Panasonic Dmc Ft1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Operating Instructionsfor advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FT1 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide .............................................. 5
(Important) About the waterproof/
dustproof and anti-shock performance 
of the camera ............................................ 7
Standard Accessories ............................. 10
Names of the Components ..................... 11
Preparation
Attaching the hand strap ......................... 13
Charging the Battery ............................... 14• About the Battery (charging/
number of recordable pictures) ......... 17
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 19
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 22
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 24  ................ 25
Setting the Menu ..................................... 26  ........................... 27
 ....................... 29
About the Setup Menu ............................ 30
Selecting the [REC] mode, 
and record still picture or 
motion picture.......................................... 37 or motion picture ............................... 39
Basic
Taking pictures using the 
automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................ 40
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 ....... 43
Taking pictures with your favourite 
settings (Normal picture mode) ............... 44  ........................................... 45 
(such as when it is not in the centre 
of the composition of the picture 
you want to take)...............................45
 .......46
 ...............46
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................47 
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Digital Zoom......................47
Playing back Pictures 
([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................49 (Multi Playback) ................................50
 .................50
 [PLAYBACK] mode ...........................51
Deleting Pictures .....................................52  ..................52

(up to 50) or all the pictures ..............53
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor ............................54
Taking Pictures using 
the Built-in Flash......................................56 flash setting .......................................56
Taking Close-up Pictures ........................61
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..........63
Compensating the Exposure ...................64
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........65
Take the outdoors 
scene expressively ..................................66  .........................................66
 .............................................66

Taking pictures that match the 
scene being recorded 
(Scene mode) ..........................................67  ......................................68
 SKIN] .....................................68
 .................................69
 PORTRAIT] ............................69
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 PORTRAIT].......................... 71
 SCENERY] .......................... 71
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 LIGHT] .............................. 72
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 SENS.] ................................... 74
 BURST] .......................... 75
 BURST] ............................... 76
 SKY] ................................. 77
 .................................. 77
 PHOTO] ............................. 78
 HOLE] ....................................... 79
 GRAIN] ................................... 79
 .............................. 80
Recording Motion Picture ........................ 81  MODE] and [REC QUALITY] ................................ 85
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Taking a picture with Face Recognition 
function.................................................... 91  91
 ..................................... 91
Useful Functions at 
Travel Destinations ................................. 95
Vacation You Take the Picture ......... 95

Travel Destinations 
(World Time) ..................................... 98
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................ 100
 SIZE] ............................. 100
 101
 RATIO]............................ 102
 ISO]........................ 102
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 RECOG.] ............................. 106
 MODE]...................................... 107
 ......................................... 110
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 .......................................... 112
 ZOOM] ............................ 113  MODE] ..............................113

 .......................114
 REC.] .................................115
 ASSIST LAMP] .........................116
 SET] ..................................116
Taking and viewing clipboard pictures 
(Clipboard mode)...................................117
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 ..............119
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence  
(Slide Show) ..........................................123
Selecting Pictures and Playing them 
Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/
[FAVORITE PLAY]) ...............................126  .................................126
 ........................127
 ..........................128
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio ................................129
 ................................129
 ..........................130
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu .....131

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picture size (number of pixels) ........136
 ....................................137

 DISP.] .............................139
 ....................................140
 SET] ...................................141
 .....................................143
 DUB.] .................................144
 RECOG.] .............................145
 ............................................145
Playing Back Pictures 
on a TV Screen .....................................147 AV cable (supplied) .........................147
 a TV with 
an SD Memory Card slot.................148 
						

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HDMI socket ................................... 148
Connecting to other equipment
Saving the recorded still pictures and 
motion pictures ...................................... 154 
using an AV cable ........................... 154
 .............................. 155
Connecting to a PC ............................... 156
Printing the Pictures .............................. 161 printing it ......................................... 162
 printing them ................................... 163
 164
Others
Screen Display ...................................... 167
Cautions for Use ................................... 170
Message Display ................................... 176
Troubleshooting .................................... 179
Number of Recordable Pictures and 
Available Recording Time ..................... 189 
						

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Before Use
Before UseQuick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each 
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P14)
•The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
plug-in type
inlet type
Insert the battery and the card.  
(P19)
•When you do not use the card, you can 
record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory. (P22) Refer to  P23 
when you use a card.
Turn the camera on to take 
pictures.
1 Press the shutter button to take 
pictures.  (P40)
90
ON/OFF 
						

