More detailed instructions on the operation of
this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual
for advanced features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
DMC-S2
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Dear Customer,
Date of PurchaseDealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased FromModel No.
Dealer AddressSerial No.
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products
on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your
family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on
the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of
your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera
information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc.
of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in
the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or
broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may
infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording
of certain material may be restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.
Information for Your Safety
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
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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.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FH6
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer
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.
DMC-S2
North America
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
DMC-FH6
DMC-S2
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
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Product identification marking
ProductLocation
Digital cameraBottom
Battery chargerBottom
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About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub
the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C
(140 °F) or incinerate.
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About the battery charger
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
• Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
• Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this
unit.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to
a 120 V AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada,
use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
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Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: for dealer display purpose only). Then reinsert the battery
or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety .......2
Before use ...................................7
Standard accessories ................8
Names and Functions of
Main Parts ...................................9
Charging the battery ................11
Inserting and removing the
card (optional)/the battery .......12
Sequence of operations ...........13
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other information
●
for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided
in this manual. When operation or other information is more or less the same between
models, DMC-FH6 is used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual.
The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated
●
separately, together with the relevant model number.
(Example)
DMC-FH6
DMC-S2
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format) ..............................14
Installing supplied software
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO) .................15
Specifications ...........................16
Digital Camera Accessory System
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
...19
...20
...21
Before use
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Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.
●
The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
●
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or
where water can come into contact with the camera.
■
Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden
●
changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may
make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera.
If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two
●
hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding
temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.
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Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2012.
Battery pack
DMW-BCK7PP
• Charge the battery
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the
text.
Battery charger
DE-A91B
Battery charger is indicated as
battery charger or charger in
the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
indicated as card in the text.
• Memory cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a card.
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera
Accessory System”.
• If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts
department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection
cable
K1HY08YY0015
CD-ROM
VFF1014
• Software:
Use it to install the
software on your
PC.
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMWDCC10: for dealer display purpose only) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: for
dealer display purpose only) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: for dealer
display purpose only).
We recommend using
the supplied hand strap
to avoid dropping the
camera.
20 Card/Battery door
The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual
●
product.
Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.
●
Some tripods or unipods, and some methods of holding the camera
●
may block the speaker, making it difficult to hear the beep, etc.
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Charging the battery
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On:
Charging in progress
(approx. 120 min. if fully depleted)
Off: Charging complete
Insert the battery terminals and attach
the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
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About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge
the battery and set the clock before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F
to 86 °F)).
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
Turn off the power and slide
the card/battery door out ( )
before opening the door ( )
as illustrated
Insert the battery and card,
making sure that their
orientation is correct
• Battery: Insert all the way firmly until
• Card: Insert all the way firmly until it
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To remove
• To remove battery:
Move lever in direction of arrow.
DMC-FH6DMC-S2
a locking sound is heard,
and check that the lever is
hooked over the battery.
clicks.
Card
(check orientation:
terminals face LCD)
Do not touch the terminal
Charged battery
(check orientation)
• To remove card:
Press down in center.
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCK7PP).
●
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this
●
product.
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Sequence of operations
Press the Power button ( )
The clock is not set when the camera is
shipped. Set the date and time before
using the camera.
Press the shutter button ( )
and take pictures
Press halfway
(press lightly to focus)
Press fully
(press the button all the
way to record)
■
Selecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE] button to select the Recording Mode.
Taking pictures with automatic settings.
Take pictures with your own settings.
Take pictures according to scene.
Take motion pictures.
■
Setting the menu
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording
function, camera settings, and other settings.
■
Viewing your pictures
Press the Playback button
Press to select the picture
■
Deleting pictures
Press [ / ] button to delete the displayed picture
Press to select [Yes] and then press [MENU/SET]
In this manual, the button that is used is shaded.
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Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained
in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
■
For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing
the Owner’s Manual (supplied)
Click the “Owner’s Manual”
Select the desired language
and then click “Owner’s
Manual” to install
To return to the install menu.
Double click the “Owner’s
Manual” shortcut icon on the
desktop
■
When the Owner’s Manual (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 Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied),
click and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7
• You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can
use with your OS from the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
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Installing supplied software
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO)
This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also
categorize these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model
name of the camera used.
• Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
Check the environment of your PC
Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 LE
OS
CPU
Display
RAM
Free hard disk space 450 MB or more for installing software
Windows XP (32 bit) SP3
Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) and SP1
Windows XPPentium III 500 MHz or higher
Windows Vista800 MHz or higher
Windows 71 GHz or higher
1024 × 768 pixels or more
(1920 × 1080 pixels or more recommended)
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
512 MB or more
1 GB or more (32 bit)
2 GB or more (64 bit)
• Refer to the Operating Instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF)
for further information about the operating environment.
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software
When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu
Click on the [Recommended Installation]
• Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the
screen.
The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
●
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows XP/Vista/7)
– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
PHOTOfunSTUDIO is not compatible with Mac.
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Specifications
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source DC 5.1 V
Power
Consumption
Camera effective
pixels
Image sensor1/2.33” CCD,
Lens
Image stabilizerOptical method
Focus range
Intelligent Auto /
Normal /
Motion Picture
Scene ModeThere may be difference in above settings.
When recording: 1.0 W
When playing back: 0.6 W
14,100,000 pixels
total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels
Primary color filter
DMC-FH6
Optical 5 x zoom
f=4.3 mm to 21.5 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm) /
F2.5 (Max. W) to F6.4 (Max. T)
DMC-S2
Optical 4 x zoom
f=5.0 mm to 20.0 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm) /
F3.1 (Max. W) to F6.5 (Max. T)
5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide) / 1 m (3.3 feet) (Tele) to
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Shutter systemElectronic shutter + Mechanical shutter
Shutter speed8 seconds to 1/1600 th of a second
Exposure (AE)AUTO (Program AE)
Metering ModeMulti metering
LCD monitor2.7” TFT LCD (4:3)
Microphone /
Speaker
Recording mediaBuilt-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB) /
Recording file
format
Still pictureJPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system,
Motion picturesQuickTime Motion JPEG
(Approx. 230,400 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA Credit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover Customer Signature
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship T o:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
FirstLast
Street Address
City
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
StateZip
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
THE FOLLOWING:
OR
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
OR
Subtotal
Total Enclosed
Phone#:
Day ( )
Night ( )
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Limited Warranty
(ONLY
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
If your product does not work properly 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 either (a) repair
your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished
equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair,
replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
Product or Part NamePartsLabor
Digital Still Camera1 year1 year
CCD6 months90 days
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable
Battery Pack (defective exchange)
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty
excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and
cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and
serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the
original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.
90 daysNot Applicable
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Mail-In Service
For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the
product prepaid to:
Panasonic Exchange Center
4900 George McVay Drive
Suite B
McAllen, TX 78503
panacare@us.panasonic.com
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid,
adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. When shipping Lithium
Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as
Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a
letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number
where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited
Warranty.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER
WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE
INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF
PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT
RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
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 controls, improper
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of
sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other
business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory
Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts
of God.
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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 or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
The items listed are not exclusive, but 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 Service 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 (United States and Puerto Rico)
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/help
or, 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 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
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:
npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal
Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
As of December 2010
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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license
therefrom.
• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware
Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of
DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
• Other names, company names, and product names
printed in these instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
-If you see this symbolInformation 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.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America