Panasonic Interchangeable Lens For Digital Camera H-fs1442a Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No.
H-FS1442A
PP
until 
2013/1/25
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.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) 
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2VQT4N33 (ENG)ContentsInformation for Your Safety ..................................... 2Precautions ........................................................... 4
Supplied Accessories ............................................. 5
Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................................. 5
Names and Functions of Components ................... 8
Cautions for Use ..................................................... 8 Troubleshooting .................................................... 9...

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The lens can be used with a digital camera 
compatible with the lens mount standard for the 
“Micro Four Thirds
TM System”.
≥ It cannot be mounted on the Four Thirds
TM mount 
specification camera.
≥ The digital camera illustrations in this owner’s 
manual show DMC-G5 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...

4VQT4N33 (ENG)∫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...

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Supplied 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 January 2013. These 
may be subject to change.1
Lens...

6VQT4N33 (ENG)∫Detaching the Lens≥Check that the camera is turned off.While pressing on the 
lens release button  D, 
rotate the lens toward the 
arrow until it stops and 
then remove.• 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
Pinch the lens cap as shown in the figure 
to attach or detach.≥Be careful not to lose the 
lens cap.
∫ Attaching...

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∫Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood1 Turn the lens hood in the 
direction of the arrow to 
detach it.2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the 
same way as shown 
previously.
Note
≥ 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...

8VQT4N33 (ENG)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: 28 mm to 84 mm)4Contact points
5 Lens fitting mark
Note
≥ When flash recording with a close subject, the 
light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and 
part of the picture may be dark. Check the 
distance from the subject when recording.
≥If you...

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Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to 
the camera body.
≥Under no circumstances should the unit be stored in 
any of the following locations since doing so may 
cause problems in operation or malfunctioning.– In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer
– In locations with high temperatures and humidity levels or where the changes in temperature and 
humidity are acute– In locations with high concentrations of sand, dust or dirt– Where there is fire
– Near heaters, air...

10VQT4N33 (ENG)SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice.
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA 
“LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5– 5.6 II ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
Focal length f=14 mm to 42 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm)
Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele)
Minimum aperture value F22
Lens construction 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses)
In focus distance 0.2 m (0.66 feet) to ¶ (focal length 14...