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Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-G6

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

VQT4Z82-1

F0413WT1053

until

2013/6/18

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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 1 ページ２０１３年５月１６日木曜日午前１１時２８分 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-G6 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 2 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Finding the information you need In this “Operating Instructions for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 3 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 How to use this manual Click this icon to jump to “Finding the information you need”. Click this icon to jump to “Contents”. Click this icon to return to the previously displayed page. About the indication of the applicable mode Applicable modes: The icons indicate the modes available for a function.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 4 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Contents Finding the information you need.......................................................................2 How to use this manual .......................................................................................3 Before Use Care of the camera .............................................................................................11 Standard Accessories .............................................................................
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 5 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ............................................................76 • Playing Back Pictures ..................................................................................76 • Playing Back Motion Pictures ......................................................................80 • Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture................................................81 • Playing Back Group Pictures .........
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 6 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 • [Cute Dessert] ............................................................................................117 • [Freeze Animal Motion] .............................................................................. 117 • [Clear Sports Shot]..................................................................................... 118 • [Monochrome] ............................................................................................
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 7 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ....................................................................161 • About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)......................................................162 • Type of the Auto Focus Mode ....................................................................164 • Setting the desired focus method ..............................................................169 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.................
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 8 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Motion Picture Recording Motion Picture................................................................................211 • Setting the format, size and frame rate......................................................211 • How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF) .........213 • Recording Motion Picture...........................................................................
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 9 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Wi-FiR function/NFC function ..........................................................................244 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function .......................................................247 Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet............................................................248 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” ...................248 • Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ...............
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 10 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Optional accessories .......................................................................................310 Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display................................................................314 Message Display...............................................................................................318 Menu list .........................................................................................................
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 11 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use 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: – Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the monitor. This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 12 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 13 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Self-timer indicator (P184)/ AF Assist Lamp (P170) Sensor Flash (P139) Lens fitting mark (P23) Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button (P24) [MIC] socket (P312) 2 3 1 ヮリヤ 4 9 [LVF] button (P66)/[Fn5] button (P52) 10 Flash open button (P139) • The flash opens, and recording with the flash 5 9 10 11 12 13 1415 6 7 8 16 becomes possible.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 14 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use 25 Focus distance reference mark (P175) 26 Speaker (P57) • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 27 Stereo microphone (P221) • Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 15 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use ∫ Lens H-PS14042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14 –42 mm/ F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) 1 23 4 5 6 H-FS14140 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–140 mm/ F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) 7 1 2 8 9 5 10 H-FS1442A (LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/ F3.5 – 5.6 II ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 1 2 895 6 6 7 H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/ F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 1 28 9 5 7 6 7 H-FS45150 (LUMIX G VARIO 45– 150 mm/ F4.0 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 16 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the monitor as shown below. 1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forward. 3 Return the monitor to its original position. • Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged. ∫ Free angle shooting The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 17 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use 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. • When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to touch the centre of the desired icon. Fn6 AE Fn7 ∫ Drag A movement without releasing the touch screen. This is used to move the AF area, operate the slide bar, etc.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 18 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use • Touch the panel with the clean and dry finger. • If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) • Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. • Do not operate with your fingernails.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 19 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. • These operating instructions express the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 20 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use Function Lever Function lever can be used in 2 ways, for zoom operations (P133) and for Exposure Compensation (P150). Move the lever to left or right to operate. To assign a function to the Function Lever [MENU] > [Custom]>[Function Lever] You can assign a function to the function lever. The default setting is [AUTO].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 21 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use About the Lens ∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). ∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional).
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 22 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Before Use About the lens and functions There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on the lens used. Auto Focus¢/Auto aperture setting¢/[Eye Sensor AF] (P67)/Defocus control function (P93)/ [Stabilizer] (P131)/Touch zoom (P138)/[Shading Comp.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 23 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Changing the Lens By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P348 when dirt or dust gets on the lens. Attaching the lens Preparations: Remove the lens rear cap from the lens.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 24 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Detaching the lens Preparations: Attach the lens cap. • When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), change the lens only after turning this unit off and checking that the lens barrel has retracted. (Do not push in the lens barrel with your fingers. Doing so may damage the lens.) A When retracting the lens barrel  While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 25 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 26 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation To attach the lens hood that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) 1 2 Align the fitting mark D on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens. Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops, and align the stop mark E on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens. • When carrying, the lens hood can be temporarily attached in the reverse direction.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 27 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 1 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet 2 3 4 Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 28 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 29 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 30 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor) (By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode) When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures Recording time Approx. 170 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures Recording time Approx.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 31 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures Recording time Approx. 165 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures Recording time Approx. 155 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures Recording time Approx.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 32 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor) – [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/50i]) When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Recordable time Approx. 150 min Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used Recordable time Approx. 150 min Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used Recordable time Approx.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 33 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation – [MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/25p]) When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Recordable time Approx. 150 min Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used Recordable time Approx. 150 min Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used Recordable time Approx. 150 min Actual recordable time Approx.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 34 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation ∫ Playback (when using the monitor) When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used Playback time Approx. 200 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used Playback time Approx. 200 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used Playback time Approx. 210 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Playback time Approx. 190 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used Playback time Approx.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 35 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 36 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation • Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.) • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 37 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation About the Card About cards that can be used with this unit The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Remarks SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) • SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only with their compatible devices.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 38 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation • Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,  no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.) 2 • The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 39 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ Number of recordable pictures • [9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 40 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects. • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 41 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. • The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to ON OFF step 4. 2 3 4 5 Touch [Language Set]. Select the language. Touch [Clock Set]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/ Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 42 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P43) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 43 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Setting the Menu This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customise its operation to maximise your picture taking experience. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 44 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Menu Description of settings [Rec] (P186 to 210) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. [Motion Picture] (P219 to 221) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 45 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation 4 Touch the Setting to set. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. (When operating buttons) Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET], or rotate the rear dial to select the setting, and press the rear dial. A brief description appears when you touch a menu item/option in steps 3 and 4. • It will be set when you release your finger.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 46 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation ∫ Close the menu Touch [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. (When operating buttons) Press [ ]. ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu. Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A. • Select a menu item next and set it. A (When operating buttons) 1 2 3 Press 2 of the cursor button. Press 4 of the cursor button or rotate the rear dial to select the [Setup] menu icon [ ].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 47 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Setting the menu screen background You can set the background for the menu screen according to your preferences. You can also set one of the recorded still images as the background on the top menu screen. Setting the top menu screen background 1 2 Press [MENU/SET] to display the top menu. 3 Touch the item. Touch [Background Image]. [From SD card] Select a background from the recorded images.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 48 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 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). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 49 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation ∫ When using the viewfinder 1 2 3 4 Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item, then press the rear dial. • You can set the options for the selected item. Rotate the rear dial to select the setting, then press the rear dial. 3.5 60 • You can select the menu items again. Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the setting is complete.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 50 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item When [Q.MENU] (P49) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu. 1 Touch [ ]. AFS 4:3 L 2 ([LW Select the menu in the top row and drag it to the bottom row. A A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus. B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 51 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation [Motion Picture] menu • [Motion Pic. Set] ([Rec Format] (P219)/ [Rec Quality] (P219)) • [Picture Mode] (P216) 3 [Custom] menu • [Peaking] (P172) • [Histogram] (P74) • [Guide Line] (P74) • [Rec Area] (P214) • [Function Lever] (P20) • [Step Zoom] (P136) • [Zoom Speed] (P136) Touch [Exit]. • It will return to screen of above step 1. Touch [Exit] to switch to the recording screen.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 52 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons or icons. ヲハヮユワヶモョバモユチロヰヤレョㄏヒョㄏビョㄏブロヷョ Fn6 AE Fn7 ョㄏピ Fn6 AE Fn7 1 2 3 4 Select [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu. (P43) Touch [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY mode]. Touch the function button you want to assign a function to. Touch the function you want to assign.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 53 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Making the function button settings for recording You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button when recording. • The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn3], [Fn4], or [Fn5]; or the icon [Fn6] or [Fn7]. [Rec] menu/Recording functions • [Wi-Fi] (P245): [Fn4] • [Q.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 54 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation ∫ Using function buttons with touch operations [Fn6] and [Fn7] are used by touching function buttons. 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [Fn6] or [Fn7]. • The assigned function will operate. Fn6 AE Fn7 • Some functions cannot be used depending on the mode or displayed screen. • When set to [Focus Area Set], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either AF area or MF Assist.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 55 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu) For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P43. [Clock Set] and [Economy] are important items. Check their settings before using them. [Clock Set] — • Refer to P41 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 56 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text Stamp] (P230). [Travel Setup]: [SET]: Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days (how many days after) of the trip are recorded.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 57 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter noise. [Beep] [Beep Volume]: [E-Shutter Vol]: [u] (High) [ [t] (Low) [ ] (High) ] (Low) [s] (OFF) [ ] (OFF) • The [E-Shutter Vol] only works when [SH] for Burst Mode or [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON]. [Speaker Volume] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of the 7 levels.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 58 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level. [Monitor Luminance] „ [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … 1 [MODE1]: Make the monitor brighter. … 2 [MODE2]: Set the monitor to the standard brightness. … 3 [MODE3]: Make the monitor darker.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 59 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the monitor/viewfinder automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. [Economy] [Sleep Mode]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [10MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 60 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation This sets how the unit connects to a television etc. [Video Out]: Set to match the colour television system in each country. [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. • This will operate when the AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected. [TV Aspect]: Set to match the type of TV. [16:9]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [4:3]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 61 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Settings that allow this unit to be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional). [VIERA Link] [ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible) Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 62 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation [Language] Set the language displayed on the screen. • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. [Version Disp.] — • This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked. • [–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted. • Touch [Software info] on the version display screen to display information about the software on the unit.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 63 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation [Pixel Refresh] It will perform optimisation of imaging device and image processing. • Imaging device and image processing is optimised when the camera is purchased. Use this function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded. • Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 64 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Preparation Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the locations when recording. When a screen that looks like the one on the right is displayed, you can enter characters. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) 1 Enter characters. • Touch [ ] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters).
