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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17
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1011
12
REC2/3
AUDIO REC.CONT.AF
SENSITIVITY50 100
SETUP
SELECT SETEXITMENUD.ZOOM
SELECT SETEXITMENU
REC3/3SETUP
PICT.ADJ.VIVIDSTANDARD STANDARD
SELECT SETEXITMENU
REC
SETUP   1/2
AUTO REVIEW
POWER SAVE
MONITOR
BEEP1
SELECT SETEXITMENU
SETUP   2/2REC
RESETCLOCK SET
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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
SELECT SETEXITMENU
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PLAY1/2
PROTECTDPOF PRINT
SLIDE SHOW
AUDIO DUB.
SETUP
RESIZESELECT SETEXITMENU
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PLAY
SETUP   1/2
VOLUMEBEEPPOWER SAVE
MONITOR
SELECT SETEXITMENU
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PLAYSETUP   2/2
VIDEO OUTLANGUAGEENG
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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 created by speakers or 
large motors.
 Electromagnetic wave radiation generated 
by a microprocessor may adversely affect 
the digital camera, causing the disturbance 
of images and sounds.
 If the digital camera is affected by 
magnetically charged equipment and does 
not function properly, turn the camera off 
and detach the battery or AC adaptor and 
then connect the battery or AC adaptor 
again. Thereafter, turn the camera on.
Do not use the digital camera near 
radio transmitters or high-voltage 
lines.
 If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, recorded images or 
sounds may be adversely affected.
Do not spray insecticides or 
volatile chemicals onto the digital 
camera.
 If the digital camera is sprayed with such 
chemicals, the camera body may be 
damaged and the surface finish may peel 
off.
 Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the digital camera for a long 
period of time.
When you use the digital camera 
on a beach or similar place, do not 
let sand or fine dust get into the 
camera.
 Sand or dust may damage the digital 
camera or card. (Care should be taken 
when inserting and removing the card)
When you use your digital camera 
on a rainy or snowy day or on a 
beach, make sure that no water 
enters the digital camera.
 Water may cause the digital camera or 
card to malfunction. (Irreparable damage 
may occur)
 If sea water splashes onto the digital 
camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, 
wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera 
body carefully. Then, wipe it again 
thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use the digital camera for 
surveillance purpose or other 
business use.
 If you use the digital camera for a long 
period of time, the internal temperature 
increases and, consequently, this may 
cause malfunction.
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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, place it in a bag or case lined with 
soft pads to prevent the coating on the 
camera body from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the card 
out, and detach the battery or pull 
out the AC adaptor from the 
electrical outlet.
 If the battery is left on the digital camera 
for a long time, the voltage drops 
excessively, and the battery will not 
function even after it is recharged.
ª Optimal Use of the Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion 
battery. Its ability to generate power is 
based upon the chemical reaction that 
takes place inside it. This reaction is 
susceptible to the surrounding 
temperature and humidity, and, if the 
temperature is too high or too low, the 
operating time of the battery will be 
shorter.
Be sure to detach the battery after 
use.
Be sure to detach the battery from the 
digital camera. (If it is left attached to 
the digital camera, a minute amount of 
current is consumed even when the 
digital camera power is off) If the battery 
is left attached to the digital camera for 
a long time, discharge takes place. The 
battery may become unusable even 
after it is charged.
Dispose of an unusable battery. The battery has a limited life.
 Do not throw the battery into fire because it 
may cause an explosion.
 Batteries that are no longer usable 
should be discarded in accordance 
with battery recycling laws.
For information you can call the RBRC 
hotline at 1-800-822-8837.
Always keep the terminals of the 
battery clean.
Prevent the terminals from getting 
clogged with dirt, dust, or other 
substances.
If you drop the battery accidentally, 
check to see if the battery body and 
terminals are deformed. Attaching a 
deformed battery to the digital camera 
may damage the camera.
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the 
product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for 
information on how to recycle this battery.
RBRC
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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: 40% to 60%)
Digital camera Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust 
from getting into the camera.
 Do not leave the camera in places that 
expose it to high temperature.
Battery Do not leave the camera and the battery at 
the place where the temperature is too 
high, such as inside the car during the 
midsummer.
 Extremely high or low temperatures will 
shorten the life of the battery.
 If the battery is kept in smoky or dusty 
places, the terminals may rust and cause 
malfunctions.
 Do not allow the battery terminals to come 
in contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result 
in a short circuit or heat generation and, if 
you touch the battery in this condition, you 
may be badly burned.
 Store the battery in a completely 
discharged state. To store the battery for a 
long period of time, we recommend 
charging it once every year and storing it 
again after you completely use up the 
charged capacity.
Card 
 When the card is being read, do not 
remove the card, turn off the power, or 
subject it to vibration or impact.
 Do not leave the card in places where 
there is high temperature or direct sunlight, 
or where electromagnetic waves or static 
electricity are easily generated.
 Do not bend or drop the card. The card or 
the recorded content may be damaged.
 After use, be sure to remove the card from 
the digital camera.
 Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the card with your fingers. Do not allow 
dirt, dust or water to enter it.
