Panasonic DMC-G2K operating instructions LCD monitor/Viewfinder

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Flash

The flash is not activated.

•Is the flash closed?

>Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. (P66)

The flash is activated 2 times.

•The flash is activated 2 times. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when Red-Eye Reduction (P68) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is activated.

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.

•The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P36) is selected for the [ECONOMY] Mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (P181).]

•It will switch to viewfinder display if there is hand or object near the eye sensor. (P42)

The LCD monitor/Viewfinder is too bright or dark.

>Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor/viewfinder to a proper level. (P35)

•[POWER LCD] is activated. (P36)

It may flicker for an instant or the brightness of the screen may change significantly for an instant.

•This occurs due to the aperture of the lens changing when the shutter button is pressed half-way, or when the brightness of the subject changes. This is not a malfunction.

The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor.

•Does the picture appear on the viewfinder?

>Press [LVF/LCD] to switch to LCD monitor display. (P42)

•Is the LCD monitor switched off?

>Switch the display by pressing [DISPLAY]. (P63)

LCD monitor and viewfinder do not switch when [LVF/LCD] is pressed.

•Is the [EXPO. SETTINGS] set to [SWITCH BY PRESSING THE LVF/LCD BUTTON]? (P140)

•It is only displayed on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer.

Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.

•This is not a malfunction.

These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.

Noise appears on the LCD monitor.

•In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor.

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