PANASONIC DMCGH2KEB, DMCGH2HEB, DMCGH2EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

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

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Body

Model No. DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K

DMC-GH2

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

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

∫ 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”. (P177)

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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 and Functions of Components ... 12

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

Preparation

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

Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................. 23

Preparing the Battery.............................. 24

• Charging the Battery ........................ 24

• Inserting/Removing the Battery ........ 25

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ......... 26

Preparing the Card (Optional) ................ 28

• Inserting/Removing the Card

(Optional) ......................................... 28

• About cards that can be used with

this unit............................................. 29

• Approximate number of recordable

pictures and operating time.............. 30

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

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

Basic

Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 32

Taking a Still picture ............................... 34

• How to set focus when taking a still

picture (AFS/AFC)............................ 34

• Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings

(³: Programme AE Mode) .............. 35

• Taking pictures using the Touch

Shutter function ................................ 38

Playing Back Pictures............................. 39

• Changing the information displayed

on the playback screen .................... 40

Recording Motion Picture....................... 43

• How to set focus when recording a

motion picture (Continuous AF) ....... 43

• Recording Motion Picture ................. 44

Playing Back Motion Pictures................. 46

Taking Pictures using the Automatic

Function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)....... 48

Deleting Pictures .................................... 52

Setting the Menu .................................... 54

• Setting menu items........................... 55

Setting the Quick Menu .......................... 56

About the Setup Menu............................ 58

Recording

Switching the Display of the LCD

Monitor/Viewfinder.................................. 64

• Switching the Information Displayed

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

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 67

• Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Tele Conversion

(EX)/Using the Digital Zoom............. 67

Taking Pictures using the Built-in

Flash....................................................... 69

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting............................................... 69

• Adjust the flash output...................... 74

Optical Image Stabilizer.......................... 74

Compensating the Exposure .................. 76

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.......... 77

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 79

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 81

Setting the Method used to Focus

(AF Mode)............................................... 82

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus........ 85

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock) .......................................... 87

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

Setting the Light Sensitivity .................... 91

Taking Pictures by Specifying

the Aperture/Shutter Speed .................... 93

• [±] Aperture-priority AE................... 93

• [´] Shutter-priority AE ..................... 93

Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure

Manually ................................................. 94

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Confirm the Effects of Aperture and

Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)...............96

Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape Pictures

(Advanced Scene Mode) ........................97

• [PORTRAIT]............................... 97

• [SCENERY]................................98

• [CLOSE-UP]...............................98

Taking Pictures that match the Scene

being recorded ( : Scene Mode) ..........99

• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]........99

. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ................. 100

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/ [NIGHT SCENERY].................. 100

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• ï [SUNSET].................................100

• 2 [PARTY] ...................................101

- [SPORTS] ................................101

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• : [BABY1]/; [BABY2] ............... 101

• í [PET] ........................................ 102

Taking Pictures while Adjusting Colour

( : My Colour Mode)...........................103

Taking Pictures in Custom Mode ..........105

Selecting the Mode and Recording Motion Pictures

( : Creative Motion Picture Mode)......106

• [MANUAL MOVIE MODE] ........ 106

• [24P CINEMA] ..........................106

• [VARIABLE MOVIE MODE] .....107

Recording still pictures while recording

motion pictures......................................108

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function ................................................109

Useful Functions at Travel

Destinations ..........................................115

Entering Text.........................................117

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................118

• [FILM MODE] ...........................118

• ? [ASPECT RATIO] ..................... 120

• @ [PICTURE SIZE] ...................... 120

• A [QUALITY]................................121

• [FACE RECOG.] ...................... 122

• C [METERING MODE] ................122

• [STABILIZER]...........................122

• [FLASH]....................................122

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ............. 123

• [FLASH SYNCHRO].................123

• [FLASH ADJUST.]....................123

• [I.RESOLUTION]......................123

• [I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent

dynamic range control).............124

• [ISO LIMIT SET] .......................124

• [LONG SHTR NR] ....................124

• [EX. TELE CONV.] ...................124

• ) [DIGITAL ZOOM]......................125

• [BURST RATE].........................125

• [AUTO BRACKET] ................... 125

• [ASPECT BRACKET] ...............125

• [SELF-TIMER] .......................... 125

• [COLOR SPACE] .....................126

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode Menu ...........................................127

• [REC MODE]............................127

• [REC QUALITY] .......................127

• [EXPOSURE MODE]................128

• ! [PICTURE MODE]....................128

• [CONTINUOUS AF]..................129

• [WIND CUT] .............................129

• B [MIC LEVEL DISP.] ..................129

• [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] ....................129

