Panasonic DMC-G2R User manual

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
EB
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W
DMC-G2
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
until
2010/4/23
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in
these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.
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Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI
mark Ìon the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-
AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please
observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.
∫IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ÓOR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF
-
KEEP DRY.
∫Before use
Remove the connector cover.
∫How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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∫About the battery charger
•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day
or on a beach.
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or the repair service centre.
•Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor
unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫About Condensation (When the lens, the Viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
∫Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P187)
CAUTION!
•DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON
THE UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used
Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance
with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/
66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and
batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal
service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this
case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the
chemical involved.
Cd
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Contents
Information for Your Safety....................... 2
Before Use
Accessories .............................................. 9
Names of the Components..................... 12
Rotating the LCD monitor....................... 15
How to Use the Touch Panel.................. 16
• What can be done by touch
operation .......................................... 17
Operating the Rear Dial.......................... 18
About the Lens ....................................... 19
Preparation
Attaching/Detaching the Lens................. 21
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 23
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................. 25
Charging the Battery............................... 26
• Approximate operating time and
number of recordable pictures ......... 28
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 29
About the Card ....................................... 30
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 31
• Changing the clock setting ............... 31
Setting the Menu .................................... 32
• Setting menu items........................... 33
Setting the Quick Menu .......................... 34
About the Setup Menu............................ 36
Holding and using your camera.............. 41
Selecting the [REC] mode, and record
still pictures or motion pictures ............... 44
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic
function (Intelligent Auto Mode).............. 47
• Scene detection................................ 48
• AF Tracking Function ....................... 49
• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ...... 50
Taking pictures with your favourite
settings (Programme AE mode) ............. 52
• Setting the focus mode
(AFS/AFC/MF) ................................. 53
• Focusing........................................... 54
• When the subject is not in focus....... 54
• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 54
• Taking pictures using the Touch
Shutter function ................................ 55
• Programme Shift............................... 55
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 56
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical zoom (EZ)/
Using the Digital Zoom..................... 56
Playing back Pictures ............................. 58
• Changing the Information Displayed
on the playback screen ........................59
• Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback)................................ 59
• Displaying Pictures by Recording
Date (Calendar Playback) ................ 60
• Using the Playback Zoom................. 61
Deleting Pictures .................................... 62
• To delete a single picture ................. 62
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)
or all the pictures ..................................62
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/
Viewfinder ...................................................64
• Switching the Information Displayed
on the recording screen........................64
Taking Pictures using the Built-in
Flash....................................................... 67
• Switching to the appropriate flash
setting............................................... 67
• Adjust the flash output ...................... 71
• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro... 72
Compensating the Exposure .................. 73
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.......... 74
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 76
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 78
Setting the method used to focus
(AF mode)............................................... 79
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus........ 84
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure
(AF/AE Lock) .......................................... 86
Adjusting the White Balance................... 88
• Setting the white balance manually ......89
• Setting the colour temperature ......... 90
• Finely adjusting the white balance........90
• White Balance Bracket ..................... 91
Setting the Light Sensitivity .................... 92
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Change tone of the colour for the picture
to be taken (Film Mode) ............................. 94
• Adjusting each Film Mode to the
desired setting ..................................95
• Multi Film Bracket .............................96
Taking pictures by specifying
the aperture/shutter speed......................97
• Aperture-priority AE ..........................97
• Shutter-priority AE.............................97
Taking picture by setting the exposure
manually..................................................98
Confirm the effects of aperture and
shutter speed (Preview Mode) ..............100
