PANASONIC DMCG2WEB, DMCG2EB, DMCG2KEB User Manual

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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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Before Use

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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Before Use

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43 44 45 46 47 48 49

56 57

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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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Before Use

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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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

•

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

•

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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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

•

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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Preparation

∫ 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.

•

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].

•

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

•

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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Preparation

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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Preparation

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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Preparation

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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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

: :

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P128)

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

•

Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format.

• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.

• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as

AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and elsewhere.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Preparation

OFF

Press [MENU/SET].

• Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.

• Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the

clock setting is correct.

• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having

been set, set the clock correctly by following the

“Changing the clock setting” procedure.

Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P33)

It can be changed in steps 3, 4 and 5 to set the clock.

•

• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even

without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)

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Note

•

The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.

• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the

pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P152) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen

of the camera.

Setting the Menu

This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximise your picture taking experience. 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 menu (P129 to 137) [SETUP] menu (P36 to 40)

• This menu lets you

set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.

[MOTION PICTURE] mode menu

(P137 to 138)

• This menu lets you

set the [REC MODE], [REC QUALITY], and other aspects for motion picture recording.

[CUSTOM] menu (P139 to 146) ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P149 to 163)

• Operation of the unit,

such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings.

• This menu lets you

perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.

[MY MENU]

• Up to 5 menu items

used recently can be memorised. Items used a lot can be recalled easily.

• This menu lets you

set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

Note

•

There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being used on the camera due to the specifications.

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Preparation

or or

Setting menu items

This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [CUSTOM] menu, [SETUP] menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] mode menu as well.

•

If you set [MENU RESUME] (P145) 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.

• Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set with the cursor buttons or the rear dial. Example: Setting [I.EXPOSURE] from [OFF] to [HIGH] in the Programme AE mode

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button B Mode dial

OFF

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

C Menu toggle icon D Menu item E Settings

Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu

1 Press 2.

2 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial

to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ].

3 Press 1 or the rear dial.

•

Select a menu item next and set it.

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Preparation

or or

Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select [I.EXPOSURE].

• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or

rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.

Press 1 or the rear dial.

• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it

may be displayed in a different way.

Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select [HIGH].

Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

Setting the Quick Menu

By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display

•

style the camera is in.

∫ When operating the touch panel

Setting of the Quick Menu can be set using the touch panel.

Touch [ ] to display the Quick Menu in recording status.

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Touch the menu item and the setup.

A Item B Settings

Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu.

∫ When operating buttons

Setting of the Quick Menu can be set by pressing [Q.MENU] button. To close the Quick Menu, press [Q.MENU] button again.

•

Setup method is different as following depending on the displayed screen during recording. Refer to P64 about the displayed screen.

[ ] (LCD monitor style)

After selecting the items with 2/1, you can select the setting contents with 3/4. Set by pressing [MENU/SET].

•

You can also use the rear dial to set.

LCD recording information display in [ ] (LCD monitor style)

Select the item with 3/4/2/1, press [MENU/SET], and then select the setting contents with 3/4/2/1. Set by pressing [MENU/SET].

•

You can also use the rear dial to set.

• You can change the settings by directly touching the items,

without displaying the Quick Menu.

Preparation

[ ] (Finder style)

Select the item by rotating the rear dial, and then press the rear dial. Select the setting contents by rotating the rear dial, and then press the rear dial to set.

•

You can also press 3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET] to set.

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Preparation

Perform these settings if you need to.

About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them.

•

In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LCD MODE] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.

For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P33.

U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.

Refer to P31 for details.

•

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

[WORLD TIME]

• Refer to P128 for details.

— [TRAVEL DATE]

• Refer to P126 for details.

[BEEP]

“ [DESTINATION]:

Travel destination area

– [HOME]:

Your home area

Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.

[TRAVEL SETUP] [OFF]/[SET]

[LOCATION] [OFF]/[SET]

Set the volume of the focus confirmation beep, the self-timer beep and the alarm beep.

[s] (Muted) [t] (Low) [u] (High)

u [VOLUME]

Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.

[MONITOR]/

[VIEWFINDER]

Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/ viewfinder is adjusted.

• Adjust the brightness of the screen with 3/4, contrast and saturation

with 2/1 or the rear dial.

• When [DISPLAY] is pressed in screen shown right, it will switch to the

colour adjustment screen. Adjust between red and green with 3/4, or between orange and blue with 2/1 or the rear dial. Press [MENU/SET] to return to the LCD adjustment screen.

• It will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is in use, and the

viewfinder when the viewfinder is in use.

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LCD

These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places.

[OFF]

[LCD MODE]

„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

… [POWER LCD]:

The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects

may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording

in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.

• If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or

another object to block the light.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD and Power LCD modes.

• [AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected when playing back pictures.

• [AUTO POWER LCD] is disabled during motion picture recording.

• When the menu screen is displayed in a dark environment etc., the LCD monitor becomes

darker even if [LCD MODE] is set to [OFF].

You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery.

p [SLEEP MODE]:

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been

q [ECONOMY]

used for the time selected on the setting.

[OFF]/[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]

[AUTO LCD OFF]:

The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]

• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].

• [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• [SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].

• Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.

• It is recommended to use this mode with [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P144) in the [CUSTOM] menu is

set to [OFF].

• [SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.

– When using the AC adaptor – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion pictures – During a slide show

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Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.

o [AUTO REVIEW]

[OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.] [HOLD]:

The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed halfway.

• If it is set to [HOLD] when the camera is set to [ ] (P52) or [ ] (P78), switching of the

playback screen display (P59) or enlargement by rotating the rear dial is possible during Auto Review.

• The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when set to [H] for Burst Mode

(P74), for Auto Bracket (P76) and for still pictures with audio (P137). (Will not hold) Also, you cannot set the Auto Review function.

• If [HIGHLIGHT] (P139) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white

when the Auto Review function is activated.

• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work during Burst Mode when set to [M] or [L] or during recording

motion pictures.

• When [AUTO REGISTRATION] in [FACE RECOG.] (P120) is set to [ON], [AUTO REVIEW] can

only be set to [3SEC.] or [5SEC.].

Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied).

y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

x [USB MODE]

Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.

{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

z [PC]:

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication

system.

• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer

Protocol)” communication system.

Set to match the colour television system in each country.

| [VIDEO OUT]

[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.

• This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

Set to match the type of TV.

[TV ASPECT]

[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

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Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional).

[AUTO]:

The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.

[HDMI MODE]

[1080i]:

The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output.

[720p]:

The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for output.

[576p]

/[480p]

The progressive method with 576

/480

available scan lines is

used for output.

¢1 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [PAL] ¢2 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [NTSC]

• Interlace method/progressive method

i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/50 seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/50 seconds. The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.

• If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format

your TV can display, and select number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P165 for details.

Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).

[VIERA Link]

[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit. [ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link

compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible) Button operation of the main unit will be limited.

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P167 for details.

} [SCENE MENU]

Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to ,

, , , and .

[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected

advanced scene mode (P101) or scene mode (P106) appears.

[AUTO]: The advanced scene mode or scene mode menu

screen appears.

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Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond.

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2

[CALIBRATION]

Touch the orange [r] mark displayed on the screen in order with the stylus pen (supplied) (5 places).

• A message is displayed once the

position is set.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [i] mark again.

Set the language displayed on the screen.

~ [LANGUAGE]

•

If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

[ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ [¢]

[VERSION DISP.]

This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.

• [–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.

v [NO.RESET]

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P174)

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P40) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use this function to reset the

file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.

w [RESET]

•

When the [REC] mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also reset, too.

• When [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In

addition, [FAVORITE] (P160) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.] (P159) is set to [ON].

–

The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P107) and [PET] (P108) in Scene Mode.

– The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P126) (departure date, return date, location)

Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

The [REC] or [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.

– The [WORLD TIME] (P128) setting.

• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.

The card is formatted.

[FORMAT]

Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory card. Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are saved elsewhere before using this feature.

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (P183) when formatting. Do not

turn the camera off during formatting.

• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

•

If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting your nearest Service Centre.

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Holding and using your camera

• The [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P144) is set to [ON] initially. It will switch to viewfinder display and LCD

monitor will be turned off when there is a hand or object near the eye sensor.

Tips for taking good pictures

• Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B

with your fingers or other objects.

• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your

side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

• Do not touch the front of the lens. (P189)

• When taking pictures, make sure your footing is stable and there is no

danger of colliding with another person, an object etc.

