Panasonic DMC-FT3 Basic Operation Guide

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FT3

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

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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.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

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Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit.

• Do not expose accessories (battery pack, battery charger, AC adaptor,

SD memory card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on accessories.

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. 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

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

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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.

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• 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.

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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

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

• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15; optional).

Part numbers: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 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 this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit

may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise

adversely affecting the pictures and/or 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 this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops

functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures

and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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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

Standard Accessories ...................................................................................7

When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) ..................................9

(Important) About the Waterproof/

Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera .............................. 10

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

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................17

• Charging ............................................................................................... 17

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 18

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 19

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 20

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 21

• Changing the clock setting .................................................................... 22

Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................23

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) .........................................................................24

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• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 25

Recording Motion Pictures.......................................................................... 26

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................27

Deleting Pictures......................................................................................... 28

• To delete a single picture...................................................................... 28

Setting the Menu.........................................................................................29

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................... 30

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

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Please be sure to read

DMW-BCF10E DE-A60A

VFC4393

K1HY08YY0018

K1HY08YY0017

K2CJ29A00002

VFF0790

VFC4588

VMG1988

Anti-shock Performance of the Camera underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.

“(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and

” (P10) before using this unit

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2011. 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 5AV Cable 6 CD-ROM

• Software:

• Operating Instructions

7Brush 8 Hand Strap 9 Silicone Jacket

• Supplied accessories are not waterproof

(excluding strap and silicone jacket).

• Keep the Brush out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

• 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.)

Use it to install the software to your PC.

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Attaching the silicone jacket

Attach is recommended to prevent unintentional opening of the side door when used in the mountains or near water.

• Check that this unit is turned off.

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

Securely attach the silicone jacket to the camera.

• Attach the silicone jacket carefully. It may get

damaged when attached forcefully.

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

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

∫ Maintenance after using

Remove the silicone jacket from the unit carefully. It may get damaged when

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removed forcefully.

• Take the camera out of the Silicone 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 Silicone Jacket. Do not store the camera for a long period

of time with the Silicone Jacket still attached.

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When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)

It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may be caused by the environment in which the camera is used.

What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged

• Turn off the power and open the side door in a place

with constant ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of the camera gets close to the ambient temperature.

• Contact Panasonic’s Service Centre if the fogging does not disappear.

Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged

Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high humidity, such as the following:

• When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach

etc.

• When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a

ski resort or at high altitude

• When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment

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(Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera

Waterproof/Dustproof Performance

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 12 m for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (¢1)

Anti-shock Performance

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. (¢2)

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

¢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.

¢2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S.

Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm, at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices) Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method

516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm to 200 cm dropping onto 3 cm thick plyboard. This drop test was passed. (Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop impact is applied.)

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∫ Handling of the camera

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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.

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

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

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

• Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered

by the warranty.

• The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.

• Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding strap and silicone jacket).

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

insert wet card or battery into the camera.

• Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is

very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude 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.

∫ About the [Precautions] demonstration display

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[Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the side door completely closed.

• Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.

1 Press 2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].

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It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.

2 Press 2/1 to select the picture.

2: Return to the previous screen

1: View the next screen

It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].

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• When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing

[MENU/SET], [Precautions] is displayed every time the power is turned on.

3 After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.

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When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed from the next time the power is turned on.

• This can also be viewed from [Precautions] in the [Setup] menu.

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Check before using underwater

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Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.

Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.

• 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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Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid. It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.

• If there is any foreign material, remove with supplied brush.

• Be extremely careful to remove the small pieces of sand etc. that may have

adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal.

• Remove large foreign objects, wet sand, etc., using the shorter (harder)

side of the brush.

A Brush (supplied) B Side door

Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.

• 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.

3 Close the side door securely.

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Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no longer visible.

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

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

: Red part

C D

: [LOCK] switch (grey part) : Released state

E F

: Locked state

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Using the camera underwater

• Use the camera underwater at a depth of up to 12 m with the water temperature

between 0 oC and 40 oC.

• Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).

• Do not use the camera at a depth of over 12 m.

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

• Do not use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes continuously.

• Do not open or close the side door.

