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Basic
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ35
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the 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.
VQT2G40
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
until
2009/7/15
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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.
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag
located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your
convenient Camera information source. 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.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
Model No.
Serial No.
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FZ35
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DMC-FZ35
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∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
∫About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60
x
C (140
o
F) or incinerate.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power
supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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∫Cautions for Use
•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).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP;
optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may
be adversely affected.
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∫Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
•Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures.
•Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day
or on a beach.
•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or the repair service center.
∫About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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∫About cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.
•When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of
Memory Cards.
–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.
•You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or
more capacity.
•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.
-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.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety................................................................................................. 2
Before Use
Standard Accessories......................................................................................................... 9
Names of the Components............................................................................................... 10
Preparation
Charging the Battery.........................................................................................................13
• About the Battery Life .................................................................................................14
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery...................................................16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .......................................................................................... 17
• Changing the clock setting .........................................................................................17
Setting the Menu...............................................................................................................18
• Setting menu items..................................................................................................... 18
Basic
Selecting the [REC] Mode ................................................................................................ 20
Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)......................... 22
• Scene detection.......................................................................................................... 23
• AF Tracking Function ................................................................................................. 23
Taking pictures with your favorite settings (³: Program AE Mode)................................. 24
• Focusing..................................................................................................................... 24
Recording Motion Picture .................................................................................................25
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........................................................................ 27
Deleting Pictures...............................................................................................................28
• To delete a single picture ...........................................................................................28
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures............................................. 28
Others
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ............................................................29
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 30
Digital Camera Accessory System ...................................................................................34
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form............................................................................. 35
Request for Service Notice............................................................................................... 36
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................... 37
Customer Services Directory............................................................................................ 39
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Before Use
Before Use
Standard 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.
1Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in
the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4 AV Cable
5 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
6 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions
7 Shoulder Strap
8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
9 Lens Hood
10 Hood Adaptor
•SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
are indicated as card in the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
•For information about optional accessories,
refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory
System”.
•If any accessories are lost, customers should
contact Panasonic’s parts department at
1 800 833-9626 for further information about
obtaining replacement parts.
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Names of the Components
1 Lens
2Flash
3 Self-timer indicator
AF assist lamp
4 Flash open button
5 Diopter adjustment dial
6 Viewfinder
7 Speaker
8 Motion picture button
9 [AF/AE LOCK] button
10 Joystick
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. In these
operating instructions, it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with
3/4/2/1.
Example: When the joystick is moved
toward 2 (left)
Place your finger on the right side of the
joystick, and move the joystick toward
the left.
or Move 2
Push the joystick straight in.
or Press
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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
18 Stereo microphone
19 Zoom lever
20 Shutter button
21 [FOCUS] button
22 Mode dial
23 Camera ON/OFF switch
24 Power lamp
25 [AF/AF#/MF] button
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.
[REVIEW]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]/
[I.EXPOSURE]
1/ Flash setting button
3/ Exposure compensation/
Auto Bracket/Color Bracket/Flash output adjustment
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
or Press 4
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26 Shoulder strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will
not drop it.
27 [HDMI] socket
28 [DC IN] socket
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional).
•This camera cannot charge the battery
even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP;
optional) is connected to it.
29 Terminal door
30 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket
31 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
32 Card/Battery door
33 Lens barrel
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27
28
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30
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Preparation
Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is CGR-S006A.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery. The quality, performance and safety of third party
batteries other than those that are genuine are not guaranteed.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
•Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery
temperature should also be the same.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.
Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator A lights green.
•Charging is complete when the
[CHARGE] indicator A turns off.
Detach the battery after
charging is completed.
90°
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Preparation
∫Charging
•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.
Note
•After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical
outlet.
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery will become discharged if left for a long period of time after being charged.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the
battery to swell up.)
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
∫Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Charging time Approx. 120 min
About the Battery Life
Number of recordable
pictures Approx. 470 pictures (By CIPA standard in program AE
Mode)
Recording time Approx. 235 min
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Preparation
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•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].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
¢The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD
Mode.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases.
[e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures
decreases to about 117.]
