Panasonic DMC-FZ35 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. Serial No A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BAT TERY for information on how to recycle this battery Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE e 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 e USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES e 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 2 VQT2G40 ENG 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 determined2. Panasonic Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera vino DMIC FZ35 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions cl Sta Please also refer to Operating SD Instructions PDF format 4 recorded on the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting 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 P VQT2G40 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 information on the 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 e 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 Model No
3. PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 38 VaT2G40 ENG Others Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pm EST PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Product Repairs United States and Puerto Rico Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter Suite B MAIL TO 4900 George McVay Drive McAllen TX 78503 Important When returning you
4. The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built in memory or the card Aim the AF area at the subject and then press the shutter button halfway When the subject is When the subject focused is not focused White Green White Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times a Focus indication AF area normal AF area when using the digital zoom or when it is dark 24 vat2G40 ENG Basic REC mode HO HWOSWOHIMDHORIVBe Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG Audio will be recorded in stereo e Close the flash It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures However leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality dy Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to Select the mode Mode dial Motion picture button E Modes that can be used when recording a motion picture The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match Intelligent Auto mode the subject and the recording conditions so you can leave the settings to the camera and take motion pictures easily Record motion pictures by automatically setting aperture EVE mode and shutter speed Creative motion picture Record motion pictures by manually setting aperture and mode shutter speed Custom mode Record motion pictures wi
5. and E x When FACE RECOG is set to ON EJ will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves 1 Press FOCUS e t is displayed in the upper left of the screen e AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the screen e Press FOCUS again to cancel 2 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame and press AF AE LOCK to lock the subject e AF tracking frame will turn yellow e An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen e Press FOCUS to cancel AF AE LOCK ENG vaT2G40 23 Basic REC Mode J Taking pictures with your favorite settings R Program AE Mode The camera automatically sets the shutter soeed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in REC menu Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to 0 a Mode dial REC PLAYBACK selector switch B Set the mode dial to Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on Press the shutter button halfway to focus e The focus range is 30 cm 0 99 feet Wide 2 m 6 57 feet Tele to Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture e
6. battery pack e Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit e Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals e Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects e 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 e Do not heat or expose to flame e 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 Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate E 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 Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But e In the U
7. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 FZ35 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 C Panasonic DMC FZ35 ENG vaT2G40 3 E About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack e Use the specified unit to recharge the
8. lt 4 P e g When you press the W down button Press V Stereo microphone Zoom lever 19 2021 Shutter button FOCUS button Mode dial Camera ON OFF switch Power lamp AF AF amp MF button 2223 2425 ENG vaT2G40 11 Before Use 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Shoulder strap eyelet e Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it HDMI socket DC IN socket e Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC7PP optional e This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor DMW AC7PP optional is connected to it Terminal door DIGITAL AV OUT socket Tripod receptacle e When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it Card Battery door Lens barrel 12 vat2cao ENG Preparation Charging the Battery E About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is CGR SOO6A It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit ba
9. 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 ENG vaT2G40 35 Others Request for Service Notice Please make a copy of this page and note the problem you are having Include it with your proof of purchase and ship your camera to the address below Reason for requesting service USA and Puerto Rico Only Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive McAllen TX 78503 36 vat2G40 ENG Others Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or refurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA 1 ONE YEAR 1 ONE YE
