Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2K User manual

Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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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 information source. 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.
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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 is located the bottom of units. ]
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA,
This Class B with Canadian ICES-003. ]
digital apparatus complies
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, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-G2
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Pa.aso.ic 1
DMC-G2
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• 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 (+ and ) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
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.
• 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.
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Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or
incinerate.
• About the battery charger
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.
Battery charger/AC adaptor
This battery charger/AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger/AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
• When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to
the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the battery charger/AC adaptor.
• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor
or AC cord set.
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• 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 center.
• 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". (P185)
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. \ .,,,_,_ j
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ....................... 2
Before Use
Standard Accessories ............................... 9
Names of the Components ..................... 11
Rotating the LCD Monitor ....................... 14
How to Use the Touch Panel .................. 15
• What can be done by touch
operation .......................................... 16
Operating the Rear Dial .......................... 17
About the Lens ....................................... 18
Preparation
Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................. 20
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 22
Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................. 23
Charging the Battery ............................... 24
• Approximate operating time and
number of recordable pictures ......... 26
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 28
About the Card ....................................... 29
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 30
• Changing the clock setting ............... 30
Setting the Menu .................................... 31
• Setting menu items ........................... 32
Setting the Quick Menu .......................... 33
About the Setup Menu ............................ 35
Holding and using Your Camera ............ 40
Selecting the [REC] Mode, and
Recording Still Pictures or Motion
Pictures ................................................... 43
Basic
Taking Pictures using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ............. 46
• Scene detection ................................ 47
• AF Tracking Function ....................... 48
• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ...... 49
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite
Settings (Program AE Mode) .................. 51
• Setting the Focus Mode
(AFS/AFC/MF) ................................. 52
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• Focusing ........................................... 53
• When the subject is not in focus ....... 53
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 53
• Taking pictures using the Touch
Shutter function ................................ 54
• Program Shift .................................... 54
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 55
• Using the Optical Zoom/using the
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
using the Digital Zoom ..................... 55
Playing Back Pictures ............................. 57
• Changing the information displayed
on the playback screen ........................ 58
• Displaying multiple screens
(Multi Playback) ................................ 58
• Displaying Pictures by Recording
Date (Calendar Playback) ................ 59
• Using the Playback Zoom ................. 60
Deleting Pictures .................................... 61
• To delete a single picture ................. 61
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)
or all the pictures .................................. 61
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Switching the Display of the LCD Monitor/
Viewfinder ................................................... 63
• Switching the Information Displayed
on the recording screen ........................ 63
Taking Pictures using the Built-in
Flash ....................................................... 66
• Switching to the appropriate flash
setting ............................................... 66
• Adjust the flash output ...................... 70
• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro... 71
Compensating the Exposure .................. 72
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 73
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 75
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 77
Setting the Method used to Focus
(AF Mode) ............................................... 78
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........ 83
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure
(AF/AE Lock) .......................................... 85
Adjusting the White Balance ................... 86
• Setting the White Balance manually .....87
• Setting the color temperature ........... 88
• Finely adjusting the White Balance .......88
• White Balance Bracket ..................... 89
Setting the Light Sensitivity .................... 89

ChangeToneoftheColorforthePicture
tobetaken(FilmMode).............................91
•AdjustingeachFilmModetothe
desiredsetting..................................92
•MultiFilmBracket.............................93
TakingPicturesbySpecifying
theAperture/ShutterSpeed....................94
•Aperture-priorityAE..........................94
•Shutter-priorityAE..............................94
TakingPicturebySettingtheExposure
Manually..................................................95
ConfirmtheEffectsofApertureand
ShutterSpeed(PreviewMode)...............97
TakingExpressivePortraitsand
LandscapePictures
(AdvancedSceneMode)........................98