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 65 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Tips for taking good pictures Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B (P14) with your fingers or other objects. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 66 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Using the Viewfinder Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder ∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching When [LVF/Monitor Auto] of [Eye Sensor] (P66) 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.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 67 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic About the Eye Sensor AF If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the focus as the eye sensor is activated. • Beep sounds are not emitted when the focus is achieved in [Eye Sensor AF]. Not available in these cases: • [Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 68 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Taking a Still picture • Set the drive mode to [ 1 2 ] (single) by pressing 4( ). Select the Recording Mode. (P87) Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed D C • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 69 ページ２０１３年４月１９日金曜日午前１０時１８分 Basic 3 Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, re-adjust the focus. • The focus range is different depending on the lens used. – When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used: 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (Wide to focal length 20 mm) to ¶, 0.3 m (0.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 70 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [ × ]. • Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible. Fn6 AE Fn7 3 Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 71 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Recording Motion Picture 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. 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is • • • • 2 A possible.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 72 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen Press [DISP.] to change. • You can select between [ ] (monitor style) and [ ] (viewfinder style) for each of the monitor and the viewfinder display screen using [Monitor Disp. Style] and [LVF Disp.Style] in the [Custom] menu.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 73 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic ([ ] viewfinder style) • Screen will switch as follows: (Example of display on viewfinder)   50 i 4:3 L 0  AFS  50 i 98 0 4:3 L 0 9898 AFS 98 0 98 G With information (detailed information)¢ H With information I With information (detailed information, tilt sensor display)¢ J With information (tilt sensor display) ¢ Histograms are displayed when the [Histogram] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 74 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Displaying/not displaying the histogram [MENU] > [Custom]>[Histogram]>[ON]/[OFF] Position can be set by dragging the histogram. • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 75 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic ∫ About the tilt sensor display With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc. 1 2 Press [DISP.] to display the tilt sensor. Check the tilt of the camera.   A Horizontal direction: Correcting tilt to the left B Vertical direction: Correcting downward tilt • When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes to green.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 76 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures 1 2 Press [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right • It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing 2/1 of the cursor button. • Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 77 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Using the Playback Zoom Enlarging (or reducing) a picture by pinching out (or pinching in) (P17) the screen. A 2.0X • You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by rotating the rear dial. • You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by sliding the function lever. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. • The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 78 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) Touch [ ]. 1/98 • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons. –[ ]: 1 screen –[ ]: 12 screens –[ ]: 30 screens – [ CAL ]: Calendar screen display • Playback screen can also be switched by rotating the rear dial. • Playback screen can also be switched by sliding the function lever.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 79 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) 1 Touch [ 2 Touch [ ]/[ ] to select the month to be played back. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that CAL ] on the Multi Playback screen. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 2013 12 month is not displayed. • Touch [ ] to display the multi playback screen.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 80 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ]) and touch [ ] in the middle of the screen. A 12s A Motion picture recording time • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 81 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. 1 2 Touch [ ] during Motion Picture playback. Touch [ ]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. • It will be saved with [Picture Size] set to [S] (2 M), [Aspect Ratio] set to [16:9], and [Quality] set to [›].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 82 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Continuously playing back Group Pictures Touch the group picture icon ([ ], [ ], [ ]). • The same operation can be performed by pressing 3 of the cursor buttons. • When playing back group pictures one at a time, options are displayed. [From the first picture] Pictures are played back continuously from the first picture of the group. [From the current picture] Pictures are played back continuously from the picture being played back.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 83 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Changing the information displayed on the playback screen Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen. ュリヴヱハ • Screen will switch as follows:   4:3 L 1/98 98 ISO 0 16 0 AWB  0 WB F3.5 60  60 F3.5 AWB 160 AFS P STD. '(& s 4:3 L 100-0001 RGB F3.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 84 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Displaying/not displaying white saturated areas [MENU] > [Custom]>[Highlight]>[ON]/[OFF] When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. This does not affect the recorded image. [ON] • If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P149) referring to the histogram (P74) and then taking the picture again.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 85 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. To delete a single picture 1 In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and touch [ ]. 1/98 • The same operation can be performed by pressing [ 2 ]. Touch [Delete Single]. 'HOHWH 6LQJOH • Confirmation screen is displayed. 'HOHWH 0XOWL Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 86 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 100¢) or all the pictures ¢ Picture groups are treated as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group will be deleted.) 1 2 In Playback Mode, touch [ ]. Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All]. • [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 87 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 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 [¦]. • [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode. • The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the [¦] button is lit.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 88 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Creative Video Mode (P217) Records motion pictures with a manually set aperture value and shutter speed. ¢ You cannot take still pictures. Custom Mode (P129) Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Panorama Shot Mode (P106) This mode allows you to take panorama pictures. Scene Guide Mode (P110) This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 89 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 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. 1 Press [¦]. • The camera will switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 90 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording ∫ Scene Detection When taking pictures ¦ > [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]¢1 [i-Night Scenery] [i-Food] [i-Baby]¢2 [i-Sunset] ¢1 Only when [ ] (AUTO) is selected. ¢2 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 91 ページ２０１３年５月１６日木曜日午前１１時２８分 Recording ∫ About the flash Flash mode is set to [Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open. When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness. • Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P139) • When [ ] or [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled. • Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 92 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects Depending on the scene that is automatically identified, it may be possible to select from a number of different image effects (filters) automatically recommended by the camera, with reference to example images. (Only available when [Recommended Filter] on the recording menu is set to [ON]. At the time of purchase, this setting is [ON].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 93 ページ２０１３年５月１６日木曜日午前１１時２８分 Recording Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. 1 Touch [ 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. • Defocus Control setting screen can also be displayed by ]. pressing the rear dial. Fn6 AE Fn7 3 Drag the slide bar to set. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 94 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 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. 1 2 3 Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. Touch [iA MODE]. Select [ ] and then touch [Set].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 95 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Setting colour 1 Touch [ 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. • The settings screen can also be displayed from the ]. recording screen by pressing cursor button 1. 3 Drag the slide bar to set. • This will adjust the colour of the image from a reddish colour to a bluish colour. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial. • Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 96 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu. 1 2 Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 97 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Displaying/not displaying the exposure meter [MENU] > [Custom]>[Expo.Meter]>[ON]/[OFF] • Set to [ON] to display the [Expo.Meter] when correcting SS 250 125 60 30 15 exposure, performing Programme Shift, setting aperture, and 4.0 5.6 8.0 F setting shutter speed. 160 98 3.5 60 • Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red. • When [Expo.Meter] is not displayed, switch the display information for screen by pressing [DISP.].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 98 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Programme Shift In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Programme Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE Mode.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 99 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Recording Mode: Aperture-Priority AE Mode Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. 1 Set the mode dial to [ 2 Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. ]. A Aperture value B Exposure meter SS F 60 4.0 30 5.6 15 8.0 8 11 4 16 8.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 100 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Shutter-Priority AE Mode 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. 1 Set the mode dial to [ 2 Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed. ]. A Shutter speed B Exposure meter SS F 60 125 250 500 11 8.0 5.6 4.0 1000 250 A Shutter speed: Slow It becomes easier to express movement.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 101 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. 1 2 Set the mode dial to [ ]. A Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value and shutter speed. A B C D Exposure meter Aperture value Shutter speed Manual Exposure Assistance SS F 8 15 30 4.0 5.6 5.6 30 0 60 125 8.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 102 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Manual Exposure Assistance 0 0 −3 +3 0 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.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 103 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording • The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen. • Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red. • If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 104 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Applicable modes: The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode. • Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 105 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) Applicable modes: When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a suitable exposure setting. How to tell if the exposure is not adequate • If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red A when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • If the Manual Exposure Assistance is anything other than 3.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 106 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 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. 