Panasonic DMCGF2CS manual

Befor e connec ting, oper ating or adj usting th is prod uct, please read the instru ctions com pletely . More detailed instructions on the ope ration of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructio ns for Advanced Featu res (PDF form at)” in the suppl ied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. VQT3E 96 PP For USA and Puerto Rico assis[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 2 Dear Customer , Thank y ou for choosing P anasoni c! Y ou have purchased one of t he most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today . Used properly , we’re sure it will bri ng you and your f amily years of enjoyment. Please take time to f ill in the model and serial numbers in the space below . The serial number is[...]

3 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONL Y IN CANADA. THE FOL LOWI NG AP PLIE S ON L Y IN TH E U. S.A. This Class B digital app a ratus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. These li m its are designed to [...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 4 ∫ About the battery pack • Do not h eat or expos e to flam e. • Do not leave th e bat tery(ies) in an automobil e exposed to direct su nlig ht for a long period of time with doors and wind ows closed. ∫ About the battery charger • The battery cha rger is in the standby c ondition when the AC power is supp lied. The prima[...]

5 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 ∫ Ca uti ons f o r Us e • Do not use any ot her A V cables except t he s upplied one. • Do not use any ot her USB connection cabl es excep t the suppl ied one. • Always use a genuine Pana s onic HDMI mi ni cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part number s: RP-CDHM15 (1 . 5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) Keep[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 6 Contents Infor m ation for Your Sa f ety ...... ........ ......... .. ........ .. ......... .......... ......... ........ .. ......... .. ........ ...2 Standard Access ories ............................................... ..................... ..................... .............. 7 Names and Functions of Components ...............[...]

7 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 St anda rd Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product number s correct as of Decem ber 2010. These m ay be subject to change. 1 Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) 2 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 A S PH.” (This is re[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 8 ¢ 1 Supplied in DMC-GF 2C only ¢ 2 Supplied in DMC-GF 2K only 34 VYF3371 VFC4605 5 67 H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 8 VFC4315 2 H-H014 1 91 0 1 1 DMW-BLD10PP DE-A93B 13 K1HY14YY0009 12 DMC-GF2C 1 DMC-GF2K 2 VKF4385 14 15 VFF0754 16 17 VKF4840 VFC4634 VGQ0C14 19 VGQ0R99 18 K1HY14YY0008 DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.b ook 8 ページ ２０?[...]

9 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Sensor 2 Self-timer indicator/ AF A ssist Lamp 3F l a s h 4 Lens fi tting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens loc k pin 7 Lens re lease button 8 Flash open button 9 S peaker 10 Rear dial 1 1 T ouch panel/LCD monitor 12 Playback but ton 13 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/ Delete/Return button 14 [MENU/SET] b[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 10 16 S tereo micropho ne 17 Shutter button 18 Motion picture button 19 Focus distance reference mark 20 Hot shoe cov er • Keep th e Ho t Shoe Cover out of reac h of children t o prev ent swallowing. 21 Camera ON/OFF swit ch 22 S tatus indicator 23 Intelligent Auto button 24 Shoulder strap eyelet • Be su re to attac h the sh ou [...]

11 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 ∫ Lens H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm /F2.5 ASPH.) 31 Lens s urface 32 Focu s ring 33 Contact point 34 Lens fitting m ark H-FS014042 (LUMIX G V ARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 35 T el e 36 Lens s urface 37 Focu s ring 38 Wid e 39 Zoom ring 40 Contact point 41 Lens fitting m ark 33 34 32 31 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 DMC-GF2[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 12 This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Not e • If you use a commerc ially available liq uid cryst al prot ection sheet , please follow the instruction s that acco mpany the sheet. (Some liquid cryst al protection shee ts may impair vi s ibility or operabil ity .) • If a commer ci ally available protec t ion sheet i[...]

13 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 About the Lens ∫ Micro F our Thirds™ m ount specifi cation le ns This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro F our Thirds mount). • Select a lens that matches the scene b eing recorded and your u se of the pictures. ∫ Four Th irds™ mount spe cif ic[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 14 Att a ching/Det aching the Lens • Check that th e c amera is tu rned off. • Change lens es where the re is n ot a lot of dirt or d ust. T urn the lens r ear cap A and the body cap B in the directi on of the arrow to det ach them . • Do not put your hand s inside the mount. Align the len s fitting marks C (red marks) on the [...]

