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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Operating Instructions

Model No.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.

Digital Camera

DMC-FZ38
Basic
VQT2E88

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT2E88...

  • 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: Before Use

    ∫ IMPORTANT Caution for AC mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured For your safety, please read the following in accordance with the following code: text carefully. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. This appliance is supplied with a moulded As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the three pin mains plug for your safety and...
  • Page 4 • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
  • Page 5 • A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
  • Page 6 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/ By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • AF Tracking Function......22 • All enquiries transactions and distribution Taking pictures with your favourite facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. settings • It couldn’t be simpler! (³: Programme AE Mode) ..... 23 •...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Before Use Before Use Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Lens Flash Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp Flash open button Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Speaker Motion picture button [AF/AE LOCK] button 10 Joystick 14 15 16 17 The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be pressed to select.
  • Page 10 Before Use 11 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 12 LCD monitor 13 [EVF/LCD] button 14 [DISPLAY] button 15 Delete button/ Single or Burst Mode button 16 [MENU/SET] button 17 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.
  • Page 11 27 [HDMI] socket 28 [DC IN] socket • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7E; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7E;...

  • Page 12: Preparation

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. The quality, performance and safety of third party batteries other than those that are genuine are not guaranteed.

  • Page 13: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Preparation ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 120 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.
  • Page 14 CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% 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 15: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 17: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximise your picture taking experience. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Programme AE Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
  • Page 18 Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen.

  • Page 19: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Basic Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch • The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
  • Page 20 Basic ∫ 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 21: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic 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 22: Scene Detection

    Basic 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] ¢...

  • Page 23: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (³: Programme Ae Mode)

    Basic ³ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings : Programme AE Mode) ³ 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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] ...

  • Page 24: Recording Motion Picture

    Basic [REC] mode: Recording Motion Picture This can record 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. However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
  • Page 25 Basic Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.) • The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures. •...

  • Page 26: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

  • Page 27: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [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. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].

  • Page 28: Others

    Reader(R)] and then follow the messages on the screen to install. ∫ 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 29: Specifications

    Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.3 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 0.6 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.6 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary...
  • Page 30 Others ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Still picture: AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] Mode: 1600 to 6400 Motion pictures: AUTO/400/800/1600/3200/6400 Shutter speed Still picture: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second Wide: 60 seconds to 1/1300th of a second Tele: [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Motion pictures: 1/30 to 1/20000th of a second Creative Motion Picture Mode...
  • Page 31 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A44A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGR-S006E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity (Minimum): 7.2 V/695 mAh (ENG) VQT2E88...
  • Page 32 • SDHC Logo is a trademark. • The “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” and the “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” 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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