PANASONIC DMCG2WEB, DMCG2EB, DMCG2KEB User Manual

Operating Instructions

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body

Model No. DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W

DMC-G2

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. 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.

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Recording of pre-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.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR

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SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• 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.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

∫ About the battery pack

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.

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• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of

time with doors and windows closed.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

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Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

∫ IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF

KEEP DRY.

∫ Before use

Remove the connector cover.

∫ How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN

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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.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON

THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.

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The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

∫ Care of the camera

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Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure.

The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.

• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to

malfunction.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day

or on a beach.

• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow

liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.

• This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry

cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service centre.

• Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor

unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the Viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fogged up)

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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will

disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P187)

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/ 66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety....................... 2

Before Use

Accessories .............................................. 9

Names of the Components..................... 12

Rotating the LCD monitor ....................... 15

How to Use the Touch Panel.................. 16

• What can be done by touch

operation .......................................... 17

Operating the Rear Dial.......................... 18

About the Lens ....................................... 19

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens................. 21

Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 23

Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................. 25

Charging the Battery............................... 26

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ......... 28

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery .............................. 29

About the Card ....................................... 30

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 31

• Changing the clock setting ............... 31

Setting the Menu .................................... 32

• Setting menu items........................... 33

Setting the Quick Menu .......................... 34

About the Setup Menu............................ 36

Holding and using your camera.............. 41

Selecting the [REC] mode, and record

still pictures or motion pictures ............... 44

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode).............. 47

• Scene detection................................ 48

• AF Tracking Function ....................... 49

• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ...... 50

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Programme AE mode) ............. 52

• Setting the focus mode

(AFS/AFC/MF) ................................. 53

• Focusing........................................... 54

• When the subject is not in focus....... 54

• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 54

• Taking pictures using the Touch

Shutter function ................................ 55

• Programme Shift............................... 55

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 56

• Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical zoom (EZ)/

Using the Digital Zoom..................... 56

Playing back Pictures ............................. 58

• Changing the Information Displayed

on the playback screen ........................59

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback)................................ 59

• Displaying Pictures by Recording

Date (Calendar Playback) ................ 60

• Using the Playback Zoom................. 61

Deleting Pictures .................................... 62

• To delete a single picture ................. 62

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures..................................62

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/

Viewfinder ...................................................64

• Switching the Information Displayed

on the recording screen........................64

Taking Pictures using the Built-in

Flash....................................................... 67

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting............................................... 67

• Adjust the flash output...................... 71

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro... 72

Compensating the Exposure .................. 73

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.......... 74

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 76

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 78

Setting the method used to focus

(AF mode)............................................... 79

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus........ 84

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock) .......................................... 86

Adjusting the White Balance................... 88

• Setting the white balance manually ......89

• Setting the colour temperature ......... 90

• Finely adjusting the white balance........90

• White Balance Bracket ..................... 91

Setting the Light Sensitivity .................... 92

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Change tone of the colour for the picture

to be taken (Film Mode) ............................. 94

• Adjusting each Film Mode to the

desired setting ..................................95

• Multi Film Bracket .............................96

Taking pictures by specifying

the aperture/shutter speed......................97

• Aperture-priority AE ..........................97

• Shutter-priority AE.............................97

Taking picture by setting the exposure

manually..................................................98

Confirm the effects of aperture and

shutter speed (Preview Mode) ..............100

Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures

(Advanced scene mode) .......................101

• [PORTRAIT]....................................102

• [SCENERY].....................................103

• [SPORTS] .......................................103

• [CLOSE-UP]....................................104

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]........................105

