Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT25 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FT25
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
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
2012/12/31
EB
VQT4N60
F1212YS0
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, AC adaptor, 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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∫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.
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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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
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.
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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
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
Pursuant to the applicable EU legislation
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
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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 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 2013. 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
5 CD-ROM
•Software
•Operating Instructions for advanced
features
Install on your PC before use.
6 Hand Strap
•Supplied accessories are not waterproof.
•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 Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
DMW-BCK7E DE-A92A
VFC4297
12
K1HY08YY0015
3
K2CT3YY00034
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VFF1081
5
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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
•Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, (Excluding public holidays).
•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–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm,
(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
¢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-BCK7
AC Adaptor¢DMW-AC5
DC Coupler¢DMW-DCC10
USB Connection Cable DMW-USBC1
AV Cable DMW-AVC1
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