Panasonic Dmc Fz2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Charging the Battery
1Connect the AC cable.
 The [POWER] indicatorA lights.
2Attach the battery to the AC adaptor. 
(1 # 2)
 The [CHARGE] indicatorB lights and 
charging starts.
3When the [CHARGE] indicatorB 
turns off, charging is finished.
 Charging is finished in about 
90 minutes.
4Remove the battery from the AC 
adaptor.
• The battery cannot be charged when the 
DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.
 After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
cable.
 The battery becomes warm after use/
charge or during the charge. The camera 
also becomes warm during use. However, it 
is not a malfunction.
 The battery/AC adaptor supplied with this 
camera is exclusively designed for this 
camera. Do not use with any other 
equipment.THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE 
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT 
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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Inserting the Battery
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens is retracted.
 Close the flash. (P37)
[Inserting the battery]
1Slide the lever in the direction of the 
arrow to open the Memory Card/
battery door.
2Insert the charged battery all the way 
in, until it is locked.
3Close the Memory Card/battery door.
[Removing the battery]
1Open the Memory Card/battery door.
2Slide the lock 1 in the direction of the 
arrow to remove the battery.
3Close the Memory Card/battery door.
 If you will not be using the camera for a long 
time, remove the battery.
 When the fully charged battery is inserted in 
the camera for more than 1 hour, the clock 
setting is memorized by the camera for 
about 24 hours even after the battery is 
removed. (The time may be shorter if the 
battery is not charged sufficiently.)
When the clock setting is cancelled, please 
set the date/time again. (P28)
 When the card is being accessed, do not 
open the Memory Card/battery door.
 The battery supplied with this camera is 
exclusively designed for this camera. Do not 
use with any other equipment.
CAUTIONDanger 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.
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ªBattery indicator
The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. 
(This is not displayed when using AC adaptor)
: The battery power is sufficient
: The remaining power is a little low
: The remaining power is low
: Recharge or replace the battery
ªCharging time and available recording time 
Measured under the following conditions:
 Temperature: 77°F (25°C)/Humidity: 60% Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot.
 Using the supplied SD Memory Card (Recording size: 1600k1200/Quality: Fine/
When deleting all pictures after full use)
The times shown in the table are approximate times. The times may vary depending 
on the condition.
ªCharging environment and charging error
 Charge the battery in a place with a temperature of 50oF–95oF (10°C – 35°C). 
(The battery should also be the same temperature.)
 When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights. If, after charging starts, the 
[CHARGE] indicator blinks at about 1 second cycles, this indicates a charging 
error.
In this case, remove the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery 
and check if both room and battery temperature is too low or high and then charge 
it again. If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter.
Charging timeContinuous recording/playback time 
(recordable number)
Supplied battery Approx. 90 min.Recording with LCD monitor
Approx. 100 min.
(equal to 200 still pictures)
Recording with Viewfinder
Approx. 120 min.
(equal to 240 still pictures)
Playback with LCD monitor
Approx. 120 min.
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Using the AC Adaptor
If you use an AC adaptor as indicated in 3, 
you can use the camera without worrying 
about battery discharge.
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens is retracted.
1Connect the AC cable.
2Open the DC IN terminal door.
3Connect the DC cable (supplied) to 
the camera.
 The camera becomes warm during use. 
However, this is not a malfunction.
 Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable 
when the camera is not in use.
 The battery cannot be charged in the 
camera with the AC adaptor connected.
 Use the supplied DC cable.
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Inserting the Card
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens is retracted.
 Close the flash. (P37)
[Inserting the card]
1Slide the lever in the direction of the 
arrow to open the Memory Card/
battery door.
2Insert the card with the label facing 
the front of the camera.
 Insert the card, pressing gently until it 
locks in place. If the card will not insert 
freely, it may be reversed. Do not force 
the card.
 Do not touch the connection terminals 
on the back side of the card.
3Close the Memory Card/battery door.
[Removing the card]
1Open the Memory Card/battery door.
2Press the card to release.
3Pull the card out.
4Close the Memory Card/battery door.
 If the Memory Card/battery door cannot be 
completely closed, take the card out and 
insert it again.
 If the card cannot be fully inserted, verify 
whether the direction of the card is correct.
 We recommend that you use a Panasonic 
branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the 
genuine card)
 If the card is not fully inserted, the card may 
be damaged.