1 2 Set the mode dial to [ ]. Check the recording direction, and then touch [Start]. • A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed. Changing the recording direction 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [ ]. 3 Touch the recording direction.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 107 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Adding an image effect 1 Touch the Recording Mode icon. 2 Touch the example image to select image effects (filters). • With the same operation as the Creative Control OFF Mode, the same image effect as the Creative Control Mode can be added. (P119) (excluding [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect], and DISP.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 108 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording 5 Press the shutter button once again to end the still picture recording. • Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording. • Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide. ∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode A Move the camera in the recording direction without shaking it.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 109 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording • The optimal speed for moving the camera varies depending on the lens being used. • When the focal length is long, such as when a telephoto lens is attached, move the camera slowly. • [Stabilizer] is fixed to [OFF]. • The focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 110 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode) Recording Mode: If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, colour, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene. 1 2 Set the mode dial to [ ]. Drag the example images to select a scene.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 111 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Clear Portrait] The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is defocused to create a clear portrait. Tips • If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance between the camera and the subject. [Silky Skin] Brighter face and softer skin colour creates a healthy younger look.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 112 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Clear in Backlight] Outdoors, the flash will be used to more evenly illuminate the subject’s face. Tips • Open the flash. (You can set to [ ‰ ].) • White saturation can occur if the subject is too close. • Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance may appear too bright or too dark. [Relaxing Tone] The warm colour tone creates an image with a relaxing mood.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 113 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Distinct Scenery] Saturation of sky and trees creates more distinct scenery. [Bright Blue Sky] On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to create a vibrant image of the blue sky. [Romantic Sunset Glow] The enhanced purple tone creates a romantic image of the sky just after sunset. [Vivid Sunset Glow] Red is enhanced to create a vivid image of the sunset.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 114 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Glistening Water] The glisten of the water is enhanced to look brighter and slightly bluish. • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. • Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the objects other than water surface. [Clear Nightscape] Colour saturation of the night light is increased to accentuate the nightscape.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 115 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Warm Glowing Nightscape] The warm colour tone creates a warm image of the nightscape. Tips • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction. • Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. [Artistic Nightscape] A slow shutter speed captures light trails that can creates an artistic nightscape.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 116 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Clear Night Portrait] Fill flash and a longer exposure capture better portraits against the nightscape. Tips • Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture. • The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 117 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Appetizing Food] The overall screen brightness is increased to make the food look appealing. Tips • If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance between the camera and the subject. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash and avoid using it.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 118 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Clear Sports Shot] The faster shutter speed prevents blur, for example at sporting events. [Monochrome] A monochrome image captures the mood of the moment.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 119 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. 1 2 Set the mode dial to [ ]. A Touch the example image to select image effects (filters). • The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 120 ページ２０１３年５月１６日木曜日午前１１時２８分 Recording Adjust the effect to fit your preferences The strength and colours of the effects can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences. 1 Touch [ 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. • The settings screen can also be displayed from the ]. EXPS recording screen by pressing cursor button 1. 3 Drag the slide bar to set. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 121 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Expressive] This effect emphasises the colour to make a pop art picture. Items that can be set Understated colours Freshness Pop colours [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. Items that can be set Yellow emphasised Colour Red emphasised [Old Days] This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall image.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 122 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Low Key] This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts. Items that can be set Red emphasised Colour Blue emphasised [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. Items that can be set Contrast Low contrast High contrast [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 123 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [High Dynamic] This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts. Items that can be set Freshness Black and white Pop colours [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look. Items that can be set Colour Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone • Touch to select the colour balance you XPRO wish to generate.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 124 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Toy Pop] This effect creates a vivid and bright image with the look of a toy camera. Items that can be set Area with reduced peripheral brightness Small Large [Bleach Bypass] This effect gives a higher contrast and a lower saturation to create a calm and tranquil picture.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 125 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. Items that can be set Freshness Understated colours Pop colours ∫ Setting the type of defocus With [Miniature Effect] you can make the subject stand out by intentionally creating defocused and in-focus portions. You can set the recording orientation (defocus orientation) and the position and size of the in-focus portion.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 126 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Soft Focus] This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. Items that can be set Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. [Fantasy] This effect creates a fantastical image in a pale colour tone.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 127 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [One Point Color] This effect leaves one selected colour to emphasise impressiveness. Items that can be set Amount of colour left Small amount of colour Large amount of colour ∫ Set the colour to leave in Set the colour to leave in by selecting a location on the screen. 1 Touch [ 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. • You can also display the setting screen by pressing [Fn3].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 128 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording ∫ Setting the light source You can change the position and size of the light source. 1 Touch [ 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. • You can also display the setting screen by pressing [Fn3]. 3 Touch the location where you want to place the centre of the light source. • The position of the light source can also be moved with the ]. cursor button. • The centre of the light source can be moved to the edge of the screen.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 129 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) Recording Mode: You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in Custom Mode, you can use the registered settings. • Initial setting of the Programme AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 130 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Recording using registered custom set You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. Set the mode dial to [ ]. • The custom set registered for [ 1 ] is called up. Set the mode dial to [ ]. • The custom set registered for [ ], [ ] or [ ] is called up. The most recently used custom set is called up. • To change a custom set > To steps 2 and 3.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 131 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Optical Image Stabiliser Applicable modes: The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record images with reduced jitter. A lens which supports the stabiliser function is required. – The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS14140, H-FS1442A, H-FS014042, H-FS45150) supports the stabiliser function. • The interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) have O.I.S switch.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 132 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording • It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabiliser when using a tripod. [ displayed on the screen at that time. • We recommend taking pictures with the viewfinder when panning in [ ] is ]. Not available in these cases: • The stabiliser function may not be effective in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. – When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 133 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Taking Pictures with the Zoom Applicable modes: You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer (Tele).
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 134 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Raising the telescopic effect [Ex. Tele Conv.] The Extra Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without deteriorating the picture quality. When taking pictures Max. 2k¢ [Ex. Tele Conv.] ¢ When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [4:3] is selected. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] settings.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 135 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Simply zooming in with the Extra Tele Conversion [MENU] > [Rec]>[Ex. Tele Conv.]>[TELE CONV.] [MENU] > [Motion Picture]>[Ex. Tele Conv.]>[ON] 4:3 4:3 A A [OFF] • When the Extra Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 136 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Changing the settings for a power zoom lens [MENU] > [Custom]>[Power Zoom Lens] This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom). – The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is compatible with power zoom. – The interchangeable lenses (H-FS14140, H-FS1442A, H-FS014042, H-FS45150) are not compatible with power zoom. (For compatible lenses, please refer to our website.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 137 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Digital Zoom] Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the original zoom magnification. [MENU] > [Rec]>[Digital Zoom]>[4t]/[2t] [MENU] > [Motion Picture]>[Digital Zoom]>[4t]/[2t] • When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P184) for taking pictures.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 138 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Zooming using touch operations You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom) (Optical Zoom and Extra Tele Conversion for still picture recoding are operable) • When using an interchangeable lens that is not compatible with power zoom (H-FS14140, H-FS1442A, H-FS014042 or H-FS45150), only the Extra Tele Conversion for pictures can be operated by setting the following. – Setting [Ex. Tele Conv.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 139 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Taking pictures by using the flash Applicable modes: ∫ Open/Close the built-in flash Taking a picture using the flash becomes possible by opening the built-in flash. A To open the flash Press the flash open button. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 140 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used Available flash range Wide [AUTO] in [Sensitivity] Tele 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 9.4 m (31 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 5.9 m (19 feet) When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used Available flash range Wide [AUTO] in [Sensitivity] Available flash range Tele 50 cm (1.6 feet) to 30 cm (0.98 feet) 9.4 m (31 feet) to 5.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 141 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Changing Flash Mode Applicable modes: Set the built-in flash to match the recording. • Open the flash. 