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene mode) ..............106

• ï [SUNSET].................................106

• 2 [PARTY] ...................................107

• : [BABY1]/; [BABY2] ............... 107

• í [PET] ........................................108

• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] ......108

Taking pictures while adjusting colour

(My Colour Mode) .................................109

• Adjusting the custom settings to

achieve desired effects...................110

Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings) ...............111

Taking pictures in Custom mode ..........112

Recording Motion Picture...................... 113

• Changing [REC MODE] and

[REC QUALITY]..............................116

Recording motion pictures with the desired settings

(Motion Picture P mode) .......................118

Taking a picture with Face Recognition

function .................................................120

• Face Settings..................................121

• Setting Auto Registration/

Sensitivity .......................................124

• Auto Registration ............................125

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ... 126

• Recording which Day of the

Vacation You Take the Picture .......126

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas

Travel Destinations (World Time) ...... 128

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................129

• ? [ASPECT RATIO].....................129

• @ [PICTURE SIZE]....................... 129

• A [QUALITY]................................130

• [FACE RECOG.].......................131

• C [METERING MODE].................131

• [STABILIZER]...........................132

• [FLASH]....................................132

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL].............133

• [FLASH SYNCHRO] .................133

• [FLASH ADJUST.] ....................133

• [I.RESOLUTION]......................133

• [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent

exposure adjustment)...............134

• [ISO LIMIT SET].......................134

• [ISO INCREMENTS] ................134

• [LONG SHTR NR] ....................135

• [EX. OPT. ZOOM] ....................135

• ) [DIGITAL ZOOM]......................135

• [BURST RATE].........................135

• [AUTO BRACKET] ...................136

• [SELF-TIMER] .......................... 136

• [COLOR SPACE] .....................136

• B [AUDIO REC.] ..........................137

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode Menu ...........................................137

• [REC MODE]............................137

• [REC QUALITY] .......................138

• [CONTINUOUS AF]..................138

• [WIND CUT] ............................. 138

Using the [CUSTOM] Menu ..................139

Entering Text.........................................146

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Motion Pictures/

Pictures with Audio ...............................147

• Motion pictures................................ 147

• Pictures with audio.......................... 148

Creating still pictures from a motion

picture ...................................................148

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.....149

• [SLIDE SHOW] ......................... 149

• [PLAYBACK MODE].................150

• [TITLE EDIT] ............................ 151

• [TEXT STAMP].........................152

• [VIDEO DIVIDE] .......................155

• Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture

size (number of pixels) .............156

• [CROPPING] ............................ 157

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• ? [ASPECT CONV.] .................... 158

• N

[ROTATE]/M

[ROTATE DISP.]

... 159

• Ü [FAVORITE]............................. 160

• [PRINT SET]............................ 161

• P [PROTECT].............................. 162

• [FACE REC EDIT] ................... 163

Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .....164

• Playing back pictures using the AV

cable (supplied).............................. 164

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot ................ 165

• Playing back on the TV with HDMI

socket............................................. 165

Saving the recorded still pictures and

motion pictures ..................................... 170

• Copy the playback image using an

AV cable......................................... 170

• Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD

Edition”........................................... 171

Connecting to a PC .............................. 172

Printing the Pictures ............................. 175

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it......................................... 176

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them .................................. 176

• Print Settings.................................. 177

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

• For customers within the Republic of

Ireland: 01 289 8333

• Visit our website for product information

www.panasonic.co.uk

• E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869

• For customers within the Republic of Ireland:

01 289 8333

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• For customers: 0844 844 3856

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Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday– Thursday 9.00 a.m.– 5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Others

Using an external flash (optional) ......... 179

Using the Protector/Filter (optional)...... 180

Using the Remote Shutter (optional) .... 181

Using the External Microphone

(optional)............................................... 182

Using the AC Adaptor........................... 183

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder

Display.................................................. 184

Cautions for Use................................... 187

Message Display .................................. 191

Troubleshooting.................................... 194

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time..................... 203

Specifications ....................................... 208

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Before Use

Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of March 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 VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)

3 Lens Hood 4 Lens Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)

5 Lens Rear Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 6 Lens Storage Bag 7 Interchangeable Lens

“LUMIX G VARIO 45 – 200 mm/F4.0– 5.6/MEGA O.I.S.”

(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.) 8 Lens Hood 9 Lens Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 10 Lens Rear Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 11 Lens Storage Bag 12 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use. 13 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 14 AC Mains Lead 15 AV Cable 16 USB Connection Cable 17 Body Cap

(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.) 18 CD-ROM

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Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.

19 Shoulder Strap 20 Stylus pen

¢1 Included in DMC-G2K only (lens kit product) ¢2 Included in

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the

text.

• The card is optional.

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the 14–42 mm/F3.5– 5.6 lens included

in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You

can purchase the accessories separately.)

DMC-G2W only (double zoom lens kit product)

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Before Use

DMC-G2K

DMC-G2W

23 4 5 6

H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4456

7891011

H-FS045200 VYC0986 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4430

12 13 14 15 16

DMW-BLB13E DE-A49C

K2CT39A00002 K1HA08CD0020 K1HA08AD0003

17 18 19 20

VKF4385 VFC4538 VGQ0C14

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∫ Optional Accessories

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Battery Pack DMW-BLB13E

• Flash

DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 DMW-FL500

• Interchangeable Lens

H-H020 H-FS014045 H-FS045200 H-VS014140 H-F007014 H-ES045 (Read P19 for information about other lenses that can be used.)

