Panasonic Dmc Fz35 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

							Basic
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ35
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the inst ructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating 
Instructions (PDF format) 
recorded on the CD-ROM 
containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods 
and check the Troubleshooting.
VQT2G40
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
P
until 
2009/7/15
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Dear 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. Pl ease note that the actual controls and 
components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from 
those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR 
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, 
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (O R BACK); THERE ARE NO USER 
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND 
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
Model No.    
Serial No.
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FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation 
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer  or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressl y approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FZ35
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 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DMC-FZ35
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∫About the battery pack
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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.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.•Do not touch the plug terminals (
i and j ) with metal objects.•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contac t with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrect ly replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60xC (140oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT  IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR 
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO 
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, 
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT 
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.•Do not use any other  cables except a genuine Panaso nic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, 
RP-CDHM30; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•
If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and 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 microprocessors may adversely affect the 
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; 
optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may 
be adversely affected.
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∫Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to 
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD 
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow 
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
•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 such as when using it on a rainy day 
or on a beach.
•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry 
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the 
camera or the repair service center.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temper ature or humidity changes. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will 
disappear naturally when the temperature of  the camera becomes close to the ambient 
temperature.
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∫About cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.
•
When the term  card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of 
Memory Cards.
–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.
•
You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or 
more capacity.
•A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on 
the SD Standard and will not work in this product.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this pr oduct, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ................................................................................................. 2
Before Use
Standard Accessories ......................................................................................................... 9
Names of the Components ............................................................................................... 10
Preparation
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................................... 13• About the Battery Life ................................................................................................. 14
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery................................................... 16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .......................................................................................... 17 • Changing the clock setting ......................................................................................... 17
Setting the Menu............................................................................................................... 18
• Setting menu items ..................................................................................................... 18
Basic
Selecting the [REC] Mode ................................................................................................ 20
Taking pictures using the automatic function ( ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)......................... 22
• Scene detection .......................................................................................................... 23
• AF Tracking Function ................................................................................................. 23
Taking pictures with your favorite settings ( ³: Program AE Mode) ................................. 24
• Focusing ..................................................................................................................... 24
Recording Motion Picture ................................................................................................. 25
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........................................................................ 27
Deleting Pictures.............................................................................................................. .28
• To delete a single picture ........................................................................................... 28
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ............................................. 28
Others
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ............................................................ 29
Specifications................................................................................................................. ... 30
Digital Camera Accessory System ................................................................................... 34
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ............................................................................. 35
Request for Service Notice ............................................................................................... 36
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................... 37
Customer Services Directory ............................................................................................ 39
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Before Use
Before UseStandard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change.
1Battery Pack(Indicated as  battery pack or battery in 
the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Indicated as  battery charger  or 
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 CD-ROM•Operating Instructions7 Shoulder Strap
8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
9 Lens Hood
10 Hood Adaptor
•
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card 
are indicated as  card in the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory when you are not using a 
card.
•For information about optional accessories, 
refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory 
System”.•If any accessories are lost, customers should 
contact Panasonic’s parts department at 
1 800 833-9626 for further information about 
obtaining replacement parts.
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Before Use
Names of the Components
1 Lens
2Flash
3 Self-timer indicatorAF assist lamp
4 Flash open button
5 Diopter adjustment dial
6 Viewfinder
7 Speaker
8 Motion picture button
9 [AF/AE LOCK] button
10 Joystick 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 pressed to select. In these 
operating instructions, it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with 
3/4/2/1 .
Example: When the joystick is moved 
toward  2 (left)
Place your finger on the right side of the 
joystick, and move the joystick toward 
the left.
or Move  2
Push the joystick straight in.
or Press123
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