User manual PANASONIC DMCFZ100

[. . . ] Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ100 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the 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. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo P VQT2U38 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. [. . . ] (These cards are indicated as card in the text. ) Type of card which can be used with this unit SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) Remarks · SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment. · SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment. · Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic. net/avc/sdcard/ information/SDXC. html · Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards. · Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD · Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with "Class 4" or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. · Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic. jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only. ) video standards) may be used as 48 GB, 64 GB cards. Note · Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. (ENG) VQT2U38 15 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery · Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. · We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. · Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BMB9PP). · If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. OPEN LOCK Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A 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. B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. · The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. OPEN LOCK 16 VQT2U38 (ENG) Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) · The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons · The lens barrel extends. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. · You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [, ]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET]. · Press [, ] to return to the settings screen. Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. · It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock. (ENG) VQT2U38 17 Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Program AE Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] menu, [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example:To change the [AF MODE] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [s] (Face detection) in program AE mode with the focus selector switch set to [AF]. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE], and then press 1. · Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [s] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Switching to other menus e. g. : Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 2 3 4 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. · Select a menu item next and set it. 18 VQT2U38 (ENG) Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. · The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. CU ST M Align a desired mode with part A. · Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o) Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. [. . . ] Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. (ENG) VQT2U38 41 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. [. . . ]