User manual PANASONIC DMC-GF2 BASIC MANUAL

[. . . ] 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: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca. panasonic. com PP VQT3E96 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. [. . . ] Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. My Color Mode Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among nine color modes, and then take pictures. Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. 26 VQT3E96 (ENG) Taking a Still picture Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] Mode menu. · Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4( ). Set [REC] Mode to [ ]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed · Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash. ) · You will not be able to take a picture until the focus is set, since the [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set initially to [ON]. AB Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. · The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card. (ENG) VQT3E96 27 Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. A [(] button Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right · It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing 2/1 of the cursor button. · Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status. · You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping your finger on the left or right sides of the screen after forwarding/rewinding a picture. (Pictures are displayed reduced in size) To finish playback Press [(] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter button halfway. 28 VQT3E96 (ENG) [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded. Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible. · Screen here is an example of when the [REC] mode is set to [ (Program AE Mode). ] Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time A C · Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button indicating start/stop of motion picture recording. · The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures. B Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. Note · Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. However, the recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level. · Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen. (ENG) VQT3E96 29 Playing Back Motion Pictures · This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were taken with this model (only). · Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. Press [(]. Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ [ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back. A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time ], A B · After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper left of the screen. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s]. · Some information (recording information, etc. ) is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD]. [. . . ] 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 limitation 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. [. . . ]