Panasonic DMC-FT2 Advanced Operation Guide

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FT2/ DMC-TS2

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Before Use

Quick Guide ..............................................5

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

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

Maintenance and

waterproof performance ............................8

• Using the camera underwater...........11

• Causes of water leak ........................11

• Caring of the camera after using it

underwater........................................12

Standard Accessories .............................14

Names of the Components .....................15

Preparation

• When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture

you want to take)...............................50

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......51

• Direction detection function...............51

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................52

• Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent Zoom/

Using the Digital Zoom......................52

Playing back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................55

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ................................56

• Using the Playback Zoom .................57

• Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode .....57

Deleting Pictures.....................................58

• To delete a single picture ..................58

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures...............................59

Attaching the hand strap .........................17

Attaching the silicon jacket......................18

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

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ..........22

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................24

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 27

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................29

• Changing the clock setting ................30

Setting the Menu.....................................31

• Setting menu items ...........................32

• Using the quick menu .......................34

About the Setup Menu ............................35

Selecting the [REC] Mode, and record

still picture or motion picture ................... 42

• Playback the recorded still pictures or

motion picture ...................................44

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................45

• Scene detection ................................46

• AF Tracking Function........................47

• [Happy] colour ([COLOR MODE]) .....47

• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ......48

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

(Normal Picture Mode) ............................49

• Focusing ...........................................50

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor............................60

Taking Pictures using the

Built-in Flash............................................62

• Switching to the appropriate

flash setting.......................................62

Taking Close-up Pictures........................67

• [AF MACRO] ....................................67

• [MACRO ZOOM] ..............................68

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........69

Compensating the Exposure ...................70

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........71

Take the outdoors scene expressively ....72

• [SPORTS] .........................................72

• [SNOW] .............................................72

• [BEACH & SURF]..............................73

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene Mode) .................74

• [PORTRAIT]......................................75

• [SOFT SKIN] .....................................75

• [TRANSFORM] .................................75

• [SELF PORTRAIT]............................76

• [SCENERY].......................................76

• [PANORAMA ASSIST]......................77

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................78

• [NIGHT SCENERY]...........................78

• [FOOD]..............................................79

• [PARTY] ............................................79

• [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................79

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................80

• [PET] .................................................81

• [SUNSET]..........................................81

• [HIGH SENS.] ...................................81

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• [HI-SPEED BURST]..........................82

• [FLASH BURST] ...............................83

• [STARRY SKY] .................................84

• [FIREWORKS] ..................................84

• [AERIAL PHOTO] .............................85

• [PIN HOLE] .......................................85

• [FILM GRAIN] ...................................85

• [HIGH DYNAMIC] .............................86

• [PHOTO FRAME]..............................86

• [UNDERWATER] ..............................87

Recording Motion Picture........................88

• Changing [REC MODE] and

[REC QUALITY]................................92

Taking a picture with Face Recognition

function....................................................95

• Face Settings....................................96

• Setting Auto Registration/

Sensitivity..........................................99

• Auto Registration ............................100

Useful Functions at

Travel Destinations ...............................101

• Recording which Day of the Vacation

You Take the Picture ......................101

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations

(World Time)...................................104

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................106

• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................106

• [QUALITY].......................................107

• [ASPECT RATIO]............................108

• [INTELLIGENT ISO]........................108

• [SENSITIVITY] ................................109

• [WHITE BALANCE].........................110

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................112

• [AF MODE]......................................112

• [PRE AF].........................................115

• [I.EXPOSURE] ................................ 116

• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ......................116

• [BURST]..........................................117

• [I.RESOLUTION].............................118

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................118

• [COLOR MODE] .............................119

• [STABILIZER] ................................. 120

• [AUDIO REC.].................................120

• [AF ASSIST LAMP].........................121

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ...................121

• [CLOCK SET]..................................121

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode menu ...........................................122

• [REC MODE]...................................122

• [REC QUALITY]..............................122

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................122

• [WIND CUT] .................................... 123

• [LED LIGHT] ................................... 123

Taking and viewing clipboard pictures

(Clipboard Mode) ..................................124

• Taking clipboard pictures ................124

• Viewing clipboard pictures ..............126

Entering Text.........................................128

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence

(Slide Show)..........................................129

Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([MODE PLAY]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/

