Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DMC-FZ70 Panasonic
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VQT5B59 M0713KZ0 Basic Owner ’ s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ70 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner ’ s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM.
2 VQT5B59 (ENG) Dear Customer , Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Y ou 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 below .
(ENG) VQT5B59 3 Information for Y our Safety W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers.
4 VQT5B59 (ENG) 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.
(ENG) VQT5B59 5 ■ About the battery pack 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.
6 VQT5B59 (ENG) ■ About the battery charger CAUTION! T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
(ENG) VQT5B59 7 Contents Information for Y our Safety .... 3 Care of the camera .................. 8 Standard accessories ............. 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts .............................. 10 Attaching the lens cap/ shoulder strap.......
8 VQT5B59 (ENG) Care of the camera ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor , viewfinder, or camera body . This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
(ENG) VQT5B59 9 Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of July 2013. These may be subject to change. Battery pack DMW-BMB9PP • Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
10 VQT5B59 (ENG) Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 34 33 32 31 30.
(ENG) VQT5B59 1 1 1 Power lamp 2 Camera [ON/OFF] switch 3 Mode dial 4 Flash 5 Speaker • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger . Doing so may make sound difficult to hear .
12 VQT5B59 (ENG) Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap ■ Attaching the Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
(ENG) VQT5B59 13 Charging the battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery . • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
14 VQT5B59 (ENG) Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery • T urn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
(ENG) VQT5B59 15 Sequence of operations Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. T urn the camera on ( ) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera. Motion picture button Shutter button Set to the desired recording mode Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
16 VQT5B59 (ENG) Sequence of operations T ake pictures ■ T aking still pictures (Shutter button) Press halfway (press lightly and focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ■ Reco.
(ENG) VQT5B59 17 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily .
18 VQT5B59 (ENG) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording using [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode When [Intelligent Auto Plus] (iA+) mode is selected, you can easily adjus.
(ENG) VQT5B59 19 T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode Y ou can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor .
20 VQT5B59 (ENG) Using the rear dial Y ou can use the rear dial to compensate the exposure or adjust the aperture value and shutter speed. The items that can be adjusted differ according to the recording mode.
(ENG) VQT5B59 21 Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Press to select [AF Mode] and then press • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way .
22 VQT5B59 (ENG) Reading the Owner ’ s Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner ’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
(ENG) VQT5B59 23 Keeping the pictures on your PC Installing supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. For details about operating environment and usage, please read “Owner ’s Manual for advanced features” (PDF format) or the manuals for each software.
24 VQT5B59 (ENG) Keeping the pictures on your PC Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio This software develops and edits RA W file pictures. Edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc.
(ENG) VQT5B59 25 Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 8.4 V Power Consumption When recording with LCD Monitor: 1.6 W When recording with Viewfinder: 1.5 W When playing back with LCD Monitor: 1.0 W When playing back with Viewfinder: 0.
26 VQT5B59 (ENG) Specifications Exposure (AE) Program AE (P) / Aperture-Priority AE (A) / Shutter-Priority AE (S) / Manual Exposure (M) Metering Mode [Multi Metering] / [Center Weighted] / [Spot] LCD monitor 3.0″ TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Viewfinder Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx.
(ENG) VQT5B59 27 Mass (Weight) With card and battery: Approx. 606 (1.34 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 562 (1.24 lb) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidi.
28 VQT5B59 (ENG) Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Battery pack DMW-BMB9 DC coupler * 1 DMW-DCC6 AC adaptor * 1 DMW-AC8 Flash DMW-FL220, DMW -FL360, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL500 MC prote.
(ENG) VQT5B59 29 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order . 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity T otal Price Shipping & Handling $6.95 Subtotal Y our State & Local Sales T ax T otal 3.
30 VQT5B59 (ENG) Limited W arranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Products Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work prope.
(ENG) VQT5B59 31 Mail-In Service --Online or T elephone Repair Request Online Repair Request T o submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at www .
32 VQT5B59 (ENG) THERE ARE NO EXPRESS W ARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED W ARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE W ARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT , OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS W ARRANTY .
(ENG) VQT5B59 33 Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .
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