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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
(DMC-FZ200)
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EB

Basic Operating Instructions

(DMC-FZ62)
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
DMC-FZ200
Model No.
DMC-FZ62
DMC-FZ200
More detailed
instructions on
the operation of this camera
are contained in "Operating
Instructions for advanced
features (PDF format)" in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on
your PC to read it.
F0712MG0 ( 13000 A)

Digital Camera

DMC-FZ62
VQT4H57

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on (DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62) your PC to read it. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT4H57 F0712MG0 ( 13000 A)

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 3 (ENG) VQT4H57...
  • Page 4 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. •...
  • Page 5 • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). • 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) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
  • Page 6 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. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/ 96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ..................2 Care of the camera....................... 8 Accessories (DMC-FZ200) ..................10 Accessories (DMC-FZ62) .................... 12 Names and Functions of Main Parts ................ 14 Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap ..............16 Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200) ..............17 Charging the Battery....................

  • Page 8: Care Of The Camera

    Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. – Drop or hit the camera.
  • Page 9 Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK. • It couldn’t be simpler! • Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products.

  • Page 10: Accessories (Dmc-Fz200)

    Accessories (DMC-FZ200) Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2012. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger DMW-BLC12E DE-A80A...
  • Page 11 SDHC/SDXC memory cards. ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ¢2 The lens adaptor (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or close-up lens.

  • Page 12: Accessories (Dmc-Fz62)

    Accessories (DMC-FZ62) Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2012. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger DMW-BMB9E DE-A84A...
  • Page 13 Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDNA02GEA ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ¢2 The lens adaptor (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or close-up lens.

  • Page 14: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Names and Functions of Main Parts (DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62) 11 12 1 2 4 REMOTE 1910 33 16 1718 19 20 26 14 35 15 16 17 28 29 30 43 29 30 39 VQT4H57 (ENG)
  • Page 15 (DMW-DCC8: optional) and AC adaptor Shoulder strap eyelet (DMW-AC8E: optional) are used. [HDMI] socket • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket adaptor (DMW-AC8E: optional). Viewfinder • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC...

  • Page 16: Attaching The Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

    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. Pass the string through the hole on the camera.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Lens Hood (Dmc-Fz200)

    Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200) • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Attach the lens hood into the lens with the short side aligned with the bottom of the main unit. • Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors [10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF)]. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.

  • Page 19: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. (DMC-FZ200) •...

  • Page 20: Sequence Of Operations

    Sequence of operations Turn the camera on. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

  • Page 21: Recording Motion Pictures

    ∫ Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. • Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (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 [ Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to...
  • Page 23 Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode You can adjust the brightness and the colour balance in addition to the Intelligent Auto Mode function. Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. Press 1 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. ∫...

  • Page 24: Using The Rear Dial

    Using the rear dial You 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. Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Press the rear dial to set Exposure Compensation to a selected state.

  • Page 25: Setting Aperture Value/Shutter Speed

    Setting the Aperture Value/the Shutter Speed Press the rear dial to select the items to set. • Items that can be set will switch every time the rear dial is pressed. 15 15 A B C A: Programme Shift (Recording mode: You can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure.

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures With Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)

    Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4 to select image effects (filters) and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 27: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item. Press 1 or the rear dial. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

  • Page 28: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
  • Page 29 You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/ ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).

  • Page 30: Installing Supplied Software

    Installing supplied software • The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. (DMC-FZ200) – PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE (Windows XP/Vista/7) This is a software having functions, such as copying pictures to a PC, editing and printing. – SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7) This is software to edit RAW format images.
  • Page 31 – Display: 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) – RAM: 512 MB or more (Windows XP/Windows Vista 1 GB or more (Windows 7 32bit), 2 GB or more (Windows 7 64bit) – Free hard disk space: 450 MB or more for installing software •...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for your safety (DMC-FZ200) Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.6 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.0 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) (DMC-FZ62) Power Source:...
  • Page 33 (DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62) Focus range 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.6 feet) (Tele) to ¶ AF Macro/ 1 cm (0.033 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Intelligent Auto/ Motion Picture Scene Mode There may be differences in the above settings. Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter Minimum...
  • Page 34 (DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62) Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture RAW/JPEG (based on “Design JPEG (based on “Design rule rule for Camera File system”, for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.3” standard, based on “Exif 2.3”...
  • Page 35 Battery Charger: Information for your safety (DMC-FZ200) Panasonic DE-A80A Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.65 A (DMC-FZ62) Panasonic DE-A84A Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A...
  • Page 36 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive”, the “AVCHD” logo and the “AVCHD Progressive” 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.

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