Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2c Gf2k Gf2 Basic Operating Instructions

							 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please readthe instructions completely.
More detailed instructions 
on the operation of this 
camera are contained in 
“Operating Instructions for Advanced 
Features (PDF format)” in the supplied 
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
VQT3E96PP
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) \
or 
                                    send e-mail to: [email protected]\
nasonic.com
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-GF2C/DMC-GF2K DMC-GF2
until 
2010/11/30
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the model and serial numbers in the space below. The serial 
number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to  retain this 
manual  as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that the actual 
controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat 
different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
∫ Product identification marking A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR 
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, 
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE 
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL 
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product
Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru
les. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions,  may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment  does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the in terference by one or more of the following 
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation  instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressl y approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-GF2
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
DMC-GF2
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∫About the battery pack

Do not heat or expose to flame.Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of 
time with doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. The primary 
circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and  j) with metal objects.Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contac t with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrect ly replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the manuf acturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140oF) or 
incinerate.
CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN 
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT 
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT 
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION 
VENTS.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, 
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE 
UNIT.
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But

In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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∫Cautions for Use
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
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 microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
If this unit is adversely affected by electrom agnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; 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-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this pr oduct, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ...............................................................................................2
Standard Accessories .......................................................................................................7
Names and Functions of Components .............................................................................9
About the Lens................................................................................................................13
Attaching/Detaching the Lens .........................................................................................14
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..........................................................................................16
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................17 • Approximate operating time and number of recor dable pictures ..............................19
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.................................................22
About the Card................................................................................................................2 3
• About cards that can be used with this unit ..............................................................23
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ........................................................................................25
Selecting the [REC] Mode ..............................................................................................26
Taking a Still picture .......................................................................................................27
• Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) ............................27
Playing Back Pictures .....................................................................................................28
Recording Motion Picture ...............................................................................................29
Playing Back Motion Pictures .........................................................................................30
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)....................................................................................................31
Deleting Pictures.............................................................................................................3 5
Setting the Menu.............................................................................................................36 • Setting menu items ...................................................................................................37
Compensating the Exposure ..........................................................................................39
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed .................................................................................................................4 0
• Aperture-priority AE ..................................................................................................40
• Shutter-priority AE ....................................................................................................41
Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually ..........................................................42
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ..........................................................43
Specifications................................................................................................................. .44
Digital Camera Accessory System .................................................................................49
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ..........................................................................51
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....................................................................52
Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only) ................................................55
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These may be subject to change.
1 Digital Camera Body(This is referred to as  camera body in these operating instructions.)
2 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.”
(This is referred to as  lens in these operating instructions.)
3 Lens Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
4 Lens Rear Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
5 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as  lens in these operating instructions.)
6 Lens Hood
7 Lens Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
8 Lens Rear Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
9Battery Pack (Indicated as  battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
10 Battery Charger (Indicated as  battery charger  or charger  in the text)
11 AV Cable
12 USB Connection Cable
13 Body Cap (This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
14 CD-ROM •
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
15 CD-ROM•Operating Instructions16 Hot shoe cover
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
17 Shoulder Strap
18 Stylus pen
19 Battery Case
•
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.•The card is optional.•Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-H014).
About unavailable functions such as [STABILIZER], Direction Detection function, description in 
these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).
•For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”.•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s 
parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF2C only
¢ 2 Supplied in DMC-GF2K only
34
VYF3371 VFC4605
567
H-FS014042 VYC1009
VYF3201
8
VFC4315
2
H-H014
1
91011
DMW-BLD10PP
DE-A93B
13
K1HY14YY0009
12
DMC-GF2C1
DMC-GF2K2
VKF4385
1415
VFF0754
16 17
VKF4840 VFC4634VGQ0C14
19
VGQ0R99
18
K1HY14YY0008
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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Sensor
2 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp
3Flash
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button
8 Flash open button
9 Speaker
10 Rear dial
11 Touch panel/LCD monitor
12 Playback button
13 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/ Delete/Return button
14 [MENU/SET] button
15 Cursor buttons 3/ISO
1/WB (White Balance)
2/AF Mode button
4/[DRIVE MODE] button
This button in picture record mode will allow 
the user to select between the following options.
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
4567 32
1
89
11 12 13
10
14 15
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16 Stereo microphone
17 Shutter button
18 Motion picture button
19 Focus distance reference mark
20 Hot shoe cover•
Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
21 Camera ON/OFF switch
22 Status indicator
23 Intelligent Auto button
24 Shoulder strap eyelet•
Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
25 [HDMI] socket
26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
27 Tripod receptacle•
When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod 
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
If the attached lens contacts the base of the 
tripod, use the tripod adaptor (DMW-TA1;  
optional). 
28 Card/Battery door
29 DC coupler cover•
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC9; 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion 
pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off 
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being 
recorded will not be recorded.
30 Release lever
19 20 21 22 23
16 17 18
24
25
26
LOCK
OPEN
28 29 3027
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