LCD Monitor

This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor. (P15)

∫ Taking pictures at a normal angle

∫ Taking pictures at a high angle

Open the LCD monitor 180o toward you, and adjust the angle.

This is convenient when there is someone in front

•

of you and you cannot get close to the subject.

∫ Taking pictures at a low angle

Open the LCD monitor 180o toward you, and adjust the angle.

This is convenient when taking pictures of

•

flowers etc. that are in a low position.

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∫ Taking pictures with the camera held vertically

Open the LCD monitor and rotate it to an angle that makes it easy to see.

Do not cover the AF assist lamp, the microphone with your fingers or other objects.

•

Taking pictures at a normal angle

Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle

Direction Detection Function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P159) is set to [ON])

•

The Direction Detection Function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the camera aimed up or down.

• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.

• You can only use the Direction Detection Function when using a compatible lens.

(Refer to the catalogue, website etc. for compatible lenses.)

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AWBAWBAWB

AUTOAUTOAUTO

AFSAFSAFS

Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching

Eye sensor is active when the [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P144) in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON], switching automatically to viewfinder display when an eye or object is moved closer to the viewfinder, and to LCD monitor display when it is moved away.

•

When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).

• Eye sensor might not work properly depending

on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. Switch manually in that case.

• The eye sensor automatic switching works

when the sensor recognises things that come closer to it, therefore it is recommended that

[LVF/LCD AUTO] be set to [OFF] in [ECONOMY] (P37).

• The eye sensor is disabled during motion picture playback, slide show, and output to TV.

Press [LVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen.

A Viewfinder B Eye sensor C LCD monitor D [LVF/LCD] button E Eye cup

• It is possible to switch between the LCD (LCD

monitor) and LVF (viewfinder) display manually.

∫ Diopter adjustment

Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the Viewfinder clearly.

Look at the display on the Viewfinder and rotate the diopter adjustment dial to where the screen is clearest.

Note

•

The eye cup cannot be removed. Please read

P188 for the cleaning and care.

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Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still pictures or motion pictures

∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode

Press [¦] A.

• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.

Intelligent Auto Mode (P47)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

∫ To select a [REC] modes with the mode dial

Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.

Align a desired mode with part B.

Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The

• mode dial rotates 360 o

• The recording mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the [¦]

button is lit.

)

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∫ List of [REC] modes

Programme AE mode (P52)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Aperture-Priority AE mode (P97)

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

Shutter-Priority AE mode (P97)

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

Manual Exposure mode (P98)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

Custom mode (P112)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Motion Picture P mode (P118)

Use this mode to record motion pictures with the desired settings.

Scene mode (P106)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

My Colour mode (P109)

Use this mode to check colouring effects, select a colour mode from among eight colour modes, and then take pictures.

∫ Advanced scene mode

Preparation

Portrait mode (P102)

Use this mode to take pictures of people.

Scenery mode (P103)

Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.

Sports mode (P103)

Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.

Close-up mode (P104)

Use this mode to take pictures of a close-by subject.

Night portrait mode (P105)

Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time scenery.

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AFC

AFS

∫ Setting [AFS] or [AFC] Set the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC].

•

Refer to page 53 for information about [AFS] and [AFC].

Taking a still picture

• Make sure the drive mode lever is set to [ ].

A Shutter button B Motion picture button C Drive mode lever

1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

2 Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

•

You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P55).

∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each recording mode.

Recording a motion picture

1 Press the motion picture button to start the recording.

2 Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording.

•

Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button indicating start/ stop of motion picture recording. Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P36).

∫ Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible. For more

details, refer to “Recording Motion Picture” (P113).

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OFF

AFC

AFS

[REC] mode: ñ

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(ñ: 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.

•

The following functions are activated automatically.

– Scene detection/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/ Face Detection/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/

[I.EXPOSURE]/[LONG SHTR NR]/ Quick AF/[FOCUS PRIORITY]/Backlight Compensation/ [I.RESOLUTION]

• The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this

unit on 2. (1: Shutter button)

Press [¦] A.

• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.

[

¦] button is turned off during recording to prevent the light reflecting on glass or

similar, but this is not a malfunction.

• [¦] button is turned off when it is pressed again, and it will be set to the [REC] Modes

selected by the mode dial.

• When the mode dial is set to [ ], motion pictures will reflect the setting of Intelligent

Auto Mode. (P115)

• AF mode will be set to [š] regardless of the setting of the auto focus mode dial.

Set the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC].

• Refer to

P53

for [AFS] and [AFC].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject

is focused.

• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face

by the Face Detection Function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

• The focus indication blinks when the subject is not

focused. In this case, a picture is not taken. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject again.

•

The focus range is different depending on the lens used.

–

When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W is used: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to

– When the 45 – 200 mm/F4.0 –5.6 lens included in

DMC-G2W is used: 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to

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Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P141) is fixed to [ON]. This means you

cannot take pictures until the subject is in focus.

• The access indication (P30) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

• You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P55).

∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P67)

•

Open the flash when the flash is to be used.

• [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.

• When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the Digital red-eye correction is turned on.

• Shutter speed will be slow when using [ ] or [ ].

• Flash modes cannot be switched using the menu in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P56) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too

dark (P73)

∫ When taking pictures with Manual Focus (P84) ∫ When recording motion pictures (P113) ∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces of

frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays) (P120)

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 colour changes to the usual red.

[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

•

• When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will

adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P80)

• 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 [ ], 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 (P49).

• Depending on the scene detected, camera will automatically adjust the setting of the

[I.RESOLUTION] (P133). [I.RESOLUTION] cannot be set via the [REC] mode menu.

• 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 [ ], [ ] and [ ].

¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces

already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.

[i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

[i-SUNSET]

[i-BABY]

Only when [ ] is selected

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•

Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.

– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The colour of the

subject, The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving

– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is

shaken, When zoom is used

• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the

appropriate recording mode.

• The Backlight Compensation

– Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will

become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically. Backlight compensation is automatically applied in Intelligent Auto Mode.

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.

∫ When operating the touch panel

1 Touch the subject.

•

[ ] is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

• AF Tracking frame will be displayed in yellow, and it

will determine the most appropriate scene for the locked subject.

• AF Tracking is cancelled when [CANCEL] is touched.

2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and

then press it fully to take the picture.

∫ When operating buttons

1 Press and hold [Q.MENU] button until AF

Tracking frame is displayed.

[ ] is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

•

• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the

screen.

• AF Tracking is cancelled when [MENU/SET] is

pressed.

• When the [FOCUS AREA SET] is set to [Fn BUTTON SET] (P139), AF Tracking frame

can also be displayed by pressing 4.

2 Place the subject in the Tracking frame, and press the shutter button

halfway to lock the subject.

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.

• Press [MENU/SET] to cancel.

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3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to

take the picture.

Note

[FACE RECOG.] does not work during AF tracking.

•

• Use AF Tracking with the Touch Shutter function cancelled.

• Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on P82.

Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode

• Only the following functions can be set in this mode.

[REC] mode menu

– [ASPECT RATIO] (P129)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P129)/[QUALITY] (P130)/[FACE RECOG.]

¢1 It cannot be set to [MODE3]. It will be fixed to [MODE1] when recording a motion picture

[MOTION PICTURE] mode menu

– [REC MODE] (P116)/[REC QUALITY]

¢2 [ ] for [MOTION JPEG] cannot be set.

[CUSTOM] menu

– [GUIDE LINE] (P139)/[LCD INFO.DISP.] (P143)/[REMAINING DISP.] (P144)

[SETUP] menu

– [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LCD MODE]/[LANGUAGE]

• Only [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in Film Mode (P94) can be selected.

• Use the Quick Menu (P34) to set the [ ] and [ ] for the [SELF-TIMER]

¢3 It will be reset to [ ] when the Intelligent Auto Mode is cancelled or when the power is

[STABILIZER]¢1 (P132)

(P131)/

even if it is set to [MODE2].

(P138)

switched [ON]/[OFF].

¢2

(P116)/[CONTINUOUS AF] (P138)/[WIND CUT]

¢3

(P78).

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• The settings of the following items are fixed.

Item Settings

[ECONOMY]

[5MIN.]

