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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 User`s Manual

1. In CANADA please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT3e96 51 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor Product or Part Name Parts Labor Digital Still Camera 1 year 1 year CCD 6 months 90 days SD Memory Cards Rechargeable Battery Pack defective exchange 90 days Not Applicable During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries ante
2. Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when the exposure is not adequate E Manual Exposure Assistance e The exposure is adequate 3 o TEK Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value Mh e ot to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value US oo v iil e The manual exposure assistance is an approximation We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen Aaoveplpadedeirom ManualsCamera com Manuals Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Operating Instructions for Advanced Features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it E For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied Select the desired language and then click Operating Instructions to install Double click the Operating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop E When the Operating Instructions PDF format will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions PDF format Insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied click and then follow the messages on the screen to install Compatible OS Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 e You can download and install a versio
3. e When H H or E9 is selected the camera automatically detects a person s face and it will adjust the focus and exposure Face Detection e If a tripod is used for instance and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as ff the shutter speed will be slower than normal Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking e When FACE RECOG is set to ON and the face similar to the registered face is detected R is displayed in the top right of E M and EJ x When FACE RECOG is set to ON EJ will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected goovepipalede rom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves E When operating the touch panel You can lock the subject by touching it g is displayed in the lower left of the screen e AF Tracking frame will be displayed in yellow and it will determine the most appropriate scene for the locked subject AF Tracking is canceled when ii is touched E When operating buttons 1 Press lt e ig is displayed in the lower left of the screen AF Tracking frame is displayed
4. M AUTO Exposure Compensation 1 3 EV Step 3 EV to 3 EV Multiple Center weighted Spot 3 0 TFT LCD 3 2 Approx 460 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Touch panel Built in pop up flash GN 6 equivalent ISO100 m Flash range Approx 50 cm 1 64 feet to 4 8 m 15 7 feet When the Interchangeable lens H H014 is mounted ISO AUTO is set Flash range Approx 1 0 m 3 28 feet to 3 4 m 11 2 feet When the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 is mounted WIDE ISO AUTO is set AUTO AUTO Red Eye Reduction Forced ON Forced ON Red eye reduction Slow Sync Slow Sync Red Eye Reduction Forced OFF Equal to or smaller than 1 160th of a second Stereo Monaural SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card When the aspect ratio setting is RE 4000x3000 pixels 2816x2112 pixels 2048x 1536 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is IE 4000 x 2672 pixels 2816x1880 pixels 2048 1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is E1 4000 x 2248 pixels 2816 x 1584 pixels 1920 1080 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is fH 2992x2992 pixels 21122112 pixels 1504x1504 pixels ENG vaT3E9e 45 Recording quality Motion pictures Quality Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures with audio Interface Digital Analog video audio Terminal AV OUT DIGITAL HDMI Live Viewfinder Dimensions Mass weight Operating temperature Operating humidity La
5. NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary between countries Consult your local dealer e Refer to catalogues Web pages for most current information regarding optional accessories http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Beovursesede rom ManualsCamera com Manuals Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Digital Camera Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one O Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS O VISA Credit Card O MasterCard Expiration Date O Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day __ Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032
6. Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries j n Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com For USA and Canada Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in J apan Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals
7. diameter Overall length Mass weight f 14 mm to 42 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 84 mm 7 diaphragm blades circular aperture diaphragm F3 5 Wide to F5 6 Tele F22 12 elements in 9 groups 1 aspherical lens 0 3 m 0 99 feet to from the focus distance reference line 0 16 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 32x Available None Setting of the STABILIZER is done in REC Mode menu Micro Four Thirds Mount 75 Wide to 29 Tele 52 mm 2 05 inch Approx 60 6 mm 2 39 inch Approx 63 6 mm 2 50 inch from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount Approx 165 g 0 22 Ib Ageversegdede rom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory Figure Description DMW BLD10PP Lithum lon Battery DMW AC8PP AC Adaptor DMW DCC9 DC Coupler DMW ZL1 Zoom Lever DMW FL220 DMW FL360 DMW FL500 DMW LVF1 Optional Live viewfinder H VS014140 H FS014042 H FS014045 Beane Less 45 Interchangeable Lens H H020 H F008 H H014 H FS100300 H FT012 DMW LMC46 DMW LND46 DMW LPL46 8 MC Protector ND Filter DMW LMC52 PL Filter Circular Type DMW LND52 DMW LPL52 4 DMW BAL1 Leather Bag DMW BAG1 DMW CG3 Soft Case Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT3E96 49 Accessory Figure Description DMW LFC46 DMW LFC52 pene Gp DMW LRC1
