Panasonic DMC-FZ150 Operating Instructions

Basic Operating Instructions

EB

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ150

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it
on your PC to read it.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions
carefully and keep them handy for future reference. 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 these
Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

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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.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,

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DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital Camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

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Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark  or the BSI
mark  on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13­AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please
observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.

 IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL  OR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF­KEEP DRY.

 Before use

Remove the connector cover.

 How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not heat or expose to flame.

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• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a

long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Warn ing

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
or incinerate.

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∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!

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DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS
WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH

NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED

CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

MANNER.

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord

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is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is
connected to an electrical outlet.

∫ Cautions for Use

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Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional).

• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30;

optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

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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-AC8E; optional). 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

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and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment
and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old
products and used batteries, please take them to applicable
collection points, in accordance with your national
legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you
will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old
products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol
examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by
the Directive for the chemical involved.

Cd

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Contents

Information for Your Safety...........................................................................2

Care of the camera .......................................................................................8

Accessories...................................................................................................9

Names and Functions of Main Parts........................................................... 12

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................15

• Charging ...............................................................................................15

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 17

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 18

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 19

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................20

• Changing the clock setting .................................................................... 20

Selecting the Recording Mode .................................................................... 21

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode) ....... 23

• Programme Shift ...................................................................................24

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ......25

Recording Motion Pictures..........................................................................27

Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) .................................................. 28

Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................28

Setting the Menu.........................................................................................29

Compensating the Exposure....................................................................... 30

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed ........................31

• Aperture-Priority AE..............................................................................31

• Shutter-Priority AE ................................................................................31

• Manual Exposure Mode ........................................................................32

Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode) .......................................................... 33

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................... 34

Specifications..............................................................................................36

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Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or
pressure.

• The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be

damaged if used in following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be
recorded.

– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

• When camera is not in use or when using the

playback feature, ensure that the lens is in the
stored position, with lens cap on.

• There are times when rattling sounds or

vibrations will come from the camera, but these
are due to the motion of the aperture, the zoom
and the motor and do not indicate a defect.

This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of
dust, water, sand, etc.

• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into

the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be
particularly careful since it may not just cause
malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this

unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on the beach.

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Accessories

K2CT39A00002

3

12

4

5

6

7

9

8

VFC4453

DE-A84A

K1HY08YY0017

DMW-BMB9E

VYQ7134

VFF0856

VYQ5607

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of September 2011. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or
battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text)
3 AC Mains Lead
4 USB Connection Cable
5 CD-ROM

• Software:

Use it to install the software to your
PC.

6 CD-ROM

• Operating Instructions

7 Shoulder Strap
8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
9Lens Hood

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC Memory Card are indicated
as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures
on the built-in memory when you are
not using a card.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest

Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)

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Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899

• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

• For further support on your product, please visit our website:

www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and

confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre
Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.,
Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at

www.pas-europe.com

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by

Panasonic UK.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished

products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

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∫ Optional Accessories

Battery Pack DMW-BMB9

Flash

DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360,
DMW-FL500

Remote Shutter DMW-RSL1

Stereo Microphone DMW-MS1

MC Protector DMW-LMC52

ND Filter DMW-LND52

PL Filter (Circular Type) DMW-LPL52

Tele Conversion Lens

Close-up Lens

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DMW-LT55

DMW-LC55

Lens Adapter DMW-LA5

AV C a ble D M W-AV C 1

HDMI mini Cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30

Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
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 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 16 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

RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDA32GE1K/RP-SDU32GE1K
RP-SDA16GE1K/RP-SDU16GE1K
RP-SDA08GE1K/RP-SDU08GE1K
RP-SDU04GE1K
RP-SDQ32GE1K
RP-SDQ16GE1K
RP-SDQ08GE1K
RP-SDQ04GE1K
RP-SDN16GE1A
RP-SDN08GE1A
RP-SDN04GE1A
RP-SDL02GE1K/RP-SDN02GE1A

¢ The lens adapter (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or

close-up lens.

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

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1Lens
2 Self-timer indicator

AF Assist Lamp
3Flash

4 Flash open button
5 Diopter adjustment dial
6 Viewfinder
7 [EVF/LCD] button
8 [AF/AE LOCK] button
9 Rear dial
10 Playback button
11 [MENU/SET] button

12 Cursor buttons

3/ Exposure compensation/

Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment

2/ Self-timer button

1/ISO

4/ Function button

The following menus can be assigned.
[PHOTO STYLE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/
[WHITE BALANCE]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/
[REMAINING DISP.]

13 [Q.MENU] button/Delete button
14 [DISPLAY] button
15 LCD monitor

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