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
Specifications........................................................ 10
Limited Warranty................................................... 11-If you see this symbol-
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.Information for Your SafetyKeep the unit as far away as possible from 
electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave 
ovens, TVs, video games, radio transmitters, 
high-voltage lines etc.).
≥ Do not use the camera near cell phones because 
doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and sound.
≥ If the camera is adversely affected by 
electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn the camera off and remove the 
battery and/or the connected AC adaptor. Then 
reinsert the battery and/or reconnect the AC 
adaptor and turn the camera on.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
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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 
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 are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus 
Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, 
the European Union and other countries.
≥ G MICRO SYSTEM is an interchangeable lens 
type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a 
Micro Four Thirds System standard.
≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned 
in these instructions are usually the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers 
who developed the system or product concerned.
THE 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. 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.Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment 
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.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.Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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							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 after taking pictures.
≥ Do not place the lens mount facing downwards. 
Do not allow the lens contact points  1 to become 
dirty.
∫ About Condensation (Fogging of the 
Lens)≥Condensation occurs when there are differences 
in temperature and humidity as described below. 
Condensation can cause the lens to become dirty 
and lead to mold and malfunctioning, so exercise 
caution in the following situations:
– When the camera is brought indoors from outside 
during cold weather
– When the camera is brought into an air- conditioned car
– When cold air from an air conditioner is directly  blown onto the lens
– In humid places
≥ Put the camera into a plastic bag to allow it to 
acclimatize to the surr ounding temperature in 
order to prevent condensation. If condensation 
occurs, turn the power off and leave it for about 
two hours. Once the camera acclimatizes to the 
surrounding temperature the condensation will go 
away naturally.
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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 Hood
2
Lens Cap
3
Lens Rear Cap(The lens rear cap and lens cap are attached to 
the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
Attaching/Detaching the Lens≥Refer also to the camera’s owner’s manual for 
attaching and detaching the lens.∫ Attaching the Lens≥Check that the camera is turned off.1 Turn the lens rear cap to 
detach it.A: Lens Rear Cap2 Align the lens fitting marks
 B (red marks)
 on 
the camera body and the 
lens and then rotate the 
lens in the direction of 
the arrow until it clicks.
• Do not press the lens release 
button  C when you attach a lens.
• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an  angle to the camera body as the lens mount may 
get scratched.
• Check that the lens is attached correctly.
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							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 the Lens Hood 
(Supplied Accessory)1 Align the fitting mark  E on 
the short side of the lens 
hood with the mark on the 
tip of the lens.2 Turn the lens hood in the  direction of the arrow until 
it stops, and align the stop 
mark  F on the long side of 
the lens hood with the 
mark on the tip of the lens.Hold the lens hood with 
your fingers placed as 
shown in the picture. • Do not hold the lens 
hood in a way that twists 
or bends it.
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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 lamp in the dark, detach 
the lens hood.
∫ Attaching Filters≥Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more 
MC protectors (optional: DMW-LMC46), 
PL filters (optional: DMW-LPL46) or ND filters 
(optional: DMW-LND46), or if using thick 
protectors and/or filters.
≥ The filter may become impossible to remove if 
excessively tightened, so please refrain from 
tightening it too strongly. 
≥ It is possible to attach the lens cap with the filter 
already attached.
≥ You cannot attach a conversion lens or adaptor to 
this lens. A filter may be used, but attaching any 
other element may cause damage to the lens.
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							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 zoom after focusing, focusing errors may occur. 
After zooming, please perform the focusing again.Cautions 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 substanc es get onto the lens they can 
damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.
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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 conditioners or humidifiers
– Where water may make the unit wet
– Where there is vibration
– Inside a vehicle
≥ Refer also to the owner’s manual of the digital 
camera.
≥ When the unit is not going to be used for a 
prolonged period, we recommend storing with a 
desiccant (silica gel). Failure to do so may result in 
performance failure caused by mold, etc. It is 
recommended that you check the unit’s operation 
prior to use.
≥ Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or 
plastic products for extended periods of time.
≥ Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can 
cause failure of the unit.
≥ Do not disassemble or alter the unit.  Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other 
similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or 
exterior cabinet.
≥
Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the 
paint to peel.
≥
Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth.≥ Use a dry, dust cloth to remove dirt and dust on 
the zoom ring and focus ring.
≥ Do not use a household detergent or a chemically 
treated cloth.A sound is heard when the camera is turned on or off.≥This is the sound of lens or aperture movement 
and is not a malfunction.
When this lens is attached to digital camera, 
stabilizer function cannot be turned off or 
stabilizer function does not work.
≥ The Optical Image Stabilizer function of this lens 
only works correctly with supported cameras.>
When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, 
DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used, [Stabilizer] in the 
[Rec] mode menu cannot be set to [OFF]. It is 
recommended to update the firmware of the digital 
camera at the following website. 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/
> When using this lens with another make of digital 
cameras, contact the respective company about 
details.Troubleshooting
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							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 mm to 20 mm)  
[from the focus distance reference line], 
0.3 m (0.98 feet) to  ¶ (focal length 21 mm to 42 mm)  
[from the focus distance reference line]
Maximum image magnification 0.17k (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.34 k)
Optical image stabilizer Available
[O.I.S.] switch None (Setting of the [Stabilizer] is done in [Rec] mode menu by 
LUMIX digital cameras.)
Mount “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
Angle of view 75x (Wide) to 29x (Tele)
Filter diameter 46 mm
Max. diameter Approx. 56 mm (2.21 inch)
Overall length Approx. 49 mm (1.93 inch)
(from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
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