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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo PP VQT3N40 Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body Model No. More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely. Install it on the operation of this product, please read it. DMC-G3K/DMC-G3W DMC-G3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo PP VQT3N40 Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body Model No. More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely. Install it on the operation of this product, please read it. DMC-G3K/DMC-G3W DMC-G3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM.
DMCG3K User Guide
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... EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 2 VQT3N40 (ENG) You have purchased. Please take time to fill in this Owner's Manual. Please note that is on the tag located on the below. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Date of enjoyment. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Be sure to recycle this manual as your camera. Even...
... EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 2 VQT3N40 (ENG) You have purchased. Please take time to fill in this Owner's Manual. Please note that is on the tag located on the below. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Date of enjoyment. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Be sure to recycle this manual as your camera. Even...
DMCG3K User Guide
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... the limits for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. DMC-G3 3 (ENG) VQT3N40 ∫ Product identification marking Digital Camera Battery charger Product Bottom Bottom...
... the limits for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. DMC-G3 3 (ENG) VQT3N40 ∫ Product identification marking Digital Camera Battery charger Product Bottom Bottom...
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...; If you use this unit on top of disposal. 5 (ENG) VQT3N40 optional). optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit is only valid in other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW...
...; If you use this unit on top of disposal. 5 (ENG) VQT3N40 optional). optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit is only valid in other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW...
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... 17 Charging the Battery...18 • Charging ...18 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures 19 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 21 About the Card...22 • About cards that can be used with this unit 22 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 23 Selecting the Recording Mode 24 Taking a Still picture ...26 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 27 • Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 29 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 30 Taking Pictures...
... 17 Charging the Battery...18 • Charging ...18 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures 19 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 21 About the Card...22 • About cards that can be used with this unit 22 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 23 Selecting the Recording Mode 24 Taking a Still picture ...26 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 27 • Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 29 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 30 Taking Pictures...
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... USB Connection Cable 14 Body Cap (This is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042). • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at the time of purchase.) 15 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. 16 CD-ROM • Owner's Manual 17 Shoulder Strap 18 Stylus pen • SD Memory Card...
... USB Connection Cable 14 Body Cap (This is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042). • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at the time of purchase.) 15 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. 16 CD-ROM • Owner's Manual 17 Shoulder Strap 18 Stylus pen • SD Memory Card...
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... OUT/DIGITAL] socket 23 24 25 Focus distance reference mark 26 Stereo microphone 27 Shutter button 28 Speaker 29 Flash open lever 30 Hot shoe 31 Mode dial 32 Status indicator 33 Intelligent Auto button 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Tripod receptacle 35 DC coupler cover • When using the AC adaptor and the power supply is...
... OUT/DIGITAL] socket 23 24 25 Focus distance reference mark 26 Stereo microphone 27 Shutter button 28 Speaker 29 Flash open lever 30 Hot shoe 31 Mode dial 32 Status indicator 33 Intelligent Auto button 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Tripod receptacle 35 DC coupler cover • When using the AC adaptor and the power supply is...
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.... • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is for when the battery has been discharged completely. ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 120 min • The indicated charging time is turned on the recording interval time. 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...
.... • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is for when the battery has been discharged completely. ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 120 min • The indicated charging time is turned on the recording interval time. 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...
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... recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen. ∫ Playback (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 Playback time Approx. 190 min 20 VQT3N40 (ENG) Please be aware that these times are for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power...
... recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen. ∫ Playback (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 Playback time Approx. 190 min 20 VQT3N40 (ENG) Please be aware that these times are for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power...
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... SD video standard can be damaged, and this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is being recorded on the card, etc. optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the card is English only.) Note • Keep the Memory Card...
... SD video standard can be damaged, and this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is being recorded on the card, etc. optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the card is English only.) Note • Keep the Memory Card...
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... the time display format. • Touch [STYLE] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. To set using [3]/[4]. • You can be setup with the following procedure at the time of the [SETUP] menu. For details, read the PDF. • The clock is not set . Touch [SET] in [CLOCK SET] of purchase. Change the clock setting in the confirmation screen. 23 (ENG) VQT3N40 Touch [SET] to set when the camera is...
... the time display format. • Touch [STYLE] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. To set using [3]/[4]. • You can be setup with the following procedure at the time of the [SETUP] menu. For details, read the PDF. • The clock is not set . Touch [SET] in [CLOCK SET] of purchase. Change the clock setting in the confirmation screen. 23 (ENG) VQT3N40 Touch [SET] to set when the camera is...
