PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ35 (04) PDF DOCUMENT

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or product damage, please adhere to the following warnings:

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing. Also, ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are 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 should be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.

Please observe the following precautions regarding the battery pack:

CAUTION: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not heat or expose the battery to flame.

• Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Warning: There is a risk of fire, explosion, and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C, or incinerate the battery pack.

Please follow these safety instructions for the battery charger:

• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet, or another confined space. Ensure the unit is well-ventilated. To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation vents.

• Do not obstruct the unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

• Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on the unit.

• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner.

• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens, TVs, and video games.

• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones as this may result in noise that adversely affects the pictures and sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation from microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adaptor and turn the camera on.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it, and do not subject it to strong pressure. The camera may malfunction, recording may become impossible, or the lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged.

• Do not touch the lens or sockets with dirty hands. Be careful not to allow liquids, sand, and other foreign matter into the space around the lens, buttons, etc.

• Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures.

• Be particularly careful in places with a lot of sand or dust, or where water can come into contact with the unit (e.g., on a rainy day or at the beach), as they may cause the unit to malfunction.

• This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service centre.

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation as it can cause lens stains, fungus, and camera malfunction.

If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally as the camera’s temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature.

You can use SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards with the PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ35.

• SD Memory Card: 8 MB to 2 GB

• SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB to 32 GB

Please note:

• You must use an SDHC Memory Card for cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

• A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product.

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

The following accessories are included with your camera:

1. Battery Pack (CGR-S006E)

2. Battery Charger (DE-A44B)

3. AC Cable

4. USB Connection Cable

5. AV Cable

6. CD-ROM (Software)

7. CD-ROM (Operating Instructions)

8. Shoulder Strap

9. Lens Cap/Lens Cap String

10. Lens Hood

11. Hood Adaptor

Note: The SD Memory Card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when not using a card.

Front/Top Components:

1. Lens

2. Flash

3. Self-timer indicator / AF assist lamp

18. Stereo microphone

19. Zoom lever

20. Shutter button

22. Mode dial

23. Camera ON/OFF switch

24. Power lamp

Rear Components:

4. Flash open button

5. Diopter adjustment dial

6. Viewfinder

7. Speaker

8. Motion picture button

9. [AF/AE LOCK] button

10. Joystick: Move up, down, left, or right to perform an operation, or press straight in to select.

11. [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

12. LCD monitor

13. [EVF/LCD] button

14. [DISPLAY] button

15. Delete button / Single or Burst Mode button

16. [MENU/SET] button

17. Cursor buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right):

• Up: Exposure compensation / Auto Bracket / Colour Bracket / Flash output adjustment

• Down: Function button (assign a frequently used [REC] Mode menu item)

• Left: Self-timer button

• Right: Flash setting button

21. [FOCUS] button

25. [AF/AF Macro/MF] button

Side/Bottom Components:

26. Shoulder strap eyelet

27. [HDMI] socket

28. [DC IN] socket

29. Terminal door

30. [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket

31. Tripod receptacle

32. Card/Battery door

33. Lens barrel

Before first use, the battery is not charged. Please charge it by following these steps:

1. Attach the battery to the charger, paying attention to the correct direction.

2. Connect the AC cable to the charger and plug it into an electrical outlet. Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator lights green.

3. Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator turns off. This takes approximately 120 minutes for a fully discharged battery.

4. Detach the battery from the charger after charging is completed.

Notes:

• Use the dedicated charger and battery (CGR-S006E). The use of counterfeit batteries is not recommended.

• Charge the battery indoors in a temperature between 10 °C to 35 °C.

• After charging, be sure to disconnect the power supply from the electrical outlet.

The following are approximate values based on CIPA standards in Programme AE Mode, when using the LCD monitor or Viewfinder.

	Value
Number of recordable pictures	Approx. 470 pictures
Recording time	Approx. 235 min

The CIPA standard recording conditions are:

• Temperature: 23 °C / Humidity: 50% with LCD monitor on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

• Recording once every 30 seconds, with full flash every second recording.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval. If the interval is longer, the number of pictures decreases.

