Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT10 User`s Manual
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1. Then confirm that buttons move smoothly Water sand and other foreign objects easily enter the speaker so after using the camera be sure to rinse with water and then shake it gently several times to remove any water droplets Do not dry the camera with hot air such as from a hair dryer Deformation may deteriorate the waterproof performance Do not use soap neutral detergents or chemicals such as benzine thinner alcohol or cleansers ENG VQT2X53 1 9 Names of parts The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product Microphone A button Shutter button To Power button m lt M Self timer indicator eee A AF Assist Lamp Zoom button LCD monitor Speaker MODE button Terminal cover Cursor button Release lever DISPLAY button LOCK switch Q MENU fi Delete button Playback button Card Battery door Release lever Tripod receptacle e Ensure that the tripod is stable LOCK switch Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 20 vatexss ENG Cursor button MENU SET Up cursor button A menu display set finish e Exposure Compensation Left cursor button lt e Self timer Right cursor button gt Down cursor button Y e Macro mode In this manual the button that is used is shaded or indicated Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camer2. 33 feet Wide Intelligent Auto 50 cm 1 64 feet Tele to o Scene Mode There may be difference in above settings Shutter system Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures a 1 5 pictures second Until card built in memory is full ENG VQT2X53 35 Specifications Continued Approx 100 3 mm W x 63 5 mm H x 21 6 mm D 3 95 W x 2 50 H x 0 85 D excluding the projection part With card and battery Approx 172 g 0 38 Ib Excluding card and battery Approx 152 g 0 34 Ib 10 C 1 to 40 C 1 The performance of the battery number of recordable pictures operating time and the LCD monitor ghost images appearance etc may drop temporarily when using the camera between 10 C and 0 C in cold environments such as a ski resort 10 RH to 80 RH Equivalent to IEC 60529 IPX8 Usable for 60 minutes in water depth of 3 m 10 feet The camera s test method complies with MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Shock 2 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 4 00 feet 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 pas
3. For details read 7 of the Operating Instructions PDF format contained on the CD ROM mAbout the PRECAUTIONS display a PRECAUTIONS Check this information in advance to maintain Eeeeoe ave the precaitione the waterproof performance Review now f When the card battery door is fully closed and the No power is turned on for the first time after purchase SELECT amp SET PRECAUTIONS is displayed Select YES with lt and then press MENU SET e When NO is selected the clock setting screen is displayed Check the PRECAUTIONS on the screen gt View the next screen lt Return to the previous screen MENU SET Cancel After the final screen 11 11 press MENU SET to finish When NO is selected on the first screen or MENU SET is pressed to cancel partway through the screens PRECAUTIONS is displayed every time the power is turned on e The information can also be checked from PRECAUTIONS in the SETUP menu ENG vaT2xs3 11 Camera care and the waterproof performance To prevent water from entering the camera be sure to observe the following before use m Do not open or close the card battery door or terminal cover in sandy or dusty locations while close to water or with wet hands When the camera is used in the locations described above sand or dust may enter through the gaps of the card battery door or terminal cover and adhere to the camera without you knowing Make sure in adv
4. a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer CAUTION IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician E IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL L OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN YELLOW THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF KEEP DRY E Before use Remove the connector cover m How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug figures A and B Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions belo
5. ICON e appear or it may be displayed in a different cl AUTO POWEROFF 5w way SELECTS EXIT 3j Press A Y to select AX and then SETUP press MENU SET to set aici AE Aj Press MENU SET to close the SES Tes es a AUTOPOWERC PA menu SELECT e SET ENG vaT2x53 27 Taking pictures with automatic settings INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as face movement brightness and distance just by pointing the camera at the subject meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually Press the Power button The power is turned on 2 Press button 3j Take pictures Shutter button a gt amp Press halfway Press fully press lightly and focus press the button all the way to record e If jitter becomes noticeable use both hands keep your arms close to your body and stand with your feet at shoulder width e Focus display In focus lit Not in focus flashing The AF area 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 e Focus Max W 10 cm 0 33 feet Max T 50 cm 1 64 feet and above Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 28 varexs3 ENG Recording Mode M E Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when
6. IENDLY MANNER 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 m Cautions for Use e 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 USB connection cables except the supplied one Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc If you use the camera on top of or near a TV the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and 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 the camera disturbing the pictures and sound If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW ACS5E optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e If you record near radio transmitters or high volt
