User manual PANASONIC DMC-FZ72EB

[. . . ] Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ72 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Web Site: http://www. panasonic-europe. com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. EB VQT5B69 M0713KZ0 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. [. . . ] •• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. •• A lens hood is not supplied with this unit. •• SILKYPIX Developer Studio is not provided on the supplied CD-ROM. Download this software from the website and install it on your computer to use. (→23) (ENG) VQT5B69 7 Standard accessories ■■Optional Accessories Battery pack DC coupler*1 Flash MC protector ND filter PL filter (Circular Type) AV Cable USB connection cable Lens adaptor Tele Conversion Lens*2 Close-up Lens*2 DMW-BMB9 DMW-DCC6 DMW-AC8 DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL500 DMW-LMCH55 DMW-LNDH55 DMW-LPL55 DMW-AVC1 DMW-USBC1 DMW-LA8 DMW-LT55 DMW-LC55 AC adaptor*1 *1  he AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler T *2  he lens adaptor (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or close-up T •• Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. lens. The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre •• For customers within the U. K. : 0844 844 3899 •• For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333 •• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays). •• For further support on your product, please visit our website: www. panasonic. co. uk •• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (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 U. K. •• 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. VQT5B69 (ENG) Direct Sales at Panasonic U. K. 8 Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 15 16 8 9 10 11 12 17 18 19 20 24 25 26 27 28 29 22 23 21 30 31 32 33 34 (ENG) VQT5B69 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Power lamp 2 Camera [ON/OFF] switch 3 Mode dial 4 Flash 5 Speaker •• Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 6 Lens barrel 7 Lens 8 Shoulder strap eyelet 9 [FOCUS] button 10 [   ] (Burst Mode) button 11 Shutter button 12 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 13 Tripod mount •• Do not attach to a tripod with a 5. 5 mm (0. 22 inch) or longer screw. 14 Card/Battery door 15 Release lever 16 DC coupler cover •• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E: optional) are used. •• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E: optional). 17 Hot shoe •• Do not attach other than the external flash on the hot shoe. •• Battery/charger connector is dirty. The ●● battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The You ●● cannot charge the battery of this unit using a USB connection cable. This is not a malfunction. ■■About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9E. 12 VQT5B69 (ENG) Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery •• Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Battery: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way and then check that it is locked by lever •• Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery. Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Card: Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it •• To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. Lever Close the card/battery door and slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BMB9E). [. . . ] •• Check the plug direction and insert straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation) Press on the camera to select [PC], and press [MENU/SET] Copy the pictures to the computer For ●● Windows For ●● Mac Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer. Copy the picture files in the “DCIM” folder to your computer (except AVCHD motion pictures). Cancel the connection and disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) (ENG) VQT5B69 23 Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens DC 8. 4 V When recording with LCD Monitor: 1. 6 W When recording with Viewfinder: 1. 5 W When playing back with LCD Monitor: 1. 0 W When playing back with Viewfinder: 0. 7 W 16, 100, 000 pixels 1/2. 3″ MOS sensor, total pixel number 16, 800, 000 pixels Primary colour filter Optical 60 x zoom f=3. 58 mm to 215 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 20 mm to 1200 mm)/ F Max. Tele:  5. 9 to F8. 0 F Optical method 30 cm (0. 98 feet) (Max. [. . . ]