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product, and save this manual for future use.
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DMW-FL360L
Model No.
Modèle
型号
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
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
Pour de I’aide, composez le 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) ou
envoyez un courriel à : [email protected]
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Operating Instructions
FLASH
Thank you for purchasing Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this
manual for future use.
Contents
Information for Your Safety
Information for Your Safety..............2
Precautions......................................6
Supplied Accessories ......................6
Names of Parts................................7
Control Panel...................................7
Continuous Firing.............................7
Preparing a Battery
(optional)..........................................8
Loading Batteries.............................8
Attaching to the Camera..................8
Turning on the Flash........................8
Shooting ..........................................9
Flash Mode....................................10
Button Functions............................11
Wireless Flash Settings.................12
Placing Wireless Flash Units.........12
Fixing the Irradiation Angle...........13
Using the Wide Panel....................13
Using the Catch Light Plate...........13
Other Settings...............................13
Custom Settings............................14
Camera without Communication
Functions ......................................15
Slave Mode...................................16
Cautions for Use ...........................16
Specifications................................16
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)........18
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR CANADA) .................21
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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ENGLISH
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your photographic equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read and understand all instructions before using.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children. Do not leave appliance
unattended while in use.
Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot
parts.
Do not operate if the appliance has been dropped or
damaged - until it has been examined by qualified
service personnel.
Let appliance cool completely before putting away.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this
appliance in water or other liquids.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble
this appliance, but take it to qualified service personnel
when service or repair work is required. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the
appliance is used subsequently.
The use of an accessory attachment not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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About the batteries
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.
If rechargeable batteries are to be used, then rechargeable batteries
manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
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.
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.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void
the user’s authority to operate this device.
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.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
-If you see this symbol-
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying
documents means that used electrical and
electronic products should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling,
please take these products to designated collection
points, where they will be accepted on a free of
charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you
may be able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new
product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save
valuable resources and prevent any potential
negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your
local authority for further details of your nearest
designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.
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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Precautions
This is the external flash for the Panasonic digital cameras (mentioned as flash in
the following). When this flash is used together with a digital camera that
supports wireless mode, shooting with a wireless flash becomes possible.
Available functions vary depending on the digital camera used. As for the
corresponding digital cameras, please visit our web site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Handling the unit
Do not subject the unit to strong vibration or impact. Doing so may not only
cause the unit to malfunction but also cause the flash head to break.
Sand and dirt may cause the unit to malfunction. When using the unit in an
environment such as a beach, take steps to protect it from sand and dirt.
This unit is neither dust-proof nor splash-proof. If by any chance water
droplets, etc. are splashed on the unit, wipe them off with a dry cloth. If the
unit fails to function correctly, consult your dealer or Panasonic.
Read the operating instructions for your digital camera.
Supplied Accessories
[Inspection to be performed when you unpack the unit]
When removing the unit from its packing box, check that the main unit and the
supplied accessories are there and also check their external appearance and
functions to verify that they have not sustained any damage during distribution and
transportation.
If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor before using the product.
Product numbers correct as of October 2012. These may be subject to change.
1 Flash case
2 Flash stand
The batteries are optional.
VFC4916 VFB0243
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Names of Parts
Control Panel
Continuous Firing
The flash may become hot when fired many times in succession, resulting in
damage or malfunction. The flash should be fired no more than 10 times in
succession at intervals of 2.5 seconds, after which it should be left unused for at
least 10 minutes.
1 Wide panel
2 Flash head
3 Wireless sensor
4 AF assist lamp/LED light
5 Flash sensor
6 Catch light plate
7 Control panel
8 [AUTO CHECK] lamp
9 [TEST/CHARGE] button/lamp
: [OK] button
; Bounce unlock button
< [BACK LIGHT] button
= [ON/OFF] button
> Lock lever
? Dial
a (2): Flash intensity adjustment button
b (3): [MODE] button
c (1): LED light button
d (4): [ZOOM] button
1 FP firing
2 Flash mode
3 Guide number
(GN)
4 Flash intensity
adjustment
5 ZOOM value
6 FOUR THIRDS
7 Zoom mode
8 LED light
9 ISO sensitivity
: RC mode group
; Aperture (F)
< RC mode
channel
= Temperature
warning
> Distance units

b
d
a
c


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Preparing a Battery (optional)
Choose from the below batteries:
LR6/AA Alkaline dry batteries (x 4)
HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH) (x 4)
The use of batteries made by Panasonic is recommended.
Loading Batteries
Use alkaline dry batteries or rechargeable nickel
metal hydride batteries.
1 Slide the battery cover to open it.
2 Insert the batteries with correct [r]/
[s] polarity.
