Panasonic Lumix H-VS014140 User manual

Operating Instructions
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No. H-VS014140
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely.
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
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
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2009/ 4/13
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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-
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
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.
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.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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≥The digital camera illustrations in these operating
instructions show DMC-GH1 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.
≥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.
≥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.
≥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.
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 of the 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 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 point 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.
1Lens Storage Bag
2Lens Hood
3Lens Cap
4Lens Rear Cap
(The lens cap and lens rear 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
2 Align 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 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.
Press the lens release
button Cwhile 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.
∫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.
D: 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
≥Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more
MC protectors (optional), PL filters (optional) or
ND filters (optional), or if using thick protectors
and/or filters.
Names and Functions of
Components
∫Lens
1Lens surface
2Focus ring
Rotate to focus when taking pictures with manual
focus.
3Zoom 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 280 mm)
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4[O.I.S.] switch
When the lens is attached to the camera the
stabilizer function is set to activate if the [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.
5Contact point
6Lens fitting mark
Note
≥When flash recording with a close subject, the
light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and
part of the picture may be dark. Check the
distance from the subject when recording.
Cautions for Use
∫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.
≥
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
– 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, 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. If the 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.
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.
Troubleshooting
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