Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Fz200 Owners Manual

							Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-FZ200
DMC-FZ60
 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 for advanced 
features (PDF format)” in the 
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on 
your PC to read it.
(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)
DMC-FZ60DMC-FZ200
VQT4H46
F0712MG0
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
P
until 
2012/8/9
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
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Dear Customer,
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.
-If you see this symbol- 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 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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.•Use only the recommended accessories.•Do not remove covers.•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily 
accessible.
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 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-FZ200DMC-FZ60
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America  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.
DMC-FZ200DMC-FZ60
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∫About the battery pack
•
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.
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 ( 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 type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for 
the correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or 
incinerate.
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∫About the battery charger
∫ Cautions for Use
•
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 or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
(DMC-FZ200) 
•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.).
•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-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 transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
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.
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.
Information about the software used by this product can be viewed by pressing 
[MENU/SET], selecting [Setup]  > [Version Disp.], and then pressing [MENU/SET].
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ......................................................................................... 3
Care of the camera ....................................................................................................... 8
Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ200) ........................................................................... 9
Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ60) ............................................................................ 10
Names and Functions of Main Parts .........................................................................11
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap .................................................................. 13
Attaching the Lens Hood  (DMC-FZ200) .................................................................... 14
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 15
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 16
Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 17
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)............... 19
Using the rear dial ...................................................................................................... 21
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) ................. 23
Setting the Menu ........................................................................................................ 24
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) ............................................................. 25
Installing supplied software ...................................................................................... 27
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 29
Digital Camera Accessory System  (DMC-FZ200) ..................................................... 33
Digital Camera Accessory System  (DMC-FZ60)....................................................... 34
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form .................................................................... 35
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .................................... 36
•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-FZ200)  are 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.
e.g.:(DMC-FZ200) 
(DMC-FZ60)
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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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Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ200) 
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2012. 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 USB Connection Cable
4 CD-ROM
•Software
Install on your PC before use.
5 CD-ROM•Owner’s Manual for advanced features6 Shoulder Strap
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 “Digital Camera Accessory System 
(DMC-FZ200)”.•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 
1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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7 6
5 4
3 2
1
VFC4453
 VYQ5607
DMW-BLC12PP
VFF1045 DE-A79B
VYQ7878
K1HY08YY0025
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Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ60)
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2012. 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 USB Connection Cable
4 CD-ROM
•Software•Owner’s Manual for advanced featuresInstall on your PC before use.
5 Shoulder Strap
6 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
•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 “Digital Camera Accessory System 
(DMC-FZ60)”.•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 
1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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5 4
3 2
1
VFC4453 VYQ5607
DMW-BMB9PP
VFF1031
DE-A83B
K1HY08YY0025
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