[FAVORITE PLAY]) ...............................131

• [MODE PLAY] .................................131

• [CATEGORY PLAY] ........................132

• [FAVORITE PLAY] ..........................133

Playing Back Motion Pictures/

Pictures with Audio ................................134

• Motion pictures................................134

• Pictures with audio ..........................135

Creating still pictures from

a motion picture.....................................136

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu .....137

• [CALENDAR]...................................137

• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................138

• [VIDEO DIVIDE] ..............................139

• [TEXT STAMP]................................140

• [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size

(number of pixels) ...........................143

• [CROPPING]...................................144

• [LEVELING].....................................145

• [ROTATE DISP.] .............................146

• [FAVORITE] ....................................147

• [PRINT SET] ...................................148

• [PROTECT].....................................150

• [FACE REC EDIT] ...........................151

• [COPY]............................................152

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Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on

a TV Screen ..........................................153

• Playing back pictures using the

AV cable (supplied).........................153

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot ................ 154

• Playing back on the TV with

HDMI socket ...................................154

Saving the recorded still pictures and

motion pictures......................................160

• Copy the playback image using

an AV cable ....................................160

• Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0

HD Edition” ..................................... 161

Connecting to a PC ...............................162

Printing the Pictures..............................166

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................167

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them...................................168

• Print Settings................................... 169

Others

Screen Display ......................................172

Cautions for Use ...................................175

Message Display...................................182

Troubleshooting ....................................185

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time .....................195

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Before Use

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

Before Use

” (P7) and “Maintenance and waterproof performance” (P8)

Quick Guide

This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

Charge the battery. (P19)

• The battery is not charged when the

camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

plug-in type

inlet type

Insert the battery and the card.

(P24)

• When you do not use the card, you can

record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P27) Refer to P28 when you use a card.

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Before Use

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Turn the camera on to take pictures.

1 Press the shutter button to take

pictures. (P45)

Play back the pictures.

1 Press [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view.

(P55)

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Before Use

(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 (33 feet) 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 (6.6 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m (6.6 feet).

• 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

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

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in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. 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.

∫ 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 (104 oF)], 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 freezes at cold places like ski resorts etc.

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∫ About the [PRECAUTIONS] demonstration display

Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.

•

[PRECAUTIONS] (P35) 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] (P35) in the [SETUP] menu.

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Before Use

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

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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

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.

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Before Use

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.

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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Before Use

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 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 (P18).

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Before Use

Using the camera underwater

• Use the camera underwater up to 10 m (33 feet) depth, water temperature from 0 oC to 40 oC

(32 oF to 104 oF), 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 (104 oF) (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.

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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Before Use

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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Before Use

∫ 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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Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

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.

• The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera

was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.

• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

• 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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Before Use

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Names of the Components

1Flash (P62) 2 Self-timer indicator (P69)/

AF assist lamp (P121)/LED light (P123)

3 Lens (P177, 178)

4 LCD monitor (P60, 172) 5 Motion picture button (P42) 6 [MENU/SET] button (P29) 7 [DISPLAY] button (P60) 8 [Q.MENU] (P34)/Delete button (P58) 9 Playback button (P31, 42) 10 Mode dial (P42)

11 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation (P70)/

Auto bracket (P71)/White balance fine adjustment (P111 )

B: 4/Macro mode (P67)/

AF Tracking (P47, 114)

C: 2/Self-timer button (P69) D: 1/Flash setting button (P62)

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

21 3

or Press 4

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Before Use

13 1412

1615

12 Speaker (P134) 13 Microphone (P89, 120) 14 Zoom lever (P52)

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 (P29) 16 Shutter button (P45)

17 Hand strap eyelet (P17)

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Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

18 [HDMI] socket (P155, 157) 19 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket (P26, 153,

162, 166)

•

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to

P26.

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 (P24) 22 Release lever (P24) 23 [LOCK] switch (P8, 10, 24)

2120

22 23

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Preparation

Attaching the hand strap

Run the hand strap into the hand strap eyelet on the camera.

• If the hand strap cord is loose, it may snag when the

terminal cover is opened or closed. Since damage or leaks may result, be sure to attach the cord firmly, checking that it is not snagged in the terminal cover.

Insert your hand following the arrow, then adjust the length.

Note

Attach the hand strap correctly following the procedure.

•

• The camera will sink in the water, so use it underwater securely fastening the strap around your

wrist.

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Preparation

Attaching the silicon jacket

It is recommended to attach the silicon jacket to prevent unintentional opening of the card/battery door or the terminal cover when using the camera in the mountains or near water.

•

Check that this unit is turned off.

• Attach the silicon jacket where there is no sand or dust.

Securely attach the silicon jacket to the camera.

• Do not forcibly attach the Silicon Jacket to the

camera. It may damage the camera or Silicon Jacket.

• Be sure to remove any foreign objects (sand etc.)

or water (sea water etc.) adhered inside the Silicon Jacket. If not removed, the foreign objects or water may scratch or dirty the camera. We recommend that you remove the Silicon Jacket from the camera, rinse, and then wipe away the water with a soft dry cloth.

∫ Maintenance after using

•

Do not forcibly remove the Silicon Jacket from the camera. It may damage the camera or Silicon Jacket.

• Take the camera out of the Silicon Jacket, and check that foreign objects (sand etc.) or water

(sea water etc.) are not adhered.