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... Control Mode Record while checking the image effect. 25 (ENG) VQT3N40 Program AE Mode The subjects are manually adjusted. Scene Mode This allows you set . Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed...
... Control Mode Record while checking the image effect. 25 (ENG) VQT3N40 Program AE Mode The subjects are manually adjusted. Scene Mode This allows you set . Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed...
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... button towards 2, and then pressing the shutter button halfway. • Defocus control can be taken. 27 (ENG) VQT3N40 Recording Mode: ñ Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most recently used of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Mode. • [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode. [¦] button is turned off and the camera is switched to Recording Mode setup before the Intelligent Auto Mode was set...
... button towards 2, and then pressing the shutter button halfway. • Defocus control can be taken. 27 (ENG) VQT3N40 Recording Mode: ñ Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most recently used of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Mode. • [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode. [¦] button is turned off and the camera is switched to Recording Mode setup before the Intelligent Auto Mode was set...
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... with detailed settings. Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. Select [iA MODE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Setting brightness 1 Press the rear dial to display the setting screen. • Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness setting, Defocus Control and end operation. 2 Touch the slide bar to set. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial. 1 Press 1 ( Setting color ) to display the setting screen. 2 Touch the...
... with detailed settings. Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. Select [iA MODE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Setting brightness 1 Press the rear dial to display the setting screen. • Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness setting, Defocus Control and end operation. 2 Touch the slide bar to set. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial. 1 Press 1 ( Setting color ) to display the setting screen. 2 Touch the...
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... remaining battery level. • Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is set to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • The recording state indicator (red) C will only display up to record motion pictures continuously with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in stereo. However, the recording may be recorded in Motion JPEG. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may stop before...
... remaining battery level. • Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is set to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • The recording state indicator (red) C will only display up to record motion pictures continuously with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in stereo. However, the recording may be recorded in Motion JPEG. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may stop before...
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... motion picture recording time • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD]. • Pressing the cursor button 3 to allows you to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were taken with this model (only). • Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded...
... motion picture recording time • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD]. • Pressing the cursor button 3 to allows you to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were taken with this model (only). • Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded...
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..., number of pixels and other aspects of purchase. Setting menu items • If you are recording. or [REC] Menu [MOTION PICTURE] [CUSTOM] [SETUP] [PLAYBACK] Description of settings This menu lets you set [MENU RESUME] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off. This menu lets you set up according to register the modified settings. of the screen and button operations, can be set the [REC MODE], [REC...
..., number of pixels and other aspects of purchase. Setting menu items • If you are recording. or [REC] Menu [MOTION PICTURE] [CUSTOM] [SETUP] [PLAYBACK] Description of settings This menu lets you set [MENU RESUME] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off. This menu lets you set up according to register the modified settings. of the screen and button operations, can be set the [REC MODE], [REC...
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... the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of Adobe Reader that you can download and install a version of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with your OS from the "Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\" folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied). Double click the "Owner's Manual...
... the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of Adobe Reader that you can download and install a version of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with your OS from the "Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\" folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied). Double click the "Owner's Manual...
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Picture size Still picture Recording quality Motion pictures Quality Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures with audio Interface Digital Analog video/audio Terminal [REMOTE] [AV OUT/DIGITAL] [HDMI] Dimensions Mass (weight) Operating temperature Operating humidity Language select When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4592k3448 pixels, 3232k2424 pixels, 2272k1704 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 4576k3056 pixels, 3232k2160 pixels, 2272k1520 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [W] 4576k2576 pixels, 3232k1824 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels When...
Picture size Still picture Recording quality Motion pictures Quality Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures with audio Interface Digital Analog video/audio Terminal [REMOTE] [AV OUT/DIGITAL] [HDMI] Dimensions Mass (weight) Operating temperature Operating humidity Language select When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4592k3448 pixels, 3232k2424 pixels, 2272k1704 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 4576k3056 pixels, 3232k2160 pixels, 2272k1520 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [W] 4576k2576 pixels, 3232k1824 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels When...
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...adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use of the product, or service by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up to you can be reached. If the problem... a daytime phone number where you . If a problem with this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from state to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. THERE ARE...
...adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use of the product, or service by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up to you can be reached. If the problem... a daytime phone number where you . If a problem with this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from state to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. THERE ARE...