User manual PANASONIC HX012E

[. . . ] The LEICA DG lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards. €¢ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. Book 3 ページ ２０１６年５月３０日　月曜日　午前１１時５分 ENGLISH -If you see this symbolDisposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. [. . . ] 5 6 7 Lens fitting mark Contact points Lens mount rubber 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lens surface Aperture ring Rotate this to adjust the aperture value. €¢ If you set the camera to Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode, the aperture value of the ring will be enabled. €¢ If you set the position of the aperture ring to [A], the aperture value of the camera will be enabled. Note • When you take pictures with the camera’s flash, the periphery of the screen may appear dark. In that case, we recommend using an external flash. €¢ In very quiet situations Auto Focus operating sounds may be recorded during motion picture recording. in such situations , switching to Manual Focus will improve the situation. €¢ The aperture can be adjusted with the aperture ring only when a Panasonic digital camera is attached to the lens. (As of June 2016) 3 Focus ring Rotate to focus when taking pictures with manual focus (MF). Book 6 ページ ２０１６年５月３０日　月曜日　午前１１時５分 Attaching/Detaching the Lens For information on how to attach and remove the lens, refer to the operating instructions for your digital camera. €¢ Before attaching or detaching the lens, check that the digital camera is turned off. €¢ Before attaching the lens to the digital camera, remove the lens rear cap by rotating it in the direction of the arrow. €¢ To prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on or entering the lens, be sure to attach the lens cap/ lens rear cap after detaching the lens from the digital camera. Using the Lens Hoods ∫ Attaching the Lens Hood (Supplied Accessory) 1 Align the mark A ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens. 2 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks and then align the mark B ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens. ˆ« Attaching Filters • Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more filters at the same time. €¢ It is possible to attach the lens cap with the filter already attached. €¢ When using the lens hood and a filter at the same time, attach the filter first. €¢ You cannot attach a conversion lens or adaptor to this lens. A filter may be used, but attaching any other element may cause damage to the lens. Book 7 ページ ２０１６年５月３０日　月曜日　午前１１時５分 ∫ Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood 1 Rotate the lens hood C in the direction of the arrow and then remove. Note • If you use a lens hood and the flash at the same time, the lens hood will block the light from the flash, causing the lower portion of the screen to darken (vignetting) and making it impossible to adjust the amount of light. [. . . ] €¢ If dust or dirt accumulates on the lens mount rubber, focus ring, or aperture ring, wipe it off with a dry dust-free cloth. • Do not use a household detergent or a chemically treated cloth. Troubleshooting A sound is heard when the camera is turned on or off. When I take pictures of a bright subject, such as a subject outside, or when I take pictures with a large aperture value, the lens makes a sound. [. . . ]