Panasonic Interchangeable Lens For Digital Camera H-es045 Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No.
H-ES045
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this 
product, please read the instructions completely.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoFor Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
                                    send e-mail to: [email protected]
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							2VQT2H15ContentsInformation for Your Safety ..................................... 2Precautions ........................................................... 5
Supplied Accessories ............................................. 6
Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................................. 6
Names and Functions of Components ................... 9
Cautions for Use ................................................... 10 Troubleshooting .................................................. 11
Specifications........................................................ 12
Limited Warranty................................................... 14-If you see this symbol-
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.Information for Your SafetyKeep the unit as far away as possible from 
electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave 
ovens, TVs, video games, radio transmitters, 
high-voltage lines etc.).
≥ Do not use the camera near cell phones because 
doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
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 and/or the 
connected AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery and/
or reconnect the AC adaptor and turn the camera on.The lens can be used with a digital camera 
compatible with the lens mount standard for the 
“Micro Four Thirds
TM System”.
≥
It cannot be mounted on the 
Four Thirds
TM mount 
specification camera.
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 
product, please contact your 
local authorities or dealer and 
ask for the correct method of 
disposal.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
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≥The digital camera illustrations in these operating 
instructions show DMC-GF1 as an example.
≥ The appearance and specifications of products 
described in this manual may differ from the actual 
products you have purchased due to later 
enhancements.
≥ Four Thirds
TM and Four Thirds Logo marks are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus 
Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, 
the European Union and other countries.
≥ Micro Four Thirds
TM and Micro Four Thirds Logo 
marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the 
United States, the European Union and other 
countries.
≥ G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type 
digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro 
Four Thirds System standard.
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica 
Microsystems IR GmbH. ELMARIT is a registered 
trademark of Leica Camera AG. The LEICA DG 
lenses are manufactur ed using measurement 
instruments and quality assurance systems that 
have been certified by Leica Camera AG based 
on the company’s quality standards. ≥
Other names, company names, and product 
names printed in these instructions are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of the 
companies concerned.
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							4VQT2H15THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.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.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
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.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) 
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∫Lens Care≥Sand and dust can damage the lens. Make 
sure that no sand or dust gets inside the lens 
or the terminals when using the lens on a 
beach, etc.
≥ This lens is not waterproof. If drops of water 
get onto the lens, wipe the lens with a dry 
cloth.
≥ Do not press the lens with excessive force.
≥ When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) 
on the surface of the lens, the picture may be 
affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a 
soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
≥ Do not place the lens mount facing downwards. 
Do not allow the lens contact point  1 to become 
dirty.
∫ About Condensation (Fogging of the 
Lens)≥Condensation occurs when  there are differences 
in temperature and humidity as described below. 
Condensation can cause the lens to become dirty 
and lead to mold and malfunctioning, so exercise 
caution in the following situations:
– When the camera is brought indoors from outside 
during cold weather
– When the camera is brought into an air- conditioned car
– When cold air from an air conditioner is directly  blown onto the lens
– In humid places
≥ Put the camera into a plastic bag to allow it to 
acclimatize to the surrounding temperature in 
order to prevent condensation. If condensation 
occurs, turn the power off and leave it for about 
two hours. Once the camera acclimatizes to the 
surrounding temperature the condensation will go 
away naturally.
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							6VQT2H15Supplied Accessories[Inspection to be performed when you unpack the unit]When removing the unit from its packing box, check 
that the main unit and the supplied accessories are 
there and also check their external appearance and 
functions to verify that they have not sustained any 
damage during distribution and transportation.
If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor 
before using the product.
Product numbers correct as of September 2009. 
These may be subject to change.1
Lens Storage Bag
2
Lens Hood
3
Lens Cap
4
Lens Rear Cap(The lens cap and lens rear cap are attached to 
the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
Attaching/Detaching the Lens≥Refer also to the camera’s operating instructions 
for attaching and detaching the lens.∫ Attaching the Lens≥Check that the camera is turned off.1 Turn the lens rear 
cap to detach it.A: Lens Rear Cap2 Align the lens fitting marks
 B (red marks)
 on 
the camera body and the 
lens and then rotate the 
lens in the direction of 
the arrow until it clicks.
