Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1 User Manual

							Before use, please read these
instructions completely.Digital Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No.DMC-FZ1PP
VQT0A99
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected]         
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca 
 




						

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2 Safety
Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to 
thank you for purchasing this Panasonic 
Digital Camera. Please read these 
Operating Instructions carefully and 
keep them handy for future reference.
Information for 
Your Safety
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.
• 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 these Operating 
Instructions.
 SD Logo is a trademark.
 Other names, company names, and 
product names printed in these 
instructions are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of the 
companies concerned.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR 
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING 
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE 
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 
AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR 
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE 
COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE 
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO 
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Notice:
This product has parts that contain a 
small amount of mercury. It also 
contains lead in some components. 
Disposal of these materials may be 
regulated in your community due to 
environmental considerations. For 
disposal or recycling information 
please contact your local authorities, 
or the Electronics Industries Alliance: 

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the 
product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for 
information on how to recycle this battery.
RBRC
Li-ion
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FCC Note: (U.S. only)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.Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FZ1
Responsible party:Matsushita Electric 
Corporation of 
America One 
Panasonic Way, 
Secaucus, NJ 
07094
Support Contact: Panasonic 
Consumer 
Electronics 
Company 
1-800-272-7033
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.
This Class B digital apparatus 
complies with Canadian ICES-003
DMC-FZ1




						

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Contents
Safety
Information for Your Safety ........................ 2
Preparation
Standard Accessories ................................ 5
Names of the Components......................... 6
LCD Monitor Display/
Viewfinder Display ................................. 8
Quick Guide.............................................. 10
Charging the Battery ................................ 11
Inserting the Battery ................................. 12
Connecting to an Electrical Outlet ............ 14
Inserting the Card ..................................... 15
Turning Power on/off ................................ 17
Adjusting the Viewfinder 
(Diopter Adjustment) ............................ 18
Attaching the Lens Hood .......................... 19
Attaching the Strap ................................... 21
Attaching the Lens Cap ............................ 22
Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ........... 23
The Shutter Button 
(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) ......... 24
The Mode Dial .......................................... 25
Operating the Menu.................................. 26
Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ............ 27
Recording images (basic)
Taking Pictures......................................... 28
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ............... 30
Checking the Captured Picture 
(Review) ............................................... 31
Recording Motion Images ........................ 32
Using the Optical Zoom ............................ 33
Using the Digital Zoom ............................. 34
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ... 35
Using the Optical Image Stabilizer ........... 37
Using the AF Trigger ................................ 38
Using the Continuous AF ......................... 39
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ........... 40
Recording images (advanced)
Taking Pictures with Audio ....................... 41
Changing the Picture Size ........................ 42
Changing the Quality 
(Data Compression Ratio).................... 43
Taking Pictures using Macro Mode .......... 44
Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode ........ 45
Taking Pictures using Sports Mode.......... 46Taking Pictures using Panning Mode ...... 47
Taking Pictures using Night Portrait 
Mode.................................................... 48
Taking Pictures using Spot Mode ............ 49
Compensating the Exposure ................... 50
Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure 
(AE) Bracket ........................................ 51
Using the AF/AE Lock.............................. 52
Using the Color Effect .............................. 53
Picture Adjustment 
(Natural/Standard/Vivid) ...................... 54
Setting the White Balance ....................... 55
Setting ISO Sensitivity ............................. 57
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ........... 58
Using the MC Protector/ND Filter ............ 59
Playback
Playing Back Still Pictures ....................... 60
Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio...... 61
9 Images Multi Playback .......................... 62
Using the Playback Zoom ........................ 63
Playing Back Motion Images ................... 64
Editing
Deleting Images ....................................... 65
Writing the Print Information to the Card 
(DPOF Setting) .................................... 67
Protecting Images on the Card ................ 70
Technical use
Playing Back with Slide Show 
(Automatic Playback)........................... 71
Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures 
(Audio Dubbing)................................... 73
Resizing Recorded Pictures .................... 74
Trimming Recorded Pictures ................... 75
Formatting the Card ................................. 76
Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder 
Brightness............................................ 77
Using the Auto Review ............................ 78
Setting up the Operational Sound............ 79
Setting up the Power Save Mode ............ 80
Resetting the File Number ....................... 81
Initializing the settings.............................. 82
Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor .. 83
Connecting to a PC.................................. 84
USB DIRECT-PRINT ............................... 85
USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture) ..... 86
USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF).................. 87
After Use .................................................. 88




						

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PreparationOthers
The Menu Items ....................................... 89
Cautions for Use....................................... 91
Warning Indications .................................. 95
Troubleshooting........................................ 96
Specifications ........................................... 97
Digital Camera Accessory System ........... 99Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers) ........................ 100
Request for Service Notice .................... 101
Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .......... 102
Customer Services Directory 
(For USA Only) .................................. 104
Index ...................................................... 105
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido ..... 106
Standard Accessories
Before using your camera, check the contents.
1 SD Memory Card (8 MB)
RP-SD008B
(In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)
2 Battery Pack
CGA-S002A
(In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)
3 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor
DE-928A
(In the text, it is indicated as 
“AC Adaptor”)
4 AC Cable
K2CA2EA00002
5 DC Cable
K2GH2DB000036 A/V Cable
K1V204C10001
7 USB Connection Cable
VEK0A22
8 CD-ROM
VFF0183
9Strap
VFC3916
10 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
VYK0M30/VFC3917
11 Lens Hood/Lens Hood Adaptor
VYQ2677/VYQ2583




