Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DC-FT7
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download
it from the website. (P60)
GN
DVQX1546ZA
F0518HN0
until
2018/06/30
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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.
• Use 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
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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 AC adaptor (supplied)
• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The
primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug 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 of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Warning
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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• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
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 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. 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.
• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug
from the outlet.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long
period of time.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to
clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may
peel off.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun
may cause it to malfunction.
Cautions for Use
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• Always use the supplied cords and cables.
• Do not extend the cords or the cables.
• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn
this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor. Furthermore,
do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static
electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important
data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to
ensure proper operation.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before
use.
• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or
too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power
plug or near the batteries.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature:
(Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the
battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the
battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
-If you see this symbol-
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Only for European Union and countries
with recycle systems
These symbols are only valid in the
European Union and countries with recycle
systems.
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
Preparation/Basic
Care of the camera ................................7
Standard Accessories............................9
About cards that can be used with this
unit.......................................................10
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance
of the Camera ......................................11
Names and Functions of
Components ........................................17
Preparations before Recording............19
Basic Operations .................................23
Setting menu items ..............................29
Assigning frequently used functions to
the buttons (function buttons) ..............30
Using the Compass and Altimeter .......30
Recording
Taking Pictures using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)..........32
Recording 4K Photos...........................33
Controlling Focus After Recording
(Post Focus) ........................................36
Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion
Picture..................................................38
Playback
Playing Back Pictures ......................... 41
Menu
Menu list ............................................. 42
Wi-Fi
What you can do with the Wi-Fi®
function ............................................... 44
Controlling with a
Smartphone/Tablet.............................. 45
Others
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display..... 50
Troubleshooting .................................. 52
Specifications...................................... 55
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ....................................... 60
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Care of the camera
• 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.
– The lens or the monitor may get damaged.
If the monitor should get damaged, take care to avoid injury caused by the fragments
of broken glass and other damaged components.
– It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.
• After the camera is used underwater, speaker and microphone performance may
be temporarily degraded, so motion pictures may be recorded or played back with
weak audio.
– After underwater use, perform steps 1 through 4 in “Caring of the camera after using
it underwater” on P15.
∫When inner side of the viewfinder or monitor 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 is fogged
• Turn off the camera 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 approximately 2 hours with the side door open when the
temperature of the camera gets close to the ambient temperature.
• Contact Panasonic if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side may be fogged
Condensation may occur and cause the inner side of the lens, viewfinder, and
monitor to fog up when the camera is used under conditions with drastic
temperature changes or high humidity levels, 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.
If you shake the camera while it is turned off, a rattling sound will be heard. This
is the sound of the lens moving and not a malfunction.
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Preparation/Basic
∫When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures
• The performance of the battery (number of recordable pictures/operating time) may
decrease temporarily when using in a temperature between j10 oC and 0 oC (14 oF and
32 oF) (cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude). (Charge the battery
sufficiently before use)
• The battery cannot be recharged in a temperature less than 0 oC (32 oF). (The charging
lamp blinks when the battery cannot be recharged.) Charge it sufficiently in a location
where the ambient temperature is between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
• When using the camera in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, do
not leave the camera with snow or water droplets sticking to it. Some parts of the
camera may become hard to move or the sound may become dim with snow or water
droplets freezing in narrow spaces, such as the gaps of the buttons, dial, speaker, and
microphone. This is not a malfunction.
• When the camera is used at cold temperatures, speaker and microphone
performance may be temporarily degraded, so motion pictures may be recorded
or played back with weak audio.
– Keep the camera warm by placing it in a warm place such as inside your cold
protection gear or clothes during use.
• The screens used in these operating instructions are examples provided to describe
operations.
• The product design and specifications described in these operating instructions may
differ from the actual product due to improvements.
∫About the symbols in the text
Applicable modes:
In Recording Modes shown as black icons, you can select and use indicated menu
items and functions.
How to use this manual
: Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
: Tips for skilful use and points for recording.
In these operating instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]
MENU
MENU
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of May 2018. These may be subject to change.
• Supplied accessories such as battery pack etc.
are not waterproof. (excluding hand strap)
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card
in the text.
• The card is optional.
• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can
purchase the accessories separately.)
∫Digital Camera Accessory
• Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
1
Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the
text)
• Charge the battery before use.
2AC Adaptor
• This is used for charging.
3USB Connection Cable
4Hand Strap
Battery Pack DMW-BCM13
13
24
DMW-BCM13E K1HY04YY0106
DVPW1015ZSAE0012G
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Preparation/Basic
About cards that can be used with this
unit
∫About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed
Class.
• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous
writing. To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)
• This unit is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3
standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed
with Panasonic’s cards.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
Size in [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example
4K UHS Speed Class 3
FHD/HD Class 4 or higher
When recording in 4K Photo/
[Post Focus] UHS Speed Class 3
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