10. AR EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW 6 SIX MONTHS 90 NINETY DAYS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 90 NINETY DAYS NOT APPLICABLE PACK IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK SD MEMORY CARD 90 NINETY DAYS NOT APPLICABLE IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in or mail in your product during the warranty period If non rechargeable batteries are included they are not warranted This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service ENG vaT2G40 37 Others Carry In or Mail In Service For Carry In or Mail In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer cont
11. AV OUT DC IN HDMI Dimensions Mass weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Language select Battery Charger Panasonic DE A43B Input Output Equipment mobility Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic CGR SO006A Voltage capacity Minimum Others USB 2 0 High Speed NTSC Audio line output stereo Dedicated jack 14 pin Type 3 jack MiniHDMI TypeC Approx 117 6 mm W x75 8 mm H x 88 9 mm D 4 5 8 W X3 H x3 1 2 D excluding the projecting parts Approx 367 12 94 oz excluding card and battery Approx 414 g 14 60 oz with card and battery 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 10 to 80 B ENGLISH ESPA OL Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 15 A CHARGE 8 4 V 0 43 A Movable Information for your safety 7 2 V 695 mAh ENG VQT2G40 33 Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory i Description DMW AC7PP Ys f AC Adaptor DMW LPL46 PL Filter DMW LMC46 MC Protector DMW LND46 ND Filter DMW LT55 Tele Conversion Lens DMW LC55 Close up Lens DMW LA3 Lens Adaptor RP CDHM15 A 4 HDMI mini Cable RP CDHM30 RP SDW32GU1K RP SDW16GU1K RP SDW08GU1K RP SDW04GU1K RP SDW02GU1K RP SDP16GU1K RP SDP12GU1K RP SDPO8GU1K RP SDP04GU1K RP SDP02GU1K RP SDRO8GU1A RP SDRO4GU1A RP SDRO2GU1A Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDH
12. C Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 2 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card x1 The battery cannot be charged with the AC adaptor Use the supplied charger x2 The lens adaptor DMW LA3 optional is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or close up lens e NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary between countries Consult your local dealer 34 vat2G40 ENG Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Digital Camera Model 2 Items Ordered Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one L Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS LI VISA Credit Card O MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms nM First Last Phone Day __ Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332
13. EC PLAYBACK selector switch to 6 ey Switching the mode by rotating 3 the mode dial Align a desired mode with part Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode The mode dial rotates 360 E Basic Intelligent auto mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera Program AE mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings 20 VAT2G40 ENG Basic E Advanced f Aperture priority AE mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set KJ Shutter priority AE mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set M Manual exposure mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted Creative motion picture mode Record motion picture with manual settings N Custom mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings fi Scene mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded amp My Color mode Easily adjust color brightness and saturation when taking a picture E Advanced Scene Mode A Portrait mode Use this mode to take pictures of people Scenery mode Use this mode to take pictures of scenery CN Sports mode Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events etc Close up mode Use this mode to take pictures of a close by subject Night p
14. S A and Canada the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration 4 VQT2G40 ENG E Cautions for Use e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one e Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHMS0 optional Part numbers RP CDHM15 1 5 m 5 feet RP CDHM30 3 0 m 10 feet e Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e lf you use the camera on top of or near a TV the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera disturbing the pictures and sound e lf the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC7PP optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on Do no
15. TAL STEREO CREATOR HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Q QuickTime VIESA Link This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http Awww mpegla com Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Corporation 2009 Printed in Japan
16. YQ4122 VYQ4124 ENG vaT2G40 9 Before Use Names of the Components 1 Lens 2 Flash 3 Self timer indicator AF assist lamp Flash open button Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Speaker Motion picture button AF AE LOCK button O Joystick OONOOORFA 12 13 1415 16 17 The joystick is operated in two different ways it can be moved in the up down left and right directions to perform an operation or it can be pressed to select In these operating instructions it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with A V lt gt Example When the joystick is moved toward lt left Place your finger on the right side of the joystick and move the joystick toward La O gt KS the left or Move lt Push the joystick straight in VS or Press 10 vatec4o ENG Before Use REC PLAYBACK selector switch LCD monitor EVF LCD button DISPLAY button Delete button Single or Burst Mode button MENU SET button Cursor buttons lt Self timer button V Function button Assign REC Mode menu to V button It is convenient to register REC Mode menu that is used often REVIEW SENSITIVITY WHITE BALANCE METERING MODE AF MODE l EXPOSURE Flash setting button A Exposure compensation Auto Bracket Color Bracket Flash output adjustment In these operating instructions the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with A W
