Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2, DMC-GF2CK, DMC-GF2KK, Lumix DMC-GF2C, Lumix DMC-GF2K Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic
Model No.
Basic
Operating
Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit
DMC-GF2C/DMC-GF2K
DMC-GF2
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
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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.
• 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.
Model No.
Serial No.
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recycle this battery. !!
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
• 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.
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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,
• increase the separation between the equipment and receiver,
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected,
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radioiTV 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 Electronics 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.
_ Panasonic
DMC-GF2
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• About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (÷ and ) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
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Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or
incinerate.
• About the battery charger
CAUTION7
• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• 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 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected 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.
• 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 for Use
• 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 (3.0 m) (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 top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound 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 adversely affecting
the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. \ ..,.,,=_ j
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
X
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Information for Your Safety ............................................................................................... 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 Setting 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) .......................................................................
Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only) ................................................ 55
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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.)
9 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
10 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
11 AV Cable
12 USB Connection Cable
13 Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
14 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
15 CD-ROM
• Operating Instructions
16 Hot shoe cover
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
17 Shoulder Strap
18 Stylus pen
19 Battery Case
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
"The card is optional.
• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-H014).
About unavailable functions such as [STABILIZER], Direction Detection function, description in
these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).
• 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 contact Panasonic's
parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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H-H014
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H-FS014042
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DMW-BLD10PP
14
19
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16
VKF4840
12
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17
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VKF4385
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1 Supplied in DMC-GF2C only
2 Supplied in DMC-GF2K only
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• Camera body
1 Sensor
2 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
3 Flash
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button
1 23
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
A/ISO
I_/WB (White Balance)
4/AF Mode button
T![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
8
4 5
9
11 12 13
6 7
10
14 15
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16 Stereo microphone
17 Shutter button
18 Motion picture button
19 Focus distance reference mark
20 Hot shoe cover
• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
21 Camera ON/OFF switch
22 Status indicator
23 Intelligent Auto button
24 Shoulder strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
25 [HDMI] socket
26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
19
16 17 18
20 21 2223
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25
26
27
28
29
30
Tripod receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
If the attached lens contacts the base of the
tripod, use the tripod adaptor (DMW-TA1 ;
optional).
Card/Batterydoor 27 2829 30
DC coupler cover
• 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 battery or AC adaptor when recording motion
pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adapter and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adapter is disconnected etc., the motion picture being
recorded will not be recorded.
Release lever
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• Lens
H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mmlF2.5 ASPH,)
31 Lens surface
32 Focus ring
33 Contactpoint
34 Lens fitting mark
31 32 33 34
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
35 36 37 38 39 40 41
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This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
Touch the screen Drag
To touch and release the touch panel.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting
icons or images displayed on the touch panel.
• When selecting features using the touch
panel, be sure to touch the center of the
desired icon.
A movement without releasing the touch panel.
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.
O Note
• 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.)
• If a commercially available protection sheet is used, a little extra
pressure may be required if you notice that the touch panel is not
responsive.
• Do not let the hand holding the camera accidently apply pressure
to the touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch panel operation.
• Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as
ball point pens.
• Do not operate with your fingernails.
• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.
• 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.
• Do not place it where small children can reach.
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• Micro Four Thirds TM mount specification 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.
• Four Thirds TM mount specification lens
Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be
used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1 ; optional).
MICRO MICRO
FOURTHIRDS
• Leica mount specification lens
• When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;optional),
you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
-For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from
the rated distance.
-When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] to [ON].
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• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust,
_Turn the lens and the in the direction of the
® body ®
rear
cap cap
arrow to detach them.
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• Do not put your hands inside the mount.
_ Align fitting ® (red
the lens marks
marks) on the camera body and the lens
and then rotate the lens in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
• Do not press the lens release button @ when you
attach a lens.
• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an
angle to the camera body as the lens mount may
get scratched.
_ Detach the lens cap.
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_ Attach the lens cap.
_ Press the lens release button while
@ turning
the lens as far as possible in the direction of
the arrow to detach it.
• Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt
or dust does not get inside.
• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does
not get scratched.
O Note
• It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the
lens surface when carrying.
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)
• The interchangeablelens (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.
(_) Align with the mark.
C
Note
• When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens
hood to the lens in the reverse direction.
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• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping,
_Pass the shoulder the shoulder
strap through
strap eyelet on the camera body,
@:Shoulder strap eyelet
_Pass the end of the shoulder the
strap through
ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass
it through the stopper,
_Pass the end of the shoulder the
strap through
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 I to4 and then attach the
other side of the shoulder strap.
O 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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• About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLDIOPP.
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-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
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
_ Attach battery paying
the
attention to the direction of the
battery.
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_ Connect the to the
charger
electrical outlet.
• Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery
after charging is completed.
• About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator (_ is turned on and charging will start.
The [CHARGE] indicator (_ of the charger will turn off once the
charging has completed without any problem.
,When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
-The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again
in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 _C (50 °F to 86 °F).
-The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
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• Charging time
Approx. 120 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 a
long time may be longer than normal,
• Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
[it does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP;
optional) connected.]
