Panasonic Interchangeable Lens For Digital Camera H-fs100300 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No.
H-FS100300
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this 
product, please read the instructions completely.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoFor Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
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2VQT2Z58ContentsInformation for Your Safety ..................................... 2Precautions ........................................................... 5
Supplied Accessories ............................................. 6
Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................................. 6
Names and Functions of Components ................... 9
Cautions for Use ................................................... 10 Troubleshooting .................................................. 10...

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≥The digital camera illustrations in these operating 
instructions show DMC-GH2 as an example.
≥ The appearance and specifications of products 
described in this manual may differ from the actual 
products you have purchased due to later 
enhancements.
≥ Micro Four Thirds
TM and Micro Four Thirds Logo 
marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the 
United States, the European Union and other 
countries.
≥ Four Thirds
TM and Four Thirds Logo marks...

4VQT2Z58THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.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....

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∫Lens Care≥Sand and dust can damage the lens. Make 
sure that no sand or dust gets inside the lens 
or the terminals when using the lens on a 
beach, etc.
≥ This lens is not waterproof. If drops of water 
get onto the lens, wipe the lens with a dry 
cloth.
≥ Do not press the lens with excessive force.
≥ When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) 
on the surface of the lens, the picture may be 
affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a 
soft, dry cloth before and after...

6VQT2Z58Supplied Accessories[Inspection to be performed when you unpack 
the unit]
When removing the unit from its packing box, check 
that the main unit and the supplied accessories are 
there and also check their external appearance and 
functions to verify that they have not sustained any 
damage during distribution and transportation.
If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor 
before using the product.
Product numbers correct as of October 2010. These 
may be subject to change.1
Lens Storage...

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∫Detaching the Lens≥Check that the camera is turned off.Press the lens release 
button  D while turning 
the lens as far as 
possible in the direction 
of the arrow to detach it.• Attach the lens rear cap so 
that the lens contact point does not get 
scratched.
• Attach the body cap to the camera so no dirt or  dust will get inside the main unit.∫ Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap≥Be careful not to lose 
the lens cap.
∫ Attaching the Lens Hood 
(Supplied Accessory)Insert the lens hood into...

8VQT2Z582 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the same way as shown previously.• When taking pictures with 
the flash with the lens hood 
attached, the lower portion 
of the screen may turn dark 
(vignetting effect) and the 
control of the flash may be 
disabled because the photo 
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We 
recommend detaching the lens hood.
• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, 
detach the lens hood.∫ Attaching Filters≥Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more 
MC...

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Names and Functions of Components1Lens surface
2 Focus ringRotate to focus when taking pictures with manual 
focus.3Zoom ringRotate the zoom ring when you wish to take large 
(tele) or wide (wide angle) pictures. (35 mm film 
camera equivalent: 200 mm to 600 mm)
4[O.I.S.] switchWhen the lens is attached to the camera the 
stabilizer function is set to activate if the [O.I.S.] 
switch is set to [ON].
≥We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] 
when using a tripod.
≥ The stabilizer...

10VQT2Z58Cautions for UseTake care not to drop or knock the lens. Also 
take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.
≥Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the 
lens in as it may damage the lens. The camera 
may stop operating normally and pictures may no 
longer be recorded. 
When using pesticides and other volatile 
substances around the camera make sure that 
they do not get onto the lens.
≥If such substances get onto the lens they can 
damage the exterior case or cause the paint to...