Panasonic Dmc Ft1 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Connecting the AC adaptor and multi conversion adaptor instead of the battery
Always purchase the AC adaptor (optional) and  the multi conversion adaptor (optional) as 
a set. The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. Also, read the instruction for the 
multi conversion adaptor (optional) regarding the connection.
1 Open the terminal cover
2 Connect the camera with the multi conversion adaptor (optional)
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Ensure that only the AC adaptor (optional) and multi conversion...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 40 MB•Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only•The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used 
becomes full.
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card.  (P145)•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
•When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in 
the...

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The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipme nt that is compatible with SDHC Memory 
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible 
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
•The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in 
[PLAYBACK] mode.)
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination  (P98)
‚ : Cancel without...

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Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, 
switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were 
performed.
•When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having 
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” procedure 
below.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press  1. (P27)
•It can be changed in...

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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and 
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the 
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
A[( ] button
[MODE] playback mode menu
 (P49 , 123 to 128)! [REC] mode menu  (P100 to 11...

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Note
•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being 
used on the camera due to the specifications.
This section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same 
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode
Setting menu items
Press and hold down the ON/OFF button.
A [( ] button
B [MENU/SET] button
C Mode dial
Set the mode...

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Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
Press 2.
Press  4 to select the [SETUP] menu 
icon [ ].
Press  1.
•Select a menu item next and set it. 

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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
•Select the item at the very bottom, and press  4 to 
move to the second screen.
Press  1.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4 to select [ š].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Using the quick menu
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording....

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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their 
settings before using them.
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In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] 
can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27.
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Refer to P24  for details.
•Refer to P98 for details.
•Refer to P95 for details.
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does...