Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ100 User manual

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 section.
until
2010/7/17
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PC
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
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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
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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 ................................................................................... 7
Names of the Components ........................................................................... 8
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 11
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 14
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 15
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 16
• Changing the clock setting.................................................................... 16
Setting the Menu ......................................................................................... 17
Selecting the [REC] Mode........................................................................... 18
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ......................................................................... 20
• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 21
• AF Tracking Function............................................................................ 21
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
( : Program AE Mode) ............................................................................. 22
• Program shift......................................................................................... 23
Compensating the Exposure....................................................................... 24
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speed .......................... 25
• [ ] Aperture-Priority AE ..................................................................... 25
• [ ] Shutter-Priority AE ....................................................................... 25
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually ........................................ 26
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .............................................................. 27
Recording Motion Picture............................................................................ 28
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])...................................................29
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 29
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ............................................................................................... 30
Specifications.............................................................................................. 32
Digital Camera Accessory System.............................................................. 36
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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 in
Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information
about obtaining replacement parts.
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VYQ5606
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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
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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
CUST
M
25
18
19
21
20
22
2324
17
MIC
REMOTE
AV OUT/DIGITAL
27
28
26
30
29
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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
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