Panasonic Lumix DC-GX880

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/

H-FS35100)

Rotate the zoom ring of the lens.

When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042)

Move the zoom lever of the lens.

Zoom operations

T side: Enlarges distant subject

W side: Widens angle of view

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Finding the Information You Need2
How to Use this Manual3
Table of Contents4
Contents by Function9
Before Use12
Care of the Camera12
Standard Accessories13
Names and Functions of Components14
About the Lens17
Getting Started/Basic Operations18
Attaching the Shoulder Strap18
Charging the Battery19
Inserting the Battery20
Charging21
Approximate Operating Time and Number of Recordable Pictures24
Inserting and Removing the Card (Optional)27
Card Information28
Formatting the Card (Initialisation)29
Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time30
Attaching/Removing the Lens32
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)36
Re-Adjusting the Clock37
Basic Operations38
Tips for Taking Good Pictures38
Extending/Retracting the Lens [When the Interchangeable Lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) Is Attached]39
Adjust the Angle of the Monitor40
Shutter Button (Taking Pictures)41
Motion Picture Button (Recording Motion Pictures)41
Mode Dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)42
Control Dial43
Cursor Buttons/[Menu/Set] Button43
[DISP.] Button (Switching the Displayed Information)44
Touch Screen (Touch Operations)46
Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function47
[REC. SETTING RESET] Button (Resetting the Recording Settings)49
Setting Menu Items50
Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)52
Customising the Quick Menu Settings53
Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Buttons (Function Buttons)54
Entering Text57
Recording Modes58
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)58
Taking Handheld Shots of Night Scenes ([Ihandheld Night Shot])61
Combining Pictures into a Single Picture with Rich Gradation ([Ihdr])62
Taking Pictures with Customised Colour, Defocus Control, and Brightness Settings63
Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])65
Changing the Way the Shutter Is Released74
Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed (Programme AE Mode)76
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed78
Aperture-Priority AE Mode79
Shutter-Priority AE Mode79
Manual Exposure Mode80
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)82
Easily Set Aperture/Shutter Speed for Suitable Exposure (One Push AE)83
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)84
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Guide Mode)87
Taking Pictures of Children or Portraits with Optimal Settings90
Child Mode90
Portrait Mode91
Taking Pictures with Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)92
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour Tone Settings98
Adjusting Focus Automatically98
Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)100
Auto Focus Mode102
Setting up Position of the AF Area/Changing Size of the AF Area107
Optimising the Focus and Brightness for a Touched Position109
Adjusting Focus Manually110
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)113
Compensating the Exposure114
Setting the Light Sensitivity116
Adjusting the White Balance118
K Photo and Drive Settings122
Recording 4K Photos122
Selecting Pictures from 4K Burst File and Saving126
Notes on the 4K Photo Function129
Controlling Focus after Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking)132
Recording Using [Post Focus]132
Selecting the Desired Focus Area and Saving a Picture135
Merging Multiple Pictures to Widen the Focus Range (Focus Stacking)136
Select a Drive Mode138
Burst Mode139
Self-Timer141
Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording)142
Exposure Bracket143
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])144
Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation])147
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash150
Image Stabiliser150
Taking Pictures with the Zoom152
Raising the Telescopic Effect153
Zooming Using Touch Operations (Touch Zoom)157
Taking Pictures by Using the Flash158
Changing Flash Mode160
Setting to the 2Nd Curtain Synchro162
Adjust the Flash Output163
Synchronising the Output of the Flash to the Exposure Compensation163
Recording Motion Pictures164
Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture164
Setting the Format, Size and Recording Frame Rate166
Motion Picture [Rec Format]166
How to Set Focus When Recording a Motion Picture ([Continuous AF])168
Recording Still Pictures While Recording Motion Pictures169
Recording Snap Movies171
Playing Back and Editing Images174
Playing Back Pictures174
Playing Back Motion Pictures175
Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture176
Switching the Playback Method177
Using the Playback Zoom177
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)177
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)178
Playing Back Group Pictures179
Deleting Pictures181
Using Menu Functions182
Menu List182
[Rec] Menu182
Playback182
Delete200
[Motion Picture] Menu202
[MIC Level Adj.]202
[Wind Noise Canceller]203
[Custom] Menu204
[Center Marker]208
Zebra Pattern209
[Monochrome Live View]210
[Setup] Menu213
[Sensor Cleaning]220
[Custom] Menu220
[Playback] Menu221
[Beauty Retouch]226
P177 [RAW Processing]229
P177 [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]231
[Light Composition]232
[Clear Retouch]234
[Title Edit]235
[Text Stamp]236
[Favorite]242
[Print Set]243
[Protect]244
Using the Wi-Fi Function245
What You Can Do with the Wi-Fi ® Function245
Wi-Fi Function246
Wi-Fi246
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet248
Installing the Smartphone/Tablet App "Image App248
Image App248
Connecting to a Smartphone/Tablet249
Taking Images Via a Smartphone/Tablet (Remote Recording)253
Playing Back Images in the Camera254
Saving Images Stored in the Camera254
Sending Images in the Camera to an SNS255
Adding Location Information to Images Stored in the Camera from a Smartphone/Tablet255
Combining Motion Pictures Recorded with Snap Movie According to Your Preference on a Smartphone/Tablet257
Displaying Pictures on a TV258
Sending Images259
Sending Images to a Smartphone/Tablet263
Printing Wirelessly264
Sending Images to AV Device265
Sending Images to PC266
Photofunstudio266
Using Web Services268
When Sending Images to Web Service268
When Sending Images to [Cloud Sync. Service]271
Registering to the "LUMIX CLUB272
About the [LUMIX CLUB]272
About Connections276
Connecting Via a Wireless Access Point (Via the Network)277
Connecting the Camera and Another Device Directly (Direct Connection)279
Connecting Quickly with the same Settings as the Previous Ones ([Select a Destination from History]/[Select a Destination from Favorite])280
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu282
Connecting to Other Equipment284
Watching 4K Motion Pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K Motion Pictures on Your PC or Recorder284
Watching Motion Pictures in 4K284
Storing 4K Motion Pictures285
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen286
Using VIERA Link (HDMI)288
Saving Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on Your PC289
Downloading Software290
SILKYPIX Developer Studio291
Transferring Images to a PC292
Saving Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on a Recorder294
Printing the Pictures295
Enjoying 3D Pictures298
Playing Back Pictures on a TV299
Screen299
Others301
Optional Accessories301
Monitor Display302
Message Display309
Troubleshooting312
Cautions for Use321
Device327
Using [Cloud Sync. Service]328

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