The approximate recording times for motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder) are as follows. These times are for an ambient temperature of 23°C and humidity of 50%.

Recording Mode (Quality)	Continuous Recordable Time	Actual Recordable Time
[AVCHD Lite] (SH)	Approx. 150 min	Approx. 80 min
[MOTION JPEG] (HD)	Approx. 150 min*	Approx. 80 min*

* Motion pictures recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] are up to 2 GB. Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.

Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply on/off, starting/stopping recording, and zoom operation.

Ensure the camera is turned off and the flash is closed before you begin.

1. Slide the card/battery door to open it.

2. To insert the battery: Insert it until it is locked by the lever, being careful about the direction. Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006E).

To remove the battery: Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to release the battery.

3. To insert the memory card: Push it fully until it clicks, being careful about the direction. Do not touch the connection terminals.

To remove the memory card: Push the card in until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

4. Close the card/battery door, then slide it to the end to lock it firmly.

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Follow these steps to set it:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the [MENU/SET] button.

3. Press the Up/Down cursor buttons to select your language, then press [MENU/SET]. The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message will appear.

4. Press [MENU/SET] again.

5. Press the Left/Right cursor buttons to select an item (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence, or time format) and press the Up/Down cursor buttons to set it.

6. After setting all items, press [MENU/SET] to confirm.

To change the clock setting later, go to the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, select [CLOCK SET], and follow steps 5 and 6.

This example shows how to change the [AF MODE] in Programme AE Mode. The same general steps apply to other menu settings.

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [REC] (the camera icon).

3. Set the mode dial to [P] (Programme AE Mode).

4. Press the [MENU/SET] button to display the menu.

5. To switch to the [SETUP] menu, press the Left cursor button. The menu icons ([REC], [SETUP], etc.) will be highlighted. Press the Down cursor button to select the [SETUP] menu icon (wrench symbol), then press the Right cursor button to enter it.

6. Press the Up/Down cursor buttons (or move the joystick up/down) to navigate through the menu items. To move between pages of the menu, you can select the last item and press Down, or rotate the zoom lever.

7. Select the desired menu item (e.g., [AF MODE]) by highlighting it, then press the Right cursor button (or move the joystick right).

8. Press the Up/Down cursor buttons (or move the joystick up/down) to select the desired setting for that item.

9. Press [MENU/SET] to confirm your selection.

10. Press [MENU/SET] again to close the menu.

You can select a recording mode by rotating the mode dial. Here are the available modes:

Basic Modes:

• iA (Intelligent Auto mode): The camera automatically selects the most appropriate settings for the subject and conditions.

• P (Programme AE mode): The subjects are recorded using your own settings, while the camera automatically sets aperture and shutter speed.

Advanced Modes:

• A (Aperture-priority AE mode): You set the aperture value, and the camera automatically determines the shutter speed.

• S (Shutter-priority AE mode): You set the shutter speed, and the camera automatically determines the aperture value.

• M (Manual exposure mode): You manually adjust both the aperture value and the shutter speed.

• Creative motion picture mode: Record motion pictures with manual settings.

• CUST (Custom mode): Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

• SCN (Scene mode): Allows you to take pictures that match the specific scene being recorded.

• My colour mode: Easily check and adjust the colour, brightness, and vividness when the picture is taken.

Advanced Scene Modes (within SCN):

• Portrait mode: For taking pictures of people.

• Scenery mode: For taking pictures of scenery.

• Sports mode: For taking pictures of sporting events.

• Close-up mode: For taking pictures of a close-by subject.

• Night portrait mode: For taking pictures of night scenes and people against night time scenery.

Intelligent Auto Mode allows the camera to set the most appropriate settings automatically.

1. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to the [REC] (camera) icon.

2. Set the mode dial to [iA].

3. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The focus indication icon will light up green when the subject is in focus. An AF area box will appear around the subject’s face (if detected) or at the point of focus.

4. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. The access indication light will turn red while the picture is being recorded to the memory.

