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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0M38 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FZ20PP Before use, please read these instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0M38 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FZ20PP Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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...disks or other published or broadcast material for purchasing this battery. 2 COVER (OR BACK); It also contains lead in your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for future reference. Carefully observe copyright laws. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS...you for purposes other than your own private use , recording of mercury. Disposal of your community due to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. of these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for TM Li-ion information on how to environmental considerations. Even for...
...disks or other published or broadcast material for purchasing this battery. 2 COVER (OR BACK); It also contains lead in your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for future reference. Carefully observe copyright laws. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS...you for purposes other than your own private use , recording of mercury. Disposal of your community due to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. of these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for TM Li-ion information on how to environmental considerations. Even for...
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... MC Protector/ND Filter .........104 Using the Remote Shutter 105 Screen Display 106 Cautions for Use 108 Message Display 111 Troubleshooting 112 Specifications 115 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 117 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 118 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 119 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........120 Customer Services...
... MC Protector/ND Filter .........104 Using the Remote Shutter 105 Screen Display 106 Cautions for Use 108 Message Display 111 Troubleshooting 112 Specifications 115 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 117 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 118 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 119 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........120 Customer Services...
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... from 2000 to P86. 23 The 24-hour system is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for digital printing. • For the date print setting, refer to 2099. In this case, set the clock again. • You can set the date, the...
... from 2000 to P86. 23 The 24-hour system is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for digital printing. • For the date print setting, refer to 2099. In this case, set the clock again. • You can set the date, the...
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...pictures (advanced) • 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 the screen with a size wider than usual... when it is set to [ON], the [ ] indication appears. • When setting the manual focus, you to the position the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is difficult to focus on all the AF areas. When the AF mode is set to 1-area-focusing or spot-focusing, the...
...pictures (advanced) • 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 the screen with a size wider than usual... when it is set to [ON], the [ ] indication appears. • When setting the manual focus, you to the position the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is difficult to focus on all the AF areas. When the AF mode is set to 1-area-focusing or spot-focusing, the...
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...to a point on the center of the screen when the AF assist lamp is turned on under low light conditions. shutter button halfway in the digital zoom range. 74 The effective range of the following points when the AF assist lamp is 4.92 feet (1.5 m). Do not cover the AF assist... the AF assist lamp allows the camera to a point on . SCN1 SCN2 • A vignetting effect may be consumed faster than usual and set only to focus on the screen. AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears on the subject in to [ ] or [ ]. This is displayed with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of ...
...to a point on the center of the screen when the AF assist lamp is turned on under low light conditions. shutter button halfway in the digital zoom range. 74 The effective range of the following points when the AF assist lamp is 4.92 feet (1.5 m). Do not cover the AF assist... the AF assist lamp allows the camera to a point on . SCN1 SCN2 • A vignetting effect may be consumed faster than usual and set only to focus on the screen. AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears on the subject in to [ ] or [ ]. This is displayed with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of ...
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MODE2 The stabilizer function is moving the camera little by connecting images recorded in the following subjects in ( ) standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image. In digital zoom range - This mode offers a greater degree of the subject in sequence moving . • The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently in...
MODE2 The stabilizer function is moving the camera little by connecting images recorded in the following subjects in ( ) standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image. In digital zoom range - This mode offers a greater degree of the subject in sequence moving . • The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently in...
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... Actual magnification 9k 18k 48k 72k - We recommend using the wide conversion lens, the available zoom range is limited between 1k and 2k. Digital zoom is not focused. - The time required for focusing may not work sufficiently. - operating instructions of the external flash for details. •... than usual. The focus indication may light due to the • When using the tele conversion lens: - Digital zoom is available. • When using a tripod. 35 mm film camera equivalent 324 mm 648 mm 2592 mm - Actual magnification 0.8k 1.6k • If you use the zoom ...
... Actual magnification 9k 18k 48k 72k - We recommend using the wide conversion lens, the available zoom range is limited between 1k and 2k. Digital zoom is not focused. - The time required for focusing may not work sufficiently. - operating instructions of the external flash for details. •... than usual. The focus indication may light due to the • When using the tele conversion lens: - Digital zoom is available. • When using a tripod. 35 mm film camera equivalent 324 mm 648 mm 2592 mm - Actual magnification 0.8k 1.6k • If you use the zoom ...
