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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-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

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

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K1HY08YY0017

K2CJ29A00002

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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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