Panasonic DMC-FT3 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FT3

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on the

operation of this camera are

contained in “Operating

Instructions for advanced features (PDF

format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on

your PC to read it.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

VQT3L33

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

until

2011/2/28

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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

∫Product identification marking

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.

•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on accessories.

•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 Location

Digital camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

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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 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 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.

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 OR

COLOURED GREEN OR

GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF-

KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

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 below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC

mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach

the fuse cover.

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Fuse

(5 ampere)

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∫About the battery pack

•Do not heat or expose to flame.

•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a

long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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.

Warning

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

incinerate.

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∫About the battery charger

•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.

∫Cautions for Use

•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15; optional).

Part numbers: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (5 feet)

•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

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 generated by microprocessors 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-AC5E; 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.

CAUTION!

•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.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

MANNER.

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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.

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 discard 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.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 2

Accessories................................................................................................... 8

When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) ................................ 10

(Important) About the Waterproof/

Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera ..............................11

Names of the Components ......................................................................... 16

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................18

• Charging ............................................................................................... 18

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 19

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 20

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 21

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 22

• Changing the clock setting.................................................................... 23

Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................ 24

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)......................................................................... 25

• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 25

Recording Motion Pictures.......................................................................... 26

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................ 27

Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 27

• To delete a single picture......................................................................27

Setting the Menu.........................................................................................28

Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)..........................................................29

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format).......................................30

Specifications.............................................................................................. 32

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Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

Product numbers correct as of January 2011. 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 Mains Lead

4 USB Connection Cable

5AVCable

6 CD-ROM

•Software:

Use it to install the software to your

PC.

•Operating Instructions

7Brush

8 Hand Strap

•Supplied accessories are not waterproof

(excluding strap).

•Keep the Brush out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

•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.

•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied

accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

Please be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and

Anti-shock Performance of the Camera”(P11) before using this unit

underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause

water to seep in.

DMW-BCF10E DE-A60A

VFC4393

K1HY08YY0018

K1HY08YY0017

K2CT39A00002

VFF0804

VFC4588

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Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

•For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

•Visit our website for product information

www.panasonic.co.uk.

•E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software

•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869

•For customers within 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 – 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.

•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

•All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by

Panasonic UK Ltd.

•It couldn’t be simpler!

•Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished

products, take a browse on our website for further details.

∫Optional Accessories

•SDXC Memory Card

64 GB: RP-SDW64GE1K

48 GB: RP-SDW48GE1K

•SDHC Memory Card

32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K/RP-SDQ32GE1K

24 GB: RP-SDQ24GE1K

16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDQ16GE1K/RP-SDN16GE1A

8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDQ08GE1K/RP-SDN08GE1A

4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDQ04GE1K/RP-SDN04GE1A

•SD Memory Card

2 GB: RP-SDN02GE1A

¢The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic

DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

•Battery Pack

DMW-BCF10E •AC Adaptor¢

DMW-AC5EB

•DC Coupler¢

DMW-DCC4E •HDMI micro cable:

RP-CHEU15

•Marine Case

DMW-MCFT3E

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When inner side of the lens is fogged

(condensation)

It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may

be caused by the environment in which the camera is

used.

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’s Service Centre 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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