User manual PANASONIC LUMIX G VARIO

[. . . ] Book 3 ページ ２００８年８月２７日　水曜日　午後１時３７分 ENGLISH -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly 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. [. . . ] If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor before using the product. Attaching/Detaching the Lens ≥ Refer also to the camera’s operating instructions for attaching and detaching the lens. ˆ« Attaching the Lens ≥ Check that the camera is turned off. A: Lens Rear Cap      1 2 3 4 2 Align the lens fitting marks B (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. VFC4358 VYC0986 VYF3201 VFC4315 1 2 3 4 Lens Storage Bag Lens Hood Lens Cap Lens Rear Cap (The lens cap and lens rear cap are attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase. ) • Do not press the lens release button when you attach a lens. €¢ Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched. Book 6 ページ ２００８年８月２７日　水曜日　午後１時３７分 ∫ Detaching the Lens ≥ Check that the camera is turned off. ˆ« Attaching the Lens Hood (Supplied Accessory) Insert the lens hood into the lens, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops. Press the lens release button C while turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to detach it. €¢ Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not get scratched. €¢ Attach the body cap to the camera so no dirt or dust will get inside the main unit. ρƒ D: Fit to the mark ∫ Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap ≥ Be careful not to lose the lens cap. ˆ« Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood 1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. Book 7 ページ ２００８年８月２７日　水曜日　午後１時３７分 2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the same way as shown previously. ‰¥ When taking pictures with the flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the screen may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. ‰¥ When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood. ˆ« Attaching Filters ≥ Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one PL filter (optional) or MC protector (optional) is used or if thick filters and/or protectors are used. ] switch When the lens is attached to the camera the stabilizer function is set to activate if the [O. ‰¥ The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. €“ When taking pictures while following a moving subject. €“ When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. [. . . ] ‰¥ Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the paint to peel. ‰¥ Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth. ‰¥ Use a dry, dust cloth to remove dirt and dust on the zoom ring and focus ring. ≥ Do not use a household detergent or a chemically treated cloth. [. . . ]