Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Fz70k Owners Manual

VQT5B59
M0713KZ0
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-FZ70
Please read these instructions carefully before using this 
product, and save this manual for future use.
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.
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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 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.
Date of PurchaseDealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From Model...

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Information for Your Safety
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 identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery...

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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...

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 ■About the battery pack
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 (+ and −) 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...

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 ■About the battery charger
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 110V and 240V.
But
 • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected 
to a 120V 

AC power supply only.
 • When connecting to an 

AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or 
Canada, use...

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Contents
Information for Your Safety .... 3
Care of the camera
 .................. 8
Standard accessories
 ............. 9
Names and Functions of  
Main Parts

 
.............................. 10
Attaching the lens cap/
shoulder strap

........................ 12
Charging the battery
 
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Inserting and removing the 
card (optional)/the battery
 .... 14
Sequence of operations
 ........ 15
T

aking pictures with  
automatic settings  
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
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Care of the camera
 ■Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or 
pressure.
 ●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which 
may damage the lens, LCD monitor, viewfinder, or camera 
body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or 
prevent recording.
 • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Pushing with excessive force on the lens, LCD monitor
, or 
viewfinder
 ●When camera is not in use or when using the playback...

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Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part 
numbers are as of July 2013. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
DMW-BMB9PP
 • Charge the battery before use.
Battery pack is indicated as 
battery pack or battery in the text.
Battery Charger
DE-A83B
Battery charger is indicated as 
battery charger or charger in the 
text.
Shoulder Strap
VFC4453
USB connection 
cable
K1HY08YY0031
Lens Cap/ 
Lens Cap String
VYQ8752
CD-ROM
VFF1231
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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