15 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 Att ach the lens ca p. Press the lens release button D w hile turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to de tach it. • Always at ta ch the body cap to t he camera body s o th at dirt or dus t doe s no t g et in s i de . • Att ach the lens rea r cap so that the lens contact po int does not ge t scrat[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 16 Att a ching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the s houlder strap through the s houlder strap ey elet on the c amera body . A : Shoulder str ap eyelet Pass the e nd of the shoulder strap th rough the ring in the di r ection of the ar row and th[...]

17 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 Charging the Bat tery ∫ About ba tteries th a t you can u se with thi s unit The batt ery that can b e used with th is unit is DMW-BLD10PP. • Use the dedicated ch arger and battery . • The camera has a function for distingui shing batteries which ca n be used safely . The dedicated battery (DMW-BLD10PP) support s this func[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 18 ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator • When the [CHARGE] indicator fl ashes – The battery temperature is too hig h or too low . It is recommende d to charge the batt ery again in an ambient temp erature of between 10 o C to 30 o C (50 o F to 86 o F). – The terminal s of the cha rger or the battery are dirty . In this case , wip[...]

19 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 ∫ Chargi ng ti me • The indicated ch arging time is for when the battery has been discharged com pletely . The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The c harging time f o r the batte r y in hot/ cold environment s or a battery that has not be en used for a long time may be longer than normal. ?[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 20 ∫ Recording still pictures [when using the Optional Live Viewfinder] (By CIP A st andard in P rogram AE Mo de) Recording conditions by CIP A standard • CIP A is an abbreviation of [ C amera & Imaging Produc ts Association ] . • T emperatu re: 23 o C (73.4 o F)/Humidity: 5 0% RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panaso[...]

21 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 ∫ Recordi ng motion pi ctures (when using the LCD moni tor) – [A VCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [ FS H]) – [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture qu ality set to [HD]) • These times are for an ambient tempera ture of 23 o C (73.4 o F) and a hu midity of 50%RH. Please be awa re that these times are ap proxima[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 22 Inserting and Remov ing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check t hat this unit is turned o ff. • We recomme nd us ing a Panasonic card. Slide the r e lease lever i n the direct ion of the arrow and open th e card/battery door . • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLD10PP) . • If you use other batteries, we ca n[...]

23 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 About the Card The following cards which conform to the SD st andard can be used with t his unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) • Only card s bearing the SDHC lo go (indicating tha t the c a rd con f orms t o SD st andards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB car ds. • Only cards b earing the SDXC logo (indicatin[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 24 Access to the card The access indicat ion lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card. • Do not turn this unit off, remove it s battery or card, or disconne ct th e AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; op tional) when the access indicati on is lit [when pictur es ar e being written, read or deleted, or the card is being formatted[...]

25 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The cl ock is no t set when the c amera is shippe d. T urn the camera on. • The st atus indicator 1 lights when you turn t his unit on . A [MENU /S E T] butt o n T ouch [CLOCK SET]. T ouch the items you wish to set (Y ear/ Month/Day/Hours /Minutes), and s e t using [ 3 ]/[ 4 ]. A : T ime at th[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 26 Selecting the [REC] M ode Press [MENU/SET]. T ouch [REC MODE]. • A screen list i ng the [REC] Mode is display ed. T ouch the [REC] Mode to select. ∫ List of [ REC] Mode s Prog r a m AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Aperture-Priority AE Mo de The shutter speed is automatically determined by the apertu[...]

27 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 T aking a S till picture The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. Y ou can take pictures with great er freedom by cha nging various settings in [RE C] Mode menu. • Set the driv e mode to [ ] by pressing 4 () . Set [REC] Mode to [ ]. T aking Pictures wi t[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 28 Playing Back Pictu res Forward or rew ind the image by dra gging the screen horiz ontally . Forward: drag from r ight to left Rewind: drag from le ft to right • It is also pos sible to forward or rewind t he image by pressing 2 / 1 of the curs or but ton. • S peed of p icture forwarding/rewi nding changes depending on the pl [...]

