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 
dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not use them.
•Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the 
external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it.
•Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached.•The camera will become unstable when attaching the external flash, it is recommended to use 
a tripod when taking picture.
•Detach the external flash when carrying the camera.•The built in flash is disabled when an external flash is attached.•If you use the external flash when the White Balance is set to [ ] finely adjust the White 
Balance depending on the picture quality.  (P96)
•If you take pictures close to the subject in Wi de, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom 
of the recorded picture.
•Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details.
The MC protector (optional) is a transparent f ilter which affects neither the colors nor the 
amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens.
The ND filter (optional) reduces the amount  of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to 
adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance.
PL filter (optional) will suppress the reflected light from a metal or non spherical surfaces 
(flat non-metallic surfaces, water vapour or invi sible particles in the air), making it possible 
to take a picture with enhanced contrast.
Note
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MCu“Multi-coated”
NDu“Neutral Density”•Do not attach multiple filters at the same time.•You can attach the lens cap or the lens hood when the filter is attached.•Accessories other than filters, such as conversion lenses, cannot be mounted. It may cause 
malfunction.
•Refer to the instructions for each filter for details.
By connecting the AC adaptor (optional), and then plugging them into an electrical socket, 
you can connect this unit to a PC or printer  and use without worrying about the capacity of 
the battery. To use the AC adaptor, a DC coupler (optional) is required.
Note
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Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
Protector/Filter (optional)
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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 (P37)
11 Display  (P39, 67)
12 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 (P27)
13 Dial operation guide  (P147)
14 Exposure meter  (P143)
15 Exposure compensation value  (P78)/
Manual exposure assistance  (P102)
16 Shutter speed  (P34)
17 Aperture value  (P34)
18 Metering Mode  (P133)
19 AF Mode  (P85)
20 Focus Mode  (P32)
21 AF area  (P33, 85)
22 Card  (P25) (displayed only during recording)/
Elapsed recording time  (P44)
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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)
31
AF tracking operation  (P50 , 87)
32White Balance Bracket  (P97)
33 Available recording time¢2  (P27) :¢3
34White Balance Fine Adjustment (P96)
35 White Balance  (P93)
36 ISO sensitivity (P98)
37 My Color Mode 
adjustment  (P116)
38 Current date and time/ “: Travel 
destination setting
¢ 4 (P127)
39 Program Shift  (P36)
40 AE lock (P105)
41 Face Recognition  (P119)
42 AF lock  (P105)
43 Mic level display  (P141)
Age
¢5  (P112)
Location¢4  (P125)
44 Name¢5  (P112)
Number of days that have passed since the 
departure date
¢4  (P125)
45 Self-timer¢ 6 (P83)
46 Spot metering target  (P133)
47 Digital Zoom  (P69)
48 Picture quality 
adjustment  (P137)
¢
1 Only available when a lens that supports the Stabilizer function is attached
¢ 2 It is possible to switch the display between th e number of recordable pictures and available 
recording time with the [REMAINING DISP.] setting in the [CUSTOM] menu.
¢ 3 “m” is an abbreviation for minute and “s” for second.
¢4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock 
and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
¢5 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode.
¢ 6 This is displayed during countdown.
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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 Picture)  (P46)
14 Delete  (P53)
15 Multi Playback (P40)
16 Display  (P39)
17 Recording information
¢ 2
18 Age  (P112)
19 Favorites settings  (P160)
20 Name
¢ 3 (P112 , 122) /Location¢3 (P125) /
Title¢ 3 (P152)
21 Number of days that have passed since the  departure date  (P125)
22 Stamped with text indication  (P153)
Elapsed playback time  (P46):
¢1
23 Favorites  (P160)
Cable disconnection warning icon  (P182)
24 Folder/File number
¢ 2 (P181)
25 Color space¢ 4 (P138)
26 Recorded date and time/ World Time  (P127)
27 Histogram  (P39)
¢1“m” is an abbreviation for minute and “s” for 
second.
¢2 This is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
¢ 3 It is displayed in order of [TITLE], [LOCATION], 
[NAME] ([BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET]), [NAME] 
([FACE RECOG.]).
¢4 This is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD]/[MOTION JPEG].
Detailed information display
Histogram display
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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 equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may  be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by mi croprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-v oltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables.  If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
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If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the 
surface finish may peel off.
•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Optimal use of the camera 
						

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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 beach.
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow 
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry 
cloth 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 a malfunction or damage.
About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will 
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient 
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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 
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.
∫About dirt on the image sensor
This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera 
body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on 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 cap when a 
lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body. 
Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it.
Removing dirt on the image sensor
The image sensor is very precise and delicate , so be sure to observe the following when 
you do have to clean it yourself.
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Blow off the dust on the surface of the image sensor with a commercially available blower 
brush. Be careful not to blow too strongly.
•Do not put the blower brush further inside than the lens mount.•Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the image sensor may get scratched.•Do not use any objects except a blower brush to clean the image sensor.•If you cannot remove the dirt or dust with the bl ower, consult the dealer or your nearest Service 
Center.
Cleaning
Dust reduction function
This unit has a dust reduction function that  will blow off the debris and dust that have 
affixed to the front of the imaging device.  This function will function automatically when 
the camera is turned on, but if you see dust, perform the [SENSOR CLEANING] 
(P147)  in the [CUSTOM] menu. 
						

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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 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, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
•Do not place the lens mount facing downwards. Do not allow the lens 
mount contacts 1 to become dirty.
About the LCD monitor/Optional Live Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is empl oyed to produce the LCD monitor/Optional 
Live Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or 
green) on the screen. This is not a malf unction. The LCD monitor/Optional Live 
Viewfinder screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the 
pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on a card.
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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 
hole in the bottom of the battery case.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of 
the battery and the terminals are damaged.
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Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
•Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
•When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
•The battery has a limited life.•Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.•The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the 
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
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This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. •Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radio.•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Battery
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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 riding in a vehicle or 
walking etc.
•We recommend using a tripod.
∫ About 3D viewing
Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise 
unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures.
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Doing may have an adverse affect on such medical conditions.
If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures, stop 
viewing at once.
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Continuing to view may cause illness.•Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing.
When viewing 3D pictures, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes.
•Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue.
Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, those with differences in the sight of their 
right and left eyes, and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by 
wearing glasses etc.
Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while viewing 3D pictures.
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There are differences in the way that different  people experience 3D pictures. Please correct 
your sight appropriately before viewing 3D pictures.
•You can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output setting of the unit to 2D.
When viewing 3D pictures on a 3D compatible television, position yourself a 
distance away that is least 3 times the effective height of the television.
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(Recommended distance): For 42 inch; approx. 1.6 m (5.25 feet), for 46 inch; approx. 1.7 m 
(5.58 feet), for 50 inch; approx. 1.9 m (6.23 feet), for 54 inch; approx. 2.0 m (6.56 feet).
•Viewing from a distance closer than the recommended distance may lead to eye-fatigue.
About 3D