Panasonic DMC-FT6 User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FT6

Please read these instructions carefully before using

this product, and save this manual for future use.

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

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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,

• 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.

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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 type

recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask

for the correct method of disposal.

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Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

Warning

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

∫ About the battery charger

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

• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

• 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 USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).

• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.

Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D– Type A plug, up to 2 m long)

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 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.

-If you see this symbol-

Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycle systems

These symbol are only valid in the European Union and countries with recycle systems. 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

Before Use .................................................................................................................... 6

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

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

the Camera.................................................................................................................... 9

Names and Functions of Main Parts ........................................................................ 14

Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 16

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 17

Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 18

Recording using the GPS function........................................................................... 20

Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are operated ........................................... 22

Remote Shooting ....................................................................................................... 23

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Panasonic Image App” ............................ 23

• Connecting easily to a smartphone/tablet (NFC) ................................................ 24

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet..................................................................... 26

• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) ............................... 28

• Playing back pictures in the camera ................................................................... 28

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) .................................................. 29

Installing supplied software ...................................................................................... 30

Specifications ............................................................................................................. 31

• Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA) ...................................................... 34

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Before Use

Please be sure to read Performance of the Camera from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.

“(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock

” (P9) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit

• Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking the camera. Also, do

not apply strong pressure to the camera.

– Waterproof performance may be impaired.

– Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.

– It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.

∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)

This unit has been designed to prevent condensation by Anti-fog glass, however it may be caused by the environment in which the camera is used. It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera.

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 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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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of March 2015. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text) 3 AC Cable 4 USB Connection Cable 5 CD-ROM

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• Software

• Operating Instru ctions for advanced

features

Install on your PC before use. 6 Hand Strap 7 Silicone Jacket

• Supplied accessories are not waterproof

(excluding Silicone Jacket).

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

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• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service

Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

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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

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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

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Remove the silicone jacket from the unit carefully. It may get damaged when 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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(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 13 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)

Withstand Load Performance

This camera complies with 100 kgf load tests. (¢3)

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.)

¢3 According to the test conditions specified by Panasonic.

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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 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 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

([Requirements for Underwater use])

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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].

• 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 force fully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].

• When it is forcefu lly 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.

• 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

Always wipe the rubber seal on the side door and the area where rubber seal sits with a dry, lint-free cloth.

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

• If there is any f oreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the surrounding area,

water will leak within a few seconds, causing malfunction.

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

It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.

• If foreign objec ts are present, wipe them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.

• Be extremely care ful to remove the small sand etc. that may adhere to the sides and

corners of the rubber seal.

2 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 for related costs and other information.

3 Close the side door securely.

A Red part

B [LOCK] switch (grey part)

C Released state

D Locked state

• Lock the [LOCK ] switch securely until the

red part is no longer visible.

• To prevent water intrusion, be careful not to

catch foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair, dust, or the strap cord.

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.

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