7. Panasonic Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No D M C FT1 0 SS SD Before use please read these instructions XC completely Please also refer to the Operating Instructions PDF format contained on the CD ROM lt 3 supplied You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting Web Site http Awww panasonic europe com Model number suffix EB denotes UK model EBDownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT2X53 To prevent water entering the camera please be sure to read Important About the waterproof dustproof and anti shock performance of the camera 10 and Camera care and the waterproof performance 12 before using the camera underwater 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 e 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 Inf
8. When the rubber seal attached to the inner side of the card battery door or terminal cover is cracked or deformed contact a Panasonic Service Centre Continued on next page ENG VQT2X53 1 5 Camera care and the waterproof performance Continued Remove adhered foreign objects with the supplied brush Brush supplied Long brush Short brush Use to remove Use to remove substances such large foreign A as fine or dry objects and sand substances such as wet sand Q Card Battery door Terminal cover Handling the brush e Before using the brush make sure that no foreign objects are adhered to it After using the brush clean it by removing any adhered foreign objects Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 16 vatexss ENG mExample of foreign objects on the inner side of the card battery door Rubber seal contact area around the card battery compartment Q Rubber seal area around the card battery door mExample of foreign objects on the inner side of the terminal cover Rubber seal contact area around the connection socket Rubber seal area around the terminal cover f liquid is adhered wipe it off with a soft and dry cloth Foreign objects may also adhere to the grooves on the side of a rubber seal or at its corners Clean with a brush ENG vatoxs3 17 Camera care and the waterproof perform
9. a The camera sinks in water Attach the camera securely to yourself such as by wearing the strap around your wrist to prevent you from dropping and losing the camera AV OUT DIGITAL socket DC IN socket Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC5E optional If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded ENG VQT2X53 21 Charging the battery E About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW BCH7E It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products 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 recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used e Use the dedicated charger and battery The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely The dedicated battery DMW BCH7E supports this function The only batterie
10. age lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected ENG VQT2X53 5 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries Cd 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 By disposing of these products and batteries correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to disca
11. ance Continued Care after using the camera at a beach or in the sea or a river Perform the following care procedure within 60 minutes of using the camera at a beach or in the sea or a river etc Rinse with water making sure that the card battery door and terminal cover are closed If the camera was used in the sea soak in a shallow container filled with fresh water for approx 10 minutes Locked position If the silicone jacket is attached be sure to remove it before rinsing the camera e Leaving foreign objects or saline substances adhered to the camera may cause damage discolouration corrosion abnormal odors or deterioration Hold the camera with the speaker terminal cover side facing down and gently shake it several times to drain the water If water accumulates in the speaker the sound volume may drop or distort To prevent the camera from being dropped wear the hand strap securely Wipe off the water droplets and let the camera dry by standing it for a while on a dry cloth in a well ventilated and shaded area Do not use a device such as a hair dryer to dry the camera Make sure that there are no water droplets on the camera and then open the door and cover If water droplets or sand remain adhered to the inner side of the card battery door or terminal cover remove them with a rush supplied or ft a cloth ownloa ade on anua LEY St om Manuals 18 Vatoxss ENG mAbout t
12. ance that the levels of the battery and card memory are sufficient mThe use of the supplied silicone jacket is recommended to prevent the card battery door or terminal cover from opening unexpectedly The performance of the camera s rubber seal starts to deteriorate after 1 year It is recommended that you contact a Panasonic Service Centre at least once a year to have the rubber seal replaced subject to a fee Using the camera underwater Use this camera in a water depth of 3 m 10 feet or less in a water temperature range of 0 C to 40 C and do not use continuously underwater for longer than 60 minutes Do not use in hot water exceeding 40 C such as a bath or hot springs Do not open or close the card battery door or terminal cover Do not subject the camera to an impact underwater It may impair the waterproof performance and allow water to enter Do not dive into the water holding the camera Do not use in locations subject to strong water flows such as in rapids or under waterfalls The strong water pressure may cause a malfunction The camera sinks in water Attach the camera securely to yourself such as by wearing the hand strap around your wrist to prevent you from dropping and losing the camera f the camera is splashed by substances such as detergent soap hot spring water bath powder sun oil sunscreen or chemicals wipe off immediately The card and battery are not waterproof Do not