([SLEEP MODE]) (P37) Flash (P67) /Œ [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P72) [1ST] [BURST RATE] (P74) [H] (High speed) [AUTO BRACKET] (P76) [STEP]

: [3•1/3]

[SEQUENCE]: [0/`/_]

AF mode (P79) š (Set to [ ]

¢4

when a face cannot be detected)

[WHITE BALANCE] (P88) [AWB] [SENSITIVITY] (P92)

¢5

(Intelligent ISO)

(The maximum ISO sensitivity: ISO800)

[METERING MODE]

(P131) [RED-EYE REMOVAL]

[ON]

(P133) [I.EXPOSURE] (P134) [STANDARD] [LONG SHTR NR] (P135) [ON] [COLOR SPACE] (P136) [sRGB] [PRE AF] (P140) [FOCUS PRIORITY]

[ON]

(P141) [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P141) [ON]

¢4 It will be set to Multi Auto Focus Mode for motion pictures when a face cannot be detected

while recording motion pictures.

¢5 The setting is fixed to [AUTO] when recording motion pictures.

• The following functions cannot be used. – [AUTO LCD OFF] of [ECONOMY]/AF/AE lock/White balance fine adjustment/White Balance

Bracket/Multi Film Bracket/Flash output adjustment /[ISO LIMIT SET]/[EX. OPT. ZOOM]/ [DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUDIO REC.]/[HIGHLIGHT]/[AF/AE LOCK]/[AF/AE LOCK HOLD]/ [DIRECT FOCUS AREA]/[SHOOT W/O LENS]

• The other items on the [SETUP] menu and [CUSTOM] menu can be set in a mode such as the

Programme AE mode. What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

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AFC

AFS

[REC] mode: ³

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

( : Programme 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] menu.

•

Set the drive mode lever to [ ].

Set the mode dial to [ ].

• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P129) or “Using the

[CUSTOM] Menu

Set the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC].

• Refer to

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is

focused.

• The focus indication blinks when the subject is not

focused. In this case, a picture is not taken. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject again.

•

The focus range is different depending on the lens used.

–

When the 14–42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W is used: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to

–

When the 45– 200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2W is used: 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to

If the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100] and the aperture value is set to F3.5 (when the

•

14–42 mm/F3.5– 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W is attached) or the aperture value is set to F4.0 (when the 45– 200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2W is attached), the shutter speed is automatically set between about 30 seconds and 1/4000th of a second.

” (P139).

P53

for [AFS] and [AFC].

Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture.

• A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus.

• If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is

not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [OFF]. (P141)

• The access indication lights (P30) red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

• You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P55).

∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too

dark (P73)

∫

To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P88)

∫ When recording motion pictures (P113)

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AFC

AFS

Setting the focus mode (AFS/AFC/MF)

Fix the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway (AFS)

Set the focus mode lever to [AFS].

• “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. The focus is adjusted

when you press the shutter button halfway.

• Normally use the [AFS].

• Focus during the burst is fixed at the first picture. Refer to P74 for details.

Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC)

This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by continuously focusing on the movement of the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway. When taking pictures of a moving subject, the camera predicts the movement of the subject and focuses on it. (motion prediction)

•

[AFC] will not operate with certain lenses. For details, refer to page 20.

Set the focus mode lever to [AFC].

• “AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”. The camera is

continuously focusing on the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• It may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom ring from

Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.

• Focusing will continue even after the shutter button is pressed during the

burst. Refer to P74 for details.

• Set the [PRE AF] of [CUSTOM] menu item (P140) when you would like to set focus before

pressing the shutter button halfway.

• Focus sound will not be heard in [AFC] even if the subject comes into focus. Also, AF area will

not be displayed if the AF mode is set to [ ].

• When brightness is not enough, the mode will turn to [AFS] and in that case the AF area will be

displayed and the focus sound will beep when the subject comes into focus.

• Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

AFC

AFS

Take a picture with Manual Focus (MF)

Set the focus mode lever to [MF].

• For details, refer to P84.

AFC

AFS

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DAE F

Focusing

Align the subject to the screen, and then press the shutter button halfway.

Focus

Focus indication On Blinks AF area Green

¢2

Sound

A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Aperture value E Shutter speed F ISO sensitivity

It will flash in red when appropriate exposure is not achieved.

¢1

(Except when flash is activated)

¢2 Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P36).

¢1

When the subject is focused

Beeps 2 times

When the subject is not focused

—

• When the AF mode is set to [ ], and multiple AF areas (up to 23 areas) have turned on, all the

AF areas that have turned on are focused. If you would like to take a picture focused on a certain area, switch the AF mode to [Ø]. (P79)

• Focus sound will not beep if the Focus Mode is set to [AFC]. Also, the AF area will not be

displayed if the AF mode is set to [ ].

When the subject is not in focus

∫ Take picture with different focus modes depending on the subject (P79) ∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast

•

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs

• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near

subjects

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P132), a tripod, the self-timer (P78) or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional)

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the

•

moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

– Slow sync. – Slow sync./Red-eye Reduction – [NIGHT PORTRAIT] and [NIGHT SCENERY] in the advanced scene mode (P101) – [PARTY] in scene mode (P107) – When you set to a slow shutter speed

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A B

Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function

Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically.

1 Touch [ ] in recording mode.

•

Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

2 Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then

take a picture.

AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF mode is displayed

•

at the position you touch, and a picture is taken when it is focused. (It cannot be set to edge of the screen.)

•

If the histogram is displayed on top of the subject you want to touch, touch the subject after first moving the histogram. (P67)

3 Touch [ ] to cancel the Touch Shutter function.

Note

•

If [FOCUS PRIORITY] is [ON], when the focus mode is set to [AFS] and the Touch Shutter fails, AF area will disappear after turning red, and the picture will not be taken. When set to [AFC], the picture will not be taken if the focus indication is flashing green, but if the subject comes into focus while keeping touching the screen, the picture will be taken.

• It will not focus automatically when the camera is set to manual focus, so it will take a picture

without performing the focus function.

• Touching will perform the same action as pressing the shutter button, even during the Burst,

Auto Bracket, or self-timer modes.

• Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [METERING MODE] is

set to [Ù]. (P131)

• The Touch Shutter function will not work in the following cases. – During motion picture P mode – In the LCD recording information display (P35)

Programme Shift

In Programme AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Programme Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE mode.

1 Press the shutter button halfway and display the

aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen.

2 While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform the Programme

Shift by rotating the rear dial.

It will switch between Programme Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation (P73)

•

every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed.

• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER] B. (P142)

• The Programme Shift indication A appears on the screen when Programme Shift is activated.

• To cancel Programme Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the rear dial until the Programme Shift

indication disappears.

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∫ Example of Programme Shift

(When the 14– 42 mm/F3.5– 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W is used)

(A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed

1 Programme Shift amount 2 Programme Shift line chart 3 Programme Shift limit

1

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

2.8

5.6

(A)

4 2 1 1

125

250

500

(Ev)

1000

2000

4000

(B)

Note

How the Exposure Compensation is switched can be changed by [EXPO. SETTINGS] (P143)

•

in the [CUSTOM] menu.

• If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value

and shutter speed turn red and blink.

• Programme Shift is cancelled and the camera returns to normal Programme AE mode if more

than 10 seconds pass after Programme Shift is activated. However, the Programme Shift setting is memorised.

• Depending on the brightness of the subject, Programme Shift may not be activated.

• Programme Shift is not possible when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ].

[REC] mode:

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

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

Using the Digital Zoom

You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele. (P14)

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom ring towards Wide. (P14)

To enlarge further, set the [EX. OPT. ZOOM] to [ON] or the [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [2k] or [4k] in the [REC] mode menu or the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu. Then you can take larger photos. When the [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (max. 2k) is used in still picture recording, set each image aspect ratio (X/Y/W/ ) to a picture size other than [L].

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∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Digital zoom

When the 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W is used

[2k] (including Extra Optical Zoom)

Recording magnification

When the 45– 200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2W is used

4.4k

Picture quality

No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None

¢1

(when taking still

pictures: 6k)

¢2

(when recording

3.1k motion pictures: 9.4k)

¢1

(when taking still

pictures: 8.9k)

¢2

3.1k

(when recording

motion pictures: 13.9k)

Set the [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P135) in [REC] mode menu or [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu to [ON], and then when taking still pictures select number of recordable pixels with

when taking still pictures: 12k when recording motion pictures: 18.7k

[4k] (including Extra Optical Zoom) when taking still pictures: 24k when recording motion pictures: 37.5k

[2k] (including Extra Optical Zoom) when taking still pictures: 17.8k when recording motion pictures: 27.8k

[4k] (including Extra Optical Zoom) when taking still pictures: 35.6k when recording motion pictures: 55.5k

The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration.

[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P135) on the [REC] mode menu or [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu is set to [2k] or [4k].

¢1

¢2

¢1

¢2

¢1

¢2

¢1

¢2

[ ] (P129).

