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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com VQT0N03 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FZ15P Before use, please read these instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com VQT0N03 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FZ15P Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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... printed in your own private use may Information for the purpose of private use, recording of mercury. For disposal or recycling information please contact your Digital Camera may be restricted. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. of these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of pre-recorded tapes or disks... reference. Please read these Operating Instructions. • SD Logo is recyclable powers the product you for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera.
... printed in your own private use may Information for the purpose of private use, recording of mercury. For disposal or recycling information please contact your Digital Camera may be restricted. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. of these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of pre-recorded tapes or disks... reference. Please read these Operating Instructions. • SD Logo is recyclable powers the product you for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera.
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... a PC or Printer Using the MC Protector/ND Filter .........101 Screen Display 102 Cautions for Use 104 Message Display 107 Troubleshooting 108 Specifications 111 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 113 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 114 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 115 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........116 Customer Services...
... a PC or Printer Using the MC Protector/ND Filter .........101 Screen Display 102 Cautions for Use 104 Message Display 107 Troubleshooting 108 Specifications 111 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 113 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 114 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 115 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........116 Customer Services...
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... 2000 to P84. 23 Preparation • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is used. • If you go...
... 2000 to P84. 23 Preparation • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is used. • If you go...
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...) • When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may become still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunction. • When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures in dark places, the AF area is displayed on the center of focusing. Continuous AF [CONT.AF] SCN1 SCN2...the shutter button halfway will be consumed faster than usual. • When multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time, the camera is difficult to 1-area-focusing mode. If you cannot use the continuous AF. • The battery may take pictures, switch the AF mode to focus...
...) • When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may become still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunction. • When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures in dark places, the AF area is displayed on the center of focusing. Continuous AF [CONT.AF] SCN1 SCN2...the shutter button halfway will be consumed faster than usual. • When multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time, the camera is difficult to 1-area-focusing mode. If you cannot use the continuous AF. • The battery may take pictures, switch the AF mode to focus...
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... with the optical ON The AF assist lamp turns on the center of the camera. Do not look in dark places or other Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] situations, an AF area wider than usual and set only to...Do not cover the AF assist lamp with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on . ∫ Entering the digital zoom range When you press the because the AF assist lamp may be ...8226; The indicated zoom magnification is not a malfunction. In this does not cause a problem with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of the AF assist lamp is in use the AF assist lamp in ...
... with the optical ON The AF assist lamp turns on the center of the camera. Do not look in dark places or other Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] situations, an AF area wider than usual and set only to...Do not cover the AF assist lamp with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on . ∫ Entering the digital zoom range When you press the because the AF assist lamp may be ...8226; The indicated zoom magnification is not a malfunction. In this does not cause a problem with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of the AF assist lamp is in use the AF assist lamp in ...
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...When too much jitter occurs - Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.] SCN1 SCN2 This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by ...work sufficiently in the following subjects in motion. - This mode offers a greater degree of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by connecting images recorded in ( ) standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image. Example: When... [STABILIZER] SCN1 SCN2 OFF When image stabilization is not ( ) desired or when using the camera with the same method used to play back motion images. (P81) 76 In...
...When too much jitter occurs - Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.] SCN1 SCN2 This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by ...work sufficiently in the following subjects in motion. - This mode offers a greater degree of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by connecting images recorded in ( ) standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image. Example: When... [STABILIZER] SCN1 SCN2 OFF When image stabilization is not ( ) desired or when using the camera with the same method used to play back motion images. (P81) 76 In...
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...Macro mode [ ]: 0.03 feet (1 cm) - ¶ - Tele conversion lens Indication 6k 12k 48k Actual magnification 9k 18k 72k 35 mm film camera equivalent 315 mm 630 mm 2520 mm - If you cannot use the AF assist lamp. (P74) • Read the operating instructions of the conversion...8226; Normal: 15.1 feet (4.6 m) - ¶ • Macro mode [ ]: 15.1 feet (4.6 m) - ¶ • Check to the tripod adaptor. Digital zoom is available. • When using the wide conversion lens, the available zoom range is removed before attaching the conversion lens. • When using the...
...Macro mode [ ]: 0.03 feet (1 cm) - ¶ - Tele conversion lens Indication 6k 12k 48k Actual magnification 9k 18k 72k 35 mm film camera equivalent 315 mm 630 mm 2520 mm - If you cannot use the AF assist lamp. (P74) • Read the operating instructions of the conversion...8226; Normal: 15.1 feet (4.6 m) - ¶ • Macro mode [ ]: 15.1 feet (4.6 m) - ¶ • Check to the tripod adaptor. Digital zoom is available. • When using the wide conversion lens, the available zoom range is removed before attaching the conversion lens. • When using the...
