Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 User manual

Panasonic
Basic
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ35
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the 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.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call' 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonlc.com/contactlnfo
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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 ofpre-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.
Model No.
Serial No.
Alithium 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.
Information for Your Safety
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.
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference
in aresidential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot 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 acircuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or
an experienced radiolTV 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-FZ35
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 ofthe 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.
Panasonic
DMC-FZ35
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•About the battery pack
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 (+ and -) 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 adoctor.
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.
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.
•
Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for along period of
time with doors
and windows closed.
Warning
Risk offire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60°C (140 OF) or incinerate.
•About the battery charger
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN ABOOKCASE, 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.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 Vand 240 V.
But
·In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a120 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.
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•Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Do not use any other cables except agenuine Panasonic HOMI mini cable (RP-COHM15,
RP-CDHM30; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
•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.
•Ifthe camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (OMW-AC7PP;
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.
•Ifyou record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may
be adversely affected.
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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 alot of sand or dust.
-Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on arainy day
or on abeach.
• 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 center .
•
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.
•Ifcondensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature
of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperatu
re.
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4GB
OK
;';sij~
c:EJ
. 4GB
•About cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SO Memory Card and SOHC Memory Card.
•When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of
Memory Cards.
-
SO Memory Card (8 MB to 2GB)
-SOHC 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 SOHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or
more capacity.
•A 4
GB (or more) Memory Card without an SOHC logo is not based on
the SO 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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Information for Your Safety 2
Before Use
Standard Accessories 9
Names of the Components 10
Preparation
Charging the Battery 13
•About the Battery Life 14
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 16
Setting DatefTime (Clock Set) 17
•Changing the clock setting 17
Setting the Menu 18
•Setting menu items 18
Basic
Selecting the [REC] Mode 20
Taking pictures using the automatic function (U!]: Intelligent Auto Mode) 22
•Scene detection 23
•AF Tracking Function 23
Taking pictures with your favorite settings ([;1: Program AE Mode) 24
•Focusing _ 24
Recording Motion Picture 25
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) 27
Deleting Pictures
28
•To delete asingle picture 28
•To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 28
Others
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) 29
Specifications 30
Digital Camera Accessory System 34
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 35
Request for Service Notice 36
Limited Warranty
37
Customer Services Directory 39
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Before Use
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1
5
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as
of July 2009. These may be subject to change.
1Battery Pack
(Indicated as
battery pack or battery in
the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text)
3USB Connection Cable
4AV Cable
5CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
6CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions
7Shoulder Strap
8Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
9Lens Hood
10 Hood Adaptor
•
SO 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 a7
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 VFC4453
obtaining replacement parts.
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Before Use
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1Lens
2Flash
3Self-timer indicator
AF assist lamp
4Flash open button
5Diopter adjustment dial
6Viewfinder
7Speaker
8Motion picture button
9[AF/AE LOCK] button
10 Joystick
1
6
2
)
3
10 11
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
J../T/"'/~.
Example: When the joystick is moved
toward ... (left)
Place your finger on the right side of the
\.
~ .•
¢@)
joystick, and move the joystick toward
,,\
the left.
or Move'"
Push the joystick straight in.
\.
t®
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,,'
¢
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 buttonl
Single or Burst Mode button
16 [MENU/SET] button
17 Cursor buttons
...1Self-timer button
TI Function button
Assign [REC] Mode menu to Tbutton. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode
menu that is used often.
[REVIEW]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]I
[I.EXPOSURE]
~ IFlash setting button
J..I Exposure compensationl
Auto Bracket/Color Bracket/Flash output adjustment
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with J../T/"'/~.
e.g.: When you press the T(down) button
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
or
Press T
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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 agenuine Panasonic
AC
adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional).
•This camera cannot charge the battery
even when the
AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP;
optional)
is connected to it.
29 Terminal door
30 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket
26
27
28
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30
31 Tripod receptacle
•When you use atripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
32 Card/Battery door
33 Lens barrel
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31 32
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Preparation
• About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is CGR-S006A.
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 aresult of use of acounterfeit
battery pack.
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery. The quality, performance and safety ofthird party
batteries
other than those that are genuine are not guaranteed.
•The battery is
not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
•Charge the battery
in atemperature between 10°C to 35 °C (50 of to 95 OF). (The battery
temperature should also be the same.)
oAttach the battery paying
attention
to the direction of the
battery.
f) Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator ®lights green.
•Charging is complete when the
[CHARGE] indicator ®turns off.
mDetach the battery after
charging
is completed.
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Preparation
•Charging
_'- A_p_p_ro_x_,_1_2_0_m_in _
•The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending
on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery
in hot/cold environments or abattery that has not been used for long
time may be longer than normal.
eNote
•After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical
outlet.
