Panasonic Dmc Ft2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Use
•Use the camera underwater up to 10 m (33 feet) depth, water temperature from 0oC to 40 oC 
(32 oF to 104 oF), and not longer than 60 minutes continuously.
•If there is a water or dirt on the camera, use it after wiping it off with a dry soft cloth and dried at 
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 it in the hot water over 40 oC (104 oF) (in the bath or hot spring).•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.
•When the camera is used in the following conditions, a gap may occur between the camera and 
the card/battery door or terminal cover, causing water to leak and malfunction.
–When there are foreign objects, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., between the card/battery door 
or terminal cover and the camera.
–When the rubber seal has deteriorated.–When the [LOCK] switch is not closed on the card/battery door and terminal cover.
Using the camera underwater
Causes of water leak
A : Water will leak through 
the gap formed.
B : water
C : Terminal cover
D : Card/Battery door
E : Hair and lint
F : Sand and dust
G : Crack and deformation
H :Fluid
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1With the card/battery door and terminal 
cover closed, rinse with water, or if it 
was used in the sea, soak the unit in 
fresh water pooled in a shallow 
container for 10 minutes or less.
•
If you have attached the silicon jacket, be 
sure to rinse the camera after removing it.
•Leaving the camera with foreign objects or 
saline matter on it may cause damage, 
discolouration, corrosion, unusual odour, or 
deterioration.
2Wipe off the water, and dry the camera 
by standing it on a dry cloth in a well 
ventilated shaded area.
3Confirm there is no water on the 
camera, and open the card/battery door 
and terminal cover.
4Wipe off any water or sand inside the 
card/battery door and terminal cover 
with a soft dry cloth.
Caring of the camera after using it underwater
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Before Use
∫This unit incorporates drain design
This unit incorporates drain design, draining water in 
gaps in the camera [OFF/ON] 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.
•
Water droplets may attach to the card or the battery when the card/battery door is opened 
without fully drying the camera after it is used underwater or soaked in fresh water. Be sure to 
wipe off the water with a soft dry cloth in such cases.
•Do not open or close the card/battery door and terminal cover with droplets of water still on the 
camera. The water droplets may seep into the camera, causing condensation or failure.
Note
•Wipe off the water and dirt on the camera with a dry soft cloth.•Do not leave the camera uncared for more than 60 minutes after using it underwater. It may 
cause deterioration of the waterproof performance.
•After use at the seaside or under water, make sure that the card/battery door and terminal 
cover are firmly closed and soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 
10 minutes or less.
•If the zoom lever, mode dial, or camera [OFF/ON] button do not move smoothly, it may be 
caused by an adhesion of foreign objects. Using in such a state may cause malfunctions, such 
as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects by shaking the camera in fresh water. Confirm 
that the zoom lever, mode dial, and camera [OFF/ON] button move smoothly after cleaning.
•After soaking or washing the unit, wipe off water drops with a dry soft cloth and dry the unit in a 
shaded area which is well ventilated.
•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,  alcohol, or cleanser, or soap or detergents.
•Example of water droplets around card/battery slot.
A: Water droplet
B :Battery
C :Card
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
•
Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding hand strap/silicon jacket).•Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.•The charger is stored inside the silicon jacket.•The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera 
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.
•Battery Pack is indicated as  battery pack or battery  in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger  or charger in the text.•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card 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.)
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Before Use
Names of the Components
1Flash (P62)
2 Self-timer indicator  (P69)/
AF assist lamp  (P121)/LED light  (P123)
3 Lens  (P177, 178)
4 LCD monitor  (P60, 172)
5 Motion picture button  (P42)
6 [MENU/SET] button  (P29)
7 [DISPLAY] button  (P60)
8 [Q.MENU]  (P34)/Delete button (P58)
9 Playback button  (P31, 42)
10 Mode dial  (P42)
11 Cursor buttons A:3/Exposure compensation  (P70)/
Auto bracket  (P71)/White balance 
fine adjustment  ( P 111 )
B :  4/Macro mode  (P67)/
AF Tracking  (P47, 114)
C :  2/Self-timer button  (P69)
D :1/Flash setting button  (P62)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the 
figure below or described with  3/4 /2/ 1.
e.g.: When you press the  4 (down) button
orPress 4213
4511
786
9
10
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12 Speaker (P134)
13 Microphone  (P89, 120)
14 Zoom lever  (P52)
15 Camera [OFF/ON] button  (P29)
16 Shutter button  (P45)
17 Hand strap eyelet  (P17)
•
Be sure to attach the hand strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you will 
not drop it.
18 [HDMI] socket  (P155, 157)
19 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket  (P26, 153, 
162,  166)
•
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 
the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor 
(optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are 
used. For connection details, refer to 
P26 .
20 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the 
tripod is stable wh en the camera is 
attached to it.
21 Card/Battery door  (P24)
22 Release lever  (P24)
23 [LOCK] switch  (P8, 10 , 24)
e.g.: To make subjects appear closer 
use (Tele)
Place your finger on the zoom lever, 
and press [T] of the zoom lever
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19
1817
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Preparation
PreparationAttaching the hand strap
Run the hand strap into the hand strap 
eyelet on the camera.
•If the hand strap cord is loose, it may snag when the 
terminal cover is opened or closed. Since damage or 
leaks may result, be sure to attach the cord firmly, 
checking that it is not snagged in the terminal cover.
Insert your hand following the arrow, then 
adjust the length.
Note
•Attach the hand strap correctly following the procedure.•The camera will sink in the water, so use it un derwater securely fastening the strap around your 
wrist.
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PreparationAttaching the silicon jacket
It is recommended to attach the silicon jacket to prevent unintentional opening of 
the card/battery door or the terminal cover when using the camera in the mountains 
or near water.
•
Check that this unit is turned off.•Attach the silicon jacket where there is no sand or dust.
Securely attach the silicon jacket to the 
camera.
•Do not forcibly attach the Silicon Jacket to the 
camera. It may damage the camera or Silicon 
Jacket.
•Be sure to remove any foreign objects (sand etc.) 
or water (sea water etc.) adhered inside the Silicon Jacket. If not removed, the foreign objects 
or water may scratch or dirty the camera. We recommend that you remove the Silicon Jacket 
from the camera, rinse, and then wipe away the water with a soft dry cloth.
∫Maintenance after using
•Do not forcibly remove the Silicon Jacket from the camera. It may damage the camera or 
Silicon Jacket.
•Take the camera out of the Silicon Jacket, and ch eck that foreign objects (sand etc.) or water 
(sea water etc.) are not adhered.
•Rinse with water, wipe off water with a soft dry cl oth, and dry the camera in a well ventilated 
shaded area.
•Do not dry the camera with hot air from a dryer or similar. It may become unusable due to 
deformation.
•Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner,  alcohol, or cleanser, or soap or detergents.•After use, remove the Silicon Jacket. Do not store the camera for a long period of time with the 
Silicon Jacket still attached.
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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this 
unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies 
and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be 
used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of 
batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine 
Panasonic products.
∫ Charging
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.•It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 
95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these 
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of the 
battery.
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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of  between 10 ºC to 35 ºC (50oF to 95 oF). 
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the dirt with a dry 
cloth. 
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•Disconnect the charger from the 
electrical socket and detach the battery 
after charging is completed.
•The AC cable does not fit entirely into 
the AC input terminal. A gap will remain 
as shown on the right.
plug-in type
inlet type
The [CHARGE] 
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator 
A is turned on and charging will start.
The [CHARGE] 
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator 
A of the charger will turn off once the 
charging has completed without any problem.
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