Panasonic A F100 Manual

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Detaching a lens from the camera 
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1  Attach the lens cap.
2 While pressing the lens detachment button, turn the 
lens in the direction indicated by the arrows until it 
stops, and detach.
3 Attach the body cap.
Lens detachment 
button
Ensure that the body cap is attached to prevent dust or 
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dirt from entering the camera.
To prevent damage to the lens connection, be sure to 
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attach the lens rear cap.
When using lenses other than those conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds...

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Please read before use (continued)SD Memory Cards compatible with this product
Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in the PH mode or HA mode. Speed class 6 or above 
is required when using the VFR function. It is recommended that you use \
the following Panasonic SD 
memory cards, SDHC memory cards, or SDXC memory cards. (As of December, 2010)
Card type Recording capacity Recording/playbackSaving/reading of scene files and 
user files, reading of metadata
SD Memory  Card 8 MB
16 MB Cannot...

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 (SD speed class 4)
This refers to a class 4 speed standard (SD speed class) for the conti\
nuous writing of data between SD-
compatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standard\
s.
When the use of an SD speed class 4 card is recommended for SD-compatibl\
e products, this indicates 
that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Car\
ds of class 4 and above.
 (SD speed class 6)
This refers to a class 6 speed standard (SD speed class) for the conti\
nuous...

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Operating precautions
Do not allow any water to get into the camera-
recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at 
the beach.Failure to heed this caution will cause the 
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camera-recorder or a card to malfunction (and 
may result in irreparable damage).
Keep the camera-recorder away from 
equipment (such as TV sets and video game 
machines) that generate magnetic fields. Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a 
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TV set may cause distortion in the images and/
or sound due to the...

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What to remember when throwing memory 
cards away or transferring them to others
Formatting memory cards or deleting data using 
the functions of the unit or a computer will merely 
change the file management information: it will 
not completely erase the data on the cards. When 
throwing these cards away or transferring them 
to others, either physically destroy them or use a 
data deletion program for computers (commercially 
available) to completely erase the data. Users are 
responsible for...

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Precaution for use
Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some tr\
ial shots and check that the 
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sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.
Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone. These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before \
making a 
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recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 33)
Panasonic makes no guarantees for your...

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Before use
The SDHC logo and SDXC logo are trademarks 
 
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of SD-3C, LLC. 
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks 
 
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of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
This product has been manufactured under 
 
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license from Dolby Laboratories.   
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks 
of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition 
 
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Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica 
 
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Precaution for use (continued)
 What is AVCHD?   AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed, high-definition video.
      Video is compressed in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 formats, and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital or 
linear PCM .
Information regarding compatibility of SDHC Memory Cards and recorded vi\
deo
SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards
SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards cannot be used with non-SDHC-compatible 
 
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equipment.
Ensure that all equipment is SDHC/SDXC-compatible when using card...

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Before use
Accessories
BatteryAC Adaptor
(Battery charger)AC power supply cords/
DC cordWireless remote 
control and battery 
(CR2025) (Page 27)
Eye cup
(Page 29)Microphone holder
(Page 41 of Vol.2)Microphone holder 
screws M4)
(Page 41 of Vol.2)
Length 6-mm (M4) (2)
 
Length 12-mm (M4) (2)
Microphone holder 
adaptor
(Page 41 of Vol.2)
Cable clamper
(Page 41 of Vol.2)Screws for cable 
clamper
Length 4-mm (M2) (1)
(Page 41 of Vol.2)CD-ROM
The following accessories are attached to the unit.
Bodycap...

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Description of parts
Left side
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1  POWER switch (Page 27)
2  MODE button  (...