Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1 User Manual

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Charging the Battery
1Connect the AC cable.
 The [POWER] indicatorA lights.
2Attach the battery to the AC adaptor. 
(1 # 2)
 The [CHARGE] indicatorB lights and 
charging starts.
3When the [CHARGE] indicatorB 
turns off, charging is finished.
 Charging is finished in about 
90 minutes.
4Remove the battery from the AC 
adaptor.
• The battery cannot be charged when the 
DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.
 After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
cable.
 The battery becomes warm after use/charge 
or during the charge. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. However, it is 
not a malfunction.
 The battery/AC adaptor supplied with this 
camera is exclusively designed for this 
camera. Do not use with any other 
equipment.THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE 
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT 
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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Inserting the Battery
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens is stored.
 Close the flash. (P36)
[Inserting the battery]
1Slide the lever in the direction of the 
arrow to open the Memory Card/
battery door.
2Insert the charged battery all the way 
in, until it is locked.
3Close the Memory Card/battery door.
[Removing the battery]
1Open the Memory Card/battery door.
2Slide the lock 1 in the direction of 
the arrow to remove the battery.
3Close the Memory Card/battery door.
 If you will not be using the camera for a long 
time, remove the battery.
 When the fully charged battery is inserted in 
the camera for more than 1 hour, the clock 
setting is memorized by the camera for 
about 24 hours even after the battery is 
removed. (The time may be shorter if the 
battery is not charged sufficiently.)
When the clock setting is cancelled, please 
set the date/time again. (P27)
 When the card is being accessed, do not 
open the Memory Card/battery door.
 The battery supplied with this camera is 
exclusively designed for this camera. Do not 
use with any other equipment.
CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the 
same or equivalent type recommended by 
the manufacturer. Dispose of used 
batteries according to the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
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							Preparation
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ª Battery indicator
The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. 
(This is not displayed when using AC adaptor)
  : The battery power is sufficient
  : The remaining power is a little low
  : The remaining power is low
: Recharge or replace the battery
ª Charging time and available recording time 
Measured under the following conditions:
 Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot.
 Measured using supplied 8 MB SD Memory Card.
 Temperature: 77 F (25°C)/Humidity: 60
%
The times shown in the table are approximate times. The times may vary depending 
on the condition.
ª Charging environment and charging error
 Charge the battery in a place with a temperature of 50 F - 95 F (10°C - 35°C). 
(The battery should also be the same temperature.)
 When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights. If, after charging starts, the 
[CHARGE] indicator blinks at about 1 second cycles, this indicates a charging 
error.
In this case, remove the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery 
and check if both room and battery temperature is too low or high and then charge 
it again. If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter.
Charging time Continuous recording/playback time 
(recordable number)
Supplied battery Approx. 90 min.Recording with LCD monitor
Approx. 100 min.
(equal to 200 still pictures)
Recording with Viewfinder
Approx. 120 min.
(equal to 240 still pictures)
Playback with LCD monitor
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							Preparation
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Connecting to an Electrical Outlet
If you use an AC adaptor as indicated in 3, 
you can use the camera without worrying 
about battery discharge.
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens is stored.
1Connect the AC cable.
2Open the DC IN terminal door 1.
3Connect the DC cable (supplied) to 
the camera.
 The camera becomes warm during use. 
However, this is not a malfunction.
 Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable 
when the camera is not in use.
 The battery cannot be charged in the 
camera with the AC adaptor connected.
 Use the supplied DC cable.
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Inserting the Card
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens is stored.
 Close the flash. (P36)
[Inserting the card]
1Slide the lever in the direction of the 
arrow to open the Memory Card/
battery door.
2Insert the card all the way in until it 
clicks.
 Check the direction of the card.
 Cards can be installed backwards. If 
this occurs the card will protrude slightly 
and the door will not close. Please pay 
special attention when inserting cards.
 Do not touch the connection terminals 
on the back side of the card.
3Close the Memory Card/battery door.
[Removing the card]
1Open the Memory Card/battery door.
2Press the card to release.
3Pull the card out.
4Close the Memory Card/battery door.
 If the Memory Card/battery door cannot be 
completely closed, take the card out and 
insert it again.
 If the card cannot be fully inserted, verify 
whether the direction of the card is correct.
 We recommend that you use a Panasonic 
branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the 
genuine card)
 If the card is not fully inserted, the card may 
be damaged.
