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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5K Basic Owner's Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5K Basic Owner's Manual

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Basic Owner's Manual
DMC-GM5K
Model No.

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit
(U.S. customers only)
SQT0419
F0914CT0

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied DVD. Install it on your PC to read it. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit: USA : www.panasonic.com/support...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 3 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-GM5 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Cautions For Use

    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). • Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
  • Page 6 • Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. • Do not press the lens with excessive force. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Recording Information for Your Safety ....2 • Cautions for Use......5 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..21 Taking panorama pictures Preparation/Basic (Panorama Shot Mode) ......23 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus..23 Care of the camera....... 8 Recording Motion Picture....25 Standard Accessories ......

  • Page 8: Preparation/Basic

    • To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. • The card is optional. • Description in this Owner’s Manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032). • If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. (ENG) SQT0419...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Components

    Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 14 15 16 17 Status indicator (P16)/ Mode dial (P18) ® Wi-Fi connection lamp Shutter button (P17) • The lamp lights green when the camera is turned on, and lights blue when it is Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 11 When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). Motion picture button (P25) • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC [HDMI] socket cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
  • Page 12 Preparation/Basic ∫ Lens H-FS12032 Lens surface Tele Zoom ring Wide Contact point Lens fitting mark (P15) • The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual focus by operating the camera. Refer to P23 for details. Attaching the Flash (Supplied) Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow 2 while pressing...

  • Page 13: Preparation

    Preparation/Basic Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off. Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. • Perform steps and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap. •...

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal. Inserting/Removing the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLH7PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. •...

  • Page 15: Formatting The Card (Initialization)

    “Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Formatting the card (initialization) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

  • Page 16: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation/Basic ∫ Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is attached] How to Extend the Lens Example: H-FS12032 Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 1 from position  A (the lens is retracted) to position B [12 mm to 32 mm (H- FS12032)] to extend the lens.

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    Preparation/Basic Basic Operations Shutter button (Taking pictures) The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed C Focus indication • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •...

  • Page 18: Mode Dial (Selecting A Recording Mode)

    Preparation/Basic ∫ Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor to switch the display to the viewfinder automatically when you bring your eye or an object near it. Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. •...

  • Page 19: Function Buttons (Assigning Frequently Used Functions To The Buttons)

    Preparation/Basic Function buttons (Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons) You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons. Select the menu. > [Custom] > [Fn Button Set] MENU Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 20: Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)

    Preparation/Basic 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. Press [ ] to display the Quick Menu.

  • Page 21: Recording

    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.
  • Page 22 Recording Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] works automatically as needed.

  • Page 23: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

    Recording Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording Mode: Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama. Set the mode dial to [ • After the screen that asks you to check the recording direction is displayed, the horizontal/vertical guidelines will be displayed.
  • Page 24 Recording Set the focus mode dial to [MF]. Press 2 ( Press 3/4/2/1 to determine the area to be enlarged, and press [MENU/SET]. • The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF Assist) • If you press [DISP.], the area to be enlarged will be reset to the center.

  • Page 25: Recording Motion Picture

    Recording Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. Audio will be recorded in stereo. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time •...

  • Page 26: Recording Snap Movies

    Motion pictures will be recorded with [FHD/20M/30p] in [MP4]. • Using the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera. Music can be added and various editing operations can be performed when you combine them. In addition, you can send the combined motion picture to a web service.

  • Page 27: Playback

    Playback Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture Sending an image to a web service If you press 4 when displaying images one by one, you can easily send an image to a web service.

  • Page 28: Deleting Pictures

    Playback Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and then press [ ]. • The same operation can be performed by touching Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 29: Wi-Fi

    : Android 2.3.3 or higher ¢ > Search the Google Play Store for “Panasonic Image App” or “LUMIX”, and install the app. App for iOS: iOS 6.0 or higher (Please note that the iPhone 3GS is not supported.) > Search the App Store for “Panasonic Image App”...

