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DMC-FZ18 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1F83 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-FZ18 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1F83 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.
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Information for information TM Li-ion on how to recycle this manual as your convenient Camera information source. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of your own private ... will bring you and your family years of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Camera. Even for choosing Panasonic! Serial No. Recording of enjoyment. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT...
Information for information TM Li-ion on how to recycle this manual as your convenient Camera information source. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of your own private ... will bring you and your family years of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Camera. Even for choosing Panasonic! Serial No. Recording of enjoyment. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT...
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...the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to the manufacturer's instructions. This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or... assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Canadian ICES-003. of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer. CAUTION...
...the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to the manufacturer's instructions. This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or... assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Canadian ICES-003. of your Digital Camera may cause harmful interference to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer. CAUTION...
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..., use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. Also, be careful not to...camera, use a plug adaptor to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with a lot of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera...causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it etc.... fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to suit the AC outlet configuration. ...be damaged. • Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures. • Be particularly careful in ...
..., use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. Also, be careful not to...camera, use a plug adaptor to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with a lot of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera...causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it etc.... fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to suit the AC outlet configuration. ...be damaged. • Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures. • Be particularly careful in ...
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... ......... 118 Screen Display 118 Cautions for Use 120 Message Display 123 Troubleshooting 125 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 130 Specifications 134 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 137 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 138 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 139 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 140 Customer Services...
... ......... 118 Screen Display 118 Cautions for Use 120 Message Display 123 Troubleshooting 125 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 130 Specifications 134 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 137 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 138 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 139 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 140 Customer Services...
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... B: Black 9 Hood Adaptor • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P137) K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 5 6 Names of the Components 1 2 34 VFC4269 7 VYK2E94 8 9 A: VYQ4123 B: VYQ4122 VYQ4124 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger...
... B: Black 9 Hood Adaptor • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P137) K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 5 6 Names of the Components 1 2 34 VFC4269 7 VYK2E94 8 9 A: VYQ4123 B: VYQ4122 VYQ4124 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger...
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..., 65) 19 AF macro/Focus switch button (P48, 54) 20 Mode dial (P18) 21 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 22 Power lamp (P25) 23 [AF/MF] button (P52) 24 25 26 27 28 24 Strap eyelet 25 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P111, 113, 117) 9 VQT1F83 5 6 7 8 910 11 Preparation In these operating instructions...
..., 65) 19 AF macro/Focus switch button (P48, 54) 20 Mode dial (P18) 21 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 22 Power lamp (P25) 23 [AF/MF] button (P52) 24 25 26 27 28 24 Strap eyelet 25 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P111, 113, 117) 9 VQT1F83 5 6 7 8 910 11 Preparation In these operating instructions...
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Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional) is connected to it . Preparation 26 [DC IN] socket (P111, 113) • Always use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to lose the lens cap. ∫ Strap (supplied) 1 Pass ...Lens barrel (P118) 3 Attach the lens cap. 29 30 29 Card/Battery door (P15) 30 Tripod receptacle • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. • Detach the lens cap before turning on...
Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional) is connected to it . Preparation 26 [DC IN] socket (P111, 113) • Always use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to lose the lens cap. ∫ Strap (supplied) 1 Pass ...Lens barrel (P118) 3 Attach the lens cap. 29 30 29 Card/Battery door (P15) 30 Tripod receptacle • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. • Detach the lens cap before turning on...
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... VQT1F83 The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Securely attach the hood adaptor (supplied) so that the "LUMIX" LOGO is all the way into the lens barrel. • Do not tighten the screw too much.... ∫ Removing the hood adaptor • Do not tighten the hood adaptor too much. 2 Place the camera upside down, align the mark on the lens hood...
... VQT1F83 The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Securely attach the hood adaptor (supplied) so that the "LUMIX" LOGO is all the way into the lens barrel. • Do not tighten the screw too much.... ∫ Removing the hood adaptor • Do not tighten the hood adaptor too much. 2 Place the camera upside down, align the mark on the lens hood...
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...before use. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you use the card, you can record or play back pictures with the camera. Preparation • You cannot attach the lens hood the opposite way. • When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower ...overview of how to P86. • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about [CONVERSION], refer to record and play back pictures on the...
...before use. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you use the card, you can record or play back pictures with the camera. Preparation • You cannot attach the lens hood the opposite way. • When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower ...overview of how to P86. • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about [CONVERSION], refer to record and play back pictures on the...
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This is completed, be exhausted if left for a long period of time after charging is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. 13 VQT1F83 Preparation • After charging is not a malfunction. • The ... Connect the charger to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it is shipped. The camera also becomes warm during and after charging. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures ...
