Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2c Gf2k Gf2 Basic Operating Instructions

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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 picture...

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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 
(DMW-BLD10PP).
•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...

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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD 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 standards) may be 
used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
•Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD 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 motion pictures in...

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Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded 
on the card.
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Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC8PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being 
written, read or deleted, or the card is being formatted]. Furthermore, do not subject the 
camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer...

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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
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
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You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
touching [ 3]/[4].
•Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings 
without...

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Selecting the [REC] Mode
Press [MENU/SET].
Touch [REC MODE].
•A screen listing the [REC] Mode is displayed.
Touch the [REC] Mode to select.
∫List of [REC] Modes
Program AE Mode
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the...

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Taking a Still picture
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] Mode 
menu.
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Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4().
Set [REC] Mode to [ ].
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It...

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Playing Back Pictures
Forward or rewind the image by dragging the 
screen horizontally.
Forward: drag from right to left
Rewind: drag from left to right
•It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing 
2/1 of the cursor button.
•Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.•You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping your finger on the left or 
right sides of the screen after forwarding/rewinding a picture.
(Pictures are...

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[REC] Mode: 
Recording Motion Picture
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or 
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are 
using, and 
the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible.
Note
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Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with...

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Playing Back Motion Pictures
•This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG 
formats that were taken with this model (only).
•Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion 
pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion 
pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only.
Press [(].
∫Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback1Display control...