17. a a r a a tet bo 13 SADOULING Battery EG orrn E E 14 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery cccccccceeeceeeseseeeeeeeeeeaeeees 16 Setting Date Time ClOCK Selena iwebasneusasd A r Ea a Naa an 17 sGhangmg Te Clock seling di8tne eee Al ee a ee eee 17 Seimo he Menu e tee eels ton cheer r nat ee ta Ea bien ois EN 18 soono MENU ILC NS esnesh otal hte Altes a lk Seal ht Ie al eal Les ing N ah dala ue tua odd led 18 Basic selecting the REG MOC rereana rpe si covethseed a ar a 20 Taking pictures using the automatic function G Intelligent Auto Mode 0006 22 ocene CELE COM a encrena A e SAA EEA A AA ES 23 SAP Tracking FUNCION cisio raara nE EAEE EREE 23 Taking pictures with your favorite settings J Program AE Mode cccccceeeee ees 24 s FOCUSINO keneren a a Ar a toad teteasanei Vass nesiledeapivis 24 Recordo WIOUOM FIGUUING R E E E h enabtesaarameaeta 25 Playing back Pictures NORMAL PLAY c ccsssssssssseeeeseseeeeseeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 B 2 1 fe lca 8 emer eee eek ne ee ee eer aE ene eee ree 28 TO CElETS asiingie DICHING sasra aE A 28 e To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures eee eeeeeee eter eee 28 Others Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format cccccccccsssseeeeeeceeeeeeeeesesseaeeeeseeeeeees 29 DIDS CHIGANON S siira a a A 30 Digital Camera Accessory SYStOM ccccccccssesesesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeceseaueaa
18. ating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop E When the Operating Instructions PDF format will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions PDF format Download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http www adobe com products acrobat readstep2_allversions html If using Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP2 or SP3 Windows Vista and SP1 Insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions Supplied click Adobe R Reader R and then follow the messages on the screen to install E To uninstall the Operating Instructions PDF format Delete the PDF file from the Program Files Panasonic Lumix folder e When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed click the Show the contents of this folder to display them E For Macintosh Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied 6oo0 Marua Open the Manual folder in the CD ROM and 7 a then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder 3 Double click the PDF file to open it ENG VQT2G40 29 Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source DC 8 4 V Power Consumption 1 3 W When recording with LCD Monitor 1 3 W When recording with Viewfinder 0 6 W When playing back with LCD Monito
19. cture recording screen Motion picture mode setting Motion picture recording screen Still picture mode setting x1 The screen that is displayed during motion picture mode setting is different depending on the setting of the REC MODE 2 G will not be displayed in the Creative Motion Picture Mode 26 vat2G40 ENG Basic PLAYBACK Mode Playing back Pictures NORMAL PLAY Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to gt e Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases When the mode was switched from the REC to PLAYBACK When the camera was turned on while the REC PLAYBACK selector switch was at Press lt gt to select the picture File number Picture number lt Play back the previous picture gt Play back the next picture E Fast forwarding Fast rewinding Press and hold lt gt during playback lt Fast rewind gt Fast forward e The file number and the picture number only change one by one Release lt B when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture e If you keep pressing lt gt the number of pictures forwarded rewound increases ENG vaT2G40 27 Basic PLAYBACK Mode Deleting Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered e Pictures on the built in memory or
20. curs 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 6 vaT2G40 ENG E About cards that can be used in this unit You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card e When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit e You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or OK AN more capacity e A 4 GB or more Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing lf you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal ENG VQT2G40 7 Contents IPMON MELLON Ior Your Sale Varsenare 2 Before Use Sandar ACCESSOS nearh r a one eed Sd mesa 9 Names of the Compensar a A a A ae a a ENEA 10 Preparation Chardino ihe Bate No oeiee a
21. emory Card ENG vaT2G40 31 Others Picture size Still picture Motion pictures Quality Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures with audio 32 vat2G40 ENG When the aspect ratio setting is RE 4000x3000 pixels 3264x2448 pixels 2560 x 1920 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is IE 4000x2672 pixels 3264x2176 pixels 2560x1712 pixels 2048 x 1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is TH 4000 x 2248 pixels 3264 1840 pixels 2560 x 1440 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels AVCHD Lite With audio When set to SH 1280 x 720 pixels 60p recording 17 Mbps only when card is used When set to H 1280 720 pixels 60p recording 13 Mbps only when card is used When set to L 1280 720 pixels 60p recording 9 Mbps only when card is used CCD output is at 30 fps MOTION JPEG With audio When set to HD 1280 720 pixels 30 frames sec only when card is used When set to WVGA 848x 480 pixels 30 frames sec only when card is used When set to VGA 640x480 pixels 30 frames sec only when card is used When set to QVGA 320x240 pixels 30 frames sec Fine Standard RAW RAW JPEG JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 21 standard RAW DPOF corresponding AVCHD Lite QuickTime Motion JPEG Interface Digital Analog video audio Terminal DIGITAL
