Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ100 User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ100
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to the Operating 
Instructions (PDF format) 
contained on the CD-ROM 
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods 
and check the Troubleshooting.
until 
2010/7/17
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on 
the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family 
years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. 
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be 
sure to  retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. 
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu...

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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT 
DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING 
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH 
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
 USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
 DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER 
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE...

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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...

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∫About the battery pack
Do not heat or expose to flame.
 Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a 
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
 Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
 Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
 Do not touch the plug...

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∫Cautions for UseDo not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
 Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
 Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; 
optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
 Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment 
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
 If you...

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Contents
Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3
Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 8
Names of the Components ........................................................................... 9
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 12
About the Built-in Memory/the Card...

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack(Indicated as  battery pack or battery 
in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Indicated as  battery charger  or 
charger  in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4AV Cable
5 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your 
PC.
6 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions
7 Shoulder Strap
8 Lens...

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Names of the Components
1Lens
2Flash
3 Self-Timer indicatorAF assist lamp
4 Lens hood attachment part
5 [Q.MENU] button/Delete button
6 [DISPLAY] button
7 LCD monitor
8 Flash open button
9 Diopter adjustment dial
10 Viewfinder
11 [EVF/LCD] button
12 [AF/AE LOCK] button
13 Rear dial
14 Playback button
15 [MENU/SET] button Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
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16 Cursor buttons
17 Stereo microphone
18 Zoom lever
19 Shutter button
20 Motion picture button
21 Burst Mode button
22 Power lamp
23 Camera ON/OFF switch
24 Mode dial
25 Hot Shoe
26 [MIC/REMOTE] terminal door
27 Shoulder strap eyelet
28 [MIC/REMOTE] socket
29 [HDMI] socket
30 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
31 Terminal door
32 [FOCUS] button
33 Focus selector switch2/ Self-Timer button
4/ Function button
Assign [REC] Mode menu to  4 button. It is conveni ent to register [REC] 
Mode menu that is...