Panasonic Ft5 Manual

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Recording using the GPS function
∫About the “GPS”
Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is GPS-equipped which  can automatically 
record the precise location coordinates of where the photo was  taken. The specific 
physical address of this location can easily be derived from th is information.
If you upload such “geotagged” photos to the Internet, a social  networking site or any 
other electronic media, the precise location of where the photo  was taken will remain 
embedded in the photo and can be viewed by others.
Therefore, when taking digital still photos, care should be tak en in determining whether 
you wish to have the GPS feature enabled or disabled.
∫ Receiving signals from GPS satellites
•It is recommended to use by holding the camera still for a whil e at an outdoor location 
clear to the sky, with the antenna pointed upward.
•Radio waves from GPS satellites cannot be received properly at the following locations, so 
the positioning may not be possible or a significant error may  occur.
–Indoor/underground or underwater/in the woods/traveling in a tr ain or a car etc./close to or 
between buildings/close to high voltage lines/inside a tunnel/close to mobile phones 
working on 1.5 GHz band etc.
•Do not cover the GPS antenna with your hands etc.•Do not carry the unit inside a metallic case or similar when positioning. Positioning is not 
possible when the unit is covered by metal etc.
GPS is an abbreviation of [Global Positioning System], which is  a system that allows 
you to check your position utilizing GPS satellites.
Calculating the current position by receiving radio waves inclu ding orbit information 
and clock information from multiple GPS satellites is called po sitioning.
This unit is also compatible with the “GLONASS” satellite posit ioning system operated 
by the Russian government.
The unit can record location name information and latitude/long itude for the recorded 
image and automatically correct the time.
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When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], positioning is performed at regular intervals. When the 
positioning is successful, location name information and latitu de/longitude are acquired.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 /2 /1  to select [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press  3/4  to select [GPS Setting], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4  to select [ON], and then press [MENU/SET].
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Exit the menu after it is set.
∫ About the Icon indicating positioning statusPositioning is performed by this unit when radio waves from 3 or more GPS satellites 
are received.
•The bar moves up the scale according to the number of GPS satel lites from which signals are being received.When the bar has filled the scale and positioning has been successful, the indicator goes blue.
Acquiring of the GPS information
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When the displayed location name information is different from the current location or 
when the positioning is not successful, move to a location wher e the radio waves from 
GPS satellites can be received better and perform the positioni ng update.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 /2 /1  to select [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select [Repositioning], and then press [MENU/SET].
•Positioning is started and the current location information is updated once the 
positioning is successful.
When used during overseas travel etc.•The GPS may not operate in China or close to the Chinese border in neighbouring countries. 
(As of January 2013)
•The usage of GPS, etc., may be restricted depending on the coun try or the region. This 
camera has a GPS function, so check with the embassies or trave l agencies etc. prior to your 
overseas travel regarding any restrictions on cameras with a built-in GPS function.
Update the GPS information
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Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) 
are operated
The direction, altitude, and atmospheric pressure can be measured and recorded in the 
recorded images.
•Information measured on this unit is only a rough indication. Do not use it for 
technical purposes.
•When using this unit for full-scale mountain climbing, trekking , or underwater, use the 
measured information (direction, altitude, depth, atmospheric pressure) only as a 
rough indication, and always carry a map and purpose-built meas urement tools.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 /2 /1  to select [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press  3/4  to select [Sensor Settings], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  3/4  to select [ON], and then 
press [MENU/SET].
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Exit the menu after it is set.•To switch the environment information 
screen, press [DISP.] several times.
A Compass
16 bearings are measured based on the direction the lens of the  camera is pointing in.•The colored portion of the compass needle points north.
B Altimeter
You can check the altitude of the current location.•Displaying range is  j600 m (–2000 feet) to 9000 m (30000 feet).
C Barometer
With the current atmospheric pressure as a reference, it is dis played on the graph within 
the range of  j10 hPa to  _10 hPa.
(Atmospheric pressure out of range cannot be displayed in detai ls)
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Remote Shooting
You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone/tablet.
You need to install “Panasonic Image App” (referred to as “ Image App ” from this point 
on )  on your smartphone/tablet.
The “ Image App ” is an application provided by Panasonic.
•The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone/tablet 
being used. For compatible devices, see the following support s ite.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 (This Site is English only.)•When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
¢ Connecting to this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct] requires  Android OS 4.0 or higher and Wi-Fi 
Direct™ support.
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”
For AndroidTM appsFor iOS apps
Version 1.2 or higher
OS Android 2.2 ~ Android 4.2¢iOS 4.3~ iOS 6.0
Installation 
procedure
1Connect your Android 
device to a network.
2Select “Google PlayTM 
Store”.
3Enter “Panasonic Image 
App” into the search box.
4Select “Panasonic Image 
App” and install it.
•The icon will be added to 
the menu.
1Connect the iOS device to 
the network.
2Select “App StoreSM”.3Enter “Panasonic Image 
App” into the search box.
4Select “Panasonic Image 
App” and install it.
•The icon will be added to 
the menu.
