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
VQT2U38
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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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 items, etc. of 
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the 
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
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.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the 
product you have purchased. Please call 
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle 
this battery.
Model No.    
Serial No.
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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 INSTALLED NEAR THE 
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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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 
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FZ100
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Cons umer Electronics Company 
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two c onditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2 ) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
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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 terminals ( i and  j) with metal objects.
 Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, 
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the 
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is in correctly replaced. Replace only with 
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose 
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC 
(140 oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN 
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT 
IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT 
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE 
VENTILATION VENTS.
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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 use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit 
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
 Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise 
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
 Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
 Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely 
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
 If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC 
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.If you record near radio transmitters or  high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures 
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
-If you see this symbol- Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But

In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V 
AC power supply only.
 When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a 
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
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.
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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 ............................................................ 15
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 17• Changing the clock setting .................................................................... 17
Setting the Menu ......................................................................................... 18
Selecting the [REC] Mode ........................................................................... 19
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(
ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ......................................................................... 21
• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 22
• AF Tracking Function ............................................................................ 22
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
( : Program AE Mode) ............................................................................. 23 • Program shift......................................................................................... 24
Compensating the Exposure ....................................................................... 25
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture /shutter speed .......................... 26 •  [ ] Aperture-Priority AE ..................................................................... 26
•  [ ] Shutter-Priority AE ....................................................................... 26
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually ........................................ 27
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .............................................................. 28
Recording Motion Picture ............................................................................ 29
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ................................................... 30
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 30
Reading the Operating Instructions 
(PDF format) ............................................................................................... 31
Specifications .............................................................................................. 33
Digital Camera Accessory System .............................................................. 37
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ....................................................... 39
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ................................................. 40
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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 Cap/Lens Cap String
9Lens Hood
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card 
and SDXC Memory Card are indicated 
as  card  in the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures 
on the built-in memory when you are 
not using a card.
•For information about optional 
accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera 
Accessory System”.•If any accessories are lost, customers 
should contact Panasonic’s parts 
department at 1 800 833-9626 for further 
information about obtaining replacement 
parts.
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4
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8
9
VFC4453
K1HA14AD0003 K1HA14CD0004
 VYQ5607
VYQ5606
DE-A83B
VFF0639
DMW-BMB9PP
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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.
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial123
4
8
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7
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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 used often.
[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/
[WHITE BALANCE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/
[REMAINING DISP.]
1/ISO
3/ Exposure compensation/ Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown 
in the figure below or described with 3 /4 /2/ 1.
e.g.: When you press the  4 (down) button
or
Press 4
CUSTM
25
18
19
2120
22
2324
17
MICREMOTEAV OUT/DIGITAL
27
28
26
3029
3132
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