Panasonic LUMIX DMC FT20 User Manual

							Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FT20
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the 
operation of this camera are 
contained in “Operating 
Instructions for advanced features 
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it 
on your PC to read it.
until 
2012/01/16
EBVQT4A91F0112HY0
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital 
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for 
future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. 
of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the 
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for 
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose 
of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,•Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit.•Do not expose accessories (battery pack, battery charger, SD memory card and 
etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Use only the recommended accessories.•Do not remove covers.•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily 
accessible.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery Charger Bottom
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Caution for AC mains leadFor your safety, please read the following 
text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded 
three pin mains plug for your safety and 
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced 
please ensure that the replacement fuse 
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is 
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark  or the BSI 
mark  on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse 
cover you must ensure that it is refitted 
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must 
not be used until a replacement cover is 
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be 
purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS 
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET 
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE 
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND 
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED 
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE 
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF 
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-
AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please 
observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified 
electrician.
 IMPORTANTThe wires in this mains lead are coloured 
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with 
the coloured markings identifying the 
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be 
connected to the terminal which is marked 
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be 
connected to the terminal which is marked 
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER 
WIRE TO THE  EARTH TERMINAL 
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER 
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL  OR 
COLOURED GREEN OR 
GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF-
KEEP DRY.
 Before useRemove the connector cover.
 How to replace the fuseThe location of the fuse differ according to 
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and 
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and 
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC 
mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach 
the fuse cover.
Fuse cover
Figure AFigure B
Figure A Figure BFuse
(5 ampere)Fuse
(5 ampere)
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∫About the battery pack
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger
•
The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. 
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical 
outlet.
CAUTION•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for 
the correct method of disposal.
Wa rn in g
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or 
incinerate.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another 
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery. Then reinsert the battery and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment 
and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or 
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and 
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with 
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old 
products and used batteries, please take them to applicable 
collection points, in accordance with your national 
legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products  and batteries correctly, you 
will help to save valuable resources and prevent any 
potential negative effects on human health and the 
environment which could other wise arise from inappropriate 
waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old 
products and batteries, pl ease contact your local 
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale 
where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this 
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, 
please contact your dealer  or supplier for further 
information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you 
wish to discard these items, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of 
disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol 
examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical 
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by 
the Directive for the chemical involved. 
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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 2
Before Use .................................................................................................................... 8
Accessories .................................................................................................................. 9
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance 
of the Camera ............................................................................................................. 11
Names and Functions of Main Parts ........................................................................ 17
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 18
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 19
Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 20
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) .................................................. 22
Installing supplied software ...................................................................................... 23
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 24
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Before Use
•Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking the camera. Also, do 
not apply strong pressure to the camera.
–Waterproof performance may be impaired.–Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.–It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.
∫When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may be 
caused by the environment in which the camera is used.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
•Turn off the power and open the side door in a place with constant 
ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, 
sand and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 
2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of the 
camera gets close to the ambient temperature.
•Contact Panasonic’s Service Centre if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the 
camera is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high 
humidity, such as the following:
•When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc.•When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or 
at high altitude
•When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment
Please be sure to read 
“(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock 
Performance of the Camera” (P11) before using this unit underwater to prevent the 
unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.
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Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack(Indicated as battery pack  or battery in 
the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger  or 
charger  in the text)
3 AC Mains Lead
4 USB Connection Cable
5AV Cable
6 CD-ROM
•Software•Operating Instructions for advanced 
features
Install on your PC before use.
7Brush
8 Hand Strap
•Supplied accessories are not waterproof 
(excluding Hand Strap).
•Keep the Brush out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 
SDXC Memory Card are indicated as  card in 
the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the 
built-in memory when you are not using a 
card.
•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service 
Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)
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Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre
•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899•For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333•For further support on your product, please visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK•Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by 
phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 
Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)
•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.•All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.•It couldn’t be simpler!•Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. 
Take a browse on our website for further details.
∫Optional Accessories
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Battery Pack DMW-BCK7
Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDA32GE1K/RP-SDU32GE1K
RP-SDA16GE1K/RP-SDU16GE1K
RP-SDA08GE1K/RP-SDU08GE1K
RP-SDU04GE1K
RP-SDQ32GE1K
RP-SDQ16GE1K
RP-SDQ08GE1K
RP-SDQ04GE1K
RP-SDN16GE1A
RP-SDN08GE1A
RP-SDN04GE1A
RP-SDN02GE1A
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