Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2 Operating Instructions

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•Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or you may see colors along the 
edge depending on the zoom factor, due to the char acteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals 
of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is 
used. This is not a malfunction.
•The Optical Image Stabilizer function of the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) only works 
correctly with supported cameras. > When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used, 
[STABILIZER] in the [REC] Mode menu  (P76) cannot be set to [OFF]. It is recommended to 
update the firmware of the digital camera at the following website. 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/
> When using this lens with another make of digital cameras, the Optical Image Stabilizer 
function will not work. (As of December 2010)
For details, contact the respective company.
•Is the flash closed?
> Press the [ OPEN] button to open the flash.  (P71)
•The flash is activated 2 times. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when 
Red-eye Reduction (P73) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
Lens
Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the 
subject.
When the lens is attached to another digital camera, stabilizer function cannot be 
turned off or stabilizer function does not work.
Flash
The flash is not activated.
The flash is activated 2 times. 
						

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•The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P62) is selected for the [ECONOMY] Mode. 
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).]
> Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor/Op tional Live Viewfinder to a proper level. (P61)
•Check [LCD MODE] setting. (P61)
•This occurs due to the aperture of the lens changing when the shutter button is pressed 
half-way, or when the brightness of the subject changes. This is not a malfunction.
•This may occur more often when a bright lens, such as the interchangeable lens (H-H014), is 
used for recording in brightly lit outdoor environments.
•Does the picture appear on the Optional Live Viewfinder?
> Switch to LCD monitor display by pressing [LVF/LCD] on the Optional Live Viewfinder  
(P188) .
•It is only displayed on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
•This is not a malfunction.
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
•In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor.
•This is a characteristic of the drive system of the Optional Live Viewfinder  (P188) of this unit, 
and it is not a malfunction. There will be no problem with the recorded image.
LCD monitor/Optional Live Viewfinder
The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.
The LCD monitor/Optional Live Viewfinder is too bright or dark.
It may flicker for an instant or the brightness of the screen may change significantly 
for an instant.
The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
The picture does not switch between LCD monitor and Optional Live Viewfinder 
when [LVF/LCD] is pressed on the Optional Live Viewfinder (P188) .
Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.
Noise appears on the LCD monitor.
You see red, green, or blue flashes when you move your eyes in the Optional 
Live Viewfinder (P188), or when the camera is moved rapidly. 
						

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•You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P159) is set to 
[OFF].
•You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function.  (P159)•You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens  (P12) that supports the Direction 
Detection Function  (P35) and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].
•Did you press [ (]?•Is the card inserted?•Is there a picture on the card?•Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back 
by this unit.
•Has [PLAYBACK MODE] been set for playback?
> Change to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P151)
•Is this a non-standard picture, a picture whic h has been edited using a PC or a picture which 
was taken by another make of digital camera?
•Did you remove the battery immediately after pict ure-taking or did you take the picture using a 
battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above.  (P66)
(Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them. 
Therefore, check well before formatting.)
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Is the clock in the camera set properly?  (P60)•Images edited on a PC or images recorded on other cameras might display a different date to 
the recorded date during the Calendar Playback.
Playback
The picture being played back is not rotated, or is rotated in an unexpected 
direction, when displayed.
The picture is not played back.
There are no recorded pictures.
The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns 
black.
Images with different date as recorded date are played back in the Calendar 
Playback.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
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If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round 
spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of 
dust in the air. This is not a malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position 
differ in every picture. 
						

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•Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may 
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
•When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([], [], []) is in operation, if you take a picture 
of subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to 
black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function. > It is recommended to take pictures with the flash closed, Flash Mode set to [ ‡] or [ ‰], or 
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] set to [OFF].  (P134)
•Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?
> Set the TV input to external input mode.
•Output from the  [HDMI] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer.
> Connect it only to the TV.
•Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be  extended horizontally or vertically or they 
may be displayed with their edges cut off.
•Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of 
the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV  cable (supplied), or with the HDMI mini cable 
(optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera.  (P169, 171)
> Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic televisions 
(VIERA) with the AVCHD logo.
> Check [TV ASPECT] setting.  (P63)
[THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen.
Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black.
TV, PC and printer
The picture does not appear on the television.
The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
The picture is not displayed fully on the TV. 
						

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•Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)?  (P171)
> Confirm that the HDMI mini-cabl e (optional) is firmly fitted.
> Press [ (] on this unit.
•Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]? (P64)
> Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the i nput channel may not switch automatically. In 
this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch 
input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
> Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
> Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
> Set [VIERA Link] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to [On]. (Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for details.)
•Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?•Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
> Set to [PC] in [USB MODE].  (P63, 179)
> Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the 
camera.
> Check if your PC is compat ible with SDXC memory cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
> A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not 
format.
> If the [ACCESS] displayed on the LCD monitor does not disappear, disconnect the 
USB 
connection cable after turning off the power.
•Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE].  (P63, 182)
> When using a printer with a Cropping or borderless printing function, cancel this function 
before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.)
> When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be 
printed with both ends.
VIERA Link does not work.
The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC.
The card is not recognized by the PC.
The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used)
The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer.
The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. 
						

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•This is the noise of the Dust Reduction Function working (P197); it is not a malfunction.
•It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when the power is turned [ON] or [OFF], 
and it is not a malfunction.
•You may hear a sound from the lens and image in the LCD monitor may suddenly change when 
the brightness has changed by zoom operation or moving the camera, but there is no effect on 
recording.
The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction.
> Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [ ~] icon to set 
the desired language.  (P65)
•This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area.  (P142)•Is the [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]?
•In dark places, the AF Assist Lamp (P144) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
•Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM] menu set to [ON]?  (P144)•The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places.
•The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance 
or quality of the camera.
•If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
> [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock. When 
taking pictures, it will not be possible to record  the correct date without setting the clock.  
(P60)
Others
The camera makes a noise when turned [ON].
There is a sound from lens unit.
An unreadable language was selected by mistake.
Part of the picture is flashing in black and white.
A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
The camera becomes warm.
The clock is reset. 
						

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•When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in 
folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P181)
•If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder 
and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is 
then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which 
should have been assigned to previous pictures.
•Check the clock (P28) and birthday settings  (P112).
> Perform the calibration  (P65).
The file numbers are not recorded consecutively.
The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.
Age is not displayed correctly.
A different thing gets selected from what you touched. 
						

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