Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2 Operating Instructions

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∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
[It does not appear when you use the camera  with the AC adaptor (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 
Program AE Mode)
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is 
used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 150 min 
						

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∫Recording still pictures [when using the Optional Live Viewfinder  (P188)] (By 
CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•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).]
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 165 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is 
used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 155 min 
						

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
–[MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) 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)
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]  (P61).– When flash is used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min
Actual recordable timeApprox. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is 
used
Continuous recordable time Approx. 120 min
Actual recordable timeApprox. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Continuous recordable time Approx. 140 min¢
Actual recordable timeApprox. 75 min¢
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is 
used
Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min¢
Actual recordable timeApprox. 65 min¢
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Playback timeApprox. 250 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is 
used
Playback time Approx. 240 min 
						

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•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 
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the 
lever A being careful about the direction 
you insert it. Pull the lever A 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.
B : Do not touch the connection terminals of the 
card.
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The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2: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.
Note
•Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).•The battery will be exhaus ted if left for a long period of time after being charged.•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.
•Before removing the card or 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.)
LOCK
OPEN
LOCK
OPEN
LOCK
OPEN 
						

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About the Card
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.)
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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.
•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¢ 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].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded 
on the card.
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Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or 
deleted, or the card is being formatted  (P66)]. 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.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
About cards that can be used with this unit
Type of card which can be 
used with this unitRemarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB) •SDHC Memory Card can be us
ed 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
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.: 
						

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Note
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
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. (P66)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and operating time
•Switching between the display of number of recordable 
pictures and operating time can be performed in the 
[REMAINING DISP.]  (P145) in the [CUSTOM] menu.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
Approximate number of recordable pictures and operating time
2
A 
						

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∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999 i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•[AVCHD]
•[MOTION JPEG]
•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.)
•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.  (P21)
•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. 
Picture size2GB4GB16 GB64 GB
L (12M)290 570 2350 9150
M (6M)5201020 422016470
S (3M) 8201620 667024710
Picture size2GB4GB16 GB64 GB
L (12M) 92 180 740 2920
M (6M)105210 8603400
S (3M) 115 220 930 3660
Recording 
quality setting2GB4GB16 GB64 GB
FSH 15 min 00 s 30 min 00 s 2 h 6 min 8 h 27 min
FH20 min 00 s 40 min 00 s 2 h 45 min 11 h 3 min
SH 15 min 00 s 30 min 00 s 2 h 6 min 8 h 27 min
H20 min 00 s 40 min 00 s 2 h 45 min 11 h 3 min
Recording 
quality setting2GB4GB16 GB64 GB
HD 8min 20s 16min 20s 1h 7min 4h 30min
WVGA 20 min 50 s 41 min 00 s 2 h 48 min 11 h 14 min
VGA21 min 40 s 42 min 40 s 2 h 55 min 11 h 41 min
QVGA 1 h 00 min 1 h 58 min 8 h 5 min 32 h 23 min 
						

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
A [MENU/SET] button
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed 
to step4.
Touch [LANGUAGE SET].
Select the language.
Touch [CLOCK SET].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using 
[3]/[ 4].
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination  (P127)
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You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
touching [ 3]/[4].
•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.
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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.
Clock can be set with touch operation at t he time of purchase. To change the clock 
settings, refer to [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu (P60) . 
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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.
Note
•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery  in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
•The clock is displayed when [ ] is touched several times during recording.•You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP]  (P153) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•Be sure to set the correct date and time, otherwise the date stamp will be incorrect when the 
picture is printed. 
						

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BasicSelecting the [REC] Mode
Press [MENU/SET].
A[MENU/SET] button
Touch [REC MODE].
•A screen listing the [REC] Mode is displayed.
•It is also possible to display the screen 
listing the [REC] Mode by  touching the [REC] Mode 
icon in [REC] Mode.
Touch the [REC] Mode to 
select.
•[ ] is displayed when [ ] is touched, and a description of the [REC] Mode is 
displayed when [REC] Mode is touched. It wil l return to the screen listing the [REC] 
Mode when [CANCEL] is touched, and [ ] will disappear.
∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode
It is also possible to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode with the  ¦ 
button.
Press [ ¦].
A [¦] button •[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.