Panasonic Lumix H-FT012 User manual

Panasonic

Operating Instructions

3D INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA

Model No.

H-FTO

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this

product, please read the instructions completely.

LUMIXTM

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Wi"

MICRO

FOURTHIRDS

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Contents

Information for Your Safety 2

Precautions 5

Supplied Accessories 6

Attaching/Detaching the Lens 6

Names and Functions

Components 8

Cautions for Use 9

Specifications

Limited Warranty

-If you see

this

symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries

outside the European Union

This symbol

only valid

the

European Union.

you

wish

discard this

product, please contact your

local authorities

dealer

and

ask for

the

correct method of

disposal.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY

CANADA.

This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Information

for

Your Safety

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Keep

the

unit

far

away

possible

from

electromagnetic

equipment

(such

microwave

ovens,

TVs,

video

games,

radio

transmitters,

high-voltage

lines

etc.).

•Do not use the camera near cell phones because

doing so may result

noise adversely affecting

the pictures and sound.

•If the camera

adversely affected by

electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning

properly, turn the camera off and remove the

battery and/or the connected AC adaptor. Then

reinsert the battery and/or reconnect the AC

adaptor and turn the camera on.

•This lens

compatible with the lens mount

standard for the Micro Four Thirds™System.

You

can take impressive 3D pictures just by mounting

adigital camera that supports

picture

recording.

•

cannot

mounted on the Four Thirds™mount

specification camera.

• A TV compatible with 3D is required to play back

pictures recorded

3D.

•

does not support recording

vertical

orientation.

•The digital camera illustrations

these operating

instructions show DMC-GH2 as

example.

Refer to catalogueslWeb pages for most current

information regarding compatible digital camera

bodies.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site

English only.)

ENGLISH

•The appearance and specifications of products

described

this manual may differ from the actual

products you have purchased due

later

enhancements.

•Micro Four Thirds™and Micro Four Thirds Logo

marks are trademarks or registered trademarks

Olympus Imaging Corporation,

Japan, the

United States, the European Union and other

countries.

•Four Thirds™and Four Thirds Logo marks are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus

Imaging Corporation,

Japan, the United States,

the European Union and other countries.

• G MICRO SYSTEM is alens exchange type

digital camera system

LUMIX based on aMicro

Four Thirds System standard.

•Other names, company names, and product

names printed

these instructions are

trademarks or registered trademarks of the

companies concerned.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY

THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found

comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant

Part

the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

aresidential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

no guarantee that

interference will not occur

aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into

outlet

acircuit different from that to which the receiver

connected.

•Consult the dealer or

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15

the FCC Rules. Operation

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party:

Panasonic Corporation

North America

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus,

07094

Support Contact:

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

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.Lens

Care

•Sand

and

dust

can

damage

the

lens. Make

sure

that

sand

dust

gets

inside

the

lens

the

terminals

when

using

the

lens on a

beach, etc.

•

This

lens

not

waterproof.

drops

water

get

onto

the

lens,

wipe

the

lens

with

dry

cloth.

•

not press the protective glass with excessive

force.

•When there

dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.)

the surface

the protective glass, the picture

may

affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the

protective glass with asoft, dry cloth before and

after taking pictures.

•

not place the lens mount facing downwards.

not allow the lens contact points

to become

dirty.

•

About

Condensation

(Fogging

the

Lens)

•Condensation occurs when there are differences

temperature and humidity

described below.

Condensation can cause the lens

become dirty

and lead to mold and malfunctioning, so exercise

caution

the following situations:

-When the camera is brought indoors from outside

during cold weather

-When the camera

brought into

air-

conditioned car

-When cold air from

air conditioner

directly

blown onto the lens

-In

humid places

•Put the camera into aplastic bag to allow it to

acclimatize to the surrounding temperature

order to prevent condensation. If condensation

occurs, turn the power off and leave it for about

two hours. Once the camera acclimatizes to the

surrounding temperature the condensation will go

away naturally.

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Supplied

Accessories

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

[Inspection to be performed when you unpack

the unit]

When removing the unit from its packing box, check

that the main unit and the supplied accessories are

there and also check their external appearance and

functions to verify that they have not sustained any

damage during distribution and transportation.

If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor

before using the product.

Product numbers correct as of October 2010. These

may be subject to change.

•Refer also to the camera's operating instructions

for attaching and detaching the lens.

•Attaching the Lens

•Check that the camera

turned off.

1Turn the lens rear

cap to detach

it.

@: Lens Rear Cap

2Align the lens fitting

marks ®(red marks)

the camera body and the

lens and then rotate the

lens

the direction of

the arrow until it clicks.

