Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28 User Manual

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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ28
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Before UseDear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital 
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructi ons 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...

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∫About the battery charger

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.
∫ 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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or...

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∫Care of the camera
Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.
This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD 
monitor may be damaged.
 Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures. 
Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction.–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day...

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ....................... 2
Quick Guide .............................................. 7
Standard Accessories ............................... 9
Names of the Components ..................... 10
Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ................. 14
Attaching the Lens Hood ......................... 16
Preparation
Charging the Battery ............................... 18
About the Battery (charging/number of 
recordable pictures) ...................................

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 SKY] .............................. 104
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 PHOTO] .......................... 106
 HOLE] .................................... 107
 GRAIN] ................................ 107
Motion Picture Mode ............................. 108
Useful Functions at Travel 
Destinations .......................................... 111
Vacation and the Location of the 
Vacation .......................................... 111...

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Before UseQuick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each 
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P18)
The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
plug-in type
inlet type
Insert the battery and the card.  
(P22)
When you do not use the card, you can 
record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory. (P24) Refer to  P25 
when you use a card.
Turn the...

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Play back the pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ (].
2 Select the picture you want to view.  
(P56)
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1 Battery Pack(Indicated as  battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Indicated as  charger in the text)
3 AC Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5 AV Cable
6 CD-ROM 
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
7 CD-ROMOperating Instructions8 Shoulder Strap
9 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
10 Lens Hood
11 Hood Adaptor

The accessories and their shape will differ depending...

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Names of the Components
1 Lens (P184)
2Flash  (P66)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P74)
AF assist lamp  (P135)
4 Microphone  (P108, 134 , 161)
5 Flash open button  (P66)
6 Diopter adjustment dial  (P63)
7 Viewfinder  (P62, 180)
8 Speaker  (P144)
9 [EVF/LCD] button (P62)
10 [AF/AE LOCK] button  (P46, 127,  130)
11 Joystick  (P31, 52,  81, 83,  86)
The joystick is operated in two different wa ys: it can be moved in the up, down, left 
and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be...