8. VIP PANA 01800 847 7262 Interior 55 5000 1200 Mexico D F and Metropolitan Area email atencion clientes mx panasonic com Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT3E96 55 G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of Lumix LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard e 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 MICRO Union and other countries e Four Thirds and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks in Japan the United States ine European Union and other Z CIID SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Panasonic Comporation and Sony Corporation DI DOLBY e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories STEREO Groaned Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia E rae Mm ll Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation Q EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license QuickTime therefrom e Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe
9. direction and then insert it again doveplpaedeirom ManualsCamera com Manuals 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 Type of card which can be used with this unit pamake SD Memory Card 8 MB to SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card 2 GB or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment SDHC Memory Card 4GB SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory to 32 GB Card compatible equipment Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB 64 GB http panasonic net ave sdcard information SDXC html Only cards bearing the SDHC logo indicating that the card conforms to SD standards may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards Only cards bearing the SDXC logo indicating that the card conforms to SD standards may be used as 48 GB and 64 GB cards Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or higher when recording motion pictures in AVCHD Also use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or higher when recording motion pictures in MOTION JPEG SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing Check via the label on the card etc bi cLrass class Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT3E96 23 Access to the card The access
10. fully charged battery E Recording still pictures when using the LCD monitor By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used Number of recordable pictures Approx 320 pictures Recording time Approx 160 min When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Number of recordable pictures Approx 300 pictures Recording time Approx 150 min Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG varsEss 19 E Recording still pictures when using the Optional Live Viewfinder By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode When the interchangeable lens H H014 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 Recording conditions by CIPA standard e CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association Temperature 23 C 73 4 F Humidity 50 RH when LCD monitor is on e Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 2 GB e Using the supplied battery e Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on e Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording e Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the
11. in the center of the screen e Press lt again to cancel Tracking AF can also be canceled by touching 2 Place the subject in the Tracking frame and press the shutter button halfway to lock the subject e AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject AF tracking frame will turn yellow when you release the shutter button and the optimum scene for the locked subject will be identified e Press MENU SET to cancel Lock can also be canceled by touching a OFF Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VaT3E96 33 Defocus control function You can set to your preferred blurriness 1 Touch Bai to display the setting screen 2 Touch the slide bar to set 3 Recording of pictures or motion pictures e Itis also possible to record a picture by touching 6B Defocus Control is canceled by touching E S4overipalede rom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 Deleting Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered Press gt DW button To delete a single picture d Select the picture to be deleted and then touch Tal B Touch DELETE SINGLE B Touch YES Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT3E96 35 Setting the Menu When MENU SET is pressed REC MODE and 5 menus REC MOTION PICTURE CUSTOM SETUP and PLAYBACK are displayed In the 5 different menus there are menus that allow you to setup the recordi
12. method of disposal Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VQT3E96 5 Contents Information f r Your Saty isinira cents cos capanacdasesscesaceptasegncesceqeideasedsczaeczs secebedeseidars 2 Standard ACCCSSOMCS naiiai sevessccavsn tens cusce cdadesstceveba tench iaaiiai ad aE aa EAEE rant 7 Names and Functions of COMponents ce ceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeaesaeeeeeseeeaeeatenas 9 About the LenS 213 Attaching Detaching the Lens 214 Attaching the Shoulder St eren enata aai E ia aiaia 16 Charging the Battery wc siscccsecsscaccs aeniei diweha cvceesesectuseneseecuastsdiedssetvestecivctsdieasvicuseevdaes 17 Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures 19 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery 122 ADOUL TNE Card vicccccesacstesccsictecetstssccvesserstasessvosccnnezevicezses 23 e About cards that can be used with this unit 23 Setting Date Time Clock Set 00 ce eens 25 Selecting the REC Mode 26 Takinga Still PiCtUrEs NAAS PIET ENEAN 27 e Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings Program AE Mode will Playing Back PiCtures i s cccsccssiesssseeseceiaeconeessnesesseotetsaacdsuceeadscasedeaepeass 28 Recording Motion Picture 229 Playing Back Motion Pictures 0 cece eee eeeeeeee tees cee seeeeeeaesseeeesaeeseaeseaeeseeeseneeaes 30 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mod
