Panasonic DMC-FT2 Basic Operation Guide

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FT2

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).

You can learn about advanced operation
methods and check the Troubleshooting.

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Please be sure to read “(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and
anti-shock performance of the camera
waterproof performance
the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.

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.

” (P8) before using this unit underwater to prevent

” (P6) and “Maintenance and

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE
REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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∫ About the battery pack

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 manufacturer’s 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.

Warn ing

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

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.

• 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.

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∫ Cautions for Use

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional).
Always use a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; optional).

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• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

• Do not use any other cables except 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.

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 the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the
camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and 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 the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect
AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and sound may be adversely affected.

-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

(Important) About the waterproof/

dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera................................... 6

Maintenance and waterproof performance ...................................................8

• Using the camera underwater...............................................................12

• Causes of water leak ............................................................................ 13

• Caring of the camera after using it underwater..................................... 14

Standard Accessories ................................................................................. 16

Names of the Components .........................................................................17

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................19

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 21

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 22

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 23

• Changing the clock setting .................................................................... 23

Setting the Menu.........................................................................................24

Selecting the [REC] Mode........................................................................... 25

Taking pictures using the automatic function
(

ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) .........................................................................26

• Scene detection ....................................................................................27

• AF Tracking Function............................................................................27

Recording Motion Picture............................................................................ 28

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])...................................................29

Deleting Pictures......................................................................................... 29

Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format) ...............................................................................................30

Specifications..............................................................................................32

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(Important) About the waterproof/
dustproof and anti-shock performance of
the camera

• Please observe the following precautions, and avoid using this camera in any

situation where the camera is subject to high water pressure. This camera’s
waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and “IP6X” ratings.
Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are
strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding
10 m for a time not exceeding 60 minutes.

• This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock)”. The

camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m onto 3 cm thick plywood. In
most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height
not exceeding 2 m.

• Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding hand strap/silicon jacket).

¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in

specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by
Panasonic. This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or
waterproofing in all conditions.

¢2 This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all

conditions.

Observe the following precautions and avoid using under water pressure
exceeding the guaranteed performance, and in an environment with
excessive dust or sand.
Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result
of being hit or dropped etc.
If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by
a Panasonic’s service centre to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be
covered by the warranty.

Note

The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.

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When it is dirty, lightly wipe the surface of the lens with soft and dry cloth.

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¢1

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∫ Handling of the camera

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Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is
very low (ski resort etc.) or very high (above 40 oC), inside a car under strong
sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be
degraded.

• The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Do not open or close the card/battery

door or terminal cover close to the water by the sea, a lake or river, or with wet
hands.

• Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.

• Operation may not be possible when snow or water on the zoom lever, mode

dial or camera [OFF/ON] button the buttons freezes at cold places like ski

resorts etc.

∫ About the [PRECAUTIONS] demonstration display

Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.

•

[PRECAUTIONS] is displayed when the power is turned
on for the first time after purchase, with the card/battery
door completely closed.

The [PRECAUTIONS] screen will not display the next time

•

you turn on the power if you start the slide show by selecting
[YES], and then select [END] once it has completed. Select
[REPLAY] to see the slide show again.

Note

•

It will automatically skip to clock setting screen if [NO] is selected before the
slide show starts.

• [PRECAUTIONS] is displayed every time the power is turned on if you exited the

slide show using a method other than selecting [END], such as turning off the
power while the slide show is playing.

• This can be also confirmed from [PRECAUTIONS] in the [SETUP] menu.

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Maintenance and waterproof performance

∫ To prevent water leaking into the camera, observe the following

items before using it.

∫ Check that there is enough remaining battery power or memory in

the card.

∫ Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover in

places with sand and dust, near water, or with wet hands.

∫ At purchase, the [LOCK] switch is in the locked state. When opening

the card/battery door and terminal cover, first release the lock.

Release the lock by sliding the [LOCK] switch in the direction of the arrow until

•

the red area becomes visible, and open the card/battery door and terminal
cover.

A: [LOCK] switch (grey part)
B: Locked state

Red part

C:
D: Released state

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Confirm that there are no foreign objects on inner side of
the card/battery door or terminal cover (B rubber seal
and C place where rubber seal meets).

A: Terminal cover
B: Rubber seal
C: Area where rubber seal

sits

D: Card/Battery door
E: Hair and lint
F: Sand and dust
G: Crack and deformation
H:Fluid

• If there is any crack or deformation in the rubber seal inside the card/battery

door and terminal cover, get the camera inspected or repaired by the dealer or
an authorised Panasonic’s service centre.

If there is any foreign object, remove
with attached brush.

I: Brush (supplied)

• If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the

surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing
malfunction.