• Do not press the lens release 
button when you attach a lens.
• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an  angle to the camera body as the lens mount may 
get scratched.
• Check that the lens is attached correctly.
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∫Detaching the Lens≥Check that the camera is turned off.Press the lens release 
button  C while turning 
the lens as far as 
possible in the direction 
of the arrow to detach it.• Attach the lens rear cap so 
that the lens contact point does not get 
scratched.
• Attach the body cap to the camera so no dirt or  dust will get inside the main unit.
∫ Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap≥Be careful not to lose 
the lens cap.
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							8VQT2H15∫Attaching the Lens Hood 
(Supplied Accessory)Insert the lens hood into the lens with the 
short sides at the top and bottom, and 
turn in the direction of the arrow until it 
stops.D : Fit to the mark∫Removing the Lens HoodTurn the lens hood in the direction of the 
arrow to detach it.
• When taking pictures with the flash with the lens 
hood attached, the lower portion of the screen 
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.∫ Attaching Filters≥Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more 
MC protectors (optional:DMW-LMC46), 
PL filters (optional:DMW-LPL46) or ND filters 
(optional:DMW-LND46), or if using thick 
protectors and/or filters.
≥ The filter may become impossible to remove if 
excessively tightened, so please refrain from 
tightening it too strongly. 
≥ It is possible to attach the lens cap with the filter 
already attached.
≥ You cannot attach a conversion lens or adaptor to 
this lens. A filter may be used, but attaching any 
other element may cause damage to the lens.
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Names and Functions of Components∫Lens
1 Lens surface
2 Focus ringRotate to focus when taking pictures with manual 
focus.3[O.I.S.] switchWhen the lens is attached to the camera the 
stabilizer function is set to activate if the [O.I.S.] 
switch is set to [ON].
≥We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] 
when using a tripod. ≥
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the 
following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When using the digital zoom.
– When taking pictures while following a moving subject.– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take  pictures indoors or in dark places.
– When taking close-up pictures.4 [FOCUS] switch[FULL]: It can focus between the ranges of 0.15 m 
(0.5 feet) to  ¶. Use in [FULL] position to 
take pictures using the macro function.
[LIMIT]: It can focus between the ranges of 0.5 m  (1.64 feet) to  ¶. The speed of focusing with 
auto focus will be faster.5 Contact point
6 Lens fitting mark
Note
≥ When flash recording with a close subject, the 
light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and 
part of the picture may be dark. Check the 
distance from the subject when recording.
≥ This lens has the following characteristics due to 
its macro specifications.
– It takes time to focus.
– The range of focus is fairly small.
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							10VQT2H15Cautions for Use∫About the LensTake care not to drop or knock the lens. Also 
take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.
≥Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the 
lens in as it may damage the lens. The camera may 
stop operating normally and pictures may no longer 
be recorded.When using pesticides and other volatile 
substances around the camera make sure that 
they do not get onto the lens.
≥If such substances get onto the lens they can 
damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to 
the camera body.
≥Under no circumstances should the unit be stored 
in any of the following locations since doing so may 
cause problems in operation or malfunctioning.– In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer
– In locations with high temperatures and humidity 
levels or where the changes in temperature and 
humidity are acute
– In locations with high concentrations of sand, 
dust or dirt
– Where there is fire – Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers
– Where water may make the unit wet
– Where there is vibration
– Inside a vehicle
≥ Refer also to the operating instructions of the 
digital camera.
≥ When the unit is not going to be used for a 
prolonged period, we recommend storing with a 
desiccant (silica gel). Failure to do so may result in 
performance failure caused by mold, etc. It is 
recommended that you check the unit’s operation 
prior to use.
≥ Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or 
plastic products for extended periods of time.
≥ Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can 
cause failure of the unit.
≥ Do not disassemble or alter the unit.
Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other 
similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or 
exterior cabinet.
≥ Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the 
paint to peel.
≥ Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry 
cloth.
≥ Use a dry, dust cloth to remove dirt and dust on 
the focus ring.
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