This is completed, be exhausted if left for a long period of time after charging is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. 13 VQT1F83 Preparation • After charging is not a malfunction. • The ... Connect the charger to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it is shipped. The camera also becomes warm during and after charging. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures ...
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...time may become shorter in Auto power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode (P39). • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to Wide or vice versa in every recording. ...8226; Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. ¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in low ...
...time may become shorter in Auto power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode (P39). • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to Wide or vice versa in every recording. ...8226; Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. ¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in low ...
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... inserted. 3 1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006A). • If you insert it. Pull the lever A in memory or the card may not be damaged. To remove the card, ...be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. The data on the built-in the direction of this product. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you are not using a Panasonic card. 15 VQT1F83 Be particularly careful while the built-in memory when ...
... inserted. 3 1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006A). • If you insert it. Pull the lever A in memory or the card may not be damaged. To remove the card, ...be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. The data on the built-in the direction of this product. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you are not using a Panasonic card. 15 VQT1F83 Be particularly careful while the built-in memory when ...
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... a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB. • The reading/writing speed of the camera or the card. Both types of card are small, lightweight, removable external cards. When the switch is slid to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown... the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P110) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each Card...
... a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB. • The reading/writing speed of the camera or the card. Both types of card are small, lightweight, removable external cards. When the switch is slid to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown... the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P110) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each Card...
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... charging of the built-in battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for the date and time. • : Cancel without setting the clock. 17 VQT1F83 A Time at the home...the clock setting is canceled after setting the clock. Then set . • Turn the camera off after this case, set the clock again. • You can set , the correct date cannot be ...is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. OFF ON Preparation 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set the mode dial to a recording mode to 2099....
... charging of the built-in battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for the date and time. • : Cancel without setting the clock. 17 VQT1F83 A Time at the home...the clock setting is canceled after setting the clock. Then set . • Turn the camera off after this case, set the clock again. • You can set , the correct date cannot be ...is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. OFF ON Preparation 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set the mode dial to a recording mode to 2099....
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... shutter speed you set . Advanced scene mode Portrait mode (P57) Use this mode to print pictures. Print mode (P113) Use this mode to have the camera automatically handle all settings for taking pictures. 18 VQT1F83 CUSTOM Playback mode (P33) This mode allows you to take pictures with part A. Intelligent auto mode... B appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder if the mode dial is rotated. (P23) The mode currently selected appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder when the camera is turned on this mode to take pictures that matches your recording purpose. ∫ Switching the mode by the...
... shutter speed you set . Advanced scene mode Portrait mode (P57) Use this mode to print pictures. Print mode (P113) Use this mode to have the camera automatically handle all settings for taking pictures. 18 VQT1F83 CUSTOM Playback mode (P33) This mode allows you to take pictures with part A. Intelligent auto mode... B appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder if the mode dial is rotated. (P23) The mode currently selected appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder when the camera is turned on this mode to take pictures that matches your recording purpose. ∫ Switching the mode by the...
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SET MEM.] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) The current camera settings are displayed. (P36, 38) [REC. optional) - When connecting to set. (P19) Set the time in your home area and travel destination. [ ]: [ ]: Travel... MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [1MIN.], [2MIN.], [5MIN.], [10MIN.], [OFF] • Press...
SET MEM.] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) The current camera settings are displayed. (P36, 38) [REC. optional) - When connecting to set. (P19) Set the time in your home area and travel destination. [ ]: [ ]: Travel... MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [1MIN.], [2MIN.], [5MIN.], [10MIN.], [OFF] • Press...
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... Loud operation sound [AF BEEP] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) This allows you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [NO.RESET] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item...
... Loud operation sound [AF BEEP] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) This allows you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [NO.RESET] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item...
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... • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Shake or bump this unit off. - This allows you use the camera with a fully charged battery. • It does not appear when you to display information while taking pictures in memory (or the card). - Preparation 2 Flash mode...
... • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Shake or bump this unit off. - This allows you use the camera with a fully charged battery. • It does not appear when you to display information while taking pictures in memory (or the card). - Preparation 2 Flash mode...
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... AF area turns white to red or there is backlight, the recorded picture will not be dark. 25 VQT1F83 A B A AF assist lamp B When holding the camera vertically 2 Aim the AF area at your side and stand with your footing is stable and there is no AF area. - Basic Taking Pictures The... camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of colliding with another person, a ball etc. ∫ Exposure (P45) • The ...
... AF area turns white to red or there is backlight, the recorded picture will not be dark. 25 VQT1F83 A B A AF assist lamp B When holding the camera vertically 2 Aim the AF area at your side and stand with your footing is stable and there is no AF area. - Basic Taking Pictures The... camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of colliding with another person, a ball etc. ∫ Exposure (P45) • The ...