22. eseseeeeeeeeeeseseaaaaaeeeeeeeeeees 34 Digital Camera Accessory Order FOr ccccccsssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeesaeaeaneesesees 35 Request for Service Notice srir a aaaea a aeaa A AAEE AAEE KELE A AEA E EAEAN Aaaa 36 LNG Clr VN an ANN Vox ascecuacencsstedsatenoe aA EAE A 37 Customer Services DIECON ansaan Eara Tea ae DOE SAATA a a A 39 8 vat2G40 ENG Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera Product numbers correct as of July 2009 These may be subject to change 1 Battery Pack Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text Charge the battery before use 2 Battery Charger Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text USB Connection Cable CGR S006A AV Cable CD ROM e Software Use it to install the software to your PC CD ROM e Operating Instructions Shoulder Strap 4CD0001 Lens Cap Lens Cap String Lens Hood 10 Hood Adaptor e SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card 7 are indicated as card in the text The card is optional You can record or play back pictures on the VFFO520 built in memory when you are not using a card e For information about optional accessories refer to the Digital Camera Accessory e If any accessories are lost customers should a 1 800 833 9626 for further information about VFC4453 VYK2U93 obtaining replacement parts 10 o1 BR oO N O System contact Panasonic s parts department at V
23. ff remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor DMW AC7PP optional when the access indication is lit when pictures are being written read or deleted or the built in memory or the card is being formatted Furthermore do not subject the camera to vibration impact or static electricity The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally If operation fails due to vibration impact or static electricity perform the operation again Cn 22 VQT2G40 ENG Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds after which its color changes to the usual red Ad PORTRAIT FY i SCENERY M i MACRO NIGHT PORTRAIT e Only when 4A is selected NIGHT SCENERY i BABY fX is set if none of the scenes are applicable and the standard settings are set When 0 H or E is selected the camera automatically detects a person s face and it will adjust the focus and exposure Face detection e If a tripod is used for instance and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as RR the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures e When FACE RECOG_ is set to ON and the face similar to the registered face is detected R is displayed in the top right of J MA
24. g use This is not a malfunction e The battery will become discharged if left for a long period of time after being charged e The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up e When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery the life of the battery may have expired Buy a new battery Do not leave any metal items such as clips near the contact areas of the power plug Otherwise a fire and or electric shocks may be caused by short circuiting or the resulting heat generated About the Battery Life E Recording still pictures When using the LCD monitor Viewfinder Number of recordable pictures Approx 470 pictures By CIPA Se program AE ode Recording time Approx 235 min 14 VAT2G40 ENG Preparation Recording conditions by CIPA standard e CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association e Temperature 23 C 73 4 F Humidity 50 when LCD monitor is on e Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 32 MB e Using the supplied battery e Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on When the optical image stabilizer function is set to AUTO e Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash e
25. layed on the screen E Playback When using the LCD monitor Viewfinder Playback time time Approx 480 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery ENG vaT2G40 15 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery e Check that this unit is turned off e Close the flash e We recommend using a Panasonic card d Slide the card battery door to open it Always use genuine Panasonic batteries CGR SO06A If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product 2 Battery Insert until it is locked by the lever being careful about the direction you insert it Pull the lever a in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery Card Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it To remove the card push the card until it clicks then pull the card out upright 8 Do not touch the connection terminals of the card e The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted 83 Close the card battery door Slide the card battery door to the end and then close it firmly e If the card battery door cannot be completely closed remove the card check its direction and then insert it again 16 vaT2G40 ENG Preparation Setting Date Time Clock Set The clock is not set when the camera is shipped ii Tur
26. monitor Viewfinder Flash Microphone Speaker Recording media Others Approx 10 pictures second Speed priority Approx 6 pictures second Image priority 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the picture size 15 to 100 differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions AUTO 80 100 200 400 800 1600 HIGH SENS Mode 1600 to 6400 AUTO 400 800 1600 3200 6400 Wide 60 seconds to 1 2000th of a second Tele 60 seconds to 1 1300th of a second STARRY SKY Mode 15 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds 1 30 to 1 20000th of a second Creative Motion Picture Mode Manual exposure Manual focus 1 8 to 1 20000th of a second Auto white balance Daylight Cloudy Shade Flash Incandescent lights White set1 White set2 White balance K set Program AE P Aperture priority AE A Shutter priority AE S Manual exposure M Exposure compensation 1 3 EV Step 2 EV to 2 EV Multiple Center weighted Spot 2 7 TFT LCD Approx 230 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Color LCD Viewfinder Approx 201 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 with diopter adjustment 4 to 4 diopter Built in pop up flash Flash range ISO AUTO Approx 30 cm 0 99 feet to 8 5 m 27 9 feet Wide AUTO AUTO Red eye reduction Forced flash ON Forced ON Red eye reduction Slow sync Red eye reduction Forced flash OFF Stereo Monaural Built in Memory Approx 40 MB SD Memory Card SDHC M