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... Show. • If the file is not based on the DPOF-compliant system. • The setting of [Design rule for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to write print information or other equipment. PROTECT THIS 100_0001 1/19 SELECT SET/CANCEL EXIT ...DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. (P97) • DPOF is the abbreviation for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF print, delete any previous DPOF...
... Show. • If the file is not based on the DPOF-compliant system. • The setting of [Design rule for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to write print information or other equipment. PROTECT THIS 100_0001 1/19 SELECT SET/CANCEL EXIT ...DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. (P97) • DPOF is the abbreviation for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF print, delete any previous DPOF...
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Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with video cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback mode [ ]. ∫ Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the ...Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot A recorded SD Memory Card can be better. 1 Connect the video cable A (supplied) to the [V OUT / DIGITAL] socket of the TV. • 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 3 Turn the TV on and select external input. • Do not use any other...
Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with video cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback mode [ ]. ∫ Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the ...Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot A recorded SD Memory Card can be better. 1 Connect the video cable A (supplied) to the [V OUT / DIGITAL] socket of the TV. • 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 3 Turn the TV on and select external input. • Do not use any other...
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...) 25 AF area (P32) 26 Spot AF area (P72) 27 AF assist lamp (P74) 28 Self-timer (P42) 29 Flash output adjustment (P41) 30 Zoom/Digital zoom (P38, 74) W T 30X 31 Optical image stabilizer (P76) 32 MF indication (P65) • Current date and time is displayed on the bottom of the...
...) 25 AF area (P32) 26 Spot AF area (P72) 27 AF assist lamp (P74) 28 Self-timer (P42) 29 Flash output adjustment (P41) 30 Zoom/Digital zoom (P38, 74) W T 30X 31 Optical image stabilizer (P76) 32 MF indication (P65) • Current date and time is displayed on the bottom of the...
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... pictures: Max. 10 frames (standard), max. 5 frames (fine), Depends on the capacity of the card.) ISO sensitivity: AUTO (without audio. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 2.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.2 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.4...number 4,230,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl6 - 72 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 - 420 mm)/F2.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: TTL Normal/Macro/Manual/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing Focus ...
... pictures: Max. 10 frames (standard), max. 5 frames (fine), Depends on the capacity of the card.) ISO sensitivity: AUTO (without audio. Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 2.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.2 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.4...number 4,230,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl6 - 72 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 - 420 mm)/F2.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: TTL Normal/Macro/Manual/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing Focus ...
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... size: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion images: Interface Digital: Analog video: Terminal V OUT / DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others Built...pixels (Still picture) 320k240 pixels (Motion image) Fine/Standard/TIFF JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/TIFF (RGB), DPOF corresponding QuickTime Motion JPEG (... (with Memory Card and battery) 32oF - 104oF (0oC - 40oC) 10% - 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A CHARGE 8.4 ...
... size: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion images: Interface Digital: Analog video: Terminal V OUT / DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others Built...pixels (Still picture) 320k240 pixels (Motion image) Fine/Standard/TIFF JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/TIFF (RGB), DPOF corresponding QuickTime Motion JPEG (... (with Memory Card and battery) 32oF - 104oF (0oC - 40oC) 10% - 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A CHARGE 8.4 ...
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Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S002A Figure Description Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC1 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DMW-LTZ10 Tele Conversion Lens DMW-LWZ10 Wide Conversion ...
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S002A Figure Description Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC1 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DMW-LTZ10 Tele Conversion Lens DMW-LWZ10 Wide Conversion ...
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...Ms. First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME...] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 114 Digital Camera Model # 2. Method of payment (check one) Total Enclosed Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA...
...Ms. First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME...] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 114 Digital Camera Model # 2. Method of payment (check one) Total Enclosed Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA...
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In the unlikely event this completed form and your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Mail this product needs service. Request for service notice. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 115 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for Service Notice: •...
In the unlikely event this completed form and your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Mail this product needs service. Request for service notice. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 115 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for Service Notice: •...
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... only to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product during the warranty period. A purchase receipt or other proof of the period indicated on the chart below...
... only to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product during the warranty period. A purchase receipt or other proof of the period indicated on the chart below...
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... Fax (787) 768-2910 As of Puerto Rico, Inc. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/support You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your request by visiting our Web Site. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to location below ("Service in...
... Fax (787) 768-2910 As of Puerto Rico, Inc. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/support You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your request by visiting our Web Site. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to location below ("Service in...