•[PORTRAIT]......................................99
•[SCENERY].....................................100
•[SPORTS].......................................100
•[CLOSE-UP]....................................101
•[NIGHTPORTRAIT]........................102
TakingPicturesthatmatchtheScene
beingrecorded(SceneMode)..............103
•_ [SUNSET].................................103
•[] [PARTY]...................................104
•[] [BABY1]/[][BABY2]...............104
•[] [PET]........................................105
•_ [PERIPHERALDEFOCUS]......105
TakingPictureswhileAdjustingColor
(MyColorMode)...................................106
•Adjustingthecustomsettingsto
achievedesiredeffects...................107
RegisteringPersonalMenuSettings
(Registeringcustomsettings)...............108
TakingPicturesinCustomMode..........109
RecordingMotionPicture......................110
•Changing[RECMODE]and
[RECQUALITY]..............................113
RecordingMotionPictureswith
theDesiredSettings
(MotionPicturePMode).......................115
TakingaPicturewithFaceRecognition
Function................................................117
•FaceSettings..................................118
•SettingAutoRegistration/
Sensitivity.......................................121
•AutoRegistration............................122
UsefulFunctionsatTravel
Destinations..........................................123
•RecordingwhichDayofthe
VacationYouTakethePicture.......123
•RecordingDates/TimesatOverseas
TravelDestinations(WorldTime)...125
Usingthe[REC]ModeMenu................126
•[] [ASPECTRATIO].....................126
i_j[PICTURESIZE].......................126
--!: [QUALITY] ................................ 127
_:m [FACE RECOG.] ....................... 128
[METERING MODE] ................. 128
((_))[STABILIZER] ........................... 129
[] [FLASH] .................................... 129
@_ [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ............. 130
I[_ [FLASH SYNCHRO] ................. 130
[] [FLASH ADJUST.] .................... 130
I.R [I.RESOLUTION] ...................... 130
i(_ [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent
exposure adjustment) ............... 131
_lso[ISO LIMIT SET] ....................... 131
mS0[ISO INCREMENTS] ................ 131
[] [LONG SHTR MR] .................... 132
[_ [EX. OPT. ZOOM] .................... 132
[DIGITAL ZOOM] ...................... 132
[BURST RATE] ......................... 132
[AUTO BRACKET] ................... 133
Q [SELF-TIMER] .......................... 133
[COLOR SPACE] ..................... 133
[AUDIO REC.] .......................... 134
Using the [MOTION PICTURE]
Mode Menu ........................................... 134
• _ [REC MODE] ............................ 134
• _L [REC QUALITY] ....................... 135
• _AF[CONTINUOUS AF] .................. 135
• _/_ [WIND CUT] ............................. 135
Using the [CUSTOM] Menu .................. 136
Entering Text ......................................... 144
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures
with Audio ............................................. 145
• Motion pictures ................................ 145
• Pictures with audio .......................... 146
Creating Still Pictures from a Motion
Picture ................................................... 146
Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu ..... 147
• _ [SLIDE SHOW] ......................... 147
• oj [PLAYBACK MODE] ................. 148
• @ [TITLE EDIT] ............................ 149
• [] [TEXT STAMP] ......................... 150
• Ei] [VIDEO DIVIDE] ....................... 153
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• _ [RESIZE] Reducing the picture
size (number of pixels) ............. 154
• >_ [CROPPING] ............................ 155
[] [ASPECT CONV.] .................... 156
I_ [ROTATE]/B_A[ROTATE DISP.] ....157
-it [FAVORITE] ............................. 158
,_ [PRINT SET] ............................ 159
o-, [PROTECT] .............................. 160
_:_ [FACE REC EDIT] ................... 161
Specifications ....................................... 206
Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 210
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers).....212
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)... 213
Index ..................................................... 216
Useful Information
(For Latin American Countries Only) .... 219
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .....162
• Playing back pictures using the AV
cable (supplied) .............................. 162
• Playing back pictures on a TV with
an SD Memory Card slot ................ 163
• Playing back on the TV with HDMI
socket ............................................. 163
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and
Motion Pictures ..................................... 168
• Copy the playback image using an
AV cable ......................................... 168
• Copying to a PC using
"PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD
Edition". .......................................... 169
Connecting to a PC .............................. 170
Printing the Pictures ............................. 173
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it......................................... 174
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them .................................. 174
• Print Settings .................................. 175
Others
Using an External Flash (optional) ....... 177
Using the Protector/Filter (optional) ...... 178
Using the Remote Shutter (optional) .... 179
Using the External Microphone
(optional) ............................................... 180
Using the AC Adaptor ........................... 181
LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder
Display .................................................. 182
Cautions for Use ................................... 185
Message Display .................................. 189
Troubleshooting .................................... 192
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time ..................... 201
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Before Use
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 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
8 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
9 AC Cable
10 AV Cable
11 USB Connection Cable
12 Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
13 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
14 Shoulder Strap
15 Stylus pen
• 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.
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System".
(P210)
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's
parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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