Panasonic Dmc Ft1 Operating Instructions Manual

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•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects 
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the 
recorded pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording 
in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
•If the screen is difficult to see because of sunlight etc. shining on it, use your hand or another 
object to block the light.
•The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode.•[AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected in playback mode.
•The [PATTERN]  setting is fixed to  [ ]  in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode.
 [LCD MODE]
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when 
you are in bright places.
[OFF]
„  [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright 
it is around the camera.
…  [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when 
taking pictures outdoors.
 [DISPLAY SIZE]Change the display size of some icons and menu screens.
[STANDARD]/[LARGE]
 [GUIDE LINE]
Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. 
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information 
displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P54)
[REC. INFO.]: 
[OFF]/[ON] [PATTERN]: 
[]/[ ]
 [HISTOGRAM]
This allows you to set either to display or not display the 
histogram. 
(P55)
[OFF]/[ON]
LCD 
						

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•[AUTO POWER OFF]  is set to  [5 MIN. ]  in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode.•[AUTO POWER OFF] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the 
LCD monitor again.
•[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.•[AUTO POWER OFF] does not work in the following cases.–When using the AC adaptor–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording or playing back motion pictures–During a slide show–[AUTO DEMO]•[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases.–When using the AC adaptor–When connecting to a PC or a printer–While the self-timer is set–While recording motion pictures–While the menu screen is displayed–[AUTO DEMO]
 [ REC AREA]Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked.
[OFF]/[ON]
q [ECONOMY]
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use 
to prevent discharge of the battery.
 [AUTO POWER OFF]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
 [AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not 
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] 
						

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•The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P65), 
[HI-SPEED BURST]  (P75) and [FLASH BURST]  (P76) in scene mode, burst mode  (P112) and 
when recording still pictures with audio  (P115). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)
•In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].•[AUTO REVIEW] does not work in recording motion pictures.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.  (P159)•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting 
the card (P36) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this 
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
•When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is 
also performed at the same time. You will hear  the sound of the lens operating but this is 
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
•When the [REC] mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also 
reset, too.
•When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition, 
[ROTATE DISP.]  (P139) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE]  (P140) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK] 
mode menu.
–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2]  (P73) and [PET]  (P74) in scene mode.–The settings of [TRAVEL DATE]  (P95) (departure date, return date, location)–The [WORLD TIME]  (P98) setting.•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
o [AUTO REVIEW]
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]
[1SEC.]
[2SEC.]
[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons 
is pressed.
[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then 
enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
v  [NO.RESET]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
w [RESET]The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial 
settings. 
						

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•When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication 
system.
•When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer 
Protocol)” communication system.
•This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected. 
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting 
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection 
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the 
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{  [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z  [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
|  [VIDEO OUT]
Set to match the colour television system in each country. 
(Playback mode only)
[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.
 [TV ASPECT]
Set to match the type of TV.
(Playback mode only)
[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X ]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. 
						

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¢1 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [PAL]
¢ 2 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [NTSC]
•Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/50 
seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the 
screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/50 seconds.
The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary 
to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.
•If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format 
your TV can display, and select number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the operating 
instructions for the TV.)
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P148 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P150 for details.
[HDMI MODE]
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the 
HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using 
the HDMI mini cable (optional).
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the 
information from the connected TV.
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for 
output.
[720p]:
The progressive method with 720  available scan lines is used for 
output.
[576p]
¢1/[480p]¢2:
The progressive method with 576¢1/480¢2 available scan lines is 
used for output.
[VIERA Link]
Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the 
VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link 
compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).
[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link 
compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations 
are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited. 
						

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•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and multi conversion 
adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
•If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove 
the card.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.•It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.•If you cannot format, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be displayed.•Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. 
Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
•[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.•[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in playback mode.
}  [SCENE MENU]
Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to  .
[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene 
mode appears.
[AUTO]: The scene mode menu screen appears.  (P67)
 [VERSION DISP.]
It is possible to check which version of 
firmware is on the camera.
 [FORMAT]The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably 
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
~ [LANGUAGE]Set the language displayed on the screen.
 [DEMO MODE]
The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the 
subject and displays these on the indicator. ([JITTER, SUBJ. 
MOVE DEMO.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO 
DEMO])
[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]
A Jitter detection demonstration
B Movement detection demonstration
[AUTO DEMO]:
[OFF]
[ON]
A
B 
						

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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still picture 
or motion picture
Press and hold down the ON/OFF button.
AMotion picture button
B Mode dial
C Shutter button
•The status indicator  D lights when the ON/OFF 
button is pressed. (It will turn off in approximately 1 
second)
Switching the mode by rotating the mode 
dial.
Align a desired mode with part  E.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust 
to each mode.
ON/OFF
NORMAL PICTURE
SCN 
						

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∫List of [REC] modes
∫ Tips for taking good pictures
A Flash
B AF assist lamp/LED light
•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still 
at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the 
shutter button.
•Do not block the flash and AF assist lamp/LED light with 
your fingers.
•Do not touch the front of the lens.
¦ Intelligent auto mode  (P40)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
! Normal picture mode (P44)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
 Sports mode (P66)
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
¢ It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
 Snow mode  (P66)
This allows you to take pictures that show  the snow as white as possible at a ski resort 
or a snow-covered mountain.
 Beach & Surf mode  (P66)
This mode is optimal for taking pictures up to 3 m underwater and at the beach.
Û  Scene mode  (P67)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
 ìClipboard mode  (P117)
Record as a memo.
¢ Motion picture cannot be taken in Clipboard mode. 
						

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Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take 
the picture.
Press the motion picture button to start the recording.
Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording.
∫For more details, refer to “Recording Motion Picture”  (P81).
Press [ (].
A [( ] button
Press  2/1 to select the picture.
∫For more details, refer to “Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])”  (P49), 
“Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio”  (P129).
Take the still picture after setting the mode dial
Take the motion picture after setting the mode dial
Playback the recorded still pictures or motion picture 
						

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[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation
Set the mode dial to  [ñ].
∫ When taking pictures using the flash  (P56)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom  (P47)
∫ When recording motion pictures  (P81)
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject 
is focused.
•The AF area  2 is displayed around the subject’s face 
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is 
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
•The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to  ¶.•The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance 
at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on 
the zoom magnification.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
•The access indication (P22)  lights red when pictures are 
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
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