Panasonic DMCGF2KK, DMC-GF2KR User Manual

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit

Model No. DMC-GF2C/DMC-GF2K

DMC-GF2

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read

the instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for Advanced Features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the model and serial numbers in the space below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

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Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or o ther p ublishe d o r br oadcast mater ial f or pur poses other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Ev en for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

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

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

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

DMC-GF2

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiv ing antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diffe r ent from that to which the receiver is

connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation

instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when

connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-GF2 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:

Panasonic Consumer Electr onics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

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Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

•Do not use the battery pa ck with equipment other than the specified unit.

•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

•Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Do not heat or expose to flame.

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

time with doors and windows closed.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!

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DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS U NIT IN A BOOKCA S E, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTA INS 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.

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DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240 V. But

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In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be conne cted to a 120 V AC power supply only.

•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to

suit the AC outlet configuration.

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The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

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∫ Cautions fo r Us e

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Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).

Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0m) (10 feet)

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

•If you use this unit on to p of or near a TV, the pictures and/or so und on this unit may be

disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adv ersely affecting

the pictures and/or sound.

•Recorded data may be da maged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or larg e motors.

•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,

disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

•If this unit is adversely affected by electroma gnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,

turn this unit off and remov e the battery or disconnect AC ada ptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-v oltage lines.

If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound

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may be adversely affected.

-If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Contents

Information for Your Sa fety...............................................................................................2

Standard Accessories.......................................................................................................7

Names and Functions of Components .............................................................................9

About the Lens................................................................................................................13

Attaching/Detaching the Lens . ........................................................................................14

Attaching the Shoulder Strap..........................................................................................16

Charging the Battery.......................................................................................................17

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures..............................19

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.................................................22

About the Card................................................................................................................23

• About cards that can be used with this unit..............................................................23

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)........................................................................................25

Selecting the [REC] Mode ..............................................................................................26

Taking a Still picture...................... .................................................................................27

• Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)............................27

Playing Back Pictures.....................................................................................................28

Recording Motion Picture..................... ..........................................................................29

Playing Back Motion Pictures.........................................................................................30

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)....................................................................................................31

Deleting Pictures.............................................................................................................35

Setting the Menu.............................................................................................................36

• Setting menu items...................................................................................................37

Compensating the Exposure ........................ .. .... .... ....... .... .... .. .... ......... .... .. .... ......... .. .... .39

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/

Shutter Speed.................................................................................................................40

• Aperture-priority AE..................................................................................................40

• Shutter-priority AE....................................................................................................41

Taking Picture by Set tin g the Exposure Manually................. .........................................42

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ..........................................................43

Specifications..................................................................................................................44

Digital Camera Accessory System.................................................................................49

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ..........................................................................51

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).....................................................................52

Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only)................................................55

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These may be subject to change. 1 Digital Camera Body

(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)

2 Interchangeable Lens

“LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)

3 Lens Cap

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

4 Lens Rear Cap

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

5 Interchangeable Lens

“LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”

(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.) 6 Lens Hood 7 Lens Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 8 Lens Rear Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 9Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use. 10 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 11 AV Cable 12 USB Connection Cable 13 Body Cap

(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.) 14 CD-ROM

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

15 CD-ROM

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Operating Instruct ions

16 Hot shoe cover

(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.) 17 Shoulder Strap 18 Stylus pen 19 Battery Case

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as

•The card is optional.

•Description in these operating instructions is bas ed on the interchangeable lens (H-H014 ).

About unavailable functions such as [STABILIZER], Direction Detect ion function, descri ption in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).

•For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”.

•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should cont act Panasonic’s

parts depart ment at 1-800-833 -9626 and customer s in Canada should con tact 1-80 0-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for fu rther information about obtaining replacement parts.

card

in the text.