1 2 3 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P43) Touch [Flash Mode]. Touch the item. Item Description of settings ([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. ([Forced On/ • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent Red-Eye])¢ light. ([Slow Sync.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 142 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting ‰ Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting 1/60¢1 to 1/160th Shutter speed (Sec.) 1 to 1/4000th 60¢2 to 1/4000th Œ ¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. ¢2 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. • When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 144 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro Applicable modes: 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. 1 2 3 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P43) Touch [Flash Synchro]. Touch the item. Item [1ST] [2ND] Description of settings 1st curtain synchro The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 145 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Adjust the flash output Applicable modes: Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed. 1 2 3 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P43) Touch [Flash Adjust.]. Set the flash output by dragging the slide bar, and then touch [Set]. • You can adjust from [j3 EV] to [i3 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • Select [n0] to return to the original flash output.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 146 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Setting the wireless flash Applicable modes: By using flashes that support the wireless control (DMW-FL360L: optional), you can control firing of the built-in flash (or a flash attached to the hot shoe of this unit) and three flash groups separately. Preparations: Open the flash of this unit by pressing flash open button. Alternatively, attach a flash (DMW-FL360L: optional) to this unit.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 147 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Item Description of settings [Firing Mode] [Built-in Flash]¢1,2 [TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output of the built-in flash. [OFF]: The built-in flash fires only a signal-flash. [Flash Adjust.] The output of the built-in flash is set manually. [Firing Mode] [External Flash]¢1,2 [TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output of the external flash. [AUTO]: Flash output is set by the external flash.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 148 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording ∫ Controllable range of the wireless flash Place the wireless flash with its wireless sensor facing toward the camera. Estimated controllable range is shown in the following figure. Controllable range differs depending on the surrounding environment. Placement example 7m (23 feet) 5m 30° (16 feet) C 30° 7m (23 feet) A 50° 50° B 5m (16 feet) • The recommended number of wireless flashes for each group is three or less.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 149 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. 1 2 Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure. A Exposure Compensation value B [Expo.Meter] Underexposed SS F 250 125 60 3.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 150 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording • To compensate the exposure using the function lever, set [Function Lever] (P20) in the [Custom] menu to [EXP.]. • When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the built-in flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure Compensation.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 151 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Easily Optimising the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE) Applicable modes: You can easily optimise the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 152 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Not available in these cases: • In the following cases, [Touch AE] cannot be used with a function button. – When using the Digital Zoom. – When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has been set to [AF+AE]. (P152) Optimising the focus and brightness for a touched position 1 2 3 Select [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] menu. (P43) Select [Touch AF] and then touch [AF+AE].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 153 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording • When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness are optimised for the touched position before recording takes place. • At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched location. Not available in these cases: • [AF+AE], which optimises the focus and brightness, does not work in the following cases. – In Manual Focus – When using the Digital Zoom.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 154 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Setting the Light Sensitivity Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. 1 2 3 Press 3 ( ). Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear dial. Press the rear dial to set.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 155 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity 160 Recording location (recommended) When it is light (outdoors) 12800 When it is dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased Increased Less Jitter of the subject • For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P139. • When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON], the lSO sensitivity can be set up to [ISO 1600].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 156 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Adjusting the White Balance Applicable modes: In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. 1 2 Press 1 ( ). Select the White Balance by rotating the rear dial. $GMXVW WB 3 AWB Press the rear dial to set.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 157 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording • Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ 1 ], [ 2 ]. • The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash. • The White Balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 158 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1 2 Select [ 1 ], [ 2 ] and then touch [Select White Set]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then touch [Set]. 6HW • White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 159 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. 1 2 Select the White Balance and then touch [Adjust.]. Drag within the frame to finely adjust. • You can finely adjust also by pressing 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 160 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colours are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. 1 Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/[ ] to set the bracket.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 161 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. 1 2 3 Set the [Focus Mode] to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC]. (P162) Press 2 ( ). Touch the item. • AF area selection screen is displayed when 4 is pressed while [š], [ ], [Ø], or [ ] is selected. For operation in the AF area selection screen, refer to P167. 6HW 4 Touch [Set].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 162 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) Applicable modes: 1 Select [Focus Mode] from the [Rec] menu. (P43) 2 Touch the item. • Select [Focus Mode] according to the movement of the subject and the scene you are recording. Item The movement of the subject and the scene (recommended) AFS Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 163 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording When recording using [AFF], [AFC] • It may take time to focus on the subject when you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one. • Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. • While the shutter button is pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen. • Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 164 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Type of the Auto Focus Mode About [š] ([Face Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas) When the camera detects a person’s face, the AF area is displayed. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 165 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking]) Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ∫ When operating the touch screen You can lock the subject by touching it. • Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function. • The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked. • Lock is cancelled when [ ] is touched.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 166 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording About [ ] ([23-Area]) Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen. (AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting) • The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. (P167) About [ ] ([1-Area]) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre of the screen.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 167 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area It is possible to set the focus to the subject specified on the touch screen. (Set the [Touch AF] of the [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] menu to [AF].) • Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function. When selecting [š], [Ø] Position and size of the AF area can be changed. 1 Touch the subject. • AF area setting screen is displayed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 168 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording When selecting [ ] You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen. • The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen. 1 Touch the subject. • The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to approximately 5 times original size.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 169 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Setting the desired focus method Using the [Custom] menu, you can set the focus method in detail. Focusing/not focusing when the shutter button is pressed halfway [MENU] > [Custom]>[Shutter AF]>[ON]/[OFF] Focusing/Not focusing in advance [MENU] > [Custom]>[Quick AF]>[ON]/[OFF] As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 170 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Turning on/not turning on the AF Assist Lamp [MENU] > [Custom]>[AF Assist Lamp]>[ON]/[OFF] AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) • The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is different depending on the lens used.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 171 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Applicable modes: Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. The operations used to focus manually differ depending on the lens.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 172 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Setting the display method of the MF Assist [MENU] > [Custom]>[MF Assist] Item Description of settings ] Enlarge by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, or by pressing 2 ( ). ] Enlarge by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever. [ [ [ ] [OFF] Enlarge by pressing 2 ( ). MF Assist is not displayed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 173 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording MF ASSIST ∫ Displaying the MF Assist • This is displayed by moving the focus lever, rotating the focus ring, or touching the screen. (In the Creative Control Mode [Miniature Effect], MF Assistance cannot be displayed by touching the screen) • It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area, deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 174 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Technique for Manual Focus 1 Focus by moving the focus lever or rotating the focus ring. 2 Move the focus lever or rotate the focus ring a little further in the same direction. 3 Fine tune the focus by moving the focus lever slightly in the opposite direction or rotating the focus ring slightly in the opposite direction. • If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 175 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording About the focus distance reference mark The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance. Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures. Focus range A Focus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (Wide to focal length 20 mm) [When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS1442A) is used] D 0.3 m (0.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 176 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure. [AF/AE LOCK]/[Fn2] button can be used in two ways, as [AF/AE LOCK] or as [Fn2] (function 2). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to AF/AE Lock. • Refer to P52 for details about the function button.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 177 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK] is released [MENU] > [Custom]>[AF/AE Lock Hold]>[ON]/[OFF] • When AE lock is performed, the brightness of the recording screen that appears on the screen is fixed. • AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode. • AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus. • Only the AF lock is active during motion picture recording.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 178 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Select a Drive Mode Applicable modes: Selecting the drive mode allows you to switch the operation, such as burst recording or the self-timer, for when you press the shutter button. 1 Press 4 ( 2 Select a drive mode. ). 1 2 3 4 A B H 31/3 0RUH VHWWLQJV 6HW A When this is touched, drive mode is returned to default (Single).
