Panasonic H-FSQ 14045 User manual

PanasoniC
Operating Instructions
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No.
H-FSQ
14045
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely.
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For
USA
and
Puerto
Rico
assistance,
please
call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or,
contact
us
via
the
web
at:
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.
panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected].com
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Contents
Information for Your Safety..................................... 2
Precautions........................................................... 5
Supplied Accessories ............................................. 6
Attaching/Detaching the Lens................................. 6
Names and Functions
of Components ................... 8
Cautions for Use..................................................... 9
Troubleshooting .................................................. 10
Specifications........................................................
11
Limited Warranty................................................... 12
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
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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.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Information for Your Safety
Keep the unit as far away as possible from
electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave
ovens, TVs, video games, radio transmitters,
high-voltage lines etc.).
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because
doing so may result
in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and sound.
• Ifthe camera
is adversely affected by electromagnetic
equipment
and stops functioning properly, turn the
camera off
and remove the battery and/or the
connected
AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery and/
or reconnect
the AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
The lens can be used with a digital camera
compatible with the lens mount standard for the
"Micro Four Thirds System".
•
It cannot be mounted on the Four Thirds™ mount
specification camera.

• The digital camera illustrations
in
these operating
instructions show DMC-G1 as an example.
• The appearance and specifications
of
products
described
in
this manual may differfrom the actual
products you have purchased due to later
enhancements.
• Four Thirds
TM
is
a trademark.
• Micro Four Thirds is a trademark.
• Other names, company names, and product
names printed
in
these instructions are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the
companies concerned.
ENGLISH
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
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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 ofthe 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.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device.
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.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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•Lens
Care
• Sand and dust can damage the lens. Make
sure that no sand or dust gets inside the lens
or the terminals when using the lens
on
a
beach, etc.
• This lens
is
not waterproof. If drops of water
get onto the lens, wipe the lens with a dry
cloth.
•
Do
not press the lens with excessive force.
• When there
is
dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.)
on
the surface ofthe lens, the picture may
be
affected. Lightly wipe the surface ofthe lens with a
soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
•
Do
not place the lens mount facing downwards.
Do
not allow the lens contact point
CD
to become
dirty.
• About Condensation (Fogging of the
Lens)
• Condensation occurs when there are differences
in
temperature and humidity as described below.
Condensation can cause the lens to become dirty
and lead to mold and malfunctioning, so exercise
caution
in
the following situations:
-When
the camera is brought indoors from outside
during cold weather
-When
the camera
is
brought into
an
air-
conditioned car
-When
cold air from
an
air conditioner
is
directly
blown onto the lens
-In
humid places
• Put the camera into a plastic bag to allow it to
acclimatize to the surrounding temperature
in
order to prevent condensation. If condensation
occurs, turn the power off and leave it for about
two hours. Once the camera acclimatizes to the
surrounding temperature the condensation will go
away naturally.
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Supplied
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[Inspection to be performed when you unpack
the unit]
When removing the unit from its packing box, check
that the main unit and the supplied accessories are
there and also check their external appearance and
functions to verify that they have not sustained any
damage during distribution and transportation.
If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor
before using the product.
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1 Lens Storage Bag
2 Lens Hood
3 Lens Cap
4 Lens Rear Cap
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(The lens cap and lens rear cap are attached to
the interchangeable lens at the time
of
purchase.)
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• Refer also to the camera's operating instructions
for attaching and detaching the lens.
•Attaching
the Lens
• Check that the camera
is
turned off.
1 Turn the lens rear
cap to detach
it.
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2 Align the lens fitting
marks@
(red marks)
on
the camera body and the
lens and then rotate the
lens
in
the direction of
the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press the lens release
button when you attach a lens.
·Do
not try to attach the lens when holding it at an
angle to the camera body as the lens mount may
get scratched.
•Check that the lens
is
attached correctly.

• Detaching the Lens
• Check that the camera is turned off. •
Attaching
the
Lens Hood
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Press
the
lens release
button
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while
turning
the lens as
far
as
possible
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
to
detach it.
•Attach the lens rear cap so
that the lens contact point does not get
scratched.
•Attach the body cap to the camera so no dirt or
dust will get inside the main unit.
•
Attaching
and Detaching
the
Lens Cap
•
Be
careful not to lose
the lens cap.
Insert
the
lens
hood
into
the
lens
with
the
short
sides
at
the
top
and
bottom,
and
turn
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
until
it
stops.
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Fit to the mark
• Temporarily
Storing
the Lens Hood
1 Turn
the
lens
hood
in the
direction
of
the
arrow
to
detach it.
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2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it
in the same way as shown previously.
•When taking pictures with
the flash with the lens hood
attached, the lower portion
of the screen may turn dark
(vignetting effect) and the
control
of
the flash may be
disabled because the photo
flash may
be
obscured by the lens hood. We
recommend detaching the lens hood.
•When using the AF assist lamp
in
the dark,
detach the lens hood.
• Attaching Filters
• Edges
of
pictures may be cut off if more than one
PL
filter (optional) or MC protector (optional) is
used or if thick filters and/or protectors are used.
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Names and Functions
of
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•Lens
1 2 3
1 Lens surface
2 Focus ring
4 5 6
Rotate to focus when taking pictures with manual
focus.
3
Zoom ring
Rotate the zoom ring when you wish to take large
(tele) or wide (wide angle) pictures. (35 mm film
camera equivalent: 28 mm to 90 mm)

4 [O.I.S.] switch
When the lens
is
attached to the camera the
stabilizer function is set to activate ifthe [O.I.S.]
switch is set to [ON].
• We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF]
when using a tripod.
• The stabilizer function may not be effective
in
the
following cases.
-When
there
is
a lot
of
jitter.
-When
the zoom magnification is high.
-When
using the digital zoom.
-When
taking pictures while following a moving
subject.
-When
the shutter speed becomes slower to take
pictures indoors or
in
dark places.
5
Contact point
6 Lens fitting mark
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About
the Lens
Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also
take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.
•
Take
care not to drop the
bag
that
you
inserted the
lens
in
as it may damage the lens. The camera may
stop operating normally
and
pictures may
no
longer
be
recorded.
When using pesticides and other volatile
substances around the camera make sure that
they do not get onto the lens.
• Ifsuch substances get onto the lens they can
damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.
Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to
the camera body.
• Under no circumstances should the unit
be
stored
in
any
of
the following locations since doing so may
cause problems
in
operation or malfunctioning.
-In
direct sunlight or
on
a beach
in
summer
-In
locations with high temperatures and humidity
levels or where the changes
in
temperature and
humidity are acute
-In
locations with high concentrations
of
sand,
dust or dirt
-Where
there
is
fire
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-Near
heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers
-Where
water may make the unit wet
-Where
there is vibration
-Inside
a vehicle
• Refer also
to
the operating instructions
of
the
digital camera.
• When the unit
is
not going to be used for a
prolonged period, mold and other problems may
cause performance failure. It is recommended that
you check the unit's operation prior to use.
•
Do
not leave the lens
in
contact with rubber or
plastic products for extended periods
of
time.
•
Do
not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can
cause failure
of
the unit.
•
Do
not disassemble or alter the unit. Ifthe internal
parts require inspection or repair, take the unit to
the vendor.
Do
not
use benzine, thinner,
alcohol
or
other
similar
cleaning agents
to
clean
the
lens
glass
or
exterior
cabinet.
• Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the
paint to peel.
• Wipe off any dust
or
fingerprints with a soft, dry
cloth.
• Use a dry, dust cloth to remove dirt and dust
on
the zoom ring and the focus ring.
•
Do
not use a household detergent or a chemically
treated cloth.
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A
sound
is
heard
when
the camera
is
turned
on
or
off.
• This is the sound of lens or aperture movement
and is not a malfunction.