Panasonic Dmc Fz35 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Advanced
∫ Advanced Scene Mode
Aperture-priority AE mode
The shutter speed is automatically deter mined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-priority AE mode
The aperture value is automatically  determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual exposure mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are 
manually adjusted.
Creative motion picture mode
Record motion picture with manual settings.
Custom mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
My Color mode
Easily adjust color, brightness and saturation when taking a picture.
Portrait mode
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery mode
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
Sports mode
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Close-up mode
Use this mode to take pictures of a close-by subject.
Night portrait mode
Use this mode to take pictures of ni ght scenes and people against night time scenery.
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[REC] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent Exposure)/ Digital  Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !].
Set the mode dial to  [ ñ].
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC7PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being 
written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted]. 
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer 
operate normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the 
operation again.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication  1 (green) lights when the subject 
is focused.
•The AF area  2 is displayed around the subject’s face 
by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is 
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
•The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m 
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
•The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance 
at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on 
the zoom magnification.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
•The access indication lights red when pictures are being 
recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
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[ ¦ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure.  (Face detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when 
the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] 
is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces 
already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
It is possible to set the focus to the specifi ed subject. Focus will keep following the subject 
automatically even if it moves.
Scene detection
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>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] •
Only when [
‡] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
[i-BABY]¢
AF Tracking Function
1
Press [FOCUS].
•[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.•AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the 
screen.
•Press [FOCUS] again to cancel.
2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and 
press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject
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AF tracking frame will turn yellow.•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be 
chosen.
•Press [FOCUS] to cancel.
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[REC] Mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(³: Program AE Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] 
selector switch to [!].
A Mode dial
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Aim the AF area at the point you 
want to focus on.
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
AFocus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus range is 30 cm (0.99 feet) (Wide)/2 m 
(6.57 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
Press the halfway pressed shutter button 
fully to take a picture.
•The access indication lights red when pictures are 
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Focusing
FocusWhen the subject is 
focusedWhen the subject 
is not focused
Focus indication On Blinks
AF area White>Green White >Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
CUSTM
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[REC] mode: 
Recording Motion Picture
This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or 
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
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Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures. 
However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.)
∫Modes that can be used when recording a motion picture
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !].
Select the mode.
A Mode dial
B Motion picture button
ItemSettings/Note
ñIntelligent Auto mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match 
the subject and the recording conditions, so you can leave 
the settings to the camera and take motion pictures easily.
³/±/´/² mode
Record motion pictures by automatically setting aperture 
and shutter speed.
Creative motion picture 
mode Record motion pictures by manually setting aperture and 
shutter speed.
Custom mode Record motion pictures with selected custom mode 
settings.
¿Scene modeRecord motion pictures that match the scene being 
recorded.
[PORTRAIT] Record motion pictures with settings suitable for portraits.
[SCENERY] Record motion pictures with settings suitable for scenery.
[SPORTS] It will be a normal motion picture recording during the 
motion picture recording.
[CLOSE-UP] Record motion pictures with settings suitable for close-ups.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT] Record clear motion pictures with low light setting [ ] 
inside dim rooms or at dusk.
My Color mode Record motion pictures in My Color mode setting.
CUSTM
B
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Note
•The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 3 and 4.
¢ 1 The screen that is displayed during motion picture mode setting is different depending on the 
setting of the 
[REC MODE].
¢ 2[ ! ] will not be displayed in the Creative Motion Picture Mode.
Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A  Available recording time
B  Elapsed recording time
•The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the 
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures 
cannot be recorded without audio.)
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while recording motion pictures.•Focus can be achieved during recording by pressing [FOCUS].
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button indicating start/stop of motion 
picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP LEVEL].
•If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera 
stops recording automatically.
A Still picture recording 
screen
B Motion picture mode 
setting
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C Motion picture 
recording screen
D Still picture mode 
setting
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
A File number
B Picture number
∫Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
Press and hold  2/1  during playback.
•
The file number  A and the picture number  B only change one by one. Release  2/1 when the 
number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture.
•If you keep pressing  2/1 , the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch  A to [(].
•Normal playback is set automatically in the 
following cases.
–When the mode was switched from the [REC] 
to [PLAYBACK].
–When the camera was turned on while the 
[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at 
[( ].
2: Play back the previous picture
1: Play back the next picture
2 :Fast rewind
1 : Fast forward
AB
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted.
To delete a single picture
Select the picture to be deleted, and then 
press [ ‚].
A [DISPLAY] button
B [‚] button
Press 2 to select [YES] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures
Press [ ‚].
Press 3/ 4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•[DELETE ALL]  > step5.
Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the picture, and 
then press [DISPLAY] to set.  (Repeat this 
step.)
•[ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is 
pressed again, the setting is canceled.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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OthersReading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)
•You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to 
progress to advanced operations.
•You want to check the Troubleshooting.
In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the 
CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
∫For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating 
Instructions (supplied).
Select the desired language and then 
click [Operating Instructions] to 
install.
(Example: When an English language OS)
Double click the “Operating 
Instructions” shortcut icon on the 
desktop.
∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or 
print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Download and install a version of Adobe Reader th at you can use with your OS from the 
following Web Site.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_allversions.html
If using Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows Vista and SP1
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating  Instructions (supplied), click [Adobe(R) 
Reader(R)] and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)
Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.
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When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the 
contents of this folder] to display them.
∫ For Macintosh
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating 
Instructions (supplied).
Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and 
then copy the PDF file with the desired language 
inside the folder.
Double click the PDF file to open it.
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OthersSpecifications
Digital Camera:Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 8.4 V
Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)
1.3 W (When recording with Viewfinder)
0.6 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
0.6 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)
Camera effective pixels:12,100,000 pixels
Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary 
color filter
Lens: Optical 18kzoom, fl4.8 mm to 86.4 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 27 mm to 486 mm)
Wide: F2.8 to F8.0 (when recording motion pictures: F2.8 to F8.0)
Tele: F4.4 to F8.0 (when recording motion pictures: F4.4 to F13)
Digital zoom: Max. 4k
Extended optical zoom:
(Except for the maximum 
picture size for each 
aspect ratio) Max. 35.2
k
Focus: Auto focus/AF Macro/Macro zoom/Manual focus
Face detection/AF Tracking/11-area-focusing/1-area-focusing 
(High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing
Focus range:
AF: 30 cm (0.99 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to ¶
AF Macro/MF/Intelligent auto:
1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/
1m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶
However, 2 m (6.57 feet) to ¶  for 4k to 10 k zoom
1 m (3.28 feet) to  ¶ for 11k to 18 k zoom
Scene Mode: There may be differences in the above settings.
Shutter system:
Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Burst recording Burst speed: Approx. 2.3 pictures/second
Number of recordable 
pictures:Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine)
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