• [REC HIGHLIGHT] ...................129

Using the [CUSTOM] Menu ..................130

Playback/Editing

Playing Back Burst Pictures..................137

Editing Burst Pictures............................138

Creating Still Pictures from a Motion

Picture...................................................140

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu.....141

• [2D/3D SETTINGS] .................. 141

• [SLIDE SHOW]......................... 141

• [PLAYBACK MODE].................143

• [TITLE EDIT] ............................144

• [TEXT STAMP].........................145

• [VIDEO DIVIDE] .......................146

• Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture

size (number of pixels) .............147

• [CROPPING] ............................ 148

• ? [ASPECT CONV.].....................148

• N [ROTATE]/

M [ROTATE DISP.] ......................149

• Ü [FAVORITE] .............................150

• [PRINT SET].............................151

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• P [PROTECT].............................. 152

• [FACE REC EDIT] ................... 153

Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures............................. 154

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen .................................................. 157

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and

Motion Pictures..................................... 162

Connecting to a PC .............................. 164

Printing the Pictures ............................. 167

Others

Optional accessories ............................ 171

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder

Display.................................................. 174

Cautions for Use................................... 177

Message Display .................................. 183

Troubleshooting.................................... 186

Specifications ....................................... 195

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

• For customers within 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 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.

• 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.

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Before Use

Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of October 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 HD 14 – 140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 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 14 – 42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./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

(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 21 Battery Case

¢1 Supplied in DMC-GH2H only ¢2 Supplied 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 supplied

in DMC-GH2K.

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

can purchase the accessories separately.)

DMC-GH2K only

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12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21

DMW-BLC12E DE-A80A

K2CT39A00002 K1HA14CD0004 K1HA14AD0003

VGQ0Q65

VKF4385 VFC4602 VGQ0C14

23 4 5 6

H-VS014140 VYC0997 VYF3250 VFC4315 VFC4430

78 9 1011

H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4456

DMC-GH2K

DMC-GH2H

Before Use

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∫ Optional Accessories

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Battery Pack DMW-BLC12E

• AC Adaptor

DMW-AC8EB

• DC Coupler

DMW-DCC8GU

• Zoom Lever

DMW-ZL1E

• Flash

DMW-FL220E DMW-FL360E DMW-FL500E

• Interchangeable Lens

H-VS014140E H-FS014042E H-FS014045E H-FS045200E H-F007014E H-ES045E H-H020E H-F008E H-H014E H-FS100300E H-FT012E (Read P19 for information about other lenses that can be used.)

• MC Protector

DMW-LMCH62E DMW-LMC52E

• ND Filter

DMW-LND62E DMW-LND52E

• PL Filter (Circular Type)

DMW-LPL62E DMW-LPL52E

• Leather Bag

DMW-BAL1

¢2

¢3

¢2

¢3

¢2

¢3

• Soft Bag

DMW-BAG1

• Soft Case

DMW-CG2

• Shoulder Strap

DMW-SSTL1 DMW-SSTG1 DMW-SSTG2 DMW-SSTG3 DMW-SSTG5 DMW-SSTG6

• Remote Shutter

DMW-RSL1E

• Stereo Microphone

DMW-MS1E

• HDMI mini cable

RP-CDHM15E RP-CDHM30E

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• Mount Adaptor

DMW-MA1E DMW-MA2ME DMW-MA3RE

• Tripod Adaptor

DMW-TA1E

• 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/

4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/

• SD Memory Card

2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A

¢4

RP-SDR08GE1A

RP-SDR04GE1A

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be

used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

2 When the 14– 140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 lens

included in

3 When the 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens

included in

4 Use if the attached lens is in contact with

the tripod pedestal.

DMC-GH2H is used

DMC-GH2K is used

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76 5 4

10 12

18 19

11 13 142215 16

17 20 21

Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 Flash (P69) 2 Sensor 3 Self-timer indicator (P81)/

AF Assist Lamp (P132) 4 Lens release button (P22) 5 Lens lock pin 6 Mount 7 Lens fitting mark (P21)

8 [LVF/LCD] button (P16) 9 Diopter adjustment dial (P16) 10 Viewfinder (P16, 64, 174) 11 Eye sensor (P16) 12 Playback button (P39, 46) 13 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P87) 14 Camera ON/OFF switch (P31) 15 Rear dial (P18) 16 [DISPLAY] button (P40, 64, 96) 17 Eye Cup (P178) 18 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P16, 39, 64,

174) 19 [Q.MENU] button (P49, 56, 84) 20 Delete button (P52)/

Preview button (P96) 21 [MENU/SET] button (P17, 55) 22 Cursor buttons (P17)

3/ISO (P91)

1/WB (White Balance) (P88)

2/Function 2 button (P18)

4/Function 3 button (P18)

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23 Focus mode lever (P34, 43, 82, 85)

