Panasonic Dmc Fz28 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ28
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the inst ructions completely.
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
                                    send e-mail to: [email protected]  
PCP
until 
2008/7/20
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Before UseBefore UseDear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to 
retain this manual  as your convenient Camera information source.
Information for Your Safety
Carefully observe...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrec
tly replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the manuf acturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140oF) or 
incinerate.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
This Class B digital...

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-If you see this symbol-
∫About the battery pack

Do not heat or expose to flame.Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of 
time with doors and windows closed.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FZ28
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of  North America One Panasonic Way, 
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Elec tronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part...

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∫About the battery charger
∫ Care of the camera

Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.
This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD 
monitor may be damaged.
 Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures. 
Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to 
malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit...

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ....................... 2
Quick Guide .............................................. 8
Standard Accessories ............................... 9
Names of the Components ..................... 10
Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ................. 12
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 13
Preparation
Charging the Battery ............................... 15
About the Battery (charging/number of 
recordable pictures)...

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Motion Picture Mode ............................... 74
Useful Functions at Travel 
Destinations ............................................ 76• Recording which Day of the 
Vacation and the Location of the 
Vacation ........................................... 76
• Recording Dates/Times at  Overseas Travel Destinations 
(World Time) ..................................... 78
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 79
• @  [PICTURE SIZE]........................... 79
•  A  [QUALITY]...

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Before UseQuick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each 
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P15)
The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
Insert the battery and the card.  
(P17)
When you do not use the card, you can 
record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory.  (P18) Refer to  P19 
when you use a card.
Turn the camera on to take...

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1Battery Pack(Indicated as  battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Indicated as  charger in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4 AV Cable
5 CD-ROM 
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
6 Shoulder Strap
7 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
8 Lens Hood
A: Silver
B:Black
9 Hood Adaptor

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard are indicated as  card in...

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Names of the Components
1 Lens (P126)
2Flash  (P46)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P52)
AF assist lamp  (P91)
4 Microphone  (P74, 91,  110)
5 Flash open button  (P46)
6 Diopter adjustment dial  (P45)
7 Viewfinder  (P44, 123)
8 Speaker  (P97)
9 [EVF/LCD] button (P44)
10 [AF/AE LOCK] button  (P33, 86,  88)
11 Joystick  (P23, 37,  56, 57, 60)
The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left 
and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be...