Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ100 User manual

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ100
Before use, please read these 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
EB
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT2U49
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic
Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them
handy for future reference. 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.
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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Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI
mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-
AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please
observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF-
KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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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.
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 or
incinerate.
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∫About the battery charger
•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord
is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is
connected to an electrical outlet.
∫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-AC8E; 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.
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.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and
used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products
and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection
points, in accordance with your national legislation and the
Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you 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.
For more information about collection and recycling of old
products and batteries, please contact your local municipality,
your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you
purchased the items.
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]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the
Directive for the chemical involved.
Cd
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 2
Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 8
Names of the Components ......................................................................... 11
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 14
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 17
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 18
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 19
• Changing the clock setting.................................................................... 19
Setting the Menu ......................................................................................... 20
Selecting the [REC] Mode........................................................................... 21
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ......................................................................... 23
• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 24
• AF Tracking Function............................................................................ 24
Taking pictures with your favourite settings
( : Programme AE Mode) ........................................................................ 25
• Programme shift.................................................................................... 26
Compensating the Exposure....................................................................... 27
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speed .......................... 28
• [ ] Aperture-Priority AE ..................................................................... 28
• [ ] Shutter-Priority AE ....................................................................... 28
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually ........................................ 29
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .............................................................. 30
Recording Motion Picture............................................................................ 31
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])................................................... 32
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 33
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ............................................................................................... 34
Specifications.............................................................................................. 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 AC Mains Lead
4 USB Connection Cable
5AVCable
6 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
7 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions
8 Shoulder Strap
9 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
10 Lens Hood
•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.
•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service
Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
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12
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56
78
910
VFC4453
K1HA14AD0003
K1HA14CD0004
VYQ5607 VYQ5606
K2CT39A00002
DE-A84ADMW-BMB9E
VFF0640
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Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
•For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333
•Visit our website for product information
www.panasonic.co.uk.
•E-mail: [e-mail]
Technical Support for AV Software
•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869
•For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
•For customers: 0844 844 3856
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence
by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.,
Friday 9.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)
•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.pas-europe.com.
•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
•All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by
Panasonic UK Ltd.
•It couldn’t be simpler!
•Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished
products, take a browse on our website for further details.
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∫Optional Accessories
•SDXC Memory Card
64 GB: RP-SDW64GE1K
48 GB: RP-SDW48GE1K
•SDHC Memory Card
32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K/RP-SDP32GE1K
24 GB: RP-SDP24GE1K
16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDP16GE1K
8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/RP-SDR08GE1A
4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/RP-SDR04GE1A
•SD Memory Card
2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A
¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic
DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
¢2 The lens adapter (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or
close-up lens.
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
•Battery Pack
DMW-BMB9E
•AC Adaptor¢1
DMW-AC8EB
•HDMI mini cable:
RP-CDHM15E/RP-CDHM30E
•DC Coupler¢1
DMW-DCC6F
•PL Filter/MC Protector/ND Filter
DMW-LPL52E/DMW-LMC52E/
DMW-LND52E
•Tele Conversion Lens¢2
DMW-LT55E
•Close-up Lens¢2
DMW-LC55E
•Lens Adapter¢2
DMW-LA5E
•Flash
DMW-FL220E/DMW-FL360E/
DMW-FL500E
•Remote Shutter
DMW-RSL1E
•Stereo Microphone
DMW-MS1E
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