∫Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
•These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%.
•The time available for recording varies depending on the environment, the interval
between recordings, and the manner of use.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
¢Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
∫Playback (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating
conditions and storing condition of the battery.
[AVCHD Lite]
(Recording with picture quality
set to [SH]([ ]))
[MOTION JPEG]
(Recording with picture quality
set to [HD]([ ]))
Continuous
recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 150 min Approx. 150 min¢
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 80 min Approx. 80 min¢
Playback time Approx. 480 min
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Preparation
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the
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-S006A).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the
quality of this product.
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 card/battery door to the end
and then close it firmly.
•If the card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.
B
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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
BCursor buttons
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.
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,
switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were
performed.
•When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” procedure
below.
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.
•Once a charged battery has been installed for 24 hours, the clock setting is maintained
for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
Changing the clock setting
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Preparation
Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize
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.
This section describes how to select the Program AE Mode settings, and the same setting
can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Program AE Mode
•3/4/2/1 in the steps can be operated with the joystick too.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
CMode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
•When selecting the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
to [(], and proceed to step 4.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Setting menu items
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by
rotating the zoom lever.
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press 2.
2Press 4 to select the [SETUP]
menu icon [ ].
3Press 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.
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 [š].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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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.
Align a desired mode with part B.
•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.
Program AE mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
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∫Advanced
∫Advanced Scene Mode
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.
Creative motion picture mode
Record motion picture with manual settings.
Custom mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
My Color mode
Easily adjust color, brightness and saturation when taking a picture.
Portrait mode
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery mode
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
Sports mode
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Close-up mode
Use this mode to take pictures of a close-by subject.
Night portrait mode
Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time scenery.
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[REC] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
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.
•The following functions are activated automatically.
–Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent Exposure)/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to [ñ].
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC7PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being
written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted].
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer
operate normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the
operation again.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject
is focused.
•The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face
by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
•The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to .
•The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance
at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on
the zoom magnification.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.
•
The access indication lights red when pictures are being
recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
•When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will
adjust the focus and exposure. (Face detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R]
is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
¢When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces
already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves.
Scene detection
¦>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] •Only when [‡] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
[i-BABY]¢
AF Tracking Function
1Press [FOCUS].
•[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
•AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the
screen.
•Press [FOCUS] again to cancel.
2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and
press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject
•AF tracking frame will turn yellow.
•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be
chosen.
•Press [FOCUS] to cancel.
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[REC] Mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
(³: Program 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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!].
AMode dial
B[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Aim the AF area at the point you
want to focus on.
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
AFocus indication
BAF area (normal)
CAF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus range is 30 cm (0.99 feet) (Wide)/2 m
(6.57 feet) (Tele) to .
Press the halfway pressed shutter button
fully to take a picture.
•The access indication lights red when pictures are
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Focusing
Focus When the subject is
focused When the subject
is not focused
Focus indication On Blinks
AF area White>Green White>Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
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[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.)
∫Modes that can be used when recording a motion picture
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Select the mode.
AMode dial
BMotion picture button
Item Settings/Note
ñIntelligent Auto mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match
the subject and the recording conditions, so you can leave
the settings to the camera and take motion pictures easily.
³/±/´/² mode Record motion pictures by automatically setting aperture
and shutter speed.
Creative motion picture
mode Record motion pictures by manually setting aperture and
shutter speed.
Custom mode Record motion pictures with selected custom mode
settings.
¿Scene mode Record motion pictures that match the scene being
recorded.
[PORTRAIT] Record motion pictures with settings suitable for portraits.
[SCENERY] Record motion pictures with settings suitable for scenery.
[SPORTS] It will be a normal motion picture recording during the
motion picture recording.
[CLOSE-UP] Record motion pictures with settings suitable for close-ups.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT] Record clear motion pictures with low light setting [ ]
inside dim rooms or at dusk.
My Color mode Record motion pictures in My Color mode setting.
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Note
•The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 3 and
4.
¢1 The screen that is displayed during motion picture mode setting is different depending on the
setting of the [REC MODE].
