Panasonic Dmc G2k Operating Instructions Manual

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Using the AC Adaptor
You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge when it is connected to 
a PC or a printer if you use the DC cable (DMW-DCC3; optional) to connect the camera to 
the battery charger/AC adaptor and connect the AC cable.
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Check that the camera is turned off.•Close the flash.
Connect the AC cable.
Connect the DC cable  A.
•Pull open the DC cable cover 1  and then connect 
the DC cable to the camera body using the same 
steps as 
“Inserting and Removing...

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LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
•The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (LCD 
monitor style) in the LCD monitor.
∫In recording
Recording in Program AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting)
1 Flash Mode (P66)
2 Film Mode (P91)
3 Optical Image Stabilizer (P129)/ : Jitter  alert (P53)
4 : Single
¢ 1 (P51)
: Burst (P73)
: Auto Bracket (P75)
: Self-timer (P77)
5 REC MODE (when recording motion  pictures) (P113)/Recording quality (P113)
6 Picture size (P126)
7...

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∫In recording (after settings)
28 Flash output adjustment (P70)
29 2nd curtain synchro (P71)
30 Audio recording (P134)
31 Extended Optical Zoom (when recording  motion pictures) (P55, 132)
32 Extended Optical Zoom (when taking still  pictures) (P55, 132)
33 Histogram (P65)
34 Travel date (P123)
AF tracking operation (P48, 81)
35 Available recording time¢3 (P111):
36White Balance Fine Adjustment (P88)
37White Balance Bracket (P89)
38 My Color Mode adjustment (P106)
39 Current date and...

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∫In playback
1 Playback Mode (P57)
2 Film Mode (P91)
3 Protected picture (P160)
4 Number of prints (P159)
5 Picture size (P126) REC MODE (when recording motion 
pictures) (P113)/ : Recording quality 
(P113)
6 Quality (P127)
7 Intelligent Exposure (P131)
8 Intelligent Resolution (P130)
9 Battery indication (P25)
10 Picture number/Total pictures
11 Elapsed playback time (P145):
12 Motion picture recording time  (P145):
13 Favorites settings (P158)
14 Recording information
¢ 7
15 Age...

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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 the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic...

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∫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....

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•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...

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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
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The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.•Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the 
card.
•Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch 
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•Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.•You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.•Make sure that the screw on the tripod or unipod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching 
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[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]
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The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for 
[DELETE MULTI] (P61), [FAVORITE] (P158), [TITLE EDIT] (P149), [TEXT STAMP] (P150) or 
[RESIZE] (P154) has been exceeded.> Reduce the number of pictures set, and then repeat the operation.
•More than 999 favorites have been set.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
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[TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on the 
DCF...