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Using the NFC “ Near Field Communication ” function, you can easily transfer data 
necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this camera and the smartphone/tablet.
∫Controlling this camera remotely with a smartphone/tablet by us ing 
the NFC function
You can use the following functions by controlling this camera  remotely with your 
smartphone/tablet.
–Remote recording (P30)–Playing back the pictures in the camera (P30)–Saving the pictures in the camera to the smartphone/tablet, or sending them to WEB services (P30)
1Launch “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet.
2Touch the smartphone/tablet to the camera while [ ] 
is displayed on the connection screen of “ Image App ”.
•This function can be used even while the camera is turned off.3When the connection confirmation screen is displayed, 
press 2/1 to select [Yes], and then press [MENU/SET].4Touch the smartphone/tablet to [ ] of the camera 
again.
•When the smartphone/tablet has connected, an image of 
this camera will be displayed on the smartphone/tablet.
•The connected smartphone/tablet is registered to this camera. A connection can be 
established with the operation of steps 1 and 2 from the second time onwards.
Note•You can register up to 20 smartphones/tablets. When the number  exceeds 20, registrations 
will be deleted, starting from the oldest touched one.
•Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] will delete the smartphone/tablet registration.
Connecting Easily to a Smartphone/tablet (NFC)
∫ Compatible modelsThis function can be used with the NFC compatible device with A ndroid (OS version 
2.3.3 or higher). (excluding some models)
Preparation:
(On the camera)
•Set [NFC Operation] to [ON].(On your smartphone/tablet)•Check that your smartphone/tablet is a compatible model.•Turn on the Wi-Fi function.•Install the “ Image App ” in advance. (P25)
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∫Transferring images in this camera to a smartphone/tablet one at a 
time by using the NFC function
You can transfer pictures in this camera to the smartphone/tabl et. This function is useful 
when you want to transfer an image to the smartphone/tablet of  your family or friend.
1Play back the picture you want to transfer to the smartphone/tablet in this 
camera.
2Launch “ Image App ” on the smartphone/tablet at the transfer des tination.
3Touch the smartphone/tablet to the camera while 
[ ] is displayed on the connection screen of 
“ Image App ”.
•To transfer other pictures, play back the picture you want to 
transfer, and touch the smartphone/tablet to the camera 
again.
•Depending on the environment you are using, it may take a 
few minutes to complete the image transfer. 
∫About NFC function
•If the camera is not recognized even when touching the smartphone/tablet, change positions 
and try again.
•Do not touch this camera to the smartphone/tablet strongly.•For information on the operation and settings of NFC-compatible smartphones/tablets, refer 
to the operating instructions of your device.
•If there is a metal object between this camera and the smartphone/tablet, reading may fail. 
Also, putting a sticker around the NFC area may deteriorate the  communication 
performance.
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Press [Wi-Fi].
Press 3/4 /2 /1  to select [New Connection], 
and then press [MENU/SET].
•
When connecting with the setting you used before, you can 
select the connection destination from [History Connection] 
or [Favorite Connection].
Press  3/4 to select [Remote Shooting], and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•
The information (SSID and password) required for directly 
connecting your smartphone/tablet to this unit is displayed.
•To change the connection method, press [DISP.], and 
then select the connection method. For details, refer to 
“Changing the connection method”. (P29)
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
Preparations:
•Install the “ Image App ” in advance. (P25)
On your smartphone/tablet
(The default connection method is set to [Manual Connection].)
On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the 
Wi-Fi function.
Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the sceen of 
this unit, and then enter the password.
Start “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet. (P25)
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When the connection is complete, live images being captured by  the camera are 
displayed on the smartphone/tablet.
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∫Changing the connection method
•When connecting with [Via Network]
(On the camera)
1Press  3/4 to select [Via Network], and then press [MENU/SET].2Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, an d set.
(On your smartphone/tablet)
3On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the Wi-F i function.4Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set.5Start “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet. (P25)
•When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection]
(On the camera)
1Press  3/4 to select [Direct], and then press [MENU/SET].
(On your smartphone/tablet)
2Start “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet. (P25)
Connection methodDescription of settings
[Wi-Fi Direct]
1 Set the device to Wi-Fi DirectTM mode.
2 Press  3/4 to select [Wi-Fi Direct] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
3 Press  3/4 to select the device to connect to, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
[WPS Connection]
[WPS (Push-Button)]
1 Press  3/4 to select [WPS (Push-Button)] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2 Set the device to WPS mode.
•You can wait longer for a connection by pressing the [DISP.] 
button on this unit.
[WPS (PIN code)]
1 Press  3/4 to select [WPS (PIN code)] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2 Enter the PIN code of the device into this unit.
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Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet.
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The recorded images are saved in the camera.•Motion pictures can also be recorded (excluding [FHD/60p/ ]/ [FHD/60p]).•Some settings are not available.•The screen differs depending on the operating system.
Select [ ] on a smartphone/tablet.
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You can save pictures on the smartphone/tablet.•Motion pictures cannot be played back.•You can send pictures to a WEB service, etc.•The screen differs depending on the operating system.
Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
Playing back pictures in the camera
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