User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-G1

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. DMC-G1K Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca. panasonic. com PP VQT1U32 Before Use 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. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. [. . . ] [ ] Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Rotate the front dial to set the shutter speed. It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and exposure compensation operation every time the front dial is pressed. Take a picture. Note How the exposure compensation is switched can be changed by [EXPO. SETTINGS] (P108) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the Playback screen. Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-priority AE mode. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim. When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the setting for the front dial becomes effective if you rotate the aperture ring to the [A] position and the aperture ring setting takes priority if you rotate the aperture ring to a position other than [A] in Aperture-priority AE mode. The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red and blink when the exposure is not adequate. We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow. 84 VQT1U32 Advanced (Recording pictures) When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second in Shutter-priority AE mode. (P60) If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the screen counts down in Shutter-priority AE mode. [ ] and [ ] cannot be set for Shutter-priority AE mode. The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the recording mode to Shutter-priority AE mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent). [REC] mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to []. Rotate the front dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the front dial is pressed. You can also set the focus manually by rotating the focus mode dial to [MF]. (P45) Press the shutter button halfway. The manual exposure assistance A appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when the exposure is not adequate. Take the picture. Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen. About [B] (Bulb) If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is pressed fully (up to about 4 minutes). Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of fireworks, a night scene etc. VQT1U32 85 Advanced (Recording pictures) If you set the shutter speed to [B], [B] is displayed on the screen. When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a sufficiently charged battery. (P20) We recommend using a tripod or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B]. When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become visible. To avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [LONG SHTR NR] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON] before taking pictures. (P104) The manual exposure assistance does not appear. Note It is possible to change the switching method of aperture and shutter speed settings with the [EXPO. SETTINGS] (P108) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from the brightness of the actual pictures. Check the pictures using the playback screen. If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when the shutter button is pressed halfway. [], [ ], [ ] and [ ] for flash cannot be set. The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch the recording mode to Manual exposure while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ screen counts down. [. . . ] A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. 162 VQT1U32 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". [. . . ]