Panasonic Dmc F2 Operating Instructions Manual
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Preparation - 11 - About batteries that you can use with this unitSupplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this camera.Refer to Basic Operating Instructions about the accessory number of the available optional batteries in your area. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the...
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Preparation - 1 - 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes• The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed.• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it, and...
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Preparation - 1 - Battery lifeThe number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode [1]) Supplied batteryOptional battery Number of recordablepicturesApprox. 300 picturesApprox. 390 pictures Recording timeApprox. 150 minApprox. 195 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard• Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on.• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB)• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.• Recording once every 30 seconds, with...
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Preparation - 1 - Inserting/Removing the Battery/Card (Optional) • Check that the camera is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 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. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction for insert. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery....
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Preparation - 1 - Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the batt\ eryEnsure that the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) are purchased as a set. Do not use if sold separately.1 Open the card/battery door.2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.3 Close the card/battery door. • Ensure that the card/battery door is closed. 4 Open the DC coupler cover A. • If it is difficult to open the cover, open the card/ battery door, and then...
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Preparation - 1 - About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.• When using the built-in memory[1] " [2] (access indication1) • When using the card[3] (access indication1)1 The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the...
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Preparation - 1 - Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit.(These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of cardCharacteristics SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 format in compliance with the SD standard) • Fast recording and writing speed • 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...
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Preparation - 1 - Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. A B ONOFF1 Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] buttonB Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press e/r to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in Playback Mode.) 4 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press w/q to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute,...
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Preparation - 1 - Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET] in Normal Picture Mode.2 Press e/r to select [CLOCK SET].3 Press q and perform steps 5 and 6 for setting.4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P25) Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the...
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Preparation - 0 - About the Mode and Menu Operation Mode switching MODE 1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to 1 (right) or 5 (left).1 : Recording Mode5 : Playback Mode MODE2 Press [MODE] to display the mode selection screen. (Example: Normal Picture Mode) 3 Press e/r to select a mode and press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.Refer to corresponding page for more details on each mode.