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ª Access to the card
When the card is being accessed, the 
card access indication 1 lights.
When the card access indication 1 
lights, do not remove the battery, or pull 
out the card. 
Do not disconnect the DC cable when 
using the AC adaptor.
The card and the card contents may be 
destroyed and the camera may not 
operate normally.
As there is a risk that the data on the 
card may be damaged or erased due to 
the electrical noise, static electricity or 
the defects of camera/card, please back 
up your data on your PC using USB 
connection. (P84)
ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and 
MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 
removable external cards. The SD 
Memory Card is equipped with a write 
protection switch that can inhibit writing 
and formatting. (When the switch is 
moved towards the [LOCK] side, it is not 
possible to write or delete data on the 
card and format it. When the switch is 
unlocked, these functions become 
available.)
SD Memory Card RP-SDH512 (512 MB)
 RP-SDH256 (256 MB)
 RP-SD128BJ (128 MB)
 RP-SD064B (64 MB)
 RP-SD032B (32 MB)
 RP-SD016B (16 MB)
 RP-SD008B (8 MB)
MultiMediaCard
 The reading/writing speed 
of MultiMediaCards is 
slower than SD cards. 
When MultiMediaCards 
are used, the performance 
of certain features may be slightly slower 
than advertised.
 After recording motion images using the 
MultiMediaCard, the card access 
indication may appear for a while, but 
this is not a malfunction.
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							Preparation
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Turning Power on/off
1Set the power switch to [ON].
 The power indicator 1 lights.
2Set the power switch to [OFF].
ª Power indicator
Lighting:
 When turning the power switch to [ON]
Blinking: When the Memory Card/battery door is 
opened
 When the card is not inserted
 When no space is left on the card
 When the card is protected during 
recording
 When you start recording with the lens 
cap attached
 When the remaining battery power is 
low (blinking slowly)
 When turning on the power in the recording mode, do not put any obstacle in front 
of the lens.
 Please be sure to remove the lens cap before you switch on the camera in 
recording mode. If not, the message “REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS SET 
BUTTON” appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. Please remove the lens cap 
and press 4/[REVIEW/SET] button 2.
 Do not exert any pressure on the lens when it is extended. To clean the lens, 
please turn the camera off to retract the lens.
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Adjusting the Viewfinder 
(Diopter Adjustment)
This camera’s Viewfinder offers a diopter 
adjustment. It allows the user to make 
adjustments related to each user’s individual 
vision characteristics. Please adjust this 
feature before using the camera.
[Preparation]
 Press [DISPLAY] button to make the 
Viewfinder display.
1Adjust the diopter, rotating the 
diopter adjustment dial.
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							Preparation
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Attaching the Lens Hood
When using the camera in bright sunlight, the 
lens hood should be installed. This will 
minimize lens flare and ghosting, thus 
improving the overall quality of the photo.
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens barrel is stored.
 Close the flash. (P36)
1Remove the lens ring.
2Attach the lens hood adaptor 1 
(supplied).
 The mark ±,¥ will be the opposite side 
of the camera.
3Attach the lens hood 2 (supplied).
 Adjust the mark of the lens hood to the 
mark± of the lens hood adaptor.
Then, rotate the lens hood to the 
mark¥ and fix it.
 Be careful not to rotate the lens hood 
adaptor.
4Rotate the lens hood and the lens 
hood adaptor until the mark of the 
lens hood is fitted to the mark of the 
camera.
 If the marks are not fitted, edges of the 
screen may become dark. (vignetting 
effect)
 It is recommended that the lens hood be 
removed when using the flash. Vignetting 
can occur, causing the lower portion of the 
photo to be dark.
 The lens cap can be installed while the lens 
hood is in use if the lens cap string is not 
used.
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ª Temporarily storing the lens hood
You can store the lens hood in the camera 
temporarily. Please do not take a picture with 
the lens hood stored.
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens barrel is stored.
 Close the flash. (P36)
1Remove the lens hood.
2Reverse the lens hood and attach it.
 Attach the lens hood adjusting the 
mark± of the lens hood adaptor to the 
mark of the lens hood, and rotate the 
lens hood to the right.
3Attach the lens cap.
 It is recommended that the lens hood be 
removed when using the flash. Vignetting 
can occur, causing the lower portion of the 
photo to be dark.
 The lens cap can be installed while the lens 
hood is in use if the lens cap string is not 
used.
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