Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4 Technical specifications

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
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FT4
until
2012/02/22
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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 AV cables except the supplied one.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional).
Part number: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m)
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.
-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
Before Use .................................................................................................................... 6
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 7
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance
of the Camera ............................................................................................................... 9
Names and Functions of Main Parts ........................................................................ 14
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 15
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 16
Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 17
Recording using the GPS function........................................................................... 19
Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are operated........................................... 21
Restricting the GPS/sensor functions ..................................................................... 22
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) .................................................. 23
Installing supplied software...................................................................................... 24
Specifications............................................................................................................. 25
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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’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
Please be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock
Performance of the Camera”(P9) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit
from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2012. 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
•Operating Instructions for advanced
features
Install on your PC before use.
7Brush
8 Hand Strap
9 Silicone Jacket
•Supplied accessories are not waterproof
(excluding Hand 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.)
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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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(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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∫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 Hand Strap and Silicone Jacket).
•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), inside a car under strong
sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
∫About the [Precautions] demonstration display
([Requirements for Underwater use])
•[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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