13. recording interval time If the recording interval time becomes longer the number of recordable pictures decreases For example if you were to take one picture every two minutes then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one quarter of the number of pictures given above based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds Jeeversesenderom ManualsCamera com Manuals E Recording motion pictures when using the LCD monitor AVCHD Recording with picture quality set to FSH When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used Continuous recordable time Approx 130 min Actual recordable time Approx 70 min When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Continuous recordable time Approx 120 min Actual recordable time Approx 60 min MOTION JPEG Recording with picture quality set to HD When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used Continuous recordable time Approx 140 min Actual recordable time Approx 75 min When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Continuous recordable time Approx 130 min Actual recordable time Approx 65 min e These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 C 73 4 F and a humidity of 50 RH Please be aware that these times are approximate e Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply ON OFF starting stopping recording e
14. to 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 Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Use the dedicated charger and battery The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely The dedicated battery DMW BLD10PP supports this function The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products E Charging The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use Charge the battery with the charger indoors Attach the battery paying o attention to the direction of the K O battery A Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT3E96 17 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet e Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and d
15. 1 Lens fitting mark 35 36373839 40 41 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaTse96 11 Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure Touch the screen To touch and release the touch panel Drag A movement without releasing the touch panel Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel When selecting features using the touch panel be sure to touch the center of the desired icon This is used when performing tasks such as moving to the next image by dragging horizontally or changing the range of the displayed image This can also be used to perform tasks such as switching the screen by operating the slide bar Note e If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability e If a commercially available protection sheet is used a little extra pressure may be required if you notice that the touch panel is not responsive Do not let the hand holding the camera accidently apply pressure to the touch panel Doing so may affect the touch panel operation Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips such as ball point pens Do not operate with your fingernails Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others
16. Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard E About the Stylus pen It is easier to use the stylus pen supplied for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers Only use the supplied stylus pen Do not place it where small children can reach severeaedfrom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 About the Lens E Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification see see Micro Four Thirds mount Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and MICRO MICRO your use of the pictures FouRTHIRDS E Four Thirds mount specification lens Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor DMW MA 1 optional ie ie FourTHIRDS Leica mount specification lens e When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor DMW MA2M DMW MA3R optional you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses For certain lenses the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from the rated distance When using a Leica lens mount adaptor set SHOOT W O LENS to ON Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG varsEss 13 Attaching Detaching the Lens e Check that the camera is turned off Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust Attaching a lens to the camera body Turn the lens rear cap and
17. Lens Rear Cap DMW BDC1 Body Cap DMW SSTL1 DMW SSTG1 DMW SSTG2 DMW SSTG3 DMW SSTG5 DMW SSTG6 RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 Shoulder Strap HDMI mini Cable DMW MA1 DMW MA2M Mount Adaptor DMW MA3R DMW TA1 gt Tripod Adaptor RP SDW64GU1K RP SDW48GU1K RP SDW32GU1K RP SDW16GU1K RP SDWO8GU1K RP SDW04GU1K RP SDP16GU1K RP SDPO8GU1K RP SDP04GU1K RP SDP02GU1K RP SDRO8GU1A RP SDRO4GU1A RP SDRO2GU1A ass 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card ass 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card ass 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card ass 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card ass 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card ass 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card ass 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card ass 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card ass 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card ass 4 2 GB SD Memory Card lass 2 8 GB SDHC Memory Card lass 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card ass 2 2 GB SD Memory Card Oao0 O000 000000 Product numbers correct as of December 2010 These may be subject to change 1 The AC Adaptor optional can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler optional The AC adaptor optional cannot be used by itself 2 The interchangeble lens H H014 is not used 3 When the interchangeble lens H H014 is used 4 When the interchangeble lens H FS014042 is used x5 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal e Read P13 for information about other lenses that can be used Refer to P17 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable ictures
18. Panasonic Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Lens Kit vn DMIC GF2C DMC GF2K DMC GF2 FULLHD Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely LUMIX DY More detailed instructions on the operation of this MICRO SYSTEM MICRO camera are contained in FOURTHIRDS Operating Instructions for Advanced Features PDF format in the supplied SD E CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it XC For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 99 LUMIX 1 800 995 8649 or send e mail to lumixconcierge ca panasonic com PP VQT3E96 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the model and serial numbers in the space below The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source Please note that the actual controls and components menu items etc of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions Carefully observe copyright laws e Recording of p
