Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DMCG6KK Panasonic
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Please read thes e instruc tions ca refully be fore using this pro duct, and sav e this ma nual for future use. More detailed instructions on the opera tion of this camera are cont ained in “Owner ’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in th e suppli ed CD-ROM.
2 VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Dear Customer , Thank y ou for choo sing Pa nasonic ! Y ou have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable product s on the market today . Used properly , we’re sure it will bri ng you and your family y ears of enjoyment.
3 (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 ∫ Product identif ication marking Product Location Digital Camera Bottom Batter y char ger Bottom FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant t o Part 15 of the FCC Ru les.
4 VQT 4Z59 (E NG) ∫ About the battery pack • Do not h eat o r expos e to f lame. • Do not leave th e battery(ies ) in a car expo sed to direc t sunlight for a long period of time with doors and wi ndows closed. Certification and Comp liance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
5 (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 ∫ About the bat tery ch arger ∫ Ca utions for Us e • Do not use any ot her USB connec tion cabl es except t he supplied on e or a genuine Pa nason ic USB con nection cabl e (DMW -USBC1: op tional) . • Always use a gen uine Pana sonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CHEM15, RP-CHE M30: optional).
6 VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Content s Inf orma tion for Y o ur S afe ty.... ...... ... .... 2 Prepa rat ion Reading the Owner ’s Manual (PDF format) .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... ....... ... 7 Care of the camera ...... .... ...... .... .... ..... . 8 St andard Accessories .
7 Prepar ation (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 Reading the Owne r ’ s Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on t he operation of this c amera are contained in “Owner ’s Manual for advanced features (PDF fo rmat)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install i t on your PC to read it.
8 Prepar ation VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, monitor , or external cas e may be damaged if us ed i n the f ollowing c onditions . It may also malfu ncti on or image may not be recorded if y ou: – Drop or hit t he camer a.
9 Prepar ation (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 St andard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product number s correct as of April 2013. These may be s ubject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in this owner’s manual.
10 Prepar ation VQT 4Z59 (E NG) DMW-BLC12PP 6 7 K1HY08YY0032 8 9 VFF1208 10 VFC4765 11 1 2 3 4 5 DE-A79B VKF4971 DMC-G6K DMC-G6 VYC1113 VYF3510 VKF4971 VFC4605 H-FS1442A DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng .
11 Prepar ation (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 Names and Functi ons of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Self-timer indicator/ AF A ssist Lamp 2 Sensor 3F l a s h 4 Lens fi tting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens loc k pin 7 Lens rele.
12 Prepar ation VQT 4Z59 (E NG) 25 Focus distance reference mark 26 S peaker • Be caref ul not to cove r the sp eaker wit h your finger. Doing so may make sound di fficult to hear. 27 S tereo microphone • Be carefu l not to cover th e microphone with your finge r .
13 Prepar ation (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 ∫ Lens T ouch panel of this unit is c apacitive. T ouch the panel directly with yo ur bare finger . ∫ T ouch T o touch and release the t ouch screen. Use for selecting items or icons. • When se lecting feature s using the t ouch s creen, be s ure to touch the c enter of the desired icon.
14 Prepar ation VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Preparation • Check that th e camera is tu rned off . • Change lens es where the re is n ot a lo t of dirt or d ust. • Do not p ress t he le ns release butt on A when you at tach a lens . ∫ Det aching the lens 1 Attach the lens cap.
15 Prepar ation (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 The batt ery that can b e used with th is unit is DMW-BLC12PP. 1 Attach the battery p aying attention to the direction of the battery . 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The [CHARGE] in dicator A lig hts up and ch arging beg ins.
16 Prepar ation VQT 4Z59 (E NG) • Always use genui ne Panasonic b atteries (DMW -BLC12PP). • If you use othe r batteries, we ca nnot guarantee the quality of this pr oduct. • Being caref ul about the batt ery orient ation, insert all the way until you hear a lock ing sound and then check that it is locked by lever A .