• MC Protector

DMW-LMC52

• ND Filter

DMW-LND52

• PL Filter (Circular Type)

DMW-LPL52

¢1

• Remote Shutter

DMW-RSL1

• Stereo Microphone

DMW-MS1

• DC Cable

DMW-DCC3

• Leather Bag

DMW-BAL1

• Soft Bag

DMW-BAG1

• Soft Case

DMW-CG1 DMW-CG2

• Shoulder Strap

DMW-SSTL1 DMW-SSTG1 DMW-SSTG2 DMW-SSTG3

• HDMI mini cable

RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30

• Mount Adaptor

DMW-MA1 DMW-MA2M DMW-MA3R

• Tripod Adaptor

DMW-TA1

¢2 ¢3

¢4

Before Use

• SDXC Memory Card

64 GB: RP-SDW64GE1K 48 GB: RP-SDW48GE1K

• SDHC Memory Card

32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K/RP-SDP32GE1K 24 GB: RP-SDP24GE1K 16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDP16GE1K 8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/

RP-SDR08GE1A

4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/

• SD Memory Card

RP-SDR04GE1A

2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

¢1 We recommend to use these filters for the

lenses included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W. If you are using other lenses, please use the filters compatible with that lens.

2 When the 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens

included in used

3 When the 45– 200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6 lens

included in

4 Use if the attached lens is in contact with

the tripod pedestal.

DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W is

DMC-G2W is used

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76 5 4

10 12

18 19

11 13 142215 16

17 20 21

Names of the Components

∫ Camera body

1 Flash (P67) 2 Sensor 3 Self-timer indicator (P78)

AF assist lamp (P141) 4 Lens release button (P22) 5 Lens lock pin 6 Mount 7 Lens fitting mark (P21)

Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.

e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial

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Refer to P18 for operation of the rear dial.

8 [LVF/LCD] button (P43) 9 Diopter adjustment dial (P43) 10 Viewfinder (P43, 65, 184) 11 Eye sensor (P43) 12 Playback button (P58, 62, 147, 164, 165,

167) 13 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P86) 14 Camera ON/OFF switch (P31) 15 Rear dial (P55, 59, 60, 73, 97, 98, 118, 149,

157) 16 [DISPLAY] button (P59, 64, 100) 17 Eye Cup (P188) 18 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P16, 41, 59, 64, 184) 19 [Q.MENU] button (P34, 49, 79, 84) 20 Delete button (P62)/

21 [MENU/SET] button (P31) 22 Cursor buttons

Preview button (P100)/ Flicker reduction function (P119)

3/ISO (P92) 2/Film mode (P94) 4/Function button (P139)

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Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often.

/SET

AFC

AFS

3029

2725

3433

3231

[FOCUS AREA SET]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/ [I.RESOLUTION]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[EX. OPT. ZOOM]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.] 1/WB (White balance) (P88)

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

23 Focus mode lever (P47, 52, 53, 79, 84, 114) 24 Auto focus mode dial

Face detection ([ ]) (P80): š AF Tracking ([ ]) (P82): 23-area-focusing ([ ]) (P83): 1-area-focusing ([Ø]) (P83): Ø

25 Microphone (P114, 137) 26 Drive mode lever

Single (P52): Burst (P74): Auto Bracket (P76):

Self-timer (P78): 27 Shutter button (P46, 47) 28 Focus distance reference mark (P85) 29 Flash open lever (P67) 30 Hot shoe (P179, 182) 31 Mode dial (P44) 32 Status indicator (P47) 33 Motion picture button (P46, 113) 34 Intelligent auto button (P47)

35 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P181, 182) 36 Shoulder strap eyelet (P25)

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Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

37 [HDMI] socket (P165, 167) 38 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P164, 170, 173,

175)

Before Use

or Press 4

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43 44 45 46 47 48 49

56 57

535150

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39 DC cable cover (P183)

40 Card/Battery door (P29) 41 Release lever (P29) 42 Tripod receptacle (P191)

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When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod

is stable when the camera is attached to it.

∫ Lens H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5– 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

43 Tele 44 Lens surface 45 Focus ring (P84) 46 Wide 47 Zoom ring (P56) 48 Contact point 49 Lens fitting mark (P21)

H-FS045200 (LUMIX G VARIO 45–200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6/MEGA O.I.S.)

50 Tele 51 Lens surface 52 Focus ring (P84) 53 [O.I.S.] switch (P22) 54 Wide 55 Zoom ring (P56) 56 Contact point 57 Lens fitting mark (P21)

∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P26, 183)

58 Power input socket [AC IN] 59 [CHARGE] indicator 60 Power output socket [DC OUT] 61 Battery holder

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Before Use

Rotating the LCD monitor

At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.

