DMC-FZ40: Basic Operating Instructions
DMC-FZ40: Basic Operating Instructions
DMC-FZ40: Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FZ40
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, were sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. 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.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
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THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Product identification marking
Product Digital camera Battery charger Bottom Bottom Location
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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ40 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
Do not heat or expose to flame. Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate. About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
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Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
-If you see this symbolInformation 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 ........................................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 8 Names of the Components ........................................................................... 9 Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 12 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 15 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 16 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 17 Changing the clock setting .................................................................... 17 Setting the Menu ......................................................................................... 18 Selecting the [REC] Mode........................................................................... 19 Taking pictures using the automatic function (: Intelligent Auto Mode)......................................................................... 21 Scene Detection.................................................................................... 22 AF Tracking Function ............................................................................ 22 Taking pictures with your favorite settings ( : Program AE Mode) ............................................................................. 23 Program shift......................................................................................... 24 Compensating the Exposure....................................................................... 25 Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speed .......................... 26 [ ] Aperture-Priority AE ..................................................................... 26 [ ] Shutter-Priority AE ....................................................................... 26 Taking picture by setting the exposure manually ........................................ 27 Recording Motion Pictures .......................................................................... 28 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])................................................... 29 Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 30 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ............................................................................................... 31 Specifications .............................................................................................. 33 Digital Camera Accessory System.............................................................. 37 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ....................................................... 39 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ................................................. 40
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to change. 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 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. 6 CD-ROM Operating Instructions 7 Shoulder Strap 8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 9 Lens Hood 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. For information about optional accessories, refer to the Digital Camera Accessory System . If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonics parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 1
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DMW-BMB9PP
DE-A83B
K1HA14AD0003
K1HA14CD0004
VFF0677
VFC4453
VYQ5607
VYQ5606
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[AF/AF#/MF] button
LCD monitor Flash open button Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder [EVF/LCD] button [AF/AE LOCK] button
14 Rear dial Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial
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17 Cursor buttons 2/ Self-Timer button 4/ Function button Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode menu that is used often. [ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/[COLOR EFFECT]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.] 1/ ISO 3/ Exposure compensation/ Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
or
Press 4
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Stereo microphone Zoom lever Shutter button Motion picture button [FOCUS] button Power lamp Camera ON/OFF switch Mode dial
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Shoulder strap eyelet [HDMI] socket [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket Terminal door
AV OUT/DIGITAL
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32 Release lever 33 Tripod receptacle When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 34 Card/Battery door 35 DC coupler cover When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used. Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.
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Preparation
Use the dedicated charger and battery. The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used
safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BMB9PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Charging The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
Charge the battery with the charger indoors. It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between
10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the
with a dry cloth.
The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them
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Charging
Charging time Approx. 155 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). Using the supplied battery. Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer Function is set to [AUTO].) Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.
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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for
a card.
Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of card which can be used with this unit SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) Remarks
Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD
video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or higher when recording
motion pictures in [AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) video standards) may be used as 48 GB, 64 GB cards.
Note Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.
Always use genuine Panasonic
batteries (DMW-BMB9PP). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
OPEN LOCK
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery. Card: Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
OPEN LOCK
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Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [].
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Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. Press 1. Select a menu item next and set it.
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Mode switching
Basic
Align a desired mode with part A. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o)
Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
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Advanced
Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Creative Motion Picture Mode Record motion picture with manual settings. Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. My Color Mode Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among twelve color modes, and then take pictures.
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[REC] Mode:
Set the mode dial to []. Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
The focus indication 1 (green) lights when The AF area 2 is displayed around the
the subject is focused. subjects face with the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus. The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/ 1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to . 2 1
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.
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Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET] [i-BABY]
Only when [
] is selected
[] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are
set.
When [
],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a persons face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
AF Tracking Function
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject.
Press [FOCUS] again to cancel. Bring the subject to the AF Tracking frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject. AF tracking frame will turn yellow. An optimum scene for the specified subject
will be chosen.
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[REC] Mode:
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
The focus range is 30 cm (0.99 feet)
(Wide)/2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to .
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Program shift
In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called program shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Program AE Mode.
Press the shutter button halfway and then use the rear dial to activate program
shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the screen (about 10 seconds). The program shift indication A appears on the screen when program shift is activated. Program shift is canceled if the camera is turned off or the rear dial is rotated until the program shift indication disappears.
