Panasonic DMC-GF3XK Technical specifications

VQT3Q87

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

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Double Lens Kit/Body

Model No. DMC-GF3C/DMC-GF3K

DMC-GF3W/DMC-GF3

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.

until

2011/7/12

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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)

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

Changing 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

Easily adjust and record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) ....................................................31

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

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

Recording Motion Picture ...............................................................................................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...................................................................................................40

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 June 2011. 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 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.”

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

camera body at the time of purchase.)

3 Lens Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)

4 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.)

5 Lens Hood

6 Lens Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)

7 Lens Rear Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)

8 Body Cap

(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)

9BatteryPack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use.

10 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)

11 AC Mains Lead

12 AV Cable

13 USB Connection Cable

14 CD-ROM

•Software:

Use it to install the software to your PC.

15 CD-ROM

•Operating Instructions

16 Shoulder Strap

17 Stylus pen

•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the

text.

•The card is optional.

•Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-H014).

About unavailable functions such as [STABILIZER], Direction Detection function, description in

these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).

•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF3C only

¢2 Supplied in DMC-GF3K only

¢3 Supplied in DMC-GF3W only

¢4 Supplied in DMC-GF3 only

456 7

DMW-BLE9E DE-A98A

K1HY08YY0020

K2CT39A00002

14 15

VFF0833

VFC4710

VGQ0C14

K1HY08YY0019

DMC-GF3W 3

H-H014 VYF3371

H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315

VKF4385

DMC-GF3C 1

DMC-GF3K 2

DMC-GF3K / DMC-GF3

2 4

910 12 13

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Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

•For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

•Visit our website for product information

www.panasonic.co.uk

•E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software

•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869

•For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

•For customers: 0844 844 3856

•

Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our

Customer Care Centre Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

(Excluding public holidays)

•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.

•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

•All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.

•It couldn’t be simpler!

•Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take

a browse on our website for further details.

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∫Optional Accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler

(optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

¢2 The interchangeble lens (H-H014) is not used.

¢3 When the interchangeble lens (H-H014) is used

¢4 When the interchangeble lens (H-FS014042) is used

¢5 If you are using other than the interchangeable lens (H-H014, H-FS014042), please use the

optional accessaries compatible with that lens.

¢6 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal.

Lithum Ion Battery DMW-BLE9

AC Adaptor¢1DMW-AC8

DC Coupler¢1DMW-DCC11

Zoom Lever DMW-ZL1¢2

MC Protector DMW-LMC46¢3, DMW-LMC52¢4

ND Filter DMW-LND46¢3, DMW-LND52¢4

PL Filter (Circular Type) DMW-LPL46¢3, DMW-LPL52¢4

Lens Cap DMW-LFC46¢3, DMW-LFC52¢4

Lens Rear Cap DMW-LRC1¢5

Body Cap DMW-BDC1

Tripod Adaptor¢6DMW-TA1

HDMI mini Cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30

Interchangeable Lens

H-VS014140, H-FS014042, H-FS014045, H-FS045200,

H-F007014, H-ES045, H-H020, H-F008, H-H014,

H-FS100300

(Read P15 for information about other lenses that can

be used.)

The 3D Interchangeable Lens H-FT012

Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R

Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card

Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card

RP-SDU64GE1K

RP-SDA32GE1K/RP-SDU32GE1K

RP-SDA16GE1K/RP-SDU16GE1K

RP-SDA08GE1K/RP-SDU08GE1K

RP-SDU04GE1K

RP-SDQ32GE1K

RP-SDQ16GE1K

RP-SDQ08GE1K

RP-SDQ04GE1K

RP-SDN16GE1A

RP-SDN08GE1A

RP-SDN04GE1A

RP-SDL02GE1K/RP-SDN02GE1A

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