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 179 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group (P81). 1 2 Press 4 ( ). Select burst icon ([ [More settings]. ], etc.), and then touch H 31/3 0RUH VHWWLQJV 6HW 3 Touch the burst speed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 180 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording • The Burst speed may become slower depending on the following settings. – [Picture Size] (P188)/[Quality] (P189)/[Sensitivity] (P154)/[Focus Mode] (P162)/ [Focus/Release Priority] (P170) • Burst speed can also be set with [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu. • Refer to P189 for information about RAW files. 4 Focus on the subject and take a picture. 50 i 4:3 L AFS H • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 181 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording • We recommend using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you want to keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P312 for information about the remote shutter. • When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when [Focus Mode] is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure and White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 182 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Applicable modes: Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket [Step]: [3•1/3], [Sequence]: [0/s/r] 1 2 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV Press 4 ( ). Select the Auto Bracket icon ([ 3 1/3 ], etc.), and then touch [More settings].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 183 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording ∫ Cancelling the Auto Bracket Select [ ] (single picture recording) or [ (P178) ] from among the drive modes. ∫ Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto Bracket 1 Select [Auto Bracket] in the [Rec] menu. (P43) 2 Touch [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence]. 3 Touch the setting.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 184 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: 1 2 Press 4 ( ). Select the self-timer icon ([ then touch [More settings]. 10 ], etc.), and H 31/3 0RUH VHWWLQJV 6HW 3 Touch the time setting for the self-timer. Item 10 10 2 Description of settings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 185 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. • A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus. Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not focused, set [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu to [RELEASE].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 186 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P43. • [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. [Photo Style] Applicable modes: 6 effects can be selected to match the image you wish to record.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 187 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording ∫ Adjusting the picture quality • Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto ( 1 2 3 or ) Mode. Touch [ ]/[ ] to select the type of Photo Style. • In Scene Guide Mode, you cannot select the photo style. Touch the items. Drag the slide bar to adjust. 6WDQGDUG -5 0 +5 ±0 S ±0 ±0 ±0 &XVWRP VHWWLQJ 6HW Item Effect [r] Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 188 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Aspect Ratio] Applicable modes: This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Settings [4:3] Description of settings [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV [3:2] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera [16:9] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc. [1:1] Square aspect ratio • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 189 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Quality] Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Settings File format [A] JPEG [›] [ ] [ ] [ Description of settings A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority. ] A standard image quality JPEG image. This is useful for increasing the number of shots without changing the number of pixels. RAWiJPEG You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([A] or [›]) simultaneously.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 190 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Metering Mode] Applicable modes: Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Settings [ ] (Multiple) Description of settings This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 191 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control) Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the background and subject is great, etc. Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF] • [AUTO] automatically sets the intensity of the effect according to the recording conditions.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 192 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [HDR] Applicable modes: You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich gradation. You can minimise the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large. An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG. Settings Description of settings [ON] Records HDR pictures. [OFF] Does not record HDR pictures.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 193 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Multi Exp.] Applicable modes: You can shoot up to four exposures per image. 1 Touch [Start]. 2 Decide on the composition, and take the first picture. • After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the next picture. • The following operations can be performed by touching an item. 1H[W 5HWDNH [Next]: [Retake]: [Exit]: 3 ([LW Advance to the next picture. Return to the first picture.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 194 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording ∫ About Automatic Gain Control setting Select [Auto Gain] on the screen shown in step 1 and set it. [ON]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken and the pictures are superimposed over each other. [OFF]: Compensate the exposure to match the subject so that all the superimposed exposure effects will be just right.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 195 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Time Lapse Shot] Applicable modes: You can set the recording start time, the recording interval and the number of pictures, and automatically record subjects such as animals and plants as time elapses. Pictures are recorded as a single Picture Group (P81). You can create motion pictures using [Time Lapse Video] in [Playback] menu. (P234) • Set the date and time settings in advance.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 196 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording 2 3 Touch [Start]. Press the shutter button fully. • The recording starts automatically. • During recording standby, the power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed for a certain period. The Time Lapse Shot is continued even with the power turned off. When the recording start time arrives, the power turns on automatically. To turn on the power manually, press the shutter button halfway.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 197 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Stop Motion Animation] Applicable modes: A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures together. • Set the date and time settings in advance. (P41) • Pictures taken with [Stop Motion Animation] are displayed as a set of group pictures.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 198 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording 2 3 4 Touch [New]. Press the shutter button fully. • Up to 9999 frames can be recorded. Move the subject to decide on the composition. • Repeat recording in the same way. • If this unit is turned off while recording, a message for resuming the recording is displayed. Selecting [Yes] allows you to continue the recording from the interruption point.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 199 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording 7 Touch [OK]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. • Motion pictures can also be created from [Stop Motion Video] in the [Playback] menu. (P235) ∫ Adding pictures to the Stop Motion Animation group Selecting [Additional] in step 2 will display group pictures recorded with [Stop Motion Animation]. Select a set of group pictures, touch [Set], and then select [Yes] on the confirmation screen.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 200 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Electronic Shutter] Applicable modes: The shutter sound can be turned off for recording in a quiet environment. The mechanical shutter is disabled, making it easier to take pictures with minimised blur. We recommended making a trial recording in advance because distorted subjects and horizontal stripes may be recorded depending on the recording conditions. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Flash is fixed to [Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]).
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 201 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Red-Eye Removal] Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] •[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON]. Not available in these cases: • Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 202 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [ISO Increments] Applicable modes: You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV. Settings [1/3 EV] [160]/[200]/[250]/[320]/[400]/[500]/[640]/[800]/[1000]/[1250]/[1600]/[2000]/ [2500]/[3200]/[4000]/[5000]/[6400]/[8000]/[10000]/[12800]/[H.16000]¢/ [H.20000]¢/[H.25600]¢ [1 EV] [160]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[H.25600]¢ ¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 203 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Long Shtr NR] Applicable modes: The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take beautiful pictures. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • If you set [ON], the countdown screen is displayed when the shutter button is pressed. Do not move the camera at this time.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 204 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Ex. Tele Conv.] • Refer to P134 for details. [Digital Zoom] • Refer to P137 for details. [Color Space] Applicable modes: Set this when you want to correct the colour reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, printer etc. Settings Description of settings [sRGB] Colour space is set to sRGB colour space. This is widely used in computer related equipment. [AdobeRGB] Colour space is set to AdobeRGB colour space.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 205 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Face Recog.] Applicable modes: Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[MEMORY] [Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera. [Face Recog.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 206 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording • [Face Recog.] only works when the AF Mode is set to [š]. • During the Burst Mode, [Face Recog.] picture information can be attached to only the first picture. • Similarity in facial features can result in one person being recognised as another. • Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognise distinctive facial features than regular Face Detection.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 207 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person (up to 3 pictures/registration).
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 208 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording 4 Set the item. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item [Name] Description of settings It is possible to register names. 1 Touch [SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P64. [Age] It is possible to register the birthday. 1 Touch [SET]. 2 Set the Year/Month/Day by touching [ and touch [Set]. ]/[ ] for each item, To add additional face images.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 209 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. 1 2 3 Touch [MEMORY]. Touch the face image to edit or delete. Set the item. Item Description of settings [Info Edit] Changing the information of an already registered person. Perform step 4 in “Face Settings”.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 210 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Recording [Profile Setup] Applicable modes: If you set the name and birthday of your baby or pet in advance, you can record their name and age in months and years in the images. You can display these at playback or stamp the recorded images using [Text Stamp] (P230). Settings: [ ] ([Baby1])/[ ] ([Baby2])/[ ] ([Pet])/[OFF]/[SET] ∫ Setting [Age] or [Name] 1 2 3 4 Touch [SET]. Touch [Baby1], [Baby2] or [Pet]. Touch [Age] or [Name].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 211 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Motion Picture 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. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded. Refer to P22 for details.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 213 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Motion Picture ∫ Indication of the icon A Format B Size C Frame rate (sensor output) A B AVCHD FHD 50i C • What is bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 214 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Motion Picture Recording Motion Picture 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is • • • • 2 possible. The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures. If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will disappear. Press [DISP.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 215 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Motion Picture • The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture. • When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), if you take your finger off the zoom lever, focus lever or function lever during recording of a motion picture, the sound of the lever returning may be recorded. When returning the lever to its starting position, do so quietly.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 216 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Motion Picture Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Applicable modes: Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording) During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. • Simultaneous recording indicator A is displayed while recording still pictures. • Recording with the Touch Shutter function (P70) is also available.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 217 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Motion Picture Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) Recording Mode: It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to [ ]. Select [Exposure Mode] in the [Motion Picture] menu. (P43) Touch any of [P], [A], [S] or [M].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 218 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Motion Picture Minimising operational sounds during motion picture recording The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture. Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures. • Set [Silent Operation] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [ON]. 1 2 3 Start recording. Touch [ ]. Touch icon to display the setting screen.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 219 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Motion Picture Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P43. • [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. – For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in the [Rec] menu.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 220 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Motion Picture [Rec Highlight] Applicable modes: White saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P149) referring to the histogram (P74) and then taking the picture. It may result in a better quality picture. [Ex. Tele Conv.] • Refer to P133 for details.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 221 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Motion Picture [Mic Level Disp.] Applicable modes: Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the recording screen. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Not available in these cases: • Not available with [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode. [Mic Level Adj.] Applicable modes: Adjust the sound input level to 19 different levels. Not available in these cases: • Not available with [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode. [Special Mic.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 222 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Menu With this menu, you can use various playback functions such as cropping and other editing of recorded images, protect settings, etc. • With [Clear Retouch], [Text Stamp], [Time Lapse Video], [Stop Motion Video], [Resize] or [Cropping], a new edited picture is created.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 223 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing ∫ Operations during a slide show 3 Play/Pause 4 Exit slide show 2 Back to previous picture (while pausing/playing back motion pictures/playing back group pictures) 1 Ahead to next picture (while pausing/playing back motion pictures/playing back group pictures) Rear dial (left) Rear Increase volume level dial (right) Reduce volume level • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 224 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Setup] [Duration] or [Repeat] can be set. Item Settings [Duration] [1SEC]/[2SEC]/[3SEC]/[5SEC] [Repeat] [ON]/[OFF] [Sound] [AUTO]: Music is played when the still pictures are played back, and audio is played when the motion pictures are played back. [Music]: Music is played back. [Audio]: Audio (only for motion pictures) is played back. [OFF]: There will be no sound.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 225 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Playback Mode] Playback in [Normal Play], [Picture Only], [Video Only], [3D Play], [Category Play] or [Favorite Play] can be selected. 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Playback Mode] 2 Touch the group to play back. • Refer to P292 for the method to play back [3D Play] pictures in 3D. When [Category Play] is selected in above step 2 Touch the category to play back.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 226 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Location Logging] The location information (longitude/latitude) acquired by the smartphone/tablet can be sent to the camera and written in images. Preparation: Sending location information to the camera from the smartphone/tablet. • You need to install “Panasonic Image App” on your smartphone/tablet. (P248) • Read the [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate. 1 Select the menu.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 227 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Clear Retouch] You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the pictures taken. • The erasure operation can only be performed by touching. [Clear Retouch] automatically enables the touch operation. 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Clear Retouch] 2 3 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Drag your finger over the part you want to delete. • The parts to be erased are coloured.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 228 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing • Pictures may appear unnatural because the background of deleted parts is artificially created. • For group pictures, perform [Clear Retouch] on each picture. (They cannot be edited at once.) • When [Clear Retouch] is performed on group pictures, they are saved as new pictures separate from the original ones. Not available in these cases: • Not available when the viewfinder is in use.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 229 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Title Edit] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp] (P230). 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Title Edit]>[Single]/[Multi] 2 Select an image to add text. • [’] is displayed for pictures with titles already registered. [Single] setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally and select an image. 2 Touch [Set].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 230 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Text Stamp]>[Single]/[Multi] 2 Select an image you wish to stamp with text. • [‘] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text. [Single] setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally and select an image. 2 Touch [Set]. 6HW [Multi] setting 1 Touch a picture (repeat).