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

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

• Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a

location where the water will splash strongly, such as near rapids or waterfalls. (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 strap around your wrist or similar measure.

Caring of the camera after using it underwater

Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing the camera with water. Make sure to clean the camera after using it.

• Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands,

body, hair, etc.

• It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water

spray or sand may fall.

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

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

damage, discolouration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance.

1 Rinse with water with the side door

closed.

After use at the seaside or underwater,

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soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less.

• If the zoom button 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.

• Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you immerse the camera

in water, but this is not a malfunction.

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2 Drain water by holding the camera

upside down and shaking it lightly a few times.

After using the camera at the seaside or

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under water, or after washing it, water will remain at the speaker site of the camera for a while and it may cause lower sound or sound distortion.

• Fasten the strap firmly to prevent the

camera from dropping.

3 Wipe off water drops on the camera

with a dry soft cloth and dry the camera in a shaded area which is well ventilated.

Dry the camera by standing it on a dry

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cloth. This unit incorporates drain design, draining water in gaps in the camera [OFF/ON] button and zoom button etc.

• 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.

4 Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and

wipe off any water droplets or sand left inside using a soft dry cloth.

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Water droplets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door is opened without thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap around the card/battery compartment or the terminal connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth.

• The water droplets may seep into the camera when the side door is closed

while it is still wet, causing condensation or failure.

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Names of the Components

1Flash 2 Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp/LED light

3Lens

4 LCD monitor 5 Speaker

456

6 Zoom button 7 Playback button 8 [MODE] button 9 [MENU/SET] button 10 [Q.MENU]/Delete/Cancel button 11 [DISP.] button

12 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation

Auto Bracket

B: 4/Macro Mode

AF Tracking

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

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

/SET

or Press 4

/SET

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7 8 9

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13 Motion picture button

14 Shutter button 15 Camera [OFF/ON] button 16 GPS antenna 17 Microphone 18 GPS status indicator

19 Tripod receptacle

20 [HDMI] socket 21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

22 Strap eyelet

• Be sure to attach the strap when using the

camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 23 Release lever 24 [LOCK] switch

25 Side door

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;

optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;

optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional).

• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC

cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

• It is recommended to use a fully charged

battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;

optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;

optional) when recording motion pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the

AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off

due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor

is disconnected etc., the motion picture

being recorded will not be recorded.

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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.

Charging

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery

before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

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 during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator A 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 30 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

Recording time Approx. 155 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

Approx. 310 pictures

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

• Normal Picture Mode

• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical

Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)

• 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.

• Not using the GPS function.

Playback time Approx. 300 min

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Built-in Memory

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card.

• Memory size: Approx. 19 MB

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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

Card

The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card which

can be used with this

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

unit

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [Motion JPEG].

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC

Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC

Memory Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are

compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.

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

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check

via the label on the card, etc.

e.g.:

Remarks

with “Class 4”

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

Note

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

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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 side door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries

(DMW-BCF10E).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever C. Pull the lever C in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which 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.

Close the side door until it clicks, and then lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it toward [1].

• Confirm that the red part on the release

is not showing.

lever

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

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

Press the [OFF/ON] button.

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

the waterproof performance. [Please set the clock] is displayed by selecting [No] before it starts or by pressing [MENU/SET] after viewing the last screen (12/12). For details about the [Precautions] demo, refer to P11.

Press [MENU/SET].

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

• You can cancel without setting the clock by

pressing [ ].

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Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• A setting screen for automatic clock correction is displayed.

Select [Yes] to automatically correct the clock, and then press [MENU/SET].

• [GPS Setting] will be set to [ON], and the clock is automatically corrected

to the current time.

Press [MENU/SET] in the message display screen.

Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET].

Changing the clock setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET].

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

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Selecting the [Rec] Mode

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the mode.

Press [MENU/SET].

∫ List of [Rec] Modes

! Normal Picture Mode

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

¦ Intelligent Auto Mode

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

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 & Snorkeling Mode

This mode is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach.

Underwater Mode

This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 12 m by the use of the marine case (DMW-MCFT3; optional)

Û Scene Mode

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

3D Photo Mode

Takes a 3D picture.

