Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No.
DMC-GF3C/DMC-GF3K
DMC-GF3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM.
Install it on your PC to read it.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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∫ Product identification marking
Product
Digital Camera
Location
Bottom
Bottom
Battery charger
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.:
DMC-GF3
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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.
DMC-GF3
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∫ About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
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.
• 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
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
∫ About the battery charger
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.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power
supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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∫ 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-AC8PP; 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.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety...............................................................................................2
Standard Accessories.......................................................................................................7
Names and Functions of Components .............................................................................9
About the Lens................................................................................................................13
Changing the Lens..........................................................................................................14
Attaching the Shoulder Strap..........................................................................................16
Charging the Battery.......................................................................................................17
• Charging ...................................................................................................................17
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures..............................18
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.................................................20
About the Card................................................................................................................21
• About cards that can be used with this unit ..............................................................21
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ........................................................................................22
Selecting the Recording Mode........................................................................................23
Taking a Still picture .......................................................................................................25
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..........................26
Easily adjust and record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) ....................................................28
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function..............................................................29
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)..................................30
Recording Motion Picture ...............................................................................................31
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ...........................................................................32
• Playing Back Pictures...............................................................................................32
• Playing Back Motion Pictures ...................................................................................33
Deleting Pictures.............................................................................................................35
Setting the Menu.............................................................................................................36
• Setting menu items...................................................................................................37
Compensating the Exposure ..........................................................................................39
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed.................................................................................................................40
• Aperture-priority AE ..................................................................................................40
• Shutter-priority AE ....................................................................................................40
• Manual Exposure Mode............................................................................................41
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)....................................................................42
Specifications..................................................................................................................43
Digital Camera Accessory System .................................................................................49
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ............51
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).........................................52
Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only)................................................55
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Standard 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
2
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in this Owner’s Manual.)
Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.”
(This is referred to as lens in this Owner’s Manual. This is attached to the camera
body at the time of purchase.)
3
4
Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as lens in this Owner’s Manual.)
Lens Hood
5
6
Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
Battery Pack
7
8
9
(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 AV Cable
12 USB Connection Cable
13 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
14 CD-ROM
• Owner’s Manual
15 Shoulder Strap
16 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 this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-H014).
About unavailable functions such as [STABILIZER], Direction Detection Function, description in
this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s
parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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1
1
DMC-GF3C
2
3
5
H-H014
VYF3371
2
DMC-GF3K
4
6
7
H-FS014042
VYC1009
VYF3201
VFC4315
3
DMC-GF3K 2 / DMC-GF3
8
VKF4385
9
10
11
12
13
DMW-BLE9PP
DE-A99B
K1HY08YY0020 K1HY08YY0019
14
15
16
VFF0831
VFC4710
VGQ0C14
¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF3C only
¢2 Supplied in DMC-GF3K only
¢3 Supplied in DMC-GF3 only
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Names and Functions of Components
∫ Camera body
1
2
3
1
2
3
Sensor
Flash
Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
Lens fitting mark
Mount
4
5
6
7
Lens lock pin
Lens release button
4
5
6
7
8
9
Flash open button
Touch panel/LCD monitor
8
10 Playback button
11 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/
Delete/Return button
12 [MENU/SET] button
13 Control dial
14 Cursor buttons
3/Exposure Compensation button
1/WB (White Balance)
2/AF Mode button
9 10 11 121314
4/[DRIVE MODE] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the
user to select between the following options.
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
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