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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FT2 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FT2
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
VQT2M41
EB

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT2M41...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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.

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

  • Page 4: About The Battery Pack

    ∫ 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. •...

  • Page 5: Cautions For Use

    Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •...
  • Page 6 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ... 2 (Important) About the waterproof/ dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera... 8 Maintenance and waterproof performance ... 10 • Using the camera underwater ... 14 • Causes of water leak ... 15 • Caring of the camera after using it underwater ... 16 Accessories...

  • Page 8: (Important) About The Waterproof/ Dustproof And Anti-Shock Performance Of The Camera

    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.
  • Page 9 ∫ Handling of the camera • 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.

  • Page 10: Maintenance And Waterproof Performance

    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.
  • Page 11 If there is any crack or deformation in the rubber seal inside the card/battery door and terminal cover, get the camera inspected or repaired by the dealer or an authorised Panasonic’s service centre. If there is any foreign object, remove with attached brush.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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. •...

  • Page 14: Using The Camera Underwater

    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.

  • Page 15: 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.

  • Page 16: Caring Of The Camera After Using It Underwater

    Caring of the camera after using it underwater 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. •...
  • Page 17 ∫ 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.

  • Page 18: Accessories

    Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)

  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    • For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869 • For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK • For customers: 0844 844 3856 • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday –...

  • Page 20: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Flash Self-timer indicator/ AF assist lamp/LED light Lens LCD monitor Motion picture button [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button Playback button 10 Mode dial 11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation/Auto bracket/White balance fine adjustment B: 4/Macro mode/ AF Tracking C: 2/Self-timer button D: 1/Flash setting button...
  • Page 21 18 [HDMI] socket 19 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) are used. 20 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCF10E) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic.

  • Page 23: Charging Time

    • Normal Picture Mode • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 • 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].) •...

  • Page 24: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note •...

  • Page 25: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Check that this unit is turned off. • Confirm that there is no foreign object. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1:Slide the [LOCK] switch B, and release the lock. 2:Slide the release lever A and open the card/battery door.

  • Page 26: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press the [OFF/ON] button. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • [PRECAUTIONS] is displayed. Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof performance. (P9) Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 27: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE], and then press 1.

  • Page 28: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode Press the [OFF/ON] button. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. A Mode dial ∫ List of [REC] modes Intelligent Auto Mode ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function : Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Set the mode dial to [ñ].

  • Page 30: 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] •...

  • Page 31: Recording Motion Picture

    ñ· [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Select the mode. A Mode dial B Motion picture button Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

  • Page 32: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures Press [(]. A [(] button • Normal playback is displayed automatically when the power is turned on by pressing and holding the [ ( ] button. Press 2/1 to select the picture. • After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to start playback.

  • Page 33: Deleting Pictures

    [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. ‚ ] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 34: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
  • Page 35 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extra optical zoom: Max. 9.8k Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: VQT2M41 (ENG) Information for your safety DC 5.1 V 1.2 W (When recording)
  • Page 37 Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Shutter speed: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Recording file format Still Picture: Pictures with audio: Motion pictures with audio: Approx. 10 pictures/second Approx. 5 pictures/second [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.] When using the built-in memory: Approx.
  • Page 38 Interface Digital: Analogue video/ audio: Terminal [AV/DIGITAL/ MULTI]: [HDMI]: Dimensions: Mass: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Waterproof performance: Crash resistance perfomance: Dustproof performance: VQT2M41 (ENG) “USB 2.0” (High Speed) ¢ Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable.
  • Page 39 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60A): Input: Output: Operating temperature: Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCF10E): Voltage/capacity: Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging) ¢ 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF ¢...
  • Page 40 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.

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