-G3 Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3N56 Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-G3 Model No.
DMCG3 User Guide
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...causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it may become unrepairable. - The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the digital camera body. This camera is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when... the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Before Use Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to the ambient temperature. - 5 - Be ...
...causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it may become unrepairable. - The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the digital camera body. This camera is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when... the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Before Use Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to the ambient temperature. - 5 - Be ...
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... 21 Shoulder strap eyelet (P18) • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 22 [REMOTE] socket (P184) 23 [HDMI] socket (P168) 24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P168, 173, 176, 178) 25 Focus distance reference mark (P91) 26 Stereo microphone 27... Status indicator (P28) 33 Intelligent Auto button (P38) 34 Tripod receptacle (P194) 35 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P184) 36 Release lever (P24) 37 Card/Battery door (P24) 21 22 23 24 25 26...
... 21 Shoulder strap eyelet (P18) • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 22 [REMOTE] socket (P184) 23 [HDMI] socket (P168) 24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P168, 173, 176, 178) 25 Focus distance reference mark (P91) 26 Stereo microphone 27... Status indicator (P28) 33 Intelligent Auto button (P38) 34 Tripod receptacle (P194) 35 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P184) 36 Release lever (P24) 37 Card/Battery door (P24) 21 22 23 24 25 26...
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... LCD (LCD monitor) display and LVF (Live Viewfinder) display. • Switching via the [LVF/LCD] button will be maintained even when the power of the digital camera is turned on the [CUSTOM] menu, the LCD monitor is turned [OFF]. You can save the time it would take to switch the display to...
... LCD (LCD monitor) display and LVF (Live Viewfinder) display. • Switching via the [LVF/LCD] button will be maintained even when the power of the digital camera is turned on the [CUSTOM] menu, the LCD monitor is turned [OFF]. You can save the time it would take to switch the display to...
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... specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking. • When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to move the camera while taking pictures ¦> [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-BABY]¢ [i-SUNSET] • Only when [ ] is selected ...are applicable, and the standard settings are set only when the face of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is detected. - 39 - Take care not to the registered face is detected, [R] is displayed in blue for birthdays of registered...
... specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking. • When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to move the camera while taking pictures ¦> [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-BABY]¢ [i-SUNSET] • Only when [ ] is selected ...are applicable, and the standard settings are set only when the face of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is detected. - 39 - Take care not to the registered face is detected, [R] is displayed in blue for birthdays of registered...
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.... Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ ], A B [ ]) and then touch [ ] to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were taken with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. Press [(]. Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures • This unit was designed to play back.
.... Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ ], A B [ ]) and then touch [ ] to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were taken with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. Press [(]. Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures • This unit was designed to play back.
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...moving slowly. (The background will be effective in the following cases. When the camera does not keep up with the viewfinder when panning in Scene Mode - We recommend using the Digital Zoom. - Recording ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P132), a...difficult to take pictures indoors or in broad daylight on a summer's day - When there is high. - Be careful of camera jitter when you move the camera too slowly because the subject is faster than 1/100th of jitter. - In brightly lit places such as in dark places. ...
...moving slowly. (The background will be effective in the following cases. When the camera does not keep up with the viewfinder when panning in Scene Mode - We recommend using the Digital Zoom. - Recording ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P132), a...difficult to take pictures indoors or in broad daylight on a summer's day - When there is high. - Be careful of camera jitter when you move the camera too slowly because the subject is faster than 1/100th of jitter. - In brightly lit places such as in dark places. ...
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When the [FOCUS MODE] is set to other than [MF] - Turning the camera off - Note • The MF Assist is disabled when using the Digital Zoom or recording motion pictures. • MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the center of the screen or in full ...setup screen for the enlarged area by touching [ ]. When [ ] is pressed in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON]. ∫ Changing the display of the camera, using the touch panel or a button. - 90 - Changing [ASPECT RATIO] or [PICTURE SIZE] - After making changes, the MF Assist that was previously used , but...
When the [FOCUS MODE] is set to other than [MF] - Turning the camera off - Note • The MF Assist is disabled when using the Digital Zoom or recording motion pictures. • MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the center of the screen or in full ...setup screen for the enlarged area by touching [ ]. When [ ] is pressed in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON]. ∫ Changing the display of the camera, using the touch panel or a button. - 90 - Changing [ASPECT RATIO] or [PICTURE SIZE] - After making changes, the MF Assist that was previously used , but...
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... match the Scene being recorded (Scene Mode) If you select a Scene Mode to suit the subject and recording conditions, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to improve the appearance of people outdoors during the day, this mode... allows you to record in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. - [[SMEENTSEIRTIINVGITYM]O/ItDemE]s/[FotLhAeSr HthaSnY[NSCTAHNRDOA]¢R/[DI.]RaEnSdO[MLUOTNIOOCNH]/[RI.DOYMNEA] MinIC[P]H/[IOSOTOLISMTIYTLSEE]/T]/ [DIGITAL ZOOM] ¢ Can be set only when [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] is...
... match the Scene being recorded (Scene Mode) If you select a Scene Mode to suit the subject and recording conditions, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to improve the appearance of people outdoors during the day, this mode... allows you to record in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. - [[SMEENTSEIRTIINVGITYM]O/ItDemE]s/[FotLhAeSr HthaSnY[NSCTAHNRDOA]¢R/[DI.]RaEnSdO[MLUOTNIOOCNH]/[RI.DOYMNEA] MinIC[P]H/[IOSOTOLISMTIYTLSEE]/T]/ [DIGITAL ZOOM] ¢ Can be set only when [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] is...
