Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FT4

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

VQT4E00

F0212HY0

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

until

2012/02/22

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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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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 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.

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 AV cables except the supplied one.

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

•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.................................................................................................. 18

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 19

Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 20

Recording using the GPS function........................................................................... 22

Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are operated........................................... 24

Restricting the GPS/sensor functions ..................................................................... 25

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) .................................................. 26

Installing supplied software...................................................................................... 27

Specifications............................................................................................................. 28

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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)

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

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 2012. 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

•Operating Instructions for advanced

features

Install on your PC before use.

7Brush

8 Hand Strap

•Supplied accessories are not waterproof

(excluding Hand 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.)

DMW-BCF10E DE-A60A

VFC4393

K1HY08YY0018

K1HY08YY0017

K2CT39A00002

VFF0992

VYC1013

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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

•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–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.

•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-BCF10

AC Adaptor¢DMW-AC5

DC Coupler¢DMW-DCC4

HDMI micro cable RP-CHEU15

Marine Case DMW-MCFT3

Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card

Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card

RP-SDU64GE1K

RP-SDA32GE1K/RP-SDU32GE1K

RP-SDA16GE1K/RP-SDU16GE1K

RP-SDA08GE1K/RP-SDU08GE1K

RP-SDU04GE1K

RP-SDQ32GE1K

RP-SDQ16GE1K

RP-SDQ08GE1K

RP-SDQ04GE1K

RP-SDN16GE1A

RP-SDN08GE1A

RP-SDN04GE1A

RP-SDN02GE1A

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