Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3K Specifiche tecniche

VQT3N48-2

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body

Model No. DMC-G3K/DMC-G3X

DMC-G3W/DMC-G3

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

More detailed instructions

on the operation of this

camera are contained in

“Operating Instructions for advanced

features (PDF format)” in the supplied

CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital

Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for

future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of

your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in

these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes

other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private

use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Information for Your Safety

∫Product identification marking

∫About the battery pack

•Do not heat or expose to flame.

•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of

time with doors and windows closed.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR

SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,

SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL

BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Product Location

Digital Camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

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Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following

text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded

three pin mains plug for your safety and

convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced

please ensure that the replacement fuse

has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is

approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI

mark Ìon the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse

cover you must ensure that it is refitted

when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must

not be used until a replacement cover is

obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be

purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS

UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET

OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE

FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND

THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED

OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE

ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF

PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-

AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please

observe the wiring code as stated below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified

electrician.

∫IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured

in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with

the coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be

connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be

connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER

WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL

WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER

E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ÓOR

COLOURED GREEN OR

GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF

KEEP DRY.

∫Before use

Remove the connector cover.

∫How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to

the type of AC mains plug (figures A and

B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and

follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC

mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach

the fuse cover.

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Fuse

(5 ampere)

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∫About the battery charger

•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.

The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical

outlet.

∫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)

•Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as

microwave ovens, 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 wave radiation.

•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting

the pictures and/or sound.

•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or large motors.

•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,

disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,

turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E; optional).

Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound

may be adversely affected.

CAUTION!

•DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN

ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO

PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,

ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE

VENTILATION VENTS.

•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,

TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON

THE UNIT.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used

Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying

documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and

batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used

batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance

with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/

66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to

save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on

human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from

inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and

batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal

service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in

accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact

your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European

Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to

discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this

case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the

chemical involved.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety...............................................................................................2

Accessories ......................................................................................................................7

Names and Functions of Components ...........................................................................11

About the Lens................................................................................................................15

Attaching/Detaching the Lens.........................................................................................16

Attaching the Shoulder Strap..........................................................................................19

Charging the Battery.......................................................................................................20

• Charging ...................................................................................................................20

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures..............................21

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.................................................23

About the Card................................................................................................................24

• About cards that can be used with this unit ..............................................................24

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ........................................................................................25

Selecting the Recording Mode........................................................................................26

Taking a Still picture .......................................................................................................28

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..........................29

• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.............................................................31

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function ..............................................................32

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode) ...........................33

Recording Motion Pictures..............................................................................................34

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ...........................................................................35

• Playing Back Pictures...............................................................................................35

• Playing Back Motion Pictures ...................................................................................36

Deleting Pictures.............................................................................................................38

Setting the Menu.............................................................................................................39

• Setting menu items...................................................................................................39

Compensating the Exposure ..........................................................................................42

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed............................................43

• Aperture-priority AE ..................................................................................................43

• Shutter-priority AE ....................................................................................................43

• Manual Exposure Mode............................................................................................44

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ..........................................................45

Specifications..................................................................................................................46

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Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

Product numbers correct as of March 2012. These may be subject to change.

1 Digital Camera Body

(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)

2 Interchangeable Lens

“LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”

(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)

3 Lens Hood

4 Lens Cap