Panasonic Lumix DMC F1 User Manual

Technical use
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After Use
After using the camera and after following 
steps, it is recommended to place it in the 
optional soft case, in order to protect it.
1Turn the power switch to  [OFF]. (P17)
2Eject the card. (P15)
3Remove the battery. (P12)
 If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. (When you insert the 
battery again, set the date/time)
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The Menu Items
REC mode menu
1W.BALANCE (P49)
2PICT.SIZE (P37)3QUALITY (P38)4SPOT MODE (P44)
5SENSITIVITY (P51)6AUDIO REC. (P36)
7CONT.AF (P34)8D.ZOOM (P31)
9PICT.ADJ. (P48)
10MONITOR (P70)
11AUTO REVIEW (P71)12BEEP/SHUTTER (P72)13POWER SAVE (P73)
14NO.RESET (P74)15RESET (P75)
16CLOCK SET (P24)17LANGUAGE
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SELECT SETEXITMENUSELECT SETEXITMENU
2048PICT.SIZEQUALITYSPOT MODE
REC1/3
W.BALANCE 
SETUP
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REC2/3
AUDIO REC.CONT.AF
SENSITIVITY50 100
SETUP
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Simple mode menu
 For items without number, refer to those with the 
same name.
18PICT.MODE (P27)
Playback mode menu
 For items without number, refer to those with the 
same name.
19PROTECT (P63)
20DPOF PRINT (P60)21SLIDE SHOW (P64)22AUDIO DUB. (P66)
23RESIZE (P67)
24TRIMMING (P68)25FORMAT (P69)
26VOLUME (P54)
27VIDEO OUT (P76)
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OFFBEEP
ONAUTO REVIEW
PICT.MODE
CLOCK SET
ENLARGE4k6/10k15cm
SELECT SET EXITMENU
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SETUPPLAY2/2
FORMAT TRIMMING
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Cautions for Use
ª Cautions for Use
Keep the digital camera away from 
magnetized equipment (such as a 
microwave oven, TV, video game 
equipment, etc.).
 If you use the digital camera on or near a 
TV, images and sounds may be disturbed 
due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
 Do not use the digital camera near a cell 
phone because doing so may cause noise 
to adversely affect the images and sounds.
 Recorded data may be damaged, or 
images may be distorted by strong 
magnetic fields...

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Do not use benzine, thinner or 
alcohol for cleaning the digital 
camera.
 The camera body may be deformed and 
the surface finish may peel off.
 Before cleaning the camera, detach the 
battery or pull out the AC adaptor from the 
electrical outlet.
 Wipe the digital camera with a soft, dry 
cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe 
with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent 
diluted with water and afterward finish 
wiping with a dry cloth.
 For storing or transporting the digital 
camera,...

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ª Condensation
When condensation has taken 
place:
Set the power switch to  [OFF] and 
leave the digital camera in this 
condition for about 1 hour. When 
the camera becomes close to the 
ambient temperature, the fog 
disappears naturally.
ª Cautions for Storage
Before storing the digital camera, take 
the card out and detach the battery.
Store all the components in a dry place 
with a relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended temperature:
59 F to 77 F (15oC to 25oC), 
Recommended humidity:...

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ª LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor In a place with drastic temperature 
changes, condensation may form on the 
LCD Monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
 If the digital camera is extremely cold 
when you turn the power on, the image on 
the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than 
usual at first. However, as the internal 
temperature increases, it goes back to the 
normal brightness.
ª SD Slide Show
If setting the SD slide show with the [SD 
Viewer for DSC] which is in the supplied 
CD-ROM, when playing...

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Warning Indications
[NO MEMORY CARD]Insert the Memory Card.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS 
PROTECTED]
Cancel the Memory Card lock.
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]Carry out playback after recording or 
after inserting the Memory Card with a 
recorded image.
[MEMORY CARD FULL] / [NO 
ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD]
Insert a new Memory Card or delete 
unnecessary data.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]Failed access to Memory Card.
Insert the card again.
[READ ERROR]Data reading error.
Play it back again.
[WRITE ERROR]Data writing...

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Troubleshooting
1: The power does not turn on.1-1: Are the battery and the AC adaptor 
correctly connected? Check the 
connection.
1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? 
Use a battery that has been 
sufficiently charged.
2: As the power is turned on, it turns 
off immediately.
2-1: Is the battery charge insufficient to 
operate the camera? Charge the 
battery or replace it with charged 
one.
2-2: Has condensation occurred? 
Carrying the digital camera from a 
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Specifications
Digital CameraInformation for your safety
Effective number of pixels 3.2 Million Pixels
Image sensor 1/2.5
q CCD, total pixel number 3,340,000
Primary color filter
Lens Optical 3
a zoom, f=5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 35 - 105 mm)/F2.8 - 4.9
Digital zoom Max 3
aFocus Auto/Macro
Spot AF (Spot mode)
Focus range Auto: 1.64 feet (50 cm)(Wide)/
1.64 feet (50 cm)(Tele)  -
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Macro/Simple/Color effect: 0.33 feet (10 cm) 
(Wide)/0.98 feet (30 cm) (Tele) -
¶Shutter...