19. also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing lt gt of the cursor button Speed of picture forwarding rewinding changes depending on the playback status You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping your finger on the left or right sides of the screen after forwarding rewinding a picture Pictures are displayed reduced in size E To finish playback Press gt again press the motion picture button or press the shutter button halfway Jeovereaedeirom ManualsCamera com Manuals REC Mode HQVAGSMANG Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG 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 Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible Screen here is an example of when the REC mode is set to JJ Program AE Mode Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Elapsed recording time Available recording time Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button indicating start stop of motion picture recording The recording state indicator red will flash while recording motion pictures Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again Note Maximum time to r
20. e isisisi enera cde Sbaeesenited sated aea anasa EEEa EAEE REES ARAETA 31 Deleting Pictures Setting the Menu 5 Setting MENU NEMS kerisi ascend aed aaleaaleaatinininiainatiaentyaueass 37 Compensating the ExpOSute siciisi iesectesiivcuicnsteeiniatiienriensisesien ni ites 39 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture Shutter Speed aiian nasikuran anana adeeb david annieliaiinlaaiasd 40 e Aperture priority AE 40 e Shutter priority AE n se 41 Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format cs SPOCHICATONS 3 ci deccsssceeds casetelainaebeiosticcsetadstecoatinceadeas 44 Digital Camera Accessory System Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers eeeeeceeseeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeceseeeeseaetaeeeeeeeeeateereeaeeaee 51 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO ou eeceeceeceeeeeneeeeeeeeeneeeeseeeeeeaeeeeseeeneeeneeaees Useful Information For Latin American Countries Only Tgovenleasedfrom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera Product numbers correct as of December 2010 These may be subject to change 1 Digital Camera Body This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions 2 Interchangeable Lens LUMIX G 14 mm F2 5 ASPH This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions 3 Lens Cap This is attached to the i
21. ecord motion pictures continuously with AVCHD is 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds However the recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level e Motion picture recorded continuously in MOTION JPEG is up to 2 GB Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VaT3E96 29 Playing Back Motion Pictures e This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were taken with this model only Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are AVCHD motion pictures that were recorded with this unit AVCHD format including AVCHD Lite motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras LUMIX only ER Press gt Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon gg E and then touch EB to play back Motion picture icon The motion picture recording time After playback starts the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper left of the screen For example 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as 8m30s Some information recording information etc is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in AVCHD e Pressing the cursor button A to allows you to playback motion pictures Display at the upper right of the screen while playing back corresponds to A W lt 4 on the curso
22. ect a color mode from among nine color modes and then take pictures Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings Jeoversesedeirom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 Taking a Still picture Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings Program AE 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 REC Mode menu e Set the drive mode to REJ by pressing V Gys d Set REC Mode to Maj B Press the shutter button halfway to focus Aperture value Shutter speed Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved except when set to flash You will not be able to take a picture until the focus is set since the FOCUS PRIORITY is set initially to ON B Press the shutter button fully push it in further and take the picture GS The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT3E9s 27 Playing Back Pictures FR Press gt button B Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally Forward drag from right to left Rewind drag from left to right Itis
23. em e If any accessories are lost customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic s parts department at 1 800 833 9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99 LUMIX 1 800 995 8649 for further information about obtaining replacement parts Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VaT3E96 7 VYF3371 VFC4605 S 6 7 8 D N j H FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 J 9 10 11 12 13 DMW BLD10PP DE A93B K1HY14YY0009 K1HY14YY0008 VKF4385 14 15 16 17 18 VFF0754 VKF4840 VFC4634 VGQ0C14 19 VGQOR99 1 Supplied in DMC GF2C only 2 Supplied in DMC GF2K only Tgovenlpadedfrom ManualsCamera com Manuals Names and Functions of Components E Camera body Sensor Self timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Flash Lens fitting mark Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button Flash open button Speaker Rear dial Touch panel LCD monitor Playback button Q MENU Fn button Delete Return button MENU SET button Cursor buttons A ISO gt WB White Balance lt 4 AF Mode button 11 1213 14 15 V DRIVE MODE button This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following options Single Burst Auto bracket Self timer Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VaT3E96 9 25 26 27 28 29 30 Stereo microphone Shutter button Motion picture button Focus distance refer