17 Prepar ation (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 Format t he card before recor ding a picture with this unit. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure t o back up necessary data in advance. Select [ Format] in th e [Setup] m enu. • Confirmati on screen is displayed.
18 Prepar ation VQT 4Z59 (E NG) ∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching When [L VF/Monit or Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and your ey e or an object is brought close to the viewfinder , the display automatically switches to the viewfinder display .
19 Prepar ation (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 Setting the Menu 1 Press [MENU/SET]. • The top menu screen is displayed. 2 T ouch the m enu icon . 3 T ouch the menu item. 4 T ouch the Setting to set. • Depending on the menu item , its set ting may not appea r or it may be displa yed in a dif feren t way .
20 Prepar ation VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) By using the Q uick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • The fe atures that c an be adjust ed usin g Qui c k Menu are det ermined by the mode or a dis play style the camera is in.
21 Basic (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 T aking a Still picture • Set the driv e mode to [ ] (single) by pr essing 4 () . 1 Sel ect t he Re cord ing M ode . 2 Press the shutte r button ha lfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed • Apertur e value a nd shut ter spe ed are displayed.
22 Basic VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Playing Back Picture s/Motion Pictures 1 Press [ ( ]. 2 Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horiz ont ally . Forwar d: drag fro m right to lef t Rewind: d rag fro m lef t to rig ht This unit was des igned to play motion picture s using the A VCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPE G formats.
23 Basic (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. ¢ Pictur e group s are treat ed as a single pi cture. (A ll the pictur es in the sel ected pi cture gro up will be d eleted.) T o delete a sin gle pict ure 1 In Playba ck Mod e, select the picture t o delete and touch [ ].
24 Recording VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Selecting the Recordin g Mode ∫ T o select a Recording Mode with the mode dial Select the m ode by rot ating the mode d ial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired m ode A . ∫ T o select Intelligen t Auto Mode Press [ ¦ ].
25 Recording (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 T aking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Au to Mode) Recording Mode: In this mode, the came ra makes the opt imal settings for the subject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them.
26 Recording VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Recording Mode: This mode enables you to change the brightness and c olor tone to your preferred settings from the ones set by the c amera in Intelligent Auto Mode. 1 Press [MENU/SET] whe n in Intellige nt Auto Mode. 2 T ouch [iA MOD E].
27 Recording (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 T aking p anorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording Mode: Pictures are re corded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically , and are combined to make a single panorama picture. 1 Set the mode d ial to [ ].
28 Wi-Fi/NFC VQT 4Z59 (E NG) What you can do with th e Wi-Fi R function • Please ref er to “Owner’s Manu al for advanc ed features (PDF format)” fo r detai ls. What you can do Controlling with a Smartphone /T ablet Recording with a smartphone.
29 Wi-Fi/NFC (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 Controlling with a S martphone/T ablet The “ Image App ” is an application provided by P anasonic. • Use the latest version. • The service may not be abl e to be used prop erly dependin g on the type of smartpho ne/ta blet being used .
30 Wi-Fi/NFC VQT 4Z59 (E NG) 2 Operate the smartphone/tablet. Using the NFC “ Near Field Communication ” function, you c an easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this camera and the smartphone/tablet. 1 Launch “ Image App ” on your sma rtphon e/t ablet .
31 Wi-Fi/NFC (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 1 Connect t o a smartphon e/tab let. (P29) 2 Select [ ] on th e smartphone/tablet. • The re corded i mages are saved in the camera. • Motion p ictur es can also be rec orded. • Some sett ings are not available. • When this un it is in Panorama Shot Mode, remote re cording cannot be perf ormed.
32 About the supp lied software VQT 4Z59 (E NG) About the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. Install the sof tware on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 PE (Windows XP/V ist a/7/8) This soft ware allows you to manag e images.
33 Abou t th e supp lie d so ftwa re (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 ∫ Installin g supplied sof tware • Before ins erting the CD-ROM, close all runnin g applicati ons.
