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. 
						

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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 strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on 
the outside. 
						

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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 unscrew freely.
Place the camera upside down, align 
the mark on the lens hood with the 
mark A  on the camera and then insert 
the lens hood.
•Ensure the screw is loose and then attach the 
lens hood.
Tighten the screw.
•Do not tighten the screw too much. 
						

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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 attach the MC protector, ND filter and PL filter, refer to  P192.•You cannot attach the conversion lens when the hood adaptor is attached.  (P190) 
						

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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 the same.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these 
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of the 
battery. 
						

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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 above.
∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
•
The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than 
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.
•The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The power 
lamp also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
•After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical 
outlet.
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery will become discharged if left for a long period of time after being charged.•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the 
battery to swell up.)
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. 
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
Charging time Approx. 120 min 
						

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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 every second recording.•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD 
Mode.  (P31)
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases.
[e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases to about 117.]
About the Battery Life
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 470 pictures
(By CIPA standard in Program AE 
Mode)
Recording time Approx. 235 min 
						

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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 recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum 
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
∫Playback (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating 
conditions and storing condition of the battery. Note
•
The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is 
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the 
battery before it is exhausted.
•The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may 
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).
[AVCHD Lite]
(Recording with picture quality  set to [SH]([ ]))[MOTION JPEG]
(Recording with picture quality  set to [HD]([ ]))
Continuous 
recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 150 min
Approx. 150 min¢
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 80 min Approx. 80 min¢
Playback time
Approx. 480 min 
						

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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 it fully until it clicks 
being careful about the direction 
you insert it. To remove the card, 
push the card until it clicks, then 
pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of 
the card.
•
The card may be damaged if it is not fully 
inserted.
B