Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ100 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ100
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to the Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
contained on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
until
2010/7/17
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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
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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.
•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.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the
product you have purchased. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
•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.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•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 Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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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 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.
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-FZ100
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.
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∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
∫About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals (iand j) with metal objects.
•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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
(140 oF) or incinerate.
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.
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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30;
optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
-If you see this symbol-
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
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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Contents
Information for Your Safety...........................................................................3
Standard Accessories...................................................................................8
Names of the Components ...........................................................................9
Charging the Battery...................................................................................12
About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................15
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................17
• Changing the clock setting....................................................................17
Setting the Menu.........................................................................................18
Selecting the [REC] Mode...........................................................................19
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode).........................................................................21
• Scene Detection....................................................................................22
• AF Tracking Function............................................................................22
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
( : Program AE Mode).............................................................................23
• Program shift.........................................................................................24
Compensating the Exposure.......................................................................25
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speed ..........................26
• [ ] Aperture-Priority AE.....................................................................26
• [ ] Shutter-Priority AE.......................................................................26
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually........................................27
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..............................................................28
Recording Motion Picture............................................................................29
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])...................................................30
Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................30
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ...............................................................................................31
Specifications..............................................................................................33
Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................37
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................39
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .................................................40
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2010. 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)
3 USB Connection Cable
4AVCable
5 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
6 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions
7 Shoulder Strap
8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
9LensHood
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are indicated
as card in the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures
on the built-in memory when you are
not using a card.
•For information about optional
accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera
Accessory System”.
•If any accessories are lost, customers
should contact Panasonic’s parts
department at 1 800 833-9626 for further
information about obtaining replacement
parts.
3
12
4
56
78
9
VFC4453
K1HA14AD0003 K1HA14CD0004
VYQ5607
VYQ5606
DE-A83B
VFF0639
DMW-BMB9PP
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Names of the Components
1Lens
2Flash
3 Self-Timer indicator
AF assist lamp
4 Lens hood attachment part
5 [Q.MENU] button/Delete button
6 [DISPLAY] button
7 LCD monitor
8 Flash open button
9 Diopter adjustment dial
10 Viewfinder
11 [EVF/LCD] button
12 [AF/AE LOCK] button
13 Rear dial
14 Playback button
15 [MENU/SET] button
Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial
123
4
8
56
7
910 111213
14
15
16
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16 Cursor buttons
17 Stereo microphone
18 Zoom lever
19 Shutter button
20 Motion picture button
21 Burst Mode button
22 Power lamp
23 Camera ON/OFF switch
24 Mode dial
25 Hot Shoe
26 [MIC/REMOTE] terminal door
27 Shoulder strap eyelet
28 [MIC/REMOTE] socket
29 [HDMI] socket
30 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
31 Terminal door
32 [FOCUS] button
33 Focus selector switch
2/ Self-Timer button
4/ Function button
Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4button. It is convenient to register [REC]
Mode menu that is used often.
[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/
[WHITE BALANCE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/
[REMAINING DISP.]
1/ISO
3/ Exposure compensation/
Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown
in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4(down) button
or Press 4
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25
18
19
21
20
22
2324
17
MIC
REMOTE
AV OUT/DIGITAL
27
28
26
30
29
3132
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34 Speaker
35 Lens barrel
36 Release lever
37 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
38 Card/Battery door
39 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP;
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).
•We recommend you use a battery with
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor
when recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the
AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor
is disconnected etc., the motion picture
being recorded will not be recorded.
34 35
37 38
3
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Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9PP.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used
safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BMB9PP) supports this function. The
only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic
products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by
Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used).
Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety
of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are
not genuine Panasonic products.
∫Charging
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between
10
o C to 30 o C (50 o F to 86 o F). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
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 battery pack. To
ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.
Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.
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∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the
battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 ºC to 30 ºC (50
o F to 86 o F).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them
with a dry cloth.
Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
•Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery
after charging is completed.
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator Ais turned on and charging
will start.
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator Aof the charger will turn off
once the charging has completed without any problem.
90°
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∫Charging
∫Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical
Image Stabilizer Function is set to [AUTO].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature
of the battery decreases.
∫Playback (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Charging time Approx. 155 min
Number of recordable
pictures Approx. 410 pictures (By CIPA standard in
Program AE Mode)
Recording time Approx. 205 min
Playback time Approx. 330 min
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 40 MB
•The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card
being used becomes full.
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for
a card.
The following cards which conform tothe SD video standard can be used with this
unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
•Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD
video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
•Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD
video standards) may be used as 48 GB, 64 GB cards.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢with “Class 4” or higher when recording
motion pictures in [AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with
“Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Built-in Memory
Card
Type of card which can be
used with this unit Remarks
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB) •SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC
Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card
compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with
SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are
compatible when using the SDXC Memory
Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/
information/SDXC.html
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
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Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery
•Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.
•Close the flash.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow and open
the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic
batteries (DMW-BMB9PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by
the lever Abeing careful about
the direction you insert it. Pull the
lever Ain 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.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of
the card.
•The card may be damaged if it is not fully
inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
LOCK
OPEN
LOCK
OPEN
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
BCursor buttons
•The lens barrel extends.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1to select the items
(year, month, day, hour, minute,
display sequence or time display
format), and press 3/4to set.
•You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [‚].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
•Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
•It can be changed in steps 3and 4to set the clock.
Changing the clock setting
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Setting the Menu
This section describes how to select the Program AE Mode settings, and the
same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] menu, [PLAYBACK] menu
and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example:To change the [AF MODE] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š]
(Face detection) in program AE mode with the focus selector
switch set to [AF].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Press 3
/ 4to select [AF MODE], and then
press 1.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or
it may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4to select [š] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
2Press 2.
3Press 4to select the [SETUP] menu icon
[].
4Press 1.
•Select a menu item next and set it.
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Mode switching
Basic
Selecting the [REC] Mode
Turn the camera on.
•The power lamp 2lights when you turn this
unit on 1.
Switching the mode by rotating the
mode dial.
Align a desired mode with part A.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to
adjust to each mode. (The mode dial
rotates 360 o)
∫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.
CUST
M
CUST
M
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∫Advanced
∫Advanced Scene Mode
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
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.
Custom Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
My Color Mode
Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among
twelve color modes, and then take pictures.
Portrait Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
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 Portrait Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time
scenery.
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