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    No. DMC-G2K Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX
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    Panasonic of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws. • ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE
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    Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when Panasonic Model No.: DMC-G2 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic
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    is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long
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    to wipe the camera body carefully. If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service center. • Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause
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    Focus........ 83 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock 85 Adjusting the White Balance 86 • Setting the White Balance manually .....87 • Setting the color temperature 88 • Finely adjusting the White Balance.......88 • White Balance Bracket 89 Setting the Light Sensitivity 89 6 VQT2S30
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    by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed 94 • Aperture-priority AE 94 • Shutter-priority AE 94 Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually 95 Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode 97 Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode 98
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    ) .... 179 Using the External Microphone (optional 180 Using the AC Adaptor 181 LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display 182 Cautions for Use 185 Message Display 189 Troubleshooting 192 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 201 8 VQT2S30
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    Card are indicated as card in the text. • The card is optional. • Description in these operating instructions is based on the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P210) • If any accessories
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    Before Use 1 2 3 4 5 H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 6 7 8 9 10 VFC4456 11 DMW-BLB13PP DE-A49B 12 13 K2CA2EA00002 K1HA08CD0020 14 15 K1HA08AD0003 VKF4385 VFC4538 VGQ0C14 10 VQT2S30
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    button (P21) 5 Lens lock pin 6 Mount 7 Lens fitting mark (P20) Before Use 12 3 76 5 4 Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial • Refer to P17 for operation of the rear dial. 8 [LVF/LCD] button (P42) 9 Diopter
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    used often. [FOCUS AREA SET]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/ [I.RESOLUTION]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[EX. OPT. ZOOM]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.] 1/WB (White Balance) (P86) In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with
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    Tripod receptacle (P189) • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 40 41 42 ∫ Lens H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14- 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 43 Tele 44 Lens surface 45 Focus ring (P83) 46 Wide 47 Zoom ring (P55) 48 Contact point
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    Before Use Rotating the LCD Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below. 1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forward. 3 Return the monitor to its original position. Rotation
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    you have a commercially available protection sheet affixed. • If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) • Touch panel will not operate if
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    When playing back Touch Quick Menu (P33) Picture Playback (P57) LCD Recording Information Display Touch Operation (P34) Playback Zoom (P60) Note • When the guide as shown on the right is displayed on the screen, it is also possible to operate using 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button and [MENU/SET
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    Before Use Operating the Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and by pressing. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of
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    you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses. - For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from the rated distance. - When using a Leica lens mount
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    Auto aperture setting Micro Four Thirds The Lens included mount specification in DMC-G2K. lens (H-FS014042) ± ([AFS], ± ¥¢4, 5 ¥¢7 Other Micro pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) VQT2S30 19
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    Preparation Preparation Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Attaching a lens to the camera body Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them. • Do not put your hands inside the mount. Align the lens
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    no [O.I.S.] switch on the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K. Set the [STABILIZER] settings in the [REC] Mode menu. (P129) When using rear cap so that the lens contact point does not get scratched. Note • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P186 when dirt
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    camera is turned off. • Close the flash. To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 -5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until
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    will not come out. • Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap. Note • Attach the shoulder strap so that the "LUMIX" LOGO is on the outside. • Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder. - Do not wrap the strap around your neck. - It may result in injury
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    . The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of
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    A is turned on and charging will start. The [CHARGE] indicator A of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes - The battery temperature is too high or too low. Please charge the battery again in a temperature between 10
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    - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used Approx. 360 G2K is used Approx. 390 pictures Approx. 195 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic
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    GB is displayed on the screen. ∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor) Playback time When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used Approx. 330 min Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions
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    card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLB13PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A
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    in [MOTION JPEG]. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC
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    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button ON OFF Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, : day, hour, minute, display sequence or time : display format), and press 3/4 to set. A:
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    Preparation Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed 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] (P150) or order a photo studio to
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    Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting procedure can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [CUSTOM] menu, [SETUP] menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] Mode menu as well. • If you set [MENU RESUME] (P142) in the [