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This
is not amalfunction.
•The battery will become discharged if left for along period
of time after being charged.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it
is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped
up while the battery is fully
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the
battery to swell up.)
•When the operating time
of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life
of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas ofthe power plug.
Otherwise, afire and/or electric shocks may
be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
•Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitorNiewfinder)
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time
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Approx. 470 pictures
Approx. 235 min
(By CIPA standard
in program AE
Mode)

Preparation
•Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitorNiewfinder)
[AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG]
(Recording with picture quality (Recording with picture quality
set to [SH]([Mm set to [HD)([liIm
Approx. 80 min*
Approx. 150 mint
Approx. 80 min
Approx. 150
min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera &Imaging Products Association].
•Temperature:
23°C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.*
•Using aPanasonic SO 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.
*The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD
Mode.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases.
[e.g. When
recording once every 2minutes, the number of recordable pictures
decreases
to about 117.]
•These are standard times taken at atemperature of 23°C (73.4 OF) and ahumidity of 50%.
•The time available for recording varies depending on the environment, the interval
between
recordings, and the manner of use.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
switching the power supply [ON] /[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
*Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2GB. Only the maximum
recordable time for 2
GB is displayed on the screen.
•Playback (When using the LCD monitorNiewfinder)
_ Approx. 480 min
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating
conditions
and storing condition of the battery.
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Preparation
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•Close the flash.
•
We recommend using aPanasonic card.
oSlide the card/battery door to open it.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(CGR-S006A).
•
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the
quality of this product.
mBattery: Insert until it is locked by
...... .the lever ®being careful about the
direction you insert it. Pull the lever
® in 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.
@: Do not touch the connection terminals of
the card.
•The card may be damaged if it is not fully
inserted.
ill O:Close the card/battery door.
8:Slide the card/battery door to the end
and then close it firmly.
•Ifthe card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check
its direction and
then insert it again.
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Preparation
)
mPress [MENU/SET].
®[MENU/SET] button
®Cursor buttons
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
oTurn the camera on.
•The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message
appears. (This message does not appear
in
[PLAYBACKj Mode.)
iJ Press ~/~ to select the items (year, month,
... day, hour, minute, display sequence or time
display format), and press £./T to set.
fir Cancel without setting the clock.
DPress [MENU/SET] to set.
•After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,
switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were
performed.
•When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having
been set, set the clock correctly by following the "Changing the clock setting" procedure
below.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press ~.
•It can be changed in steps 3and 4to set the clock.
•Once acharged battery has been installed for 24 hours, the clock setting is maintained
for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
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Preparation )
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's
clock and power. Check the settings
of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
This section describes
how to select the Program AE Mode settings, and the same setting
can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from
[~] to [~] in the Program AE Mode
• ./T I .... /~ in the steps can be operated with the joystick too.
oTurn the camera on.
®[MENU/SET] button
®[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
©Mode dial
fJ Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [0].
•When selecting the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu
settings, set
the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
to [IB], and proceed to step 4.
mSet the mode dial to [~].
DPress [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by
rotating the zoom lever.
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Preparation
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press .....
(~ iii P"crURE SiZE
~ d, QUAUTY
,rn AS~ECT RAT 0
, [JIso INTEl-LiGEN'T i SO O"
[@] SENSITlvnv
SELECT ",j:XIT •
2 Press" to select the [SETUP]
menu icon
[~j.
3 Press~.
•Select amenu item next and set it.
gPress A/T to select [AF MODE].
•Select the item at the very bottom, and press" to
move to the second screen.
iii Press~.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may
be displayed in adifferent way.
nPress A/T to select [:.s;].
III Press [MENU/SET] to set.
mPress [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
o CLOCK SET
• @ WORLD TIME ft
.iiJ TRliVEL DATE
I ~~~ ~;1ME ,£\1,3
SELECT "'-EXIT
;:\~
~.~.
til TRAVEL DATE
lll) BEEP
F !lJ~) VOLUME [[\,u3
SELECT ,,,,-EXIT
) 2.1
it.. ~'S~ ISO LIMIT SET Ainu
, ~ WHiTE BALANCE A\\Il
:.t~ FACE RECOG. OfF
-l~.
, pM PRE AF ON
SEi.£CT':~EXIT
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Basic
Mode switching
Selecting the [REe] Mode
DTurn the camera on.
®[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
•The power lamp elights when you turn this
unit
on O.
f) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to
[0].
II Switching the mode by rotating
the mode dial.
Align adesired mode with part @.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely
to adjust to each mode. (The
mode dial
rotates 360
0)
•Basic
o
i®
fB
Cia] InteUigentauto mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
(;J Program AE mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
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