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Example of foreign object on the inner side of the card/battery door

J: Area where rubber seal

sits (around the card/
battery compartment)

K: Rubber seal site (around

the card/battery cover)

Example of foreign object on the inner side of the terminal cover

L: Area where rubber seal

sits (around the
connection terminal)

M: Rubber seal site (around

the terminal cover)

• Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.

• The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and

age. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced
once each year. Please contact Panasonic’s Service Centre for related costs
and other information.

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1:With the [LOCK] switch released, close the card/

battery door and terminal cover by pushing until you
hear a click.

• To prevent water seeping into the camera, be careful not to trap foreign

objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.

• Closing the door with the [LOCK] switch in the locked state may result in

damage or leaks.

2:Slide the [LOCK] switch in the direction of the arrow

until the visible red portion is no longer visible and the
switch is locked.

• If you use the camera without securely closing the door and cover, it may

open and close of its own accord.

Red part

N:
O: [LOCK] switch (grey part)
P: Released state
Q: Locked state

Note

If there is any foreign object, remove it

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with attached brush.

• Sand and dust etc. will unintentionally

adhere to the camera by lodging in
between the gap around the card/
battery door or terminal cover when
used in the following locations:

– Where sand is floating, such as in the

sea or water etc.

– Where there is a lot of sand or dust,

such as at the beach or in a sand box
etc.

• To prevent unintentional opening of the card/battery door and terminal

cover, it is recommended to use the supplied silicon jacket.

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Using the camera underwater

• Use the camera underwater up to 10 m depth, water temperature from 0 oC to

40 oC, and not longer than 60 minutes continuously.

• If there is a water or dirt on the camera, use it after wiping it off with a dry soft

cloth and dried at well ventilated area.

• Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover.

• Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not

be maintained, and there is a chance of water leak.)

• Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera at the

location where the water will splash strongly, such as rapid flow or waterfall.
(Strong water pressure may be applied, and it may cause malfunction.)

• The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it

underwater by securely placing the hand strap around your wrist or similar
measure.

• Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (in the bath or hot spring).

• When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive,

sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.

• Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not

insert wet card or battery into the camera.

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Causes of water leak

• When the camera is used in the following conditions, a gap may occur between

the camera and the card/battery door or terminal cover, causing water to leak
and malfunction.

– When there are foreign objects, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., between the card/

battery door or terminal cover and the camera.

– When the rubber seal has deteriorated.
– When the [LOCK] switch is not closed on the card/battery door and terminal

cover.

A: Water will leak through

the gap formed.

B: water
C: Terminal cover
D: Card/Battery door
E: Hair and lint
F: Sand and dust
G: Crack and deformation
H:Fluid

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Caring of the camera after using it underwater

1 With the card/battery door and

terminal cover closed, rinse with
water, or if it was used in the sea,
soak the unit in fresh water pooled
in a shallow container for
10 minutes or less.

If you have attached the silicon jacket,

•

be sure to rinse the camera after
removing it.

• Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause

damage, discolouration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration.

2 Wipe off the water, and dry the

camera by standing it on a dry
cloth in a well ventilated shaded
area.

3 Confirm there is no water on the

camera, and open the card/battery
door and terminal cover.

4 Wipe off any water or sand inside

the card/battery door and terminal cover with a soft dry cloth.

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∫ This unit incorporates drain design

This unit incorporates drain design, draining
water in gaps in the camera [OFF/ON] button
and zoom lever etc. As a result of this, bubbles
may come out when you soak the unit in water,
but it is not a malfunction.

• Example of water droplets around card/battery slot.

A: Water droplet
B:Battery
C:Card

Water droplets may attach to the card or the battery when the card/battery door

•

is opened without fully drying the camera after it is used underwater or soaked in
fresh water. Be sure to wipe off the water with a soft dry cloth in such cases.

• Do not open or close the card/battery door and terminal cover with droplets of

water still on the camera. The water droplets may seep into the camera, causing
condensation or failure.

Note

Wipe off the water and dirt on the camera with a dry soft cloth.

•

• Do not leave the camera uncared for more than 60 minutes after using it

underwater. It may cause deterioration of the waterproof performance.

• After use at the seaside or under water, make sure that the card/battery door

and terminal cover are firmly closed and soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a
shallow container for 10 minutes or less.

• If the zoom lever, mode dial, or camera [OFF/ON] button do not move smoothly,

it may be caused by an adhesion of foreign objects. Using in such a state may
cause malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects by
shaking the camera in fresh water. Confirm that the zoom lever, mode dial, and
camera [OFF/ON] button move smoothly after cleaning.

• After soaking or washing the unit, wipe off water drops with a dry soft cloth and

dry the unit in a shaded area which is well ventilated.

• Make sure that water is completely drained from the unit after soaking in water

by standing the unit on a dry cloth for a while.

• Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer or similar. Waterproof performance

will deteriorate due to deformation.

• Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser, or soap or

detergents.

