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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.
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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    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.

  • 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. 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.
  • Page 3 ∫ 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 4 • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • 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).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ................2 (Important) About the waterproof/ dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera........6 Maintenance and waterproof performance ........... 8 • Using the camera underwater ............... 12 • Causes of water leak ................13 • Caring of the camera after using it underwater ........14 Standard Accessories .................

  • Page 6: (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 7 ∫ 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), inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.

  • Page 8: 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12: Using The Camera Underwater

    Using the camera underwater • Use the camera underwater up to 10 m depth, water temperature from 0 oC to 40 oC, 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 13: Causes Of Water Leak

    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 14: 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 15 ∫ 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 16: Standard Accessories

    Standard 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 DMW-BCF10E DE-A60A...

  • Page 17: 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 18 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-AC5G; 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 19: 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 20: Charging Time

    Normal Picture Mode • Temperature: 23 oC/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].)

  • Page 21: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 64 GB) using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/ information/SDXC.html • 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.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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. (P7) Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 24: 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 [ ] to [ ] in the Normal Picture Mode Ø...

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: Scene Detection

    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] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET]...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) 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. •...

  • Page 30: 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 31 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 32: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 4.6kzoom, fl4.9 mm to 22.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 128 mm)/F3.3 to F5.9...
  • Page 33 Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 5 pictures/second (Image priority) [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.] Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 15 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max.
  • Page 34 Interface Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed) Analogue video/ audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural) Terminal [AV/DIGITAL/ MULTI]: Dedicated jack (14 pin) [HDMI]: MiniHDMI TypeC Dimensions: Approx. 99.3 mm (W)k63.1 mm (H)k24.3 mm (D) (excluding the projecting parts) Mass: Approx.
  • Page 35 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 (Battery charging) Operating ¢ temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC ¢ The battery cannot be recharged in a temperature less than 0 oC.
  • Page 36 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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