3 Close the battery cover by sliding it
back firmly as far as it will go.
Attaching to the Camera
Confirm that both the camera and flash are off. Attaching or removing the flash
while either the flash or the camera is on may result in malfunction.
1 Slide the lock lever in the direction
opposite to that indicated by the
[LOCK 1] icon (1).
2 Slide the flash into the hot shoe until
it clicks securely into place (2).
3 Slide the lock lever to the [LOCK 1]
position (3).
To remove the flash, slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to the [LOCK1]
arrow and slide it from the shoe.
Turning on the Flash
Attach a flash to the camera, and then turn the camera on.
R6/AA Manganese dry batteries cannot be used.
1 [AUTO CHECK] lamp
2 [TEST/CHARGE] lamp
3 Control panel
4 [ON/OFF] button
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Press the [ON/OFF] button.
The control panel display will turn on.
To turn the flash off, press the [ON/OFF] button again.
Replace the batteries if the [TEST/CHARGE] lamp does not light after:
If the [TEST/CHARGE] lamp and [AUTO CHECK] lamp blink simultaneously,
batteries are running low. Replace the batteries. Using a considerably
exhausted battery may result in malfunction.
The flash will enter sleep mode whenever the camera enters sleep mode.
If no operations are performed for approximately 60 minutes, the flash will turn off
automatically. Press the [ON/OFF] button to turn it on.
Oscillating sound may be output while charging the flash, but this is not
malfunction.
Shooting
1 Use camera controls to choose the flash mode.
See the camera operating instructions for details.
2 Choose a flash mode.
“Flash Mode” (P10)
• The camera and flash will exchange shooting information and the flash working
range will be displayed in the control panel.
3 Press the shutter button halfway.
• Flash range varies with camera settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture, and lens
focal length).
4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the
picture.
The unit emits light in proper exposure if [AUTO CHECK] lamp flashes for
approximately 5 seconds.
When using a flash, flash light may be blocked by the lens body, lens hood, etc.
Use the wide panel to prevent overexposure at ranges of less than 1 m (3.3 feet)
(P13).
30 seconds (Alkaline dry batteries)
10 seconds (Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries)
1 Flash mode
2 Lighting angle
Displayed according to the focal length of the
lens.
3 [AUTO CHECK] lamp
4 Light working range

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Flash Mode
Choose a flash mode according to your subject and shooting
conditions.
1 Press the [MODE] (3) button.
2 Rotate the dial to select a flash mode.
• While [MANUAL] or [FP MANUAL] is selected, pressing [MODE] (3) button
allows you to set the guide number. Press the [MODE] (3) again to turn back.
3 Press the [OK] button.
Control panel display Control operation
[ TTL AUTO]
The flash light intensity is controlled automatically
according to the camera’s setup. The flash will be
adjusted based on the brightness taken through the
camera’s lens. Usually use this mode with a camera
with communication capability.
[ AUTO]
Blinks:
Out of flash working range
The flash will be adjusted based on the brightness
captured by flash sensor on the flash. If the camera
has communication capability, this mode can be
used only when the camera is an AUTO-compatible
model.
[ MANUAL] In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the
guide number setting. The flash displays the
optimal range, which is calculated based on the
guide number and camera settings.
[ RC]
Wireless control is available with Panasonic digital
cameras that support wireless mode. (P12)
[ FP TTL AUTO] FP firing. This mode allows you to use flash
photography even at shutter speeds faster than the
flash synchronization speed of the camera.
Maximum output is reduced, resulting in a smaller
flash working range. Flash working range also
diminishes with shutter speed.
[FP TTL AUTO]: Flash level is set automatically.
[FP MANUAL]: The flash fires at the selected guide
number. The flash displays the optimal range,
which is calculated based on the guide number and
camera settings.
[ FP MANUAL]
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Button Functions
[ SL AUTO] The flash can be fired remotely in sync with any
flash fired by other units.
[SL AUTO]: Flash level is set automatically.
[SL MANUAL]: The flash fires at the selected guide
number.
[ SL MANUAL]
Button Function Use
[]
Adjust flash level by up to w5 EV.
This value is combined with
adjustments to flash
compensation made using the
camera.
1 Press [ ] (2) or [ZOOM]
(4).
2 Rotate the dial to select the
value, and then press the
[OK] button.
[ZOOM]
Adjust the lighting angle manually.
[M] appears in the display.
[]
Manually turn the LED light on or
off.
1 Before shooting, set the
LED light to [M].
“Other Settings” (P13)
2 Press [ ] (1) to turn the
LED light on. Press [ ] (1)
again to turn the LED light
off. To view the LED
brightness setting, press
and hold [ ] (1) for 2
seconds while the LED light
is on.
