Panasonic DMC-FT3 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FT3
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.
EB
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT3L33
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
until
2011/2/28
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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, AC adaptor,
SD memory card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on accessories.
•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 lead
For 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.
IMPORTANT
The 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 use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The 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 A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(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 an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
CAUTION
Danger 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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or
incinerate.
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∫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.
∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (5 feet)
•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 or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor 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.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS
WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and
used Batteries
These 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 otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old
products and batteries, please 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.
Cd
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 2
Accessories................................................................................................... 8
When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) ................................ 10
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera ..............................11
Names of the Components ......................................................................... 16
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................18
• Charging ............................................................................................... 18
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 19
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 20
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 21
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 22
• Changing the clock setting.................................................................... 23
Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................ 24
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)......................................................................... 25
• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 25
Recording Motion Pictures.......................................................................... 26
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................ 27
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 27
• To delete a single picture......................................................................27
Setting the Menu.........................................................................................28
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)..........................................................29
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format).......................................30
Specifications.............................................................................................. 32
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Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2011. 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
5AVCable
6 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
•Operating Instructions
7Brush
8 Hand Strap
•Supplied accessories are not waterproof
(excluding 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.)
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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Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
•For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
•Visit our website for product information
www.panasonic.co.uk.
•E-mail: [e-mail]
Technical Support for AV Software
•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869
•For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
•For customers: 0844 844 3856
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence
by phoning our Customer Care 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 Ltd.
•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
•SDXC Memory Card
64 GB: RP-SDW64GE1K
48 GB: RP-SDW48GE1K
•SDHC Memory Card
32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K/RP-SDQ32GE1K
24 GB: RP-SDQ24GE1K
16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDQ16GE1K/RP-SDN16GE1A
8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDQ08GE1K/RP-SDN08GE1A
4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDQ04GE1K/RP-SDN04GE1A
•SD Memory Card
2 GB: RP-SDN02GE1A
¢The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic
DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
•Battery Pack
DMW-BCF10E •AC Adaptor¢ DMW-AC5EB
•DC Coupler¢
DMW-DCC4E •HDMI micro cable: RP-CHEU15
•Marine Case
DMW-MCFT3E
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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
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(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of
the Camera
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in
all conditions.
¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in
specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by
Panasonic.
¢2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S.
Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of
122 cm (4.0 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5
sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If
failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation
test within a total of 5 devices)
Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method
516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4.0 feet)
to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plyboard. This drop
test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the
part where drop impact is applied.)
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and
“IP6X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described
in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate
underwater, to a depth not exceeding 12 m (40 feet) for a time not
exceeding 60 minutes. (¢1)
Anti-shock Performance
This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”.
The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m (6.6 feet) onto
3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not
sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m
(6.6 feet). (¢2)
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∫Handling of the camera
•Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of
being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be
inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic’s Service Centre to verify that the
waterproofing is still effective.
•When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive,
sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
•Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
•Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered
by the warranty.
•The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
•Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding strap).
•Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not
insert wet card or battery into the camera.
•Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is
very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high [above 40 oC
(104 °F)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc.
Waterproof performance may be degraded.
∫About the [Precautions] demonstration display
•[Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after
purchase, with the side door completely closed.
•Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
1Press 2to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
•It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before
it starts.
2Press 2/1to select the picture.
•It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].
•When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing
[MENU/SET], [Precautions] is displayed every time the power is turned on.
3After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions]
is not displayed from the next time the power is turned on.
•This can also be viewed from [Precautions] in the [Setup] menu.
2: Return to the previous screen
1: View the next screen
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1 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.
•If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the
surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction.
• Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.
It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.
•If there is any foreign material, remove with supplied brush.
•Be extremely careful to remove the small pieces of sand etc. that may have
adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal.
•Remove large foreign objects, wet sand, etc., using the shorter (harder)
side of the brush.
ABrush (supplied)
BSide door
2 Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.
•The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use
and age. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be
replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic’s Service Centre for
related costs and other information.
3Close the side door securely.
•Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no longer visible.
•To prevent water seeping into the camera, be careful not to trap foreign
objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.
Check before using underwater
Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to
water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.