Taking expressive portraits and
landscape pictures
(Advanced scene mode) .......................101
• [PORTRAIT]....................................102
• [SCENERY].....................................103
• [SPORTS] .......................................103
• [CLOSE-UP]....................................104
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]........................105
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (Scene mode) ..............106
• ï[SUNSET].................................106
• 2[PARTY] ...................................107
• :[BABY1]/;[BABY2] ............... 107
• í[PET] ........................................108
• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]......108
Taking pictures while adjusting colour
(My Colour Mode) .................................109
• Adjusting the custom settings to
achieve desired effects...................110
Registering Personal Menu Settings
(Registering custom settings) ...............111
Taking pictures in Custom mode ..........112
Recording Motion Picture......................113
• Changing [REC MODE] and
[REC QUALITY]..............................116
Recording motion pictures with the
desired settings
(Motion Picture P mode) .......................118
Taking a picture with Face Recognition
function .................................................120
• Face Settings ..................................121
• Setting Auto Registration/
Sensitivity .......................................124
• Auto Registration ............................125
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations... 126
• Recording which Day of the
Vacation You Take the Picture .......126
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas
Travel Destinations (World Time) ...... 128
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................129
• ?[ASPECT RATIO] .....................129
• @[PICTURE SIZE].......................129
• A[QUALITY] ................................130
• [FACE RECOG.].......................131
• C[METERING MODE].................131
• [STABILIZER]...........................132
• [FLASH]....................................132
• [RED-EYE REMOVAL].............133
• [FLASH SYNCHRO].................133
• [FLASH ADJUST.].................... 133
• [I.RESOLUTION] ...................... 133
• [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent
exposure adjustment)...............134
• [ISO LIMIT SET] .......................134
• [ISO INCREMENTS] ................134
• [LONG SHTR NR] ....................135
• [EX. OPT. ZOOM] ....................135
• )[DIGITAL ZOOM]......................135
• [BURST RATE].........................135
• [AUTO BRACKET] ...................136
• [SELF-TIMER] ..........................136
• [COLOR SPACE] .....................136
• B [AUDIO REC.] .......................... 137
Using the [MOTION PICTURE]
Mode Menu ...........................................137
• [REC MODE] ............................137
• [REC QUALITY] .......................138
• [CONTINUOUS AF]..................138
• [WIND CUT] .............................138
Using the [CUSTOM] Menu ..................139
Entering Text.........................................146
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio ...............................147
• Motion pictures................................147
• Pictures with audio..........................148
Creating still pictures from a motion
picture ...................................................148
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.....149
• [SLIDE SHOW].........................149
• [PLAYBACK MODE].................150
• [TITLE EDIT] ............................151
• [TEXT STAMP].........................152
• [VIDEO DIVIDE] .......................155
• Q[RESIZE] Reducing the picture
size (number of pixels) .............156
• [CROPPING] ............................157
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• ?[ASPECT CONV.] .................... 158
• N
[ROTATE]/ M [ROTATE DISP.] ... 159
• Ü[FAVORITE]............................. 160
• [PRINT SET] ............................ 161
• P[PROTECT].............................. 162
• [FACE REC EDIT] ................... 163
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .....164
• Playing back pictures using the AV
cable (supplied).............................. 164
• Playing back pictures on a TV with
an SD Memory Card slot................ 165
• Playing back on the TV with HDMI
socket............................................. 165
Saving the recorded still pictures and
motion pictures ..................................... 170
• Copy the playback image using an
AV cable......................................... 170
• Copying to a PC using
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD
Edition” ........................................... 171
Connecting to a PC .............................. 172
Printing the Pictures ............................. 175
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it......................................... 176
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them .................................. 176
• Print Settings .................................. 177
Others
Using an external flash (optional) ......... 179
Using the Protector/Filter (optional)...... 180
Using the Remote Shutter (optional) .... 181
Using the External Microphone
(optional)............................................... 182
Using the AC Adaptor........................... 183
LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder
Display.................................................. 184
Cautions for Use................................... 187
Message Display .................................. 191
Troubleshooting.................................... 194
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time..................... 203
Specifications ....................................... 208
Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
•For customers within the Republic of
Ireland: 01 289 8333
•Visit our website for product information
www.panasonic.co.uk
•E-mail: [e-mail]
Technical Support for AV Software
•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869
•For customers within the Republic of Ireland:
01 289 8333
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
•For customers: 0844 844 3856
• Order accessory and consumable items for
your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer Care Centre
Monday– Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.,
Friday 9.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public
holidays)
•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application at
www.pas-europe.com.
