Panasonic Dmc Fz35 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Hi-speed burstBurst speed: Approx. 10 pictures/second(Speed priority)Approx. 6 pictures/second(Image priority)(3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture 
size.)
Number of recordable 
pictures:
15 to 100(differs depending on the type of Card and the recording 
conditions)
ISO sensitivity 
(Standard Output 
Sensitivity) Still picture: AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600
[HIGH SENS.] Mode: 1600 to 6400
Motion pictures: AUTO/400/800/1600/3200/6400
Shutter speed Still picture:
Wide:60 seconds to 1/2000th of a secondTe l e :60 seconds to 1/1300th of a second
[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
Motion pictures: 1/30 to 1/20000th of a second
Creative Motion Picture Mode
(Manual exposure/Manual focus): 1/8 to 1/20000th of a second
White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Flash/Incandescent 
lights/White set1/White set2/White balance K set
Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/
Manual exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step,  j2EV to  i2EV)
Metering mode: Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor: 2.7q TFT LCD
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Viewfinder: Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 201,000 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
(with diopter adjustment j4 to i4diopter)
Flash:Built-in pop up flash
Flash range: [ISO AUTO]
Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 8.5 m (27.9 feet) (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced 
flash OFF
Microphone: Stereo
Speaker: Monaural
Recording media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC 
Memory Card
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Picture sizeStill picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [ X]
4000k 3000 pixels, 3264 k2448 pixels, 2560 k1920 pixels, 
2048k 1536 pixels, 1600 k1200 pixels, 640 k480 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ Y]
4000k 2672 pixels, 3264 k2176 pixels, 2560 k1712 pixels, 
2048k 1360 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [ W]
4000k 2248 pixels, 3264 k1840 pixels, 2560 k1440 pixels, 
1920k 1080 pixels
Motion pictures: [AVCHD Lite] (With audio)
When set to [SH]: 1280k720 pixels 
(60p
 recording¢/17 Mbps, only when card is used) /
When set to [H]: 1280 k720 pixels 
(60p
 recording¢/13 Mbps, only when card is used) /
When set to [L]: 1280 k720 pixels 
(60p
 recording¢/9 Mbps, only when card is used)¢CCD output is at 30 fps
[MOTION JPEG] (With audio)
When set to [HD]: 1280 k720 pixels 
(30 frames / sec., only when card is used) /
When set to [ WVGA]: 848 k480 pixels 
(30 frames / sec., only when card is used) /
When set to [VGA]: 640 k480 pixels 
(30 frames / sec., only when card is used) /
When set to [QVGA]: 320 k240 pixels (30 frames / sec.)
Quality: Fine/Standard/RAW/RAWiJPEG
Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based 
on “Exif 2.21” standard)/RAW, DPOF corresponding
Motion pictures with 
audio: AVCHD Lite/QuickTime Motion JPEG
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InterfaceDigital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video/audio: NTSC
Audio line output (stereo)
Terminal [DIGITAL/AV OUT]: Dedicated jack (14 pin)
[DC IN]: Type 3 jack
[HDMI]: MiniHDMI TypeC
Dimensions: Approx. 117.6 mm (W)k75.8 mm (H)k88.9 mm (D)
[4 5/8 q (W)k3q(H) k3 1/2q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (weight): Approx. 367g/12.94 oz (excluding card and battery)
Approx. 414 g/14.60 oz (with card and battery)
Operating temperature:
0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
Operating humidity: 10% to 80%
Language select: [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]
Battery Charger
(Panasonic DE-A43B): Information for your safety
Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A
Output: CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A
Equipment mobility: Movable
Battery Pack 
(lithium-ion)
(Panasonic 
CGR-S006A): Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity 
(Minimum): 7.2 V/695 mAh
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OthersDigital Camera Accessory System
¢1 The battery cannot be charged with the AC adaptor. Use the supplied charger.
¢ 2 The lens adaptor (DMW-LA3; optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or 
close-up lens.
•NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may va ry between countries. Consult your local 
dealer.
Class 10  32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6  2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 4  16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  12 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2  2 GB SD Memory Card
Accessory# Description
Figure
DMW-AC7PPAC Adaptor  1
CGR-S006ALithum Ion Battery
: MC Protector: ND Filter
Close-up Lens  2
Lens Adaptor

: DMW-LMC46
: DMW-LND46
DMW-LT55
DMW-LC55
DMW-LA3

 

Tele Conversion Lens  2
PL Filter
 
 
 DMW-LPL46: :
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K
RP-SDW02GU1K
RP-SDP16GU1K
RP-SDP12GU1K
RP-SDP08GU1K
RP-SDP04GU1K
RP-SDP02GU1K
RP-SDR08GU1A
RP-SDR04GU1A
RP-SDR02GU1A
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30HDMI mini Cable
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  OR 
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms. First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day ( )
Night ()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)\
        
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)     
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA                          
MasterCard         
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)    
2. Items Ordered  
Quantity
Accessory #  Price Each Description Total Price 
6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed 
1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          
Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Request for Service Notice
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit\
 to: Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
Reason for requesting service:
(USA and Puerto Rico Only)   
Please make a copy of this page and note the problem you are having. Inc\
lude it with 
your proof of purchase, and ship your camera to the address below.
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Limited Warranty 
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC 
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Digital Still CameraLimited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work pr operly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the 
length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option ei ther (a) repair your product with new or 
refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair 
or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for part s. You must carry-in or mail-in your product 
during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not 
warranted. This warranty only applies to pr oducts purchased and serviced in the United 
States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is ex tended only to the original purchaser of a new 
product which was not sold “as is”. A purchas e receipt or other proof of the original 
purchase date is required for warranty service.
PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 
BELOW)
1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 
PA C K  
(IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
SD MEMORY CARD
(IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)
90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
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Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call1-800-211-PANA (7262).
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to  defects in materials or workmanship, and 
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO 
DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in  shipment, or failures which are caused 
by products not supplied by the  warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, 
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up 
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer c ontrols, improper maintenance, power line 
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business), rental use of  the product, service by anyone other than a 
Factory Service center or other Authorized Serv icer, or damage that is attributable to acts 
of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR 
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.  (As examples, this excludes 
damages for lost time, travel to and from the  servicer, loss of media or images, data or 
other memory content. The item s listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL 
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or  limitation of incidental or consequential 
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not 
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary 
from state to state. If a problem with this  product develops during or after the warranty 
period, you may contact your dealer or Servic e center. If the problem is not handled to 
your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the 
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory
As of July 2009
Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico)
MAIL TO :
Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
Important: When returning your product, please pack it securely with all the 
original accessories including the program CD. For processing 
purposes, please include your name, a United States mailing address 
(a Post Office Box will not be accepted), telephone number, and a 
complete description of the problem you are experiencing. 
To receive a replacement product under the terms of the warranty, 
you must include a copy of your proof of purchase.
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, 
and Personal Checks)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest\
 
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make 
Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/helpor, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855 
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-866-605-1277 
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•SDHC Logo is a trademark.•The “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” and the “AVCHD”, 
“AVCHD Lite” logo are trademarks of Panasonic 
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
•Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks 
of Dolby Laboratories.
•HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface are the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing 
LLC.
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Corporation.
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Corporation.
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Corporation.
•QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple 
Inc., used under license therefrom.
•Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with 
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
•Other names, company names, and product 
names printed in these instructions are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of the 
companies concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and 
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard 
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a 
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to 
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional 
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com
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One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
 Panasonic Corporation 2009
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