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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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until
2010/7/17
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You 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 on the below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be
sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.
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.
• 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 certain material may be
restricted.
Model No.
Serial No.
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE 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.
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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. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer
or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FZ100
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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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.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
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. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
(140 oF) or incinerate.
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.
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Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3
Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 8
Names of the Components ........................................................................... 9
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 12
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 15
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 17
• Changing the clock setting .................................................................... 17
Setting the Menu ......................................................................................... 18
Selecting the [REC] Mode........................................................................... 19
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ......................................................................... 21
• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 22
• AF Tracking Function............................................................................ 22
Taking pictures with your favorite settings
( : Program AE Mode) ............................................................................. 23
• Program shift......................................................................................... 24
Compensating the Exposure....................................................................... 25
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speed .......................... 26
• [ ] Aperture-Priority AE ..................................................................... 26
• [ ] Shutter-Priority AE ....................................................................... 26
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually ........................................ 27
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .............................................................. 28
Recording Motion Picture............................................................................ 29
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])................................................... 30
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 30
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ............................................................................................... 31
Specifications .............................................................................................. 33
Digital Camera Accessory System.............................................................. 37
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ....................................................... 39
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ................................................. 40
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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 1 2
(Indicated as battery pack or battery
in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or DMW-BMB9PP DE-A83B
charger in the text) 3 4
3 USB Connection Cable
4 AV Cable
5 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your K1HA14AD0003 K1HA14CD0004
PC.
6 CD-ROM 5 6
• Operating Instructions
7 Shoulder Strap
8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
9 Lens Hood
VFF0639
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are indicated 7 8
as card in the text.
• The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures
on the built-in memory when you are
not using a card. VFC4453 VYQ5607
• For information about optional
accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera 9
Accessory System”.
• If any accessories are lost, customers
should contact Panasonic’s parts
department at 1 800 833-9626 for further
information about obtaining replacement VYQ5606
parts.
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7 6 5
13 Rear dial
14 Playback button
15 [MENU/SET] button
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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.]
1/ ISO
3/ Exposure compensation/
Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment
or Press 4
17 Stereo microphone
18
18 Zoom lever
19 Shutter button 17
20 Motion picture button 19
21 Burst Mode button 20
CU
M
ST
22 Power lamp
23 Camera ON/OFF switch 21
24 Mode dial
25 Hot Shoe 25 24 23 22
33 29
30 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
AV OUT/DIGITAL
31 Terminal door 30
32 [FOCUS] button
33 Focus selector switch 32 31
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34 Speaker 34 35
35 Lens barrel
36 Release lever 37 38
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
39 DC coupler cover
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP;
optional) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 36
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).
• We recommend you use a battery with
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor
when recording motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the
AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor
is disconnected etc., the motion picture
being recorded will not be recorded.
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Preparation
∫ Charging
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between
10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
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∫ Charging
Charging time Approx. 155 min
Number of recordable
Approx. 410 pictures (By CIPA standard in
pictures
Program AE Mode)
Recording time Approx. 205 min
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).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical
Image Stabilizer Function is set to [AUTO].)
• 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 and leaving it until the temperature
of the battery decreases.
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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.)
Type of card which can be
Remarks
used with this unit
SD Memory Card • SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC
(8 MB to 2 GB) Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card
compatible equipment.
SDHC Memory Card • SDXC Memory Card can only be used with
(4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
• Check that the PC and other equipment are
compatible when using the SDXC Memory
SDXC Memory Card Cards.
(48 GB, 64 GB) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/
information/SDXC.html
• Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD
video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
• Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD
video standards) may be used as 48 GB, 64 GB cards.
• Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording
motion pictures in [AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with
“Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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batteries (DMW-BMB9PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
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Press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET].
• Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.
Changing the clock setting
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
• It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.
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Mode switching
Basic
CU
ST
Switching the mode by rotating the
mode dial. CU
M
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)
∫ Basic
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∫ 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.
Custom Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
My Color Mode
Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among
twelve color modes, and then take pictures.
Portrait Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
Sports Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Close-up Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of a close-by subject.
Night Portrait Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time
scenery.
