Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2 Operating Instructions

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You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the 
camera with the HDMI compatible high-definition TV using HDMI mini cable (optional).
Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket
Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE].  (P64)
Turn this unit and the TV off.
1 HDMI socket
2 TV with HDMI socket
3 HDMI mini (C type)
A  Align the marks, and insert.
B  HDMI mini cable (optional)
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Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result 
in malfunction if it is plugged in obliquely or in the wrong direction.)
Connect the HDMI mini cable B  (optional) to the HDMI input socket 
on the TV.
Connect the HDMI mini cable to the [HDMI] socket on the camera.
Turn the TV on and switch to HDMI input.
Turn the camera on and then press [ (].
•When [VIERA Link]  (P64) is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting 
VIERA Link, input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be 
displayed  (P173).
HDMI IN 
						

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Note
•During HDMI output, no picture is displayed on the LCD monitor.•During HDMI output, [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit when played back in 1 
screen display (image is not displayed). Touch [ ] to switch the display information. 
•Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left 
and right of the pictures.
•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)
•Output from the HDMI mini cable has priority  when both AV cable and HDMI mini cable are 
connected.
•The connection with the USB connection cable will take priority when you connect the USB 
connection cable simultaneously with the HDMI mini cable.
•Proper playback will be dependent on the TV used for viewing.•Read the operating instructions for the TV.•Audio will be played back as stereo (2ch). 
						

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1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI 
mini cable (optional) (P171).
2Turn the camera on and then press [ (].3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
¢ The shape of the remote control varies depending on the region. Operate following the TV 
guide displayed on screen.
Playback using VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
What is VIERA Link?
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VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.•This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy 
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a 
HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
•VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the 
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with 
HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. When using 
devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the 
operating instructions for the respective devices.
•This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5.  VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest Panasonic 
version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of 
December 2009)
Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON].  (P64)
1 [SUB MENU]
2 [OK]
3 [RETURN] 
						

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∫Usable functions
Operate with the remote control for the TV.
¢ 1 This is displayed only when 3D playback is possible.
¢ 2 This is not displayed during 3D playback.
Multi Playback This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link.
3 /4/ 2/1: Select the image.
[OK]: Go to one screen display.
Red button: Switch the types of data to play back.
[SUB MENU]:Display the Playback Mode selection screen.
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The type of data for playback changes in the order of [ALL] > [] > [] > [] > [] > [ALL].•Either the [NORMAL PLAY], [SLIDE SHOW], [CATEGORY 
PLAY], [FAVORITE PLAY] or the [CALENDAR] can be selected 
in the Playback Mode selection screen when [ALL] is selected.
One screen display Select the image while in Multi Playback, and then press 
[OK].
2 /1: Go to previous/next image.
3 : 2D/3D switch¢1
4 : Return to Multi Playback.
[OK]: Playback the motion picture (when motion  picture is selected).
Red button: Start the Slide Show.
[SUB MENU]:Slide show settings¢ 2, display the recording 
information switch
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During Motion Picture Playback, use  2/1 for back/forward and 
4  to stop playback.
Slide show Press Red button during one screen display.
2 /1: Go to previous/next image (when Slide Show 
is paused/when motion picture is played 
back).
4 : Finish the Slide Show and return to one 
screen display.
[OK]: Pause.
[SUB MENU]:Go to Slide Show setting screen.¢ 2
•To playback the audio of the motion pictures, set the [SOUND] in 
the Slide Show setting screen to [AUTO] or [AUDIO].
A Operation icon
A
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Note
•Operation icons are hidden by pressing [RETURN], or if no operation is performed for a while 
when the operation icons are displayed. Operation icons are displayed when one of the 
following buttons is pressed while the operation icons are not displayed.
–3/ 4/2 /1, [OK], [SUB MENU], [RETURN], Red button, Green button, Yellow button•It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 
or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
•When the [VIERA Link] (P64)  of this unit is set to [ON], operation using the button on this unit 
will be limited.
•VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV 
for how to set etc.)
•If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] (P64)  to [OFF].
∫Other linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also 
turns off.
Automatic input switching:
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If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, and then press 
[ ( ], the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power 
is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power 
on link] setting).
•Depending on your TV’s HDMI connection, on some TV’s it may be necessary to manually 
select the HDMI connection you are using. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to 
switch the input channel. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating 
instructions for the TV.)
•If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page  215.
Note
•If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the 
operating instructions for the TV.
•Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the 
types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
•Be sure to use a cable that is HDMI certified.
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)
•Before attempting to use VIERA Link, be sure the camera is not connected to a PC or Printer. •[HDMI MODE]  (P64) for this unit is determined automati cally when the VIERA Link is operating. 
						