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    Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select [I.EXPOSURE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen. Press 1 or the rear dial. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 or
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    Preparation Touch the menu item and the setup. A Item B Settings Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu. A B ∫ When operating buttons The Quick Menu can be set by pressing the [Q.MENU] button. To close the Quick Menu, press the [Q.MENU] button again. • Setup method is different depending on the
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    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LCD MODE] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on
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    Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. LCD [LCD MODE] [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. ... [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to
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    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. • When [PC] is selected, the camera is
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    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 P163 for details. Setup so this unit can be
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    or our Service Center. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: [email protected] VQT2S30
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    Preparation Holding and using Your Camera • The [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P141) is set to [ON] initially. It will switch to viewfinder display and the LCD monitor will be turned off when there is a hand or object near the eye sensor. Tips for taking good pictures • Do not cover the flash, the AF Assist Lamp A
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    vertically are not displayed vertically. • You can only use the Direction Detection Function when using a compatible lens. (Refer to the catalogue, website etc. for compatible lenses.) VQT2S30 41
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    not work properly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. Switch manually in that case. • The eye sensor automatic switching works when the sensor recognizes things that come closer to it, therefore it is recommended that
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    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode, and Recording Still Pictures or Motion Pictures ∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode Press [¦] A. • [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode. Intelligent Auto Mode (P46) The subjects are recorded using settings
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    Exposure Mode (P95) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Custom Mode (P109) Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Motion Picture P Mode (P115) Use this mode to record motion pictures
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    ∫ Setting [AFS] or [AFC] Set the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC]. • Refer to page 52 for information about [AFS] and [AFC]. Taking a still picture • Make sure the drive mode lever is set to [ ]. Preparation MF AFC AFS A Shutter button B Motion picture button C Drive mode lever 1 Press the
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    to focus on the subject again. • The focus range is different depending on the lens used. - When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to ¶ 1 2 46 VQT2S30
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    using the zoom (P55) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P72) ∫ When taking pictures with Manual Focus (P83) ∫ When recording motion pictures (P110) ∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces of frequent subjects with
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    Basic Note • Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject. - Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is
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    - [REC MODE] (P113)/[REC QUALITY]¢2 (P113)/[CONTINUOUS AF] (P135)/[WIND CUT] (P135) ¢2 [ ] for [MOTION JPEG] cannot be set. [CUSTOM] menu - [GUIDE LINE] (P136)/[LCD INFO.DISP.] (P140)/[REMAINING DISP.] (P141) [SETUP] menu - [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LCD MODE]/[LANGUAGE] • Only [STANDARD
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    Basic • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [ECONOMY] ([SLEEP MODE]) (P36) Flash (P66) [5MIN.] /Œ [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P71) [1ST] [BURST RATE] (P73) [H] (High speed) [AUTO BRACKET] (P75) AF Mode (P78) [STEP]: [3•1/3] [SEQUENCE]: [0/`/_] š (Set to [ ]¢4 when a face
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    to ¶ • If the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100] and the aperture value is set to F3.5 (when the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is attached), the shutter speed is automatically set between about 30 seconds and 1/4000th of a second. Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take
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    the subject and focuses on it. (motion prediction) • [AFC] will not operate with certain lenses. For details, refer to page 19. Set the focus mode lever to [AFC]. • difficult to focus on the subject. Take a picture with Manual Focus (MF) Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. • For details, refer to
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    Basic Focusing Align the subject to the screen, and then press the shutter button halfway. A Focus When the subject is When the subject focused is not focused B Focus indication On Blinks AF area Green - C Sound¢2 Beeps 2 times - DE F A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area
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    comes into focus while keeping touching the screen, the picture will be taken. • It will not focus automatically when the camera is set to Manual Focus, so it will take a picture without performing the focus function. • Touching will perform the same action as pressing the shutter button, even
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    Basic ∫ Example of Program Shift (When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 -5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used) (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Program Shift amount 2 Program Shift line chart 3 Program Shift limit 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 (Ev) 2 15 2.8 16 4 17 (A) 5.6
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    magnification Picture quality Conditions Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Digital Zoom When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used [2k] (including Extended Optical Zoom) when taking still pictures: 12k¢1 3k 2k¢1 (when taking still pictures: 6k) when recording
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    Basic • [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. - In Intelligent Auto Mode - In Advanced Scene Mode - In Scene Mode - When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. A [(] button Forward or rewind the image by dragging (P15) the screen horizontally.
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    Basic Changing the information displayed on the playback screen Press [DISPLAY] to switch the monitor screen. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P60), while playing back motion pictures (P145) and during a slide show (P147
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    Basic Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) You can display pictures by recording date. Rotate the rear dial left to display the calendar screen. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed.
