Panasonic Dmc Fz100 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫In playback
1 Playback Mode  (P60)
2 Protected Picture  (P179)
3 Favorites  (P176)
4 Stamped with Text Indication  (P168)
5 Film Mode  (P118)
6 Picture Size (P133)
7 Quality  (P134)
8 Battery Indication  (P18)
9 Folder/File Number (P195) Built-in Memory  (P23)
Elapsed Playback Time (P157) :
10 Picture Number/Total Pictures
11 Motion Picture Recording Time  (P157):
12 Histogram  (P68)
13 Exposure Compensation  (P78)
14 Recording Information  (P66)
15 Favorites Settings  (P176)
16 Recorded...

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Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
•Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may 
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
•Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.•We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to 
protect your camera.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic...

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft 
cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•When using a...

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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the 
terminals are damaged.
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Inserting a damaged battery...

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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
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The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.•Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the 
card.
•Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch 
the terminals with your...

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•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: (Recommended 
temperature:15oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
•Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.•If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
•When storing the battery for a long...

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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED]
>The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock 
it. (P24)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
>Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting.  (P179)...

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[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
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This message will be displayed when you formatted the built-in memory on a PC.
> Format the built-in memory on the camera again.  (P39) The data on the built-in memory 
will be deleted.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
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It is a format that cannot be used with this unit. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P39)
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]
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[THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED WITH THIS CAMERA, AND NOT SUITABLE FOR 
MOVIE RECORDING.]
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The writing speed is lower if the card has been formatted using a PC or other equipment. As a 
consequence, motion picture recording may stop in the middle. If this happens, make a 
backup of the data and format (P39) the card in this unit.
[CANNOT RECORD DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT(NTSC/PAL) DATA ON THIS 
CARD.]
>If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC...

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P220–229).
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The battery is not inserted correctly.  (P21)•The battery is exhausted.•Charge the battery.
•Is the display set to Viewfinder?
> Press [EVF/LCD] to switch to the LCD monitor.
•Is [AUTO LCD OFF]  (P35) of the [ECONOMY] Mode active?
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
•The battery is exhausted.•Charge the battery.
•The battery is exhausted.•Charge the battery.•If you leave the camera on,  the battery...