Panasonic Dmc G2k Operating Instructions Manual
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[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
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Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in
[AVCHD Lite].
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures
in [MOTION JPEG].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•In the event that it stops even after using a “Class 4” card or higher, the data writing speed has...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-190.png "Page 191
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[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
•
Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in
[AVCHD Lite].
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures
in [MOTION JPEG].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•In the event that it stops even after using a “Class 4” card or higher, the data writing speed has...")
191VQT2S30 Others [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] • Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. •In the event that it stops even after using a “Class 4” card or higher, the data writing speed has...
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P192–200).
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The battery is not inserted correctly. (P28)•The battery is exhausted.•Charge the battery.•AC adaptor is not connected properly. (P181)
•Is the display set to viewfinder?> Press [LVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display. (P42)
•Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P36) of the [ECONOMY] Mode active?
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
•Is the LCD monitor switched off?
> Switch the display by pressing...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-191.png "Page 192
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P192–200).
•
The battery is not inserted correctly. (P28)•The battery is exhausted.•Charge the battery.•AC adaptor is not connected properly. (P181)
•Is the display set to viewfinder?> Press [LVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display. (P42)
•Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P36) of the [ECONOMY] Mode active?
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
•Is the LCD monitor switched off?
> Switch the display by pressing...")
VQT2S30192 Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P192–200). • The battery is not inserted correctly. (P28)•The battery is exhausted.•Charge the battery.•AC adaptor is not connected properly. (P181) •Is the display set to viewfinder?> Press [LVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display. (P42) •Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P36) of the [ECONOMY] Mode active? > Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes. •Is the LCD monitor switched off? > Switch the display by pressing...
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•Is the subject focused?> [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set to [ON] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take pictures
until the subject is in focus. If you want to be able to take a picture when you press the
shutter button fully even if the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the
[CUSTOM] menu to [OFF]. (P138)
•Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with finger print or similar.
> If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-192.png "Page 193
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•Is the subject focused?> [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set to [ON] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take pictures
until the subject is in focus. If you want to be able to take a picture when you press the
shutter button fully even if the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the
[CUSTOM] menu to [OFF]. (P138)
•Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with finger print or similar.
> If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the...")
193VQT2S30 Others •Is the subject focused?> [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set to [ON] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take pictures until the subject is in focus. If you want to be able to take a picture when you press the shutter button fully even if the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [OFF]. (P138) •Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with finger print or similar. > If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the...
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•Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures
indoors etc. noise will appear.)> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P89)
> Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] or lower the setting for each
of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P92)
> Take pictures in bright places.
> Set the [LONG SHTR NR] to [ON]. (P132)
•Is the [PICTURE SIZE] (P126) or the [QUALITY]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-193.png "Page 194
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•Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures
indoors etc. noise will appear.)> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P89)
> Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] or lower the setting for each
of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P92)
> Take pictures in bright places.
> Set the [LONG SHTR NR] to [ON]. (P132)
•Is the [PICTURE SIZE] (P126) or the [QUALITY]...")
VQT2S30194 Others •Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.)> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P89) > Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] or lower the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P92) > Take pictures in bright places. > Set the [LONG SHTR NR] to [ON]. (P132) •Is the [PICTURE SIZE] (P126) or the [QUALITY]...
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•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in
[AVCHD Lite].
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures
in [MOTION JPEG].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
> If motion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least “Class 4” or if you use a
card that has been formatted on a PC...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-194.png "Page 195
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•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in
[AVCHD Lite].
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures
in [MOTION JPEG].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
> If motion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least “Class 4” or if you use a
card that has been formatted on a PC...")
195VQT2S30 Others •Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. •Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. > If motion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least “Class 4” or if you use a card that has been formatted on a PC...
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•Is the flash closed?> Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. (P66)
•The flash is activated 2 times. The interval betw een the first and second flash is longer when
Red-Eye Reduction (P68) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is
activated.
•The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P36) is selected for the [ECONOMY] Mode.
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (P181).]
•It will switch to viewfinder display if there is hand or object near the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-195.png "Page 196
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•Is the flash closed?> Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. (P66)
•The flash is activated 2 times. The interval betw een the first and second flash is longer when
Red-Eye Reduction (P68) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is
activated.
•The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P36) is selected for the [ECONOMY] Mode.
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (P181).]
•It will switch to viewfinder display if there is hand or object near the...")
VQT2S30196 Others •Is the flash closed?> Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. (P66) •The flash is activated 2 times. The interval betw een the first and second flash is longer when Red-Eye Reduction (P68) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is activated. •The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P36) is selected for the [ECONOMY] Mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (P181).] •It will switch to viewfinder display if there is hand or object near the...
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•This is a characteristic of the drive system of the viewfinder of this unit, and it is not a
malfunction. There will be no problem with the recorded image.
•You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P157) is set to
[OFF].
•You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P157)•You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens (P18) that supports the Direction
Detection Function (P41) and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].
•Did you press [...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-196.png "Page 197
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•This is a characteristic of the drive system of the viewfinder of this unit, and it is not a
malfunction. There will be no problem with the recorded image.
•You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P157) is set to
[OFF].
•You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P157)•You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens (P18) that supports the Direction
Detection Function (P41) and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].
•Did you press [...")
197VQT2S30 Others •This is a characteristic of the drive system of the viewfinder of this unit, and it is not a malfunction. There will be no problem with the recorded image. •You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P157) is set to [OFF]. •You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P157)•You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens (P18) that supports the Direction Detection Function (P41) and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON]. •Did you press [...
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•Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
•When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([], [], []) is in operation, if you take a picture
of subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to
black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function.
> It is recommend to take picture with Flash Mode set to [ ‡], [‰] or [ Œ], or
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-197.png "Page 198
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•Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
•When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([], [], []) is in operation, if you take a picture
of subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to
black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function.
> It is recommend to take picture with Flash Mode set to [ ‡], [‰] or [ Œ], or
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC]...")
VQT2S30198 Others •Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality. •When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([], [], []) is in operation, if you take a picture of subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function. > It is recommend to take picture with Flash Mode set to [ ‡], [‰] or [ Œ], or [RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC]...
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•Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?•Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?> Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P37, 171)
> Disconnect the USB connection ca ble. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the
camera.
> Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
>A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not
format.
> If the [ACCESS] displayed on the LCD moni tor does...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-198.png "Page 199
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•Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?•Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?> Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P37, 171)
> Disconnect the USB connection ca ble. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the
camera.
> Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
>A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not
format.
> If the [ACCESS] displayed on the LCD moni tor does...")
199VQT2S30 Others •Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?•Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?> Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P37, 171) > Disconnect the USB connection ca ble. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html >A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format. > If the [ACCESS] displayed on the LCD moni tor does...
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•Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM] menu set to [ON]? (P138)•The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places.
•The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the LCD monitor may become warm during
use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera.
•If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.> [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock. When
taking pictures, it will not be possible to record the correct...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-199.png "Page 200
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•Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM] menu set to [ON]? (P138)•The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places.
•The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the LCD monitor may become warm during
use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera.
•If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.> [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock. When
taking pictures, it will not be possible to record the correct...")
VQT2S30200 Others •Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM] menu set to [ON]? (P138)•The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places. •The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the LCD monitor may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera. •If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.> [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock. When taking pictures, it will not be possible to record the correct...