•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
•All enquiries transactions and distribution
facilities are provided directly by Panasonic
UK Ltd.
•It couldn’t be simpler!
•Also available through our Internet is direct
shopping for a wide range of finished
products, take a browse on our website for
further details.
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Before Use
Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of March 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 VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)
3 Lens Hood
4 Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
5 Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
6 Lens Storage Bag
7 Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G VARIO 45– 200 mm/F4.0 –5.6/MEGA O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)
8 Lens Hood
9 Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
10 Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
11 Lens Storage Bag
12 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
13 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
14 AC Mains Lead
15 AV Cable
16 USB Connection Cable
17 Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
18 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
19 Shoulder Strap
20 Stylus pen
¢1 Included in DMC-G2K only (lens kit product)
¢2 Included in DMC-G2W only (double zoom lens kit product)
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
•The card is optional.
•Description in these operating instructions is based on the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included
in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W.
•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You
can purchase the accessories separately.)
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12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
DMW-BLB13E DE-A49C K2CT39A00002 K1HA08CD0020 K1HA08AD0003
VKF4385 VFC4538 VGQ0C14
23 4 5 6
1
7891011
H-FS045200 VYC0986 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4430
H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4456
DMC-G2K 1
DMC-G2W 2
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∫Optional Accessories
•Battery Pack
DMW-BLB13E
•Flash
DMW-FL220
DMW-FL360
DMW-FL500
•Interchangeable Lens
H-H020
H-FS014045
H-FS045200
H-VS014140
H-F007014
H-ES045
(Read P19 for information about other lenses
that can be used.)
•MC Protector
DMW-LMC52¢1
•ND Filter
DMW-LND52¢1
•PL Filter (Circular Type)
DMW-LPL52¢1
•Remote Shutter
DMW-RSL1
•Stereo Microphone
DMW-MS1
•DC Cable
DMW-DCC3
•Leather Bag
DMW-BAL1
•Soft Bag
DMW-BAG1
•Soft Case
DMW-CG1¢2
DMW-CG2¢3
•Shoulder Strap
DMW-SSTL1
DMW-SSTG1
DMW-SSTG2
DMW-SSTG3
•HDMI mini cable
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30
•Mount Adaptor
DMW-MA1
DMW-MA2M
DMW-MA3R
•Tripod Adaptor
DMW-TA1¢4
•SDXC Memory Card
64 GB: RP-SDW64GE1K
48 GB: RP-SDW48GE1K
•SDHC Memory Card
32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K/RP-SDP32GE1K
24 GB: RP-SDP24GE1K
16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDP16GE1K
8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/
RP-SDR08GE1A
4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/
RP-SDR04GE1A
•SD Memory Card
2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A
Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.
¢1 We recommend to use these filters for the
lenses included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W.
If you are using other lenses, please use
the filters compatible with that lens.
¢2When the 14– 42 mm/F3.5– 5.6 lens
included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W is
used
¢3When the 45– 200 mm/F4.0–5.6 lens
included in DMC-G2W is used
¢4Use if the attached lens is in contact with
the tripod pedestal.
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Before Use
Names of the Components
∫Camera body
1 Flash (P67)
2 Sensor
3 Self-timer indicator (P78)
AF assist lamp (P141)
4 Lens release button (P22)
5 Lens lock pin
6 Mount
7 Lens fitting mark (P21)
•Refer to P18 for operation of the rear dial.
8 [LVF/LCD] button (P43)
9 Diopter adjustment dial (P43)
10 Viewfinder (P43, 65, 184)
11 Eye sensor (P43)
12 Playback button (P58, 62, 147, 164, 165,
167)
13 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P86)
14 Camera ON/OFF switch (P31)
15 Rear dial (P55, 59, 60, 73, 97, 98, 118, 149,
157)
16 [DISPLAY] button (P59, 64, 100)
17 Eye Cup (P188)
18 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P16, 41, 59, 64, 184)
19 [Q.MENU] button (P34, 49, 79, 84)
20 Delete button (P62)/
Preview button (P100)/
Flicker reduction function (P119)
21 [MENU/SET] button (P31)
22 Cursor buttons
3/ISO (P92)
2/Film mode (P94)
4/Function button (P139)
Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial
23
76 5 4
1
10 12
18 19
89 11 13 14
22
15 16
17 20 21
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Assign Menu to 4button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often.
