Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- About Operating Instructions
- Chapters
- Contents
- Contents by Function
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Getting Started
- 3. Basic Operations
- 4. Image Recording
- 5. Focus/Zoom
- 6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer
- Selecting the Drive Mode
- Taking Burst Pictures
- 6K/4K Photo Recording
- Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File
- Recording with Time Lapse Shot
- Recording with Stop Motion Animation
- Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos
- Recording Using the Self-timer
- Bracket Recording
- [Live View Composite]
- Post-Focus Recording
- [Silent Mode]
- [Shutter Type]
- Image Stabilizer
- 7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity
- 8. White Balance/Image Quality
- 9. Flash
- 10. Recording Videos
- Recording Videos
- Recording Modes Specifically for Video (Creative Video/S&Q)
- Video Recording Settings
- Time Code
- Using AF (Video)
- Video Brightness and Coloring
- Audio Settings
- Main Assist Functions
- Slow & Quick Video
- [Live Cropping]
- Log Recording
- HLG Videos
- Anamorphic Recording
- List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded
- 11. Connections with External Devices (Video)
- 12. Playing Back and Editing of Images
- 13. Camera Customization
- 14. Menu Guide
- 15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- 16. Connecting to Other Devices
- 17. Materials
- Using Optional Accessories
- Monitor/Viewfinder Displays
- Message Displays
- Troubleshooting
- Cautions for Use
- Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery
- Number of Still Images That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards
- List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying
- List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode
- Specifications
- Index
- Trademarks and Licenses
- Firmware Update

2. Getting Started
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Charging Light Indications
Charging light (red)
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.
Blinking: Charging error.
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You can also charge the battery by connecting a USB device (PC, etc.) and
the camera with the USB connection cable.
Charging may take longer in this case.
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The battery in the Battery Grip (DMW-BGS5: optional) cannot be charged.
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Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
This may cause malfunction.
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Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
This may cause malfunction.
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After charging, disconnect the connection to the power source.
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While the charging light is blinking red, charging is not possible.
– The temperature of the battery or surroundings is either too high or too low.
Try charging at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 oF
and 86 oF).
– The terminals of the battery are dirty.
Remove the battery and wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth.
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Even when the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF] thus turning the camera
off, it consumes power.
When the camera will not be used for a long time, remove the power plug from
the electrical outlet in order to save power.