¢1 When a picture size of [S] (3 M), aspect ratio of [X] is selected.

The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.

¢2 When recording mode [AVCHD Lite] is selected, or recording mode [MOTION JPEG] is

selected with recording quality setting [ ] or [ ]. When recording quality setting [ ] or [ ] is selected, extra optical zoom factor will change to 4.2.

∫ Extra Optical Zoom mechanism

Example: When it is set to [ ] (equal to 3.1 million pixels), it will take the picture using the 3.1 million pixels in the centre out of the 12 million pixels of the imaging device, resulting to be more of a telephoto picture.

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Note

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“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”.

• When the extra optical zoom is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from the

angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them. Angle of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [ REC AREA] (P144) setting to the mode you wish to record in.

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.

• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P78) for taking

pictures.

• The AF mode is fixed to [Ø] when using the digital zoom.

• The Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases. – In Intelligent Auto Mode – When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. – In Intelligent Auto Mode – In advanced scene mode – In Scene mode – When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

Playing back Pictures

Press [(].

A [(] button

Forward or rewind the image by dragging (P16) the screen horizontally.

Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right

• It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing

2/1 of the cursor button.

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

• You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping touching the left or right

sides of the screen after forwarding/rewinding a picture. (Pictures are displayed reduced in size)

∫ To finish playback Press [(] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter button halfway.

Note

This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established

•

by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.

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F3.5

1/9

ISO

100

100-0001

303030

STDSTDSTD

1001001

F3.5F3.5F3.5

1/91/91/9

AWBAWBAWB

100-0001

F3.5

10:00 1.DEC.2010

RGB

STANDARD

AFS

100

WBWB

ISOISO

AWB

Press [DISPLAY] to switch the monitor screen.

A [DISPLAY] button

• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not

activated. During Playback Zoom (P61), while playing back motion pictures (P147) and during a slide show (P149), you can only select “Normal display B” or “No display F”.

• Refer to P66 for information about the histogram D.

B Normal display C Detailed information display D Histogram display

E Highlight display F No display

¢ This is displayed if [HIGHLIGHT] (P139) in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].

Basic

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Rotate the rear dial left.

1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display

A Number of the selected picture and the total number of

recorded pictures

B Slide bar

• Rotate the rear dial right to return to the previous screen.

• Screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or down (P16).

• The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen up or down (P16).

• Pictures are not rotated for display.

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

∫ To return to normal playback Touch the picture to select.

You can also return to the one screen display by choosing images pressing the cursor button

•

toward 3/4/2/1, and then pressing [MENU/SET] or the rear dial.

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Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

You can display pictures by recording date.

Rotate the rear dial left to display the calendar screen.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back.

• If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed.

Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date.

• Rotate the rear dial left to return to the calendar

screen display.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial.

• The picture that was selected will appear.

Note

The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected

•

when the calendar screen is first displayed.

• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day

is displayed.

• You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.

• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as the 1st January, 2010.

• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are

displayed by the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Playback.

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Using the Playback Zoom

Touch the part to enlarge.

1k>2k>4k>8k>16k

Portion that is touched will be enlarged.

•

• Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the rear dial right.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position

indication A appears for about 1 second.

• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.

Move the position to be displayed by dragging the picture (P16).

• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position

indication A appears for about 1 second.

• Position of the enlarged part can be also moved by pressing

3/4/2/1 of the cursor button.

• Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching [ ].

• Also, when you touch [ ] or rotate the rear dial left, the

magnification becomes lower.

∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the Playback Zoom

You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom position for the Playback Zoom.

Switch to picture select operation by pressing the rear dial during Playback Zoom, and select pictures with 2/1.

• It will switch between picture select operation and move

zoom position operation every time the rear dial is pressed during Playback Zoom.

Note

You can also delete the recording information etc. on the screen during Playback Zoom by

•

pressing [DISPLAY].

• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the Cropping function. (P157)

• The Playback Zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.

• The zoom magnification and the zoom position are cancelled when the camera is turned off

(including Sleep Mode).

• The zoom position returns to the centre in the following images. – Images with different aspect ratios – Images with different numbers of recorded pixels – Images with a different rotation direction (when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON])

• Playback Zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback or pictures with audio playback.

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Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

Press [(].

To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].

A [(] button B [DISPLAY] button C [

‚] button

Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures

Press [‚].

Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET].

• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set.

(Repeat this step.)

• [‚] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is

pressed again, the setting is cancelled.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

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∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P160) setting

The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].)

Note

•

Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (P183).

• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or

[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.

• Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.

• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected (P162), they will not be deleted

even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.

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AWB

STD

AUTO

−

3+30

AFS

−

3+30

AWB

AUTO

AFS

−

3+30

AWB

AUTO

STD

AFS

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder

Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen

Press [DISPLAY] to change.

A [DISPLAY] button

• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not

activated.

LCD monitor display

With the [LCD DISP.STYLE] (P143) of the [CUSTOM] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the LCD monitor to display in [ ] (LCD monitor style) or [ ] (viewfinder style).

When [ ] is set

STD

AFS

−

3+30

AWB

AUTO

AWB

WB AF

ISO

AWB

AUTO

−

STD

B Normal display C No display

D [LCD INFO.DISP.]

¢1

¢1, 2

¢3

E Tur ned off

When [ ] is set

STD

AFS

−

3+30

AWB

AUTO

F Normal displayidetailed information G Normal display

H [LCD INFO.DISP.] I Tur ned off

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AWB

−

3+30−3+30

AUTOAUTOAUTO

AFSAFSAFS

AWB

STDSTDSTD

−

3+30−3+30

AUTOAUTOAUTO

AFSAFSAFS

−

3+30

AUTO

AWB

AFS

STD

Viewfinder display

With the [LVF DISP.STYLE] (P143) of the [CUSTOM] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the viewfinder to display in [ ] (viewfinder style) or [ ] (LCD monitor style).

When [ ] is set

A Normal display B Normal displayidetailed information

¢1

¢1, 2

When [ ] is set

C No display D Detailed information

¢1

¢1, 2

STD

AFS

−

3+30

AWB

AUTO

¢1 Guide lines are displayed when the [GUIDE LINE] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to anything

except [OFF]. It is possible to move the position of the guide line using the touch panel when it is set to [ ]. (P66)

¢2 Histograms are displayed when the [HISTOGRAM] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].

It is possible to move the position of the histogram using the touch panel. (P67) It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [EXPO.METER] of the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON]. (P142)

¢3 It is displayed when the [LCD INFO.DISP.] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to anything except

[OFF]. Colour of the screen can be selected from 3 colours of

blue, red or black. (P143)

Note

In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P105), the guide line is grey.

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PPP

−

3+30−3+30

AWBAWBAWB

STDSTDSTD

AUTOAUTOAUTO

3.53.53.5

100100100

AFSAFSAFS

××

−

3+30−3+30

AWBAWBAWB

STDSTDSTD

AUTOAUTOAUTO

3.53.53.5

200200200

AFSAFSAFS

××

STDSTDSTD

3.53.53.5

505050

−

3+30−3+30

AWBAWBAWB

AUTOAUTOAUTO

AFSAFSAFS

××

∫ Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

A []:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a

well-balanced composition.

B []:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the screen. C []:Position of the guide line can be set. It is used to take well balanced pictures of

subjects off the centre of the image.

∫ Set the position of the guide line with [ ]

•

Set the [GUIDE LINE] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ ]. (P139)

Touch [ ] above the guide line, and drag it to the position you want to move it to (P16).

•

You can also set the position of the guide line with 3/4/2/1 in the Quick Menu (P35) while in button operation or [CUSTOM] menu.

• When it is difficult to move the guide line on the screen edge by touch

operation, use 3/4/2/1 to set the position.

∫ About the Histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.

Examples of histogram

1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed 3 Overexposed

¢ Histogram

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∫ Set the position of the histogram

•

Set the [HISTOGRAM] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON]. (P139)

Touch the histogram and drag it to the position you want to move it to (P16).

•

You can also set the position of the histogram with 3/4/2/1 in the Quick Menu (P35) while in button operation or [CUSTOM] menu.

Note

When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the

•

following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.

– When the manual exposure assistance is other than [n0EV] during Exposure Compensation

or in the manual exposure mode

– When the flash is activated – When the flash is closed

• When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places

• When the exposure is not adequately adjusted

• The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.

• The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing

software used in PCs etc.

• Histogram is displayed in R (red), G (green), B (blue), and Y (luminance) during the playback.

[REC] mode:

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

A To open the flash

Slide the flash open lever.

