Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc F5 Owners Manual

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Usage cautions and notes
 Memory cards
 
●To prevent damage to cards and data
 • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and stat\
ic electricity.
 • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
 • Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty \
or wet.
 
●When disposing of/transferring memory cards
 • If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera o\
r computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not completely delete \
the data 
from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memo\
ry cards, 
we recommend physically destroying them or using commercially available \
computer 
data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. Data \
within 
memory cards should be managed responsibly.
LCD Monitor
 
●Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage 
the monitor. 
 
●In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the L\
CD monitor 
may appear slightly darker than normal immediately after the camera is t\
urned on. 
Normal brightness will return once the internal components have warmed u\
p.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monit\
or screen. 
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on\
 the screen. 
This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective 
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be 
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
About charging the battery
 
●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery\
 usage. 
Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery h\
as not been 
used in some time. 
 
●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.  
●Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after be\
ing charged.  
●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of\
 the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiti\
ng or the 
resulting heat generated. 
 
●Frequently charging up battery is not recommended. 
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause b\
attery to 
expand.) 
 
●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching\
 end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery. 
 
●When charging: 
 • Wipe dirt from the battery terminal with a dry cloth. 
 • Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). 
 
●Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. b\
y dropping (can 
cause faults). 
 
●Do not peel off or scratch the covering on the battery. Using a battery with a part of or 
all of its covering removed or broken may cause malfunction. 
						

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Usage cautions and notes
About AC adaptor (supplied)
 
●Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).  
●The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being us\
ed. This is 
not a malfunction. 
 
●After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electr\
ical outlet. (A 
very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
Lens
 
●If lens is dirty: 
Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.)\
. Lightly wipe the 
surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictu\
res.
 
●Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight. 
●Do not press the lens with excessive force.
 When using a tripod or unipod
 
●Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (\
This may 
damage the camera, screw hole, or label.)
 
●Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.) 
●You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod\
 or unipod. 
						

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Usage cautions and notes
Personal Information
If birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode, keep in mind that the camera and re\
corded pictures 
will contain personal information.
Disclaimer • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfu\
nction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indir\
ect, as a result of 
the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera  • To protect your personal information, please reset the settings ( →40).
 
• If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy ( →70) them to a memory card if 
necessary, and then format (→41) the built-in memory.
 • Remove the memory card from the camera.
 • When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be ret\
urned to the  initial purchase state.
 • If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunct\
ion, consult  with the dealer or nearest Service Center.
When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see “When disposi\
ng of/
transferring memory cards” in the previous section (→91).
When uploading pictures to online services  • Pictures may contain information that can be used for identifying indivi\
duals, such as titles, recording dates, and location information. When uploading pictur\
es to online 
services, check carefully before uploading. 
						

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