•Do not press the lens release

button ©when you attach alens.

•Do not try to attach the lens when holding

angle to the camera body

the lens mount may

get scratched.

•Check that the lens

attached correctly.

VFC4605

VYF3393

VFC4460

1Lens Storage Bag

2Lens Cap

3Lens Rear Cap

(The lens rear cap and lens cap are attached to

the interchangeable lens at the time

purchase.)

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•Detaching the Lens

•Check that the camera is turned off.

Press the lens release

button @while turning

the lens as far as

possible

the direction

of the arrow to detach it.

•Attach the lens rear cap so

that the lens contact point does not get

scratched.

•Attach the body cap to the camera

dirt or

dust will get inside the main unit.

•Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap

•

careful not

lose

the lens cap.

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Names and Functions of

Components

1 2

1Protective glass

2Lens

3Contact points

4Lens fitting mark

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Note

•Zoom operation

not supported.

•It

recommended to use atripod or aflash to

record steady pictures.

•When adistance to the subject

0.6 m(1.97 feet)

to approximately 1 m (3.28 feet), horizontal

disparity becomes too great, and you may not see

the 3D effect at the edges

the image.

•Functions that can

used depend on the digital

camera you are using. Please refer to the

operating instructions of the digital camera for

details.

ensure

that

the

pictures

can be

safely

viewed,

pay

attention

the

following

points

when

recording.

•Where possible, record with the digital camera

ahorizontal state.

•Do not get too close

the subject [record from a

distance

at least 0.6 m(1.97 feet)].

•Be careful not to shake the camera while

vehicle or walking.

Cautions for Use

Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also

take care not to put alot of pressure

the lens.

•Take care not

drop the bag that you inserted the

lens

as it may damage the lens. The camera

may stop operating normally and pictures may

longer be recorded.

When using pesticides and other volatile

substances around the camera make sure that

they do not get onto the lens.

•If such substances get onto the lens they can

damage the exterior case or cause the paint

peel.

Do not carry the unit when

is still attached to

the camera body.

•Under

circumstances should the unit be stored

any of the following locations since doing so

may cause problems

operation or

malfunctioning.

-In

direct sunlight or

abeach

summer

-In

locations with high temperatures and humidity

levels or where the changes

temperature and

humidity are acute

-In

locations with high concentrations

sand,

dust or dirt

-Where there

fire

-Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers

-Where water may make the unit wet

-Where there

vibration

-Inside

avehicle

•Refer also to the operating instructions

the

digital camera.

•When the unit

not going to be used for a

prolonged period, we recommend storing with a

desiccant (silica gel). Failure

do so may result

performance failure caused by mold, etc. It

recommended that you check the unit's operation

prior to use.

•Do not leave the lens

contact with rubber or

plastic products for extended periods of time.

•Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can

cause failure of the unit.

•Do not disassemble or alter the unit.

Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other

similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or

exterior cabinet.

•Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the

paint to peel.

•Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with asoft, dry

cloth.

•Do not use ahousehold detergent or achemically

treated cloth.

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.About

recording

With the

interchangeable lens attached, do

not record asubject at less than the minimum

focus distance.

•The

effects may be more pronounced, and

therefore cause tiredness or discomfort.

•The minimum focus distance

0.6 m(1.97 feet).

When

recording with the

interchangeable lens

attached,

careful not

shake the digital camera.

•Tiredness or discomfort may result if the shake

pronounced, due to riding

avehicle or walking etc.

•We recommend using atripod.

.About

viewing

Anyone who

hyper sensitive to light, suffers

from heart disease or

otherwise unwell should

avoid viewing 3D pictures.

•Doing may have an adverse affect on such

medical conditions.

If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise

strange when viewing

pictures, stop viewing

at once.

•Continuing to view may cause illness.

•Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing.

When viewing 3D pictures, we recommend

taking abreak every 30 to 60 minutes.

•Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue.

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Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, those

with differences

the sight of their right and left

eyes, and those with astigmatism are advised to

correct their vision by wearing glasses etc.

Stop viewing if you can clearly see adouble

image while viewing

pictures.

•There are differences

the way that different

people experience

pictures. Please correct your

sight appropriately before viewing

pictures.

•

You

can change the 3D setting of your television

or 3D output setting

the digital camera to

20.

When viewing

pictures

compatible

television, position yourself adistance away that

is least 3times the effective height of the

television.

•(Recommended distance):

For 42"; approx. 1.6 m(5.25 feet),

for 46"; approx. 1.7 m(5.58 feet),

for 50"; approx. 1.9 m(6.23 feet),

for 54"; approx. 2.0 m(6.56 feet).

•Viewing from adistance closer than the

recommended distance may lead to eye-fatigue.

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