Panasonic Dmc Fz35 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Use
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
∫Lens Cap
•When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap 
to protect the surface of the lens.
Pass the string through the hole on the lens 
cap.
Pass the same string through the hole on 
the camera.
Attach the lens cap.
•Detach the lens cap before turning on the 
camera in the Recording Mode.
•Do not hang or swing around this unit with 
the lens cap string attached.
•Be careful not to lose the lens cap. 

Before Use
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∫Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at 
the shoulder strap eyelet.
Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper 
and fasten the shoulder strap.
A Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or more.•Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera 
being careful not to twist it.
•Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the 
camera.
•Attach the shoulder...

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Before Use
Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens 
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
•
Check that the camera is turned off.•Close the flash.
Securely attach the hood adaptor 
so that it is all the way into the 
lens barrel.
•Do not tighten the hood adaptor too much.•When attaching the hood adaptor, take 
extra care not to cross-thread. 
When removing it, do not squeeze it as it 
will not...

Before Use
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∫Removing the hood adaptor
•
Grasp the base of the hood adaptor to remove it.
Note
•You cannot attach the lens hood the opposite way.•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may 
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo 
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
•When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.•For details on how to...

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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery. The quality, performance and safety of third party 
batteries other than those that are genuine are not guaranteed.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.•Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be...

Preparation
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Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•The AC cable does not fit entirely into 
the AC input terminal. A gap will remain 
as shown on the right.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 
indicator A lights green.
•Charging is complete when the 
[CHARGE] indicator  A turns off.
plug-in type
inlet type
Detach the battery after 
charging is completed.
90° 

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Preparation
∫Charging
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long 
time may be longer than normal.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the 
same as...

Preparation
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∫Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer 
function is set to [AUTO].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash...

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Preparation
∫Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
•
These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%.•The time available for recording varies depending on the environment, the interval 
between recordings, and the manner of use.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
¢ Motion picture...

Preparation
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•Close the flash.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the card/battery door to open it.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the 
quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by 
the lever A being careful about the 
direction you insert it. Pull the lever 
A in the direction of the arrow to 
remove the battery.
Card: Push...