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    Basic Using the Playback Zoom Touch the part to enlarge. A 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • Portion that is touched will be enlarged. • Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the rear dial right. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. • The more a
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    Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Press [(]. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [,]. A [(] button B [DISPLAY] button C [,] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or
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    Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P158) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) Switching the Display of the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen Press [DISPLAY] to change. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. LCD
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    STD When [ ] is set C No display¢1 D Detailed information¢1, 2 AFS P AUTO ʵ3 0 3 9 AWB AFS P AUTO ʵ3 0 3 9 AWB STD AFS P AUTO ʵ3 0 3 9 AWB ¢1 Guide lines are displayed when the [GUIDE LINE] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to anything except [OFF]. It is possible to move the position of
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    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. ∫ Set the position of the
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    do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange. - When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [n0EV] during Exposure Compensation or in the Manual Exposure Mode - When the flash is activated - When the flash is closed • When the brightness of the
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select a mode and press [MENU/SET]. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to "Available flash settings by Recording Mode". (P68) Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P130) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only
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    the lens used. - When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is attached: 45 cm (1.48 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. ¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. • When the flash is activated, the
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) • When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures. •
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro Applicable modes: 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32) Press 4 to
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) • In the Quick Menu (P34) while in button operation, if set to [ ] (LCD monitor style), exposure compensation can be set with 3/4 after selecting to display exposure compensation with 2/1 or the rear dial. • In the Quick Menu (P34) while in button operation, if set to [
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    Mode setting. Focus Mode Focus Priority Focus AFS ON OFF At the first picture AFC¢1 ON OFF Normal focusing¢2 Predicted focusing¢3 MF - Focus set with Manual Focus ¢1 When subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture. ¢2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure among
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing the settings for [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket 1 Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32) 2 Press 3/4 to select [STEP] or [SEQUENCE] and then press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Settings [3•1/3] (3
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    [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Advanced (Recording pictures) Set the drive mode lever to [ë]. A Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. A When self-timer is set to [ ]. • A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Operation will be same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ] while Multi Film Bracket recording (P93). • Use the Quick Menu (P33) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode. • Self-timer cannot be set to [ ] in Intelligent Auto Mode. • The self-timer will be disabled during
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [Ø], you can bring the subject into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway,
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) AF area can be moved when [š] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed. 1 Touch the subject. • AF area setting screen is displayed. • Press and hold the [Q.MENU] button until the AF area setting screen is displayed. AF area can then also be moved by
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) ∫ When operating the touch panel 1 Touch the subject. • The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked. It will continuously adjust the focus and exposure automatically following the movement of the subject. (Dynamic Tracking) • Lock
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) About [ ] (23-area-focusing) • AF areas up to a maximum of 23 are lit when the shutter button is pressed halfway, and each AF area can be brought into focus. The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the selected areas can be also brought into focus. Touch the
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    It will return to 5 times by touching [ ]. • MF assist or MF guide will disappear about 10 seconds after you stop operating the focus ring, touch panel, displaying the MF assist, refer to step 2 of the "Taking Pictures with Manual Focus" procedure. 2 Touch [CANCEL] to close MF assist. • The
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    MF Assist, refer to step 2 of the "Taking Pictures with Manual Focus" procedure. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close MF Assist ) (When the 14 -42 mm/ F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used) • If you are taking close-up pictures - We recommend guide may not display depending on the lens used. 84 VQT2S30
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure. ∫ Fixing the exposure only Align the screen with the
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    (Live View) will be also locked when the AE lock is performed. • AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode. • AE Lock only is effective during Manual Focus or Preview Mode. • AE Lock and AF lock can be used during motion picture recording, but AE/AF lock cannot
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    able to operate with 3/4/2/1 if the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P138) is set to [ON]. Set using the Quick Menu (P33). Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Select [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] and then touch [WHITE SET]. • The White Balance
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting the color temperature You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature increases, the
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    setting (center point) in the following cases. - When you reset the White Balance in [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] - When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ] White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with
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    be activated when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ]. • You cannot select [ ] in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode. Also, you cannot select [AUTO] in Manual Exposure Mode. • To avoid picture noise, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Change Tone of the Color for the Picture to be taken (Film Mode) [You can only select [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in [ ] and [ ] Mode.] Just as each type of film for film cameras has its own color tone and contrast characteristics, Film Mode allows
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Adjusting each Film Mode to the desired setting Touch the item. Touch the slide bar. • Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. Touch [MEMORY]. Touch [MY FILM 1] or [MY FILM 2]. • You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and [MY FILM 2]) (
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Multi Film Bracket It will take pictures changing the type of film in accordance with the setting every time the shutter button is pressed. (Up to 3 pictures) Touch [2]/[1] to select [MULTI FILM]. Select [MULTI FILM 1], [MULTI FILM 2], or [MULTI FILM 3], and then touch
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ±´ Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed [ ] Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the
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    the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent). [REC] Mode: ² Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set
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    button is pressed halfway and [ ] for flash cannot be set. • The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch the Recording Mode to Manual Exposure while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent). • If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Confirm the effects of aperture You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set. Press [ ] A (preview
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode) You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events and activities, flowers and people in night scenes in accordance with the surrounding conditions.
