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.
•
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 the Card 
(optional)/the Battery” (P28). Pull the DC cable 
through the opening as shown in the illustration 
and then close the battery door  2.
•Be careful not to catch the DC cable  
(DMW-DCC3; optional) when closing the battery 
door.
•You cannot charge the battery if you connect the 
DC cable.
Note
•Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one.•Do not use any other cables  except a genuine Panasonic DC cable (DMW-DCC3; optional). If 
you use other DC cables, it may cause a malfunction.
•The camera becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.•Disconnect the charger/AC adaptor and DC cable when the camera is not in use.•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 the power supply is cut off due to a 
power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not 
be recorded.
•The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is 
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
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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 Quality (P127)
8 Intelligent Exposure (P131)
9 Intelligent Resolution (P130)
10 Battery indication (P25)
11 Card (P29) (displayed only during recording)
12 Recording state (Flashes red.)/ Focus (P53) (Lights green.)
13 Touch Quick Menu
¢ 2 (P33)
14 Touch Shutter¢ 2 (P54)
15 Dial operation guide (P142)/ Elapsed recording time (P111)
16 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 3 (P201)
17 White Balance (P86)
18 ISO sensitivity (P89)
19 Exposure compensation value (P 72)/Manual Exposure Assistance (P95)
20 Shutter speed (P53)
21 Aperture value (P53)
22 Recording Mode (P43)
23 Metering mode (P128)
24 AF Mode (P78)
25 Focus Mode (P52)
26 Exposure Meter (P139)
27 AF area (P53, 78)
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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 time/ “: Travel 
destination setting
¢ 2, 4 (P125)
40 Custom settings (P108)
41 Program Shift (P54)
42 AE lock (P85)
43 Face Recognition (P117)
44 AF lock (P85)
45 Age
¢2, 5 (P104)
Location¢2, 4 (P123)
46 Name¢2, 5 (P104)
Number of days that have passed since the 
departure date
¢2, 4 (P123)
47 Self-timer¢ 6 (P77)
48 Spot metering target (P128)
49 Digital Zoom (P55, 132)
50 WIND CUT (P135)
¢
1Only displayed in the LCD recording 
information window.
¢
2Only displayed in the LCD monitor.¢ 3 It is possible to switch the display between the 
number of recordable pictures and available 
recording time with the [REMAINING DISP.] 
setting in the [CUSTOM] menu.
In displays other than the LCD recording 
information display, [9999 i] is displayed if 
there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
¢4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the  camera is turned on, after setting the clock and 
after switching from Playback Mode to 
Recording Mode.
¢5 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] 
in Scene Mode.
¢ 6 This is displayed during countdown.
LCD recording information
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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 (P104)
16 Name¢8 (P104, 120)/Location¢8 (P123)/
Title¢ 8 (P149)
17 Number of days that have passed since the  departure date (P123)
18 Audio playback (P146) / : Motion picture playback (P145)
19 Stamped with text indication (P150)
20 Favorites (P158) Cable disconnection warning icon (P173)
21 Recorded date and time/ World Time (P125)
22 Folder/File number
¢ 7 (P172)
23 Color space¢ 9 (P133)
24 Histogram (P65)
¢
7 This is not displayed for motion pictures 
recorded in [AVCHD Lite].
¢8 It is displayed in order of [TITLE], [LOCATION], 
[NAME] ([BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET]), [NAME] 
([FACE RECOG.]).
¢9 This is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite]/[MOTION JPEG].
Detailed information display
Histogram display8m30s
8m30s
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RGB
STANDARD
AFS100
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ISO
21
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65
24
F3.5 30
1/9ISO1000
100-000122
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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 equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•
If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and 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 the 
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert 
the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may 
be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
•
If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the 
surface finish may peel off.
•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from 
the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth.
•
When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring  and the focus ring with a dry, dustless cloth.•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
Optimal use of the camera
Cleaning
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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.
Removing dirt on the image sensor
The image sensor is very precise and delicate,  so be sure to observe the following when 
you do have to clean it yourself.
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Blow off the dust on the surface of the imag e sensor with a commercially available blower 
brush. Be careful not to blow too strongly.