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Smartphone/Tablet

    A message will be displayed on the browser. • If the smartphone/tablet is locked with a passcode, enter the IMAGE APP Panasonic Corporation passcode to unlock the smartphone/tablet. Press the home button to close the browser. Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone/tablet.

  • Page 31: Controlling With A Smartphone/Tablet

    Wi-Fi Select [QR code]. Scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera. • If you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR code will be enlarged. When it is difficult to scan the QR code, try enlarging it. For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) and Android devices Entering a password to set up a connection Press and hold [Wi-Fi] on the camera.
  • Page 32 Wi-Fi Saving images stored in the camera/ Sending images in the camera to an SNS Connect to a smartphone. (P30) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ 2 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it or to send it to an SNS, etc. •...

  • Page 33: Others

    Others About the supplied software The supplied DVD includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1) • SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.5/v10.6/v10.7/v10.8/ v10.9) For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer to the “Help”...

  • Page 34: Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

    Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. In recording    MINI MINI MINI MINI × ×   SNAP SNAP SNAP ...
  • Page 35 Others Number of recordable pictures ¢6 ¢1, 6 Available recording time 8m30s ¢ Name Number of days that have passed since the departure date ¢ Touch tab ¢ Location ¢ Touch zoom Current date and time/Travel destination setting ¢4 Touch Shutter “...
  • Page 36 Others In recording On-monitor recording information  3.5 1/60 Single  Burst AUTO  Auto Bracket Wi-Fi  Self-timer AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode š Ø AF Mode Recording Mode (P18) › Quality EXPS EXPS Picture size/Aspect Ratio F3.5 Aperture value (P17) Wi-Fi Wi-Fi...

  • Page 37: Menu List

    Others Menu list To display explanations of the menu items. When [Menu Information] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. A Explanations of the menu [Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
  • Page 38 Others [Custom] Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] [Peaking] [Remaining Disp.] [Silent Mode] [Histogram] [Auto Review] [AF/AE Lock] [Guide Line]...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] menu. • Please also refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes more detailed information.
  • Page 40 Others The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene. • When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc., increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
  • Page 41 Others A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. ∫ General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection • Use within the communication range of the device to be connected. • Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated nearby? >...
  • Page 42 Others The PC is not recognized when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection. • The default workgroup name is set to “WORKGROUP”. If you changed the workgroup name, the PC will not be recognized. In [Change Workgroup Name] in [PC Connection] of the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu, change the workgroup name to that of the PC you are connecting to.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-GM5): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.3 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] 1.6 W (When playing back with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] Camera effective pixels 16,000,000 pixels...
  • Page 44 Others Shutter speed Still picture: T (Time) (Max. approx. 60 seconds), 60 seconds to 1/500th of a second (Mechanical shutter), 1 second to 1/16000th of a second (Electronic shutter) Motion picture: 1/25th of a second to 1/16000th of a second Metering range EV 0 to EV 18 White Balance...
  • Page 45 Others Recording quality Motion pictures [AVCHD] 1920k1080/60p/(Sensor output is 60 frames/sec.) (28 Mbps)/ 1920k1080/60i/(Sensor output is 60 frames/sec.) (17 Mbps)/ 1920k1080/60i/(Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (24 Mbps)/ 1920k1080/24p/(Sensor output is 24 frames/sec.) (24 Mbps) [MP4] 1920k1080/60p/(Sensor output is 60 frames/sec.) (28 Mbps)/ 1920k1080/30p/(Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (20 Mbps)/ 1280k720/30p/(Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (10 Mbps)/ 640k480/30p/(Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) (4 Mbps)
  • Page 46 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-BLH7PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/680 mAh Flash (supplied): Guide number: 10 equivalent (ISO 200·m), 7 equivalent (ISO 100·m)

  • Page 47: Digital Camera Accessory System

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

  • Page 48: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)

    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 DVD containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied). Open the “Manual” folder in the DVD.

  • Page 49: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT: 1-800-237-9080 (FAX ONLY) MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (ENG) SQT0419...

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation 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 with new or refurbished...
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner’s Manual 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...
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 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 Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://www.panasonic.com ...

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