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DMC-GF2C

H-H014

DMC-GF2K

H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201

VYF3371 VFC4605

91011

DMW-BLD10PP

14 15

DE-A93B

K1HY14YY0009

16 17

K1HY14YY0008

VFC4315

VKF4385

VFF0754

VGQ0R99

¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF2C only ¢2 Supplied in

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DMC-GF2K only

VKF4840 VFC4634 VGQ0C14

Names and Functions of Components

11 12 131014 15

∫ Camera body

1 Sensor 2 Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp 3Flash 4 Lens fitting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button

8 Flash open button 9 Speaker 10 Rear dial 11 Touch panel/LCD monitor 12 Playback button 13 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/

Delete/Return button 14 [MENU/SET] button 15 Cursor buttons

3/ISO

1/WB (White Balance)

2/AF Mode button

4/[DRIVE MODE] button

This button in picture record mode will allow

the user to select between the following options.

Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer

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16 Stereo microphone

19 20 21 2223

16 1718

24 25

LOCKOPEN

2829 3027

17 Shutter button 18 Motion picture button 19 Focus distance reference mark 20 Hot shoe cover

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Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowi ng.

21 Camera ON/OFF switch 22 Status indicator 23 Intelligent Auto button

24 Shoulder strap eyelet

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Be sure to attach th e sh ou l d er s tr a p w h en using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

25 [HDMI] socket 26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

27 Tripod receptacle

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When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is att ached to it. If the attached lens contacts the bas e of the tripod, use the tripod a daptor (DMW-TA1; optional).

28 Card/Battery door 29 DC coupler cover

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC9; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW -AC8PP; optional).

• It is recommended to use a fully charged batt ery or AC adaptor when recording motion

pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the AC ad aptor and the power supply is cut off

due to a power outage or if th e AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.

30 Release lever

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∫ Lens

33 343231

35 36 37 38 39 40 41

H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.)

31 Lens surface 32 Focus ring 33 Contact point 34 Lens fitting mark

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

35 Tele 36 Lens surface 37 Focus ring 38 Wide 39 Zoom ring 40 Contact point 41 Lens fitting mark

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Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel.

•When selecting feat ures using the touch

panel, be sure to to uch the center of the desired icon.

This is used when performing tasks such as moving to the next image by dragging horizontally , or changing the range of the displayed image. This can also be used to perform tasks such as switching the screen by operating the slide bar.

Note

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If you use a commercially available liquid cry stal protectio n sheet,

please follow the instructions that ac company the sheet. (Some

liquid crystal protecti on sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

•If a commercially available pr otection sheet is used, a little extra

pressure may be required if you no tice that the to uch pane l is not

responsive.

•Do not let the hand holding the camera ac cide nt ly apply pres sure

to the touch panel. Doing so may af f ect the t ou ch p ane l ope rati on.

•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 ot hers.

•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.

Only use the supplied stylus pen.

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•Do not place it where small children can rea ch.

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About the Lens

∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).

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Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.

∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).

∫ Leica mount specification lens

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When you use the M moun t adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA 3R;optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.

–For certain lenses, the actual distance at which th e subjec t is in foc us may dif f er sligh tly fr om

the rated distance.

–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] to [ON].

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Attaching/Detaching the Lens

•Check that the camera is turned off.

•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.

Attaching a lens to the camera body

Turn the lens rear cap 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 pr ess the lens rel e ase 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 th e l ens mount may get scratched.

Detach the lens cap.

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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 bod y cap to the camera bo dy so that dirt

or dust does not get inside.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that th e lens cont act point does

not get scratched.

Note

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It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying.

Attaching the Le ns Hood

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

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042)

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The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not have a lens hood.

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

A Align with the mark.

Note

When temporarily det aching an d carry ing t he lens h ood, a tt ac h the lens

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hood to the lens in the reverse direction.

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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 is secure.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the

other side of the shoulder strap.

Note

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 mis takenly wrapping around the neck .

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLD10PP.

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.

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•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The

dedicated battery (DMW-BLD10PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used.) Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

∫ Charging

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

•Charge the battery with the c harger indoors.

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

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