13. ed on Exif 2 3 standard DPOF corresponding Motion QuickTime Motion JPEG pictures motion pictures with audio Interface Digital USB 2 0 Full Speed Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable Analogue NTSC PAL Composite Switched by menu Audio video audio line output Monaural Dustproof Terminal AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 8 pin performance DC IN Dedicated jack 2 pin Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 36 VQT2X53 ENG Equivalent to IEC 60529 IP6X ENG vataxs3 37 Battery charger Panasonic DE A76A Information for your safety Input Output Recommended recharging temperature Specifications Continued MEMO 110 V to 240 V 50 60Hz 0 2A 4 2 V 0 65 A Battery charging 10 C to 30 C The battery cannot be recharged when the temperature is below 0 C The charging light blinks when the battery cannot be recharged Battery pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BCH7E Information for your safety Voltage capacity Operating temperature 38 3 7 V 695 mAh 10 C to 40 C When using the camera 10 C to 30 C Recommended recharging temperature Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT2X53 ENG ENG VQT2X53 39 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license therefrom QuickTime e Ot
14. h our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products take a browse on our website for further details ENG VQT2X53 9 Important About the waterproof dustproof and anti shock performance of the camera e Observe the following precautions and avoid using the camera in locations subject to high water pressure The camera s waterproof and dustproof performance complies with IPX8 and IP6X Provided the usage and storage precautions in this document are strictly observed the camera can record underwater in a depth up to 3 m 10 feet for a time up to 60 minutes 1 e The camera complies with MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Shock The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 1 5 m 5 feet onto 3 cm 0 10 feet thick plywood In most cases the camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height of 1 5 m 5 feet or less 37 2 e The supplied accessories are not waterproof excluding the hand strap and silicone jacket 1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for the specified time and specified pressure in accordance with the handling method described by Panasonic This is not a guarantee of no breakdowns no malfunctions or complete waterproofing under all conditions 2 This is not a guarantee of no breakdowns no malfunctions or complete waterproofing under all conditions Observe the precautions described in the following section Handling the camera Avoid u
15. handle them with wet hands Further do not insert a wet card or battery into the camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 12 vatoxs3 ENG Opening and closing the card battery door and terminal cover At the time of purchase the LOCK switches of the card battery door and terminal cover are in the locked position m LOCK switch position Locked position Unlocked position LOCK switch Terminal cover Card Battery door mTo open Slide the LOCK switch in the direction of E the arrow until the red area is visible gt The lock is unlocked Slide the release lever to the LOCK switch side The card battery door and terminal cover open To close While the LOCK switch is unlocked push the card battery door and terminal cover closed until they click e To prevent water from entering the camera make sure that no foreign objects are trapped in the card battery door and terminal cover such as liquid sand hair or dust If the door or cover is closed while the LOCK switch is locked it may cause damage or let water enter the camera Lock the LOCK switch by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until the red area is no longer visible If the camera is used while a door or cover is not closed properly it may open ENG VQT2X53 1 3 Camera care and the waterproof performance Contin
16. he arrow until the red area is no longer visible Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 24 VaT2x53 ENG mTo remove e To remove battery To remove card move lever in direction of arrow press down in centre m gt y Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BCH7E f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted Picture save destination cards and built in memory E Built in memory approx 40 MB The built in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full The access time for the built in memory may be longer than the access time for a card E Compatible memory cards optional The following SD standard based cards Panasonic brand recommended Type of Card Capacity Notes SD 8 MB 2 GB Can be used with devices compatible with the Memory Cards respective formats SDHC 4GB 32GB Before using SDXC Memory Cards check that Memory Cards your computer and other devices support this type of card Ronny Cards nt P _ hitp lipanasonic netfave sdcardiinformation SDXC html ry Cards in capacities not listed at left are not supported Latest information http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swall
17. he water drainage structure The camera has a water drainage structure Water that enters gaps such as those around the Power button or zoom button flows to the outside For this reason bubbles may appear when the camera is soaked in water but this is not a malfunction e Water may accumulate around the card battery compartment or the connection sockets after using the camera underwater or soaking it in fresh water If the card battery door is opened while the camera is not completely dry water droplets may adhere to the card or battery If this happens be sure to wipe with a soft and dry cloth e Do not open or close the card battery door or terminal cover while there are water droplets on the camera The water droplets may get inside the camera and cause condensation or a malfunction e Example of water droplets around the card battery compartment Water droplets Battery Card f water droplets or dirt are adhered to the camera wipe them off with a soft and dry cloth After using the camera underwater do not leave it for more than 60 minutes without performing the care procedure The waterproof performance may deteriorate lf the buttons such as button or Power button do not move smoothly it may be because there are adhered foreign objects Continuing to use the camera in such a state may result in a malfunction where the camera becomes inoperable Shake the camera well in fresh water to wash off any foreign objects
