Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2 Operating Instructions

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Basic
•It will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when Optional 
Live Viewfinder (P188) is in use.
•Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor/viewfinder. However, 
this does not affect the recorded pictures.
•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the  LCD monitor is increased so some subjects 
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the 
recorded pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to standard brightness after 30 seconds when recording 
in [MODE1]. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
•If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or 
another object to block the light.
•The number of recordable pictures decreases in [AUTO] and [MODE1].•[AUTO] is only available in the Recording Mode.•[AUTO] is disabled during motion picture recording.•When the menu screen is displayed in a dark environment etc., the LCD monitor becomes 
darker even if [LCD MODE] is set to [MODE2].
•The initial setting when using the AC adapter (optional) is [MODE2].
  [MONITOR]/
[VIEWFINDER]
Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/Optional 
Live Viewfinder is adjusted.
1Select the settings by pressing  3/
4, and adjust with  2/1  or the rear 
dial.
•
There are 4 settings: [BRIGHTNESS], 
[CONTRAST•SATURATION], 
[RED TINT] (color adjustment between 
red and green), and [BLUE TINT] 
(color adjustment between orange and blue).
2Press [MENU/SET] to set.
 [LCD MODE]
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted depending on 
how bright it is around the camera.
„  [AUTO]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright 
it is around the camera.
 [MODE1]:
Make the LCD monitor brighter.
 [MODE2]:
Set the LCD monitor to the standard brightness.
 [MODE3]:
Make the LCD monitor darker.
LCD…1
…2
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•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].•[SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.•[SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.•[SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.–When using the AC adaptor–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording or playing back motion pictures–During a slide show
•If it is set to [HOLD] when the camera is set to [ ] (P34) or [ ]  (P83), switching of the 
playback screen display  (P39) or enlargement by rotating the rear dial is possible during Auto 
Review.
•Regardless of the Auto Review setting, pictur es will automatically be reviewed when taking 
burst pictures with [H] set  (P79), and recording with Auto Bracket (P81) . (Will not hold) Under 
these conditions, [AUTO REVIEW] is disabled.
•If [HIGHLIGHT]  (P142) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white 
when the Auto Review function is activated.
•[AUTO REVIEW] is disabled when Burst Mode is set to [M] or [L].•When [AUTO REGISTRATION] in [FACE RECOG.]  (P119) is set to [ON], [AUTO REVIEW] can 
only be set to [3SEC.] or [5SEC.].
q  [ECONOMY]
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use 
to prevent discharge of the battery.
p [SLEEP MODE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
 [AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not 
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
o  [AUTO REVIEW]
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.]
[HOLD]:
The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed halfway. 
						

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Basic
•When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication 
system.
•When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer 
Protocol)” communication system.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected.
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting 
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection 
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the 
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{  [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z  [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
 [TV ASPECT]
Set to match the type of TV.
[W ]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X ]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. 
						

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•If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format 
your TV can display, and select the number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the 
operating instructions for the TV.)
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P171 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P173 for details.
 [HDMI MODE]
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the 
HDMI compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using 
the HDMI mini cable (optional).
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the 
information from the connected TV.
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for 
output.
[720p]:
The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for 
output.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480  available scan lines is used for 
output.
 [VIERA Link]
Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the 
VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the 
VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable 
(optional).
[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link 
compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations 
are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited. 
						

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•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P167 for the method to playback 3D pictures in 3D.
•To accurately calibrate the LCD Monitor, be sure to touch precisely at the designated locations.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
 [3D PLAYBACK]
Setup the output method for 3D pictures.
[]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.
[]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible 
with 3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D 
(conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.
 [CALIBRATION]
Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets 
selected from what you touched or touch operation does not 
respond.
1Press [MENU/SET].2Touch the orange [ r]  mark 
displayed on the screen in order 
with the stylus pen (supplied) 
(5 places).
•
A message is displayed once the 
position is set.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
~  [LANGUAGE]Set the language displayed on the screen. 
						

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•[–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P181)•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We recommend formatting the card 
(P66) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use this function to reset the 
file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
•When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will also be 
reset.
•When [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In 
addition, [FAVORITE]  (P160) in [PLAYBACK] Mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.] 
(P159)  is set to [ON].
–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2]  (P112) and [PET] (P113) in Scene 
Mode.
–The settings of [TRAVEL DATE]  (P125) (departure date, return date, location)–The [WORLD TIME] (P127)  setting.•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not 
turn the camera off during formatting.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other  equipment, format it on the camera again.•If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center.
 [VERSION DISP.]This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be 
checked.
v [NO.RESET]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
w [RESET]The [REC] or [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset to the 
initial settings.
 [FORMAT]
The card is formatted.
Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory 
card. Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are 
saved elsewhere before using this feature.
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
send e-mail to: [email protected] USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo          
						

