Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Technical specifications

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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.

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ200

DMC-FZ60

DMC-FZ60DMC-FZ200

VQT4H63

F0712MG0 ( 1200 A)

until

2012/8/9

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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.

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.

Information for Your Safety

∫Product identification marking

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

•Use only the recommended accessories.

•Do not remove covers.

•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily

accessible.

Product Location

Digital Camera Bottom

Battery Charger Bottom

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∫About the battery pack

•Do not heat or expose to flame.

•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

∫About the battery charger

•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.

The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical

outlet.

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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or

incinerate.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

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∫Cautions for Use

•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), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)

•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine

Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

(DMC-FZ200)

•Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional).

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell),

immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre

on 132600.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as

microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be

disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely

affecting the pictures and/or sound.

•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or large motors.

•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,

disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,

turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G: optional).

Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound

may be adversely affected.

Information about the software used by this product can be viewed by pressing

[MENU/SET], selecting [Setup] >[Version Disp.], and then pressing [MENU/SET].

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the

European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of

disposal.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 2

Care of the camera....................................................................................................... 7

Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ200) ........................................................................... 8

Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ60).............................................................................. 9

Names and Functions of Main Parts ........................................................................ 10

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap .................................................................. 12

Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200) .................................................................... 13

Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 14

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 15

Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 16

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)............... 18

Using the rear dial...................................................................................................... 20

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) ................. 22

Setting the Menu ........................................................................................................ 23

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) .................................................. 24

Installing supplied software ...................................................................................... 26

Specifications ............................................................................................................. 28

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA)............................................................. 31

•Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other information

for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this

manual. When operation or other information is more or less the same between models,

(DMC-FZ200) are used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual.

•The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated

separately, together with the relevant model number.

e.g.: (DMC-FZ200)

(DMC-FZ60)

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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.

–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

•When camera is not in use or when using the playback feature,

ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on.

•There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will come

from the camera, but these are due to the motion of the

aperture, the zoom and the motor and do not indicate a defect.

This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.

Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water,

sand, etc.

•Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space

around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not

just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.

–Places with a lot of sand or dust.

–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as

when using it on a rainy day or on the beach.

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Standard 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.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in

the text)

Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text)

3 AC Cable

4 USB Connection Cable

5 CD-ROM

•Software

Install on your PC before use.

6 CD-ROM

•Operating Instructions for advanced

features

7 Shoulder Strap

8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String

9LensHood

•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

SDXC Memory Card are indicated 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.

•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service

Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.

(You can purchase the accessories separately.)

VFC4453

K1HY08YY0025

VYQ5607

DMW-BLC12E

VFF1048

DE-A80A

K2CJ2YY00052

VYQ7878

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Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ60)

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

Product numbers correct as of July 2012. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in

the text)

Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text)

3 AC Cable

4 USB Connection Cable

5 CD-ROM

•Software

•Operating Instructions for advanced

features

Install on your PC before use.

6 Shoulder Strap

7 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String

•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

SDXC Memory Card are indicated 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.

•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service

Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

VFC4453

K1HY08YY0025

VYQ5607

DMW-BMB9E

VFF1035

DE-A84A

K2CJ2YY00052

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)

MIC

REMOTE

12 4356 8

1910 3334

2126 14 35 15 16 17 3618 20

2223243738

28 29 30 39

27 25

12 43567 8

11 12 13

40 4114 15 16 1718 19 20

21222324254226

28 29 30 43

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