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. [NORMAL PORTRAIT] Shades the background and photographs skin color beautifully. [SOFT SKIN] Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of
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    far away subjects as a priority. [NATURE] The best setting for photographing natural scenery. [ARCHITECTURE] This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P65) [CREATIVE SCENERY] The shutter speed (P94) can be changed in the [NORMAL SCENERY] setting. Note • In
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    take close-up pictures differs depending on the lens you are using.) [FLOWER] Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colors in macro settings. The guide lines are displayed. (P65) [FOOD] You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Used when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background. • Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].) • The initial setting for
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ¿ Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded ( : Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode • Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].) • We
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) í [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet's birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P150). For
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures while Adjusting Color ( : My Color Mode) You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder (Live View) and setting the desired effect. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Touch [2]/[1] to select an
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Color Mode are used. • My Color settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. • Auto Bracket cannot be used in My Color Mode. • ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO]. • [I.EXPOSURE], [COLOR SPACE] can
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. • Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance. Select [CUST. SET
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures in Custom Mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set the mode dial to [ ].
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture You can record motion pictures in high-definition format compliant with the AVCHD standard or in Motion JPEG format. Sound is recorded in mono. Audio can also be recorded in stereo when the stereo
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    press the shutter button halfway. OFF You can have the camera focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway. ON MF You can focus manually. OFF • Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture. • Audio will not be recorded for 0.5 seconds after it starts recording if the motion picture button is kept pressed. Release the motion
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    your HDTV using an HDMI connection. • It can be played back as is by inserting the card into a device compatible with AVCHD. Refer to the instructions of the device used for details on compatibility. • Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with "Class 4" or higher. [MOTION JPEG] • Select this format to
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2 Item Quality (bit rate)¢1 fps Aspect ratio High quality Longer time ([SH]) ([H]) ([L]) 1280k720 pixels Approx. 17
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    For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Pictures
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Rotate the rear dial to change the settings. STD Press the motion picture button to start the recording. AFS ʵ3 0 3 AUTO AWB 31m40s Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. • If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face
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    3/4/2/1 to select the Face Recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET]. Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide. • The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered. • When recognition fails, a message will appear and the display will return
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press 1. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item [NAME] [AGE] Description of settings It is possible to register names. 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how to enter
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. 1 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P32) 2
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P32. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to "Entering Text" on P144. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture. • The number of
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P32. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu • [METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], [EX. OPT. ZOOM], and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are common to both the [REC] Mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu. ? [ASPECT RATIO] For details
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    ∫ When the aspect ratio is [W]. (9M) (4.5M) (2M) 4000k2248 pixels 2816k1584 pixels 1920k1080 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ]. (9M) (4.5M) (2M) 2992k2992 pixels 2112k2112 pixels 1504k1504 pixels Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P132) to [ON], [ ] is
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Refer to P201 for information about the number of recordable pictures. • You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit
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    can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S.] switch. - There is no [O.I.S.] switch on the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K. • Confirm that the [O.I.S.] switch on the lens is set to [ON] when using a lens with the [O.I.S.] switch. • [STABILIZER] cannot be selected when
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [RED-EYE REMOVAL] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. When the flash is used with the Red-Eye Reduction will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ]) selected, it Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • It may not be able
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment) For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how
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    than the Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[2t]/[4t] Note • Refer to P55 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [MODE1]. [BURST RATE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. You
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUTO BRACKET] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. You can set the compensation range of the exposure and the bracket order. Applicable modes: [STEP]: [3•1/3]/[3•2/3]/[5•1/3]/[5•2/3]/[7•1/3]/[7•2/3] [SEQUENCE]: [0/j/i]/[j/0/i] Note • Refer to
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    equipment. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases. - When recording with Auto Bracket - During burst
