Panasonic DMC-F5K User manual

VQT4W38
M1212KZ0
Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-F5
Please read these instructions carefully before using
this product, and save this manual for future use.
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(U.S. customers only)

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Contents
Before use
Before use......................................................................................................................... 5
Standard Accessories...................................................................................................... 7
Names and Functions of Main Parts............................................................................... 8
Cursor button ....................................................................................................................................10
Preparations
Charging battery..............................................................................................................11
Inserting the battery ..........................................................................................................................12
Charging the battery..........................................................................................................................13
Remaining battery.............................................................................................................................15
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time ....................................................15
Inserting and removing the card (optional) ................................................................. 16
About built-in memory/cards......................................................................................... 17
Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory).............................................................................17
Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)...................................................................18
Setting the clock............................................................................................................. 19
Changing time setting .......................................................................................................................20
Basics
Sequence of operations................................................................................................. 21
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Auto Scene Mode].................................... 24
Using flash ........................................................................................................................................25
Automatic Scene Detection...............................................................................................................25
[Auto Scene Mode] restrictions.........................................................................................................26
Taking pictures with your own settings [Normal Picture] Mode............................... 27
Adjusting focus .............................................................................................................. 28
Recording motion pictures............................................................................................ 29
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]........................................................................... 31
Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”........................................................................................32
Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”.........................................................................................32
Searching pictures by their recording date “Calendar”......................................................................33
Viewing motion pictures....................................................................................................................34
Deleting pictures ............................................................................................................ 35
To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures............................................................................36
Setting the menu ............................................................................................................ 37
Menu type .........................................................................................................................................38

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Contents
Using the [Setup] menu................................................................................................. 39
[Clock Set].........................................................................................................................................39
[Beep]................................................................................................................................................39
[Volume]............................................................................................................................................39
[Video Rec Area]...............................................................................................................................39
[Auto Power Off]................................................................................................................................39
[Light Freq.].......................................................................................................................................40
[Auto Review]....................................................................................................................................40
[Reset]...............................................................................................................................................40
[Version Disp.]...................................................................................................................................40
[Format].............................................................................................................................................41
[Language]........................................................................................................................................41
Application (Record)
Changing recording information display..................................................................... 42
Using Zoom.....................................................................................................................43
Zoom types and use..........................................................................................................................44
Taking pictures with flash.............................................................................................. 45
Taking pictures with self-timer...................................................................................... 47
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation............................................................ 48
Taking panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode.................................................... 49
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode].............................................. 52
[Portrait].............................................................................................................................................53
[Scenery]...........................................................................................................................................53
[Sports]..............................................................................................................................................53
[Night Portrait]...................................................................................................................................54
[Night Scenery]..................................................................................................................................54
[Food]................................................................................................................................................54
[Baby]................................................................................................................................................55
[Sunset].............................................................................................................................................55
[High Sens.].......................................................................................................................................55
Using the [Rec] menu..................................................................................................... 56
[Picture Size].....................................................................................................................................56
[Sensitivity]........................................................................................................................................57
[White Balance].................................................................................................................................58
[AF Mode]..........................................................................................................................................59
[Digital Zoom]....................................................................................................................................60
[Burst]................................................................................................................................................60
[Color Mode]......................................................................................................................................61
[Red-Eye Removal]...........................................................................................................................61
[Date Stamp].....................................................................................................................................62
[Clock Set].........................................................................................................................................62
Using the [Motion Picture] menu.................................................................................. 63
[Rec Quality] .....................................................................................................................................63

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Contents
■How to read this document
●Recording mode icons
Recording mode:
Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes
Application (View)
Different playback methods [Playback Mode]............................................................ 64
[Slide Show]......................................................................................................................................65
[Category Selection]..........................................................................................................................66
[Calendar]..........................................................................................................................................66
Using the [Playback] menu............................................................................................ 67
[Resize].............................................................................................................................................67
[Protect].............................................................................................................................................69
[Copy]................................................................................................................................................70
Connecting with other devices
Using with your PC......................................................................................................... 71
Using the supplied software..............................................................................................................72
Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO)............................................................................73
Copying still pictures and motion pictures.........................................................................................74
Printing............................................................................................................................ 76
Printing multiple pictures...................................................................................................................77
Making print settings on the camera.................................................................................................78
Printing with date and text.................................................................................................................79
Others
List of LCD monitor displays......................................................................................... 80
Message displays........................................................................................................... 82
Q&A Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 84
Usage cautions and notes............................................................................................. 90

