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More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely. Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ 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 VQT3Q61 Install it on the operation of this product, please read it. DMC-GF3C/DMC-GF3K DMC-GF3 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/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 VQT3Q61 Install it on the operation of this product, please read it. DMC-GF3C/DMC-GF3K DMC-GF3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM.
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... use may be restricted. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for information on the market today. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please take time to fill in this Owner's Manual. Date of your convenient camera information source. Information for choosing Panasonic! THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED...
... use may be restricted. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for information on the market today. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please take time to fill in this Owner's Manual. Date of your convenient camera information source. Information for choosing Panasonic! THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED...
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..., follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ∫ Product identification marking Digital Camera Battery charger Product Bottom Bottom Location THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly...
..., follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ∫ Product identification marking Digital Camera Battery charger Product Bottom Bottom Location THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly...
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..., TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; ∫ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other AV cables except the...
..., TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; ∫ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other AV cables except the...
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... Charging the Battery...17 • Charging ...17 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures 18 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 20 About the Card...21 • About cards that can be used with this unit 21 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 22 Selecting the Recording Mode 23 Taking a Still picture ...25 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 26 Easily adjust and record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 28 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 29 Taking Pictures...
... Charging the Battery...17 • Charging ...17 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures 18 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 20 About the Card...21 • About cards that can be used with this unit 21 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 22 Selecting the Recording Mode 23 Taking a Still picture ...25 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode 26 Easily adjust and record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 28 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 29 Taking Pictures...
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... the text) Charge the battery before use. 10 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 11 AV Cable 12 USB Connection Cable 13 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to as [STABILIZER], Direction Detection Function, description in this owner's manual is referred to your PC. 14 CD-ROM • Owner's Manual 15 Shoulder Strap 16 Stylus pen • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are supplied before using the camera.
... the text) Charge the battery before use. 10 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 11 AV Cable 12 USB Connection Cable 13 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to as [STABILIZER], Direction Detection Function, description in this owner's manual is referred to your PC. 14 CD-ROM • Owner's Manual 15 Shoulder Strap 16 Stylus pen • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are supplied before using the camera.
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... microphone with your 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 switch 25 Status indicator 18 21 22 19 20 23 2425 26 Tripod receptacle 27 Card/Battery door 28 DC coupler cover OPEN LOCK • When using the camera to use a genuine Panasonic...
... microphone with your 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 switch 25 Status indicator 18 21 22 19 20 23 2425 26 Tripod receptacle 27 Card/Battery door 28 DC coupler cover OPEN LOCK • When using the camera to use a genuine Panasonic...
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... lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is fitted to remove the lens cap when recording. 14 VQT3Q61 (ENG) Attaching the lens Preparations: Remove the rear lens cap from the lens. • If the body cap is not a lot of the camera. Align the lens fitting marks B (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the direction...
... lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is fitted to remove the lens cap when recording. 14 VQT3Q61 (ENG) Attaching the lens Preparations: Remove the rear lens cap from the lens. • If the body cap is not a lot of the camera. Align the lens fitting marks B (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the direction...
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... also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it until the temperature 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 for a long time may vary depending on how the battery has been used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures Recording time...
... also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it until the temperature 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 for a long time may vary depending on how the battery has been used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures Recording time...
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...; Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc. • Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is used Playback time Approx. 270 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is up to 2 GB. Please be aware that these times are for 2 GB is displayed on the screen. ∫ Playback When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Playback time Approx...
...; Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc. • Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is used Playback time Approx. 270 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is up to 2 GB. Please be aware that these times are for 2 GB is displayed on the screen. ∫ Playback When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Playback time Approx...
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... being written, read or deleted, or the card is being recorded on the following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used . ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to the card The access indication lights red when pictures are being formatted). The card or the data on the card, etc. Check via the label on...
... being written, read or deleted, or the card is being recorded on the following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used . ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to the card The access indication lights red when pictures are being formatted). The card or the data on the card, etc. Check via the label on...
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.../Hours/Minutes), and set the display order and the time display format. • Touch [STYLE] to display the settings screen for setting display order/time display format. To set using [3]/[4]. • You can be setup with the following procedure at the time of the [SETUP] menu. Touch [SET] in [CLOCK SET] of purchase. Touch [CLOCK SET]. Turn the camera on . Touch [SET] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. Change the clock setting in the confirmation screen. 22 VQT3Q61...