• Rinse with water, wipe off water with a soft dry cloth, and dry the camera in a well ventilated

shaded area.

• Do not dry the camera with hot air from a dryer or similar. It may become unusable due to

deformation.

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

• After use, remove the Silicon Jacket. Do not store the camera for a long period of time with the

Silicon Jacket still attached.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

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 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 (50 oF to

95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

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

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Preparation

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plug-in type

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into

the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right.

inlet type

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

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

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

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 (50 oF to 95 oF).

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

cloth.

A is turned on and charging will start.

A of the charger will turn off once the

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Preparation

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 130 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above.

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the

•

battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Note

The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also

•

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 180 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

•

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

• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/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.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

∫ Recording motion pictures

Continuous

recordable time

(motion pictures)

Actual recordable time

(motion pictures)

•

These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%. Please be aware that these times are approximate.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as

switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.

¢ 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.

Approx. 360 pictures

(Recording with picture quality

[AVCHD Lite]

set to [SH]([ ]))

Approx. 110 min Approx. 110 min

Approx. 70 min Approx. 70 min

By CIPA standard in normal picture mode

(Recording with picture quality

[MOTION JPEG]

set to [HD]([ ]))

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∫ Playback

Playback time Approx. 300 min

Note

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the

•

environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

– Cold climates or at low temperatures

– When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P36). – When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

¢ Residual image may show on the LCD display when in use. The battery performance

will decrease, so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a warm place such as inside your cold protection gear or clothing. Performance of batteries and LCD monitor will restore to normal when the temperature returns to normal.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P8)

• 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.

• 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].

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again.

• Confirm that the red part on the release lever is not

showing.

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Preparation

CHECK THAT NO SAND, HAIR, OR OTHER OBJECTS ARE ON THE DOOR SEAL.

BATTERY COVER OPEN

Note

•

Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).

• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor turns off as the settings on the camera may

not be stored properly.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before

removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

∫ About the card/battery door

If you turn on the power with the card/battery door open, a warning sound will go off in order to avoid immersion and the message shown below will appear on the LCD monitor.

(P184)

The camera cannot be operated when the card/battery door is open. (Only the [OFF/ON] button can be operated) Close it securely so no foreign object is clamped.

•

Messages are not displayed when the terminal cover is opened. Also, the camera can be operated, but close the cover securely so no foreign object is clamped before using the camera.

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

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∫ Connecting the AC adaptor and multi conversion adaptor instead of the battery

The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. Also, read the instruction for the multi conversion adaptor (optional) regarding the connection.

1 Slide the [LOCK] switch, and release the lock. 2 Slide the release lever. 3 Open the terminal cover. 4 Connect the camera with the multi conversion adaptor (optional).

Ensure that only the AC adaptor (optional) and multi conversion adaptor (optional) for this

•

camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.

5 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and a wall outlet. 6 Connect the AC adaptor to the multi conversion adaptor.

Note

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

•

• Always use a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (optional).

• If there is loss of power supply whilst recording motion pictures using the AC adapter

(e.g. the AC adapter is disconnected), the motion picture recorded will not be stored. We recommend the use of both a fully charged battery and the AC adapter at the same time.

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in

•

the built-in memory and played back.

• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the

card and played back.

• Clipboard pictures (P124) are stored on the built-in memory even if a

card is inserted.

• When using the built-in memory

>ð (access indication

• When using the card

† (access indication

¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or

the card).

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P152)

• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB

• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only

• 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.

)

Built-in Memory

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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 2GB)

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.

• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC 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

Remarks

• 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

[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.

with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

Note

•

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P41)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,

no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to

electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera

only to ensure proper operation. (P41)

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

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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

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

to step

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].

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

waterproof performance. If you select [NO] before starting, or [END] after the slide

show, [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] [PRECAUTIONS] demo, refer to P7.

¢It is not displayed when the power is turned on by pressing and holding [

Press [MENU/SET].

will be displayed. For details about the

(].

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Preparation

: :

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P104)

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

•

Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format.

• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.

• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM

12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and elsewhere.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET].

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

• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,

switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed.

• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having

been set, set the clock correctly by following the below.

“Changing the clock setting” procedure

Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P32)

It can be changed in steps 5, 6 and 7 to set the clock.

•

• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even

without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)

Note

The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.

•

• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the

pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P140) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen

of the camera.

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+ 170 hidden pages

Panasonic DMC-FT2 Advanced Operation Guide

Contents

Before Use

Quick Guide

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

Maintenance and waterproof performance

Using the camera underwater

Causes of water leak

Caring of the camera after using it underwater

Standard Accessories

Names of the Components

Preparation

Attaching the hand strap

Attaching the silicon jacket

Charging the Battery

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the clock setting