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 231 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing 4 Select the item to stamp. Item [Shooting Date] Description of settings [W/O TIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITH TIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] [Name] [ ]: ([Face Recognition]) Name registered in [Face Recog.] will be stamped. [ ]: ([Baby/Pet]) Name registered in [Profile Setup] will be stamped. [OFF] [ON]: [Location] Stamps the travel destination name set under [Location].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 232 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer. • You can set up to 100 pictures at one time in [Multi]. • The picture quality may deteriorate when text stamping is carried out. • Depending on the printer being used, some characters may be cut at printing. Check before printing.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 233 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Video Divide] Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. Dividing a motion picture is permanent. Decide before you divide! 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Video Divide] 2 Drag the screen horizontally to select a motion pictures, and then touch [Set]. 3 Touch [ ] at the location to divide.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 234 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Time Lapse Video] This function allows you to create a motion picture from a picture group recorded with [Time Lapse Shot]. The created motion picture is saved in MP4 recording format. 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Time Lapse Video] 2 3 Drag the screen horizontally to select the [Time Lapse Shot] picture group, and then touch [Set]. Select items and settings.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 235 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Stop Motion Video] A Motion picture is created from group pictures taken with [Stop Motion Animation]. Created motion pictures are saved in MP4 recording format. 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Stop Motion Video] 2 3 Drag the screen horizontally to select the Stop Motion Animation group, and then touch [Set]. Create a motion picture by selecting the methods for creating it.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 236 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Resize]>[Single]/[Multi] 2 Select the picture and size. [Single] setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. 2 Touch the size you wish to change, and then touch [Set]. • Confirmation screen is displayed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 237 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Cropping] 2 3 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Select the parts to be cropped. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce Drag: Move • You can also move using the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1. • Enlarge/reduce can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 238 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. [Rotate] (The picture is rotated manually) • The [Rotate] function is disabled when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [OFF]. 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Rotate] 2 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 239 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Favorite] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([Favorite Play]) • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([All Delete Except Favorite]) 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Favorite]>[Single]/[Multi] 2 Select the picture.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 240 ページ２０１３年５月１６日木曜日午前１１時２８分 Playback/Editing [Print Set] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 241 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing ∫ Cancelling all the [Print Set] settings Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Print Set]>[Cancel] • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by touching [Date].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 242 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to delete by mistake. 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Protect]>[Single]/[Multi] 2 Select the picture. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set/Cancel]. • Setting is cancelled by touching [Set/Cancel] again. • Exit the menu after it is set. 6HW &DQFHO [Multi] setting Touch the picture you wish to protect.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 243 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Playback/Editing [Face Rec Edit] You can clear and replace all information relating to face recognition in selected images. 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Playback]>[Face Rec Edit]>[REPLACE]/[DELETE] 2 3 4 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Touch the name of the person you wish to edit. (When [REPLACE] is selected) Touch the person to replace. • Confirmation screen is displayed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 244 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Wi-FiR function/NFC function ∫ Use the camera as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 245 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC ∫ This unit is compatible with NFC Using the NFC “Near Field Communication” function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this camera and the smartphone/tablet. Compatible models This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or higher).
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 246 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC ∫ Describing method In these operating instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. [Wi-Fi] > [New Connection]>[Remote Shooting & View] When “select [Smartphone]”, etc. is described in a step, perform any of the following operations. Touch operation: Button operation: Touch [Smartphone]. Select [Smartphone] with the cursor button, and then press [MENU/SET].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 247 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 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. You can also transfer images easily.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 248 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone/tablet. You need to install “Panasonic Image App” (referred to as “Image App” from this point on) on your smartphone/tablet. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For AndroidTM apps OS Installation procedure For iOS apps Android 2.2~Android 4.2¢ iOS 4.3~iOS 6.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 249 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Connecting to a smartphone/tablet A connection can be easily established by pressing and holding [Wi-Fi] or by using the NFC function. Preparations: • Install the “Image App” in advance. (P248) 1 Press and hold [Wi-Fi]. • The information (SSID and password) required for directly connecting your smartphone/tablet to this unit is displayed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 250 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC ∫ Changing the connection method To change the connection method, press [DISP.], and then select the connection method. On the camera Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P280) On your smartphone/tablet When connecting with [Via Network]: 1 2 3 Turn on the Wi-Fi function. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set. Start “Image App ”.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 251 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Connecting to a smartphone/tablet by using the NFC function Using the NFC “Near Field Communication” function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this camera and the smartphone/tablet. ∫ Compatible models This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or higher).
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 252 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC When connecting for the first time, the connection confirmation screen is displayed 1 2 When the connection confirmation screen is displayed on this unit, select [Yes]. Touch the smartphone/tablet to [ ] of the camera again. • The connected smartphone/tablet is registered to this camera. • You can register up to 20 smartphones/tablets. When the number exceeds 20, registrations will be deleted, starting from the oldest touched one.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 253 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) 1 2 Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P249) Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet. • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Motion pictures can also be recorded. • Some settings are not available. • When this unit is in Panorama Shot Mode, remote recording cannot be performed. • The screen differs depending on the operating system.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 254 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Transferring/saving images stored in the camera easily with NFC Using the NFC function, you can transfer images in the camera to a smartphone/tablet. An image can be sent on site immediately after taking it, so you can easily send it to the smartphone/tablet¢ of your family or friend. ¢ Installing the “Image App” is required for use. Preparation: (On the camera) • Set [NFC Operation] to [ON]. (P288) • Set [Touch Sharing] to [ON].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 255 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Sending images in the camera to an SNS 1 2 3 Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P249) Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet. Drag an image to send it to an SNS, etc. • The image is sent to a web service such as an SNS. • The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, left or right according to your preference.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 256 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera ∫ Methods for sending and images that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD 3D Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording]) ± — — — — Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) ± — ± — — • Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 257 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording]) 1 Select the menu. [Wi-Fi] > 2 [New Connection]>[Send Images While Recording]>[Smartphone] Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P280) On your smartphone/tablet When connecting with [Via Network]: 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function. 2 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set. 3 Start “Image App”.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 258 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) 1 Select the menu. [Wi-Fi] > 2 [New Connection]>[Send Images Stored in the Camera]>[Smartphone] Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P280) On your smartphone/tablet When connecting with [Via Network]: 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function. 2 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set. 3 Start “Image App”.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 259 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Displaying pictures on a TV You can display pictures on a TV that supports the Digital Media Renderer (DMR) function of the DLNA standard. Preparations: Set the TV to DLNA waiting mode. • Read the operating instructions for your TV. • For details on compatible devices, refer to the support sites below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) 1 Select the menu.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 260 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC When sending images to Printer You can send images to a compatible printer, and print them wirelessly. ∫ Methods for sending and images that can be sent Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD 3D ± — — — — • Some images may not be sent depending on the device. • For details on how to send images, refer to P286.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 261 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC When sending images to AV device You can send pictures and motion pictures to AV devices in your house (home AV devices). You can also send them to the devices (external AV devices) of your family or friends living away from you via “LUMIX CLUB”.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 262 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Preparations: When sending a picture to [Home], set your device to DLNA waiting mode. • Read the operating instructions of your device for details. When sending images to [External], the following are required: • Registration to “LUMIX CLUB” (P274) • Address number and access number acquired by the destination External AV device. (P279) Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 263 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) 1 Select the menu. [Wi-Fi] > 2 3 4 5 [New Connection]>[Send Images Stored in the Camera]>[AV device] Select [Home] or [External]. Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P280) • When [External] is selected, [Direct] cannot be selected. Select a device you want to connect. • When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 264 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC When sending images to PC You can send pictures and motion pictures recorded with this unit to a PC.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 265 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC To create a folder that receives images • Create a PC user account [account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 32 characters)] consisting of alphanumeric characters. An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters. ∫ When using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” 1 Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to the PC.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 266 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording]) 1 Select the menu. [Wi-Fi] > [New Connection]>[Send Images While Recording]>[PC] 2 3 Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P280) Select the PC you want to connect to. • When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter the 4 Select the folder you want to send.