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Standard Accessories

4

5

DMW-BCF10E DE-A60A

7

9

VFC4393

12

K1HA14CD0004

K1HA14AD0003

8

VMG1932

3

K2CJ29A00002

VGQ0D56

10

VFC4364/
VFC4537

6

VFF0596

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2010. 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 AV Cable
6 CD-ROM

Software:

•

Use it to install the software to your
PC.

• Operating Instructions
7Brush
8 Silicon Jacket
9 Hand Strap
10 Battery Case

Supplied accessories are not waterproof

•

(excluding hand strap/silicon jacket).

• Keep the Brush out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

• The charger is stored inside the silicon

jacket.

• 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.)

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Names of the Components

21 3

4511

786

9

10

1Flash
2 Self-timer indicator/

AF assist lamp/LED light

3 Lens

4 LCD monitor
5 Motion picture button
6 [MENU/SET] button
7 [DISPLAY] button
8 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
9 Playback button
10 Mode dial

11 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation/Auto

bracket/White balance fine
adjustment

B: 4/Macro mode/

AF Tracking

C: 2/Self-timer button
D: 1/Flash setting button

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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12 Speaker

13 1412

1615

19

18

17

13 Microphone
14 Zoom lever

e.g.: To make subjects appear closer
use (Tele)
Place your finger on the zoom lever,
and press [T] of the zoom lever

15 Camera [OFF/ON] button
16 Shutter button

17 Hand strap eyelet

Be sure to attach the hand strap when

•

using the camera to ensure that you will
not drop it.

18 [HDMI] socket
19 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

•

the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor
(DMW-MCA1; optional) and AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5G; optional) are used.

20 Tripod receptacle

•

When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.

21 Card/Battery door
22 Release lever
23 [LOCK] switch

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar
to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some
markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with
internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety
standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to
fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any
accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery
pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that
a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

•

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used

safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCF10E) 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

35 oC. (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.

Connect the AC cable.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and detach the battery
after charging is completed.

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE]
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator

A is turned on and

charging will start.

The [CHARGE]
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator

A of the charger will turn

off once the charging has completed without any
problem.

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

•

– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge

the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 ºC to 35 ºC.

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the

dirt with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 130 min

∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 360 pictures

Recording time Approx. 180 min

Playback time Approx. 300 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

•

• Normal Picture Mode

• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% 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.

• Changing the zoom magnification 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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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Built-in Memory

• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB

• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card

being used becomes full.

• 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

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 64 GB)

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

video standards) may be used as 48 GB to 64 GB cards.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

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.

this unit

Memory Cards can be used only in
equipment that is compatible with
their respective formats.

• Check that the PC and other

equipment are compatible when
using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/
information/SDXC.html

¢

with “Class 4” or higher when recording

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

Note

•

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Remarks

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Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• Confirm that there is no foreign object.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

1:Slide the [LOCK] switch B, and

release the lock.

2:Slide the release lever A and

open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries

(DMW-BCF10E).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by
the lever C being careful about the
direction you insert it. Pull the
lever C 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.

D: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

•

The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

Close the card/battery door until it
clicks, and then lock the [LOCK]
switch by sliding it toward [2].

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Press the [OFF/ON] button.

A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons

• [PRECAUTIONS] is displayed. Be sure to check this so that you can

maintain the waterproof performance. (P7)

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.

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET].

• Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.

Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.

It can be changed in steps 3, 4 and 5 to set the clock.

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Setting the Menu

This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and
the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu
as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE], and then
press 1.

• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it

may be displayed in a different way.

Press 3/4 to select [š] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
2 Press 2.

3 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon

[].

4 Press 1.

•

Select a menu item next and set it.

Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode

Switching to other menus

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Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode

Press the [OFF/ON] button.

Switching the mode by rotating the
mode dial.

A Mode dial

∫ List of [REC] modes

¦

Intelligent Auto Mode

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the
camera.

!

Normal Picture Mode

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Sports mode

Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.

Snow mode

This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible
at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.

Beach & Surf mode

This mode is optimal for taking pictures up to 3 m underwater and at the
beach.

Û Scene Mode

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

ì

Clipboard Mode

Record as a memo.

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[REC] Mode: ñ

1

2

Taking pictures using the automatic
function

(ñ: 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 easily.

Set the mode dial to [ñ].

Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when

the subject is focused.

• The AF area 2 is displayed around the

subject’s face by the face detection function.
In other cases, it is displayed at the point on
the subject which is in focus.

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele)

to ¶.

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 colour changes
to the usual red.

>

¦

[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are

•

set.

• When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s

face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

[i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

[i-SUNSET]

[i-BABY]

•

Only when [ ] is selected

AF Tracking Function

It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep
following the subject automatically even if it moves.

