Panasonic Dmc Fz15 Operating Instructions Manual

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Using the MC Protector/ND Filter
The MC protector (DMW-LMC72; optional) 
is a transparent filter which affects neither 
the colors nor the amount of light, so it can 
always be used to protect the camera’s 
lens.
The ND filter (DMW-LND72; optional) 
reduces the amount of light to 
approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the 
aperture value 3 increments) without 
affecting the color balance.
1Remove the lens cap and the lens 
ring.
2Attach the lens hood adaptor. 
(P20)
3Attach the MC...

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Screen Display
∫In recording
1 Recording mode
2 Flash (P39)
3 Conversion lens (P79)
4 Burst (P45)
5 White balance (P68)
6 ISO sensitivity (P70)
7 Focus indication (P32)
8 Continuous AF (P73)
9 Picture size (P70)
10 Quality (P71)
: Jitter alert indication (P34)
11 Battery indication (P14)
12 Color effect (P75)
13 Picture/Time remain
In Motion image mode: e.g. 11S
14 Card access indication (P17)
15 Recording indication
16 Histogram (P30)
17 Shutter speed indication (P32)
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∫In playback
1 Playback mode
2 DPOF (P83, 87)
 (White):
DPOF setting for printing
 (Green):
DPOF setting for Slide Show
 (Green with number of prints): 
DPOF setting for printing and 
Slide Show
3 Protected picture (P85)
4 Picture size (P70)
: In Motion image mode
5 Quality (P71)
/ : In Motion image mode
6 Battery indication (P14) 
7 Folder/File number
8 Page number/Total pictures
9 Histogram (P30)
 It will be displayed when the 
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.10 Recording information
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Cautions for Use
∫Optimal Use of the Camera
When carrying this camera, take care 
not to drop or cause impact to it.
 The outer case may be destroyed by the 
strong shock, and it may cause 
malfunction of this camera.
Keep the camera away from magnetized 
equipment (such as a microwave oven, 
TV, video game equipment, etc.).
 If you use the camera on or near a TV, 
pictures may be disrupted due to 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
 Do not use the camera near a cell phone 
because doing so...

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∫Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion 
battery. Its ability to generate power is 
based upon the chemical reaction that 
takes place inside it. This reaction is 
susceptible to the surrounding temperature 
and humidity, and, if the temperature is too 
high or too low, the operating time of the 
battery will be shorter.
When you go out, bring charged spare 
batteries.
 Prepare batteries with the charger equal 
to 3 to 4 times of the power for the desired 
operating time. The...

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∫Card
While the card access indication 
appears (the card is being accessed), do 
not open the Card/Battery Door to 
remove the card, do not turn the camera 
off or do not shake or cause impact to 
the camera.
Do not leave the card in places where 
there is high temperature or direct 
sunlight, or where electromagnetic 
waves or static electricity are easily 
generated.
Do not bend or drop the card. 
 The card may be damaged or the 
recorded content may be damaged or 
erased.
After use, be...

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Message Display
[NO MEMORY CARD]
Insert the card.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]
Cancel the card lock.
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]
Play back after recording or after inserting 
a card with a recorded picture.
[MEMORY CARD FULL /
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD]
Insert a new card or delete the 
unnecessary data.
[PLEASE CLOSE THE FLASH]
Be sure to close the flash after use.
[MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER 
POSITION]
This message appears when you turn the 
camera on with the mode dial in the wrong...

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Troubleshooting
If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be 
improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P24)
ConditionsCauses
The camera will not turn 
on.Is the battery inserted correctly?
Is the battery sufficiently charged?
Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
As the camera is turned 
on, it turns off 
immediately.Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera?
Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
The...

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ConditionsCauses
When connecting to a 
PC, pictures cannot be 
transferred.Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?
Check it.
Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
Is the USB mode set correctly?
The clock setting is 
reset.If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting 
may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE 
CLOCK] appears, set the clock again.
When you take a picture before setting the clock, 
[0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded.
A certain part of the 
picture...

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ConditionsCauses
Both ends of the picture 
recorded by setting the 
picture size to [HDTV] 
(1920k1080 pixels) are 
cut out.When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo 
studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends.
 When using the printer with a trimming feature or other 
feature which cuts out both edges of the pictures, cancel 
the feature for printing. The feature depends on the printer 
used.
 Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details....