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 267 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) 1 Select the menu. [Wi-Fi] > [New Connection]>[Send Images Stored in the Camera]>[PC] 2 3 Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P280) Select the PC you want to connect to. • When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter the 4 Select the folder you want to send.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 268 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Using Web services You can send pictures and motion pictures to an SNS, etc. via “LUMIX CLUB”. By setting up automatic transfers of pictures and motion pictures to the [Cloud Sync. Service], you can receive the transferred pictures or motion pictures on a PC or smartphone. LUMIX CLUB A Wireless access point B [Web service] C [Cloud Sync. Service] Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 269 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Preparations: You need to register to “LUMIX CLUB” (P274) to send a picture to a web service. To send images to a web service, you need to register the web service. (P268) Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 270 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Registering web services When sending images to web services, the web service being used must be registered with the “LUMIX CLUB”. • Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible web services. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/lumix_faqs/ Preparation: Make sure that you have created an account on the web service you want to use, and have the login information available.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 271 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) 1 Select the menu. [Wi-Fi] > [New Connection]>[Send Images Stored in the Camera]>[Web service] 2 3 Select [Via Network], and connect. (P281) Select a web service you want to connect. • When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, 4 Select [Single Select] or [Multi Select]. • To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 272 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ∫ Methods for sending and images that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD 3D Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording]) ± — — — ± Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) ± — ± — ± • Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 273 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording]) 1 Select the menu. [Wi-Fi] > [New Connection]>[Send Images While Recording]>[Cloud Sync. Service] 2 3 Select [Via Network], and connect. (P281) Check the send setting. • When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, 4 Take pictures. • To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi]. (P245) press [DISP.].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 274 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB” About the [LUMIX CLUB] Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” login ID (free). If you register this unit to the “LUMIX CLUB”, you can synchronise images between the devices you are using, or transfer these images to web services. Use the “LUMIX CLUB” when uploading pictures to web services or external AV device. • You can set the same “LUMIX CLUB” login ID for this unit and a smartphone/tablet.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 275 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC 5 Read through the “LUMIX CLUB” terms of use and select [Agree]. • You can switch pages by 3/4. • You can enlarge (2k) the display by rotating the rear dial to the right. • You can reset the enlarged display to its original size (1k) by rotating the rear dial to the left. 6 7 • You can move the position of the enlarged display with 3/4/2/1. • Press [ ] to cancel the process without acquiring a login ID. Enter a password.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 276 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Using the acquired login ID/Checking or changing the login ID or password ([Change Login ID]) Preparation: When using the acquired login ID, check the ID and password. To change the “LUMIX CLUB” password on the camera, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone/tablet or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB” password in advance. • The login ID and password registered to the “LUMIX CLUB” cannot be changed on this unit.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 277 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone/tablet • Setting the same login ID on this unit and your smartphone/tablet is convenient for sending images on this unit to other devices or web services. When either this unit or the smartphone/tablet has acquired the login ID: 1 2 Connect this unit to the smartphone/tablet. (P249) From the “Image App” menu, set the common login ID.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 278 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Delete your login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account. 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Setup]>[Wi-Fi]>[Wi-Fi Setup]>[LUMIX CLUB] 2 3 4 5 Select [Delete account]. • The message is displayed. Select [Next]. Select [Yes] in the login ID delete confirmation screen. • The message is displayed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 279 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Configuring the external AV device settings Images can be sent to the AV device of relatives and acquaintances via “LUMIX CLUB”. • See the following site for AV device that is compatible with “LUMIX CLUB”. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Preparations: Check the address number (16-digit number) and access number (4-digit number) of the destination AV device issued by “LUMIX CLUB”.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 280 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC About Connections You can select a connection method after selecting a Wi-Fi function and a destination. Performing a direct connection is convenient for when you are in a place away from home where wireless access points are not available or for when connecting temporarily to a device you do not usually use.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 281 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Connecting from your house (via the network) You can select the method for connecting to a wireless access point. ¢ WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices. To check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS, refer to the manual of the wireless access point.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 282 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [Manual Connection]) Search for available wireless access points. • Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. • When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless access point you are using. 1 Select the wireless access point you are connecting to.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 283 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Connecting from a location away from your house (direct connection) You can select the method for connecting to the device you are using. Select the connection method supported by your device. Connection method [Wi-Fi Direct] [WPS Connection] Description of settings 1 2 3 Set the device to Wi-Fi DirectTM mode. Select [Wi-Fi Direct]. Select the device to connect to. • Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 284 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) When the Wi-Fi function is used, a record is saved in the history. You can register records as favourites. Connecting from the history or favourites allows you to easily connect with the same settings as the previous ones. 1 Press [Wi-Fi].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 285 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Editing the items registered to favourites 1 2 3 4 Press [Wi-Fi]. Select [Select a destination from Favorite]. Select the favourite item you want to edit, and then press 1. Select the item. Item Description of settings [Remove from Favorite] [Change the Order in Favorite] [Change the Registered Name] — Select the destination. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P64.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 286 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC About settings for sending images When sending images, select the method for sending them after selecting [New Connection]. After the connection has been completed, settings for sending, such as the image size for sending, can also be changed. • When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 287 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Changing the settings for sending images Pressing [DISP.] after completing a connection allows you to change the settings for sending such as the image size for sending. Item [Size] [File Format] Description of settings Resize the image to send. [Original]/[Auto]¢1/[Change] • If you select [Auto], the image size is determined by the circumstances at the destination.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 288 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. [Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. (excluding [Network Address]) Select the menu. [MENU] > [Setup]>[Wi-Fi]>[Wi-Fi Setup]>Desired item to be set [LUMIX CLUB] Acquires or changes the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID. • Refer to P274 for details. You can set the workgroup.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 289 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Wi-Fi/NFC Sets a picture transfer that uses the NFC function. [Touch Sharing] [ON]: When a connection is established with the NFC function during single picture playback, the picture can be transferred. [OFF] To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by a third party and to protect saved personal information, it is recommended that you protect the Wi-Fi function with a password.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 290 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment Enjoying 3D pictures Taking 3D pictures Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional) to the camera allows you to take 3D pictures for extra impact. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. 1 2 Attach the 3D interchangeable lens to the camera. Bring the subject into the frame and record by pressing the shutter button fully. • Focusing is not required when recording 3D pictures.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 292 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment Playing back 3D pictures Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact. It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 3D compatible television with an SD card slot. Preparations: Set the [HDMI Mode] to [AUTO], [1080p] or [1080i]. (P60) Set the [3D Playback] to [ ].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 293 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment • When a picture recorded in 3D is displayed on this unit, it is played back in 2D (conventional image). • A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching playback back and forth from 3D to 2D pictures. • When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 294 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off. • Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. 1 High quality 2 HDMI socket 3 Video socket 1 Connect the camera and a TV.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 295 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment 2 3 Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connector in use. Turn the camera on and then press [(]. • Input of the TV will switch automatically and playback screen is displayed when connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using an HDMI mini cable with the [VIERA Link] (P61) set to [ON].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 296 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment Using VIERA Link (HDMI) What is the VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)? • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 297 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Other linked operations Turning this unit off: If you use the remote control for the TV to turn the TV off, this unit is also turned off. Automatic input switching: • If you connect with an HDMI mini cable and then turn this unit on, and then press [(], the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 298 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 299 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment 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.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 300 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Installing supplied software • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. 1 Check the environment of your PC. • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 301 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Transferring pictures to a PC Preparations: 1 Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to the PC. Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). • Please turn this unit on and your PC before connecting. • Open and rotate the monitor of this unit so that the screen faces out. • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 302 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Copying to a PC without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” If you are not able to install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”, you can copy files and folders to your PC by dragging and dropping files from this unit. • The content (folder structure) on the card of this unit is as follows.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 303 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Select the [ ] icon in the task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject DMC-XXX] (XXX varies by model). • Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. • If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not displayed on the monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 304 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder If you insert card holding content recorded with this unit into a Panasonic recorder, you can dub the content to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD etc. Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, MPO, AVCHD, or MP4).