(A)
4 5.6 8 11 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000
(B)
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[REC] Mode:
Operate with the rear dial 1 Press the rear dial to select [], and then rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
A Exposure compensation value
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[REC] Mode:
].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. Take a picture. [ ] Shutter-Priority AE
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
].
Take a picture.
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[REC] Mode:
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.
B Aperture Value C Shutter Speed It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
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[REC] Mode:
Advanced (Recording pictures)
13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. However, the recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level.
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ST
[PLAYBACK] Mode:
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[PLAYBACK] Mode:
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be deleted.
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For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install. Double click the Operating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop.
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You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with
your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions
For Macintosh
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Open the Manual folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder. Double click the PDF file to open it.
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Others
Specifications
Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Information for your safety DC 8.4 V 1.3 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.1 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 0.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.5 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)
14,100,000 pixels
1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, Primary color filter
Optical 24k zoom f = 4.5 mm to 108 mm 35 mm film camera conversion: 25 mm to 600 mm (4:3), 27 mm to 654 mm (still pictures 16:9), 29 mm to 693 mm (motion pictures 16:9), 26 mm to 624 mm (3:2), 30 mm to 709 mm (1:1) Wide end: F2.8 to F8.0 (when recording motion pictures: F2.8 to F11) Tele end: F5.2 to F8.0 (when recording motion pictures: F5.2 to F11) Max. 4k Max. 50.6k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)
Lens:
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Focus range:
Shutter system:
AF: 30 cm (0.99 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to AF Macro/MF/Intelligent Auto: 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to Scene Mode: There may be differences in the above settings. Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Hi-speed burst Burst speed:
Approx. 1.8 pictures/second Max. 5 pictures (Standard), Max. 3 pictures (Fine). Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
[3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.]
Approx. 15 to 100
Approx. 6 lx (when i-low light is used 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds 1/30 to 1/20000th of a second Creative Motion Picture Mode (Manual Exposure/Manual Focus): 1/8 to 1/20000th of a second Program AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j3 EV to i3 EV) Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
Motion pictures:
Exposure (AE):
Metering mode:
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Flash:
3.0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 202,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) (with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter) Built-in pop up flash Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 9.5 m (31.16 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced ON/Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF Stereo Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard)/RAW, DPOF corresponding Motion pictures with audio: Interface Digital: Analog video/ audio: Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (14 pin) [HDMI]: MiniHDMI TypeC AVCHD Lite/QuickTime Motion JPEG USB 2.0 (High Speed) NTSC Audio line output (stereo)
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Dimensions:
Approx. 120.3 mm (W)k79.8 mm (H)k91.9 mm (D) [4.74q (W)k3.14q(H)k3.62q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Approx. 498 g/1.10 lb (with card and battery) Approx. 454 g/1.00 lb (excluding card and battery)
Language select:
Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A83B): Input: Output:
[ENGLISH]/[ESPAOL]
Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A 8.4 V, 0.43 A
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DMW-AC8PP
AC Adaptor
DMW-DCC6
: DMW-LPL52 : DMW-LMC52 : DMW-LND52
DC Coupler
: PL Filter
DMW-LT55
DMW-LC55
Close-up Lens
DMW-LA5
Lens Adapter
RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30
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Accessory# RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K RP-SDP16GU1K RP-SDP08GU1K RP-SDP04GU1K RP-SDP02GU1K RP-SDR08GU1A RP-SDR04GU1A RP-SDR02GU1A
Illustration Class 10 Class 10 Class 10 Class 10 Class 10 Class 10 Class 4 Class 4 Class 4 Class 4
Description 64 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB SDXC Memory Card 32 GB SDHC Memory Card 16 GB SDHC Memory Card 8 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
16 GB SDHC Memory Card 8 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card
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Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA MasterCard Discover (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address Night City State Zip ( )
6.95
Credit Card # Expiration Date Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
Last
Phone#: Day ( )
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONICS ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
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During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the Parts warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is.
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Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare@us.panasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. If Lithium Ion batteries are shipped by air the package must be labeled Contains Lithium Ion Battery (No lithium metal). Damaged batteries are prohibited from shipment by US Mail. Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to prevent short-circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty. IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST) Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277 As of November 2009
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