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Play back the pictures.
1Press [ (].
2 Select the picture you want to view.  
(P49)
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Before Use
(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and 
anti-shock performance of the camera
•Please observe the following precautions, and avoid using this camera in any situation where 
the camera is subject to high water pressure. This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating 
complies with the “IPX8” and “IP5X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines 
described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth 
not exceeding 3 m for a time not exceeding 60 minutes.
¢1 This camera also complies with 
“MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock).¢ 2 The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 
1.5 m onto 5 cm thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if 
dropped from a height not exceeding 1.5 m.
•Supplied accessories are not waterproof.
¢ 1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure 
in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. This does not guarantee 
no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
¢ 2 This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
Observe the following precautions and avoi d using under water pressure exceeding the 
guaranteed performance, and in an environment with excessive dust or sand.
Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subj ect to an impact as a result of being hit or 
dropped etc.
When an impact is applied to the camera, it is recommended to consult Panasonic’s 
Service Centre and perform a checkup (subject to  a fee) to see if the waterproofing has 
been retained properly.
Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty.∫ Handling of the camera
•Do not leave the camera under low temperature in the cold climate, or where it has high temperature 
above 40oC (especially where strong sunlight is shining, inside a car under the sun, close to a 
heater, in the ship, beach, etc.) for long period of time. (Waterproof performance will degrade.)
•Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover close to the water at the sea, lake, 
river or with wet hands.
•Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.∫ Confirm that there is no foreign object
•In the areas adjacent to location  B, please be sure that no droplets of water are present before 
opening the battery door.
•Before closing the card/battery door or terminal  cover, confirm that there are no foreign objects 
(hair, lint, sand, dust, fluid, etc.) on the part ( B and C) coloured black in the figure. When the 
camera is used underwater with foreign objects clamped on the card/battery door or the 
terminal cover, water may leak in, causing a malfunction.
•Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.•If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush.•If there is any crack or deformation in the area coloured black in the figure, contact Panasonic’s 
Service Centre.
•Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
A Card/Battery door
B Rubber seal
C Area where rubber seal sits
D Terminal cover
E Hair and lint
F
Sand and dustG Crack and deformation
HFluidIBrush (supplied) 
						

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∫Securely close the SD card/battery door and terminal cover
∫ Using the camera underwater
•
This camera can be used under water to a depth not exceeding 3 m, where the water temperature is 
between 0o C to 40oC and not longer than 60 minutes continuously.•If there is water or dirt on the camera, use it after wiping it off with a dry soft cloth and dried in a 
well ventilated area.
•Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover.•Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be 
maintained, and there is a chance of water leak)
•Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera at the location where the 
water will splash strongly, such as rapid flow or waterfall. (Strong water pressure may be 
applied, and it may cause malfunction)
•The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it underwater by 
securely placing the hand strap around your wrist or similar measure.
•Do not use in water that exceeds 40oC such as in baths, hot tubs, spas and hot springs.•When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun 
screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
•Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet 
card or battery into the camera.
ARed part•To prevent water leakage please check very 
carefully that no foreign object such as sand, 
hair, dust or fluid is present anywhere within 
the area of the door seal and door. Close the 
door by pressing it firmly until it clicks. Confirm 
that the “red” area on the lock tab is not visible. 
						

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Before Use
∫Caring of the camera after using it underwater
∫ Replacing the waterproof seal
•
The integrity of the waterproof seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To 
avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year. Please 
contact Panasonic’s Service Centre for related costs and other information.
•After all underwater use, dry the camera thoroughly, 
as quickly as possible using a lint free cloth. This must 
be done within 60 minutes of use, or the waterproof 
seals may be damaged.
•If the camera was used in salt water the camera must 
be thoroughly rinsed and cleansed as quickly as 
possible. It’s recommended that it is first rinsed with 
fresh water, then submersed in fresh water in a 
shallow container for about 10 minutes. When the 
camera is removed, thoroughly dry it.
•Droplets of water may collect in the area around the battery door. Before opening the door 
make sure this area is water-free.
•This camera has a water drain that allows water that has accumulated under the plastic trim to 
drain. This may continue for up to 10 minutes, even after the camera is dried. You can place the 
camera in a vertical position on a dry cloth during this time.
•If the zoom lever or mode dial does not move smoothly, it may be caused by the adhesion of 
foreign objects. It may cause malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects 
on the zoom lever or mode dial by shaking the camera in fresh water. Confirm that the zoom 
lever and mode dial moves smoothly after cleaning.
•After soaking or washing the unit, wipe off water  drops with a dry soft cloth and dry the unit in 
an area of shade with a draft.
•This unit incorporates drain design, draining wate r in gaps in the power button and zoom lever 
etc. As a result of this, bubbles may come out when you soak the unit in water, but it is not a 
malfunction. Make sure that water is completely drained from the unit after soaking in water by 
standing the unit on a dry cloth for a while.
•Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer or similar. Waterproof performance will deteriorate 
due to deformation.
•Do not use chemicals, such as benzine, thinner, or alcohol, soap, detergents. 
						

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1 Battery Pack(Indicated as  battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Indicated as  charger in the text)
3 AC Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5 AV Cable
6 CD-ROM •
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
7 CD-ROM•Operating Instructions8Brush
9 Hand Strap
10 Battery Case
•
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera 
was purchased.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard 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.)