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 adaptor  (optional) for 
this camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.
3 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and a wall outlet.
4 Connect the AC adaptor to the multi conversion adaptor.
Note
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Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•Always use a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (optional). 
						

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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 built-in memory and played back.
•When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the 
card and played back.
•Clipboard pictures (P117) are stored on the built-in memory even if a 
card is inserted.
•When using the built-in memory
k>ð  (access indication¢)•When using the card
†  (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or 
the card).
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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 equipment being 
used.)
•You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicati ng compliance with the SD standard) if using 
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
•It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording 
motion pictures.
¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or 
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted  (P36)]. Furthermore, do not 
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic 
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.  (P36)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Card
Type of cardCharacteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 
format in compliance with the SD 
standard)•Fast recording and writing speed•Write-Protect switch  A provided (When 
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or 
formatting is possible. The ability to 
write, delete and format data is restored 
when the switch is returned to its 
original position.)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in 
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCard•Still pictures only.
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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 setting the clock.
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Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 
format. 
•AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.•When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 
12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and 
elsewhere.
Press and hold down the ON/OFF button.
A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
ON/OFF
MENU/SET
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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 steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery  in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
Note
•The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.•You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP]  (P134) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Changing the clock setting 
						

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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 6 )
•This menu lets you 
select the setting of 
the playback methods 
such as playback or 
slide show of only the 
pictures set as 
[FAVORITE] .•This menu lets you 
set the colouring, 
sensitivity, aspect 
ratio, number of pixels 
and other aspects of 
the pictures you are 
recording.
( [PLAYBACK] mode menu  (P131 to 146 ) [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu
 (P81  to 90)
•This menu lets you 
make the protection, 
trimming or print 
settings (DPOF), etc. 
of recorded pictures.•This menu lets you 
set the [REC MODE], 
[REC QUALITY], and 
other aspects for 
motion picture 
recording.
 [SETUP] menu (P30  to 36)
•This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating 
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you 
to operate the camera.
•The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or 
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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 dial to  [ ·].
•To set the playback menu, proceed to step 3 by 
pressing the [ (].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by 
sliding the zoom lever.
ON/OFF
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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.
Press  3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item and 
the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to 
close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
MENU/SET
Q.MENU
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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 not change.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
 [WORLD TIME]
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
“  [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
–  [HOME]:
Your home area
—  [TRAVEL DATE]
Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
[TRAVEL SETUP]
[OFF]/[SET] [LOCATION]
[OFF]/[SET]
r
 [BEEP]
This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
r [BEEP LEVEL]: 
[s ] (Muted)
[t ] (Low)
[u ] (High)  [SHUTTER VOL.]: 
[] (Muted)
[] (Low)
[ ] (High)
 [BEEP TONE]:
[]/[]/[]  [SHUTTER TONE]:
[]/[]/[]
u  [VOLUME]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
 [MONITOR]Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
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