Panasonic dmc-tz150 Operation Manual
Basic Owner’s Manual
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Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ150
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Owner’s Manual f or
advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
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Dear Customer,
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most s ophisticated 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 t apes or discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copy right
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.
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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 SH ALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACC ESSIBLE.
∫ Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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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 connecte d.
• 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-FZ150
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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.
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∫ About the battery pack
DMC-FZ150
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pac k wit h 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 (i and j) 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 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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
(140 oF) or incinerate.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
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.
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Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery char ger must be co nnect ed to a 120V
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.
∫ Cautions for Use
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW -AVC1; optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mi ni 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 connecti on cables except the supplied one.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic remot e sh utter (DMW-RSL1; 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 nea r 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 pic tures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microproces sors may adversely
affect this unit, dis turbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromag netic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; 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 transmit ters or high-voltage lines , the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
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-If you see this symbolInformation on Dispos a l 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...........................................................................3
Care of the camera .......................................................................................9
Standard Accessories .................................................................................10
Names and Functions of Components........................................................11
Charging the Battery...................................................................................14
• Charging...............................................................................................14
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ... .......16
About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................17
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................18
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................19
• Changing the clock setting....................................................................19
Selecting th e R e c o rd i n g Mo d e ........ .. ....................... .. ....................... .. ........20
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) .............. 22
• Program Shift........................................................................................23
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)......24
Recording Motion Pictur e s........................................ ............. ............ .........26
Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................................27
Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................27
Setting the Menu.........................................................................................28
Compensating the Exposure.......................................................................29
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed ........................30
• Aperture-Priority AE..............................................................................30
• Shutter-Priority AE................................................................................30
• Manual Exposure Mode........................................................................31
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)................................................32
Specifications..............................................................................................34
Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................38
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................39
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....................40
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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.
–Dropping or hitting the camera.
–Pressing hard on the lens or t he LCD monitor.
•When carrying or using the playback feature,
ensure that the lens is in the stored position.
•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/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of
dust, water, sand, etc.
•Liquids, sand and ot her foreig n materi al may get in to
the space around th e 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 c ontact wit h this
unit such as when using it on a rai ny day or on a
beach.
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Standard Accessories
DMW-BMB9PP DE-A83B
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5
6
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K1HY08YY0017
VYQ5607
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers c orrect as of S ept ember 20 11. T hese may b e s ubj ect to chan ge.
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 USB Connection Cable
4 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
5 CD-ROM
• Owner’s Manual
6 Shoulder S trap
7 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
8Lens 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.
•For information about optional
accessories, refer to the
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.
“Digital Camera
”.
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Names and Functions of Components
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1Lens
2 Self-timer indica tor
AF Assist Lamp
3Flash
4 Flash open button
5 Diopter adjustment dia l
6 Viewfinder
7 [EVF/LCD] bu tt on
8 [AF/AE LOCK] but ton
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 assigne d.
[PHOTO STYLE]/[ASPECTRATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERINGMODE]/
[WHITE BALANCE]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/
[REMAINING DISP.]
13 [Q.MENU ] bu tt on /Delete button
14 [DISPLAY] button
15 LCD monitor
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16 Stereo microphone
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MIC
REMOTE
AV OUT/DIGITAL
AV OUT/DIGITAL
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17 Zoom lever
18 Shutter button
19 Motion pic t ur e bu tto n
20 Burst Mode button
21 Power lamp
22 Camera ON/OFF switch
23 Mode dial
24 Hot Shoe
25 Speaker
• Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.
26 Shoulder strap eyelet
27 [MIC/REMOTE ] socke t
28 [HDMI] socket
29 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
30 Focus selector switch
31 [FOCUS] button
32 Side lever
33 Lens barrel
34 Tripod receptacle
35 Release lever
36 Card/Battery door
37 DC coupler cover
• When using an AC adaptor , ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6; For
shop display purpose only ) and AC adaptor
(DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).
• It is recommended to use a fully charged
battery or AC adaptor when reco rding motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and th e power
supply is cut of f due t o a powe r out ag e or if the AC a dapt or is dis conn ecte d
etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.
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Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
This documen t expresses the up , d ow n , l eft, and rig ht of the cursor butt on as
follows, or as 3/4/2/1.
Cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
[MENU/SET] button:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
or Press 4
Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rea r di al, rotating left or right, and deciding by
pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various
settings.
Pressing:
Operation s t hat are the same as [M E N U /SET] button , such as deter m in e
settings, etc., are per formed during the various settings.
•Rear dial is described as follows in this Owner’s Manual.
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial
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Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9PP.
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 ad vised that we are not liable fo r 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.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
Charging
•The battery is not charg ed when the cam era is shipp ed. Charge the ba ttery
before use.
•Charge the battery with the c harger indoors.
Attach the battery paying attention
to the direction of the battery.
Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and
charging begins.
90°
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