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC QUALITY] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Applicable modes: ∫ When [REC MODE] is [AVCHD Lite]]. ∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [MOTION JPEG Note • Refer to P113 for details. [
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    to. Using the [CUSTOM] Menu • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [GUIDE LINE], [LCD INFO.DISP.] and [REMAINING DISP.] can be set. For details ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/ [METERING MODE]/[I.RESOLUTION]/[I.EXPOSURE]/ [EX. OPT. ZOOM]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.] • When set to [FOCUS AREA
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) • If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards [ON] [OFF] negative (P72) referring to the histogram (P65) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture. • There may be white saturated areas
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    AF] does not work with lenses that do not allow Auto Focus and Four Thirds mount AF area freely with 3/4/2/1. Move the MF assist during the Manual Focus. • Refer to P82, 84 for details. It will When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is attached and at Wide: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet)
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    button is half-way pressed, or AF lock with [AF/AE LOCK]). In Manual Focus, the assistance screen appears on the screen to facilitate focusing on the details. In Manual Focus, it is possible to check if the focus position is near side or far side. [MF GUIDE] [OFF] [ON]: MF guide is displayed
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [EXPO. SETTINGS] Change the method of Exposure Compensation setting switching when the mode dial is set to , , and . [SWITCH BY PRESSING THE REAR DIAL]: Press the rear dial to switch between Exposure Compensation, Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed
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    goes away. [OFF]/[ON] • LCD monitor display and viewfinder display can be switched manually by pressing [LVF/LCD]. (P42) [¦ BUTTON SWITCH] It is possible to set ] (Motion picture) • The recording area indicated is a guide line. [REMAINING DISP.] This will switch display between the number
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    the screen that is possible to perform Exposure Compensation, Program Shift, aperture setting, or shutter speed setting when set to [ON]. A Dial operation guide [MENU RESUME] A The last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is turned off. [OFF]/[ON] [PIXEL REFRESH] It will perform
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) It is possible to setup so the shutter will not operate when there is no lens on the unit. [SHOOT W/O LENS] [OFF]: You cannot press the shutter button when a lens is not attached to the camera body or is not attached correctly. [ON]: Shutter will operate regardless
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies' and pets' names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen and press 4 to move to the character selection section. • You can
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    JPEG and AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only). • Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format. Press [(]. Motion pictures Select a picture with a motion picture icon (such
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    Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press A 3 to play back. A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P134) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P35) for
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    Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space
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    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING],
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    Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected in step 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue. • It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the card. • If you press
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    Advanced (Playback) Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. [SINGLE] [MULTI] • ['] is displayed for pictures with titles already registered. [MULTI] setting Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to the picture.
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    Advanced (Playback) Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. [SINGLE] [MULTI] • ['] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text. [MULTI] setting Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to • The setting is
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    Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [S], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting X Y W Picture size / > / > / > / > • When selecting [ ] or [ ], press 3 to select [YES] for stamping
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    Advanced (Playback) [VIDEO DIVIDE] Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. Motion picture before the dividing will be deleted. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 2/1 to
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    Advanced (Playback) Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
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    Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the rear dial and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped. Reduction
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    Advanced (Playback) ? [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y], a [X] or a [ ratio. ] aspect Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [Y], [X] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select a picture taken with [W]
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    allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) • The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is
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    Advanced (Playback) Ü [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Delete all the pictures not set as
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    store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32 or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text.
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    Advanced (Playback) Note • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case. • It may not be possible to use
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    Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can clear and replace all information relating to Face Recognition in selected images. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press
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    top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. • Audio will be played back in monaural. • You cannot operate if you
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    . • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible.
