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Panasonic DMC-FZ100 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FZ100
Model No.
Before use, please read these 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.
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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FZ100 Model No. Before use, please read these 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.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 3 ∫ About the battery pack 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. •...
  • Page 4 • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) •...
  • Page 5 -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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ................2 Standard Accessories ................... 7 Names of the Components ................8 Charging the Battery ................... 11 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......15 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..............16 •...

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or DMW-BMB9E...

  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Lens Flash Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp Lens hood attachment part [Q.MENU] button/Delete button 9 10 111213 [DISPLAY] button LCD monitor Flash open button Diopter adjustment dial 10 Viewfinder [EVF/LCD] button 12 [AF/AE LOCK] button 13 Rear dial Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
  • Page 9 16 Cursor buttons 2/ Self-timer button 4/ Function button Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode menu that is used often. [FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/ [WHITE BALANCE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.] 1/ ISO 3/ Exposure compensation/ Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown...
  • Page 10 When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BMB9E) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic.
  • Page 12 Connect the AC cable. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start.
  • Page 13 CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD 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].)

  • Page 14: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ (48 GB, 64 GB) 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.

  • Page 15: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.

  • Page 16: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    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.

  • Page 17: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Programme 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 [ ] (1-area-focusing) to [ Ø...

  • Page 18: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. • The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part A. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to The mode dial adjust to each mode.
  • Page 19 ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

  • Page 20: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function : Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 21: Scene Detection

    Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET]...

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings ( : Programme Ae Mode)

    ³ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings : Programme AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.

  • Page 23: Programme Shift

    Programme shift In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called programme shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE Mode.

  • Page 24: Compensating The Exposure

    [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed ] Aperture-Priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.

  • Page 26: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually

    [REC] Mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to [ ² • The Manual Exposure Assistance appears for about 10 seconds. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Burst speed can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects. Pictures recorded in burst mode will be recorded as a burst picture group.

  • Page 28: Recording Motion Picture

    [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. • Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures.

  • Page 29: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. • After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to start playback. ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted.

  • Page 30: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied).
  • Page 31 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.9 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 14,100,000 pixels...
  • Page 33 AF: 30 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to ¶ Focus range: AF Macro/MF/Intelligent Auto: 1 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶ Scene Mode: There may be differences in the above settings. Electronic shutter i Mechanical shutter Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed (Burst number/maximum recordable pixels) For mechanical 2 frames/sec (Max.
  • Page 34 LCD monitor: 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 461,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Viewfinder: Colour LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 202,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) (with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter) Flash: Built-in pop up flash Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx.
  • Page 35 Approx. 496 g (excluding card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A84A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A...
  • Page 36 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • The “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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