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 305 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s monitor. • Grouped pictures are displayed individually. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 306 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Print]. PictBridge Pi 0XOWL 3ULQW 3ULQW 2 Touch [Print start]. • Refer to P307 for the items that can be set before starting to print the pictures. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 2 Touch [Multi Print]. Touch the item.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 307 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 308 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ [Paper Size] Item { Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] [16:9] 100 mmk148 mm 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 309 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Layout printing When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper. For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [Page Layout] to [ä] and then set [Num.of prints] to 4 for the picture that you want to print. When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 310 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Optional accessories External Flash (optional) After attaching the flash (DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500: optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL360L: optional) 1 2 3 4 Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 311 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others • You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when attaching the external flash. • Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 312 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others External Microphone (optional) Using the stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional), you can switch between the gun (ultra-directional) recording and the wide range stereo recording. Preparations: • Close the built-in flash, and then turn this unit off. 1 2 3 Attach the dedicated stereo shotgun microphone to this unit, and then turn this unit on. Select [Special Mic.] on the [Motion Picture] menu.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 313 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others AC adaptor (optional)/DC coupler (optional) By connecting the AC adaptor (optional), and then plugging them into an electrical socket, you can connect this unit to a PC or printer and use without worrying about the capacity of the battery. To use the AC adaptor, a DC coupler (optional) is required. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 314 ページ２０１３年５月１６日木曜日午前１１時２８分 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 Recording in Programme AE Mode [ 1 2 3 ] On-monitor recording information 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 50 4:3 L 1 20 23 AFS × 26 13 Fn6 25 Fn7 3.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 316 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others ¢1 Displayed only on the on-monitor recording information screen. ¢2 Only available when a lens that supports the Stabiliser function is attached. ¢3 Only displayed in the monitor. ¢4 It is possible to switch the display between the number of recordable pictures and available recording time with the [Remaining Disp.] setting in the [Custom] menu. ¢5 “m” is an abbreviation for minute and “s” for second.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 317 ページ２０１３年５月１６日木曜日午前１１時２８分 Others ∫ In playback Detailed information Histogram display display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4:3 1 20 3s 19 18 17 16 15 9 pic. 67 '$< 1 2 AWB ISO 160 WB 160 AFS P F3.5 60 STD. 0 ISO160 '(& s 4:3 L 100-0001 RGB 12 PRQWK GD\V 14 0 8 9 10 11 0 60 F3.5 L 1/98 F3.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 318 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting. (P242) [This picture cannot be deleted]/[Some pictures cannot be deleted] • This feature can only be used with pictures that comply with the DCF standard.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 319 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others [Memory Card Error]/[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used] > Use a card compatible with this unit. (P37) • SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) • SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) [Insert SD card again]/[Try another card] • An error has occurred accessing the card. > Insert the card again. > Insert a different card.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 320 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others [Editing operation cannot proceed as information processing is ongoing.] • When there are too many image files, the currently retrieving information icon ([ ] or [ ]) may be displayed on the playback screen for a long period of time. During this time, deletion and use of the [Playback] menu are not possible.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 321 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others [Upload to the Cloud Folder is available after Cloud Sync settings have been set up on downloadable devices such as PCs or smartphones.] • Devices that download images from a cloud folder are not registered. • Perform Cloud Sync setting. Configure the settings on a PC with “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” or on a smartphone/tablet with “Image App”. Refer to P272 for details on [Cloud Sync. Service].
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 322 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Menu list Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu. [Rec] P322 [Custom] [Playback] [Motion Picture] P326 [Setup] P325 P328 P330 [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.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 323 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others [Multi Exp.] Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times equivalent per a single image) P193 [Time Lapse Shot] You can set the recording start time, the recording interval and the number of pictures, and automatically record subjects such as animals and plants as time elapses. P195 [Stop Motion Animation] A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures together.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 324 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others [Stabilizer] When camera shake is sensed during recording, the camera corrects it automatically. P131 [Face Recog.] Sets the focus and exposure automatically prioritising registered faces. P205 [Profile Setup] If you set the name and birthday of your baby or pet in advance, you can record their name and age in months and years in the images.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 325 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 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. – For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in the [Rec] menu.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 326 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 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.] Registers the current camera settings as custom set. P129 [AF/AE Lock] Sets the fixed content for focusing and exposure when the AF/AE lock is on.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 327 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others [MF Guide] When you set the focus manually, an MF guide that allows you to check the direction to achieve focus is displayed. P171 [Peaking] In-focus portions are highlighted when focus is being adjusted manually. P172 [Histogram] This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. P74 [Guide Line] This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 328 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others [Eye Sensor] Enable or disable the eye sensor. You can also set the sensitivity of the eye sensor. P66 [Self Timer Auto Off] Sets whether or not to cancel the self-timer when this unit is turned off. P185 [Touch Settings] Enables/disables the Touch operation. P18 [Touch Scroll] This allows you to set the speed of continuously forwarding or rewinding pictures using touch operation.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 329 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others [Economy] Suppresses the unit’s power consumption to prevent the battery from being run down. P59 [USB Mode] Sets the communication method when connecting using the USB connection cable (supplied). P59 [Output] This sets how the unit connects to a television etc. P60 [VIERA Link] Equipment that supports the VIERA Link will connect automatically. P61 [3D Playback] Set the output method for 3D pictures.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 330 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others [Playback] This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures. [2D/3D Settings] Switches the playback method for 3D images. P222 [Slide Show] Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in order. P222 [Playback Mode] Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back only particular images.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 331 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P331–346). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P62) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on. • The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery. • If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 332 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Recording Taking pictures is not possible. The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed. • Is the subject focused? > [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take pictures until the subject is in focus.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 333 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others The recorded picture is blurred. The Optical Image Stabiliser is not effective. • The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabiliser function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P65) > We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P184) when taking pictures with a slow shutter speed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 334 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 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 colour. These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 335 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Motion pictures Recording motion pictures is not possible. • You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large capacity card. Motion picture recording stops in the middle. • Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures. • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 336 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject. • Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or you may see colours along the edge depending on the zoom factor, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used. This is not a malfunction.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 337 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Monitor/Viewfinder The Monitor/Viewfinder turns off although the camera is turned on. • If no operations are performed during the set time period, [Auto LVF/Monitor Off] (P59) is activated, and the Monitor/Viewfinder turns off. • When an object or your hand is positioned near the eye sensor, the Monitor display may switch to the Viewfinder display. (P66) The Monitor/Viewfinder is too bright or dark. • Check [Monitor Luminance] setting.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 338 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Noise appears on the monitor. • In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the monitor. The colour tone of the viewfinder differs from the actual tone. • Being a characteristic of the viewfinder of this unit, this phenomenon is not a problem. Recorded images are not affected. Playback The picture being played back is not rotated, or is rotated in an unexpected direction, when displayed.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 339 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Playback sound or operation sound is too low. • Is something covering up the speaker? (P14) Images with different date as recorded date are played back in the Calendar Playback. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P41) • Images edited on a PC or images recorded on other cameras might display a different date to the recorded date during the Calendar Playback. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 340 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Wi-Fi function It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected. • Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network. • Connection types and security setting methods are different depending on the wireless access point. > Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 341 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone/tablet. • It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting of the smartphone/tablet, but it is not a malfunction. This unit is not displayed in the Wi-Fi setting screen of the smartphone/tablet. It takes time to setup the connection. > Try switching the ON/OFF of the Wi-Fi function in the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone/ tablet.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 342 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others The image that was supposed to have uploaded to the web service is not there. • Upload may not complete when it is disconnected while transmitting the image. • It may take some time after uploading the image to be reflected in the web service depending on the status of the server. > Wait for a while and try again. • You can check the transmission status on the web service link settings by logging into “LUMIX CLUB”.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 343 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Motion picture cannot be transmitted. • File format of the motion picture that can be sent differs depending on the destination. (P256, 260, 261, 264, 268, 272) • Is the size of the image too large? > Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide] (P233). I cannot send images to an AV device. • Sending may fail depending on the operational status of the AV device. Also, sending may take a while.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 344 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others The picture is not displayed fully on the TV. > Check [TV Aspect] setting. (P60) VIERA Link does not work. • Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)? (P294) > Confirm that the HDMI mini cable (optional) is firmly fitted. > Press [(] on this unit. • Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]? (P61) > Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 345 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer that does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB Mode]. (P59, 305) The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. > When using a printer with a Cropping or borderless printing function, cancel this function before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 346 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [ the desired language. (P62) ] and then select the [~] icon to set Part of the picture is flashing in black and white. • This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area. (P84) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 347 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera 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.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 348 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth. • Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring and the focus ring with a dry, dustless cloth.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 349 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others About the Monitor/Viewfinder • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the Monitor/Viewfinder will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 350 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 351 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others About 3D ∫ About 3D recording With the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subject at less than the minimum focus distance. • The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort. • When the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional) is used, the minimum focus distance is 0.6 m (2.0 feet). When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens attached, be careful not to shake the unit.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 352 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 353 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others About the personal information If a name or birthday is set for [Profile Setup]/Face Recognition function, this personal information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image. Setting a Wi-Fi password is recommended to protect personal information.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 354 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH] • Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 355 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 Others • G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard. • Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.
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DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z82_mst.book 356 ページ２０１３年４月１８日木曜日午前１１時５３分 • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.