1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forwards. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.

Rotation range of the LCD monitor

∫ Horizontal opening direction ∫ Vertical rotating direction

4 Maximum 180o 5 180o

It can be rotated 180o forwards.

• 6 90o

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It can only be rotated 90o towards you.

Note

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Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged.

• When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some distortion,

however this is not a malfunction. Moreover, this has no effect on the taken pictures or playback.

• When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with

the screen facing inwards to prevent dirt and scratches.

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How to Use the Touch Panel

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger.

∫ Tou ch

To touch and release the touch panel. It is used to select icon or picture.

• It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched

simultaneously, so try to touch the centre of the icon.

∫ Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel. It is used to change the range of displayed pictures, or switch the screen with the slide bar.

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If you select wrong icon, you can drag to different icon, and it will select that icon by releasing the finger.

Note

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The touch panel does not operate when the LCD monitor is turned off.

• This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch a

little stronger if you have a commercially available protection sheet affixed.

• 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.)

• Touch panel will not operate if the hand holding the unit is touching the touch panel.

• 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.

• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

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.

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Only use the supplied stylus pen.

• Do not place it where small children can reach.

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Before Use

What can be done by touch operation

By using the touch panel, you can move the AF area by touching the subject to focus on, or change the setting directly by touching the icons, making it easier to operate during recording or setting. Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation.

When recording

Touch Tracking (P49, 82) Touch 1-area AF (P83) Face Recognition Touch 1-area AF (P80) Touch Multi AF Area Selection (P83) Touch MF Assist Enlarge (P84)

When recording When playing back

Touch Quick Menu (P34) LCD Recording Information Display Touch Operation (P35)

Touch Shutter (P55)

During recording, a picture is taken automatically after focusing on the subject that is touched.

Guide Line Position Movement (P66) Histogram Position Movement (P67)

Picture Playback (P58) Playback Zoom (P61)

Note

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When the guide as shown on the right is displayed on the screen, it is also possible to operate using 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button. 3/4/2/1: Selection of items or setting of values etc. is performed. [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents or exit from menu is performed.

• Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set with the cursor button or rear dial.

(P33)

• Touch operation is not possible while using the viewfinder. Perform the setting using the

cursor button or rear dial (P18).

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Operating the Rear Dial

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.

Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.

Example of operation during recording/playback screen

1 “Rotating” 2 “Pressing”

Adjustments of Programme Shift (P55),

Aperture (P97), Shutter Speed (P97), etc.

Multi (calendar) Playback (P60), Playback Zoom (P61)

A Rear dial

¢1 Recording ¢2 Playback

Note

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The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion picture recording.

Switching to compensating the exposure (P73) etc.

Switching to normal playback (during Multi Playback), move images while zoomed (while using Playback Zoom)

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Before Use

About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™ System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.

∫ “Micro Four Thirds Mount”

This is the lens mount standard for the “Micro Four Thirds System”. This was newly developed as interchangeable lens mount dedicated for digital cameras.

∫ About the functions of your lens

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Depending on the type of lens, you may not be able to use some functions such as the direction detection function (P42), [STABILIZER] (P132), Quick AF (P140) and Continuous AF (P140).

• The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.

• Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.

• Lens with the Four Thirds™ mount

specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional). Because of its structure, Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses cannot be used on the Four Thirds mount specification cameras. It can only be used on the Micro Four Thirds mount specification cameras.

• 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] (P146) to [ON].

• The focal distance of the employed lens is effectively doubled. (A 50 mm lens is equivalent to a

100 mm lens.)

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Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto focus/Auto Aperture Operation (As of March 2010)

(±: Usable, ¥: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)

Lens type

Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens

The Lenses included in DMC-G2K and DMC-G2W. (H-FS014042), (H-FS045200)

when recording still

pictures

Auto focus

([AFS],

[AFC])

Auto

aperture

setting

±¥

while recording motion pictures

Auto

focus

¢4, 5

Auto

aperture

setting

¢7

Other Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens

¢3

Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens compatible to HD motion pictures

([AFS],

[AFC])

±±

¢4

(LUMIX G VARIO HD)

Four Thirds mount specification lens

Four Thirds mount

¢1

specification lens compatible to

([AFS])

±¥

¢6

¢7

contrast AF

Four Thirds mount specification lens not compatible to

¢8

([AFS])

±¥

¢6, 8

¢7

contrast AF

Leica mount specification lens

¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit. ¢2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; optional) is necessary. ¢3 This function is not supported by some Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses.

For lens operations, please see our website.