27. n the camera on e The PLEASE SET THE CLOCK message appears This message does not appear in PLAYBACK Mode a MENU SET button Cursor buttons B Press MENU SET fe Press lt gt to select the items year month day hour minute display sequence or time display format and press A F to set Cancel without setting the clock Press MENU SET to set e After completing the clock settings turn the camera off Then turn the camera back on switch to Recording Mode and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed e When MENU SET has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set set the clock correctly by following the Changing the clock setting procedure below Changing the clock setting Select CLOCK SET in the REC or SETUP menu and press P e It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock e Once a charged battery has been installed for 24 hours the clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built in clock battery even without the battery ENG vaT2G40 17 Preparation Setting the Menu This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize your picture taking experience In particular the SETUP menu contains some important settings relating to the camera s clock and power Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera Setting menu items This section de
28. ortrait mode Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time scenery ENG vaT2G40 21 Basic REC Mode Taking pictures using the automatic function fia Intelligent Auto Mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily e The following functions are activated automatically Scene detection STABILIZER INTELLIGENT ISO Face detection QUICK AF lLEXPOSURE Intelligent Exposure Digital Red eye Correction Backlight Compensation d Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to B Set the mode dial to fia Press the shutter button halfway to focus e The focus indication green lights when the subject is focused e The AF area is displayed around the subject s face by the Face Detection function In other cases it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus e The focus range is 1 cm 0 04 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to e The maximum close up distance the shortest distance at which the subject can be taken differs depending on the zoom magnification Press the shutter button fully push it in further and take the picture e The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built in memory or the card Do not turn this unit o
29. r 0 6 W When playing back with Viewfinder Camera effective pixels 12 100 000 pixels Image sensor 1 2 33 CCD total pixel number 12 700 000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 18x zoom f 4 8 mm to 86 4 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 27 mm to 486 mm Wide F2 8 to F8 0 when recording motion pictures F2 8 to F8 0 Tele F4 4 to F8 0 when recording motion pictures F4 4 to F13 Digital zoom Max 4x Extended optical zoom Max 35 2 Except for the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio Focus Auto focus AF Macro Macro zoom Manual focus Face detection AF Tracking 11 area focusing 1 area focusing High speed 1 area focusing Spot focusing Focus range AF 30 cm 0 99 feet Wide 2 m 6 57 feet Tele to AF Macro MF Intelligent auto 1 cm 0 04 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to However 2 m 6 57 feet to for 4x to 10x zoom 1 m 3 28 feet to for 11x to 18x zoom Scene Mode There may be differences in the above settings Shutter system Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter Burst recording Burst speed Approx 2 3 pictures second Number of recordable pictures Max 5 pictures Standard max 3 pictures Fine 30 vat2G40 ENG Hi speed burst Burst speed Number of recordable pictures ISO sensitivity Standard Output Sensitivity Still picture Motion pictures Shutter speed Still picture Motion pictures White balance Exposure AE Metering mode LCD
30. r product please pack it securely with all the Original accessories including the program CD For processing purposes please include your name a United States mailing address a Post Office Box will not be accepted telephone number and a complete description of the problem you are experiencing To receive a replacement product under the terms of the warranty you must include a copy of your proof of purchase As of J uly 2009 ENG vaT2G40 39 e SDHC Logo is a trademark e The AVCHD AVCHD Lite and the AVCHD AVCHD Lite logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI Logo and the High Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC e VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license therefrom e Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation e Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned ANNC HD Lite m X DOLBY DIGI
31. rols improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other thana Factory Service center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory content The items listed are not exclusive but are 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 If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor
32. scribes how to select the Program AE Mode settings and the same setting can be used for the PLAYBACK menu and SETUP menu as well Example Setting AF MODE from to 18 in the Program AE Mode e A V lt gt in the steps can be operated with the joystick too Turn the camera on a MENU SET button REC PLAYBACK selector switch Mode dial Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to 6 e When selecting the PLAYBACK Mode menu settings set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to gt and proceed to step 4 83 Set the mode dial to 3 Press MENU SET to display the menu e You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever 18 vat2G40 ENG Preparation Ss a g oo fo Switching to the SETUP menu 1 Press lt Press V to select the SETUP menu icon Press P gt Select a menu item next and set it Press A F to select AF MODE e Select the item at the very bottom and press Y to move to the second screen Press gt e Depending on the item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way Press A F to select 2 Press MENU SET to set Press MENU SET to close the menu ENG vaT2G40 19 Basic Mode switching Selecting the REC Mode Turn the camera on a REC PLAYBACK selector switch e The power lamp lights when you turn this unit on Slide the R
