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GN VQT2T58 H0210HM0 Before use, please read these instructions completely. You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-F2 Model No.
GN VQT2T58 H0210HM0 Before use, please read these instructions completely. You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-F2 Model No.
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... Identification Marking is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Recording of the companies concerned. 2 VQT2T58 (ENG) Even for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE...
... Identification Marking is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Recording of the companies concerned. 2 VQT2T58 (ENG) Even for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE...
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... such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of the camera becomes close to allow liquids, sand and other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the camera near a TV, the pictures and sound on . Places with this unit...
... such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of the camera becomes close to allow liquids, sand and other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the camera near a TV, the pictures and sound on . Places with this unit...
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... Battery/Card (Optional 10 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 11 About the Mode and Menu Operation 12 • Mode switching ...12 • About the menu operation 13 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode 15 • Scene detection ...16 Taking Pictures with SDHC logo that is based on the following types of Memory Cards. - About cards that can use only the SDHC Memory Card with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode 17 • Focusing...17 Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode 18 Deleting Pictures...
... Battery/Card (Optional 10 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 11 About the Mode and Menu Operation 12 • Mode switching ...12 • About the menu operation 13 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode 15 • Scene detection ...16 Taking Pictures with SDHC logo that is based on the following types of Memory Cards. - About cards that can use only the SDHC Memory Card with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode 17 • Focusing...17 Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode 18 Deleting Pictures...
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... (ENG) Product numbers are not using a card. • Consult the dealer or your PC. • Operating Instructions 6 Hand Strap 7 Battery Case • SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are included before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 AC Cable 4 USB Connection Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can record or play back pictures on the built...
... (ENG) Product numbers are not using a card. • Consult the dealer or your PC. • Operating Instructions 6 Hand Strap 7 Battery Case • SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are included before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 AC Cable 4 USB Connection Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can record or play back pictures on the built...
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... adaptor (DMW- optional) are described as follows. Names of the Components 1 Zoom lever 2 Shutter button 3 Camera ON/OFF switch 4 Microphone 5 Speaker 6 Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp 7 Flash 8 Lens part 9 Lens barrel 10 LCD monitor 11 Recording/playback switch 10 12 Cursor buttons A: e /Exposure compensation B: r /Macro button C: w /Self-timer button D: q /Flash mode button 12 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 89 17 18 AV OUT 13 14 15 16 DIGITAL In these operating instructions, operations using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;
... adaptor (DMW- optional) are described as follows. Names of the Components 1 Zoom lever 2 Shutter button 3 Camera ON/OFF switch 4 Microphone 5 Speaker 6 Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp 7 Flash 8 Lens part 9 Lens barrel 10 LCD monitor 11 Recording/playback switch 10 12 Cursor buttons A: e /Exposure compensation B: r /Macro button C: w /Self-timer button D: q /Flash mode button 12 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 89 17 18 AV OUT 13 14 15 16 DIGITAL In these operating instructions, operations using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;
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... same.) 1 Attach the battery paying attention to the electrical outlet. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after charging is used ). It has been found that these battery packs are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by Panasonic. (Batteries which can be used with internal protection to meet the requirements of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the direction of appropriate safety standards.
... same.) 1 Attach the battery paying attention to the electrical outlet. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after charging is used ). It has been found that these battery packs are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by Panasonic. (Batteries which can be used with internal protection to meet the requirements of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the direction of appropriate safety standards.
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... [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on . • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery. 9 (ENG) VQT2T58 The camera also becomes warm during use. Leaving the camera until the battery cools down. • CIPA is turned on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery may have expired. The charging time will...
... [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on . • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery. 9 (ENG) VQT2T58 The camera also becomes warm during use. Leaving the camera until the battery cools down. • CIPA is turned on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery may have expired. The charging time will...
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.../Removing the Battery/Card (Optional) • Check that the camera is not fully inserted. 10 VQT2T58 (ENG) When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off . • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in low temperature conditions (e.g. To remove the card, push the card until it fully being careful about the direction for insert. B Do not touch the connection terminals...
.../Removing the Battery/Card (Optional) • Check that the camera is not fully inserted. 10 VQT2T58 (ENG) When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off . • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in low temperature conditions (e.g. To remove the card, push the card until it fully being careful about the direction for insert. B Do not touch the connection terminals...
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... 4 Press [MENU/SET]. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. 3 1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the release lever in Playback Mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons OFF ON A B 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press w/q to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press e/r to complete the settings without setting the clock. • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format. •...
... 4 Press [MENU/SET]. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. 3 1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the release lever in Playback Mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons OFF ON A B 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press w/q to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press e/r to complete the settings without setting the clock. • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format. •...
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... [SETUP] menu. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) About the Mode and Menu Operation Mode switching 1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to 1 (right) or 5 (left). 1: Recording Mode MODE 5: Playback Mode 2 Press [MODE] to display the mode MODE selection screen. (Example: Normal Picture Mode) 3 Press e/r to select a mode and press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. 12...
... [SETUP] menu. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) About the Mode and Menu Operation Mode switching 1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to 1 (right) or 5 (left). 1: Recording Mode MODE 5: Playback Mode 2 Press [MODE] to display the mode MODE selection screen. (Example: Normal Picture Mode) 3 Press e/r to select a mode and press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. 12...
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... operating beep tone settings and set to use the camera. In Recording Mode In Playback Mode 1 [REC] menu 9 [PLAYBACK] menu This menu lets you set as you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as your favorite. • Pictures do not appear when the [FAVORITE] is set other settings which make the protection or or number of this menu before proceeding to use the menu 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. • You can switch menu screens...
