Panasonic DMC-FZ38 User Guide

Basic

GC SG

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ35/DMC-FZ38

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).

You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.

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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.

• 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,

• 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 is located on the bottom of units.

∫ 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.

• 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.

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The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

∫ Cautions for Use

• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

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

• Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)

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

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

• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and 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 the camera, disturbing 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 or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC7G; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

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∫ How to replace the Fuse

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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

1 Open the fuse cover with a

screwdriver.

2 Replace the fuse and close or attach

the fuse cover.

∫ Care of the camera

• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure.

The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.

• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.

• Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures.

• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction.

– 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 a beach.

• This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service centre.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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∫ About cards that can be used in this unit

You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.

• When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards. – SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) – SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.

• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

• A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product.

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

-If you see this symbol-

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.

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Contents

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

Before Use

Standard Accessories......................................................................................................... 7

Names of the Components ................................................................................................. 8

Preparation

Charging the Battery......................................................................................................... 11

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures................................ 12

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery................................................... 14

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .......................................................................................... 15

• Changing the clock setting ......................................................................................... 15

Setting the Menu...............................................................................................................16

• Setting menu items..................................................................................................... 16

Basic

Selecting the [REC] Mode ................................................................................................ 18

Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)......................... 20

• Scene detection .......................................................................................................... 21

• AF Tracking Function .................................................................................................21

Taking pictures with your favourite settings (³: Programme AE Mode) .......................... 22

• Focusing..................................................................................................................... 22

Recording Motion Picture ................................................................................................. 23

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........................................................................25

Deleting Pictures...............................................................................................................26

• To delete a single picture ........................................................................................... 26

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures.............................................26

Others

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ............................................................27

Specifications....................................................................................................................28

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Before Use

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K1HA14AD0001

: K2CT39A00002 (DMC-FZ35GC)

:

K2CQ29A00002

(DMC-FZ35GC)

VFF0522 (DMC-FZ35GC)

VFF0535 (DMC-FZ38SG)

DE-A44B

VYK2U93

CGR-S006E

VYQ4122

VYQ4124

VFC4453

K2CA29A00023 (DMC-FZ38SG)

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change.

1Battery 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 Cable

A: Hong Kong Special Administrative

Region of China and Saudi Arabia

B: Areas Other than Hong Kong Special

Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia

4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM

Software:

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Use it to install the software to your PC.

7 CD-ROM

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Operating Instructions

8 Shoulder Strap 9 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 10 Lens Hood 11 Hood Adaptor

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

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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.)

Before Use

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Names of the Components

1 Lens 2Flash 3 Self-timer indicator

AF assist lamp

4 Flash open button 5 Diopter adjustment dial 6 Viewfinder 7 Speaker 8 Motion picture button 9 [AF/AE LOCK] button 10 Joystick

The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be pressed to select. In these operating instructions, it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.

Example: When the joystick is moved toward 2 (left) Place your finger on the right side of the joystick, and move the joystick toward the left.

Push the joystick straight in.

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or Move 2

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or Press

11 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

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12 LCD monitor 13 [EVF/LCD] button 14 [DISPLAY] button 15 Delete button/

Single or Burst Mode button 16 [MENU/SET] button 17 Cursor buttons

2/ Self-timer button

4/ Function button

Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode menu that is used often. [REVIEW]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]/ [I.EXPOSURE]

1/ Flash setting button

3/ Exposure compensation/

Auto Bracket/Colour Bracket/Flash output adjustment

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

Before Use

18 Stereo microphone 19 Zoom lever 20 Shutter button 21 [FOCUS] button 22 Mode dial 23 Camera ON/OFF switch 24 Power lamp 25 [AF/AF#/MF] button

Press 4

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26 Shoulder strap eyelet

Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when

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using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

27 [HDMI] socket 28 [DC IN] socket

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

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adaptor (DMW-AC7G; optional).

• This camera cannot charge the battery

even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7G; optional) is connected to it.

29 Terminal door

30 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket

31 Tripod receptacle

When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod

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is stable when the camera is attached to it.

32 Card/Battery door 33 Lens barrel

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