33. t use the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e lf you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected ENG VQT2G40 5 E 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 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 e Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures 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 e 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 E About Condensation When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up e Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains fungus and camera malfunction e If condensation oc
34. th selected custom mode settings Record motion pictures that match the scene being PORTRAIT Record motion pictures with settings suitable for portraits SCENERY Record motion pictures with settings suitable for scenery It will be a normal motion picture recording during the SPORTS motion picture recording CLOSE UP Record motion pictures with settings suitable for close ups Record clear motion pictures with low light setting RJ NIGHT PORTRAIT inside dim rooms or at dusk G My Color mode Record motion pictures in My Color mode setting ENG VQT2G40 25 Basic Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Available recording time Elapsed recording time e The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built in microphone on this unit Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio e The recording state indicator red will flash while recording motion pictures e Focus can be achieved during recording by pressing FOCUS Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button indicating start stop of motion picture recording Sound volume can be set in BEEP LEVEL e If the built in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording the camera stops recording automatically Note a screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 3 and Still pi
35. the card which is being played back will be deleted To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted and then press 1 DISPLAY button 1 button Press lt to select YES and then press MENU SET To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures d Press 1 Press A V to select DELETE MULTI or DELETE ALL and then press MENU SET DELETE ALL gt step 5 Press A V lt P to select the picture and then press DISPLAY to set Repeat this step 4 appears on the selected pictures If DISPLAY is pressed again the setting is canceled oy 4000 AA DISPLAY lt 4 Press MENU SET 5 Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET to set 28 VQT2G40 ENG Others Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format e You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations e You want to check the Troubleshooting In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions PDF format recorded on the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions Supplied E For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied LUMIX Select the desired language and then Operating Instrections click Operating Instructions to install i Sie rere i Example When an English language OS ees oat ti Double click the Oper
36. ttery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Use the dedicated charger and battery The quality performance and safety of third party batteries other than those that are genuine are not guaranteed e The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use e Charge the battery with the charger indoors e Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F The battery temperature should also be the same ii Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery Connect the charger to the electrical outlet e Charging starts when the CHARGE indicator lights green e Charging is complete when the CHARGE indicator turns off 8B Detach the battery after charging is completed A Ye ENG vaT2G40 13 Preparation E Charging Charging time Approx 120 min The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used The charging time for the battery in hot cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal Note After charging is completed be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet e The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging The camera also becomes warm durin
37. very second recording e Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording e Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases x The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD Mode The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time If the recording interval time becomes longer the number of recordable pictures decreases e g When recording once every 2 minutes the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 117 E Recording motion pictures When using the LCD monitor Viewfinder AVCHD Lite MOTION JPEG Recording with picture quality Recording with picture quality set to SH j1 set to HD i0j Continuous recordable time Approx 150 min Approx 150 min motion pictures Actual recordable time K motion pictures Approx 80 min Approx 80 min e These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 C 73 4 F and a humidity of 50 The time available for recording varies depending on the environment the interval between recordings and the manner of use e Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply ON OFF starting stopping recording zoom operation etc x Motion picture recorded continuously in MOTION JPEG is up to 2 GB Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is disp
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