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Product numbers correct as of March 2010. These may be subject to change.¢1 We recommend to use these filters for the lens included in DMC-G2K.
If you are using other lenses, please use the filters compatible with that lens.
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2When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used
¢3Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal.•Read P18 for information about other lenses that can be used.•Refer to P24 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable 
pictures.
•NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local 
dealer.
•Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding optional accessories.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
Class 10  64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10  48 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10  32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2  2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDW64GU1K
RP-SDW48GU1K
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K
RP-SDP16GU1K
RP-SDP08GU1K
RP-SDP04GU1K
RP-SDP02GU1K
RP-SDR08GU1A
RP-SDR04GU1A
RP-SDR02GU1A HDMI mini Cable
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30
Mount Adaptor
Tripod Adaptor
DMW-MA1
DMW-MA2M
DMW-MA3R
Accessory# Description
Figure
DMW-TA13
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF 
THE FOLLOWING: 
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  OR 
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms. First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day ( )
Night ()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)\
        
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)     
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA                          
MasterCard         
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)    
2. Items Ordered  
Quantity
Accessory #  Price Each Description Total Price 
6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed 
1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          
Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Digital Still Camera ProductsLimited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) 
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referre d to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of 
the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty 
period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it 
with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The 
decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty 
period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for 
non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies 
to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.  Product or Part Name
PartsLabor
Digital Still Camera 1 year1 year
CCD 6 months90 days
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery Pack 
(defective exchange) 90 days Not Applicable
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Mail-In Service
For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product 
prepaid to:Panasonic Exchange Center
4900 George McVay Drive
Suite B
McAllen, TX 78503
panacare
@us.panasonic.comWhen shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately 
insured and preferably in the original carton. If Lithium Ion batteries are shipped by air the 
package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damaged batteries 
are prohibited from shipment by US Mail.  Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to 
prevent short-circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries.  Include 
a letter detailing the complaint, a return addr ess and provide a daytime phone number where 
you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE 
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to def ects in materials or workmanship, and DOES 
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT 
COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not 
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty in stallation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of 
consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, 
introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or 
other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service 
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF 
THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or 
damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not 
exclusive, but for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitati on of incidental or consequential damages, or 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from 
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you 
may contact your dealer or Service Center. If t he problem is not handled to your satisfaction, 
then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the 
warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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As of November 2009
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or 
Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and 
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by 
visiting our Web Site at: 
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
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Index
A
AC Adaptor  .........................  171, 173, 181
Access Indication ................................... 29
Advanced Scene Mode  ......................... 98
AF Assist Lamp  ................................... 138
AF Mode  ................................................ 78
AF Tracking  ..................................... 48, 81
AF/AE Lock ............................................ 85
AF/AE Lock Hold  ................................. 137
AFC  ................................................  52, 78
AFrMF ................................................ 139
AFS .................................................  52, 78
Aperture-priority AE  ............................... 94
Aspect Ratio  ................................ 126, 201
Aspect Ratio Conversion  ..................... 156
Audio Recording  .......................... 111, 134
Auto Bracket  .................................. 75, 133
Auto LCD Off  ......................................... 36
Auto Power LCD  .................................... 36
Auto Review  .......................................... 37
Auto White Balance  ............................... 87
AV cable  .............................................. 162
Available Recording Time .................... 205
