(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) 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 VQT4Y63 F0413YD0...
Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera.
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DMC-GF6 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
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Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu. Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu. Press to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET]. Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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AC outlet configuration. ∫ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CHEM15, RP-CHEM30: optional).
Tablet ........... 29 • Charging the Battery ..... 15 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app • Inserting/Removing the Battery..16 “Panasonic Image App”....29 • Inserting/Removing the Card • Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ...29 (Optional) ........16 • Taking pictures via a smartphone/ •...
You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied).
Preparation Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: –...
The card is optional. • Description in this Owner’s Manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A). • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. (ENG) VQT4Y63...
Preparation Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body Sensor Flash Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Lens fitting mark Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button Flash open button • The flash opens, and recording with the flash becomes possible. Touch screen/monitor 10 [(] (Playback) button 11 [MENU/SET] button...
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33 Card/Battery door 33 34 35 34 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional). •...
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Preparation ∫ Lens Lens surface H-FS1442A Tele Wide Contact point Lens fitting mark Focus ring Zoom ring 2 6 7 Touch screen Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch screen. Use for selecting items or icons.
Preparation Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off. Changing the Lens • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Attaching the lens • Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens. ∫...
Preparation Charging the Battery The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins. ∫...
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. • Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A.
Preparation Formatting the card (initialization) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance. Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) •...
Preparation Setting the Menu Setting menu items Press [MENU/SET]. • The top menu screen is displayed. Touch the menu icon. Touch the menu item. Touch the Setting to set. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
Preparation Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. [Q.MENU]/[Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn1] (function 1).
Basic Taking a Still picture ] (single) by pressing 4( • Set the drive mode to [ Select the Recording Mode. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •...
Basic Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats.
Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete 1/98 1/98 1/98 1/98 and touch [ • The same operation can be performed by pressing Touch [Delete Single]. •...
Recording Selecting the Recording Mode ∫ To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode A. ∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode Press [¦].
Recording Taking Pictures with Yourself Included [Self Shot] Applicable modes: When wanting to include yourself in a picture, the Self Portrait Mode is set automatically by rotating the monitor. Rotate the monitor as shown in the figure. Touch the number of pictures to be recorded and one of the soft skin effect.
Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: In this mode, the camera makes the optimal 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.
Recording Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) Recording Mode: This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings from the ones set by the camera in Intelligent Auto Mode. Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
Recording Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama picture. Set the mode dial to [ Check the recording direction, and then touch [Start]. •...
Wi-Fi/NFC What you can do with the Wi-Fi function What you can do Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Recording with a smartphone. Saving images stored in the camera. Sending images to an SNS. Easy connection, easy transfer A connection can be easily established by pressing and holding [Wi-Fi] or by using the NFC function.
Wi-Fi/NFC Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps For iOS apps Version 1.5 or higher ¢ Android 2.2~Android 4.2 iOS 4.3~iOS 6.1 Connect your Android device Connect the iOS device to the to a network.
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Wi-Fi/NFC Operate the smartphone/tablet. 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function. 2 Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of this unit, and then enter the password. 3 Start “Image App”. (P29) • When the connection is complete, live images being captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone/tablet.
Wi-Fi/NFC Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P29) Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet. • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Motion pictures can also be recorded. • Some settings are not available. •...
About the supplied software About the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8) This software allows you to manage images. For example, you can send pictures and motion pictures to a PC and sort them by recording date or model name.
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About the supplied software ∫ Installing supplied software • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC. • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE” – Windows XP (32bit) SP3, Windows Vista (32bit) SP2, Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1, Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)
Others Menu list [Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. • [Photo Style], [Sensitivity], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
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Others When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ ], an optimal [ISO Limit Set] ISO sensitivity is set with the selected value as an upper limit. The ISO sensitivity settings values changes in steps of 1/3 EV [ISO Increments] or 1 EV.
Others [Motion Picture] This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording. • [Photo Style], [Sensitivity], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
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Others AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to [AF Assist Lamp] focus when recording in low light conditions. It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of focus. [Focus/Release Priority] You can set the focus manually after the automatic focus has [AF+MF]...
Others Sets whether or not to cancel the self-timer when this unit is [Self Timer Auto Off] turned off. [Touch Settings] Enables/disables the Touch operation. This allows you to set the speed of continuously forwarding or [Touch Scroll] rewinding pictures using touch operation. Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to [Menu Guide] Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens...
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Others Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu. [Menu Resume] [Menu Background] Set the background color for the menu screen. Descriptions of menu items or their settings are displayed on [Menu Information] the menu screen. Set the language displayed on the screen. [Language] This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to [Version Disp.]...
Others [Playback] This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures. Switches the playback method for 3D images. [2D/3D Settings] Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in order. [Slide Show] Selects the type etc.
Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-GF6): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.4 W (When recording) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used] 2.1 W (When playing back) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used] Camera effective 16,000,000 pixels...
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Others ¢ ISO sensitivity AUTO/ /160/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600 (1/3 EV step change possible) (Standard Output ¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. Sensitivity) 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 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second...
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Others Flash synchronization Equal to or smaller than 1/160th of a second speed Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural ¢ Recording media SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card /SDXC Memory ¢ ¢ UHS-I Card -compatible) Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4592k3448 pixels, 3232k2424 pixels, 2272k1704 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 4592k3064 pixels, 3232k2160 pixels, 2272k1520 pixels...
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Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A99B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLG10PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1025 mAh VQT4Y63 (ENG)
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Others Interchangeable Lens (H-FS1442A) “LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 II ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value...
Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R ¢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 Using it by attaching it to the hot shoe is not possible. Using it as a wireless flash is possible.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032 (ENG) VQT4Y63...
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product...
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Owner's Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
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Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
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This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 ...