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Recording
RecordingSwitching the display of the LCD Monitor
Touch [ ] to change.
ANormal display¢1, 2
B No display¢1
¢1 Guide lines are displayed when the [GUIDE LINE] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to anything 
except [OFF].
¢ 2 Histograms are displayed when the [HISTOGRAM] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].
It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [EXPO.METER] of the 
[CUSTOM] menu to [ON].  (P143)
∫Recording guide line
When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of 
these lines, you can take pictures with well- designed composition by viewing the size, the 
slope and the balance of the subject.
Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen
A []: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3 k3 for taking pictures with a 
well-balanced composition.
B []: This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact center of the screen.
C []: Position of the guide line can be set. It is used to take well balanced pictures of 
subjects off the center of the image.
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∫Set the position of the guide line with [ ]
•Set the [GUIDE LINE] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ ].
Touch [ ] above the guide line, and drag it to the position 
you want to move it to  (P9).
•
You can also set the position of the guide line with the cursor button 
in the [CUSTOM] menu.
•When it is difficult to move the guide line on the screen edge by touch 
operation, use the cursor button to set the position.
∫ About the Histogram
A histogram is a graph that displays brightness  along the horizontal axis (black to white) 
and the number of pixels at each bri ghtness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily  check a picture’s exposure.
Examples of histogram
∫ Set the position of the histogram
•
Set the [HISTOGRAM] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON].
Touch the histogram and drag it to the position you want to 
move it to  (P9).
•
You can also set the position of the histogram with the cursor button 
in the [CUSTOM] menu.
Note
•When the recorded picture and the hi stogram do not match each other under the 
following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.
–When the manual exposure assistance is other than [ n0] during Exposure Compensation or 
in the Manual Exposure Mode
–When the flash is activated–When the flash is closed•When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places•When the exposure is not adequately adjusted•The histogram is an approximation in the Recording Mode.•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing 
software used in PCs etc.
1 Properly Exposed
2 Under Exposed
3 Overexposed 
						

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Recording
[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
[You can only use the Optical Zoom in [ ], and the Optical Zoom, the Extended Tele 
Conversion in [¿] mode.]
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc.  in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make 
people and objects appear closer (Tel e) by turning the zoom ring.
(The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not support the zoom ring function.)
To enlarge further, set the [EX. TELE CONV.] to [ON] or the [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [2 k] or 
[4 k] in the [REC] Mode menu or the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Then you can take 
larger photos.
When [EX. TELE CONV.] (max. 2 k) is used in still picture recording, set each image 
aspect ratio ( X/Y /W / ) to a picture size other than [L] [picture size with 
 (P130)].
∫ Types of zooms
¢1 When a picture size of [S] (3 M), aspect ratio of [ X] is selected.
The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
¢ 2 When Recording Mode [AVCHD(720p)] is selected, or recording quality setting [
HD] or 
[WVGA] is selected.
When Recording Mode [AVCHD(1080i)] is selected, there will be no enlarging with the 
Extended Tele Conversion (1x).
When Recording Mode [MOTION JPEG] is selected with recording quality setting [
VGA] or 
[QVGA], Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 4.2.
Example: When the interchangeable lens (H -FS014042) is used, you can achieve 24k 
magnification by 3 k Optical Zoom  i 2k Extended Tele Conversion  i 4k  Digital Zoom.
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Tele Conversion (EX)/
Using the Digital Zoom 
FeatureOptical ZoomExtended Tele 
Conversion (EX)Digital Zoom
Recording 
magnification
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
1 k when taking still 
pictures: 2
k
¢1
when recording motion 
pictures: 3.1 k¢2
[2k]
[4 k]
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
3 k when taking still 
pictures: 2
k
¢1
when recording motion 
pictures: 3.1 k¢2
[2k]
[4 k]
Picture 
quality No deterioration No deterioration The higher the magnification 
level, the greater the 
deterioration. 
						

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Note
•With the Extended Tele Conversion, for example, when it is set to [ ] (equal to 3 million 
pixels), it will take the picture using the 3 million pixels in the center out of the 12.1 million pixels 
of the imaging device, resulting to be more of a telephoto picture.
•When the Extended Tele Conversion  is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from 
the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them. Angle 
of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [ REC AREA]  (P145) 
setting to the mode you wish to record in.
•If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.•The [STABILIZER] feature is disabled when using the Digital Zoom.•If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during Digital Zooming, it is recommended that 
[STABILIZER] be set to [MODE1].
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P83) for taking 
pictures.
•The AF Mode is fixed to [ Ø] when using the Digital Zoom.•The Extended Tele Conversion feature and Digita l Zoom are disabled in the following modes:–When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]