AVCHD Lite  ......................................... 113
B
Baby Mode  .......................................... 104
Backlight Compensation  ........................ 48
Battery ............................................. 24, 28
Beep ...................................................... 35
Body Cap  ............................................... 20
Built-in Flash  .......................................... 66
Bulb ....................................................... 96
Burst Mode  ............................................ 73
Burst Rate ...................................... 73, 132
C
Calendar Playback  ................................ 59
Calibration ............................................. 38
Card ................................................. 28, 29
Center Weighted .................................. 128
Charger ................................................ 187
Charging ................................................ 24
Cleaning .............................................. 185
Clock Set  ......................................... 30, 35
Close-up Mode  .................................... 101
Color Space  ................................. 133, 172 Color Temperature Setting  .................... 88
Condensation .......................................... 5
Continuous AF (Motion Picture)  .......... 135
Continuous AF (Still picture)  ................ 137
Cropping .............................................. 155
Custom Mode  ...................................... 109
Custom Set Memory  .................... 108, 136
D
Date Printing  ................................ 159, 175
DC Cable  ............................. 171, 173, 181
DCF standard  ........................................ 57
Deleting Pictures  ................................... 61
Dial Guide  ............................................ 142
Digital Red-eye Correction  ............ 68, 130
Digital Zoom  .................................. 55, 132
Diopter Adjustment  ................................ 42
Direct Focus Area  ................................ 138
Direction Detection Function  ................. 41
Dust Reduction Function  ..................... 186
E
Economy Mode ...................................... 36
Entering Text  ....................................... 144
Exposure ............................................... 85
Exposure Compensation  ....................... 72
Exposure Meter  ................................... 139
Exposure Setting  ................................. 140
Extended Optical Zoom  ................. 55, 132
External flash  ....................................... 177
External Microphone ............................ 180
Eye Cup  ............................................... 186
Eye Sensor  ............................................ 42
EZ  .................................... 55, 56, 127, 205
F
Face Detection  ........................ 47, 79, 113
Face Recognition ......................... 117, 128
Face Recognition Edit  ......................... 161
Favorite ................................................ 158
File Number  ................................... 39, 172
Film Mode  .............................................. 91
Fine ...................................................... 127
Flash .............................................. 66, 129
Flash Adjust  ................................... 70, 130
Flash Synchro ................................ 71, 130
Flicker Reduction Function  .................. 116
Fn Button Set ....................................... 136
Focus ............................................... 53, 85
Focus Distance Reference Mark  ........... 84
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Focus Priority  ....................................... 138
Folder Composition  .............................. 172
Folder Number  ............................... 39, 172
Formatting .............................................. 39
G
Guide Line ...................................... 65, 136
H
HDMI mini Cable  .................................. 163
HDMI Mode  ............................................ 37
Highlight Display  .................................. 136
Histogram ....................................... 65, 136
Hot shoe ....................................... 177, 180
I
I.Resolution .......................................... 130
IA Button Switch ................................... 141
Intelligent Auto Mode  ..................... 46, 112
Intelligent Exposure  ............................. 131
Intelligent ISO  ........................................ 90
Intelligent ISO sensitivity control  ............ 90
ISO Increments  .................................... 131
ISO Limit Set  ........................................ 131
ISO Sensitivity ........................................ 89
J
Jitter ....................................................... 53
L
Language Setting  ................................... 39
Layout .................................................. 176
LCD Display Style  ................................ 140
LCD Information Display  ...................... 140
LCD Mode  .............................................. 36
LCD Monitor  ............................. 40, 63, 182
Lens ................................................. 18, 20
Lens Cap ................................................ 20
Lens Hood .............................................. 22
Lens Rear Cap  ....................................... 20
LONG SHUTTER NR ........................... 132
LVF Display Style ................................. 140
LVF/LCD Auto  ...................................... 141
M
Manual Exposure Assistance ................. 96
Manual Focus  ........................................ 83
MC Protector  ........................................ 178
Menu Resume ...................................... 142Metering Mode  ..................................... 128
MF .................................................... 52, 83
MF Assist  ....................................... 83, 139
MF Guide  ............................................. 139
Microphone .................................. 111, 134
Monitor/Viewfinder ................................. 35
Motion Picture P Mode ......................... 115
Multi Film Bracket  .................................. 93
Multi Playback  ........................................ 58
Multiple ................................................. 128
My Color Mode ..................................... 106
My Menu  ................................................ 31
N
ND Filter  ............................................... 178
Night Portrait Mode  .............................. 102