1 Press 3.

[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.

•

• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of

the screen.

• Press 3 again to cancel.

2 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame,

and press 4 to lock the subject.

AF tracking frame will turn yellow.

•

• An optimum scene for the specified subject will

be chosen.

• Press 3 to cancel.

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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿

B

A

C

Recording Motion Picture

This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD
format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in monaural.

Select the mode.

A Mode dial
B Motion picture button

Start recording by pressing the
motion picture button.

A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time

• Release the motion picture button right after

you press it.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will

flash while recording motion pictures.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button
again.

• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording,

the camera stops recording automatically.

Note

Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the

•

maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD Lite] is

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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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Press [(].

A [(] button

• Normal playback is displayed automatically

when the power is turned on by pressing and
holding the [

(] button.

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

• After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to

start playback.

[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

•

Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be
deleted.

Select the picture to be deleted, and
then press [‚].

A [‚] button

Press 2 to select [YES] and then
press [MENU/SET].

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Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)

• You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating

instructions and want to progress to advanced operations.

• You want to check the Troubleshooting.

In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded
on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).

∫ For Windows

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied).

Click the [Operating
Instructions].

Select the desired language
and then click [Operating
Instructions] to install.

A To return to the install menu.

Double click the “Operating
Instructions” shortcut icon on
the desktop.

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∫ 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 B and
then follow the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows Vista
SP1 or SP2/Windows 7)

• 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

∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)

Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.

• When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the

[Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

∫ 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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Specifications

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source: DC 5.1 V

Power
Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording)

Camera effective

: 14,100,000 pixels

pixels
Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels,

Lens: Optical 4.6kzoom, fl4.9 mm to 22.8 mm (35 mm film

Digital zoom: Max. 4k
Extra

optical zoom: Max. 9.8k

Focus range:

Shutter system:
Burst recording

Burst speed: Approx. 1.8 pictures/second
Number of
recordable
pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine).

0.7 W (When playing back)

Primary colour filter

camera equivalent: 28 mm to 128 mm)/F3.3 to F5.9

Normal: 30 cm to ¶

Macro/Intelligent auto/Clipboard mode:
5 cm (Wide)/
Scene mode: There may be differences in the above
settings.

Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter

30 cm (Tele) to ¶

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Hi-speed burst

Burst speed: Approx. 10 pictures/second

(Speed priority)

Approx. 5 pictures/second (Image priority)
[3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the
picture size.]

Number of
recordable
pictures: When using the built-in memory:

Approx. 15 pictures (immediately after formatting)
When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs
depending on the type of Card and the recording
conditions)

Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/1300th of a second

[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds,
60 seconds

Exposure (AE):

Programme AE

Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to
i2EV)

Metering mode: Multiple
LCD monitor: 2.7q TFT LCD

(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO]

Approx. 30 cm to 5.1 m (Wide)

Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural
Recording media: 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 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding

Pictures with
audio: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,

based on “Exif 2.21” standard)r“QuickTime”

Motion pictures
with audio: AVCHD Lite/QuickTime Motion JPEG

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Interface
Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analogue video/
audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu),

Audio line output (monaural)

Terminal

[AV/DIGITAL/
MULTI]: Dedicated jack (14 pin)
[HDMI]: MiniHDMI TypeC

Dimensions: Approx. 99.3 mm (W)k63.1 mm (H)k24.3 mm (D)

(excluding the projecting parts)

Mass: Approx. 188 g (with card and battery)

Approx. 167 g (excluding card and battery)

Operating
temperature: j10 oC

¢

¢ The performance of the battery (number of recordable

to 40 oC

pictures/operating time) may decrease temporarily
when using the camera in a temperature between
j10 oC to 0 oC (at the cold climate such as ski
resorts).

Operating humidity:10% to 80%
Waterproof
performance: Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IPX8”.

(Usable for 60 minutes in 10 m water depth)

Crash resistance
perfomance: The camera has cleared a single unit drop test from a

height of 2 m onto 3 cm plywood, which is compliant
with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”.

Dustproof
performance: Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IP6X”.

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Battery Charger

(Panasonic
DE-A60A): Information for your safety

Input: 110V to 240V 50/60Hz, 0.2A

Output: 4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging)

Operating
temperature: 0 oC

¢

to 40 oC

¢

The battery cannot be recharged in a temperature
less than 0 oC. (The [CHARGE] indicator blinks
when the battery cannot be recharged.)

Battery Pack
(lithium-ion)

(Panasonic
DMW-BCF10E): Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity:

3.6 V/940 mAh

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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

VQT2M46

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F0210KD0 ( 10000 )

Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

 Panasonic Corporation 2010

• The “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” and the “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” 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 Laboratories.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.

• HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks

of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

•

Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

•

Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions
are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal
and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with
the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was
encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity
and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information
may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

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