18. her names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned Pursuant to at the directive 2004 108 EC article 9 2 Panasonic Testing Centre B Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site http panasonic net VQT2X53 M0810KZO Panasonic Corporation 2010 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals
19. n SD card to a shop assistant Deleted pictures cannot be recovered Press the q Delete button to delete the displayed picture Press lt to select YES and then press MENU SET Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 32 vat2xs3 ENG e You have practiced the basic operations introduced in these Operating Instructions and want to progress to advanced operations e You want to check the Troubleshooting In these kinds of situations refer to the Operating Instructions PDF format contained on the CD ROM supplied mFor Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied 2 Click the Operating Instructions 3j Select the desired language and then click Operating Instructions to install LUMIX Operating Instructions Operating Instructions delete the above fle and shortcuts Adot required lo browse or print the Operating Instructions fie PDF document To return to the install menu See next page 4 Double click the Operating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop ENG VQT2X53 33 Reading the Operating Instructions for advanced features PDF format Continued mWhen 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 Instructio
20. nal Accessories 8 GB RP SDW08GE1K e Battery pack 8 GB RP SDP08GE1K DMW BCH7E 8 GB RP SDRO8GE1A AC Adaptor 16 GB RP SDW16GE1K DMW AC5EB 16 GB RP SDP16GE1K 24 GB RP SDP24GE1K 32 GB RP SDW32GE1K 32 GB RP SDP32GE1K SD Memory Card 2 GB RP SDP02GE1K 2 GB RP SDRO2GE1A Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries SDXC Memory Card 48 GB RP SDW48GE1K 64 GB RP SDW64GE1K e SDHC Memory Card 4 GB RP SDW04GE1K 4 GB RP SDP04GE1K 4 GB RP SDRO4GE1A Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre e For customers within the UK 0844 844 3852 e For customers within the Republic of Ireland 01 289 8333 e Visit our website for product information www panasonic co uk E mail customer care panasonic co uk Technical Support for AV Software e For customers within the UK 0844 844 3869 e For customers within the Republic of Ireland 01 289 8333 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK e For customers 0844 844 3856 Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday Thursday 9 00 a m 5 30 p m Friday 9 30 a m 5 30 p m Excluding public holidays Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at Www pas europe com e Most major credit and debit cards accepted All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd e It couldn t be simpler e Also available throug
21. nds after the camera is turned on When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to AUTO e Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording Perform a zoom operation every recording W end T end or T end W end e Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases The number of recordable pictures and the recording time are reduced in the following cases In cold environments or at low temperatures When using AUTO POWER LCD or POWER LCD ENG VQT2X53 23 Inserting and removing the card optional the battery Check that no foreign objects have adhered to the camera Turn off the power and open the card battery door Opening and closing the card battery door and terminal cover 13 Slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the arrow until the red area is visible The lock is unlocked Slide the release lever to the LOCK switch side The card battery door opens Insert the battery and card making sure that their orientation is correct e Battery Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard and check that the lever is hooked over the battery e Card Insert all the way firmly until it clicks Close the card battery door 3j properly While the LOCK switch is unlocked push the card battery door closed until it clicks Lock the LOCK switch by sliding it in the direction of t
22. ng pictures 0008 32 Others Reading the Operating Instructions for advanced features PDF format 33 Specifications ENG vaToxs3 T Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera Part numbers are as of July 2010 Battery pack AC Mains Lead DMW BCH7E K2CT39A00002 e Charge the battery before use Battery pack is indicated as Hand strap battery pack or battery in the VFC4393 text Battery charger USB connection DE A76A cable Battery charger is indicated as K1HA08AD0001 battery charger or charger in the text AV cable K1HA08CD0027 Battery case VGQ0J54 CD ROM Silicone jacket iA VMG1951 Use it to install the gt e The silicone jacket software on your is placed under the PC main unit Operating Brush N o Instructions VYC1013 e The supplied accessories are not waterproof excluding the hand strap and silicone jacket e Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing e Cards are optional You can record or play back pictures on the built in memory when you are not using a card e Consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre if you lose the supplied accessories You can purchase the accessories separately e Please dispose of all packaging appropriately Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 8 varexs3 ENG Optio