B To close the flash

Press the flash until it clicks.

•

Be sure to close the flash when not in use.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is

closed.

Note

Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.

•

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Applicable modes:

Set the built-in flash to match the recording.

Open the flash.

•

Select [FLASH] in the [REC] mode menu. (P33)

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Press 3/4 to select a mode and press [MENU/SET].

• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P69)

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

Item Description of settings

‡: AUTO

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction

‰: Forced flash ON

Forced ON/Red-eye reduction

Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

Œ:

: Slow sync.

Forced flash OFF

The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.

¢ [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P133) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on

the flash icon.

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting

conditions.

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

•

When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background landscape will appear brighter.

•

Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background.

• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can

enhance your photos.

When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background landscape will appear brighter.

Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

•

Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background.

• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can

enhance your photos.

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the

flash is not permitted.

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∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction

When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P133) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when the AF mode is set to [š] and face detection is active)

•

Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.

• In the following cases, Digital Red-Eye Correction does not work. – When the flash setting is set to [‡], [‰] or [Œ] – When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is set to [OFF] – When the AF mode is set to anything except [š]

∫ Available flash settings by recording mode

The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of advanced scene mode and scene mode)

‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ

³ ± ´ ²

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¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and

brightness.

• The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if

necessary.

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• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Advanced Scene

Mode or the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.

• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.

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∫ The available flash range to take pictures

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

ISO sensitivity

When the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6

lens included in DMC-G2K/

DMC-G2W is used

When the 45– 200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6

lens included in DMC-G2W is used

Available flash range Available flash range

Wide Tel e Wide Tele

AUTO

ISO100

ISO200

ISO400

ISO800

ISO1600

ISO3200

ISO6400

45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m (20.3 feet)

45 cm (1.48 feet) to 3.1 m (10.2 feet)

45 cm (1.48 feet) to 4.4 m (14.4 feet)

45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m (20.3 feet)

50 cm (1.64 feet) to 8.8 m (28.9 feet)

80 cm (2.62 feet) to 12.5 m (41.0 feet)

1.1 m (3.61 feet) to 17.7 m (58.1 feet)

1.6 m (5.24 feet) to 25.1 m (82.3 feet)

30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m (12.8 feet)

30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet)

30 cm (0.99 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet)

30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m (12.8 feet)

30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet)

50 cm (1.64 feet) to 7.8 m (25.6 feet)

70 cm (2.29 feet) to 11.1 m (36.4 feet)

1.0m (3.28feet) to 15.7 m (51.5 feet)

1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.5 m

(18.0 feet)

1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet)

1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.8 m (12.5 feet)

1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet)

1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 7.7 m (25.3 feet)

1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 11.0 m (36.1 feet)

1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 15.5 m (50.9 feet)

1.4 m (4.59 feet) to 22.0 m (72.2 feet)

1.0m (3.28feet) to 3.9 m (12.8 feet)

1.0m (3.28feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet)

1.0m (3.28feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet)

1.0m (3.28feet) to 3.9 m (12.8 feet)

1.0m (3.28feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet)

1.0m (3.28feet) to 7.8 m (25.6 feet)

1.0m (3.28feet) to 11.1 m (36.4 feet)

1.0m (3.28feet) to 15.7 m (51.5 feet)

¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P134) is set to [OFF]

• At the time of flash photography, when distance with the subject is near, the flash light is

interrupted with lens and a part of picture being taken becomes dark. Check the distance between the camera and the subject when taking a picture. The distance with subject from which the flash light is interrupted differs according to the lens used.

– When the 14– 42 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W is attached:

45 cm (1.48 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)

– When the 45– 200 mm/F4.0–5.6 lens included in DMC-G2W is attached:

30 cm (0.99 feet) or less

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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

‡

¢1

1/60

to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th

‰

¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE mode ¢2

This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.

¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.

¢2

1/60

to 1/160th Œ 60¢3 to 1/4000th

• When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second.

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

Note

•

Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting.

• Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/

Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted

properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even

when you press the shutter button fully.

• The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.

• When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens

field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures.

• When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some

cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.

• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the

access indication disappears.

• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from

the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

• When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to P179 for the

external flash.

Adjust the flash output

Applicable modes:

Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low.

Select [FLASH ADJUST.] in the [REC] mode menu. (P33)

Press 2/1 to set the flash output and then press

[MENU/SET].

• You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].

• Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

Note

•

[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash level is adjusted.

• The flash output setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

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Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro

Applicable modes:

2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.

Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] mode menu. (P33)

Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press [MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the

menu.

Item Effect

The normal method when taking

1st curtain synchro

2nd curtain synchro

pictures with the flash.

The light source appears behind the subject and picture becomes dynamic.

Note

Set it to [1ST] normally.

•

• [2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].

• The flash sync. settings are also effective when using an external flash. (P179)

• When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.

• You cannot set [ ], [ ] or [ ] when [FLASH SYNCHRO] is set to [2ND].

• It can only be set with [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode.

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A B

[REC] mode:

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.

Underexposed

Properly exposed

Overexposed

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Compensate the exposure

towards negative.

Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation.

Rotate the rear dial to compensate the

exposure.

A Exposure Compensation value

B [EXPO.METER]

• Select [0] to return to the original exposure.

• Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER].

(P142) (However, it does not appear in

/// mode.)

ñ//¿//

Take a picture.

Note

•

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.

• The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the exposure

value during the Intelligent Auto Mode is not memorised.

• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• Rotate the rear dial slowly but surely.

• When the aperture and shutter speed values are displayed in the screen in the Programme AE

mode, Programme Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.

• In the Aperture-Priority AE mode, Aperture Setting Operation (P97) and Exposure

Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.

• In the Shutter-Priority AE mode, Shutter Speed Setting Operation (P97) and Exposure

Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.

• Operation method can be changed with [EXPO. SETTINGS] in the [CUSTOM] menu. (P143)

• Exposure compensation can be performed by touching the exposure compensation display,

and then the slide bar in the Quick Menu (P34) while in touch operation.

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• In the Quick Menu (P35) while in button operation, if set to [ ] (LCD monitor style), exposure

compensation can be set with 3/4 after selecting to display exposure compensation with 2/1 or the rear dial.

• In the Quick Menu (P35) while in button operation, if set to [ ] (viewfinder style), after

selecting the Exposure Compensation display using the rear dial or 2/1, pressing the rear dial or [MENU/SET] will allow you to compensate the exposure with the rear dial or 2/1.

[REC] mode:

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.

Set the drive mode lever to [ ].

Focus on the subject and take a picture.

A When Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].

• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the

burst mode.

∫ Changing the burst speed

1 Select [BURST RATE] in the [REC] mode menu. (P33) 2 Press 3/4 to select the burst speed and then press

[MENU/SET].

3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

•

You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

[H]

(High speed)

Burst speed (pictures/second) 3.2 2.6 2

Live View during Burst Mode None Available Available

¢1 Number of recordable pictures ¢2 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed

will become slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the aspect ratio, the picture size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used.

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Without RAW files

Depends on the remaining capacity of the card

[M]

(Middle speed)

¢2

4 to 7

[L]

(Low speed)

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• First burst speed has no relation with the transfer speed of the card.

• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when

the flash is not activated.

• The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings. – [SENSITIVITY] (P92)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P129)/[QUALITY] (P130)/[FOCUS PRIORITY]

(P141)/Focus mode

• Refer to P130 for information about RAW files.

∫ Focusing in Burst Mode

The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P141) in the [CUSTOM] menu and the focus mode setting.

Focus mode Focus Priority Focus

AFS

AFC

¢1

OFF

At the first picture

Normal focusing

Predicted focusing

¢2

¢3

MF — Focus set with Manual Focus

¢1 When subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture. ¢2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the

subject.

¢3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.

Note

We recommend using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you want to keep the

•

shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P181 for information about the remote shutter.

• When the burst speed is set to [H], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings

used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to [M] or [L], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors,

outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/second) may

become slower.

• When set to [H], the Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting.

(Will not hold) You cannot set the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu. When set to [M] or [L], Live View is displayed between burst frames.

• When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.

• White Balance Bracket (P91) will record 3 pictures at 1 recording, so it will take longer to

be able to take next picture.

• Maximum of 3 films will be recorded depending on the Multi Film Bracket setting during

the Multi Film Bracket recording (P96).

• The Burst Mode is disabled during recording of the motion pictures.

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[REC] mode:

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure among different exposures.

With Auto Bracket [STEP]: [3•1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/s/r]

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV

Set the drive mode lever to [ ].

