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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-GF2C/DMC-GF2K
DMC-GF2
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for Advanced
Features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the model and serial numbers in the space below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera informatio
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. 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 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) � Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. � Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. � Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. � Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. � Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into conta
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 ∫ Cautions for Use � Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. � Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. � Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). � If you use this un
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 Contents Information for Your Safety...............................................................................................2 Standard Accessories.......................................................................................................7 Names and Functions of Components .............................................................................9 About the Lens........................................................
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These may 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 ASPH.” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.) 3 Lens Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 1 1 DMC-GF2C 2 34 H-H014 VYF3371 VFC4605 2 DMC-GF2K 67 8 5 H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 910 11 12 13 DMW-BLD10PP DE-A93B K1HY14YY0009 K1HY14YY0008 VKF4385 14 15 16 17 18 VFF0754 VKF4840 VFC4634 VGQ0C14 19 VGQ0R99 ¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF2C only ¢2 Supplied in DMC-GF2K only 8 VQT3E96 (ENG)
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 2 3 1 Sensor 2 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 3Flash 4 Lens fitting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button 4567 8 Flash open button 9 Speaker 89 10 10 Rear dial 11 Touch panel/LCD monitor 12 Playback button 13 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/ Delete/Return button 14 [MENU/SET] button 15 Cursor buttons 3/ISO 1/WB (White Balance) 11 12 13 14 15 2/AF Mode button 4/[DRIVE MODE] button Th
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 16 Stereo microphone 17 Shutter button 16 17 18 18 Motion picture button 19 Focus distance reference mark 20 Hot shoe cover • Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 21 Camera ON/OFF switch 22 Status indicator 23 Intelligent Auto button 19 20 21 2223 24 Shoulder strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 24 using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 25 [HDMI] socket 25 26 [AV O
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 ∫ Lens H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.) 31 Lens surface 32 Focus ring 33 Contact point 34 Lens fitting mark 31 32 33 34 H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 35 Tele 36 Lens surface 37 Focus ring 38 Wide 39 Zoom ring 40 Contact point 41 Lens fitting mark 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 (ENG) VQT3E96 11
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch panel. A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used when performing tasks such as icons or images displayed on the touch panel. moving to the next image by dragging • When selecting features using the touch horizontally, or changing the range of the panel, be sure
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 About the Lens ∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). • Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures. ∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional). ∫ Leica m
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Attaching a lens to the camera body Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them. • Do not put your hands inside the mount. Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it cli
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 Detaching a lens from the camera body Attach the lens cap. Press the lens release button D while turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to detach it. • Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside. • Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not get scratched. Note • It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) t
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper. Pu
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLD10PP. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery 90° after charging is completed. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. • When the [
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 120 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal. Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Battery indication The battery in
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DMC-GF2PP-VQT3E96_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１０年１１月１８日 木曜日 午前９時５２分 ∫ Recording still pictures [when using the Optional Live Viewfinder] (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode) When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures Recording time Approx. 165 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures Recording time Approx. 155 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [C