•Do not put the blower brush further inside than the lens mount.•Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the image sensor may get scratched.•Do not use any objects except a blower brush to clean the image sensor.•If you cannot remove the dirt or dust with the blow er, consult the dealer or your nearest Service 
Center.
•As the eye cup cannot be removed, gently wipe it with a dry and soft cloth, and be careful not to 
remove it.
•If you wipe the eye cup too hard and it is removed, consult the dealer or your nearest Service 
Center.
•Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will be 
slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the 
internal temperature of the camera increases.
Dust reduction function
This unit has a dust reduction function that  will blow off the debris and dust that have 
affixed to the front of the imaging device.  This function will function automatically when 
the camera is turned on, but if you see dust, perform the [SENSOR CLEANING] 
(P142) in the [CUSTOM] menu.
For care of the eye cup on the viewfinder
About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is  employed to produce the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder screen. However there may be so me dark or bright spots (red, blue or 
green) on the screen. This is not a malf unction. The LCD monitor/Viewfinder screen 
has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or 
always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on a card.
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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 allow the 
lens mount contacts 1 to become dirty.
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the 
terminals are damaged.
•
Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
•Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
•When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) and the AC cable 
(supplied) so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
•The battery has a limited life.•Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.•The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the 
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
•
This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. •Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radio.•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
About the Lens
Battery
Charger
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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.
•
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 
the terminals with your fingers.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card
•“Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information, 
and it will not erase the data in the memory card completely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially available 
computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card before 
transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user.
If a name or birthday is set for [BABY1]/[BABY2]/Face Recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and included in the recorded image.
Disclaimer
•
Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
When requesting a repair, transferring to another party or disposing
•Reset the settings to protect the personal information. (P39)•Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair.•Settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired.•Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center if 
above operations are not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to 
“Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card” on  
P188.
•
Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature:15oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
•Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.•If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the came ra, it will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
•When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
•We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or 
a cabinet.
•Check all the parts before taking pictures when you have not used the camera for a long 
period of time.
Card
About the personal information
When not using the camera for a long period of time
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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 
the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when 
turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the 
camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod.
•When using this unit with a large-diameter lens, the lens may come into contact with the 
pedestal depending on the tripod/unipod. Tightening the screw with the lens and pedestal in 
contact with each other may damage this unit or the lens. Therefore it is recommended to 
attach the tripod adaptor (DMW-TA1; optional) before mounting on the tripod/unipod.
•Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully.
•If you attach a heavy interchangeable lens (more than about 1 k g) to the camera body, do not 
carry the camera by the soulder strap. Hold the camera and the lens when carrying them.
Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
About the picture data
About tripods or unipods
About the shoulder strap
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED]
> The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock 
it. (P29)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
>Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P160)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]
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Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
> If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC 
etc. (P39)
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[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]
•
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]
•
[TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on the 
DCF standard.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
•
It is a format that cannot be used with this unit.
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P39)
[LENS NOT FOUND, OR “ ” SHOOT W/O LENS IS SET TO OFF.]/
[THE LENS IS NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY. DO NOT PUSH LENS RELEASE 
BUTTON WHILE LENS IS ATTACHED.]/
[PLEASE CHECK THAT THE LENS IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY]
•
Do not press the lens release button while taking pictures.•When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; optional), set 
[SHOOT W/O LENS] (P143) to [ON] in the custom menu.
•Detach the lens once, and then attach it again without pressing the lens release button. (P21) 
Turn on the power again, and if it is still displaying, contact the dealer.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED]
>Use a card compatible with this unit. (P29)•SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)•SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)•SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 64 GB)
[INSERT SD CARD AGAIN]/[TRY ANOTHER CARD]
•
An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
> Insert a different card.
[READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
•
It has failed to read or write data.
> Remove the card after turning the power [OFF]. Insert the card again, turn the power on, 
and try to read or write the data again.
•The card may be broken.
> Insert a different card.
[CANNOT RECORD DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT (NTSC/PAL) DATA ON THIS 
CARD.]
>If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC 
etc. (P39)
> Insert a different card.
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