Focus on the subject and take a picture.

• If you press and hold the shutter button, the number

of pictures that you set is taken.

• The Auto Bracket indication A blinks until the

number of pictures that you set is taken.

• The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the

Auto Bracket setting, change the setting on the drive mode lever or turn the camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken.

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∫ Changing the settings for [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket

1 Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] mode menu. (P33) 2 Press 3/4 to select [STEP] or [SEQUENCE] and then

press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

Item Settings Item Settings

[STEP]

[3•1/3] (3 pictures)

[3•2/3] (3 pictures) [`/0/_]

[5•1/3] (5 pictures)

[5•2/3] (5 pictures)

[7•1/3] (7 pictures)

[7•2/3] (7 pictures)

[SEQUENCE]

[0/`/_]

4 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.

•

You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

Note

•

When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.

• The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• The Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting. (Will not hold) You

cannot set the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu.

• When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.

• Set number of pictures cannot be recorded if the recordable number of pictures is less than set

number of pictures.

• Settings for Multi Film Bracket have priority during the Multi Film Bracket recording

(P96).

• The Auto Bracket will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.

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[REC] mode:

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Set the drive mode lever to [ë].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

A When self-timer is set to [ ].

• A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into

focus.

Focus and exposure will be set when the

shutter button is pressed halfway.

•

If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [OFF]. (P141)

• The self-timer indicator B blinks and the shutter is activated after

10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• If you press [MENU/SET] while taking a picture with the self-timer, it

is cancelled.

• When [ ] is selected, the self-timer indicator blinks again after the

first and the second pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 2 seconds after it blinks.

∫ Changing the time setting for the self-timer

1 Select [SELF-TIMER] in the [REC] mode menu. (P33) 2 Press 3/4 to select the mode and then press

[MENU/SET].

Item Settings

10 seconds

10 seconds/3 pictures

2 seconds

If you set [ ], after 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.

•

3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

•

You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

Note

When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the

•

jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.

• Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than

2 seconds when [ ] is selected.

• The flash output may not be constant when [ ] is set.

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AFC

AFS

• Operation will be same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ] while Multi Film Bracket recording

(P96).

• Use the Quick Menu (P34) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode.

• Self-timer cannot be set to [ ] in Intelligent Auto Mode.

• The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.

[REC] mode:

Setting the method used to focus (AF mode)

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Also, it is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.

Set the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC].

Switching the auto focus mode dial.

Auto focus mode dial/

š/ [ ]: Face detection

[ ]: AF Tracking

Item

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)

Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)

Effect

Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is

[ ]: 23-area-focusing

effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen. (AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting)

Ø/ [Ø]: 1-area-focusing

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the screen. Position and size of the AF area can be changed.

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Note

•

When the subject is not in the centre of the composition in [Ø], you can bring the subject into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the picture. (Only when the focus mode lever is set to [AFS])

• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas using [ ] when multiple AF areas (max. 23 areas)

light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [Ø].

• If the AF mode is set to [š] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into

focus. Also, if you set the Focus Mode to [AFC] in [ ], AF area will not be displayed even if the subject comes into focus.

• When it is set to [ ] during motion picture recording, it will switch to Multi Auto Focus Mode for

motion pictures.

• The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the

AF mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.

• [FACE RECOG.] only works when [š] is set.

• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases. – In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP] – In [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]

• The AF mode is fixed to [Ø] when using the digital zoom.

• AF area will be fixed to a small point in [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode.

• It will be set to [Ø] when a recording is performed with the Touch Shutter function (P55).

About [š] (Face Detection)

When the camera detects a person’s face, the following colour AF area is displayed. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

•

When [š] is selected and [METERING MODE] is set to multiple [C], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit the person’s face.

• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition

function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. The AF mode is switched to [].

– When the face is not facing the camera – When the face is at an angle – When the face is extremely bright or dark – When there is little contrast on the faces – When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc. – When the face appears small on the screen – When there is rapid movement – When the subject is other than a human being – When the camera is shaking

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B DC

AF area can be moved when [š] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed.

1 Touch the subject.

•

AF area setting screen is displayed.

• Press and hold the [Q.MENU] button until the AF area

setting screen is displayed. AF area can then also be moved by pressing the cursor button toward 3/4/2/

• The AF area can be set freely at a position on the

screen. (It cannot be set to edge of the screen)

• The AF area returns to the centre when [‚] is pressed.

• When the [FOCUS AREA SET] is set to [Fn BUTTON SET] (P139), AF area setting

screen can also be displayed by pressing 4.

2 Touch the slide bar to change the size of AF area

frame.

It can be changed to 4 different sizes of “spot” A,

•

“normal” B, “large” C, and “extra large” D.

• It is also possible to rotate the rear dial to the right to

make it larger. Rotate it to the left to make it smaller.

3 Touch [SET].

•

AF area with same function as [Ø] is displayed in the touched position, with the face recognition frame still displayed.

• AF area will turn yellow, and face recognition frame will

turn white.

• Setting of the AF area frame is cancelled when

[CANCEL] is touched.

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Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)

∫ When operating the touch panel

1 Touch the subject.

•

The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked. It will continuously adjust the focus and exposure automatically following the movement of the subject. (Dynamic tracking)

• Lock is cancelled when [CANCEL] is touched.

2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it

fully to take the picture.

∫ When operating buttons

1 Bring the subject to the AF tracking

Before locking Locked

frame, and press the shutter button halfway to lock the subject.

A AF tracking frame (White) B AF tracking frame (Yellow)

• When the subject is recognised, AF area will turn green and the subject will be locked.

Focus and exposure will be fixed automatically and continuously in accordance with the movement of the subject when you release the shutter button (Dynamic tracking). AF area will be displayed in yellow in this case.

• Lock is cancelled when [MENU/SET] is pressed.

2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the

picture.

Note

If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.

•

• AF Tracking will not operate when it has failed to AF track. AF mode will be switched to [Ø] in

that case.

• [FACE RECOG.] does not work when AF tracking is active.

• In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø] – When the film mode is [STANDARD]( ), [DYNAMIC]( ), [SMOOTH]( ) – When My Colour Mode is [MONOCHROME]

• Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases: – When the subject is too small – When the recording location is too dark or bright – When the subject is moving too fast – When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject – When jitter is occurring – When zoom is operated

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About [ ] (23-area-focusing)

• AF areas up to a maximum of 23 are lit when the shutter button is pressed halfway, and each

AF area can be brought into focus.

The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the selected areas can be also brought into focus.

Touch the screen to display the AF area setting screen, and select the AF area frame as shown in the figure on the right.

•

After releasing you finger from the touch panel for a while, AF area frame will disappear, and only [i] display (centre point of selected AF area frame) will remain on the screen.

• Press and hold the [Q.MENU] button until the AF area

setting screen is displayed. The AF area frame can then also be selected by pressing the cursor button toward 3/4/2/1 or by rotating the rear dial.

• Setting of the AF area frame is cancelled when [CANCEL] is touched.

• When the [FOCUS AREA SET] is set to [Fn BUTTON SET] (P139), AF area setting screen can

also be displayed by pressing 4.

About [Ø] (1-area-focusing)

AF area can be moved when [Ø] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed.

1 Touch the subject to move the AF area.

•

AF area setting screen is displayed.

• Press and hold the [Q.MENU] button until the AF area

setting screen is displayed. AF area can then also be moved by pressing the cursor button toward 3/4/2/

• You can set to arbitrary position of the screen. (It

cannot be set to edge of the screen)

• The AF area returns to the centre when [‚] is pressed.

• When the [FOCUS AREA SET] is set to [Fn BUTTON SET] (P139), AF area setting

screen can also be displayed by pressing 4.

2 Touch the slide bar to change the size of AF area frame.

•

For details on enlarging the AF area frame, read step 2 of “About [š] (Face Detection)” procedure on P80.

3 Touch [SET].

∫ Move the AF area easily with button operations

When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P141) in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON] while [š], [ ] or [Ø] is selected, it is possible to move the AF area directly with 3/4/2/1. It is also possible to change the size of the AF area frame by rotating the rear dial in the screen to set the position for [š] or [Ø].

•

[SENSITIVITY] (P92), [Fn BUTTON SET] (P139), [FILM MODE] (P94), or [WHITE BALANCE] (P88) cannot be set with 3/4/2/1. Make the setting with the Quick Menu (P34).

Note

The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [Ù]. (P131)

•

• Set the size of AF area to “normal”, “large”, or “extra large” when it is hard to focus using the

“spot”.