... operating beep tone settings and set to use the camera. In Recording Mode In Playback Mode 1 [REC] menu 9 [PLAYBACK] menu This menu lets you set as you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as your favorite. • Pictures do not appear when the [FAVORITE] is set other settings which make the protection or or number of this menu before proceeding to use the menu 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. • You can switch menu screens...
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... focus indication E lights green when the subject is focused. • The AF area F is in memory (or the card). 15 (ENG) VQT2T58 In other cases, it in further), and take pictures easily. • The following functions are being recorded on the subject which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification. Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode) The camera automatically sets the...
... focus indication E lights green when the subject is focused. • The AF area F is in memory (or the card). 15 (ENG) VQT2T58 In other cases, it in further), and take pictures easily. • The following functions are being recorded on the subject which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification. Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode) The camera automatically sets the...
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..., When zoom is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode. The backlight compensation Backlight refers to the usual red. ; 3 [i-PORTRAIT] 4 [i-SCENERY] 2 [i-MACRO] 5 [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [q] is selected 1 [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • [;] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. Face detection When [3] or [5] is selected, the camera automatically...
..., When zoom is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode. The backlight compensation Backlight refers to the usual red. ; 3 [i-PORTRAIT] 4 [i-SCENERY] 2 [i-MACRO] 5 [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [q] is selected 1 [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • [;] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. Face detection When [3] or [5] is selected, the camera automatically...
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... is focused On WhiteGreen Beeps 2 times When the subject is not focused Blinks WhiteRed Beeps 4 times C Focus indication D AF area (normal) E AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it in memory (or the card). Recording Mode: 1 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) This mode allows you want to focus on the built-in further), and take pictures freely as more options are available than Auto Scene Mode [;]. 1 Slide the recording/playback switch to 7. 5 Press the shutter button...
... is focused On WhiteGreen Beeps 2 times When the subject is not focused Blinks WhiteRed Beeps 4 times C Focus indication D AF area (normal) E AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it in memory (or the card). Recording Mode: 1 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) This mode allows you want to focus on the built-in further), and take pictures freely as more options are available than Auto Scene Mode [;]. 1 Slide the recording/playback switch to 7. 5 Press the shutter button...
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... desired picture appears to [5]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases: A - When the camera was turned on the playback status. w: Play back the previous picture q: Play back the next picture • Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on while the recording/ playback switch was switched to select the picture. Playback Mode: 9 Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode) 1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to play back the picture. • If you keep pressing w/q, the number of pictures forwarded...
... desired picture appears to [5]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases: A - When the camera was turned on the playback status. w: Play back the previous picture q: Play back the next picture • Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on while the recording/ playback switch was switched to select the picture. Playback Mode: 9 Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode) 1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to play back the picture. • If you keep pressing w/q, the number of pictures forwarded...
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... the screen to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows VISTA SP1 or SP2/Windows 7) • You can download and install a version of situations refer to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the "Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\" folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed...
... the screen to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows VISTA SP1 or SP2/Windows 7) • You can download and install a version of situations refer to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the "Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\" folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed...
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...] / F2.8 to F5.9 Digital zoom: Max. 4 × Extended optical zoom: Max. 7.1 × Focus: Normal / Macro Face detection / 9-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing Focus range: Normal : 50 cm to 7 Macro / Auto scene : 5 cm (Wide) / 50 cm (Tele) to 7 Scene mode: settings may be different to those shown above Shutter system: Electronic shutter+Mechanical shutter Motion picture recording: [WVGA] 848 × 480 pixels (30 frames/second) (When a card is used.) [VGA] 640...
...] / F2.8 to F5.9 Digital zoom: Max. 4 × Extended optical zoom: Max. 7.1 × Focus: Normal / Macro Face detection / 9-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing Focus range: Normal : 50 cm to 7 Macro / Auto scene : 5 cm (Wide) / 50 cm (Tele) to 7 Scene mode: settings may be different to those shown above Shutter system: Electronic shutter+Mechanical shutter Motion picture recording: [WVGA] 848 × 480 pixels (30 frames/second) (When a card is used.) [VGA] 640...
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... picture size. Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 10 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: i.AUTO/ 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2,000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White set Exposure...
... picture size. Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 10 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: i.AUTO/ 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2,000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White set Exposure...
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... Picture Macro Zoom Orientation Detector Scene Mode Help Screen Self Timer Focus Icon Select Display Playback Mode Thumbnails/Zoomed Playback Calendar Display/Dual-Image Playback Set Favorites/Rotate Image Playback Still Images with Audio Playback Motion Picture Slideshow Mode Show Histogram Show Highlights Delete Delete Image DPOF Print Setting/Set Protection Edit Resize/Trim/Aspect Conv./Leveling Copy/Title Edit/Text Stamp Cut Animation Video Divide PictBridge Support OSD language Movie REC Guide Wind-Cut in Motion Picture Travel Date/World Time Monitor LCD...
... Picture Macro Zoom Orientation Detector Scene Mode Help Screen Self Timer Focus Icon Select Display Playback Mode Thumbnails/Zoomed Playback Calendar Display/Dual-Image Playback Set Favorites/Rotate Image Playback Still Images with Audio Playback Motion Picture Slideshow Mode Show Histogram Show Highlights Delete Delete Image DPOF Print Setting/Set Protection Edit Resize/Trim/Aspect Conv./Leveling Copy/Title Edit/Text Stamp Cut Animation Video Divide PictBridge Support OSD language Movie REC Guide Wind-Cut in Motion Picture Travel Date/World Time Monitor LCD...