Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 - Operating Instructions For Advanced Features Manual

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Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-GX85

SQW0685

F0416CT0

until

2015/9/2

Message Display P316

Troubleshooting P318

Finding the information you need P2

Contents P4

Contents by Function P9

Menu list P187

Main Page

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)35
Re-Adjusting the Clock36
Basic Operations37
Tips for Taking Good Pictures37
Extending/Retracting the Lens [When the Interchangeable Lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) Is Attached]38
Adjust the Angle of the Monitor39
Using the Viewfinder40
Shutter Button (Taking Pictures)42
Motion Picture Button (Recording Motion Pictures)42
Mode Dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)43
Front Dial/Rear Dial44
Cursor Buttons/[Menu/Set] Button47
[DISP.] Button (Switching the Displayed Information)48
Touch Screen (Touch Operations)51
Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function52
Setting Menu Items54
Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)56
Customising the Quick Menu Settings57
Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Buttons (Function Buttons)58
Entering Text61
Recording Modes62
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)62
Recording Night Scenes ([Ihandheld Night Shot])65
Combining Pictures into a Single Picture with Rich Gradation ([Ihdr])66
Taking a Picture with a Blurred Background (Defocus Control)67
Recording Images by Changing the Brightness or Colour Tone68
Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed (Programme AE Mode)69
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed71
Aperture-Priority AE Mode72
Shutter-Priority AE Mode72
Manual Exposure Mode73
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)75
Easily Set Aperture/Shutter Speed for Suitable Exposure (One Push AE)76
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)77
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Guide Mode)80
Taking Pictures with Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)83
Recording Motion Pictures with Manually Set Aperture Value/Shutter Speed (Creative Video Mode)89
Minimising Operational Sounds During Motion Picture Recording90
Registering Your Preferred Settings (Custom Mode)91
Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)91
Recording Using Registered Custom Set92
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour Tone Settings93
Adjusting Focus Automatically93
Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)95
Creative Video Mode96
Auto Focus Mode97
Setting up Position of the AF Area/Changing Size of the AF Area102
Setting the AF Area Position with the Touch Pad104
Optimising the Focus and Brightness for a Touched Position105
Adjusting Focus Manually106
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)109
Compensating the Exposure110
Setting the Light Sensitivity112
Adjusting the White Balance114
K Photo and Drive Settings118
Recording 4K Photos118
Recording with [4K Burst]121
Recording with [4K Burst(S/S)]121
Recording with [4K Pre-Burst]122
Notes on the 4K Photo Function123
[Rec Format]124
Selecting Pictures from 4K Burst File and Saving126
Selecting a Focus Point after Recording ([Post Focus])131
Recording Using [Post Focus]131
Selecting the Desired Focus Area and Saving a Picture133
Select a Drive Mode134
Burst Mode135
Self-Timer137
Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording)138
Exposure Bracket139
Aperture Bracket140
Focus Bracket140
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])141
[Rec Quality]142
Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation])143
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash146
Image Stabiliser146
Motion Pictures in 4K146
Taking Pictures with the Zoom150
Raising the Telescopic Effect151
Zooming Using Touch Operations (Touch Zoom)155
Taking Pictures by Using the Flash156
Setting the Flash Functions158
Changing the Firing Mode158
Changing Flash Mode159
Setting to the 2Nd Curtain Synchro161
Adjust the Flash Output162
Synchronising the Output of the Flash to the Exposure Compensation162
Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes163
Using Other Settings for Wireless Flash Recording165
Recording Motion Pictures166
Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture166
Setting the Format, Size and Recording Frame Rate168
How to Set Focus When Recording a Motion Picture ([Continuous AF])170
Recording Motion Pictures that Pan and Zoom While Maintaining a Fixed Camera Position ([4K Live Cropping])171
[4K Live Cropping]171
Recording Still Pictures While Recording Motion Pictures174
Recording Snap Movies176
Playing Back and Editing Images179
Playing Back Pictures179
Playing Back Motion Pictures180
Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture181
Switching the Playback Method182
Using the Playback Zoom182
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)183
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)183
Playing Back Group Pictures184
Deleting Pictures186
Using Menu Functions187
Menu List187
[Rec] Menu187
[Motion Picture] Menu208
[MIC Level Adj.]208
[Wind Noise Canceller]209
[Custom] Menu210
Zebra Pattern216
[Monochrome Live View]217
[Setup] Menu220
[Sensor Cleaning]227
[Custom] Menu227
Processing227
[Playback] Menu228
[Light Composition]237
[Clear Retouch]239
[Title Edit]240
[Text Stamp]241
[Favorite]247
[Print Set]248
[Protect]249
Using the Wi-Fi Function251
What You Can Do with the Wi-Fi Function251
Wi-Fi Function252
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet254
Installing the Smartphone/Tablet App "Image App254
Connecting to a Smartphone/Tablet255
Taking Images Via a Smartphone/Tablet (Remote Recording)259
Playing Back Images in the Camera260
Saving Images Stored in the Camera260
Sending Images in the Camera to an SNS261
Adding Location Information to Images Stored in the Camera from a Smartphone/Tablet261
Combining Motion Pictures Recorded with Snap Movie According to Your Preference on a Smartphone/Tablet263
Displaying Pictures on a TV264
Sending Images265
Sending Images to a Smartphone/Tablet269
Printing Wirelessly270
When Sending Images to AV Device271
When Sending Images to PC272
Using Web Services274
When Sending Images to Web Service274
When Sending Images to [Cloud Sync. Service]277
Registering to the "LUMIX CLUB278
About the [LUMIX CLUB]278
About Connections282
Connecting Via a Wireless Access Point (Via the Network)283
Connecting the Camera and Another Device Directly (Direct Connection)285
Connecting Quickly with the same Settings as the Previous Ones ([Select a Destination from History]/[Select a Destination from Favorite])286
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu288
Connecting to Other Equipment290
Watching 4K Motion Pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K Motion Pictures on Your PC or Recorder290
Watching Motion Pictures in 4K290
Storing 4K Motion Pictures291
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen292
Using VIERA Link (HDMI)294
Saving Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on Your PC295
Downloading Software296
Transferring Images to a PC298
Saving Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on a Recorder300
Printing the Pictures301
Enjoying 3D Pictures304
Others307
Optional Accessories307
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display309
Message Display316
Troubleshooting318
Cautions for Use328

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