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Before use
■Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force,
or pressure.
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,
which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera
body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or
prevent recording.
• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface
• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or
forcing it into a full bag
• Adding accessories to the camera strap
• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor
The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or
waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust
or sand, or where water can come into contact with the
camera.
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,
which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material
may enter the camera through the lens or openings around
buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions
may damage the camera and such damage may not be
repairable.
• In extremely dusty or sandy places
• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be
exposed to water
■Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)
●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to
sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these
conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty,
cause mold, or damage the camera.
●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait
about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts
to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear
naturally.

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Before use
■Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example),
always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.
■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card
prevent recording.
■Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may
be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
■Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→90)

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
●The accessories and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where
the camera was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.
●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as
card in the text.
●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
●Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
■Optional accessories
• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory
when you are not using a card.
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact
Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should
contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
12345
6
1Lens
2Flash (→22, 45)
3Self-timer indicator (→47)
4Microphone (→22, 29)
5Speaker (→39)
6Lens barrel
●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
7LCD monitor (→42, 80, 81)
8Camera[ON/OFF]button(→19,21)
Use this to turn the camera on and
off.
9Shutter button (→22, 24)
Use this to focus and record still
pictures.
10 [DIGITAL] socket (→74, 76)
This socket is also used when
charging the battery. (→11)
•When connecting the USB
connection cable (supplied)
Insert the plug until the terminal
part can no longer be seen. The
plug will go in easier if you open
the terminal cover wide.
11 Hand strap eyelet
We recommend using the supplied
hand strap to avoid dropping the
camera.
12 Tripod Mount (→92)
Do not attach to a tripod with a
5.5 mm (0.22”) or longer screw.
Doing so may damage this unit.
13 Card/Battery door (→12, 16)
●Some methods of holding the camera may block the speaker, making it difficult to
hear the beep, etc.
8
13
7
12
9
11
10

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Cursor button
[MENU/SET]
Use this to display the menus, enter
the settings, etc. (→37)
Left cursor button ( )
• Self-timer (→47)
Down cursor button ( )
• Changinginformation display (→42)
Up cursor button ( )
• Exposure Compensation. (→48)
Right cursor button ( )
• Flash (→45)
●In this manual, the button that is used is indicated by .
14 15 16
1817 19 20
14 [MODE] button (→21)
15 Zoom button (→43)
Operate this when zooming in on a
distant subject to record it larger.
16 Motion picture button (→22, 29)
Record motion pictures.
17 Cursor button (→below)
18 Playback button (→23, 31, 64)
Use this to switch to playback mode.
19 [ ] / [ ] button
In the playback mode:
Pictures are deleted. (→35)
During menu operations:
Previous screen is restored. (→37)
20 Charging lamp

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Charging battery
Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied),
and battery for this camera.
Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)
• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.
Camera status Charge
Turn off Yes
Turn on No
●If the battery is not inserted, neither charging nor power supplying is made.
■About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
■Using the camera with power supplied from an electrical outlet
When using the AC adaptor (supplied), you can use the camera while power is supplied
via the USB connection cable (supplied).
The battery will need to be inserted in the camera at that time, even though it will not be
charged.
●Battery power may be consumed when taking pictures. The camera will turn off
when no battery power is left.
●Turn off the camera when connecting/disconnecting the AC adaptor.

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Charging battery
Inserting the battery
To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.
Turn off the camera and slide
the card/battery door out ( )
before opening the door ( ) as
illustrated
Insert the battery all the way
• Make sure to insert the battery in the correct
orientation.
• Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is
heard, and check that the lever is hooked over
the battery.
Close the card/battery door and
slide the door in until you hear
a locking sound
■To remove battery
Move the lever in the card/battery
compartment in the direction of the arrow.
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
●Remove battery from camera after use.
• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as
clips) when carrying or storing the battery.
●To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor
goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or
recorded data.)
●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.

