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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body
DMC-G6X/DMC-G6K
Model No.
DMC-G6W/DMC-G6
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
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.
VQT4Z75
GN
F0513SM0
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Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions
Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body DMC-G6X/DMC-G6K Model No. DMC-G6W/DMC-G6 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
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. - Page 3 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 USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Tablet ........... 27 • Changing the Lens ......12 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app • Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..12 “Panasonic Image App” ....27 • Charging the Battery ..... 13 • Connecting to a smartphone/ • Inserting/Removing the Battery..14 tablet .......... -
Page 5: Preparation
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 Operating Instructions (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 Operating Instructions (supplied). -
Page 6: Care Of The Camera
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: –... -
Page 7: Standard Accessories
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-PS14042). • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) (ENG) VQT4Z75... - Page 8 Preparation DMC-G6X DMC-G6K DMC-G6W DMC-G6 H-PS14042 H-FS014042 H-FS014042 H-FS45150 VYC1009 VYC1009 VYC1090 VYF3443 VYF3201 VYF3201 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4315 VFC4605 VKF4971 VKF4971 VKF4971 DMW-BLC12E DE-A80A K2CJ2YY00052 K1HY08YY0032 VFF1210 VFC4765 VQT4Z75 (ENG)
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Page 9: Names And Functions Of Components
Preparation Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Sensor Flash Lens fitting mark Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button [MIC] socket 6 7 8 [LVF] button/[Fn5] button 10 11 12 13 10 Flash open button •... - Page 10 43 [HDMI] socket 44 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 45 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G: optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G: optional).
- Page 11 Preparation ∫ Lens H-PS14042 H-FS014042 H-FS45150 Lens surface Tele Zoom lever Focus lever Wide Contact point Lens fitting mark Focus ring Zoom ring Touch screen Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫...
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Page 12: Preparation
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. ∫... -
Page 13: Charging The Battery
Preparation Charging the Battery The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12E. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the AC cable. • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins. ... -
Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Battery
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12E). • 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. -
Page 15: Formatting The Card (Initialisation)
Preparation Formatting the card (initialisation) 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) •... -
Page 16: Using The Viewfinder
Preparation Using the Viewfinder ∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching When [LVF/Monitor Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and your eye or an object is brought close to the viewfinder, the display automatically switches to the viewfinder display. -
Page 17: Setting The Menu
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. -
Page 18: Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)
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). -
Page 19: Basic
Basic Taking a Still picture • Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4( 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.) •... -
Page 20: Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
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. -
Page 21: Deleting Pictures
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]. •... -
Page 22: Recording
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 [¦]. -
Page 23: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)
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 24: Recording Images By Changing The Brightness Or Colour Tone (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode)
Recording Recording images by changing the brightness or colour tone (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) Recording Mode: This mode enables you to change the brightness and colour tone to your preferred settings from the ones set by the camera in Intelligent Auto Mode. Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. -
Page 25: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot 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]. •... -
Page 26: Wi-Fi/Nfc
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. -
Page 27: Controlling With A Smartphone/Tablet
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 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. - Page 28 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”. (P27) • When the connection is complete, live images being captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone/tablet.
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Page 29: Taking Pictures Via A Smartphone/Tablet (Remote Recording)
Wi-Fi/NFC Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P27) Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet. • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Motion pictures can also be recorded. • Some settings are not available. •... -
Page 30: About The Supplied Software
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 PE (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. - Page 31 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 PE” – Windows XP (32bit) SP3, Windows Vista (32bit) SP2, Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1, Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)
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Page 32: Others
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], [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. - Page 33 Others The shutter sound can be turned off for recording in a quiet [Electronic Shutter] environment. Sets the manner in which the flash works. [Flash] Automatically detects red-eye caused by the flash and corrects [Red-Eye Removal] the image data accordingly. When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ ], an optimal [ISO Limit Set]...
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Page 34: [Motion Picture]
Others [Motion Picture] This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording. • [Photo Style], [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. - Page 35 Others Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when the [Shutter AF] shutter button is pressed halfway. Speeds up the focusing that takes place when you press the [Quick AF] shutter button. The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the eye [Eye Sensor AF] sensor is active.
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Page 36: [Setup]
Others This will switch display between the number of recordable [Remaining Disp.] pictures and available recording time. Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking [Auto Review] the still picture. You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons [Fn Button Set] or icons. - Page 37 Others Configure the each setting for Wi-Fi functions. [Wi-Fi] Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter [Beep] noise. Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. [Speaker Volume] Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the Monitor/viewfinder [Monitor Display]/ [Viewfinder] is adjusted.
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Page 38: [Playback]
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. -
Page 39: Specifications
Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-G6): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.9 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] 3.0 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] 2.9 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used]... - Page 40 Others Minimum Illumination Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] Approx.
- Page 41 Others Flash synchronisation 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 ¢ Card -compatible) ¢ ¢ UHS-I Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4608k3456 pixels, 3264k2448 pixels, 2336k1752 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 4608k3072 pixels, 3264k2176 pixels, 2336k1560 pixels...
- Page 42 Infrastructure mode Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A80A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLC12E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1200 mAh VQT4Z75 (ENG)
- Page 43 Others Interchangeable Lens H-PS14042 H-FS014042 “LUMIX G X VARIO PZ “LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./ 14 –42 mm/F3.5– 5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.” MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=14 mm to 42 mm f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm)
- Page 44 Others Interchangeable Lens H-FS45150 “LUMIX G VARIO 45– 150 mm/F4.0 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=45 mm to 150 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 90 mm to 300 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F4.0 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value...
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Page 45: 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 46: Limited Warranty (Only For Australia)
Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you. - Page 47 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 categorised 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 48 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 Web Site: http://panasonic.net Panasonic Corporation 2013...