Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2 Operating Instructions

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∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
[It does not appear when you use the camera  with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
∫ Recording still pictures [when using the LCD monitor] (By CIPA standard in 
Program AE Mode)
Approximate operating time and number of recordable...

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∫Recording still pictures [when using the Optional Live Viewfinder  (P188)] (By 
CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second...

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
–[MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available  for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.
¢ Motion...

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
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.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the 
lever A being careful about the direction 
you insert it. Pull the lever A in the 
direction of the arrow to...

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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
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Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) 
may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
•Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) 
may be used as 48 GB and 64 GB cards.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording...

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Note
•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 restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static 
electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other...

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∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999 i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•[AVCHD]
•[MOTION JPEG]
•The number of recordable pictures and operating time will increase or decrease in proportion to 
the capacity of the card. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of 
card.)
•Maximum time to record motion pictures...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
A [MENU/SET] button
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed 
to step4.
Touch [LANGUAGE SET].
Select the language.
Touch [CLOCK SET].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using 
[3]/[ 4].
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination  (P127)
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You can continue to...

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Touch [SET]  to set.
Touch [SET].
•After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, 
switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were 
performed.
Note
•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery  in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
•The clock is displayed when [ ] is touched several times during...

Basic
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BasicSelecting the [REC] Mode
Press [MENU/SET].
A[MENU/SET] button
Touch [REC MODE].
•A screen listing the [REC] Mode is displayed.
•It is also possible to display the screen 
listing the [REC] Mode by  touching the [REC] Mode 
icon in [REC] Mode.
Touch the [REC] Mode to 
select.
•[ ] is displayed when [ ] is touched, and a description of the [REC] Mode is 
displayed when [REC] Mode is touched. It wil l return to the screen listing the [REC] 
Mode when [CANCEL] is touched, and [ ] will...