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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 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. More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely. Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body Model No.
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 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. More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely. Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body Model No.
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...Model No. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Information for choosing Panasonic! Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of your camera. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. of your own private use , recording of the most sophisticated and ... NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 2 VQT3N40 (ENG) Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for purposes other than your Digital Camera may be restricted. You have purchased. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you have purchased one of certain material may...
...Model No. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Information for choosing Panasonic! Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of your camera. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. of your own private use , recording of the most sophisticated and ... NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 2 VQT3N40 (ENG) Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for purposes other than your Digital Camera may be restricted. You have purchased. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you have purchased one of certain material may...
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...to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-G3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This... device complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to radio communications. ∫ Product identification marking Digital Camera...
...to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-G3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This... device complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to radio communications. ∫ Product identification marking Digital Camera...
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...-priority AE 41 • Shutter-priority AE ...41 • Manual Exposure Mode 42 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 43 Specifications...44 Digital Camera Accessory System 49 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 51 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO 52 Useful Information (For Latin American...
...-priority AE 41 • Shutter-priority AE ...41 • Manual Exposure Mode 42 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 43 Specifications...44 Digital Camera Accessory System 49 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 51 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO 52 Useful Information (For Latin American...
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... lens at the time of purchase.) 9 Lens Rear Cap (This is attached to the camera body at the time 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...(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before using the camera. Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 7 ...
... lens at the time of purchase.) 9 Lens Rear Cap (This is attached to the camera body at the time 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...(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before using the camera. Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 7 ...
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Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer 9 (ENG) VQT3N40 Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Sensor 2 Flash 3 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 4 Lens fitting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button 12 3 45 6 7 8 [LVF/LCD] button 9 Diopter ...adjustment dial 8 9 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/ Delete/Return button...
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer 9 (ENG) VQT3N40 Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Sensor 2 Flash 3 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 4 Lens fitting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button 12 3 45 6 7 8 [LVF/LCD] button 9 Diopter ...adjustment dial 8 9 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/ Delete/Return button...
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... 36 37 pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC9; 21 Shoulder strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using an AC adaptor, ensure that you will... 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Tripod receptacle 35 DC coupler cover • When using the camera to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is recommended to use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). • It is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be...
... 36 37 pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC9; 21 Shoulder strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using an AC adaptor, ensure that you will... 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Tripod receptacle 35 DC coupler cover • When using the camera to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is recommended to use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). • It is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be...
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Drag A movement without releasing the touch panel. Touch Panel This touch panel is not responsive. • Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply pressure to touch the center of the desired icon. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the ...
Drag A movement without releasing the touch panel. Touch Panel This touch panel is not responsive. • Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply pressure to touch the center of the desired icon. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the ...
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Detach the lens cap. 14 VQT3N40 (ENG) Attaching a lens to the camera body Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the lens .... • Do not put your hands inside the mount. Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of the arrow to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched. Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the...
Detach the lens cap. 14 VQT3N40 (ENG) Attaching a lens to the camera body Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • Do not press the lens .... • Do not put your hands inside the mount. Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of the arrow to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched. Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the...
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Note • It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) 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. 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 protect the lens surface when carrying. 15 (ENG) VQT3N40
Note • It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) 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. 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 protect the lens surface when carrying. 15 (ENG) VQT3N40
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... and then pass it through the ring in the direction of the stopper. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the camera body. It may result in injury or accident. • Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it from dropping. A: Shoulder strap...
... and then pass it through the ring in the direction of the stopper. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the camera body. It may result in injury or accident. • Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it from dropping. A: Shoulder strap...
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...; Use the dedicated charger and battery. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is too high or too low. Attach the battery paying attention to fire or explosion. To ensure that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is recommended to 86 oF). - The terminals of the charger or the battery are...
...; Use the dedicated charger and battery. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is too high or too low. Attach the battery paying attention to fire or explosion. To ensure that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is recommended to 86 oF). - The terminals of the charger or the battery are...
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.... 125 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting... recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. •...
.... 125 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting... recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. •...
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... the SDXC Memory Cards. The card or the data on the card may no longer operate normally. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is being formatted). http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion...8226; Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. • Please confirm the latest information on the card, etc. Check via the label...
... the SDXC Memory Cards. The card or the data on the card may no longer operate normally. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is being formatted). http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion...8226; Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. • Please confirm the latest information on the card, etc. Check via the label...
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... . To set when the camera is shipped. For details, read the PDF. • The clock is not set the display order and the time display format. • Touch [STYLE] to ...
... . To set when the camera is shipped. For details, read the PDF. • The clock is not set the display order and the time display format. • Touch [STYLE] to ...
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...) VQT3N40 Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered...
...) VQT3N40 Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered...
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.../[QUICK AF]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/[I.RESOLUTION]/ [I.DYNAMIC]/[LONG SHTR NR]/[SHADING COMP.]/[FOCUS PRIORITY]/ [AF ASSIST LAMP] Press [¦]. • The camera will switch to either the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this is not a malfunction. •...of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. 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 ...
.../[QUICK AF]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/[I.RESOLUTION]/ [I.DYNAMIC]/[LONG SHTR NR]/[SHADING COMP.]/[FOCUS PRIORITY]/ [AF ASSIST LAMP] Press [¦]. • The camera will switch to either the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this is not a malfunction. •...of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. 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 ...
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... registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected. 28 VQT3N40 (ENG) Take care not 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 ...is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. • When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) • If a tripod is used, for instance, and the...
... registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected. 28 VQT3N40 (ENG) Take care not 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 ...is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. • When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) • If a tripod is used, for instance, and the...
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...also be performed by rotating the rear dial. 1 Press 1 ( Setting color ) to display the setting screen. 2 Touch the slide bar to set by the camera can also be easily matched to your preferences. Press 1 to match their preferences but do not like dealing with detailed settings. Setting brightness 1 Press the...dial to display the setting screen. • Each press of the image from red color to blue color. • Setting can be performed by the camera to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. This mode is useful for those who would ...
...also be performed by rotating the rear dial. 1 Press 1 ( Setting color ) to display the setting screen. 2 Touch the slide bar to set by the camera can also be easily matched to your preferences. Press 1 to match their preferences but do not like dealing with detailed settings. Setting brightness 1 Press the...dial to display the setting screen. • Each press of the image from red color to blue color. • Setting can be performed by the camera to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. This mode is useful for those who would ...
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...is set to [ISO160]. - Program Shift In Program AE Mode, you can take pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to [ ]. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or...] B. • The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen when Program Shift is activated. • To cancel Program Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift indication disappears. 31 (ENG) VQT3N40 You can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed...
...is set to [ISO160]. - Program Shift In Program AE Mode, you can take pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to [ ]. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or...] B. • The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen when Program Shift is activated. • To cancel Program Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift indication disappears. 31 (ENG) VQT3N40 You can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed...