Panasonic HX025 User manual

Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Operating Instructions
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No. H-X025
until
2011/7/19
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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
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.
≥If the 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.
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The lens can be used with a digital camera
compatible with the lens mount standard for the
“Micro Four ThirdsTM System”.
≥It cannot be mounted on the Four ThirdsTM mount
specification camera.
≥The digital camera illustrations in these operating
instructions show DMC-G3 as an example.
≥The appearance and specifications of products
described in this manual may differ from the actual
products you have purchased due to later
enhancements.
≥Micro Four ThirdsTM and Micro Four Thirds Logo
marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the
United States, the European Union and other
countries.
≥Four ThirdsTM and Four Thirds Logo marks are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus
Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States,
the European Union and other countries.
≥G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type
digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro
Four Thirds System standard.
≥LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH.
SUMMILUX is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. The
LEICA DG lenses are manufactured using
measurement instruments and quality assurance
systems that have been certified by Leica Camera
AG based on the company’s quality standards.
≥Other names of systems and products mentioned
in these instructions are usually the registered
trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers
who developed the system or product concerned.
ENGLISH
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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private
households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used
electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to
designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority
for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for
further information.
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.
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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 of the lens, the picture may be
affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the 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 points 1to 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.
Precautions
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Supplied Accessories
[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.
Product numbers correct as of July 2011. These
may be subject to change.
1Lens Storage Bag
2Lens Hood
3Lens Cap
4Lens Rear Cap
(The lens rear cap and lens cap are attached to
the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
Attaching/Detaching the Lens
≥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.
A: Lens Rear Cap
2Align the lens fitting
marks B(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 C 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.
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∫Detaching the Lens
≥Check that the camera is turned off.
While pressing on the
lens release button D,
rotate the lens toward the
arrow until it stops and
then remove.
• 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
Pinch the lens cap as shown in the figure
to attach or detach.
• Be careful not to lose
the lens cap.
∫Attaching the Lens Hood
(Supplied Accessory)
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.
E: Fit to the mark
• 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.
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∫Attaching Filters
≥Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more
MC protectors (optional: DMW-LMC46),
PL filters (optional: DMW-LPL46) or ND filters
(optional: DMW-LND46), or if using thick
protectors and/or filters.
≥The filter may become impossible to remove if
excessively tightened, so please refrain from
tightening it too strongly.
≥It is possible to attach the lens cap with the filter
already attached.
≥You cannot attach a conversion lens or adaptor to
this lens. A filter may be used, but attaching any
other element may cause damage to the lens.
Names and Functions of
Components
1Lens surface
2Focus ring
Rotate to focus when taking pictures with
manual focus.
3Contact points
4Lens fitting mark
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Note
≥Change in the image by the focus operation may
be more visible depending on the recording
condition when the AF operates during the motion
picture recording. It is recommended to fix the
focus by setting the camera to manual focus (MF),
etc., when the change of image is disturbing you.
Cautions for Use
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 strongly shock the lens. The
camera may stop operating normally and pictures
may no longer be recorded. Also, the lens may be
damaged.
When using pesticides and other volatile
substances around the camera make sure that
they do not get onto the lens.
≥If such 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
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– 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
– 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, we recommend storing with a
desiccant (silica gel). Failure to do so may result in
performance failure caused by mold, etc. 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.
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 focus ring.
≥Do not use a household detergent or a chemically
treated cloth.
A sound is heard when the camera is turned on
or off.
A sound is heard from the lens when taking a
picture of a bright subject such as when
outdoors.
≥This is the sound of lens or aperture movement
and is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting
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