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Charging battery
Charging the battery
We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C
and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).
Turn off the camera
■Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable
(supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.
• Be sure to only use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.
■Charging the battery through the computer
Connect a computer to the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied).
●It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the
computer specifications.
●If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.
●If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to
the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the
camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
●Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer.
Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor,
keyboard, printer, or USB hub.
USB connection cable (supplied)
• Always check the direction of the pins and
hold the plug straight to insert or remove it.
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong
direction, the pins could become deformed
and cause faulty operation.)
Align the marks ( to ) and
insert the plug.
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.
AC adaptor
(supplied)
Charging lamp

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Charging battery
■Charging lamp indications
On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical
outlet or your computer.)
■Notes on charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time Approx. 120 min
• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in the case when
the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on
conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are
either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the
specifications of the computer.
●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than them may cause
a malfunction.
●Do not use a USB extension cable.
●Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
●The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated
accessories of this camera. Do not use them for other devices.
●If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may
not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect
it to the camera.
●If the charging lamp does not light or flashes even when the camera is properly
connected to the AC adaptor (supplied) or your computer, charging has been put in
pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging.
This is not a malfunction. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry
charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)
(temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).

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Charging battery
Remaining battery
Remaining battery
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to
surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom,
or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
■Recording still pictures
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 125 min
●Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• [Normal Picture] Mode
• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity:
50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card
(32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the
camera is turned on.
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full
flash every second recording.
• Perform a zoom operation every recording (W
end →T end, or T end →W end).
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings
and leaving it until the temperature of the
battery decreases.
Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute
intervals under the above conditions).
■Recording motion pictures∗1
[Rec Quality] [HD]
Available recording time Approx. 90 min
Actual available recording time∗2Approx. 45 min
●Recording conditions
• Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH
∗1Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
∗2
The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and
stopping recording and using zoom.
■Viewing pictures
Playback time Approx. 300 min

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Inserting and removing the card
(optional)
■To remove card
Press the center of the card
Turn off the camera and slide
the card/battery door out ( )
before opening the door ( ) as
illustrated
Insert the card all the way
• Check orientation: terminals face LCD
• Push in until it clicks.
Do not
touch
terminal
Close the card/battery door and
slide the door in until you hear
a locking sound
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
●To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the
LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may
damage the card or recorded data.)

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About built-in memory/cards
Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.
■Built-in memory (approx. 10 MB)
●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→70)
●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a
card.
■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Use a card of SD Speed “Class 6”∗or higher for
recording motion pictures.
• Can be used with devices compatible with the
respective formats.
• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that
your computer and other devices support this type
of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• Only the cards listed on the left with the given
capacities are supported.
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
∗SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example)
●While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an
operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting),
do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, or AC
adaptor (supplied). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact,
or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to
be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.
●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been
formatted with a computer or another device. (→41)
●If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used
to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your
computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may
cause data to be damaged).
●Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is available in English only.)
Switch

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About built-in memory/cards
Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).
Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity
(press to switch display)
Displayed when no card is inserted
(pictures will be saved to built-in memory)
■Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB
14M 1 280 4650 9280
5M 6 1050 17130 32910
0.3M 85 15000 247890 430430
• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.
■Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB
HD – 10m40s 3h03m 6h06m
VGA – 23m20s 6h19m 12h36m
QVGA 19s 1h02m 16h44m 33h23m
([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)
• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

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Setting the clock
Press the Camera [ON/OFF]
button
The camera is turned on.
If the language select screen is not displayed,
proceed to step .
Press [MENU/SET] while the
message is displayed
Press to select the language,
and press [MENU/SET]
Press [MENU/SET]
Press to select the items
(year, month, day, hour, minute,
display order or time display
format), and press to set
• To cancel →Press [ ] button.
Press [MENU/SET] to set
Press [MENU/SET]
• To return to the previous screen,
press [ ] button.
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

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Setting the clock
Changing time setting
When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu.
• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 24 hours even after the battery is removed,
provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 5 hours beforehand.
Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→37)
Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute,
display order or time display format), and press to set
• To cancel →Press [ ] button.
Press [MENU/SET] to set
●If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed.
●If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on
the screen of the camera.