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..., red-eye cannot be set to [1ST] for details. [RED-EYE REMOVAL] When Red-Eye Reduction is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is displayed in Scene Mode. - 128 - The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Recording [FLASH] Note • Refer to [2ND]. • The...
..., red-eye cannot be set to [1ST] for details. [RED-EYE REMOVAL] When Red-Eye Reduction is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is displayed in Scene Mode. - 128 - The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Recording [FLASH] Note • Refer to [2ND]. • The...
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...-ROM (supplied) and how to the PC using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO". - 175 - Can the still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures in the digital camera be acquired to install it can acquire the pictures if an SD memory card reader/writer can be used. ¢1 It is a convenient way of...If the computer being used . ¢2 Always acquire the [AVCHD] motion pictures using a USB connection cable? 98/98SE or older Windows Me/2000 - http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause...
...-ROM (supplied) and how to the PC using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO". - 175 - Can the still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures in the digital camera be acquired to install it can acquire the pictures if an SD memory card reader/writer can be used. ¢1 It is a convenient way of...If the computer being used . ¢2 Always acquire the [AVCHD] motion pictures using a USB connection cable? 98/98SE or older Windows Me/2000 - http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause...
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...been executed • When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (Such as when pictures were taken using another make of camera) • When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Select the [ ] icon ..., this icon may not be displayed. • If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. ∫ Connection in the PTP Mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR, WindowsR 7 and Mac OS X only) Set [USB MODE] ...
...been executed • When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (Such as when pictures were taken using another make of camera) • When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Select the [ ] icon ..., this icon may not be displayed. • If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. ∫ Connection in the PTP Mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR, WindowsR 7 and Mac OS X only) Set [USB MODE] ...
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... Tele Conversion (when recording motion pictures) (P71) 29 Extended Tele Conversion (when taking still 49 48 pictures) (P71) 30 Histogram (P137) 47 31 Digital Zoom (P71) 46 32 WIND CUT (P135) 45 33 Defocus control function (P42) 44 34 Spot metering target (P127) 35 Self-timer¢6 ... [CUSTOM] menu. ¢3 "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second. ¢4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode. ¢6 This is displayed during countdown. - 186 - ∫ In recording (after switching ...
... Tele Conversion (when recording motion pictures) (P71) 29 Extended Tele Conversion (when taking still 49 48 pictures) (P71) 30 Histogram (P137) 47 31 Digital Zoom (P71) 46 32 WIND CUT (P135) 45 33 Defocus control function (P42) 44 34 Spot metering target (P127) 35 Self-timer¢6 ... [CUSTOM] menu. ¢3 "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second. ¢4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode. ¢6 This is displayed during countdown. - 186 - ∫ In recording (after switching ...
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The subject is not focused properly. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P34) • There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is not effective. • The shutter speed will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P97) > Increase the setting for ...8226; Is the [PICTURE SIZE] (P125) or the [QUALITY] (P126) set low? • Is the [DIGITAL ZOOM] set to [AUTO] when the camera is set. • Is [SHUTTER AF] in dark places. > We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P32) > We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer...
The subject is not focused properly. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P34) • There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is not effective. • The shutter speed will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P97) > Increase the setting for ...8226; Is the [PICTURE SIZE] (P125) or the [QUALITY] (P126) set low? • Is the [DIGITAL ZOOM] set to [AUTO] when the camera is set. • Is [SHUTTER AF] in dark places. > We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P32) > We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer...
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... Image Stabilizer function of the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) only works correctly with supported cameras. > When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used . http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/ > When using this lens with another digital camera, stabilizer function cannot be set so the subject should not move until the second...
... Image Stabilizer function of the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) only works correctly with supported cameras. > When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used . http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/ > When using this lens with another digital camera, stabilizer function cannot be set so the subject should not move until the second...
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... you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a PC or a picture which was taken ... and the file number are played back in the Calendar Playback. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P61) • Images edited on a PC or images recorded on other cameras might display a different date to the recorded date during the Calendar Playback. A characteristic of dust in ...
... you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a PC or a picture which was taken ... and the file number are played back in the Calendar Playback. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P61) • Images edited on a PC or images recorded on other cameras might display a different date to the recorded date during the Calendar Playback. A characteristic of dust in ...
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Others [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to external input mode. Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black. • When Digital Red-Eye Correction is not displayed fully on the TV. > Check [TV ASPECT] ..., PC and printer The picture does not appear on the screen. • Is it a picture that red part may be corrected to black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function. > It is recommended to take pictures with the flash closed, Flash Mode set to [‡] or [‰], or [RED-EYE ...
Others [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to external input mode. Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black. • When Digital Red-Eye Correction is not displayed fully on the TV. > Check [TV ASPECT] ..., PC and printer The picture does not appear on the screen. • Is it a picture that red part may be corrected to black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function. > It is recommended to take pictures with the flash closed, Flash Mode set to [‡] or [‰], or [RED-EYE ...
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...be implied for the personal and non-commercial use . See http://www.mpegla.com. • G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard. • Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are ...other countries. • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • The "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license therefrom. • Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United ...
...be implied for the personal and non-commercial use . See http://www.mpegla.com. • G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard. • Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are ...other countries. • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • The "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license therefrom. • Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United ...