• 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 ClPA standard in
Program AE Mode)
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Approx. 320 pictures
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• Recording still pictures [when using the Optional Live Viewfinder] (By CIPA
standard in Program AE Mode)
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Approx. 330 pictures
Approx. 165 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
Temperature: 23 _C (73.4 _F)/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).]
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• Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
-[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Approx. 130 min
Approx. 70 min
-[MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Approx. 140 min
• These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 °C (73.4 '_F) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.
Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
• Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used I
I
Approx. 250 min
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nserting and Removing the Card (optional}/the
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
_ Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery
J
door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BLDIOPP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
_ Battery: Insert until it is locked the
by
lever (_ being careful about the direction
you insert it. Pull the lever (_ in the
direction of the arrow to remove the
battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being
careful about the direction you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
(_:Do nottouch the connection terminals of the
card.
• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
O:Close the card/battery door.
e: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.
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The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
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SD Memory Card (8 MB to • SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card
2 GB) or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB • SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory
to 32 GB) Card compatible equipment.
• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when
SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards.
(48 GB, 64 GB)http:llpanasonic.netlavclsdcardlinformationlSDXC.html
• Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD standards) may be
used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
• Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD standards) may be
used as 48 GB and 64 GB cards.
• Use a card with SD Speed Class I with "Class 4" or higher when recording motion pictures in
[AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 6" or higher when recording
motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].
4< SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on
the card, etc.
e.g.:
°LASS@ °LASS@
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Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded
on the card.
• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC8PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being
written, read or deleted, or the card is being formatted]. Furthermore, do not subject the
camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
httD:llDanasonic.iDISUDDOrtlaloballcsldscl
(This Site is English only.)
O Note
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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The clock can be setup with the following procedure at the time of purchase. Change
the clock setting in [CLOCK SET] of the [SETUP] menu.
For deta s, read the PDF.
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
_Turn camera on.
the
• The status indicator O lights when you turn this unit on.
_) [MENU/SET] button
_ Touch [CLOCK SET].
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Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
MonthlDaylHourslMinutes), and set using
[A]/[V].
@: Time at the home area
®: Time at the travel destination
• You can continue to switch the settings by continuously
touching [A]/[V].
• Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings
without setting a date and time.
To set the display order and the
time display format.
• Touch [STYLE] to display the settings screen for
setting display order/time display format.
• Touch [CANCEL] to return to the previous screen
without setting the display order/time display format.
Touch [SET] to set.
Touch [SET].
• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,
switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were
performed.
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_ Press [MENU/SET].
_ Touch [REC MODE].
• A screen listing the [REC] Mode is displayed.
_ Touch the [REC] Mode to select.
• List of [REC] Modes
Program AE Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
_ Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
_"_ Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure isadjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
_ My Color Mode
Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among nine color
modes, and then take pictures.
Scene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
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The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] Mode
menu.
• Set the drive mode to [B] by pressing V(_ _ ).
_ Set [REC] Mode to [_].
_ Press the shutter button to focus.
halfway
_) Aperture value
(_) Shutter speed
• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It
will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved,
except when set to flash.)
• You will not be able to take a picture until the
focus is set, since the [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set
initially to [ON].
_ Press the shutter button it in
fully (push
further), and take the picture.
• The access indication lights red when pictures are
being recorded on the card.
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_ Press [_].
_) [(_] button
_ Forward or rewind the image by dragging 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
4/1_ of the cursor button.
• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.
• You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping your finger on 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.
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ording Motion Picture
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible.
• Screen here is an example of when the [REC] mode is set to [_]
(Program AE Mode).
_ Start recording by pressing picture
the motion
button.
_) Elapsed recording time
(_) Available recording time
• Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button
indicating start/stop of motion picture recording.
• The recording state indicator (red) (_) will flash while recording
motion pictures.
_Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
O Note
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 13 hours 3 minutes
20 seconds. Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. However, the
recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level.
• Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
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• This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG
formats that were taken with this model (only).
• Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion
pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion
pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only.
_ Press [_].
_ Select a picture a ([_],
with Motion Picture icon
[t_]) and then touch [a] to play back.
_) Motion picture icon
(_) The motion picture recording time
• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on
the upper left of the screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as
[Sm30s].
• Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed for motion pictures
recorded in [AVCHD].
• Pressing the cursor button • to allows you to playback motion pictures. Display at the
upper right of the screen while playing back corresponds to •/V/4/I_ on the cursor
button.
• Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback
1 Display control panel by touching screen.
• If no operation is performed for 2 seconds, it will return to original status.
2 Operate control panel by touching.
• About fast forward/rewind playback
(_) Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind :1:2
@ Play/Pause
(_) Fast forward, Frame-by-frame forward _2
(_) Stop
_) Reduce volume leveF tl
(_) increase volume level tl
1 You can also adjust the volume level by using
the rear dial.
i2 These operations can be performed only in the
Pause Mode and the following icons are
displayed.
- Frame-by-frame forward: [_]
- Frame-by-frame rewind: [_]
-Touch [_] during playback to fast forward (touch [_] to fast rewind). The fast forward/
rewind speed increases if you touch [_]/[_] again. (The display on the screen changes
from [IIHI_] to [_].)
-Touch [_] to resume normal playback speed.
-When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.
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