C:Red part
D:[LOCK] switch (grey part)
E:Released state
F:Locked state
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•Use the camera underwater at a depth of up to 12 m (40 feet) with the water
temperature between 0 oC and 40 oC (32 oF to 104 °F).
•Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).
•Do not use the camera at a depth of over 12 m (40 feet).
•Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (104 °F) (in the bath or hot spring).
•Do not use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes continuously.
•Do not open or close the side door.
•Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not
be maintained, and there is a chance of a water leak.)
•Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a
location where the water will splash strongly, such as near rapids or waterfalls.
(Strong water pressure may be applied, and it may cause malfunction.)
•The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it
underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.
1Rinse with water with the side door
closed.
•After use at the seaside or underwater,
soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a
shallow container for 10 minutes or less.
•If the zoom button or camera [OFF/ON]
button do not move smoothly, it may be
caused by an adhesion of foreign
objects. Using in such a state may cause
malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects by
shaking the camera in fresh water.
•Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you immerse the camera
in water, but this is not a malfunction.
Using the camera underwater
Caring of the camera after using it underwater
Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by
rinsing the camera with water.
Make sure to clean the camera after using it.
•Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands,
body, hair, etc.
•It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water
spray or sand may fall.
Do not leave the camera uncared for more than 60 minutes after using it
underwater.
•Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause
damage, discolouration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the
waterproof performance.
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2Drain water by holding the camera
upside down and shaking it lightly a
few times.
•After using the camera at the seaside or
under water, or after washing it, water
will remain at the speaker site of the
camera for a while and it may cause
lower sound or sound distortion.
•Fasten the strap firmly to prevent the
camera from dropping.
3Wipe off water drops on the camera
with a dry soft cloth and dry the
camera in a shaded area which is
well ventilated.
•Dry the camera by standing it on a dry
cloth. This unit incorporates drain
design, draining water in gaps in the
camera [OFF/ON] button and zoom button etc.
•Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer or similar. Waterproof
performance will deteriorate due to deformation.
•Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser, or
soap or detergents.
4Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and
wipe off any water droplets or sand left inside using a soft dry
cloth.
•Water droplets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door is
opened without thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap
around the card/battery compartment or the terminal connector. Be sure to
wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth.
•The water droplets may seep into the camera when the side door is closed
while it is still wet, causing condensation or failure.
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Names of the Components
1Flash
2 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp/LED light
3Lens
4 LCD monitor
5 Speaker
6 Zoom button
7 Playback button
8 [MODE] button
9 [MENU/SET] button
10 [Q.MENU]/Delete/Cancel button
11 [DISP.] button
12 Cursor buttons
A: 3/Exposure compensation
Auto Bracket
B: 4/Macro Mode
AF Tracking
C: 2/Self-timer
D: 1/Flash setting
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as
shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4(down) button
or Press 4
21 3
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1110
12
8
9
7
MENU
/SET
MENU
/SET
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13 Motion picture button
14 Shutter button
15 Camera [OFF/ON] button
16 GPS antenna
17 Microphone
18 GPS status indicator
19 Tripod receptacle
20 [HDMI] socket
21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
22 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when using the
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
23 Release lever
24 [LOCK] switch
25 Side door
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E;
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
mains lead supplied with the AC adaptor.
•It is recommended to use a fully charged
battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E;
optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;
optional) when recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the
AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor
is disconnected etc., the motion picture
being recorded will not be recorded.
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar
to the genuine product 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 would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging
Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.
Connect the AC mains lead.
•Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery
after charging is completed.
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(ENG) VQT3L33
∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator Ais turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator Awill turn off once the charging has completed without
any problem.
•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge
the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF
to 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the
dirt with a dry cloth.
∫Charging time
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Normal Picture Mode
•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/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. (When the Optical
Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every
recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature
of the battery decreases.
•Not using the GPS function.
Charging time Approx. 130 min
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable
pictures Approx. 310 pictures
Recording time Approx. 155 min
Playback time Approx. 300 min
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card.
•Memory size: Approx. 19 MB
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check
via the label on the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Built-in Memory
Card
Type of card which
can be used with this
unit Remarks
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢with “Class 4”
or higher when recording motion pictures in
[AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class
with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion
pictures in [Motion JPEG].
•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC
Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible
equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC
Memory Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are
compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/
SDXC.html
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.:
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