• [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] is fixed to [OFF] in My Colour Mode.

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[REC] mode:

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus

Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus.

Set the focus mode lever to [MF].

Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.

• When the [MF ASSIST] (P142) in the [CUSTOM] menu is set

to [ON], screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF assist.

• MF guide A is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is

rotated if the [MF GUIDE] (P142) in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON]. You can check the direction of rotation of the focus ring is toward the near side or the far side.

• The enlarged area can be moved by dragging the screen (P16), or pressing the cursor

button toward 3/4/2/1.

• MF assist is enlarged from 5 times to 10 times when [ ] is touched. It will return to

5 times by touching [ ].

• MF assist or MF guide will disappear about 10 seconds after you stop operating the

focus ring, touch panel, or 3/4/2/1.

Take the picture.

∫ MF ASSIST

Even without rotating the focus ring, the MF assist can be displayed with the following operations.

When operating the touch panel

1 Touch the place to enlarge, and display the MF

assist.

For the operations while displaying the MF assist, refer

•

2 Touch [CANCEL] to close MF assist.

•

When operating buttons

1 Press and hold [Q.MENU] button until MF assist position setting

screen is displayed.

•

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to change the position of the MF

assist screen.

•

2 of the “Taking Pictures with Manual Focus”

to step procedure.

The screen returns to the previous screen.

When the [FOCUS AREA SET] is set to [Fn BUTTON SET] (P139), MF assist position setting screen can also be displayed by pressing 4.

The following will return the MF assistance to the original position.

– When the Focus Mode is set to other than [MF] – Changing [ASPECT RATIO] or [PICTURE SIZE]. – Turning the camera off.

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3 Press [MENU/SET] and enlarge the MF assist position setting screen.

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MF assist is enlarged from 5 times to 10 times when the rear dial is rotated right. It will return to 5 times by rotating the rear dial left.

• For the operations while displaying the MF assist, refer to step 2 of the “Taking Pictures

with Manual Focus

” procedure.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close MF assist.

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The screen returns to the previous screen.

∫ Move the MF assist easily with button operations

When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P141) in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON], it is possible to move the MF assist directly with 3/4/2/1.

• [SENSITIVITY] (P92), [Fn BUTTON SET] (P139), [FILM MODE] (P94), or [WHITE BALANCE]

(P88) cannot be set with 3/4/2/1. Make the setting with the Quick Menu (P34).

∫ Technique for Manual Focus

1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the

subject.

2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the

focus ring slowly in reverse.

∫ About the focus distance reference mark

The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance. Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures.

A Focus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C 0.3 m (0.99 feet) (When the

F3.5–5.6

DMC-G2W is used)

D 1.0 m (3.28 feet) (When the

F4.0–5.6

lens included in DMC-G2K/

lens included in DMC-G2W is used)

14– 42 mm/

45– 200 mm/

• If you are taking close-up pictures

– We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P78). – The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance

between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

– The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

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When the MF assist is started by the touch panel operation or button operation, MF assist will continue to display even after about 10 seconds have passed without operating the focus ring, touch panel, or 3/4/2/1.

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• The MF assist does not appear when using the digital zoom or recording motion pictures.

• After cancelling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.

• MF assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens used.

[REC] mode:

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)

This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.

∫ Fixing the exposure only

Align the screen with the subject.

Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the exposure.

A [AF/AE LOCK] button

• The aperture value and the shutter speed light.

• If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AE Lock is cancelled.

While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you compose the picture.

B AE lock indication

Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it fully.

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∫ Fixing the focus or the focus/the exposure

1 Select [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM] menu. (P33) 2 Press 3/4 to select [AF] or [AF/AE] and then press

[MENU/SET].

3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

Taking pictures when [AF] or [AF/AE] is set

1 Aim the lens at the subject. 2 Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and the exposure.

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When [AF] is selected, [AFL], the focus indication, aperture value, the shutter speed light when the subject is focused.

• When [AF/AE] is selected, [AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and the

shutter speed light when the subject is focused and the exposure is set.

• If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is cancelled.

3 While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera to the composition you would like to

take and then press the shutter button fully.

Note

If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the

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exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P140)

• The brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder (Live View) will be also

locked when the AE lock is performed.

• AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.

• AE Lock only is effective during Manual Focus or Preview Mode.

• AE Lock and AF lock can be used during motion picture recording, but AE/AF lock cannot be

performed again during motion picture recording. During motion picture recording only cancellation of AE/AF lock can be performed.

• The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.

• The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is

locked.

• Programme Shift can be set even when AE is locked.

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[REC] mode:

Adjusting the White Balance

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

Press 1 ().

Touch the white balance to select.

Touch [SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

Item Recording conditions

[AWB] Automatic adjustment [V] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky [Ð] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky [î] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade [Ñ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights

[] []/[]When [] When using the preset colour temperature setting

¢It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.

∫ Auto White Balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].

1 Auto white balance will work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight KlKelvin colour Temperature

When taking pictures with the flash only

using the preset white balance

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Note

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The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ ].

• The white balance might not be adjusted for a subject that the flash cannot reach when the

flash is used.

• The White Balance is memorised even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for

the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is set to [AWB] when the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.

• White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.

– In Intelligent auto mode – In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT] – In [SCENERY] – In [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR SPORTS] in [SPORTS] – In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP] – In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] – In [SUNSET] or [PARTY] in scene mode – My colour mode

• The camera will not be able to operate with 3/4/2/1 if the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P141) is

set to [ON]. Set using the Quick Menu (P34).

Setting the white balance manually

Set the white balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.

Select [ ] or [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].

• The white balance setting screen can also be

displayed by pressing the cursor button toward 3.

Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then touch [SET].

Note

You may not be able to properly set a white balance if the subject is too bright or too dark. In

•

this case, adjust the subject to an appropriate brightness and then reset the white balance.

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Setting the colour temperature

You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the colour temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.

Select [ ] and then touch [WB K SET].

• The colour temperature setting screen can also be

displayed by pressing the cursor button toward 3.

Touch the colour temperature setting bar.

• It is also possible to set the values by touching [3]/

4] or pressing 3/4 of the cursor button.

[

• You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].

Touch [SET].

Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]

You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance.

Select the white balance and then touch [ADJUST.].

• The white balance adjust screen can also be

displayed by pressing the cursor button toward 4.

Touch within the frame to finely adjust.

• You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or pressing 3/4/2/1 of the

cursor button.

2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE) 1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)

G_ (GREEN: GREENISH)

3 : 4 : M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)

Touch [SET].

Note

If you finely adjust the white balance to A (amber), the white balance icon on the screen will

•

change to orange. If you finely adjust the white balance to B (blue), the white balance icon on the screen will change to blue.

• If you finely adjust the white balance to G_ (green) or M` (magenta), [_] (green) or [`]

(magenta) appears beside the white balance icon on the screen.

• Press [DISPLAY] to return to the centre point.

• Select the centre point if you are not finely adjusting the white balance.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.

• You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

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• The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (centre point) in the

following cases.

– When you reset the white balance in [ ] or [ ]

– When you reset the colour temperature manually in [ ]

White Balance Bracket

Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the white balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colours are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once.

Finely adjust the white balance in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the white balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/[ ] to set the bracket.

• Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial. [ ] or rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B)

[ ] or rear dial left: Vertical (Gi to Mj)

Touch [SET].

Note

[ ] is displayed in white balance icon in the screen when the White Balance Bracket is set.

•

• The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including

Sleep Mode).

• Pictures can be taken with White Balance Bracket regardless of the drive mode settings.

• You will only hear the shutter sound once.

• White Balance Bracket cannot be set when the [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ], or [ ].

• White Balance Bracket will be disabled when the Multi Film Bracket is set.

• White Balance Bracket does not work when recording motion pictures.

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[REC] mode:

Setting the Light Sensitivity

This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

Press 3 ().

Touch the ISO sensitivity to select.

Touch [SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

ISO sensitivity

Recording location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

ISO sensitivity Settings

AUTO

(Intelligent)

100/200/400/800/1600/3200/ 6400

¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] mode menu (P134) is set to anything except [OFF],

it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].

It is set as following when the [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [OFF].

• When [AUTO] is selected, ISO sensitivity is adjusted automatically depending on

brightness within a maximum setting of [ISO400].

• When setting to [ ], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness

within the maximum setting of [ISO800]. ([ISO400] when the flash is used)

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.

The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness.

The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.

