Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2 Operating Instructions

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This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
∫Technique for Night Scenery Mode
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We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
•During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide 
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is 
not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when...

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP]  (P153).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4  to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press  
[MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4  to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Enter the...

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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.
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P112.
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The initial setting for the AF Assist Lamp is [OFF].•Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes 
[ISO800].
•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ ].•Refer to...

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[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 Optional Live Viewfinder (Live View)  (P188)  and setting the desired effect.
Set [REC] Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to  P30.
To u c h  t h e  i t e m .
Touch [SET].
ItemEffect
[EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the color.
[RETRO] This is a soft image effect that gives...

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∫Readjust the My Color settingsReturn to step 2 on previous page by pressing rear dial.
Note
•During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Color Mode are used.•My Color settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The Auto Bracket is disabled in My Color Mode.•ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO], and  white balance will be fixed to [AWB].•[I.DYNAMIC], [COLOR SPACE] can be set only when the My Color Mode is set to [CUSTOM].•The following items cannot be set in My...

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∫Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effects
By selecting [CUSTOM], you can take pictures with color, brightness and saturation 
adjusted to desired levels.
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [SET].3Touch the item.
4Touch the slide bar.
5Touch [SET].
∫ Return [CUSTOM] settings to default
1Touch [ ] in above step 3.2Touch [YES].
•Adjusted value for each item returns to standard (center point).
Note
•[CUSTOM] adjustments made in My Color Mode are only used in that mode.•Icons for the...

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[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 [REC] Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30.
Select and touch the custom settings.
•Settings for the selected custom set 
are displayed.
•Only some of the menu items are displayed. (Refer to the following for the...

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∫Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)
It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets.
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Set in advance the [REC] Mode you wish to save and select the desired menu settings on the 
camera.
1Select [CUST. SET MEM.] in the [CUSTOM] menu.  (P56)2Press 3/4  to select the custom set to register and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
•When [YES] is selected, the settings that were previously...

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[REC] Mode: 
RecordingTaking 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 photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
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The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition 
function.
In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a...

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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)
Face Settings
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
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Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with the hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when...