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.
GN
VQT3L38
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
IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE
REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.
∫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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∫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.
∫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
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.
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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∫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)
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual
smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic
Customer Care Centre on 132600.
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-AC5G; 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.
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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 2
Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 7
When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) .................................. 9
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera .............................. 10
Names of the Components ......................................................................... 15
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 17
• Charging ............................................................................................... 17
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 18
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 19
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 20
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 21
• Changing the clock setting.................................................................... 22
Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................ 23
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ......................................................................... 24
• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 25
Recording Motion Pictures.......................................................................... 26
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................ 27
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 28
• To delete a single picture...................................................................... 28
Setting the Menu......................................................................................... 29
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................... 30
Specifications.............................................................................................. 32
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Standard 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 Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5AVCable
6 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
•Operating Instructions
7Brush
8 Hand Strap
9 Silicone Jacket
•Supplied accessories are not waterproof
(excluding strap and silicone jacket).
•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”(P10) before using this unit
underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause
water to seep in.
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Attach is recommended to prevent unintentional opening of the side door
when used in the mountains or near water.
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•Attach the silicone jacket where there is no sand or dust.
Securely attach the silicone jacket to
the camera.
•Attach the silicone jacket carefully. It may get
damaged when attached forcefully.
•Be sure to remove any foreign objects (sand etc.)
or water (sea water etc.) adhered inside the
Silicone Jacket. If not removed, the foreign objects or water may scratch or dirty
the camera. We recommend that you remove the Silicone Jacket from the
camera, rinse, and then wipe away the water with a soft dry cloth.
∫Maintenance after using
•Remove the silicone jacket from the unit carefully. It may get damaged when
removed forcefully.
•Take the camera out of the Silicone Jacket, and check that foreign objects (sand
etc.) or water (sea water etc.) are not adhered.
•Rinse with water, wipe off water with a soft dry cloth, and dry the camera in a
well ventilated shaded area.
•Do not dry the camera with hot air from a dryer or similar. It may become
unusable due to deformation.
•Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser, or soap or
detergents.
•After use, remove the Silicone Jacket. Do not store the camera for a long period
of time with the Silicone Jacket still attached.
Attaching the silicone jacket
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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, 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 to 200 cm
dropping onto 3 cm 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 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 onto 3 cm thick
plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if
dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m. (¢2)
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