29 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 [REC ] M o de: Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition moti on pictures compatible with the A VCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG . Audio will be rec orded in stereo. The functions available when recording motion pi ctures differ according to the lens you are using, and the o perational s[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 30 Playing Back Motion Pictures • This unit was de s igned t o play mo t ion pict ures using the A VCHD and QuickT ime Motion JPEG format s that were t aken with this mode l (only ). • Motion pictures in A VCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [A VCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this uni t , A VCHD fo[...]

31 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 [REC ] M o de: ñ T aking Pictures using the Automa tic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily . Press [ ¦ ]. A [ ¦[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 32 When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of t he scene concerned is displayed in bl ue for 2 se conds, after which its color changes t o the usual red. When taking p i ctu res When re cordin g motion pict ures • [ ¦ ] is set if none of the scen es are applicabl e, an d the standard s ettings are set. • When [ ][...]

33 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 It is possible to set the focus and exposu re to the specified subjec t. Focus and expos ure will keep following the s ubject automatically even if it moves. ∫ When operat i ng the touch pan el Y ou can loc k the subject by touching it. • [ ] is displayed in the lower left of t he sc reen. • AF T r acking frame will be dis[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 34 Y ou can set to your p referred blurriness. 1 T ouch [ ] to display the setting screen. 2 T ouch the slide bar to set. 3 Record ing of pictures or mot ion pictures. • It is also p ossible to record a pi cture by touching [ ]. • Defocus Co ntrol is canceled by touching [ ]. Defocus control function × × DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.[...]

35 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Press [ ( ]. A [ ( ] button T o delete a sing le picture Select the picture to be deleted, and the n touc h [] . T ouch [DELETE SINGLE]. T ouch [YES]. DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.b ook 35 ページ ２０１０年１１月１ ８日　木曜日 　午前９時５２分[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 36 Setting the Menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed, [REC MODE] and 5 menus ([REC], [MOTION PICTUR E], [CUSTOM], [SETUP ], and [PLA YBACK]) are displayed. In the 5 different menus, there are menus that allow you to setup the recording or playback to your preference, or m ake it more fun and easier to use the camera. In particular , the [[...]

37 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 This section describes how to setup the menu items. • If you set [ME NU RESUME] in the [CUSTOM ] menu to [ON ], the screen s hows the las t selected menu item when th e camera was turned of f. It is s et to [ON] a t th e time of pu rchas e. Setting m enu items Press [MENU/SET]. Select the menu by pressing 3 / 4 / 2 / 1 or by r[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 38 ∫ Switchi ng to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu from [REC] mode menu 1 Press 2 . A Menu toggle icon 2 Press 4 or rotate the rear d ial to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] . 3 Press 1 or the rear di al. • Select a menu item next and set it. Select the s ettings by pressi ng 3 / 4 or by rot ating the re ar dial.[...]

39 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 [REC ] M o de: Compensating th e Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appr opriate exposure due t o the difference in brightness between the subject and the backg round. Look at the following examples. Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Compensate the ex posure towar[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 40 [REC] Mode : ±´ T aking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Set the apert ure value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background . Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set [REC] Mode t o [ ]. Rot ate the rea r dial to set the aperture value. • It will swit[...]

41 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail ef fect, set to a slower shutter speed. Set [REC] Mode to [ ] . Rot a te the rear dial to se t the shutter speed. • It will switch b etween shut ter spee d set ting o per ati on and Expos u re Compen[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 42 [REC] Mode : ² T aking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposu re Assistance appears on the lower portion of the s creen to indicate the exposure. Set [REC] Mode t o [ ]. Rot ate the rear di al to set the aperture an d shutter[...]

43 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 Reading the Operating In structions (PDF for mat) More det ailed instructions on the operation of this camera a re cont ained in “Operating I nstructions for Ad vanced Features (PDF form at)” in the supplied CD-ROM. In stall it o n your PC to read it. ∫ For Wind ows T urn the PC on and i nsert the CD-ROM containing t he Op[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 44 Specifications Digit al Cam era Body (DMC-GF 2): Infor mation for your safe ty Power So urce: DC 8.4 V Power Cons um pt ion: 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Mon itor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used] 2.7 W (When recor ding with LCD Mon itor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] 1.7 W (When playing b[...]

