Panasonic Dmc G2k Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About the Focus Mode settings
Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting and the [CONTINUOUS AF] 
setting (P135) in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.
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Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when 
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with 
[CONTINUOUS AF] (P135) set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you to avoid 
recording the lens noise.
Note...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•Audio will not be recorded for 0.5 seconds after it starts recording if the motion picture button is 
kept pressed. Release the motion picture button right after you press it. 
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static 
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Scene detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ] is selected, the camera automatically  detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the 
focus and exposure.  (Face Detection) (P79)
Note
•Refer to P49 for settings in Intelligent Auto Mode.•Due...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then 
press 1.
Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2
¢1What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher 
when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” 
is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite 
period of time) is changed...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
•The motion picture recording may stop in the middle when any of the following cards are used.–Cards on which recording and deleting have been repeated many times–Cards which have been formatted using a PC or other equipment
Before taking pictures, format (P39) the card in the unit. Because formatting will delete all data 
recorded on the card, save important data beforehand on the computer.
•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Rotate the rear dial to change the settings.
Press the motion picture button to start 
the recording.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
•If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording 
automatically.
•You can also start/stop motion picture recording by pressing the shutter button.•Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button or shutter button indicating 
motion picture recording...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
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The Face Recognition function includes the following.In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered 
face¢...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 
pictures/registration)
Face Settings
∫Point of recording when registering the face images
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Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with the hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. 
(P32)
Press  3
/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the Face 
Recognition frame that is not registered, 
and then press [MENU/SET].
Take the picture adjusting the face with 
the guide.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) 
cannot be registered.
•When recognition fails, a message will appear and 
the display will return to the recording screen. In...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press  1.
•You can register up to 3 face images.
Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
∫About the information 
•When [DISPLAY] is pressed on the recording screen described in step 4 on P119, an 
explanation appears for taking face images. (Press again to return to the recording screen.)
ItemDescription of settings
[NAME]
It is possible to register names.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter...