FZ100EB_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ100 Before use, please read these 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. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
FZ100EB_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. 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.
FZ100EB_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
FZ100EB_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace 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 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.
FZ100EB_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 ∫ About the battery charger 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. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
FZ100EB_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
FZ100EB_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Contents Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 2 Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 8 Names of the Components ......................................................................... 11 Charging the Battery ...................................................................................
FZ100EB_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 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 AC Mains Lead 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.
FZ100EB_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre • For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 • For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 • Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk. • E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
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FZ100EB_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 Lens Flash Self-Timer indicator AF assist lamp Lens hood attachment part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 [Q.MENU] button/Delete button [DISPLAY] button LCD monitor Flash open button Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder [EVF/LCD] button [AF/AE LOCK] button 8 9 10 111213 14 15 16 6 7 5 13 Rear dial Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.
FZ100EB_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 16 Cursor buttons 2/ Self-Timer button 4/ Function button Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient 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.
FZ100EB_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 34 Speaker 35 Lens barrel 36 Release lever 37 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 38 Card/Battery door 39 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E; optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC Mains Lead supplied with the AC adaptor.
FZ100EB_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午後６時１８分 Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9E. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
FZ100EB_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午後６時１８分 Connect the AC mains lead. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start. The [CHARGE] indicator A of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem.
FZ100EB_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午後６時１８分 ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 155 min ∫ Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder) Number of recordable pictures Approx. 410 pictures Recording time Approx. 205 min (By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
FZ100EB_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 40 MB • The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.
FZ100EB_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic OPEN LOCK batteries (DMW-BMB9E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
FZ100EB_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • The lens barrel extends. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. • You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET].
FZ100EB_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Programme AE Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] menu, [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example:To change the [AF MODE] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š] (Face detection) in Programme AE mode with the focus selector switch set to [AF]. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE], and then press 1.
FZ100EB_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. • The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. ST M CU CU ST Align a desired mode with part A. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o) M Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. ∫ Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
FZ100EB_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Creative Motion Picture Mode Record motion picture with manual settings.
FZ100EB_eng.book 23 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 [REC] Mode: ñ Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: 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. Set the mode dial to [ñ]. Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
FZ100EB_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. > ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET] [i-BABY] • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
FZ100EB_eng.book 25 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 [REC] Mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favourite settings ( : Programme AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. CU ]. M ST Set the mode dial to [ • Set the focus selector switch to [AF]. AF AF MF Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
FZ100EB_eng.book 26 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Programme shift In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called programme shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE Mode.
FZ100EB_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. Press [MENU/SET] to finish. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
FZ100EB_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed [ ] Aperture-Priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. Take a picture.
VQT2U49~Body1_eng.fm 29 ページ ２０１０年６月２４日 木曜日 午後３時１８分 [REC] Mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to [²]. • The Manual Exposure Assistance A appears for about 10 seconds. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. B Aperture Value C Shutter Speed • It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
FZ100EB_eng.book 30 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Burst speed can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects. Pictures recorded in burst mode will be recorded as a burst picture group. Press [˜] (Burst Mode) button to display the Burst setting menu.
FZ100EB_eng.book 31 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. • Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures. However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.) CU M ST Select the mode.
FZ100EB_eng.book 32 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. • After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to start playback.
FZ100EB_eng.book 33 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be deleted. Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
FZ100EB_eng.book 34 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied). ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
FZ100EB_eng.book 35 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 ∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click A and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
FZ100EB_eng.book 36 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 Others Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital Zoom: Extra optical zoom: 36 VQT2U49 (ENG) Information for your safety DC 8.4 V 1.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.9 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) 14,100,000 pixels 1/2.
FZ100EB_eng.book 37 ページ Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording For mechanical shutter: For electronic shutter: During motion picture recording: Minimum illuminance: Shutter speed Still picture: Motion pictures: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午前１０時５２分 AF: 30 cm (0.99 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to ¶ AF Macro/MF/Intelligent Auto: 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Scene Mode: There may be differences in the above settings.
FZ100EB_eng.book 38 ページ LCD monitor: Viewfinder: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午後６時１８分 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 461,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Colour LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 202,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) (with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter) Built-in pop up flash Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 9.5 m (31.16 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced ON/Red-eye reduction), Slow sync.
FZ100EB_eng.book 39 ページ Dimensions: Mass: ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午後６時１８分 Approx. 124.3 mm (W)k81.2 mm (H)k95.2 mm (D) [4.89q (W)k3.20q(H)k3.74q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Approx. 540 g/1.19 lb (with card and battery) Approx. 496 g/1.09 lb (excluding card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A84A): Information for your safety Input: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: DC 8.4 V, 0.
VQT2U49~BCover_eng.fm 40 ページ ２０１０年６月２２日 火曜日 午後９時１１分 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • The “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
