Page 2 - Carefully observe copyright laws.; Information for Your Safety; Product identification marking; To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,; Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
VQT4H57 (ENG) 2 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 ...
Page 4 - About the battery pack; About the battery charger; CAUTION; Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60
VQT4H57 (ENG) 4 ∫ 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 supp...
Page 5 - Cautions for Use; Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
5 (ENG) VQT4H57 ∫ 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) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • Do not use any other USB connection cables exce...
Page 6 - For business users in the European Union; Cd
VQT4H57 (ENG) 6 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.For proper tre...
Page 7 - Contents; Accessories
7 (ENG) VQT4H57 Contents Information for Your Safety ......................................................................................... 2Care of the camera ....................................................................................................... 8Accessories (DMC-FZ200) ...........
Page 8 - Care of the camera
VQT4H57 (ENG) 8 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 mon...
Page 9 - Sales and Support Information; Customer Communications Centre
9 (ENG) VQT4H57 Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre • For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899 • For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333 • For further support on your product, please visit our website:www.panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK • Order accessory and...
Page 10 - battery pack; card
VQT4H57 (ENG) 10 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(Indic...
Page 11 - Optional Accessories; Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
11 (ENG) VQT4H57 ∫ Optional Accessories ¢ 1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ¢ 2 The lens adaptor (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or close-up lens. Some optiona...
Page 14 - Names and Functions of Main Parts
VQT4H57 (ENG) 14 Names and Functions of Main Parts (DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62) MIC REMOTE 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 11 9 31 7 32 13 12 19 10 33 34 21 26 14 35 15 16 17 36 18 20 22 23 24 37 38 28 29 30 39 27 25 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 12 13 40 41 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 42 26 28 29 30 43 27 DMC-FZ200&...
Page 16 - Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap; Attaching the Lens Cap
VQT4H57 (ENG) 16 Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap ∫ Attaching the Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 Pass the string through the hole on the camera. 2 Pass the same string through the hole on the lens cap. 3 Att...
Page 17 - Attaching the Lens Hood; where the marks align.; Note
17 (ENG) VQT4H57 Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200) • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Attach the lens hood into the lens with the short side aligned with the bottom of the main unit. • Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it. 2 Rotate the lens hood in th...
Page 18 - Charging the Battery; Use the dedicated charger and battery.; Charge the battery with the charger indoors [10; About batteries that you can use with this unit; Charging has completed.
VQT4H57 (ENG) 18 Charging the Battery Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors [10 o C to 30 o C (50 o F to 86 o F)]. ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit ...
Page 19 - Pull the lever; : Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.; : Slide the release lever in the
19 (ENG) VQT4H57 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. (DMC-FZ200) • Always use genuine ...
Page 20 - Sequence of operations; Selecting the Recording Mode
VQT4H57 (ENG) 20 Sequence of operations 1 Turn the camera on.• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. ∫ Selecting the Recording Mode Switching the mode by...
Page 21 - Recording Motion Pictures; Deleting Pictures
21 (ENG) VQT4H57 ∫ Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. • Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. • Maximum time to record motion pictures ...
Page 22 - Set the mode dial to [; Press the rear dial to display [; Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function
VQT4H57 (ENG) 22 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures ea...
Page 23 - Press the rear dial to display the options.; Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode; Adjust the brightness.
23 (ENG) VQT4H57 You can adjust the brightness and the colour balance in addition to the Intelligent Auto Mode function. 1 Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. 2 Press 1 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. ∫ Adjusting the brightness, colour balance, and background blur 1 Press the re...
Page 24 - Using the rear dial; Compensating the Exposure
VQT4H57 (ENG) 24 Using the rear dial You can use the rear dial to compensate the exposure or adjust the aperture value and shutter speed. The items that can be adjusted differ according to the recording mode. Applicable modes: Note • Set the value to [0] when you do not compensate the exposure. Comp...
Page 25 - Programme Shift; A B C
25 (ENG) VQT4H57 1 Press the rear dial to select the items to set. • Items that can be set will switch every time the rear dial is pressed. 2 Rotate the rear dial to set. Setting the Aperture Value/the Shutter Speed A : Programme Shift (Recording mode: ) You can change the preset aperture value and ...
Page 27 - Setting the Menu
27 (ENG) VQT4H57 Setting the Menu 1 Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ Close the menu Press [MENU/SET] or press the shutter button halfway. ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 2 . 3 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial to select the [Setup] menu ico...
Page 28 - For Windows; Proceed to step
VQT4H57 (ENG) 28 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) 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. ∫ For Windows 1 Turn the PC on and insert...
Page 29 - When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open; and then; To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)
29 (ENG) VQT4H57 ∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click A and then f...
Page 30 - Installing supplied software; PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE
VQT4H57 (ENG) 30 Installing supplied software • The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. 1 Check the environment of your PC.• Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE/PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 AE” – OS: Windows R XP (32bit) S...
Page 31 - Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
31 (ENG) VQT4H57 – Display: 1024 k 768 pixels or more (1920 k 1080 pixels or more recommended) – RAM: 512 MB or more (Windows R XP/Windows Vista R ), 1 GB or more (Windows R 7 32bit), 2 GB or more (Windows R 7 64bit) – Free hard disk space: 450 MB or more for installing software • Refer to the opera...
Page 32 - Specifications; Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Image sensor; MOS sensor, total pixel; Lens; Image Stabiliser; Optical method
VQT4H57 (ENG) 32 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for your safety (DMC-FZ200) Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)1.6 W (When recording with Viewfinder)1.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monito...
Page 33 - Viewfinder
33 (ENG) VQT4H57 (DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62) Focus range AF 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.6 feet) (Tele) to ¶ AF Macro/MF/Intelligent Auto/Motion Picture 1 cm (0.033 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Scene Mode There may be differences in the above settings. Shutter system Electronic shutter i Me...
Page 36 - EU; Panasonic Corporation
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive”, the “AVCHD” logo and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laborat...
