Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2 Operating Instructions

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Note
•This cannot be used simultaneously with the Optional Live Viewfinder.•You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even 
when attaching the external flash.
•Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed 
polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate 
normally.
•If you use commercially available external flashes with communication functions other than the...

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Screen Display
∫In recording
Recording in Program AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting)
1 Recording Mode (P30)
2 Flash Mode  (P71)
3 REC MODE (when recording motion  pictures)  (P139)/Recording quality  (P140)
4 Picture size  (P130)
5 Quality  (P131)
6 Optical Image Stabilizer
¢ 1 (P76) /
: Jitter alert (P77)
7:Burst  (P79)
: Auto Bracket  (P81)
:Self-timer  (P83)
8 Battery indication  (P21)
9 Touch Quick Menu (P58)
Ô: Recording state (Flashes red.)/
Focus  (P32) (Lights green.)
10 Touch Shutter...

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∫In recording (after settings)
23 Custom settings  (P118)
24 WIND CUT (P141)
25 Extended Tele Conversion (when recording  motion pictures)  (P69)
26 Extended Tele Conversion (when taking still  pictures)  (P69)
27 Histogram  (P68)
28 Intelligent Dynamic Range Control  (P135)
29 Intelligent Resolution  (P134)
30 Defocus control function  (P51)
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AF tracking operation  (P50 , 87)
32White Balance Bracket  (P97)
33 Available recording time¢2  (P27) :¢3
34White Balance Fine Adjustment (P96)
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∫In playback
1 Playback Mode  (P38)
2 / : Motion picture playback (P46)
3 Picture quality 
adjustment  (P137)
4 Protected picture  (P163)
5 Number of prints  (P161)
6 Picture size  (P130)
REC MODE (when recording motion 
pictures)  (P139)/Recording quality  (P140)
7 Quality  (P131)
8 Intelligent Dynamic Range Control  (P135)
9 Intelligent Resolution  (P134)
10 Battery indication  (P21)
11 Picture number/Total pictures
12 Motion picture recording time  (P46) :
¢1
13 Playback (Motion...

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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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Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to 
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD 
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to 
malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day 
or on a...

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft 
cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring and the focus ring with a dry, dustless cloth.•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
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•Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor/Optional Live 
Viewfinder will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal 
brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light...

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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
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Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).•To remove the battery, push it out by putting your finger through the 
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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-FT012; optional) is used, the minimum focus distance is 
0.6m (1.97feet).
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 to...