The flash and batteries may
become warm if you keep the
LED light on, but this is not a
malfunction.
[
TEST/
CHARGE
]
To fire a test flash, press the [TEST/CHARGE] button while the [TEST/
CHARGE] lamp is lit.
[BACK
LIGHT]
The control panel backlight lights for about 15 seconds.
Control panel display Control operation
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Wireless Flash Settings
Wireless control is available with Panasonic digital cameras that support wireless
mode. See the operating instructions of the digital camera for operation of the
digital camera during wireless flash shooting.
1 Set the camera to wireless mode.
2 Set the flash to [RC] mode.
“Flash Mode” (P10)
• When [RC] is selected, pressing [MODE] (3) button
allows you to set a channel. Press the [MODE] (3) button again to turn back.
3 Use the flash to select the channel and group.
“Other Settings” (P13)
The Firing mode, the flash adjustment, and the manual flash adjustment can be set
for each group by operating the camera.
Placing Wireless Flash Units
Since the communication is performed with the flash emission of the camera, the
flash positioning range varies with the camera. Refer to the camera operating
instructions for details about the flash positioning range.
1 Attach the supplied stand.
• Slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to that
indicated by the [LOCK 1] icon (1) and slide the flash
onto the stand until it clicks securely into place (2).
• Slide the lock lever to the [LOCK 1] position to latch the
flash in place.
• To remove the flash, slide the latch in the direction opposite to the [LOCK 1]
arrow and slide it from the stand.
2 Position the flash with the wireless sensor
(A) facing the camera.
We recommend using a single group of up to three remote
flash units.
Flash may not fire due to the angle or distance between the
camera and the object.
Channel
Set the camera and flash to the same channel.
Group
The camera can adjust flash settings separately for up to 3
groups; choose the group to which the flash belongs.
Take a test shot after positioning.
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Fixing the Irradiation Angle
Point the flash head at a wall or ceiling for bounce flash
photography. The area illuminated at ranges of 0.5 m
(1.6 feet) to 1.0 m (3.3 feet) will not be correct; point the
flash down.
Pressing the bounce unlock button, turn the
light-emitting section up/down and left/right.
Using the Wide Panel
Use the built-in wide panel for flash photography when the
focal length of the lens is wider than 12 mm.
Slide out the wide panel and place it on the flash
head.
The estimated range display changes when the wide panel
is used.
The lighting angle can be set to 10 mm and 8 mm only.
Do not tilt the wide panel up.
The ZOOM display will blink if the lens has a focal length of
12 mm or more.
Using the Catch Light Plate
Reflecting the flash light allows you to shoot with the catch
light effect, which reflects light in the models eyes.
Slide out the catch light plate.
Point the flash directly upward with the plate toward the
subject.
Other Settings
The following options can be selected in the control panel.
1 Press the [OK] button.
An item will blink in the control panel.
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to highlight items.
3 Rotate the dial to select the setting,
and then press [OK] button.
90º
180º
180º
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Custom Settings
Customize settings for improved ease of use.
1 Press and hold the [OK] button for more than 2 seceonds.
The flash will enter custom settings mode.
2 Press 3/4 to highlight items.
3 Rotate the dial to change the highlighted item.
4 Press and hold the [OK] button for more than 2 seconds to
end the settings.
Option Description
MODE (flash mode) P10
(flash intensity adjustment) P11
ZOOM (lighting angle) P11
(LED light)
Choose whether the LED lights automatically
or manually.
[A]: Lights automatically as required.
[M]: Lights when the LED light button is
pressed.
None: Does not light.
GN (guide number) Adjust flash level.
ISO sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivity.
Group Choose a group for [RC] mode. (P12)
Aperture Adjust aperture.
Channel Choose a channel for [RC] mode. (P12)
Control panel Option Description
AF assist
lamp
[A]: Controlled by camera.
[OFF]: Does not light.
LED
brightness
[1/1] to [1/16]: Adjust LED brightness.
Slave
flash
[ON]: Flash control display shows slave mode.
[OFF]: Flash control display does not show
slave mode.
Flash
cable
[ON]: Flash cable not used.
[OFF]: Flash cable used.
Zoom
display
[]:
Display values for FOUR THIRDS lenses.
None: Display 35 mm film camera equivalent
values.
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Returning the custom settings to the default setting
Press and hold the [OK] button and [BACK LIGHT] button together for more
than 2 seconds
The control panel will blink once when settings are reset.
Display of the distance unit does not return to the default setting.
Camera without Communication Functions
AUTO
Set aperture and ISO sensitivity to the values selected with the camera.
1 Set the flash mode to [AUTO].
“Flash Mode” (P10)
• When [AUTO] is selected, pressing [MODE] (3) button
allows you to set the aperture. Press the [MODE] (3)
button again to turn back.