24. ence mark Hot shoe cover Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Camera ON OFF switch Status indicator Intelligent Auto button Shoulder strap eyelet e Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it HDMI socket AV OUT DIGITAL socket Tripod receptacle e When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it If the attached lens contacts the base of the tripod use the tripod adaptor DMW TA1 optional Card Battery door DC coupler cover e When using an AC adaptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler DMW DCC9 16 1718 24 25 26 oQ olia x ae 27 2829 30 optional and AC adaptor DMW AC8PP optional are used e Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC8PP optional It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures e If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded Release lever feeveneaedfrom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 E Lens H H014 LUMIX G 14 mm F2 5 ASPH 31 Lens surface 32 Focus ring 33 Contact point 34 Lens fitting mark 35 Tele 36 Lens surface 37 Focus ring 38 Wide 39 Zoom ring 40 Contact point 4
25. etach the battery after charging is completed E About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator turns on The CHARGE indicator turns off The CHARGE indicator is turned on and charging will start The CHARGE indicator of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem When the CHARGE indicator flashes The battery temperature is too high or too low It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty In this case wipe them with a dry cloth Fever eaedfrom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 E Charging time Charging time Approx 120 min e The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used The charging time for the battery in hot cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures E Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the screen It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor DMW AC8PP optional connected 10 gt gt gt Em The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted The status indicator also blinks Recharge the battery or replace it with a
26. indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card OS amp Do not turn this unit off remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor DMW AC8PP optional when the access indication is lit when pictures are being written read or deleted or the card is being formatted Furthermore do not subject the camera to vibration impact or static electricity The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally If operation fails due to vibration impact or static electricity perform the operation again Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Note e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Daveripaledeirom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 Setting Date Time Clock Set The clock can be setup with the following procedure at the time of purchase Change the clock setting in CLOCK SET of the SETUP menu For details read the PDF The clock is not set when the camera is shipped Turn the camera on e The status indicator lights when you turn this unit on MENU SET button E Touch cLock sen Touch the items you wish to set Year Month Day Hours Minutes and set using A Time at the home area Time at the travel destination 5 You can continue to switch the settings by continuously t
27. ion of the arrow until it stops Align with the mark Note e When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood attach the lens hood to the lens in the reverse direction Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaTse96 15 Attaching the Shoulder Strap e We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body Shoulder strap eyelet EN TA QO Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper Pull the other side of the shoulder strap and then check that it is secure Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap Note e Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder Do not wrap the strap around your neck It may result in injury or accident Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck fever eaedfrom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 Charging the Battery About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW BLD10PP It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available
28. is section describes how to setup the menu items e If you set MENU RESUME in the CUSTOM menu to ON the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off It is set to ON at the time of purchase ib Press MENU SET A Select the menu by pressing A V lt gt or by rotating the rear dial Press 1 3 to return to the recording screen It can also be set by the touch operation Press MENU SET to display the menu Menu item Settings Select the menu item by pressing A V or by rotating the rear dial Select the item at the very bottom and press W or rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen Press MENU SET or the rear dial Depending on the item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way The figure on the right is an example of selecting DYNAMIC in the Program AE Mode Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ima ithe tire mse SY oam sacreser K S LIMIT SET Low INCREMEN smm or lt TRLONG SHIR NR teen a DoE aS DCANCEL SELECTe e SET 4 ENG vaT3E96 37 Select the settings by pressing A V or by rotating the rear dial The figure on the right is an example of setting IL DYNAMIC from OFF to HIGH Press MENU SET or the rear dial to set REC ry use ISO LIMIT SET oF lt 188 ISO INCREMENTS 1v or Press 7 to close the menu You can also pre
29. lectronics Company 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation T Panasonic DMC GF2 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VQT3ES6 3 E About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack e Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals e Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windo
30. n of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http get adobe com reader otherversions E To uninstall the Operating Instructions PDF format Delete the PDF file from the Program Files Panasonic Lumix folder e When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed click the Show the contents of this folder to display them E For Macintosh Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied Open the Manual folder in the CD ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder B Double click the PDF file to open it Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VAT3E96 43 Specifications Digital Camera Body DMC GF2 Information for your safety Power Source DC 8 4 V Power Consumption 2 6 W When recording with LCD Monitor When the Interchangeable lens H H014 is used 2 7 W When recording with LCD Monitor When the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used 1 7 W When playing back with LCD Monitor When the Interchangeable lens H H014 is used 1 8 W When playing back with LCD Monitor When the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Camera effective pixels 12 100 000 pixels Image sensor 4 3 Live MOS sensor total pixel number 13 060 000 pixels Primary color filter Digital Zoom Max 4x Extra Tele Conversion ON OFF simple enlargement compatible with lenses from Except f
