Panasonic Dmc Fz100 Operating Instructions Manual

							Before Use
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Rotating the LCD monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. 
Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.
1Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180 o)
2 It can be rotated 180 o forwards.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
Rotation range of the LCD monitor
4 Maximum 180 o
5 180o
•
It can be rotated 180 o forwards.6 90o
•It can only be rotated 90 o towards you.
Note
•
Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be 
careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged.
•Be careful as this unit may get scratched if you rotate the LCD 
monitor without opening the LCD monitor fully.
•Check that the terminal door is closed when rotating the LCD 
monitor. The terminal door may get damaged or LCD monitor may 
get scratched if you rotate the LCD monitor with the terminal door 
opened.
•When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some 
distortion, however this is not a malfunction. Mor eover, this has no effect on the taken pictures 
or playback.
•When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing 
inwards to prevent dirt and scratches.
•Be careful as the rotation sound will be recorded when the LCD monitor is rotated during 
motion picture recording.
∫ Horizontal opening direction ∫Vertical rotating direction 
						

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Before Use
Operating the Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and by pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings 
and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.
A Rear dial
¢ 1 Recording
¢ 2 Playback
Note
•The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion picture 
recording.
Example of operation during recording/playback 
screen
1 “Rotating”2 “Pressing”
¢
1
Adjusting of Program 
Shift  (P56) , Manual 
Focus  (P75), Aperture 
(P85) , Shutter Speed 
(P85) , selection of items 
when burst is set, etc. Switching to 
Compensating the 
Exposure 
(P78) etc.
¢
2
Forwarding/rewinding of 
pictures during 1 Screen 
Playback  (P60), 
Multi-playback/Calendar 
Search  (P61), Playback 
Zoom  (P62) Picture selection during 
Multi-Playback and 
Calendar Search 
						

							Before Use
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Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
∫Lens Cap
•When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of 
the lens.
Pass the string through the hole on the 
camera.
Pass the same string 
through the hole on the 
lens cap.
Attach the lens cap.
•Detach the lens cap before turning on the 
camera in the Recording Mode.
•Do not hang or swing around this unit with 
the lens cap string attached.
•Make sure to detach the lens cap when 
turning the power [ON] or zooming.
•Be careful not to lose the lens cap.•Since the lens cap string is long, be careful 
not to let it get tangled with the shoulder 
strap or let it hit the tripod during motion 
picture recording. 
						

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Before Use
∫Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the 
shoulder strap eyelet.
Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper 
and fasten the shoulder strap.
A Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or more.•Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera 
being careful not to twist it.
•Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the 
camera.
•Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on 
the outside. 
						

							Before Use
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Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens 
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
•
Check that the camera is turned off.•Close the flash.
1Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom.2Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops with a click.3Check that the marks A on the lens hood and the lens barrel are aligned.
•Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.
∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood1Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it.2Reverse the lens hood and then insert the lens hood into the lens with the short 
sides at the top and bottom.
•
Screw the lens hood into the lens barrel in the direction indicated by the arrow, ensuring 
that the two parts mesh together properly.
3Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
•Attach the lens cap.•When temporarily storing the lens hood, check that it is firmly attached.
Note
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may 
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo 
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
•When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.•For details on how to attach the MC protector, ND filter and PL filter, refer to  P204.
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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery 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. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be 
used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of 
batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine 
Panasonic products.
∫ Charging
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.•It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 
86 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. 
						

							Preparation
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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of  between 10 ºC to 30 ºC (50oF to 86 oF). 
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Connect the charger to the electrical 
outlet.
•Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket 
and detach the battery after charging is 
completed.
•The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC 
input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the 
right.
plug-in type
inlet type
The [CHARGE] 
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator 
A is turned on and charging will start.
The [CHARGE] 
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator 
A of the charger will turn off once the 
charging has completed without any problem.
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.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the 
same as above.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
[It does not appear when you use the camera  with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The power 
lamp also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
•The battery may be warm after use, during char ging, immediately after charging etc. The 
camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•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. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
•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.
Charging time Approx. 155 min 
						

							Preparation
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∫Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4oF)/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].)
•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 varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate recording time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 410 pictures
(By CIPA standard in Program AE 
Mode)
Recording time Approx. 205 min 
						

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Preparation
∫Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
•
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•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)
Note
•
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD]  (P32).–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
[AVCHD]
(Recording with picture quality 
set to [FSH]([ ]))[MOTION JPEG]
(Recording with picture quality 
set to [HD]([ ]))
Continuous 
recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 110 min
Approx. 160 min¢
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 60 min Approx. 90 min¢
Playback time
Approx. 330 min
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