AC adaptor If the battery is warm, charging takes a 
longer time than normal.
 If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, 
radio reception may be disturbed. Keep 
the AC adaptor 100 cm or more away from 
radio.
 When the AC adaptor is in use, it may 
generate whirring sounds. However, this is 
normal.
 After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
cable. (If it is left connected, a minute 
amount of current is consumed)
 Keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and 
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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 back, the 
message “START SD SLIDE SHOW?” 
is displayed, select [YES] and press the 
4
/[REVIEW/SET] button to start the SD 
slide show. Select [NO] and press the 
4
/[REVIEW/SET] button to start normal 
playback.
ª Folder Composition
When a Memory Card with data 
recorded on it is inserted into a PC, the 
folders shown below will be displayed.
 In the 100_PANA folder it is possible to 
record up to 999 images.
 In the MISC folder it is possible to record 
the files that have been set with DPOF 
settings.
Extremely high precision technology 
is employed to produce the LCD 
Monitor screen featuring a total of 
approximately 114,000 pixels. The 
result is more than 99.99% effective 
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the 
pixels inactive or always lit. 
However, this is not a malfunction 
and does not affect the recorded 
picture.
100_PANA
MISCEXPORTDCIM SD Memory  
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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 error.
Turn the camera [OFF] and remove the 
card. Then insert the card and turn the 
camera back [ON]. Be sure camera is 
[OFF] before removing or inserting the 
card to avoid damaging the card.
[PLEASE SET THE CLOCK]This message is displayed when you 
use the camera for the first time or you 
do not use the camera for a long time.
Set the clock again.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]After cancelling the protect setting, you 
can delete or overwrite the image.
[THIS PICTURE CAN’T BE 
DELETED] / [SOME PICTURES 
CAN’T BE DELETED]
If the image is not based on the DCF 
standard, it is not possible to delete 
selected pictures. 
[NUMBER OF PRINT IS OVER]You have exceeded the number of 
images that can be set at once with 
multi-deleting setting.
[CAN’T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] 
/ [CAN’T BE SET ON SOME 
PICTURES]
If the image is not based on the DCF 
standard, it is not possible to set the 
DPOF.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR 
FORMAT  THIS CARD?]
The format of this card cannot be 
recognized by the camera. Format the 
card again with the camera.
[REC MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE 
PROPER POSITION]
This message is displayed when you 
turn on the camera with the mode dial in 
the wrong position.
Rotate the mode dial to the proper 
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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 
cold place to a warm place could 
cause condensation to form inside 
the camera. Wait until condensation 
disappears.
3: The image cannot be recorded.
3-1: Is the Memory Card inside?
3-2: Is the mode dial correctly set ? 
Check it.
3-3: There is no memory capacity left on 
the card. Before recording, delete 
some images.
4: The image is not displayed on the 
LCD monitor.
4: Is the LCD monitor set to OFF?
5: The LCD monitor is too bright or 
dark.
5: Adjust the brightness of the LCD 
monitor.
6: Flash does not light.6: The flash mode is set to forced OFF. 
Change the flash mode.
7: The display or images on the LCD 
monitor are not focused.
7: Set the mode dial to the mode 
corresponding to the distance to the 
subject.
8: The image will not play back.
8-1: Is the Memory Card inside?
8-2: There is no image in the Memory 
Card.
8-3: The mode dial is not set to playback 
[].
9: The image is not displayed on the 
television.
9-1: Is the camera correctly connected 
with the TV? Check it.
9-2: Set the TV to video input mode.
10: When connecting to a PC, images 
cannot be transferred.
10-1:Check that the camera is correctly 
connected to the PC.
10-2:Is the camera correctly recognized 
by the PC? 
11: The clock setting is reset.11-1:If you do not use the camera for a 
long time, the clock setting may be 
reset. When the message [PLEASE 
SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the 
clock again.
11-2:When you take a picture before 
setting the clock, [0:00 0. 0. 0] is 
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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 system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter
Burst recording 4 frames/second, Max 8 frames (standard)/
5 frames (fine) (Performance is only with SD Memory 
Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be less.)
Motion image recording 320 
a 240 (10 frames/second with audio)
ISO sensitivity AUTO/50/100/200/400
Shutter speed 8 - 1/2,000
Motion image mode: 1/30 - 1/2,000
White balance AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set
Exposure (AE) Program AE
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 - +2 EV)
Metering mode Multi/Spot (Spot mode)
LCD monitor 1.5
q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (114,000 
pixels) (field of view ratio 100%)
Optical finder Real-image zoom finder
Flash Flash range: (ISO100)
Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 7.87 feet (2.4 m)(Wide)/
Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 4.59 feet (140 cm)(Tele)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Slow 
sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF
Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural
Recording media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Recording size 2048 
a 1536, 1600 a 1200, 1280 a 960, 640 a 480 
(Still picture)
320 
a 240 (Motion image)
Quality Fine/StandardPower Source: DC 4.7 V
Power Consumption: 2.1 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on)
1.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to off)
1.8 W (When playing back with LCD monitor)