23. ns supplied click and then follow the messages on the screen to install Compatible OS Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP2 or SP3 Windows Vista SP1 or SP2 Windows 7 e You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your 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 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 3 Double click the PDF file to open it Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 34 vat2xss ENG Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source DC 5 1 V Power When recording 1 0 W Consumption When playing back 0 6 W Camera effective 14 100 000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1 2 33 CCD total pixel number 14 500 000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens Optical 4 x zoom f 6 3 mm to 25 2 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 35 mm to 140 mm F3 5 Max W to F5 9 Max T Digital Zoom Max 4 x Extra Optical Max 8 4 x Zoom Focus range Normal 50 cm 1 64 feet to oo Macro 10 cm 0
24. ormation 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 AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THEM USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE m Product identification marking Product Location Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom 2 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT2X53 ENG 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 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark Y on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until
25. owing ENG VQT2X53 25 Setting the Clock The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped Press the Power button PRECAUTIONS is displayed Press lt to select YES and then press MENU SET Press lt P to check the waterproof precautions and at the final screen 11 11 press MENU SET Press MENU SET 5 Press lt P to select the items year month day hour minute display order or time display format and press A Y to set To cancel gt Press TH Press MENU SET Confirm the setting and press MENU SET e To return to the previous screen press W e Turn on the power again and check the time display To change time setting Select CLOCK SET from REC or SETUP menu perform and Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 26 vat2xs3 ENG Setting the menu Refer to the procedure example below when operating the SETUP menu REC menu and PLAYBACK menu Example Setting LCD MODE from OFF to AX in the NORMAL PICTURE Mode 1 Press MENU SET to display the menu Switching to the SETUP menu 1 Press a AERTS 2 Press YW to select the SETUP menu A CLOCK SET icon fj A ews mee TRAVEL D 3 Press gt e Ze e Select a menu item next and set it SELECT EXIT Press A Y to select LCD MODE SETUP 2 and then press gt o AN VA LIME Duki Depending on the item its setting may not PAWISHERNS ZERe eee A A h FOCUS
26. pointed at subject and makes optimum settings automatically The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue icon for two seconds i NIGHT PORTRAIT People and ia i PORTRAIT People are EZ night scenery are detected detected Only when is selected An f myy li NIGHT SCENERY Night i SCENERY Scenery is detected PA scenery s detected WA MACRO A close up shotis H i SUNSET A sunset is detected D Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the picture Ff or RA Face Detection is activated and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces Note that underwater faces may be detected more slowly or they may not be detected at all ENG VQT2X53 29 Selecting the Recording Mode Press the Power button The power is turned on 2 Press the MODE button Press A or V to select the Recording Mode Press MENU SET NORMAL PICTURE Mode O Take pictures with your own settings MY SCENE MODE MS Take pictures in commonly used Scene Modes SCENE MODE Take pictures according to scene MOTION PICTURE Mode a Take motion pictures SCN Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 30 vatoxss ENG Taking motion pictures MOTION PICTURE Mode Recording Mode HH Reco
27. rd motion picture with audio as follows Note that recording without audio is not possible Ay Press the MODE button 2 Press A or Y to select MOTION PICTURE Mode Press MENU SET Remaining recording time 4j Start recording approx pprox ar D a Press halfway Press fully adjust the focus start recording End recording aos Elapsed recording time Press fully The focus and zoom will remain as they were at the beginning of recording Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way When there is no space left to store the motion picture recording automatically ends Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes Also continuous recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible To record more than 15 minutes or 2 GB press the shutter button again Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen ENG vataxs3 31 Viewing your pictures NORMAL PLAY Playback Mode gt Reading the Operating Instructions for advanced features PDF format 1 Press the Playback button ic O Press lt P gt to select the picture To play back a motion picture select an image with lt or gt and then press A to start playback To print pictures please read the pages from 95 to 100 of the Operating Instructions for advanced features contained on the CD ROM PDF format You can also print pictures at photo shops by giving a
28. rd these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved 6 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals VQT2X53 ENG Information for Your Safety 2 RA Before use Standard accessories 8 Important About the waterproof dustproof and anti shock performance of the camera 10 Camera care and the waterproof PerfOrMance ccccceeeeeeseeeees Using the camera underwater Opening and closing the card battery door and terminal cover 13 Causes of water entering the GAMETA areren ssia 14 Cleaning the rubber seals 15 Care after using the camera at a beach or in the sea or a river 18 Names of parts 20 C rsor DUHOM seriosi 21 Preparations Charging the battery 22 Inserting and removing the card optional the battery 24 Picture save destination cards and built in memory 25 Setting the Clock Setting the menu se Taking pictures with automatic settings INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode 28 Selecting the Recording Mode 30 Taking motion pictures MOTION PICTURE Mode 31 Viewing your pictures NORMAL PLAY oeenn 32 Deleti