¢2[!] will not be displayed in the Creative Motion Picture Mode.
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.
•Focus can be achieved during recording by pressing [FOCUS].
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button indicating start/stop of motion
picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP LEVEL].
•If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera
stops recording automatically.
AStill picture recording
screen
BMotion picture mode
setting¢1
CMotion picture
recording screen
DStill picture mode
setting¢2
B
A
C
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
AFile number
BPicture number
∫Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
Press and hold 2/1 during playback.
•The file number A and the picture number B only change one by one. Release 2/1 when the
number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture.
•If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.
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
[(].
2: Play back the previous picture
1: Play back the next picture
2:Fast rewind
1: Fast forward
A
B
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[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 [‚].
A[DISPLAY] button
B[‚] button
Press 2 to select [YES] and then press
[MENU/SET].
To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures
Press [‚].
Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then
press [MENU/SET].
•[DELETE ALL] > step 5.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and
then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this
step.)
•[ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is
pressed again, the setting is canceled.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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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) recorded on the
CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
∫For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
Select the desired language and then
click [Operating Instructions] to
install.
(Example: When an English language OS)
Double click the “Operating
Instructions” shortcut icon on the
desktop.
∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or
print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the
following Web Site.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_allversions.html
If using Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows Vista and SP1
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click [Adobe(R)
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.
∫For Macintosh
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and
then copy the PDF file with the desired language
inside the folder.
Double click the PDF file to open it.
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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
color filter
Lens: Optical 18kzoom, fl4.8 mm to 86.4 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 27 mm to 486 mm)
Wide: F2.8 to F8.0
(when recording motion pictures: F2.8 to F8.0)
Tele: F4.4 to F8.0
(when recording motion pictures: F4.4 to F13)
Digital zoom: Max. 4k
Extended
optical zoom:
(Except for the maximum
picture size for each
aspect ratio)
Max. 35.2k
Focus: Auto focus/AF Macro/Macro zoom/Manual focus
Face detection/AF Tracking/11-area-focusing/1-area-focusing
(High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing
Focus range: AF: 30 cm (0.99 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to
AF Macro/MF/Intelligent auto:
1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to
However, 2 m (6.57 feet) to for 4k to 10k zoom
1 m (3.28 feet) to for 11k to 18k zoom
Scene Mode: There may be differences in the above settings.
Shutter system: Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Burst recording
Burst speed: Approx.
2.3 pictures/second
Number of recordable
pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine)
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Hi-speed burst
Burst speed: Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
(3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture
size.)
Number of recordable
pictures: 15 to 100
(differs depending on the type of Card and the recording
conditions)
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: Wide: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
Tele: 60 seconds to 1/1300th of a second
[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
Motion pictures: 1/30 to 1/20000th of a second
Creative Motion Picture Mode
(Manual exposure/Manual focus): 1/8 to 1/20000th of a second
White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Flash/Incandescent
lights/White set1/White set2/White balance K set
Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/
Manual exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV)
Metering mode: Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor: 2.7q TFT LCD
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Viewfinder: Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 201,000 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
(with diopter adjustment j4 to i4diopter)
Flash: Built-in pop up flash
Flash range: [ISO AUTO]
Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 8.5 m (27.9 feet) (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced
flash OFF
Microphone: Stereo
Speaker: Monaural
Recording media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC
Memory Card
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Picture size
Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [X]
4000k3000 pixels, 3264k2448 pixels, 2560k1920 pixels,
2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 640k480 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [Y]
4000k2672 pixels, 3264k2176 pixels, 2560k1712 pixels,
2048k1360 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [W]
4000k2248 pixels, 3264k1840 pixels, 2560k1440 pixels,
1920k1080 pixels
Motion pictures: [AVCHD Lite] (With audio)
When set to [SH]: 1280k720 pixels
(60p recording¢/17 Mbps, only when card is used) /
When set to [H]: 1280k720 pixels
(60p recording¢/13 Mbps, only when card is used) /
When set to [L]: 1280k720 pixels
(60p recording¢/9 Mbps, only when card is used)
¢
CCD output is at 30 fps
[MOTION JPEG] (With audio)
When set to [HD]: 1280k720 pixels
(30 frames / sec., only when card is used) /
When set to [WVGA]: 848k480 pixels
(30 frames / sec., only when card is used) /
When set to [VGA]: 640k480 pixels
(30 frames / sec., only when card is used) /
When set to [QVGA]: 320k240 pixels (30 frames / sec.)