¢4 When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for both [AFS] and [AFC]

(P53).

¢5 AF tracking is slower than the HD motion picture compatible lens (LUMIX G VARIO HD

lens), also the sound of auto focus operation may be recorded.

¢6 Auto focus is activated only when the shutter button is pressed halfway. The sound of Auto

Focus Operation may be recorded at this time.

¢7 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded. ¢8 AF performance may differ depending on the lens used. Refer to the website for details.

Interchangeable

¢2

lens for Leica

————

Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Attaching a lens to the camera body

Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them.

• Do not put your hands inside the mount.

Align the lens fitting marks C (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 D 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.

• Check that the lens is attached correctly.

Detach the lens cap.

• Detach the lens cap before taking pictures.

Preparation

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∫ Optical Image Stabilizer

The lenses included in DMC-G2K and DMC-G2W have a stabilizer function.

There is no [O.I.S.] switch on the 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W.

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Set the [STABILIZER] settings in the [REC] mode menu. (P132)

• There is an [O.I.S.] switch on the 45– 200 mm/F4.0–5.6 lens included in DMC-G2W.

When using a lens with an [O.I.S.] switch, it is possible to set to enable the Optical Image Stabilizer

Example when a lens with the [O.I.S.] switch is mounted.

by switching the [O.I.S.] switch on the lens to [ON].

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You can change the Optical Image Stabilizer mode in the [REC] mode menu. (P132) It is set to [MODE1] at the time of purchase.

• It is recommended to disable the Optical Image

Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is displayed on the screen at that time.

Detaching a lens from the camera body

Attach the lens cap.

Press the lens release button D 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

Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P188 when dirt or dust gets on

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the lens.

• When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of

the lens.

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap, the lens rear cap and the body cap.

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Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

•

Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the 14–42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W

Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.

A Fitting to the mark.

To attach the lens hood that came with the 45 –200 mm/F4.0– 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2W

Insert the lens hood into the lens, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.

B Fitting to the mark.

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∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood

1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to

detach it.

2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the same

way as shown previously.

Attach the lens cap.

•

• When temporarily storing the lens hood, check that it is firmly

attached and that it does not appear in the picture.

Note

Hold the short sides of the flower shaped lens hood when attaching or detaching it.

•

• When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may

turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.

• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

• 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.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

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 will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach

the other side of the shoulder strap.

Note

Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on the outside.

•

• 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.

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLB13E.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available 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-BLB13E) 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.

∫ Charging

•

The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF). (The battery

temperature should also be the same.)

Connect the AC mains lead.

• The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable

(DMW-DCC3; optional) is connected to the AC adaptor.

Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery.

• Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and

detach the battery after charging is completed.

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator

A is turned on and charging will start.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator

A 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. Please charge the battery again in a

temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 155 min

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 long time may be longer than normal.

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BLB13E) are the same as above.

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (P183) connected.]

•

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 fully charged battery.

Note

Do not use any other AC mains leads except the supplied one.

•

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor) (By CIPA standard in

Programme AE mode)

When the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6

lens included in

DMC-G2W is used

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 180 min Approx. 170 min

Approx. 360 pictures Approx. 340 pictures

DMC-G2K/

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the viewfinder) (By CIPA standard in

Programme AE mode)

When the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6

lens included in

DMC-G2W is used

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 195 min Approx. 185 min

Approx. 390 pictures Approx. 370 pictures

DMC-G2K/

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

•

• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• 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 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).]

∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)

When the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6

lens included in

DMC-G2W

Playback time Approx. 330 min Approx. 290 min

DMC-G2K/

is used

When the 45– 200 mm/F4.0– 5.6

lens included in

When the 45– 200 mm/F4.0– 5.6

lens included in

When the 45– 200 mm/F4.0– 5.6

lens included in

DMC-G2W is

used

DMC-G2W is

used

DMC-G2W is

used

Note

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the

•

environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P37). – When flash is used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• Close the flash.

• 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-BLB13E).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A 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.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

•

The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

Preparation

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again.

Note

Remove the battery after use.

•

• Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be

stored properly.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.

• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has

gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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About the Card

Access to the card

The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

Card

The following cards which conform to the SD video 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

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 64 GB)

•

Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)

may be used as 48 GB to 64 GB cards.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

[AVCHD Lite]. 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.

with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

Note

Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (DMW-DCC3;

•

optional) (when the AC adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing, reading, or deleting the picture, formatting (P40), etc. Also, do not apply vibration, shock, or static electricity to the unit. 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.

• 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.)

• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static

electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera

only to ensure proper operation. (P40)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Remarks

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