29. s suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products e The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery and set the clock before use e Charge the battery with the charger indoors 10 C to 30 C o Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger Ensure LUMIX faces outwards Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 22 vat2xs3 ENG P Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging light CHARGE On Charging in progress approx 110 min if fully depleted Off Charging complete 34 Detach the battery after charging is completed mGuidelines for the number of recordable pictures and recording time Number of recordable pictures Approx 300 pictures Recording time Playback time Approx 150 min Approx 260 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard e CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association NORMAL PICTURE Mode e Temperature 23 C Humidity 50 RH when LCD monitor is on e Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 32 MB e Using the supplied battery Starting recording 30 seco
30. s the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices e Panasonic s test method is based on MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Shock that is described above with the drop height changed from 122 cm 4 00 feet to 150 cm 5 feet The camera cleared a test of being dropped onto 3 cm 0 10 feet thick plywood Disregarding exterior changes such as paint peeling or deformation in the dropping impact areas This is not a guarantee of no breakdowns or malfunctions under all conditions Hi speed burst Dimensions Burst speed Approx 4 6 pictures second Number of Approx 15 pictures When using the built in recordable memory immediately after formatting Mass pictures Max 100 pictures When using a card it may differ depending on the type of card and the recording Operating conditions temperature Shutter speed 8 to 1 1600 th STARRY SKY Mode 15 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds Exposure AE AUTO Programme AE Exposure Compensation 1 3 EV Step 2 EV to 2 EV Operating Metering Mode Multiple wines fy f LCD monitor 2 7 TFT LCD 4 3 Approx 230 400 dots teil cents field of view ratio about 100 ahcck Flash Flash range ISO HISO Approx 30 cm 0 99 feet iz to 4 9 m 16 08 feet Wide performance Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built in Memory Approx 40 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system bas
31. sing the camera in water pressure that exceeds the guaranteed performance or in environments with excessive dust or sand The waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is subjected to an impact such as being hit or dropped If the camera is subjected to an impact it is recommended that you contact a Panasonic Service Centre to have the camera inspected subject to a fee for its waterproof performance Any malfunction caused by the customer s mishandling such as water entering the camera is not covered by the warranty Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 10 vatexss ENG Handling the camera e Do not leave the camera for a long time in a cold environment where the temperature is very low such as a ski resort or very high at 40 C or higher in particular locations such as under strong sunlight inside a hot vehicle near a heater on a ship or on a beach The waterproof performance will deteriorate e The inside of the camera is not waterproof Do not open or close the card battery door or terminal cover close to water by the sea a lake or river or with wet hands e The waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only e Operation may not be possible or the sound may be low if snow or water freezes on the zoom button Power button speaker or microphone in a cold environment such as a ski resort e The lens and LCD monitor may cloud up due to changes in temperature and humidity
32. ued Causes of water entering the camera When the camera is used in the following conditions a gap may be formed between the camera and the card battery door or terminal cover allowing water to enter and causing a malfunction e When the rubber seal has deteriorated e When the LOCK switch of the card battery door or terminal cover is not locked e When foreign objects such as lint hair or sand are adhered to the inner side of the card battery door or terminal cover rubber seal or rubber seal contact area and are trapped Foreign object Terminal cover Rubber seal QD Rubber seal contact area Card Battery door A gap forms and allows water to enter Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 14 vatexs3 ENG Cleaning the rubber seals When a foreign object such as hair sand dust or liquid adheres to the rubber seal or rubber seal contact area water may enter within a few seconds and cause a malfunction e When cleaning make sure that no foreign objects get inside the camera e Be especially careful when removing very small or wet sand particles Make sure that there are no foreign objects adhered to the inner side of the card battery door or terminal cover rubber seal or rubber seal contact area Terminal cover Rubber seal Rubber seal contact area Q Card Battery door Hair or lint Sand or dust Crack or deformation Liquid e
33. w Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug 1 Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver Figure B Figure A l Fuse cover 2 Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover Figure A Figure B Fuse Fuse _ 5 ampere 5 ampere Y ENG vaT2x53 3 E 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 e Do not heat or expose to flame e Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile 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 C or incinerate Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 4 VaT2X53 ENG E About the battery charger CAUTION e 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 e DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FR
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