31. ng or playback to your preference and easier to use the camera or make it more fun 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 REC MODE amp C CUSTOM menu SET Operation of the unit r cusToM ET such as displaying of the screen and Q MENU Fa button operations ISTOGRAM can be set up according to your preferences Also it is possible to register the modified settings i REC Mode menu amp SETUP menu e This menu lets you set the aspect ratio number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording WPICTURESIZE Lw SC te QUALITY te SREFACE RECOG oF a Mn FOCUS MODE AFS DEXIT _SELECTe e SET e This menu lets you SETUP E perform the clock settings select the mE operating beep tone Ga settings and set other settings which ae Saeed make it easier for you to operate the camera oe ko amp MOTION PICTURE Mode menu fy PLAYBACK Mode menu e This menu lets you MOTION PICTURE 1 set the REC Goe MODE REC MPO MOE APS QUALITY andother gt aspects for motion picture recording e This menu lets you set the Protection Cropping or Print Settings etc of recorded pictures seoveresede rom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 Setting menu items Th
32. nguage select AVCHD With audio When set to FSH 1920 1080 pixels 60i recording Approx 17 Mbps When set to FH 1920x1080 pixels 60i recording Approx 13 Mbps When set to SH 1280x720 pixels 60p recording Approx 17 Mbps When set to H 1280x720 pixels 60p recording Approx 13 Mbps Sensor output is 30 frames sec MOTION JPEG With audio When set to HD 1280 720 pixels 30 frames sec When set to WVGA 848x480 pixels 30 frames sec When set to VGA 640x480 pixels 30 frames sec When set to QVGA 320240 pixels 30 frames sec RAW RAW Fine RAW Standard Fine Standard MPO Fine MPO Standard RAW JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 3 standard DPOF corresponding MPO AVCHD QuickTime Motion JPEG USB 2 0 High Speed NTSC Audio line output stereo Dedicated jack 14 pin MiniHDMI TypeC Dedicated connector Approx 112 8 mm W x67 8 mm H 32 8 mm D 4 44 W x2 67 H x 1 29 D excluding the projecting parts Approx 365 g 0 80 Ib with the Interchangeable lens H H014 card and battery Approx 475 g 1 05 Ib with the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 card and battery Approx 265 g 0 58 Ib camera body 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 10 RH to 80 RH ENGLISH FRANGAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES Aeoversessendcirom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 Battery Charger Panasonic DE A93B Inpu
33. ni cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional Part numbers RP CDHM15 1 5 m 5 feet RP CDHM30 3 0 m 10 feet Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e 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 e Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound e If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC8PP optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected If you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
34. nnas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is gaoveripaedeirom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 Mail In Service For assistance in the U S A and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs please ship the product prepaid to Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen TX 78503 panacare us panasonic com When shipping the unit carefully pack include all accessories and send it prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton If Lithium lon batteries are shipped by air the package must be labeled Contains Lithium lon Battery No lithium metal Damaged batteries are prohibited from shipment by US Mail Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to prevent short circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium lon batteries Include a letter detailing the complaint a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Wa
35. nterchangeable lens at the time of purchase 4 Lens Rear Cap This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase 5 Interchangeable Lens LUMIX G VARIO 14 42 mm F3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O 1 S This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions 6 Lens Hood 7 Lens Cap This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase 8 Lens Rear Cap This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase 9 Battery Pack Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text Charge the battery before use 10 Battery Charger Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text 11 AV Cable 12 USB Connection Cable 13 Body Cap This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase 14 CD ROM Software Use it to install the software to your PC 15 CD ROM Operating Instructions 16 Hot shoe cover This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase 17 Shoulder Strap 18 Stylus pen 19 Battery Case SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text e The card is optional e Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens H H014 About unavailable functions such as STABILIZER Direction Detection function description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens H FS014042 e For information about optional accessories refer to the Digital Camera Accessory Syst
