User manual PANASONIC DMCFT10EB

[. . . ] Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FT10 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Web Site: http://www. panasonic-europe. com Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model. EB VQT2X53 To prevent water entering the camera, please be sure to read `(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera' (10) and `Camera care and the waterproof performance' (12) before using the camera underwater. 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. [. . . ] If the camera is splashed by substances such as detergent, soap, hot spring water, bath powder, sun oil, sunscreen or chemicals, wipe off immediately. The card and battery are not waterproof. Further, do not insert a wet card or battery into the camera. To close While the [LOCK] switch is unlocked, push the card/battery door and terminal cover closed until they click · To prevent water from entering the camera, make sure that no foreign objects are trapped in the card/battery door and terminal cover, such as liquid, sand, hair or dust. · If the door or cover is closed while the [LOCK] switch is locked, it may cause damage or let water enter the camera. Lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until the red area is no longer visible · If the camera is used while a door or cover is not closed properly, it may open. (ENG) VQT2X53 12 VQT2X53 (ENG) 13 Camera care and the waterproof performance (Continued) Causes of water entering the camera When the camera is used in the following conditions, a gap may be formed between the camera and the card/battery door or terminal cover, allowing water to enter and causing a malfunction. · When the rubber seal has deteriorated · When the [LOCK] switch of the card/battery door or terminal cover is not locked · When foreign objects such as lint, hair or sand are adhered to the inner side of the card/battery door or terminal cover (rubber seal or rubber seal contact area) and are trapped : Foreign object : Terminal cover : Rubber seal : Rubber seal contact area : Card/Battery door Cleaning the rubber seals When a foreign object (such as hair, sand, dust or liquid) adheres to the rubber seal or rubber seal contact area, water may enter within a few seconds and cause a malfunction. · When cleaning, make sure that no foreign objects get inside the camera. · Be especially careful when removing very small or wet sand particles. Make sure that there are no foreign objects adhered to the inner side of the card/battery door or terminal cover ( rubber seal or rubber seal contact area) : Terminal cover : Rubber seal : Rubber seal contact area : Card/ Battery door A gap forms and allows water to enter : Hair or lint : Sand or dust : Crack or deformation : Liquid · When the rubber seal attached to the inner side of the card/ battery door or terminal cover is cracked or deformed, contact a Panasonic Service Centre. (Continued on next page) 14 VQT2X53 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X53 15 Camera care and the waterproof performance (Continued) Remove adhered foreign objects with the supplied brush : Brush (supplied) Example of foreign objects on the inner side of the card/ battery door : Rubber seal contact area (around the card/ battery compartment) : Rubber seal area (around the card/ battery door) Long brush Use to remove substances such as fine or dry sand. : Card/ Battery door Short brush Use to remove large foreign objects, and substances such as wet sand. Example of foreign objects on the inner side of the terminal cover : Rubber seal contact area (around the connection socket) : Rubber seal area (around the terminal cover) : Terminal cover If liquid is adhered, wipe it off with a soft and dry cloth. Foreign objects may also adhere to the grooves on the side of a rubber seal or at its corners. Clean with a brush. Handling the brush · Before using the brush, make sure that no foreign objects are adhered to it. · After using the brush, clean it by removing any adhered foreign objects. VQT2X53 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X53 16 17 Camera care and the waterproof performance (Continued) Care after using the camera at a beach or in the sea or a river Perform the following care procedure within 60 minutes of using the camera at a beach or in the sea or a river, etc. Rinse with water making sure that the card/battery door and terminal cover are closed. If the camera was used in the sea, soak in a shallow container filled with fresh water for approx. 10 minutes : Locked position · If the silicone jacket is attached, be sure to remove it before rinsing the camera. · Leaving foreign objects or saline substances adhered to the camera may cause damage, discolouration, corrosion, abnormal odors, or deterioration. About the water drainage structure Hold the camera with the speaker (terminal cover side) facing down, and gently shake it several times to drain the water · If water accumulates in the speaker, the sound volume may drop or distort. · To prevent the camera from being dropped, wear the hand strap securely. Wipe off the water droplets, and let the camera dry by standing it for a while on a dry cloth in a well ventilated and shaded area · Do not use a device such as a hair dryer to dry the camera. 18 Make sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, and then open the door and cover If water droplets or sand remain adhered to the inner side of the card/battery door or terminal cover, remove them with a brush (supplied) or a soft and dry cloth VQT2X53 (ENG) The camera has a water drainage structure. Water that enters gaps such as those around the Power button or zoom button flows to the outside. For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera is soaked in water, but this is not a malfunction. · Water may accumulate around the card/battery compartment or the connection sockets after using the camera underwater or soaking it in fresh water. If the card/battery door is opened while the camera is not completely dry, water droplets may adhere to the card or battery. If this happens, be sure to wipe with a soft and dry cloth. [. . . ] Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/ Windows Vista SP1 or SP2/Windows 7 · You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get. adobe. com/reader/otherversions Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens DC 5. 1 V When recording: 1. 0 W When playing back: 0. 6 W 14, 100, 000 pixels 1/2. 33" CCD, total pixel number 14, 500, 000 pixels Primary colour filter Optical 4 x zoom f=6. 3 mm to 25. 2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 140 mm)/ F3. 5 (Max. 8. 4 x 50 cm (1. 64 feet) to 10 cm (0. 33 feet) (Wide)/ 50 cm (1. 64 feet) (Tele) to There may be difference in above settings. Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter 1. 5 pictures/second Until card/built-in memory is full To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the `Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\' folder. [. . . ]