45 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/ 4000th of a sec ond Metering range: EV 0 to E V 18 White Balance: Auto White Balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/Flash/White set1/White set2/White Ba lance K set Expos ure (A E): Program AE (P )/Aperture-prior ity AE (A)/Shutter-pr iority AE (S)/ Manual exposure (M)/AUTO Exposure Com[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 46 Recording quality Motion pictures: [A VCHD] (With audio) When set to [FSH]: 1920 k 1080 pixels (60i ¢ recording/ Approx. 17 M bps)/ When set to [FH]: 1920 k 1080 pixels (60i ¢ recording/ Approx. 13 M bps)/ When set to [SH]: 1280 k 720 pixels (60p ¢ recording/ Approx. 17 M bps)/ When set to [H]: 1280 k 720 pixels (60p ¢ record[...]

47 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 Battery Charger (Panasonic D E-A93B): Inform ation for your s afety Input: 1 10 V to 240 V , 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output : 8.4 V , 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithi um-ion ) (Panasonic DMW-BLD10PP): Information for your safety V oltage/cap acity: 7.2 V /1010 mAh DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.b ook 47 ページ ２０１０年１１月１ ８日　?[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 48 Interchangeable Lens (H-H014) “LUM IX G 1 4 mm/ F2 .5 AS PH.” Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014042) “LUMIX G V ARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./ M EGA O.I.S .” Focal l ength: f=14 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm) Aperture type: 7 diaphragm blades/circular ap erture diaphragm Aperture range: F2.5 Minimum aperture v[...]

49 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 Digit al C amera Accessory Syste m DMW-BAG1 Soft Bag DMW-BAL1 Leather Bag Accessory# Description Figure DMW-BLD10PP Lithum Ion Battery Interchangeable Lens DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 DMW-FL500 Flash Soft Case : MC Protector : ND Filter : PL Filter (Circular Type) : DMW-LMC46 : DMW-LND46 : DMW-LPL46 3 3 3 : DMW-LMC52 : DMW-LND52 : DMW-L[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 50 Product numbers correct as of Dece mber 2010. These may be subject to c hange. ¢ 1 The AC Adaptor (optio nal) can only be used with the desi gna ted Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). T he AC adaptor (optional) cann ot be used by i t self. ¢ 2 The intercha nge ble lens (H-H014) is not used. ¢ 3 When the interchangeble lens (H-H0[...]

51 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 Digit al C amera Accessory Orde r Form (For USA and Pue rto Rico Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories. TO OBT AIN ANY OF OUR DIGIT AL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL P ANASONIC DEALER OR CALL P ANASONIC’S ACCESSOR Y ORDER LINE A T 1-8[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 52 Limited W ar ranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A. AN D PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Electron ic s Company , Division of Panaso nic Corporation of Nor th America One Panas onic Way , Secaucus, New Jersey 070 94 Panasonic Digit al St i ll Camera Product s Limited W arranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico On ly) If your pr [...]

53 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 Mail-In Service For assist ance in the U.S.A. and Pue rto Rico in obtaining rep air s, please ship the produ ct prepa i d to : Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 Georg e McVay Dr ive Suite B McAllen, T X 7850 3 pa nacare @ us.p anasonic.co m When shipping the unit, ca refully pack, incl ude all accessories, and send it pr epaid, ade[...]

VQT3 E96 (EN G) 54 As of November 2009 Customer Servi ces Directory (United State s and Puerto Rico ) Obt ain Product Infor m ation an d Operati ng Assist ance; locate your nearest Dea ler or Servic e C enter ; p urchas e Parts and Ac ces sories; or make Custo me r Serv ic e and Literature requ est s by visiting ou r Web Site at: http:// www .panas[...]

55 (ENG ) VQT 3 E96 DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.b ook 55 ページ ２０１０年１１月１ ８日　木曜日 　午前９時５２分[...]

• G MICR O SYS TEM is a lens exch an ge ty pe digital cam er a system of LUMIX based on a Micr o Four Thir ds Syst em stan dard. • Micro Four Thir ds™ and Micr o Fo ur T h irds Logo mark s are trade marks or regist ered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation , in Japa n, the United S tates, the Europ ean Union and other count ries. • Fou[...]