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    [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting VIERA Link, input of the TV will be switched . • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part the type of TV. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • Audio will be played
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    remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy Panasonic instructions for the respective devices. • This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic control for the TV. Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
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    set to [ON], operation using the button on this unit will be limited. • VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc.) • If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] (P38) to [OFF]. 166 VQT2S30
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    TV. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV. • Operation is not possible with a cable
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    supplied one. • It is recommended to turn off the display of the screen by pressing the [DISPLAY] on the camera while copying. (P58) • See the instruction manual for the recording equipment about the details of copying and playing back. 168 VQT2S30
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    audio and/or music. These pictures can then be stored onto a DVD. 1 Install "PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition" to the PC. • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it. 2 Connect camera to PC
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    . For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • You can easily print
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    . Then set [USB MODE] to [PC] again. Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. VQT2S30 171
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    Connecting to other equipment Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using "Safely Remove Hardware" on the
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    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera's LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera.
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    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P175 for the items which can be set before starting
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    layout which is PRINT WITH DATE OFF NUM. OF PRINTS 1 PAPER SIZE not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] PAGE LAYOUT to the printer. (For CANCEL SELECT EXIT MENU details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.) • When [PRINT SET (DPOF)] has been selected,
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    203.2 mmk254 mm 216 mmk279.4 mm 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that lights orange during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the number of prints is high, the
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    using other commercially available external flashes without communication functions with the camera (DMC-G2) • It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash on the camera. • Set to Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode on the camera and then set the same aperture value
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    lens cap or the lens hood when the filter is attached. • Refer to the instructions for each filter for details. • MCu"Multi-coated" NDu"Neutral Density" • It the lens included in DMC-G2K. • Accessories other than filters, such as conversion lenses, cannot be mounted. It may cause malfunction.
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    Others Using the Remote Shutter (optional) If you use the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional), you can avoid jitter (camera shake) when using a tripod and you can keep the shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with [B] (Bulb) or Burst Mode. The remote shutter works similar to the shutter button
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    use. • To playback audio in stereo, use the HDMI mini cable (optional) and playback by connecting to a TV or playback with a PC. • Read the operating instructions of the stereo microphone for details. 180 VQT2S30
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    you connect the DC cable. Note • Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic DC cable (DMW-DCC3; optional). If you use other DC cables, it may cause a malfunction. • The camera becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction
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    Quick Menu¢2 (P33) 14 Touch Shutter¢2 (P54) 15 Dial operation guide (P142)/ Elapsed recording time (P111) 16 Number of recordable pictures¢3 Balance (P86) 18 ISO sensitivity (P89) 19 Exposure compensation value (P72)/Manual Exposure Assistance (P95) 20 Shutter speed (P53) 21 Aperture value (
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    ∫ In recording (after settings) Others 28 Flash output adjustment (P70) 29 2nd curtain synchro (P71) 30 Audio recording (P134) 28 29 30 31 32 33 31 Extended Optical Zoom (when recording motion pictures) (P55, 132) 32 Extended Optical Zoom (when taking still 50 pictures) (P55, 132) 49 33
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    Others ∫ In playback 1 Playback Mode (P57) 2 Film Mode (P91) 3 Protected picture (P160) 1 2 3 4 5 678 9 4 Number of prints (P159) 5 Picture size (P126) REC MODE (when recording motion pictures) (P113)/ : Recording quality (P113) STD 1 20 19 18 17 1/9 10 3s 11 12s 12 6 Quality (P127) 16
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    the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off. • When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions. VQT2S30 185
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    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 you cannot remove the dirt or dust with the blower, consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center. For care of the eye cup on the viewfinder • As the eye cup cannot
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    Others About the Lens • 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,
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    malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center if above operations are not possible due to malfunction. When transferring
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    damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of -TA1; optional) before mounting on the tripod/unipod. • Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully. About the shoulder strap • If you
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    Others [NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE] • The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for [DELETE MULTI] (P61), [FAVORITE] (P158), [TITLE EDIT] (P149), [TEXT STAMP] (P150) or [RESIZE] (P154) has been exceeded. > Reduce the number of pictures set, and
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    BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. • The battery cannot be recognized as its terminal is dirty. > Remove any
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    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P192-200). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P39) on the [SETUP] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even
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    Others Recording Taking pictures is not possible. The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed. • Is the subject focused? > [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set to [ON] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take pictures until the subject is in focus. If you want to be able to
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    Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P89) >
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    because the operation sound of lenses can easily be recorded at DMC-G2K 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 (P129) cannot be set to [OFF]. It is recommended to update the firmware
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    Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash closed? > Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. (P66) The flash is activated 2 times. • The flash is activated 2 times. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when Red-Eye Reduction (P68) is set so the subject should not
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    this unit, and it is not a malfunction. There will be no problem with the recorded image. Playback The picture being played back is not rotated You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens (P18) that supports the Direction Detection Function (P41) and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].