36. or the maximum other manufacturers picture size for each aspect ratio Focus Auto Focus Manual Focus Face Detection AF Tracking 23 area focusing 1 area focusing Touch focus area selection possible Shutter system Focal plane shutter Burst recording Burst speed 3 2 pictures second High speed 2 5 pictures second Middle speed 2 pictures second Low speed Number of recordable pictures Max 7 pictures when there are RAW files Depends on the capacity of the card when there are no RAW files ISO sensitivity Standard Output Sensitivity AUTO f so 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 1 3 EV step change possible Minimum Illumination Approx 5 Ix when i Low light is used the shutter speed is 1 30th of a second When the Interchangeable lens H H014 is used Approx 9 Ix when i Low light is used the shutter speed is 1 30th of a second When the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Aaoverpalede rom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 Shutter speed Metering range White Balance Exposure AE Metering Mode LCD monitor Flash Flash synchronization speed Microphone Speaker Recording media Picture size Still picture Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 60 seconds to 1 4000th of a second EV Oto EV 18 Auto White Balance Daylight Cloudy Shade Incandescent lights Flash White set1 White set2 White Balance K set Program AE P Aperture priority AE A Shutter priority AE S Manual exposure
37. ouching A Touch CANCEL to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time To set the display order and the time display format Touch STYLE to display the settings screen for aioe setting display order time display format Ecs Touch CANCEL to return to the previous screen i OQ without setting the display order time display format GANGBE SELECTS set _ 4 Touch SET to set Touch SET After completing the clock settings turn the camera off Then turn the camera back on switch to Recording Mode and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VaT3E96 25 Selecting the REC Mode EJ Press MENU SET B Touch REC MODE A screen listing the REC Mode is displayed 3 Touch the REC Mode to select E List of REC Modes E Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings Aperture Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set EJ Shutter Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set E Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera My Color Mode Use this mode to check coloring effects sel
38. perture value ETTA It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed Rotate the rear dial to display the EXPO METER Aeeversesede rom ManualsCamera com Manuals Shutter priority AE 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 d Set REC Mode to E Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed e It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed Rotate the rear dial to display the EXPO METER Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT3E96 41 REC Mode M Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually 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 ER Set REC Mode to IME A Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed Rotate the rear dial to display the EXPO METER You can also set the focus manually by setting the FOCUS MODE to MF TET IT Press the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure Assistance
39. r button E Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback 1 Display control panel by touching screen If no operation is performed for 2 seconds it will return to original status 2 Operate control panel by touching Fast rewind Frame by frame rewind Play Pause A Fast forward Frame by frame forward rill Stop s Reduce volume level cH So Increase volume level cor ip x1 You can also adjust the volume level by using 0000 Ci the rear dial Pause Mode and the following icons are A a 6 x2 These operations can be performed only in the displayed Frame by frame forward Frame by frame rewind R About fast forward rewind playback Touch gt gt during playback to fast forward touch lt lt to fast rewind The fast forward rewind speed increases if you touch gt gt Hl lt lt again The display on the screen changes from gt gt to gt gt gt Touch pmf to resume normal playback speed When using a high capacity card it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual seeversesede rom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 REC Mode Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily Press fy e
40. re recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted Model No Serial No A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE e DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS e USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE E Product identification marking Product Location Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom Igoyenlpaedfrom ManualsCamera com Manuals 7 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to pro
41. rranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the excl
42. ss the shutter button halfway to close the menu E Switching to other menus e g Switching to the SETUP menu from REC mode menu 1 Press lt Menu toggle icon 2 Press V or rotate the rear dial to select the SETUP menu icon w Wes axe 3 Press gt or the rear dial e Select a menu item next and set it seoveriesedeirom ManualsCamera com Manuals REC Mode HVASOE Compensating the Exposure 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 Properly Underexposed exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive towards negative Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation A Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure Exposure Compensation value EXPO METER Select 0 to return to the original exposure Mo the rear dial to display the EXPO METER However it does not appear in iA Mode Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VaT3E96 39 REC Mode AS Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture Shutter Speed Aperture priority AE 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 EB Set REC Mode to EN Rotate the rear dial to set the a
43. t Output Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BLD10PP Voltage capacity Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2A 8 4 V 0 65 A Information for your safety 7 2 V 1010 mAh Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG VaT3E96 47 Interchangeable Lens H H014 LUMIX G 14 mm F2 5 ASPH Focal length Aperture type Aperture range Minimum aperture value Lens construction In focus distance Maximum image magnification Optical Image Stabilizer O 1 S switch Mount Angle of view Filter diameter Max diameter Overall length Mass weight f 14 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm 7 diaphragm blades circular aperture diaphragm F2 5 F22 6 elements in 5 groups 3 aspherical lenses 0 18 m 0 59 feet to from the focus distance reference line 0 1 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 2x None None Micro Four Thirds Mount 75 46 mm 1 81 inch Approx 55 5 mm 2 19 inch Approx 20 5 mm 0 81 inch from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount Approx 55 g 0 12 Ib Interchangeable Lens H FS014042 LUMIX G VARIO 14 42 mm F3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O I S Focal length Aperture type Aperture range Minimum aperture value Lens construction In focus distance Maximum image magnification Optical Image Stabilizer O 1 S switch Mount Angle of view Filter diameter Max