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[REC] Mode: ñ
Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still
at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
1
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when
the subject is focused.
• The AF area 2 is displayed around the
subject’s face by the Face Detection 2
function. In other cases, it is displayed at
the point on the subject which is in focus.
• The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/
1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
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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 color 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.
• When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s
face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
AF Tracking Function
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject.
1 Press [FOCUS].
• [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the
screen.
• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center
of the screen.
• Press [FOCUS] again to cancel.
2 Bring the subject to the AF Tracking
frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock
the subject.
• AF tracking frame will turn yellow.
• An optimum scene for the specified subject
will be chosen.
• Press [FOCUS] to cancel.
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[REC] Mode: ³
M
ST
AF
AF
MF
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Program shift
In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset
aperture value and shutter speed without
changing the exposure. This is called program
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 Program AE Mode.
• Press the shutter button halfway and then use the rear dial to activate program
shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the screen
(about 10 seconds).
• The program shift indication A appears on the screen when program shift is
activated.
• Program shift is canceled if the camera is turned off or the rear dial is rotated
until the program shift indication disappears.
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1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000
(B)
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[REC] Mode:
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[REC] Mode:
[ ] Shutter-Priority AE
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster
shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter
speed.
Take a picture.
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[REC] Mode:
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[REC] Mode:
CU
ST
Press 2/1 to select
the Burst speed and then press [MENU/
SET].
Burst speed
[ 2 ]: 2 pictures/second
[ 5 ]: 5 pictures/second
[ 11 ]: 11 pictures/second
[ 40 ]: 40 pictures/second
[ 60 ]: 60 pictures/second
Take a picture.
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[REC] Mode:
Advanced (Recording pictures)
M
ST
CU
ST
A
Start recording by pressing the
motion picture button.
A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time
• Release the motion picture button right after
you press it. C B
• The recording state indicator (red) C will
flash while recording motion pictures.
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Press [(].
[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.
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∫ For Windows
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• 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
∫ For Macintosh
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Others
Specifications
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Camera effective
pixels: 14,100,000 pixels
Image sensor: 1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number 15,100,000 pixels,
Primary color filter
Lens: Optical 24k zoom f = 4.5 mm to 108 mm
35 mm film camera conversion:
25 mm to 600 mm (4:3), 27 mm to 654 mm
(still pictures 16:9),
31 mm to 735 mm
(motion pictures, still pictures during motion pictures 16:9),
26 mm to 624 mm (3:2), 30 mm to 709 mm (1:1),
38 mm to 900 mm (burst 60 frames/sec 4:3),
31 mm to 735 mm (burst 60 frames/sec 16:9),
35 mm to 832 mm (burst 60 frames/sec 3:2),
44 mm to 1,060 mm (burst 60 frames/sec 1:1)
Wide end: F2.8 to F8.0
(when recording motion pictures: F2.8 to F11)
Tele end: F5.2 to F8.0
(when recording motion pictures: F5.2 to F11)
Digital Zoom: Max. 4k
Extended optical
zoom: Max. 50.6k
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1
DMW-AC8PP AC Adaptor
1
DMW-DCC6 DC Coupler
: DMW-LPL52 : PL Filter
: DMW-LMC52 : MC Protector
: DMW-LND52 : ND Filter
2
DMW-LT55 Tele Conversion Lens
2
DMW-LC55 Close-up Lens
2
DMW-LA5 Lens Adapter
RP-CDHM15
HDMI mini Cable
RP-CDHM30
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DMW-FL220
DMW-FL360 Flash
DMW-FL500
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Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling 6.95
Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA Credit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last Phone#:
Day ( )
Street Address
Night ( )
City State Zip
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Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
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Mail-In Service
For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the
product prepaid to:
Panasonic Exchange Center
4900 George McVay Drive
Suite B
McAllen, TX 78503
panacare@us.panasonic.com
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it
prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. If Lithium Ion
batteries are shipped by air the package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion
Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damaged batteries are prohibited from shipment by
US Mail. Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to prevent
short-circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries.
Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime
phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required
under the Limited Warranty.
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Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal
Checks)
As of November 2009
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Printed in Japan