[FOCUS AREA SET]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/
[I.RESOLUTION]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[EX. OPT. ZOOM]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/
[REMAINING DISP.]
1/WB (White balance) (P88)
23 Focus mode lever (P47, 52, 53, 79, 84, 114)
24 Auto focus mode dial
Face detection ([ ]) (P80): š
AF Tracking ([ ]) (P82):
23-area-focusing ([ ]) (P83):
1-area-focusing ([Ø]) (P83): Ø
25 Microphone (P114, 137)
26 Drive mode lever
Single (P52):
Burst (P74):
Auto Bracket (P76):
Self-timer (P78):
27 Shutter button (P46, 47)
28 Focus distance reference mark (P85)
29 Flash open lever (P67)
30 Hot shoe (P179, 182)
31 Mode dial (P44)
32 Status indicator (P47)
33 Motion picture button (P46, 113)
34 Intelligent auto button (P47)
35 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P181, 182)
36 Shoulder strap eyelet (P25)
•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
37 [HDMI] socket (P165, 167)
38 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P164, 170, 173,
175)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4(down) button
or Press 4
MENU
/SET
MF
AFC
AFS
3029
23 26
2725
3433
3231
24
28
37
36
35
38
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39 DC cable cover (P183)
40 Card/Battery door (P29)
41 Release lever (P29)
42 Tripod receptacle (P191)
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
∫Lens
H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
43 Tele
44 Lens surface
45 Focus ring (P84)
46 Wide
47 Zoom ring (P56)
48 Contact point
49 Lens fitting mark (P21)
H-FS045200 (LUMIX G VARIO 45–200 mm/F4.0–5.6/MEGA O.I.S.)
50 Tele
51 Lens surface
52 Focus ring (P84)
53 [O.I.S.] switch (P22)
54 Wide
55 Zoom ring (P56)
56 Contact point
57 Lens fitting mark (P21)
∫Battery charger/AC adaptor (P26, 183)
58 Power input socket [AC IN]
59 [CHARGE] indicator
60 Power output socket [DC OUT]
61 Battery holder
39
424140
43 44 45 46 47 48 49
52
54
55
56 57
535150

6059
58
61
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Rotating the LCD monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.
1Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2It can be rotated 180oforwards.
3Return the monitor to its original position.
Rotation range of the LCD monitor
4Maximum 180o
5180o
•It can be rotated 180oforwards.
690o
•It can only be rotated 90otowards you.
Note
•Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be
careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged.
•When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some distortion,
however this is not a malfunction. Moreover, this has no effect on the
taken pictures or playback.
•When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with
the screen facing inwards to prevent dirt and scratches.
∫Horizontal opening direction ∫Vertical rotating direction
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How to Use the Touch Panel
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger.
Note
•The touch panel does not operate when the LCD monitor is
turned off.
•This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch a
little stronger if you have a commercially available
protection sheet affixed.
•If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the
sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair
visibility or operability.)
•Touch panel will not operate if the hand holding the unit is touching the touch panel.
•Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.
•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.
•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate
with your fingers.
•Only use the supplied stylus pen.
•Do not place it where small children can reach.
∫Touch
To touch and release the touch panel.
It is used to select icon or picture.
•It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched
simultaneously, so try to touch the centre of the icon.
∫Drag
A movement without releasing the touch panel.
It is used to change the range of displayed pictures, or
switch the screen with the slide bar.
•If you select wrong icon, you can drag to different icon, and it
will select that icon by releasing the finger.
About the Stylus pen
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By using the touch panel, you can move the AF area by touching the subject to focus on,
or change the setting directly by touching the icons, making it easier to operate during
recording or setting.
Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation.
Note
•When the guide as shown on the right is displayed on the screen,
it is also possible to operate using 3/4/2/1of the cursor
button and [MENU/SET] button.
