Panasonic Dmc Fz150 Owners Manual

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19 Rear dial (P29, 73)
20 Current date and time/ “: World Time (P50)
Number of days that have passed since the departure date  (P51)
Location  (P51)
Name  (P91)
Age  (P91)
21 Shutter speed  (P28)
: Minimum Shutter Speed  (P123)
22 Self-timer Mode  (P75)
23 Aperture value  (P28)
Zoom  (P64): 
24 Program Shift  (P29)
25 Exposure Compensation  (P76)
26 Power LCD  (P53)
„: Auto Power LCD  (P53)
27 Intelligent Dynamic Range Control  (P123)
28 Flash Output Adjustment  (P71)
29 Burst  (P78)
: Auto Bracket (P77)
: White Balance Bracket  (P116)
30 Quick AF  (P120)
: AF Assist Lamp (P126)
: Continuous AF  (P130)
31 Metering Mode  (P122)
: Motion Deblur (P33)
: AF/AE Lock  (P121)
32 Optical Image Stabilizer  (P125)/
: Jitter Alert (P27)
33 Recording Mode (for recording motion pictures)  (P128)/Recording quality  (P129)
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∫In playback
1 Playback Mode  (P135)
2 Protected Picture  (P153)
3 Favorites  (P150)
4 Stamped with Text Indication  (P144)
5 Photo Style  (P108)
6 Picture Size (P110)
7 Quality  ( P 111 )
8 Battery Indication  (P16)
9 Folder/File Number (P167) Built-in Memory  (P20)
Elapsed playback time  (P42):
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10 Picture Number/Total Pictures
11 Motion picture recording time 
(P42) :
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12 Histogram  (P54)
13 Exposure Compensation  (P76)
14 Burst Picture Group Display (P132)
15 Location  (P51)
Name  (P91)
Age  (P91)
Title  (P142)
16 Recorded Date and Time/World Time  (P50)
17 Number of days that have passed since the departure date  (P51)
18 Power LCD  (P53)
: Currently retrieving information icon  (P191)
19 Color Effect  (P33)
20 Number of Prints  (P151)
21 Motion Picture Playback  (P42)/Recording Quality  (P129)
: High Speed Motion Picture Playback  (P96)
: Continuously Burst Picture Group Playback  (P132)
Cable disconnection warning icon  (P169)
¢“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
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Cautions for Use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or 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 mi croprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-v oltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables.  If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
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If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the 
surface finish may peel off.
•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (For shop display 
purpose only), 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 chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
•Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will be 
slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the 
internal temperature of the camera increases.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
•Retract the lens when carrying the camera.
Cleaning
About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or 
green) on the screen. This is not a malf unction. The LCD monitor/Viewfinder screen 
has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or 
always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
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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.
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Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or carry away from metallic objects (clips, 
etc.).
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 in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
•Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
•When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
•The battery has a limited life.•Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.•The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the 
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
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This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.•Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios.•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Battery
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∫About 3D viewing
Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise 
unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures.
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Doing may have an adverse affect on such medical conditions.
If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures, stop 
viewing at once.
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Continuing to view may cause illness.•Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing.
When viewing 3D pictures, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes.
•Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue.
Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, those with differences in the sight of their 
right and left eyes, and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by 
wearing glasses etc.
Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while viewing 3D pictures.
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There are differences in the way that different  people experience 3D pictures. Please correct 
your sight appropriately before viewing 3D pictures.
•You can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output setting of the unit to 2D.
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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 fingers.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card
•“Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information, 
and it will not erase the data in the memory card completely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially available 
computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card before 
transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user.
If a name or birthday is set for [BABY1]/[BABY2]/Face Recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image.
Disclaimer
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
When requesting a repair, transferring to another party or disposing
•Reset the settings to protect the personal information.  (P58)•If there are pictures stored in the built-in memory, copy them into the memory card  (P155) 
before formatting the built-in memory  (P60) as needed.
•Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair.•Built-in memory and settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired.•Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center if 
above operations are not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to 
“Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card” 
above.
Card
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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 period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
•We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant  (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or 
a cabinet.
•Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.•You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.•Make sure that the screw on the tripod or unipod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching 
the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when 
turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the 
camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod.
•Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully.
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About the picture data
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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 PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting.  (P153)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]
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Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
> If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC 
etc.  (P60)
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
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[TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on the 
DCF standard.
[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN ME MORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE 
CARD]
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There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.•When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are 
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/ [COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]
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The following pictures cannot be copied.–When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy 
destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.)
–Files not based on the DCF standard.•Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.
[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.  (P60) The data on the built-in memory 
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[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
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It is a format that cannot be used with this unit.> Insert a different card.
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P60) 
The data on the card will be deleted.
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR]
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This message will be displayed when the lens  does not operate properly because force was 
applied by hand, or if the lens hood is not attached securely. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest 
Service Center.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED]
>Use a card compatible with this unit.  (P20)–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)–SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
[INSERT SD CARD AGAIN]/[TRY ANOTHER CARD]
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An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
> Insert a different card.
[READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
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It has failed to read or write data.
> Remove the card after turning the power [OFF]. Insert the card again, turn the power on, 
and try to read or write the data again.
•The card may be broken.
> Insert a different card.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE 
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
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Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4”  or higher when recording motion pictures.•In the event that it stops even after using a “Class 4” card or higher, the data writing speed has 
deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format  (P60).
•Depending on the type of the card, motion picture recording may stop in the middle.
[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 
etc.  (P60)
> Insert a different card.