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[Rec] Mode: ñ

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.

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and then press [MENU/SET].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

1 Focus indication

• 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.

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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.

¦ > [i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery]

[i-Macro]

[i-Night Portrait]

[i-Night Scenery]

[i-Sunset]

[i-Baby]

• [¦] 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)

• Only when [ ] is selected

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[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿

BAC

Recording Motion Pictures

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

Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time

• You can record motion pictures fitting each

Recording Mode.

• 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.

Note

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Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [GFS]/[FSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• 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.

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[Playback] Mode: ¸

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Press [(].

• Normal Playback is displayed automatically

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

Press 2 or 1.

• After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to

start playback.

(] button.

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[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.

To delete a single picture

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

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

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Setting the Menu

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select menu and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET].

• It will switch to next page when you reach the

bottom. (It will also switch by pressing the zoom button)

• Screen to the right is an example of selecting

[AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu.

Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may

not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

• Screen at right is an example to set the

[AF Mode] from [ (Face Detection).

∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.

Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š]

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Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

∫ For Windows

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 SP3/Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7)

• You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with

your OS from the following website.

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: 1.4 W (When recording)

0.7 W (When playing back)

Camera effective pixels

Image sensor 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,500,000 pixels,

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

Digital zoom Max. 4k

Extra

optical zoom Max. 9.1k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)

Focus range Normal 30 cm to ¶

Shutter system

Burst recording

Burst speed Approx. 3.7 pictures/second

Number of recordable pictures

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12,100,000 pixels

Primary colour filter

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

Macro/ Intelligent auto/ Motion Picture

Scene Mode There may be differences in the above

5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶

settings.

Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter

Max. 7 pictures

Hi-speed burst

Burst speed Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)

Number of recordable pictures

Minimum Illumination

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

Exposure (AE)

Metering mode Multiple

LCD monitor 2.7q TFT LCD

Flash range Approx. 30 cm to 5.6 m

Microphone Monaural

Speaker Monaural

Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 19 MB)/SD Memory Card/

Recording file format

Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,

Motion pictures with audio

Interface

Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)

Analogue video audio

Approx. 7 pictures/second (Image priority) 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9), 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.

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)

Approx. 12 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second)

[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

Programme AE

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

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

(Wide, [ISO AUTO] is set)

SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

based on “Exif 2.3” standard, DPOF corresponding)/ MPO

AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG

NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural)

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[AV OUT/ DIGITAL]

[HDMI] MicroHDMI TypeD

Dimensions

(excluding the projecting parts)

Mass Approx. 197 g (with card and battery)

Operating temperature

Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH

Bearing sensor 8 bearing detection (with angular position correction

Atmospheric pressure/altitude sensor

Atmospheric pressure

Altitude Convert atmospheric pressure to altitude using

Depth Displays in 3 levels (displays 0 m to 12 m in 3 levels)

GPS Reception frequency: 1575.42 MHz (C/A code)

Waterproof performance

Dedicated jack (8 pin)

Approx. 103.5 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k26.5 mm (D)

Approx. 175 g

j10 oC

¢ The performance of the battery (number of

recordable 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).

function by the 3 axes acceleration sensor, with automatic declination correction, and with automatic offset adjustment function)

Measurement range 300 hPa to 1100 hPa, with 24 hour memory function in 1 hPa unit (every 1.5 hours)

International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), accuracy: j5 m to i5m

Geographical coordinate system: WGS84

Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IPX8”. (Usable for 60 minutes in 12 m water depth)

(excluding card and battery)

to 40 oC

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Crash resistance perfomance

The test method of the camera is in compliance with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” ¢ “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test

method standard of the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm, at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices)

• Panasonic’s test method is based on the above

“MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm to 200 cm dropping onto 3 cm thick plyboard. This drop test was passed. (Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop impact is applied.)

There is no guarantee of not breaking or malfunctioning under all conditions.

Dustproof

Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IP6X”.

performance

Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60A):

Information for your safety

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

Output: 4.2 V 0.65 A

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.

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Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

 Panasonic Corporation 2011

• The “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” 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.

• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.

•

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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