Panasonic DMC-FT5 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FT5

Please read these instructions carefully before using

this product, and save this manual for future use.

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

VQT4U09

F0213YS0

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

until

2013/03/18

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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.

•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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∫About the battery pack

•Do not heat or expose to flame.

•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

∫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.

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from

our DoC server:

http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Contact to Authorized Representative:

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15,

22525 Hamburg, Germany

This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3)

This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.

CAUTION

•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

•When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for

the correct method of disposal.

Warning

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

incinerate.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

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∫Cautions for Use

•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine

Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).

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

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

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.

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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

Before Use .................................................................................................................... 8

Accessories .................................................................................................................. 9

(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance

of the Camera ..............................................................................................................11

Names and Functions of Main Parts ........................................................................ 17

Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 19

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 20

Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 21

Recording using the GPS function........................................................................... 23

Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are operated ........................................... 26

Remote Shooting ....................................................................................................... 27

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”............................ 27

• Connecting easily to a smartphone/tablet (NFC)................................................ 28

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet..................................................................... 30

• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)............................... 32

• Playing back pictures in the camera................................................................... 32

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) .................................................. 33

Installing supplied software ...................................................................................... 34

Specifications ............................................................................................................. 35

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Before Use

•Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking the camera. Also, do

not apply strong pressure to the camera.

–Waterproof performance may be impaired.

–Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.

–It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.

∫When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)

This unit has been designed to prevent condensation by

Anti-fog glass, however it may be caused by the

environment in which the camera is used. It is not a

malfunction or failure of the camera.

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 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

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.

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Accessories

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

Product numbers correct as of January 2013. 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

5 CD-ROM

•Software

•Operating Instructions for advanced

features

Install on your PC before use.

6 Hand Strap

•Supplied accessories are not waterproof.

•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.)

DMW-BCM13E VSK0806

K1HY08YY0031

VFF1161

VFC4297

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Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899

•For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

•Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).

•For further support on your product, please visit our website:

www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

•Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by

phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

(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.

•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

¢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-BCM13

AC Adaptor¢DMW-AC5

DC Coupler¢DMW-DCC14

HDMI micro cable RP-CHEU15

Marine Case DMW-MCFT5

USB Connection Cable DMW-USBC1

AV Cable DMW-AVC1

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