User manual PANASONIC DMC-FT20

[. . . ] Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FT20 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. Web Site: http://www. panasonic-europe. com Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model. VQT4A91 EB F0112HY0 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. [. . . ] · Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty. · The inside of this unit is not waterproof. · Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap). · Card and battery are not waterproof. 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 (104 oF)], 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 · Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance. the side door completely closed. 1 2 Press 2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET]. 2: 1: Return to the previous screen View the next screen · It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts. · 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. 3 After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish. · When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not · This can also be viewed from [Precautions] in the [Setup] menu. displayed from the next time the power is turned on. 12 VQT4A91 (ENG) 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. 1 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door. A Brush (supplied) B Side 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. 2 Check 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. 3 Close the side door securely. C [LOCK] switch (grey part) D Red part E Released state F Locked 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. (ENG) VQT4A91 13 Using the camera underwater · Use the camera underwater to 5 m (16 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and · Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung). · Do not use the camera at a depth of over 5 m (16 feet). · Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (104 oF) (in the bath or hot spring). · Do not use the camera underwater longer than 60 minutes continuously. [. . . ] · The software compatible with your PC will be installed. · "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" is not compatible with Mac. Note (ENG) VQT4A91 23 Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5. 1 V Power Consumption: 1. 0 W (When recording) 0. 6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Image stabiliser Focus range 16, 100, 000 pixels 1/2. 33q CCD, total pixel number 16, 600, 000 pixels, Primary colour filter Optical 4k zoom, fl4. 5 mm to 18 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 100 mm)/F3. 9 (Wide) to F5. 7 (Tele) Optical method Normal Macro/ Intelligent auto/ Motion picture Scene Mode Shutter system Minimum Illumination Shutter speed Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor 50 cm (1. 6 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3. 3 feet) (Tele) to ¶ 5 cm (0. 16 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3. 3 feet) (Tele) to ¶ There may be differences in the above settings. Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter Approx. 14 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second) 8 seconds to 1/1300th of a second Auto (Programme AE) Multiple 2. 7q TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 230, 000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) 24 VQT4A91 (ENG) Microphone Speaker Recording media Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures Audio compression format Interface Digital Monaural Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx. [. . . ]