NO.RESET ............................................. 39
Number of Prints  .................................. 175
Number of Recordable Pictures  ........... 201
O
Optical Image Stabilizer 
................. 21, 129
Optical Zoom .......................................... 55
P
Paper Size  ........................................... 176
Party Mode ........................................... 104
PC .......................................................... 37
Peripheral Defocus Mode  .................... 105
Personal Information  ............................ 188
Pet Mode .............................................. 105
PictBridge ............................................. 173
Picture Size  .................................. 126, 201
Pictures with Audio  ...................... 145, 146
Pixel Refresh ........................................ 142
PL Filter ................................................ 178
Playback Mode  .................................... 148
Playback Pictures on TV  .............. 162, 163
Playback Zoom  ...................................... 60
Playing Back Motion Pictures  .............. 145
Portrait Mode  ......................................... 99
Power LCD ............................................. 36
Pre AF  .................................................. 137
Preview .................................................. 97
Preview hold  ........................................ 139
Print Setting  ......................................... 159
Program AE  ........................................... 51
Program Shift  ......................................... 55
Protect .................................................. 160
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Quality ......................................... 127, 201
Quick AF  .............................................. 137
Quick Menu  ........................................... 33
R
RAW .................................................... 127
RAW iFine .......................................... 127
RAW iStandard ................................... 127
Rec Area .............................................. 141
Rec Mode  .................................... 113, 134
Recording Motion Picture  .................... 110
Recording Quality Setting 
(Motion Picture Mode)  ......... 113, 135, 205
Remaining Display ............................... 141
Remote Shutter  ................................... 179
Reset of Setting  ..................................... 39
Resizing ............................................... 154
Rotate .................................................. 157
Rotate Display  ..................................... 157
S
Scene Detection  ............................ 47, 113
Scene Menu  .......................................... 38
Scene Mode  ........................................ 103
Scenery Mode  ..................................... 100
Self-timer ....................................... 77, 133
Sensor Cleaning  .................................. 142
Setup Menu  ........................................... 35
Shoot without lens  ............................... 143
Shoulder Strap ....................................... 23
Shutter-priority AE  ................................. 94
Sleep Mode  ........................................... 36
Slide Show ........................................... 147
Sports Mode  ........................................ 100
Spot ..................................................... 128
Standard .............................................. 127
Status Indicator ...................................... 46
Stereo Microphone  .............................. 180
Stylus Pen  ......................................... 9, 15
Sunset Mode  ....................................... 103
T
Text Stamp  .......................................... 150
Thumbnail ............................................ 198
Title Edit ............................................... 149
Touch Guide  ........................................ 142
Touch Panel  .......................................... 15
Touch Q.MENU  ................................... 141 Touch Scroll ......................................... 142
Touch Shutter  ................................ 54, 142
Travel Date  .................................... 35, 123
Tripod Adaptor  ............................. 189, 211
Tripods ................................................. 189
TV Aspect  .............................................. 37
U
Unipods ............................................... 189
USB Connection Cable ................ 171, 173
USB Mode  ............................................. 37
V
Version Display ...................................... 39
Video Divide  ........................................ 153
VIERA Link  .................................... 38, 165
Viewfinder  ................................ 42, 63, 182
Volume of Speakers  .............................. 35
W
White Balance  ....................................... 86
White Balance Bracket  .......................... 89
White Balance Fine Adjustment  ............ 88
Wind cut ............................................... 135
World Time  .................................... 35, 125
Z
Zoom ............................................. 55, 132
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							•G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system 
of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard.
Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks 
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus 
Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the 
European Union and other countries.
Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds Logo marks are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus 
Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the 
European Union and other countries.
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.The “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” and the “AVCHD”, 
“AVCHD Lite” logo are trademarks of Panasonic 
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., 
used under license therefrom.
Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United 
States and/or other countries.
Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and 
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard 
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a 
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to 
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional 
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com
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