Panasonic Lumix DMC F1 User Manual

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Charging the Battery
1Connect the AC cable.
 The [POWER] indicatorA lights.
2Attach the battery to the AC adaptor. 
(1 # 2)
 The [CHARGE] indicatorB lights and 
charging starts.
3When the [CHARGE] indicatorB 
turns off, charging is finished.
 Charging is finished in 90 minutes.
4Remove the battery from the AC 
adaptor.
• The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor. After use, be sure to disconnect the AC cable.
 The battery becomes warm after use/charge or during the charge. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. However, it is not malfunction.
 The battery/AC adaptor supplied with this camera is exclusively designed for this camera. 
Do not use with any other equipment.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE 
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT 
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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Inserting the Battery
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens is stored.
[Inserting the battery]
1Slide the door to the direction of the 
arrow to open the Memory Card/battery 
door.
2Insert the charged battery all the way 
in, until it is locked 1.
3Close the Memory Card/battery door.
[Removing the battery]
4Slide the door in the direction of the 
arrow to open the Memory Card/battery 
door.
5Slide the lock 1 in the direction of 
the arrow to remove the battery.
6Close the Memory Card/battery door.
 If you will not be using the camera for a long 
time, remove the battery. 
 When the fully charged battery is inserted in the 
camera for more than 1 hour, the clock setting is 
memorized by the camera for about 24 hours 
even after the battery is removed. (The time may 
be shorter if the battery is not charged 
sufficiently)
When the clock setting is cancelled, please set 
the date/time again. (P24)
 When the card is being accessed, do not remove 
the battery.
 The battery supplied with this camera is 
exclusively designed for this camera. Do not use 
with any other equipment.
 When removing the battery, be careful not to 
drop it.
CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
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ª Battery indicator
The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD Monitor. (This is not displayed 
when using AC adaptor)
: The battery power is sufficient
: The remaining power is a little low
: The remaining power is low
: Recharge or replace the battery
ª Charging time and available recording time 
Measured under the following conditions: 
 Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot. 
 Measured using supplied 16MB SD Memory Card.
 Temperature: 77 F (25°C)/Humidity: 60%
The times shown in the table are approximate times. The times may vary depending 
on the condition.
ª Charging environment and charging error
 Charge the battery in a place with a temperature of 50 F - 95 F (10°C - 35°C). (The battery 
should also be the same temperature)
 When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights. If, after charging starts, the 
[CHARGE] indicator blinks at about 1 second cycles, this indicates a charging error.
In this case, remove the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and check 
if both room and battery temperature is too low or high and then charge it again. If the 
problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter.
Charging timeContinuous recording/playback time 
(recordable number)
Supplied battery Approx. 90 min.Recording with LCD monitor on
Approx. 60 min.
(equal to 120 still pictures)
Recording with LCD monitor off
Approx. 75 min.
(equal to 150 still pictures)
Playback time
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Connecting to an Electrical Outlet
If you use an AC adaptor as indicated in 3, 
you can use the camera without worrying 
about battery discharge.
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens is stored.
1Connect the AC cable.
2Open the DC IN terminal door 1.
 It is also possible to connect the DC cable to 
the camera with the Memory Card/battery 
door opened.
3Connect the DC cable (supplied) to 
the camera.
 The camera becomes warm during use. 
However, this is not a malfunction.
 Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable 
when camera is not in use.
 The battery cannot be charged in the 
camera with the AC adaptor connected.
 Use the supplied DC cable.
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Inserting the Card
[Preparation]
 Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] 
and the lens is stored.
[Inserting the card]
1Slide the door in the direction of the 
arrow to open the Memory Card/battery 
door.
2Insert the card all the way in until it 
clicks.
 Check the direction of the card.
 Do not touch the connection terminals on the 
back side of the card.
3Close the Memory Card/battery door.
[Removing the card]
4Slide the door to the direction of the 
arrow to open the Memory Card/battery 
door.
5Press the card to release.
6Pull the card out.
7Close the Memory Card/battery door.
 If you are using a MultiMediaCard type memory 
card and the battery card cannot close, the card 
may be installed backwards. Remove the card 
and reverse it, then try to close the door again.
 If the card cannot be fully inserted, verify whether 
the direction of the card is correct.
 We recommend that you use a Panasonic 
branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the 
genuine card)
 If the card is not fully inserted, the card may be 
damaged.
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ª Access to the card
When the card is being accessed, the 
flash/access indicator 1 and card 
access indication 2 lights.
When the flash/access indicator 1 and 
the card access indication 2 lights;
 Do not turn off the camera.
 Do not remove the battery or pull out the 
card.
 Do not disconnect the DC cable when 
using the AC adaptor. 
The card and the card contents may be 
destroyed and the camera may not 
operate normally.
As there is a risk that the data on the 
card may be damaged or erased due to 
the electrical noise, static electricity or 
the defects of camera/card, please back 
up your data on your PC using USB 
connection. (P77)
ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and 
MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 
removable external cards. The SD 
Memory Card is equipped with a write 
protection switch that can inhibit writing 
and formatting. (When the switch is 
moved towards the [LOCK] side, it is not 
possible to write or delete data on the 
card and format it. When the switch is 
unlocked, these functions become 
available.)
SD Memory Card RP-SDH512 (512MB)
 RP-SDH256 (256MB)
 RP-SD128BJ (128MB)
 RP-SD064B (64MB)
 RP-SD032B (32MB)
 RP-SD016B (16MB)
 RP-SD008B (8MB)
MultiMediaCard The reading/writing speed 
of MultiMediaCards is 
slower than SD cards. 
When MultiMediaCards are 
used, the performance of 
certain features may be 
slightly slower than advertised.
 After recording motion images using the 
MultiMediaCard, 
the flash/access 
indicator and the card access indication 
may appear for a while, but this is not a 
malfunction.
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Turning Power on/off
1Set the power switch to [ON].
 The Status indicator 1 lights.
2Set the power switch to [OFF].
 When the power switch is turned on, do not hold the lens cover. If the lens cover does not 
open, [SYSTEM ERROR] is displayed. Turn the power switch off and on.
 When turning the power switch off, do not hold the lens cover. If the lens cover does not 
close, the power turns off with it opened. Turn the power switch on and off. 
 When turning on the power in the recording mode, do not put any obstacle in front of the 
lens.
ª Status Indicator A
Lighting:
 When turning the power switch to [ON].
Blinking:
 While the focus is being adjusted or the 
focus is not properly adjusted.
 When the card is not inserted.
 When no space is left on the card.
 When the remaining battery power is low. 
(blink slowly)
ª Flash/Access Indicator B
Lighting: When accessing the card.
 When the flash fires. (It lights when the 
shutter is pressed halfway)
 When sending data to PC.
Blinking: When charging the flash.
 When setting the flash mode to forced off 
and recording in dark places (blink slowly.)
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Attaching the Strap
1Pass the top of the strap through the 
strap eyelet 
1.
2Pass the opposite side of the strap 
through its ring shaped part.
3Pull the strap.




						

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Using the LCD Monitor
Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, 
the display of the LCD Monitor changes as 
shown below.
[In recording]
[In playback]
DISPLAY
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							Preparation
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Using the Optical Viewfinder
Parallax compensation mark 
 If you take a picture of the subject at a distance 
between 2.3 feet (70 cm) - 3.94 feet (120 cm) 
with the zoom in tele position, match the top and 
left of the subject with the parallax compensation 
mark 
1, in order not to cut it. When an accurate 
framing is necessary, use the LCD monitor.