3/4/2/1: Selection of items or setting of values etc. is
performed.
[MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents or exit from menu
is performed.
•Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set with the cursor button or rear dial.
(P33)
•Touch operation is not possible while using the viewfinder. Perform the setting using the
cursor button or rear dial (P18).
What can be done by touch operation
When recording
Touch Tracking (P49, 82)
Touch 1-area AF (P83)
Face Recognition Touch
1-area AF (P80)
Touch Multi AF Area
Selection (P83)
Touch MF Assist Enlarge
(P84)
Touch Shutter (P55)
During recording, a picture is
taken automatically after
focusing on the subject that is
touched.
Guide Line Position
Movement (P66)
Histogram Position
Movement (P67)
When recording When playing back
Touch Quick Menu (P34)
LCD Recording Information Display Touch Operation (P35) Picture Playback (P58) Playback Zoom (P61)
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Operating the Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings
and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.
ARear dial
¢1 Recording
¢2 Playback
Note
•The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion picture
recording.
Example of operation during recording/playback
screen
1“Rotating” 2“Pressing”
¢1
Adjustments of
Programme Shift (P55),
Aperture (P97), Shutter
Speed (P97), etc.
Switching to
compensating the
exposure (P73) etc.
¢2
Multi (calendar)
Playback (P60),
Playback Zoom (P61)
Switching to normal
playback (during Multi
Playback), move
images while zoomed
(while using Playback
Zoom)
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About the 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.
∫“Micro Four Thirds Mount”
This is the lens mount standard for the
“Micro Four Thirds System”.
This was newly developed as
interchangeable lens mount dedicated for
digital cameras.
∫About the functions of your lens
•Depending on the type of lens, you may not be able to use some functions such as the direction
detection function (P42), [STABILIZER] (P132), Quick AF (P140) and Continuous AF (P140).
•The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.
•Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.
•Lens with the Four Thirds™ mount
specification can be used by using the mount
adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional). Because of its
structure, Micro Four Thirds mount
specification lenses cannot be used on the
Four Thirds mount specification cameras. It
can only be used on the Micro Four Thirds
mount specification cameras.
•When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional),
you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
–For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from
the rated distance.
–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] (P146) to [ON].
•The focal distance of the employed lens is effectively doubled. (A 50 mm lens is equivalent to a
100 mm lens.)
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Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto focus/Auto
Aperture Operation (As of March 2010)
(±: Usable, ¥: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)
¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit.
¢2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; optional) is necessary.
¢3 This function is not supported by some Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses.
For lens operations, please see our website.
¢4 When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for both [AFS] and [AFC]
(P53).
¢5 AF tracking is slower than the HD motion picture compatible lens (LUMIX G VARIO HD
lens), also the sound of auto focus operation may be recorded.
¢6 Auto focus is activated only when the shutter button is pressed halfway. The sound of Auto
Focus Operation may be recorded at this time.
¢7 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded.
¢8 AF performance may differ depending on the lens used. Refer to the website for details.
Lens type
when recording still
pictures while recording motion pictures
Auto
focus
Auto
aperture
setting
Auto
focus
Auto
aperture
setting
Micro Four Thirds
mount specification
lens
The Lenses
included in
DMC-G2K and
DMC-G2W.
(H-FS014042),
(H-FS045200)
±
([AFS],
[AFC])
±¥
¢4, 5 ¥¢7
Other Micro Four
Thirds mount
specification lens¢3
Micro Four Thirds
mount specification
lens compatible to
HD motion pictures
(LUMIX G VARIO HD)
±
([AFS],
[AFC])
±±
¢4±
Four Thirds mount
specification lens¢1
Four Thirds mount
specification lens
compatible to
contrast AF
¥
([AFS]) ±¥
¢6¥¢7
Four Thirds mount
specification lens
not compatible to
contrast AF
¥¢8
([AFS]) ±¥
¢6, 8 ¥¢7
Leica mount
specification lens¢2Interchangeable lens for Leica ————
Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible
lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
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