Panasonic Ft5 Manual

							Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FT5
  Please read these instructions carefully before usingthis product, and save this manual for future use.
More detailed 
instructions on 
the operation of 
this camera are contained in 
“Owner’s Manual for advanced 
features (PDF format)” in the 
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on 
your PC to read it.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The s erial number is on the tag 
located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual  as your 
convenient camera information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items , etc. of your Digital 
Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illu strations in this 
Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for 
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose 
of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted .
-If you see this symbol-A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you
 have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how 
to recycle this battery.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside 
the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your 
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct 
method of disposal.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,•Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the uni t.•Do not expose accessories (battery pack, battery charger, AC ad aptor, SD memory 
card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Use only the recommended accessories.•Do not remove covers.•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and sha ll be easily 
accessible.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery Charger Bottom
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set  forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure 
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed  to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim its are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate r adio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in structions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio c ommunications. However, there is  no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a  particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or  television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try  to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fro m that to which the receiver 
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attache d installation 
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrit e core when connecting 
to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equi pment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FT5
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact:  http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
This device complies with Part 1 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any inter ference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
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∫About the battery pack
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific t o that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.2Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.•Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and j) with metal objects.•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or  clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, nev er rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace  only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authori ties or dealer and ask for 
the correct method of disposal.
Wa rn in g
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat abo ve 60xC (140 oF) or 
incinerate.
DMC-FT5
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∫About the battery charger
∫ Cautions for Use
•
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: opt ional).
Part number: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (5 feet)
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equ ipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may resu lt in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may  adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adap tor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this  unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage li nes.•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another 
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected  to a 120 V AC power supply only.•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
•When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited 
to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the battery charger.
•Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug 
adaptor or AC cord set.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ......................................................................................... 3
Before Use .................................................................................................................... 8
Standard Accessories........................................... ....................................................... 9
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Perfo rmance of 
the Camera.................................................................................................................. 10
Names and Functions of Main Parts .............................. .......................................... 15
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 17
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......... .............................. 18
Sequence of operations ......................................... ................................................... 19
Recording using the GPS function............................... ............................................ 21
Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are operated ............. .............................. 24
Remote Shooting ....................................................................................................... 25 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” ... ......................... 25
• Connecting Easily to a Smartphone/tablet (NFC) ............... ................................ 26
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ............................ ......................................... 28
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) ... ............................ 30
• Playing back pictures in the camera .......................... ......................................... 30
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) ........................ ..................................... 31
Installing supplied software ................................... ................................................... 32
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 33
Digital Camera Accessory System ................................ ........................................... 37
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form .................................................................... 38
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................. .......................................... 39
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Before Use
•Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking the camera. Also, do 
not apply strong pressure to the camera.
–Waterproof performance may be impaired.–Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.–It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.
∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
This unit has been designed to prevent condensation by 
Anti-fog glass, however it may be caused by the 
environment in which the camera is used. It is not a 
malfunction or failure of the camera.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
•Turn off the power and open the side door in a place with constant 
ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will 
disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of 
the camera gets close to the ambient temperature.
•Contact Panasonic if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the 
camera is used in areas that undergo a significant change in te mperature or in high 
humidity, such as the following:
•When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a ho t beach etc.•When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or 
at high altitude
•When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment
Please be sure to read 
“(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock 
Performance of the Camera” (P10) before using this unit underwater to prevent the 
unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of Ja nuary 2013. These may be subjec t to change.
1 Battery Pack (Indicated as  battery pack o r battery i n  
the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Indicated as  battery charger  or 
charger  in the text)
3 AC Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5 CD-ROM
•Software•Owner’s Manual for advanced featuresInstall on your PC before use.
6 Hand Strap
•Supplied accessories are not waterproof.•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.
•For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”.•If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further 
information about obtaining replacement parts.
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(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance 
of the Camera
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all 
conditions.
¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specifie d time in specified 
pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.
¢2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S. Defense  Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4 feet), at 
26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 
26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during  the test, a new set is used to 
pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices)
Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. 
However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping 
onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distor tion of the part where 
drop impact is applied.)
¢3 According to the test conditions specified by Panasonic.
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IP X8” and 
“IP6X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines de scribed in 
this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate un derwater, to a 
depth not exceeding 13 m (43 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 min utes. (¢1)
Anti-shock Performance This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” . The 
camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m (6.6 feet) on to 3 cm 
(0.1 feet) thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not s ustain any 
damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m (6.6 feet). ( ¢2)
Withstand Load Performance This camera complies with 100 k gf/220.5 lbf load tests. ( ¢3)
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