34 Others VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Menu list This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspec ts of the pictures you are recording. • [Photo S tyle], [Foc us Mode], [Metering Mode], [ i.Dynamic ], [i.Re solution ] and [Digit al Zoom] are common to both t he [Rec] me nu and [Mo tion Pict ure] menu.
35 Others (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 [Electronic Shutte r] The shutter sound can be turned off for recording in a quiet environment. [Flash] Set s the manner in which the flash works. [Red-Eye Removal ] Automatically detects red-eye caused by the flash and co rrects the image data accordingly .
36 Others VQT 4Z59 (E NG) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording. • [Photo S tyle], [Foc us Mode], [Metering Mode], [ i.Dynamic ], [i.Re solution ] and [Digit al Zoom] are common to both t he [Rec] me nu and [Mo tion Pict ure] menu.
37 Others (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 [AF/AE Lock Hold] This will set the operation of [A F/AE LOCK] button when taking a picture with fixed f ocus or expos ure. [Shutter AF] Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway .
38 Others VQT 4Z59 (E NG) This menu lets you perform t he clock settings, select the ope rating beep tone settings and set other set tings which make it easier for y ou to operate the cam era. Y ou can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions.
39 Others (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 [T rav el Date] Dep arture date and return date of the t rip as well as the name of the travel dest ination can be set. [Wi-Fi] Configure the each setting for Wi-Fi functions. [Beep] Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter noise.
40 Others VQT 4Z59 (E NG) This menu lets you set the Pro tection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc . of recorded pictures. [Playback] [2D/3D Settings] Switches the playback method for 3D images . [Slide Show] Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in order .
41 Others (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 Specifications S pecifications are subject t o change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-G6): Informa tion for your safet y Power S ource: DC 8.4 V Po wer Co nsum ptio n: 2.8 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A ) is used] 2.
42 Others VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Minimum Illumination Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used] Shutter speed B (Bulb) (Max.
43 Others (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 Picture size Still pic ture When the aspect ratio setting is [ X ] 4608 k 3456 pixels, 3264 k 2448 pixels, 2336 k 1752 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ Y ] 4608 k 30.
44 Others VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Wireless transmitter Battery Charger (P anasonic DE-A79B): Information for your safety Equipm ent mob ility : Movable Battery Pa ck (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLC12PP): Information for your safety Dimensi ons Approx. 122.5 mm ( W) k 84.
45 Others (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 Interchangeable Lens H-FS 1442A “LUMIX G V ARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3 .5 – 5.6 II ASPH ./ME GA O.I. S.” Focal le ngth f=14 mm t o 42 mm (35 mm f ilm camera equiva lent: 28 mm to 84 mm ) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3.
46 Others VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Digit al Camera Acces sory System ¢ 1 The AC Adaptor (optional) c an only be used with the designa ted Panaso nic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (opt ional) cann ot be used by i tself. ¢ 2 Use if the attache d lens is in cont act with the t ripod pedes tal.
47 Others (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (Fo r USA and P uerto Rico Custo mer s) TO OBT AIN ANY OF OUR DIGIT AL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCA.
48 Others VQT 4Z59 (E NG) Limited W arranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W.
49 Others (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 Mail-In S ervice For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining rep airs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasoni c Exchange Center 4900 Geo rge McV ay Drive Suit e B McAlle n, TX 78503 pa na c a re @ us.p anasonic.
50 Others VQT 4Z59 (E NG) THERE ARE NO EXPRESS W ARRANTIES E XCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED W ARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE W ARRANT OR IS NOT LI ABLE FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT , OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS W ARRANTY .
51 Others (ENG) V QT4Z5 9 This product incorpor ates the following software: (1) the software de velope d independent ly by or for Panasonic Corpor ation, (2) the software own ed by thi rd part y and .
• QuickT i me and the QuickT ime logo are tra demarks or regis tered trade marks of Apple In c., use d under license t herefr om. • Windows and Windo ws Vist a are eith er registe red trade marks or trade marks of Micr osof t Corpo ration in t he Unite d S t ates and/ or othe r countries .
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