Important: Do not turn the camera off, remove the battery/card, or subject the camera to vibration while the access indication is lit, as this may damage the data.

AF Tracking allows you to lock focus on a specific subject, and the camera will continue to follow that subject even if it moves.

1. In a compatible recording mode, press the [FOCUS] button. An AF Tracking frame will appear in the center of the screen.

2. Position the AF tracking frame over your desired subject.

3. Press the [AF/AE LOCK] button to lock onto the subject. The AF tracking frame will turn yellow and follow the subject. The camera will also choose an optimum scene mode for the tracked subject.

4. To cancel AF Tracking, press the [FOCUS] button again.

Programme AE (P) Mode automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture while allowing you to change other settings.

1. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to the [REC] (camera) icon.

2. Set the mode dial to [P].

3. Aim the AF area (the box in the center of the screen) at the point you want to focus on.

4. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The focus range is 30 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to infinity.

5. Once focus is achieved, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

Focusing Indicators:

Indicator	When the subject is focused	When the subject is not focused
Focus indication	On	Blinks
AF area	White -> Green	White -> Red
Sound	Beeps 2 times	Beeps 4 times

You can record high-definition motion pictures with stereo audio.

1. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to the [REC] (camera) icon.

2. Select a recording mode using the mode dial. Motion pictures can be recorded in iA, P, A, S, M, Creative motion picture, Custom, Scene, and My colour modes.

3. Press the dedicated motion picture button (red dot) to start recording. The recording state indicator on the screen will flash red. Audio is recorded from the built-in stereo microphone. It is recommended to close the flash.

4. To stop recording, press the motion picture button again.

Note: If the built-in memory or card becomes full during recording, the camera stops recording automatically.

1. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to the [PLAYBACK] (play) icon. The last taken picture will be displayed.

2. Press the Left or Right cursor buttons to select the picture or video you want to view. The file number and picture number are displayed on the screen.

Fast forwarding/Rewinding:

To quickly scroll through your pictures, press and hold the Left (rewind) or Right (fast forward) cursor button.

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

To delete a single picture:

1. In playback mode, select the picture you want to delete.

2. Press the delete button (trash can icon).

3. A confirmation menu will appear. Press the Up cursor button to select [YES].

4. Press the [MENU/SET] button to confirm the deletion.

To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all pictures:

1. In playback mode, press the delete button (trash can icon).

2. Press the Up/Down cursor buttons to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL], then press [MENU/SET].

3. If you selected [DELETE MULTI]:

a. Use the cursor buttons to navigate to a picture you want to delete and press the [DISPLAY] button to select it. A checkmark will appear.

b. Repeat for up to 50 pictures. To deselect a picture, press [DISPLAY] again.

c. Press [MENU/SET].

4. A confirmation screen will appear. Select [YES] and press [MENU/SET] to permanently delete the selected pictures.

Camera and Sensor:

• Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels

• Image sensor: 1/2.33″ CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary colour filter

Lens and Zoom:

• Lens: Optical 18x zoom, f=4.8 mm to 86.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 27 mm to 486 mm)

• Aperture: Wide: F2.8 to F8.0, Tele: F4.4 to F8.0

• Digital zoom: Max. 4x

• Extra optical zoom: Max. 35.2x

Focus:

• Focus system: Auto focus/AF Macro/Macro zoom/Manual focus, with Face detection/AF Tracking/11-area-focusing/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing.

• Focus range: AF: 30 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to ∞. AF Macro/MF/Intelligent auto: 1 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ∞.

Shutter and Burst:

• Shutter system: Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter

• Shutter speed (Still picture): Wide: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second. Tele: 60 seconds to 1/1300th of a second.

• Burst speed: Approx. 2.3 pictures/second. Hi-speed burst: Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority).

Monitor and Viewfinder:

• LCD monitor: 2.7″ TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots)

• Viewfinder: Colour LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 201,000 dots) with diopter adjustment.

Media and Power:

• Recording media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card

• Power Source: DC 8.4 V

• Mass: Approx. 367 g (excluding card and battery), Approx. 414 g (with card and battery)