.../Hours/Minutes), and set the display order and the time display format. • Touch [STYLE] to display the settings screen for setting display order/time display format. To set using [3]/[4]. • You can be setup with the following procedure at the time of the [SETUP] menu. Touch [SET] in [CLOCK SET] of purchase. Touch [CLOCK SET]. Turn the camera on . Touch [SET] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. Change the clock setting in the confirmation screen. 22 VQT3Q61...
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... set . ∫ Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are manually adjusted. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is automatically determined by the camera. Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are recorded using your preferences and record. Creative Control Mode Record while checking the image effect. 24 VQT3Q61 (ENG) Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using settings...
... set . ∫ Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are manually adjusted. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is automatically determined by the camera. Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are recorded using your preferences and record. Creative Control Mode Record while checking the image effect. 24 VQT3Q61 (ENG) Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using settings...
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...; Screen here is an example of the lens may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level. • Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is displayed on the screen. 31 (ENG) VQT3Q61 The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. A C • When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in monaural. B Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button.
...; Screen here is an example of the lens may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level. • Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is displayed on the screen. 31 (ENG) VQT3Q61 The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. A C • When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in monaural. B Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button.
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... play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were recorded with a Motion Picture icon ([ ], A B [ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back motion pictures. Select a picture with this model (only). • Motion pictures in [AVCHD]. • Pressing the cursor button 3 to allows you to 3/4/2/1 on the cursor button. 33 (ENG) VQT3Q61 A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format that can be played...
... play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were recorded with a Motion Picture icon ([ ], A B [ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back motion pictures. Select a picture with this model (only). • Motion pictures in [AVCHD]. • Pressing the cursor button 3 to allows you to 3/4/2/1 on the cursor button. 33 (ENG) VQT3Q61 A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format that can be played...
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... camera. [REC] Menu [MOTION PICTURE] [CUSTOM] [SETUP] [PLAYBACK] Description of settings This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the screen and button operations, can be set the [REC MODE], [REC QUALITY], and other settings which make it easier for motion picture recording. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings...
... camera. [REC] Menu [MOTION PICTURE] [CUSTOM] [SETUP] [PLAYBACK] Description of settings This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the screen and button operations, can be set the [REC MODE], [REC QUALITY], and other settings which make it easier for motion picture recording. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings...
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... a trail effect, set to [ ]. Set Recording Mode to a slower shutter speed. Set Recording Mode to set the shutter speed. • Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between Aperture Setting and Exposure Compensation. Rotate the control dial to [ ]. Rotate the control dial to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Recording Mode: ±´² Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to set the aperture value...
... a trail effect, set to [ ]. Set Recording Mode to a slower shutter speed. Set Recording Mode to set the shutter speed. • Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between Aperture Setting and Exposure Compensation. Rotate the control dial to [ ]. Rotate the control dial to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Recording Mode: ±´² Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to set the aperture value...
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... PDF file with your PC to install. Double click the PDF file to open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to install. (Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7) • You can use with the desired language inside the folder. Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the desktop. ∫ When the Owner's Manual (PDF format) will not open it . ∫ For Windows Turn...
... PDF file with your PC to install. Double click the PDF file to open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to install. (Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7) • You can use with the desired language inside the folder. Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the desktop. ∫ When the Owner's Manual (PDF format) will not open it . ∫ For Windows Turn...
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Flash synchronization speed Microphone Speaker Recording media Picture size Still picture Recording quality Motion pictures Quality Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures with audio Equal to or smaller than 1/160th of a second Monaural Monaural SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4000k3000 pixels, 2816k2112 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 4000k2672 pixels, 2816k1880 pixels, 2048k1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [W] 4000k2248 pixels, 2816k1584 pixels...
Flash synchronization speed Microphone Speaker Recording media Picture size Still picture Recording quality Motion pictures Quality Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures with audio Equal to or smaller than 1/160th of a second Monaural Monaural SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4000k3000 pixels, 2816k2112 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 4000k2672 pixels, 2816k1880 pixels, 2048k1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [W] 4000k2248 pixels, 2816k1584 pixels...
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..., alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as Panasonic is attributable to you. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to media or images, data or other business or rental use of the product, or service by the...
..., alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as Panasonic is attributable to you. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to media or images, data or other business or rental use of the product, or service by the...