3029

3433

323128

AFC

AFS

24 Auto focus mode dial

Face Detection ([ ]) (P82): š AF Tracking ([ ]) (P83): 23-area-focusing ([ ]) (P83): 1-area-focusing ([Ø]) (P84): Ø

25 Stereo microphone 26 Drive mode lever

Single (P35): Burst (P77): Auto Bracket (P79):

Self-timer (P81): 27 Shutter button (P35) 28 Focus distance reference mark (P86) 29 Flash open lever (P69) 30 Hot shoe (P171, 173) 31 Mode dial (P32) 32 Status indicator (P31) 33 Motion picture button (P44) 34 Function 1 button (P18)

35 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P172, 173) 36 Shoulder strap eyelet (P23)

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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 (P158) 38 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P157, 162, 164,

167)

39 Card door (P28) 40 DC coupler cover

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E; optional) are used. (P173)

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41 Battery door (P25) 42 Release lever (P25) 43 Tripod receptacle (P182)

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When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

434241

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52 53 54 55 56 57 58

∫ Lens H-VS014140 (LUMIX G VARIO HD 14– 140 mm/F4.0 –5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

44 Tele 45 Lens surface 46 Focus ring (P85) 47 Wide 48 Zoom ring (P67) 49 [O.I.S.] switch (P74) 50 Contact point 51 Lens fitting mark (P21)

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

52 Tele 53 Lens surface 54 Focus ring (P85) 55 Wide 56 Zoom ring (P67) 57 Contact point 58 Lens fitting mark (P21)

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.

44 45

46 47

50 51

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

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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.

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Before Use

The LCD monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor.

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Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.

∫ Taking pictures at a high angle

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This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the subject.

• It can only be rotated 90o towards you.

∫ Taking pictures at a low angle

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This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. that are in a low position.

• It can be rotated 180o forward.

Note

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When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to prevent dirt and scratches.

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Viewfinder

∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching

Eye sensor is active when the [AUTO SWITCH] of the [LVF/LCD SWITCH] (P134) 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 moved away. Sensitivity of the eye sensor can be set to [LOW] or [HIGH] with [SENSITIVITY].

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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 is disabled during motion picture playback and slide show.

∫ Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder manually

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

A [LVF/LCD] button B Eye sensor

∫ Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see

the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.

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.

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It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched simultaneously, so try to touch the centre of the icon.

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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.

Before Use

ョㄏビ

ョㄏピ

Note

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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.)

• Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a

commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding well.

• Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding

this unit is pressing on 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.

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “LCD Monitor Display/

Viewfinder Display

” on P174.

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

• Only use the supplied stylus pen.

• Do not place it where small children can reach.

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/1.

e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

Even when the camera is operated using the touch panel, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.

Cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc. is performed. [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents or exit from menu is performed.

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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.

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Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.

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

Function button

At the time of purchase, [INTELLIGENT AUTO] is assigned to the [Fn1] button, [FILM MODE] to the 2 (Fn2) button and [METERING MODE] to the 4 (Fn3) button.

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The functions to be assigned can be selected from the menu below using [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu.

[REC] menu/Recording functions

[INTELLIGENT AUTO]/[FILM MODE]/ [FOCUS AREA SET]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/

[CUSTOM] menu

[GUIDE LINE]/[SHUTTER AF]/

[PRE AF]/[ REC AREA] [1 SHOT ]/[METERING MODE]/[1 SHOT Ù]/ [FLASH]/[FLASH ADJUST.]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/ [EX. TELE CONV.]/[BURST RATE]/ [AUTO BRACKET]

Note

Refer to P118 for details about [REC] Mode menu.

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• Refer to P130 for details about [CUSTOM] menu.

• When [INTELLIGENT AUTO] is set, pushing the button will switch to Intelligent Auto Mode.

(Pressing the button again or turning off the camera will cancel the setting.)

• When set to [FOCUS AREA SET], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either

AF area or MF Assist.

• When [1 SHOT ] is set, it will record the RAW file and a fine JPEG image simultaneously

once only. It will return to original quality after recording.

• When [1 SHOT Ù] is set, it will record with [METERING MODE] set to [Ù] (spot) once only. It

will return to original Metering Mode after recording.

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Before Use

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

When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional),

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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] (P136) to [ON].

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 (P36), [STABILIZER] (P74), Quick AF (P131) and Continuous AF (P131).

• 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.

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• The focal length for the lens is twice that of a 35 mm film camera.

(A 50 mm lens is equivalent to a 100 mm lens.) Focal length of the 3D interchangeable lens can be checked on the following website.

