Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh2h Gh2k Gh2 Operating Instructions

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•If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom 
of the recorded picture.
•The external flash cannot be used while the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional) is in use.•Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details.
The MC protector (optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the 
amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens.
The ND filter (optional) reduces the...

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If you use the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional), you can switch to either stereo or 
monaural sound recording.
It is also possible to reduce the wind noise efficiently by switching the [WIND CUT OFF/
ON] switch to [ON].
Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY]
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When the Off/On Mode Selector Switch is changed from [OFF] to [MONO] or [STEREO], the 
Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] will light temporarily if there is still plenty of power in the 
battery. If the Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] does not...

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LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
•The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (LCD 
monitor style) in the LCD monitor.
∫In recording
Recording in Program AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting)
1 Flash Mode (P68)
2 Film Mode (P117)
3 Optical Image Stabilizer (P73)/ : Jitter alert (P74)
4 : Single
¢ 1 (P35)
: Burst (P76)
: Auto Bracket (P78)
: Self-timer (P80)
5 REC MODE (when recording motion  pictures) (P126)/Recording quality (P126)
6 Picture size (P119)
7...

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∫In recording (after settings)
29 Flash output adjustment (P73)
30 2nd curtain synchro (P122)
31 Digital Zoom (P66)
32 FRAME RATE (P106)
33 Extended Tele Conversion (when recording  motion pictures) (P66)
34 Extended Tele Conversion (when taking still  pictures) (P66)
35 Histogram (P65)
36 Travel date (P114)
AF tracking operation (P49, 82)
37 Available recording time¢3 (P30):¢7
38White Balance Fine Adjustment (P89)
39White Balance Bracket (P89)
40 My Color Mode adjustment (P103)
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∫In playback
1 Playback Mode (P39)
2 Film Mode (P117)
3 Protected picture (P151)
4 Number of prints (P150)
5 Picture size (P119) : REC MODE (when recording motion 
pictures) (P126)/Recording quality (P126)
6 Quality (P120)
7 Intelligent Dynamic Range Control (P123)
8 Intelligent Resolution (P122)
9 Battery indication (P25)
10 Picture number/Total pictures Elapsed playback time (P46):
¢1
11 Number of pictures in burst (P138)
Motion picture recording time 
(P46):
¢1
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Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
•Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may 
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
•Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.•We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to 
protect your camera.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic...

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∫About dirt on the image sensor
This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera 
body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image 
sensor may appear on the recorded picture.
Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a 
lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body. 
Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it....

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•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
•Do not place the lens mount facing downwards. Do not...

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∫About 3D recording
With the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subject at less than the 
minimum focus distance.
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The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort.•When the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT 012; optional) is used, the minimum focus distance is 
0.6 m (1.97 feet).
When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens attached, be careful not to shake 
the unit.
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Tiredness or discomfort may result if the shake is pronounced, due...

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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
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The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.•Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the 
card.
•Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch 
the terminals with your...