Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 User manual

Basic
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ35/DMC-FZ38
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
GC SG
VQT2E91
until
2009/7/27
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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
∫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.
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 Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15,
RP-CDHM30; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and 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 the
camera, disturbing 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 or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC7G;
optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and 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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∫Care of the camera
• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
• Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures.
• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day
or on a beach.
• This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or the repair service centre.
∫About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
∫How to replace the Fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A and B).
Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable.
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 cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.
• When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of
Memory Cards.
– SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
– SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.
• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or
more capacity.
• A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on
the SD Standard and will not work in this product.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
-If you see this symbol-
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................................................................................................. 2
Before Use
Standard Accessories......................................................................................................... 7
Names of the Components ................................................................................................. 8
Preparation
Charging the Battery......................................................................................................... 11
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures................................ 12
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery................................................... 14
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .......................................................................................... 15
• Changing the clock setting ......................................................................................... 15
Setting the Menu............................................................................................................... 16
• Setting menu items..................................................................................................... 16
Basic
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 favourite settings (³: Programme AE Mode) .......................... 22
• Focusing ..................................................................................................................... 22
Recording Motion Picture ................................................................................................. 23
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........................................................................ 25
Deleting Pictures...............................................................................................................26
• To delete a single picture ........................................................................................... 26
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ............................................. 26
Others
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ............................................................ 27
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 28
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Before Use
Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change.
1BatteryPack
(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 Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5 AV Cable
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
11 Hood Adaptor
•SD Memory Card and SDHC 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.)
A: Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region of China and Saudi Arabia
B: Areas Other than Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region of China and
Saudi Arabia
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K1HA14AD0001
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(DMC-FZ35GC)
:
K2CQ29A00002
(DMC-FZ35GC)
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6
7
89
10 11
VFF0522
(DMC-FZ35GC)
VFF0535
(DMC-FZ38SG)
DE-A44B
VYK2U93
CGR-S006E
VYQ4122 VYQ4124
VFC4453
K2CA29A00023
(DMC-FZ38SG)
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Before Use
Names of the Components
1 Lens
2Flash
3 Self-timer indicator
AF assist lamp
4 Flash open button
5 Diopter adjustment dial
6 Viewfinder
7 Speaker
8 Motion picture button
9 [AF/AE LOCK] button
10 Joystick
The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left
and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be pressed to select. In these
operating instructions, it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with
3/4/2/1.
Example: When the joystick is moved
toward 2(left)
Place your finger on the right side of the
joystick, and move the joystick toward
the left.
or Move 2
Push the joystick straight in.
or Press
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Before Use
11 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
12 LCD monitor
13 [EVF/LCD] button
14 [DISPLAY] button
15 Delete button/
Single or Burst Mode button
16 [MENU/SET] button
17 Cursor buttons
18 Stereo microphone
19 Zoom lever
20 Shutter button
21 [FOCUS] button
22 Mode dial
23 Camera ON/OFF switch
24 Power lamp
25 [AF/AF#/MF] button
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.
[REVIEW]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]/
[I.EXPOSURE]
1/ Flash setting button
3/ Exposure compensation/
Auto Bracket/Colour 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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Before Use
26 Shoulder strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will
not drop it.
27 [HDMI] socket
28 [DC IN] socket
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC7G; optional).
•This camera cannot charge the battery
even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7G;
optional) is connected to it.
29 Terminal door
30 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket
31 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
32 Card/Battery door
33 Lens barrel
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