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Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion 
Pictures
Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on 
the file format. (JPEG, RAW, MPO, AVCHD, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions.
∫ Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder
File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [AVCHD]
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See the instruction manual for the recorder about the details of 
copying and playing back.
•Note that the equipment described may not be available in 
certain countries and regions.
It is possible to copy onto Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, or hard disk by inserting an SD 
card with still pictures and motion pictures recorded by this unit into a Panasonic 
Blu-ray Disc Recorder or DVD Recorder.
Check the latest information about the equipment that can copy directly by inserting the 
SD card recorded by this unit, and equipment that is compatible with high definition 
(AVCHD) on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 (This Site is English only.) 
						

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∫Copy the playback image using an AV cable
File formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG]
Copy images played back with this unit to Blu -ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using 
a Blu-ray Disc Recorder, DVD recorder, or video.
This can be played back with equipment that is not compatible with high-definition 
(AVCHD), so it is convenient for distri buting copies. Image will be standard quality instead 
of high-definition at this time.
1Connect this unit with the recording equipment with an AV cable (supplied).
2Start the playback of this unit.3Start the recording on the recording equipment.
•When ending the recording (copying), stop the playback on this unit after stopping the 
recording in recording equipment.
Note
•When you play back motion pictures on 4:3 aspect ratio TV, you must set [TV ASPECT]  (P63) 
on this unit to [4:3] before starting a copy. The image will be vertically long if you play back 
motion pictures copied with [16:9] setting on a [4:3] aspect TV.
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.•See the instruction manual for the recording equipment about the details of copying and playing 
back.
1 Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
3 Red: to the audio input socket
A AV cable (supplied) 
						

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∫Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 HD Edition”
File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW], [MPO], [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG]
It is possible to acquire still pictures and mo tion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MOTION 
JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture 
that was recorded as [AVCHD], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 HD Edition” in the CD-ROM 
(supplied).
Also, you can write images to DVD, combine multiple pictures 
to create a single panorama pictur e, or create a slide show by 
adding audio and/or music. These pictures can then be stored 
onto a DVD.
1Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 HD Edition” to the PC.
•Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information 
about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
2Connect camera to PC.
•For details on connecting, refer to “Connecting to a PC”  (P179) .3Copy the images to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 HD Edition”.
•For details, refer to the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 HD Edition” 
(PDF).
Note
•You will not be able to playback the acquired [AVCHD] motion pictures when the files or folders 
related to the motion pictures are deleted,  modified, or moved using Windows Explorer or 
similar, so make sure to acquire the [AV CHD] motion pictures using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 
HD Edition”. 
						

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Connecting to a PC
You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
•Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions of your PC.
•If you are using SDXC memory cards and your PC shows a message prompting you to 
format the card take notice. Check to be sure your PC supports SDXC memory cards. 
Formatting the card will cause recorded images to be erased and can reduce the card’s 
capacity. 
If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 
6.0 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this.
•Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about 
the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures)
Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC.
A USB connection cable (supplied)•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. 
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which may cause malfunction.)
B Align the marks, and insert.
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery 
power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator 
blinks and the alarm beeps.
Refer to 
“Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely” (P180)  before disconnecting the 
USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed. 
						

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Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A 
(supplied).
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of 
cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.
Press  3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/
SET].
•If [USB MODE]  (P63) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in 
advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC 
without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since 
there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it 
is convenient.
•When the camera has been connected to the PC with [USB MODE] set to 
[PictBridge(PTP)], a message may appear on the PC’s screen. Select [Cancel] to close 
the screen, and disconnect the camera from the PC. Then set [USB MODE] to [PC] 
again.
Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer].
•When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME” 
or “Untitled” is displayed.)
Double-click [DCIM] folder.
Using a drag-and-drop operation,  move the pictures you want to 
acquire or the folder storing those pi ctures to any different folder on 
the PC.
∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely
•Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the 
PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of 
the digital camera before removing the hardware.
Note
•Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional).•Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection 
cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
USB MODEPLEASE SELECT 
THE USB MODE
PictBridge(PTP)PCSET
SELECT