						

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Names of the Components
[Front View]1 Flash Sensor (P36)
2 Lens
3Flash
4 Microphone (P41, P73)
5 Self-timer Indicator (P40)
6 Strap Eyelet (P21)
[Top View]7 Mode Dial (P25)
8 Shutter Button (P24)
9 Single/Burst Mode Button 
(P58)
10 Zoom Lever (P33, P34)
11 Lens Ring (P19, P59)
12 Lens Barrel
[Back View]13 Viewfinder (P18, P23)
14 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P18)
15 Flash Open Button (P35)
16 DISPLAY Button (P23)
17 FOCUS Button (P38)
18 Power Indicator (P17)
19 Power Switch (P17)
20 LCD Monitor (P8)
21 MENU Button (P26)
22 Delete Button (P31, P65)
232/Self-timer Button (P40)
244/REVIEW/SET Button (P31)
251/Flash Mode Button (P35)
263/Exposure Compensation  
(P50)/Auto Bracket Button 
(P51)
27 Speaker (P61)
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[Left View]
28 A/V OUT Socket (P83)
29 USB Socket (5pin) (P84)
30 Terminal Door
[Right View]31 DC IN Socket (P14)
32 DC IN Terminal Door (P14)
[Bottom View]33 Memory Card/Battery Door 
(P12, P15)
34 Memory Card/Battery Door 
Open Lever (P12, P15)
35 Tripod Receptacle
[Battery Charger/AC Adaptor]1 AC Input Terminal
2 [POWER] Indicator
3 [CHARGE] Indicator
4 Battery Attachment Section
5 DC Output Terminal
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LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
[In recording]1 REC mode
2 Flash mode (P35)
3 White balance (P55)
4 ISO sensitivity (P57)
5 Picture size (P42)
6 Quality (data compression ratio) 
(P43)
7 Battery indicator (P13)
(When using AC adaptor this is not 
displayed)
8 Frame/Time remain
In motion image mode: XXXs
9 Shutter Jiggle alert (P29)
10 Recording indication
11 Audio REC (P41)
12 Zoom (P33, P34)
(digital zoom ON:  )
13 Self-timer mode (P40)
14 Card access indication (P16)
15 AF area (P28)
16 AF Trigger (P38)
17 Aperture indication/Shutter speed 
indication (P28)
18 Exposure Compensation (P50)19 Auto Bracket (P51)
20 Current date and time (P27)
 It is displayed for about 5 seconds 
after turning on the power or 
setting the clock.
21 : Spot AF area (P49)
22 : Spot metering target (P49)
23 Focus indication (P28)
24 Burst mode (P58)
25 Continuous AF (P39)
26 Color Effect mode (P53)
27 Optical Image Stabilizer (OFF) 
(P37)
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[Recording in Simple mode]
1 Flash mode (P35)
2 Burst mode (P58)
3 Focus indication (P30)
4 Shutter Jiggle alert (P29)
5 Picture mode (P30)
6 Battery indicator (P13)
7 Frame remain
8 Zoom (P33)
9 Recording indication
10 Self-timer mode (P40)
11 Card access indication (P16)
12 AF area (P28)
13 Current date and time (P27)
 It is displayed for about 5 seconds 
after turning on the power or 
setting the clock.
[In playback]
1 Playback mode
2DPOF (P67)
 (White): 
DPOF setting for printing
 (Green): 
DPOF setting for Slide Show
 (Green with DPOF number): 
DPOF setting for printing and 
Slide Show
3 Protected image (P70)
4 Image with audio (P61)
5 Picture size (P42)
6 Quality (data compression ratio) 
(P43) 
: In motion image mode
In simple mode:
: ENLARGE
: 4qa6q/10a15cm
: INTERNET
7 Battery indicator (P13) 
8 Folder/File number
9 Page/Total images
10 REC data
 It will be displayed when the 
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.
11 Recorded date and time
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Quick Guide
Prepare the following items.
 Camera
Battery
Card
 AC adaptor
 AC cable
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens is stored.
 Close the flash. (P36)
[Preparation]
1Charge the battery. (1 # 2) (P11)
 Charging is finished in about 
90 minutes.
2Slide the lever in the direction of the 
arrow to open the Memory Card/
battery door.
3Insert the battery into the camera. 
(P12)
4Insert the Card into the camera. (P15)
5Close the Memory Card/battery door.
[Recording]
6Remove the lens cap.
7Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17)
8Set date/time. (P27)
9Set the mode dial to Normal Picture 
mode [ ]. (P25)
10(When you want to take a picture with 
the flash)
Press the flash open button to open 
the Flash. (P35)
11Take a picture. (P24, P28)
[Playback]
12Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. 
(P60)
13Press 2/1 to select the picture you 
want to view.
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