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.
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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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1Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.
ABrush (supplied)
BSide 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 sand etc. that may 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.
2Check 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.
CRed part
D[LOCK] switch (grey part)
EReleased state
FLocked state
•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.
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•Use the camera underwater to 12 m with the water temperature between 0 oC and 40 oC.
•Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).
•Do not use the camera at a depth of over 12 m.
•Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (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 underwater.
•Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be
maintained, and there is a chance of 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 rapid flow or waterfall. (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 [ON/OFF] 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.
After using it underwater, always clean the camera rather than leaving it in a
dirty state.
•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 [ON/OFF] 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, 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 slot
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 and Functions of Main Parts
1Flash
2 GPS status indicator
3 Motion picture button
4 Shutter button
5 Camera [ON/OFF] button
6 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp/
LED light
7 GPS antenna
8 Microphone
9Lens
10 LCD monitor
11 Speaker
12 Zoom button
13 [(] (Playback) button
14 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when
using the camera to ensure that you
will not drop it.
15 Release lever
16 [LOCK] switch
17 Side door
18 [MODE] button
19 [Q.MENU]/[ ] (Delete/Cancel)
button
20 [DISP.] button
21 [MENU/SET] button
22 Cursor buttons
23 Tripod receptacle
24 [HDMI] socket
•Do not connect with any cable other
than an HDMI micro cable
(RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing so
may cause malfunction.
25 Card slot
26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
27 Battery slot
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure
that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC4: optional) and AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional) are
used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the
AC cable supplied with the AC
adaptor.
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Charging the Battery
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 (10 oC to 30 oC).
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.
Attach the battery paying attention to the
direction of the battery.
Connect the AC cable.
•The [CHARGE] indicator Alights up and charging
begins.
∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Charging time: Approx. 130 min)
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Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•Confirm that there is no foreign object.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1:Slide the [LOCK] switch A, and
release the lock.
2:Slide the release lever Band open the
side door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BCF10E).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery
orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound and then check that
it is locked by lever C. Pull the lever Cin
the direction of the arrow to remove the
battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a “click” while being careful
about the direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
D: Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
Close the side door until it clicks, and
then lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it
toward [1].
•Confirm that the red part on the [LOCK] switch is not
showing.
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
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Sequence of operations
Press camera [ON/OFF] button.
•The clock is not set when the camera is
shipped. Set the date and time before
using the camera.
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus and then press it fully to take
the picture.
∫Selecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE] to select the Recording Mode.
: Take pictures with automatic settings.
: Take pictures with your own settings.
: The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
: This mode is optimal for taking pictures of sporting events, etc.
: This mode is optimal for taking pictures that show the snow as white as possible at
a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.
: This mode is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach.
: This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 12 m by the use of the
marine case (DMW-MCFT3: optional).
: Take pictures to make them look like a diorama. (also known as Tilt Shift Focus)
: Take pictures according to scene.
:Takes a 3D picture.
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∫Recording Motion Pictures
Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
•Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [GFS]/[FSH] in [AVCHD] is
29 minutes 59 seconds.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
Also, motion pictures recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. Given this constraint, the
maximum length of continuous recording in [FHD] is approximately 24 minutes 48 seconds.
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
∫Setting the Menu
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording function,
camera settings, and other settings.
∫Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Press [(].
•Press 2or 1to select the picture.
∫Deleting Pictures
Select the picture, and then press [ ].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
∫About the [LED Light] ([Setup])
If you set to [ ], and press and hold down 1(‰) on the
recording standby screen, the LED light will come on for
60 seconds.
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Recording using the GPS function
∫About the “GPS”
∫Receiving signals from GPS satellites
•It is recommended to use by holding the camera still for a while at an outdoor location
clear to the sky, with the antenna pointed upward.
•Radio waves from GPS satellites cannot be received properly at the following locations, so
the positioning may not be possible or a significant error may occur.
–Indoor/underground or underwater/in the woods/travelling in a train or a car etc./close to or
between buildings/close to high voltage lines/inside a tunnel/close to mobile phones
working on 1.5 GHz band etc.
•Do not cover the GPS antenna with your hands etc.
•Do not carry the unit inside a metallic case or similar when positioning. Positioning is not
possible when the unit is covered by metal etc.
When [GPS Setting] is set [ON], positioning is performed at regular intervals. When the
positioning is successful, location name information and latitude/longitude are acquired.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4/2/1to select [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press
[MENU/SET].
Press 3/4to select [GPS Setting], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4to select [ON], and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
GPS is an abbreviation of [Global Positioning System], which is a system that allows
you to check your position utilising GPS satellites.
Calculating the current position by receiving radio waves including orbit information
and clock information from multiple GPS satellites is called positioning.
The unit can record location name information and latitude/longitude for the recorded
image and automatically correct the time.
Acquiring of the GPS information
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∫About the Icon indicating positioning status
Positioning is performed by this unit when radio waves from 3 or more GPS satellites
are received.
•The bar moves up the scale according to the number of GPS satellites from which signals are
being received.
When the bar has filled the scale and positioning has been successful, the indicator goes
blue.
When the displayed location name information is different from the current location or
when the positioning is not successful, move to a location where the radio waves from
GPS satellites can be received better and perform the positioning update.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4/2/1to select [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press
[MENU/SET].
Press 3/4to select [Repositioning], and then press [MENU/
SET].
•Positioning is started and the current location information is updated once the
positioning is successful.
When used during overseas travel etc.
•The GPS may not operate in China or close to the Chinese border in neighbouring countries.
(As of December 2011)
•The usage of GPS, etc., may be restricted depending on the country or the region. This
camera has a GPS function, so check with the embassies or travel agencies etc. prior to your
overseas travel regarding any restrictions on cameras with a built-in GPS function.
Update the GPS information
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