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

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

Lens type

Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens

HD motion picture compatible lens supplied with the DMC-GH2H (H-VS014140)

when recording still

pictures

Auto

Focus

([AFS],

Auto

aperture

setting

±±

[AFC])

while recording motion pictures

Auto

Focus

¢4

Auto

aperture

setting

(LUMIX G VARIO HD)

The Lens supplied in DMC-GH2K. (H-FS014042)

([AFS], [AFC])

±¥

¢4, 5

¢7

The 3D interchangeable lens

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(H-FT012; optional)

Four Thirds mount specification lens

¢1

Other Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens

Four Thirds mount specification lens compatible to

¢3

([AFS], [AFC])

([AFS])

±¥

¢4, 5

¢6

¢7

contrast AF

Four Thirds mount specification lens not compatible to

¢8

([AFS])

±¥

¢6, 8

¢7

contrast AF

Leica mount specification lens

Interchangeable

¢2

lens for Leica

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¢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] (P43).

¢ ¢5 AF tracking is slower than the HD motion picture compatible 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.

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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Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P178, P179 when dirt or dust

gets on the lens.

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.

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 body cap to the camera body so

that dirt or dust does not get inside.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact

point does not get scratched.

Note

It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the

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lens surface when carrying. (P172)

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.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the lens supplied in DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K

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.

Note

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When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood supplied with the DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K, attach the lens 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 will not come out.

• 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 mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

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Preparing the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12E.

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-BLC12E) 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

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

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

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

Connect the AC mains lead.

• 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

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

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature of 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. 140 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

Note

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

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

• 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.)

charging has completed without any problem.

A is turned on and charging will start.

A of the charger will turn off once the

Inserting/Removing the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries

(DMW-BLC12E).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Close the battery door, and slide the release lever.

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Note

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Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).

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

• Before removing the 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.)

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

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

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E; optional) connected.]

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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.

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor)

(By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode)

When the 14– 140 mm/F4.0–5.8 lens supplied in

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures

Recording time Approx. 160 min

DMC-GH2H is used

When the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens supplied in

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

DMC-GH2K is used

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the viewfinder)

(By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode)

When the 14– 140 mm/F4.0–5.8 lens supplied in

DMC-GH2H is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

When the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens supplied in

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures

Recording time Approx. 170 min

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Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

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• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH 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 14–140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens supplied in

DMC-GH2H is used

Playback time Approx. 240 min

When the 14 –42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 lens supplied in

DMC-GH2K is used

Playback time Approx. 250 min

Note

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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. – Using the [AUTO] of [LCD MODE] or [MODE1] of [LCD MODE] (P59). – 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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Preparing the Card (Optional)

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the card door to open it.

Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

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

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1: Close the card door.

2: Slide the card door to the end and then

close it firmly.

• If the card door cannot be completely closed, remove the

card, check its direction and then insert it again.

Note

Always turn the camera off before opening the card door.

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• Before removing the card, 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 cards that can be used with this unit

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, 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 and 64 GB cards.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

[AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].

SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.

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

e.g.:

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

Access to the card

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

Remarks

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Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the card is being formatted (P63)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

Note

Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,

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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. (P63)

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

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Approximate number of recordable pictures and operating time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and operating time

Switching between the display of number of recordable

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pictures and operating time can be performed in the [REMAINING DISP.] (P134) in the [CUSTOM] menu.

A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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[9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining. Number of recordable pictures for more than 10000 can be checked in the LCD recording information display (P64).

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A] Picture size 2GB 4GB 16 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 220 440 1830 7260

M (8M) 410 810 3330 13000

S (4M) 680 1350 5550 21490

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [ ] Picture size 2GB 4GB 16 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 70 135 560 2240

M (8M) 81 160 660 2600

S (4M) 88 170 710 2820

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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[AVCHD]

Recording

quality setting

24H 10 min 00 s 21 min 00 s 1 h 32 min 6 h 13 min

24L 13 min 00 s 28 min 00 s 2 h 4 min 8 h 25 min

FSH 13 min 00 s 28 min 00 s 2 h 4 min 8 h 25 min

FH 17 min 00 s 37 min 00 s 2 h 43 min 11 h 1 min SH 13 min 00 s 28 min 00 s 2 h 4 min 8 h 25 min

H 17 min 00 s 37 min 00 s 2 h 43 min 11 h 1 min

• [MOTION JPEG]

Recording

quality setting

HD 7min 20s 15min 20s 1h 6min 4h 29min

WVGA 18 min 30 s 38 min 40 s 2 h 46 min 11 h 12 min

VGA 19 min 10 s 40 min 10 s 2 h 52 min 11 h 39 min

QVGA 53 min 20 s 1 h 51 min 7 h 58 min 32 h 16 min

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The number of recordable pictures and operating time will increase or decrease in proportion to the capacity of the card. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion

picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. (Example: [7m 20s] with [ ]) Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

2GB 4GB 16 GB 64 GB

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