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    163) > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo. The picture is not displayed fully input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) > Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected
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    PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) > When you
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    Others The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM] menu set to [ON]? (P138) • The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places. The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the LCD monitor may become warm during use. This does not
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    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available
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    Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB Card 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB A 100 200 400 820 1620 2470 3310 5000 6670 9690 13390 18210 24710 X (3M) › 200 400 800 1610 3170 4820 6460 9740 13000 18880 26080 33110 44930 14 28 57 115
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    Aspect ratio Picture size Quality 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB Card 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB A 43 86 175 350 700 1060 1420 2150 2870 4170 5760 8270 11230 (9M) › 86 170 340 700 1380 2100 2820 4250 5670 8240 11390 15830 21490 14 29 58 115 230 350 480 720 960
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    Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB Card 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB A 85 170 340 690 1360 2080 2780 4200 5610 8150 11260 15170 20590 (4.5M) › 165 330 670 1360 2680 4070 5450 8230 10980 15940 22020 28010 38020 16 34 68 135 270
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    Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Recording quality setting 256 MB Cannot be guaranteed in operation. 53 s 2 min 2 min 6 min 15 s 20 s 40 s 512 MB 3 min 4 min 6 min 1 min 4 min 5 min 14 min 00 s 00 s 00 s 55 s 50 s 00
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    Body (DMC-G2): Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 9.3 V 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) (When the 14 -42 mm/F3.5 -5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used) 1.6 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) (When the 14 -42 mm/F3.5 -5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used
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    Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/ Manual Exposure (M)/AUTO Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, j3 EV to ) to 6.2 m (20.3 feet) (When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5- 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is mounted, WIDE, [ISO AUTO] is set) AUTO, AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced ON, Forced
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    the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K, card and battery) Approx. 371 g/0.82 lb (camera body) Panasonic DE-A49B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A 9.3 V 1.2 A (Unit operation) 8.4 V 0.65 A (Battery charging) Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic
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    Others Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014042) "LUMIX G VARIO 14- 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S." Focal .6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value: F22 Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups (1 non-spherical lenses) In focus distance: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line
  • Panasonic DMC-G2 | Operating Instructions - Page 210
    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BLB13PP DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 DMW-FL500 H-H020 H-FS014045 H-FS045200 H-VS014140 H-F007014 H-ES045 : DMW-LMC52 : DMW-LND52 : DMW-LPL52 DMW-RSL1 Figure Description Lithum Ion Battery Flash Interchangeable Lens : MC Protector 1 : ND Filter
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    lens included in DMC-G2K. If you are using other lenses, please use the filters compatible with that lens. ¢2 When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used ¢3 Use regarding optional accessories. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) VQT2S30 211
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    Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE
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    of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as "the equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico
  • Panasonic DMC-G2 | Operating Instructions - Page 214
    and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department
  • Panasonic DMC-G2 | Operating Instructions - Page 215
    Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected] -237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST) Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
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    Mode 109 Custom Set Memory 108, 136 D Date Printing 159, 175 DC Cable 171, 173, 181 DCF standard 57 Deleting Pictures 61 Dial Guide 142 Digital Red-eye Correction 68, 130 Digital Zoom 55, 132 Diopter Adjustment 42 Direct Focus Area 138 Direction Detection Function 41 Dust Reduction
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    Exposure Assistance 96 Manual Focus 83 MC Protector 178 Menu Resume 142 Others Metering Mode 128 MF 52, 83 MF Assist 83, 139 MF Guide 139 Microphone 111, 134 Monitor/Viewfinder 35 Motion Picture P Mode 115 Multi Film Bracket 93 Multi Playback 58 Multiple 128 My Color Mode 106 My
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    89 White Balance Fine Adjustment 88 Wind cut 135 World Time 35, 125 Z Zoom 55, 132 T Text Stamp 150 Thumbnail 198 Title Edit 149 Touch Guide 142 Touch Panel 15 Touch Q.MENU 141 218 VQT2S30
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    Others Others VQT2S30 219
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    type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four " and the "AVCHD", "AVCHD Lite" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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VQT2S30
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
PP
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Model No.
DMC-G2K