2 Match the zoom position to the focal length of the lens.
“[ZOOM]” (P11)
3 Adjust aperture and ISO sensitivity.
“Other Settings” (P13)
If the selected values are out of the flash working range, [ISO] and [F] will blink in
the display. The [AUTO CHECK] lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter
is released to show that the flash has fired successfully.
Distance
units
[m]: Distances displayed in meters.
[ft]: Distances displayed in feet.
Wide
panel
detection
[ON]: Flash detects position of wide panel.
Lighting angle adjusted automatically.
[OFF]: Flash does not detect wide panel
position.
Guide
number
display
[ON]: Flash output is shown as a guide number.
[OFF]: Flash output is shown as a relative value.
Auto light
sensing
[ON]: The ISO sensitivity and the aperture are
adjusted to match the camera.
[OFF]: The ISO sensitivity and the aperture of
the flash can be adjusted with the dial.
This can only be used for digital cameras with
communication functions. (Only when the flash
mode is set to [AUTO] or [SL AUTO] mode.)
Auto ISO
display
[25] to [3200]: Display the ISO sensitivity when
[AUTO] is selected as the flash mode for
cameras that can not communicate with the
flash unit.
Control panel Option Description
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MANUAL
Choose the guide number.
1 Set the flash mode to [MANUAL].
“Flash Mode” (P10)
2 Match the zoom position to the focal length
of the lens.
“[ZOOM]” (P11)
3 Set the guide number.
“Other Settings” (P13)
Slave Mode
The flash can be fired remotely in sync with any flash fired by other units.
1 Set the flash mode to [SL AUTO] or [SL
MANUAL].
“Flash Mode” (P10)
Adjust other flash settings as for [AUTO] or [MANUAL] mode.
“Camera without Communication Functions” (P15)
2 Position the flash.
Flash positioning method is same as the wireless mode.
“Placing Wireless Flash Units” (P12)
Refer to the camera operating instructions for details about
the flash positioning range.
• Set the flash mode of the camera to the manual which
does not fire the pre-flash. If the camera fires the pre-
flash, the external flash synchronizes with the pre-flash of
the camera, and cannot fire the flash light properly.
• The flash may fire in response to flash units used by other
photographers.
Cautions for Use
About the unit
Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to the camera body.
About the batteries
Be sure to remove the batteries when you will not be using the unit for a long
period of time.
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power requirements:
DC 6.0 V
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For the U.S.A.
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
For CANADA
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
Printed in China
Batteries
recommended for use
LR6/AA
Alkaline dry batteries
k
4/
HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries
(Ni-MH)
k 4
Charging time
(from full flash until
the [TEST/CHARGE]
lamp lights)
Approx. 2.0 sec.: LR6/AA Alkaline dry batteries
Approx. 1.5 sec.: HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal
hydride batteries
Firing period Approx. 1/20000 sec. to 1/500 sec.
(Varies depending on the flash intensity; FP firing
excluded.)
No. of flashes
(with full flash)
Approx. 250 flashes:
LR6/AA
Alkaline dry batteries
Approx. 350 flashes: HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel
metal hydride batteries (min. 1900 mAh type)
(Differs depending on the photo taking conditions.)
AF assist lamp Effective distance: approximately 1 m (3.3 feet) to 5 m
(16 feet)
(Differs depending on the digital camera and type of
lens used)
Flash modes TTL AUTO/AUTO/MANUAL/FP TTL AUTO/
FP MANUAL/SL AUTO/SL MANUAL/RC
Guide number 36 (ISO100), 12 (ISO100: When the wide panel is used)
Lighting angle Covers the angle of view of 12 to 42 mm lenses (35 mm
film camera equivalent: 24 to 85 mm)
(With wide panel: 8 mm lens, 35 mm film camera
equivalent: 16 mm)
Dimensions
Approx. 62.0 mm (W)
k
104.0 mm (H)
k
98.0 mm (D)
[2.441
q
(W)
k
4.095
q
(H)
k
3.858
q
(D)]
(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (weight) Approx. 376 g/0.829 lb (including batteries)
Approx. 257 g/0.567 lb (main unit)
Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH (no condensation)
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Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
(referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the
chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at
its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it
with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase
price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
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”.
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
Online Repair Request
To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at
www.panasonic.com/repair
.
Product or Part Name Parts Labor
Digital Camera Accessories 90 Days 90 Days
Batteries (Non-rechargeable batteries are
not warranted.)
10 Days Not Applicable
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When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the
Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a
carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at
www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling
as Panasonic is committed to providing the
most up to date information. 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.
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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As of October 2012
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:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic National Parts Center
20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
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