(When the [ISO INCREMENTS] in [REC] mode menu (P134) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase.)

• The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO] when recording motion pictures. Also, the

[ISO LIMIT SET] will not operate.

∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.

• The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously

changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm the actual shutter speed on the information display for the picture being played back.

100 6400

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The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise.

• Refer to P70 for the flash range.

• Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided even

if [ ] is selected.

• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at

the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter button was pressed fully.

• The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.

– In [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode – In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], [NORMAL SPORTS], [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR

SPORTS] in advanced scene mode

• Programme Shift cannot be activated when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ].

• You cannot select [ ] in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode. Also, you

cannot select [AUTO] in Manual Exposure Mode.

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting [NOISE

REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [_] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [`] to take pictures. (P95)

• The camera will not be able to operate with 3/4/2/1 if the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P141) is

set to [ON]. Set using the Quick Menu (P34).

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[REC] mode:

Change tone of the colour for the picture to be taken (Film Mode)

[You can only select [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in [ ], [¿], [], [], [], [ ] and [ ] mode.] Just as each type of film for film cameras has its own colour tone and contrast characteristics, Film Mode allows you to select up to 9 different “digital films”, colour tones, in the same way as you would select different films for film cameras. Select different settings in Film Mode to match the photo look you wish to achieve.

Press 2 ().

Touch [2]/[1] to select an item.

• When you touch [ ] on the screen shown right, explanations

about each Film Mode are displayed. (When you touch [CANCEL], the screen returns to the previous screen.)

Touch [SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

Item Effect [STANDARD] (COLOUR) This is the standard setting. [DYNAMIC] (COLOUR) The saturation and contrast of the stored colours are increased. [SMOOTH] (COLOUR) The contrast is lowered for smoother and clearer colour. [NATURE] (COLOUR) Brighter red, green and blue. Enhanced beauty of nature. [NOSTALGIC] (COLOUR) Lower saturation and contrast. Reflecting passage of time. [VIBRANT] (COLOUR) Higher saturation and contrast than dynamic. [STANDARD] ( ) This is the standard setting. [DYNAMIC] ( ) The contrast is increased. [SMOOTH] ( ) Smooths the picture without losing the skin texture. [MY FILM 1]/[MY FILM 2] The saved setting is used.

[MULTI FILM]

It will take pictures changing the type of film in accordance with the setting every time the shutter button is pressed. (Up to 3 pictures)

Note

In Film Mode, the camera may do something equivalent to pull processing or push processing

•

to create a picture with particular characteristics. The shutter speed may become very slow at this time.

• The camera will not be able to operate with 3/4/2/1 if the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P141) is

set to [ON]. Set using the Quick Menu (P34).

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Adjusting each Film Mode to the desired setting

Touch the item.

Touch the slide bar.

• Registered settings are memorised even if the

camera is turned off.

Touch [MEMORY].

Touch [MY FILM 1] or [MY FILM 2].

• You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and

[MY FILM 2]) (After registering, the Film Mode name that was registered previously is displayed.)

• [STANDARD] is registered in [MY FILM 1] and

[MY FILM 2] at the time of purchase.

Touch [SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

Item Effect

Increases the difference between the brightness and the

[r]

[CONTRAST]

[SHARPNESS]

[SATURATION]

[NOISE

REDUCTION]

darkness in the picture.

Decreases the difference between the brightness and the

[s]

darkness in the picture.

[r] The picture is sharply defined. [s] The picture is softly focused. [r] The colours in the picture become vivid. [s] The colours in the picture become natural.

The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution may

[r]

deteriorate slightly.

The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain pictures

[s]

with higher resolution.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Note

Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. To avoid picture noise, we

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recommend setting [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [_] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [`] to take pictures.

• If you adjust a Film Mode, [_] is displayed beside the Film Mode icon on the screen.

• You cannot adjust [SATURATION] in the black and white settings in Film Mode.

• Film Mode cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent auto mode, advanced scene mode and scene

mode.

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Multi Film Bracket

It will take pictures changing the type of film in accordance with the setting every time the shutter button is pressed. (Up to 3 pictures)

Touch [2]/[1] to select [MULTI FILM].

Select [MULTI FILM 1], [MULTI FILM 2], or [MULTI FILM 3], and then touch [2]/[1] to select the film to be set for each.

• [OFF] can be selected only for [MULTI FILM 3].

Touch [SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.

Focus on the subject and take a picture.

• It will continuously take pictures by keeping the shutter button pressed when it is set to

burst mode. (Up to 3 pictures)

• When using a self-timer, up to 3 pictures with set film will be taken if the shutter button is

pressed. (It will operate same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ].)

• Multi film indication ([ ]) displayed on the screen will flash until all pictures of preset

amount are taken.

Note

[STANDARD] is registered in [MULTI FILM 1], [MULTI FILM 2] and [OFF] is registered in

•

[MULTI FILM 3] at the time of purchase.

• White Balance Bracket will be disabled when the Multi Film Bracket is set.

• Motion pictures are recorded with the settings for the [MULTI FILM 1] setting.

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[REC] mode: ±´

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.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

• 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].

(P142)

Take a picture.

[ ] 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.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed.

• 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].

(P142)

Take a picture.

Note

It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.

•

• How the Exposure Compensation is switched can be changed by [EXPO. SETTINGS] (P143)

in the [CUSTOM] menu.

• In the Quick Menu (P34) while in touch operation, setting of the aperture value or shutter speed

can be set by touching the aperture value or shutter speed, and then touching the exposure meter bar.

• The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the

pictures on the playback screen.

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• Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-Priority AE

Mode. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim.

• When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the setting for the rear dial becomes effective if you

rotate the aperture ring to the [A] position and the aperture ring setting takes priority if you rotate the aperture ring to a position other than [A] in Aperture-Priority AE Mode.

• The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red and blink when the

exposure is not adequate.

• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

• When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second

in Shutter-Priority AE Mode. (P71)

• If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the

screen counts down in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.

• [ ] and [ ] cannot be set for Shutter-Priority AE Mode.

• The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the recording mode to

Shutter-Priority AE Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent).

[REC] mode: ²

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.

Set the mode dial to [²].

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].

(P142)

• You can also set the focus manually by setting the focus mode lever to [MF]. (P84)

Press the shutter button halfway.

A Manual Exposure Assistance

• Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again

when the exposure is not adequate.

Take the picture.

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∫ Manual Exposure Assistance

The exposure is adequate.

Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.

Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.

The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures

•

on the playback screen.

∫ About [B] (Bulb)

If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is pressed fully (up to about 4 minutes). The shutter closes if you release the shutter button. Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of fireworks, a night scene etc.

•

If you set the shutter speed to [B], [B] is displayed on the screen.

• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a sufficiently charged battery.

(P26)

• We recommend using a tripod or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you take

pictures with the shutter speed set to [B]. Refer to P181 for information about the remote shutter.

• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become visible. To avoid

picture noise, we recommend setting [LONG SHTR NR] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON] before taking pictures. (P135)

• The manual exposure assistance does not appear.

Note

It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.

•

• It is possible to change the switching method of aperture and shutter speed settings with the

[EXPO. SETTINGS] (P143) in the [CUSTOM] menu.

• In the Quick Menu (P34) while in touch operation, setting of the aperture value or shutter speed

can be set by touching the aperture value or shutter speed, and then touching the exposure meter bar.

• The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from the brightness of the actual

pictures. Check the pictures using the playback screen.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink

when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• [‡], [ ], [ ] and [ ] for flash cannot be set.

• The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch the recording mode to

Manual exposure while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent).

• If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the

screen counts down.

• When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.

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[REC] mode:

Confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speed

(Preview Mode)

Confirm the effects of aperture

You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.

Press [ ] A (preview button).

• Preview screen is displayed. It will return to

previous screen when [ ] is pressed.

∫ Depth of field properties

Aperture value Small Large

¢1

Depth of field (effective focus range) Shallow (Narrow)

¢1 Recording conditions ¢2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc. ¢3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background

etc.

Focus length of the lens Tel e Wide

Distance to the subject Near Distant

¢2

Deep (Wide)

¢3

Confirm the effects of shutter speed

Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that shutter speed. When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the shutter speed preview will be displayed like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of running water.

Press [DISPLAY] while displaying the preview screen.

• Shutter speed preview screen is

displayed. It will return to previous screen by pressing [DISPLAY] again.

Note

Operation method of [ ] can be changed with [PREVIEW HOLD] of [CUSTOM] menu

•

(P142).

• It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.

• Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second.

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