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...] and set the same value as the • When attaching the external flash, do not settings on the camera. normal use with a digital camera and the trigger voltage is based on ISO 10330 (less than 24 volts). • The available flash range is about 32.8 feet (10 m) in... of the recording mode. When setting to [MANUAL], you can set it - Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may appear on the external flash you use Panasonic's external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using the external flash, • [PRESET] - Set the external flash to [PRESET] and ...
...] and set the same value as the • When attaching the external flash, do not settings on the camera. normal use with a digital camera and the trigger voltage is based on ISO 10330 (less than 24 volts). • The available flash range is about 32.8 feet (10 m) in... of the recording mode. When setting to [MANUAL], you can set it - Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may appear on the external flash you use Panasonic's external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using the external flash, • [PRESET] - Set the external flash to [PRESET] and ...
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...; If the file is not based on the pictures which you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. (P100) • 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 print settings made... or other into the images on the card and to use such information on the DPOF-compliant system. • The setting of [Design rule for Digital Print Order Format.
...; If the file is not based on the pictures which you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. (P100) • 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 print settings made... or other into the images on the card and to use such information on the DPOF-compliant system. • The setting of [Design rule for Digital Print Order Format.
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...pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you can be better. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing you. • Hold B and then insert or pull the AV cable straight. 2 Connect the... too. 95 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 4 Turn the camera on and then set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to the audio input socket 3 Turn the TV on TV with an SD...
...pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you can be better. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing you. • Hold B and then insert or pull the AV cable straight. 2 Connect the... too. 95 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 4 Turn the camera on and then set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to the audio input socket 3 Turn the TV on TV with an SD...
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... (P32) 26 Spot AF area (P72) 27 AF assist lamp (P74) 28 Self-timer (P42) 29 Flash output adjustment (P41) : External flash (P81) 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...
... (P32) 26 Spot AF area (P72) 27 AF assist lamp (P74) 28 Self-timer (P42) 29 Flash output adjustment (P41) : External flash (P81) 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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... Color electrical Viewfinder (114,000 pixels) (field of the card.) ISO sensitivity: AUTO (without flash: from ISO100 to ISO200/ with 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) ...number 5,360,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl6 - 72 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 36 - 432 mm)/F2.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: TTL Normal/Macro/Manual/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing Focus...
... Color electrical Viewfinder (114,000 pixels) (field of the card.) ISO sensitivity: AUTO (without flash: from ISO100 to ISO200/ with 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) ...number 5,360,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl6 - 72 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 36 - 432 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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...: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio: Motion images: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: Terminal REMOTE: AV OUT/DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others Built-...Standard/TIFF JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/TIFF (RGB), DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 ... (with Memory Card and battery) 32oF - 104oF (0oC - 40oC) 10% - 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A CHARGE ...
...: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio: Motion images: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: Terminal REMOTE: AV OUT/DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others Built-...Standard/TIFF JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/TIFF (RGB), DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 ... (with Memory Card and battery) 32oF - 104oF (0oC - 40oC) 10% - 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A CHARGE ...
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Please consult your local dealer. 117 Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S002A Figure Description Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC1 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DMW-FL28 External Flash DMW-LTZ10 Tele Conversion Lens ...
Please consult your local dealer. 117 Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S002A Figure Description Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC1 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DMW-FL28 External Flash DMW-LTZ10 Tele Conversion Lens ...
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... 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. Digital Camera Model # 2. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. 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,...
... 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. Digital Camera Model # 2. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mr. Mrs. 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,...
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Mail this completed form and your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. In the unlikely event this form when making a request for service notice. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 119 Request for Service Notice: • Please include your proof of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to do so will delay...
Mail this completed form and your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. In the unlikely event this form when making a request for service notice. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 119 Request for Service Notice: • Please include your proof of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to do so will delay...
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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 does not work properly because of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) ...repair your product during the warranty period. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. PRODUCT OR PART NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD...
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 does not work properly because of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) ...repair your product during the warranty period. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. PRODUCT OR PART NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD...
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... Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)... Check) Product Repairs MAIL TO : Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Service in to 10:30 am to location below ("Service in Puerto Rico"). Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, ...
... Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)... Check) Product Repairs MAIL TO : Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Service in to 10:30 am to location below ("Service in Puerto Rico"). Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, ...
