Panasonic Ft5 Manual

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∫Handling of the camera
•Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or 
dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a 
Panasonic to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
•When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun 
screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
•Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.•Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will  not be covered by the 
warranty.
•The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.•Supplied accessories are not waterproof.•Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet 
card or battery into the camera.
•Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at 
ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high [above 40 oC (104 oF)], inside a car under 
strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be 
degraded.
∫ About the [Precautions] demonstration display 
([Requirements for Underwater use])
•
[Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the  first time after purchase, with 
the side door completely closed.
•Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
1Press  2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].•It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.
2Press 2/1 to select the picture.
•It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].•When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing [MENU/
SET], [Precautions] is displayed every time the power is turned  on.
3After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.•When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not 
displayed from the next time the power is turned on.
•This can also be viewed from [Precautions] in the [Setup] menu.
2: Return to the previous screen
1: View the next screen
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Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of th
e side door.
•If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the surrounding area, 
water will leak within a few seconds, causing malfunction.
•Wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth if there is any liquid.
It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.
•If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.•Be extremely careful to remove the small sand etc. that may adhere to the sides and 
corners of the rubber seal.
2Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side  door.•The integrity of the rubber 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 for related costs and other information.
3Close the side door securely.ARed part
B [LOCK] switch (gray part)
C Released state
D Locked state
•Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the 
red part is no longer visible.
•To prevent water intrusion, be careful not to 
catch foreign objects such as liquids, sand, 
hair, dust, or the strap cord.
Check before using underwater
Always wipe the rubber seal on the side door and the area where rubber seal 
sits with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust , close to water, 
or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.
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•Use the camera underwater to 13 m (43 feet) with the water temperature between 0oC and 
40 oC (32 oF and 104  oF).
•Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).•Do not use the camera at a depth of over 13 m (43 feet).•Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (104 oF) (in the bath or hot spring).•Do not use the camera underwater longer than 60 minutes continuo usly.•Do not open or close the side door underwater.•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 in a 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 strap around your wrist or similar measure .
1Rinse with water with the side door closed.•After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh 
water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less.
•If the zoom button or camera [ON/OFF] 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.
•Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you 
immerse the camera in water, but this is not a malfunction.
Using the camera underwater
Caring of the camera after using it underwater
Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is r emoved by 
rinsing the camera with water.
Make sure to clean the camera after using it.
•Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands, body, hair, 
etc.
•It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water spray or 
sand may fall.
After using it underwater, always clean the camera rather than  leaving it in a 
dirty state.
•Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it  may cause damage, 
discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance.
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Drain water by holding the camera upside 
down and shaking it lightly a few times.
•Make sure to put your hand through the strap 
to prevent the camera from falling.
3Wipe off water drops on the camera with a 
soft, dry cloth and dry the camera in a 
shaded area that is well ventilated.
•Dry the camera by standing it on a dry cloth. 
This unit incorporates drain design, draining 
water in gaps in the camera [ON/OFF] button 
and zoom button etc.
•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, soap or 
detergents.
4Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, a nd wipe off 
any water droplets or sand left inside using a soft, dry cloth.
•Water droplets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door is opened without 
thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap around the card/battery slot 
or the terminal connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft, dry cloth.
•The water droplets may seep into the camera when the side door  is closed while it is 
still wet, causing condensation or failure.
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Flash
2 Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp/
LED light
3Lens
4 Speaker
•Be careful not to cover the speaker 
with your finger. Doing so may 
make sound difficult to hear.
5 LCD monitor
6 [Wi-Fi] button
7Wi-Fi
® connection lamp
8 Zoom button
9[ (] (Playback) button
10 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when 
using the camera to ensure that 
you will not drop it.
•Be sure to attach the strap to the 
strap eyelet.
11 Decorative hole
12 [MODE] button
13 [Q.MENU/ ] button/[ ] (Delete) button
14 [DISP.] button
15 [MENU/SET] button
16 Cursor buttons
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17 Microphones
18 GPS antenna
19 Camera [ON/OFF] button
20 GPS status indicator
21 Shutter button
22 Motion picture button
23 Tripod mount•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) 
or more may damage this unit if attached.
24 NFC antenna [ ]
25 [HDMI] socket•Do not connect with any cable other than an 
HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). 
Doing so may cause malfunction.
26 Card slot
27 Battery slot
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC14: optional) 
and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional) are 
used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP: optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.28 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
29 Release lever
30 [LOCK] switch
31 Side door
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Charging the Battery
Use the dedicated charger and battery.•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors [10oC to 30oC (50 oF and 86 oF)].
∫About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCM13PP.
Connect the AC cable.
Attach the battery, paying attention to the 
direction of the battery.
•
The [CHARGE] indicator  A lights up and charging 
begins.
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.  (Charging time: Approx. 165 min)
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Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•Confirm that there is no foreign object.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1: Slide the [LOCK] switch  A, and 
release the lock.
2 : Slide the release lever  B and open 
the side door.
•
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries 
(DMW-BCM13PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until you 
hear a locking sound and then check that 
it is locked by lever  C. Pull the lever  C in 
the direction of the arrow to remove the 
battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until 
you hear a “click” while being careful 
about the direction in which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
D: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
Close the side door until it clicks, and 
then lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it 
toward [ 2].
•
Confirm that the red part on the [LOCK] switch is not 
showing.
Note•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Sequence of operations
Press camera [ON/OFF] button.
•
The clock is not set when the camera is 
shipped. Set the date and time before 
using the camera.
Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus and then press it fully to take 
the picture.
∫Selecting the Recording ModePress [MODE] to select the Recording Mode.
: Take pictures with automatic settings.
: Take pictures with your own settings.
: The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter  speed that are 
manually adjusted.
: Record while checking the image effect.
: This mode is optimal for taking pictures of sporting events, e tc.
: This mode is optimal for taking pictures that show the snow as  white as possible at 
a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.
: This mode is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach.
: This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 13 m  (43 feet) by the 
use of the marine case (DMW-MCFT5: optional).
: This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
: Take pictures according to scene.
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∫Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button.•Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [FHD/60p/ ]/[FHD/60p]/[FHD/
60i/ ]/[FHD/60i] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4]  is 29 minutes 59 seconds 
or up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is  large and so the recordable 
time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
∫ Setting the MenuPress [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recor ding function, 
camera settings, and other settings.
∫ Playing Back PicturesPress [ (].•Press  2/1 to select the picture.
∫Deleting PicturesSelect the picture, and then press [ ].•Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
∫About the [LED Light] ([Setup])
If you set to [ ], and press and hold down  1 (‰ ) on the 
recording standby screen, the LED light will come on for 
60 seconds.
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