Quality: Fine/Standard/RAW/RAWiJPEG
Recording file format
Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based
on “Exif 2.21” standard)/RAW, DPOF corresponding
Motion pictures with
audio: AVCHD Lite/QuickTime Motion JPEG
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Interface
Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video/audio: NTSC
Audio line output (stereo)
Terminal
[DIGITAL/AV OUT]: Dedicated jack (14 pin)
[DC IN]: Type 3 jack
[HDMI]: MiniHDMI TypeC
Dimensions: Approx. 117.6 mm (W)k75.8 mm (H)k88.9 mm (D)
[4 5/8q (W)k3q(H)k3 1/2q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (weight): Approx. 367 g/12.94 oz (excluding card and battery)
Approx. 414 g/14.60 oz (with card and battery)
Operating temperature: 0oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
Operating humidity: 10% to 80%
Language select: [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]
Battery Charger
(Panasonic DE-A43B): Information for your safety
Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A
Output: CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A
Equipment mobility: Movable
Battery Pack
(lithium-ion)
(Panasonic
CGR-S006A): Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity
(Minimum): 7.2 V/695 mAh
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Digital Camera Accessory System
¢1 The battery cannot be charged with the AC adaptor. Use the supplied charger.
¢2 The lens adaptor (DMW-LA3; optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or
close-up lens.
•NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local
dealer.
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card
Accessory# Description
Figure
DMW-AC7PP
AC Adaptor
1
CGR-S006A
Lithum Ion Battery
:
MC Protector
:
ND Filter
Close-up Lens
2
Lens Adaptor
: DMW-LMC46
: DMW-LND46
DMW-LT55
DMW-LC55
DMW-LA3
Tele Conversion Lens
2
PL Filter
DMW-LPL46
::
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K
RP-SDW02GU1K
RP-SDP16GU1K
RP-SDP12GU1K
RP-SDP08GU1K
RP-SDP04GU1K
RP-SDP02GU1K
RP-SDR08GU1A
RP-SDR04GU1A
RP-SDR02GU1A
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30
HDMI mini Cable
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms. First Last
Street Address
City State Zip
Phone#:
Day ( )
Night ()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
MasterCard
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
2. Items Ordered
QuantityAccessory # Price EachDescription Total Price
6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
1. Digital Camera Model #
Discover
Expiration Date
Credit Card #
Customer Signature
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Request for Service Notice
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
Reason for requesting service:
(USA and Puerto Rico Only)
Please make a copy of this page and note the problem you are having. Include it with
your proof of purchase, and ship your camera to the address below.
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Limited Warranty
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Digital Still Camera
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the
length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or
refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair
or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product
during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not
warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United
States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new
product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original
purchase date is required for warranty service.
PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED
BELOW)
1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
PACK
(IN EXCHANGE FOR
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)
90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
SD MEMORY CARD
(IN EXCHANGE FOR
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)
90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
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Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call
1-800-211-PANA (7262).
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, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office,
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a
Factory Service center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts
of God.
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 media or images, data or
other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty
period, you may contact your dealer or Service center. If the problem is not handled to
your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory
As of July 2009
Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico)
MAIL TO :
Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
Important: When returning your product, please pack it securely with all the
original accessories including the program CD. For processing
purposes, please include your name, a United States mailing address
(a Post Office Box will not be accepted), telephone number, and a
complete description of the problem you are experiencing.
To receive a replacement product under the terms of the warranty,
you must include a copy of your proof of purchase.
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express,
and Personal Checks)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make
Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-866-605-1277
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•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.
•HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
•VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
•EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
•HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
•QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Inc., used under license therefrom.
•Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
•Other names, company names, and product
names printed in these instructions are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the
companies concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
Panasonic Corporation 2009
Printed in Japan
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