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ªAccess to the card
When the card is being accessed, the 
card access indication 1 lights.
When the card access indication 1 is 
lit, do not:
 turn the power [OFF].
 remove the battery or the card.
 pull the DC cable out if you use the AC 
adaptor.
The card and the card contents may be 
destroyed and the camera may not 
operate normally.
It is possible that images stored on the 
card can be damaged due to accidental 
erasure, static electricity, electrical noise 
or a defective card. We strongly suggest 
copying the images to your PC’s hard 
drive using the USB connection 
explained on P88.
ªSD Memory Card (supplied) 
and MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 
removable external cards. The reading/ 
writing speed of SD Memory Card is 
fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped 
with a write protection switch that can 
inhibit writing and formatting. (When the 
switch is moved towards the [LOCK] 
side, it is not possible to write or delete 
data on the card and format it. When the 
switch is unlocked, these functions 
become available)
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
 The reading/writing 
speed of 
MultiMediaCards is 
slower than SD cards. 
When MultiMediaCards 
are used, the performance of certain 
features may be slightly slower than 
advertised.
 After recording motion images using 
the MultiMediaCard, the card access 
indication may appear for a while, but 
this is not a malfunction.
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
P1600
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Turning Power on/off
1Set the power switch to [ON].
 The power indicator 1 lights.
2Set the power switch to [OFF].
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Power indicator
Lighting:
 When turning the power switch to [ON]
Blinking: When the Memory Card/battery door is 
opened
 When the card is not inserted
 When no space is left on the card
 When the card is protected during 
recording
 When setting the mode dial from the 
playback mode to recording mode with 
the lens cap attached
 When the remaining battery power is 
low (blinking slowly)
 When turning on the power in the recording mode, do not put any obstacle in front 
of the lens.
 Please be sure to remove the lens cap before you switch on the camera in 
recording mode. If not, the message “REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS 
BUTTON” appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. Please remove the lens 
cap and press 4/[REVIEW/SET] button 2.
 Do not exert any pressure on the lens when it is extended. To clean the lens, 
please turn the camera off to retract the lens.
OFF≥≥ON1,2
OFF≥≥ON
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Adjusting the Viewfinder 
(Diopter Adjustment)
This camera’s Viewfinder offers a diopter 
adjustment. It allows the user to make 
adjustments related to each user’s individual 
vision characteristics. Please adjust this 
feature before using the camera.
This feature is especially useful for the user 
who wears corrective eyewear because the 
lens is not needed.
[Preparation]
 Press [DISPLAY] button to make the 
Viewfinder display.
1Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter 
adjustment dial.
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Attaching the Lens Hood
When using the camera in bright sunlight, the 
lens hood should be installed. This will 
minimize lens flare and ghosting, thus 
improving the overall quality of the photo.
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens barrel is retracted.
 Close the flash. (P37)
1Remove the lens ring.
2Attach the lens hood adaptor 1 
(supplied).
 The mark ±, ¥ will be the opposite 
side of the camera.
3Attach the lens hood 2 (supplied).
 Adjust the mark of the lens hood to the 
mark± of the lens hood adaptor.
Then, rotate the lens hood to the 
mark¥ and fix it.
 Be careful not to rotate the lens hood 
adaptor.
4Rotate the lens hood and the lens 
hood adaptor until the mark of the 
lens hood is fitted to the mark of the 
camera.
 If the marks are not fitted, edges of the 
screen may become dark. (vignetting 
effect)
 It is recommended that the lens hood be 
removed when using the flash. Vignetting 
can occur, causing the lower portion of the 
photo to be dark.
 The lens cap can be installed while the lens 
hood is in use if the lens cap string is not 
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ªTemporarily storing the lens hood
You can store the lens hood in the camera 
temporarily. Please do not take a picture with 
the lens hood stored.
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens barrel is retracted.
 Close the flash. (P37)
1Remove the lens hood.
2Reverse the lens hood and attach it.
 Attach the lens hood adjusting the 
mark± of the lens hood adaptor to the 
mark of the lens hood, and rotate the 
lens hood to the right.
3Attach the lens cap.
 It is recommended that the lens hood be 
removed when using the flash. Vignetting 
can occur, causing the lower portion of the 
photo to be dark.
 The lens cap can be installed while the lens 
hood is in use if the lens cap string is not 
used.
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