44. tc x Motion picture recorded continuously in MOTION JPEG is up to 2 GB Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen E Playback when using the LCD monitor When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used Playback time Approx 250 min When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Playback time Approx 240 min Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT3E96 21 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery Check that this unit is turned off We recommend using a Panasonic card Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card battery door Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BLD10PP If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product A Battery Insert until it is locked by the lever being careful about the direction you insert it Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery Card Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it To remove the card push the card until it clicks then pull the card out upright Do not touch the connection terminals of the card The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted 3 Close the card battery door Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow If the card battery door cannot be completely closed remove the card check its
45. the body cap in the direction of the arrow to detach them Do not put your hands inside the mount 2 Align the lens fitting marks red marks on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Do not press the lens release button when you attach a lens Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched B Detach the lens cap To yaeadEedefrom ManualsCamera com Manuals Detaching a lens from the camera body uila Attach the lens cap Press the lens release button while turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to detach it Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not get scratched Note It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector optional to protect the lens surface when carrying Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality To attach the lens hood flower shape that came with the interchangeable lens H FS014042 e The interchangeable lens H H014 does not have a lens hood Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom and turn in the direct
46. ur request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9am 9pm EST Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 As of November 2009 Baoversegede rom ManualsCamera com Manuals Useful Information For Latin American Countries Only sss sss SS sss Customer Service Customer Service Directory http Avww lar panasonic com Also you may contact us directly by our Contact Center Panama 800 PANA 800 7262 Colombia 01 8000 94PANA 01 8000 947262 Ecuador 1800 PANASONIC 1800 726276 Costa Rica 800 PANA737 800 7262737 El Salvador 800 PANA 800 7262 Guatemala 1 801 811 PANA 1 801 811 7262 Chile 800 390 602 From a cell phone 797 5000 Venezuela 800 PANA 800 800 7262 800 Uruguay 0 800 PANA 0 800 7262 Peru 0800 00726 Argentina 0800 333 PANA 0800 333 7262 0810 321 PANA 0810 321 7262 Obtain product information and operative assistant localize the closer distributor or Service Center buy spare parts and accessories by our web site to Latin American Mexico Service To obtain information in the Republic of Mexico contact us at Or you may contact us in the next following phones numbers 01800
47. usion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaTsEes 53 Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9am 9pm Saturday Sunday 10am 7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http Awww pstc panasonic com Or send yo
48. vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No DMC GF2 Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer E
49. ws closed Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate E About the battery charger CAUTION e DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS TABLECLOTHS CURTAINS AND SIMILAR ITEMS e DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES ON THE UNIT e DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But e In the U S A and Canada the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration e The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied The primary circuit is always live as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet Tyovenlpadedfrom ManualsCamera com Manuals Cautions for Use e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one e Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one e Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mi
50. y button Aa button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode 3 button is turned off during recording to prevent the light reflecting on glass or similar but this is not a malfunction FX button is turned off and the camera is switched to REC Mode setup before the Intelligent Auto Mode was set when it is pressed again e It is also possible to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode from the screen listing the REC Mode e The following functions are activated automatically Scene Detection RED EYE REMOVAL Face Detection Intelligent ISO sensitivity control l DYNAMIC LONG SHTR NR FOCUS PRIORITY Backlight Compensation RESOLUTION In Intelligent Auto Mode FOCUS PRIORITY is fixed to ON When the subject is correctly focused the picture will be taken Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENG vaT3E96 31 Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds after which its color changes to the usual red When taking pictures A BQ i PORTRAIT IFA i SCENERY J i MACRO i NIGHT PORTRAIT Only when j A is selected i NIGHT SCENERY i BABY E i SUNSET When recording motion pictures A HB PORTRAIT i SCENERY Fy i LOW LIGHT RA i MACRO Ly is set if none of the scenes are applicable and the standard settings are set

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