Panasonic DMC-F5 owner manual Charging the battery through the computer

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Charging battery

Charging the battery

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

Turn off the camera

Charging lamp

Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug.

USB connection cable (supplied)

•Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could become deformed and cause faulty operation.)

AC adaptor (supplied)

Computer

Getting ready:

Turn on the computer.

■Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.

• Be sure to only use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.

■Charging the battery through the computer

Connect a computer to the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied).

●It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the computer specifications.

●If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.

●If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.

●Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

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Contents Customers only Register online atContents Application Record ContentsContents Connecting with other devicesRecording mode Application ViewBefore use Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upCamera handling No compensation for missed shots Always take a test shot firstCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →90Optional accessories Standard AccessoriesLens Names and Functions of Main PartsMicrophone →22 Speaker →391213 Card/Battery door →12Hand strap eyelet Tripod Mount →92Zoom button →43 Mode button →21Motion picture button →22 Cursor button →belowAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging batteryCamera status Charge To remove battery Inserting the batteryCharging battery Charging the battery through the computer Charging the batteryCharging lamp indications Remaining battery To remove card Inserting and removing the card optionalSaving your pictures cards and built-in memory About built-in memory/cardsCompatible memory cards optional Type of Card CapacityAbout built-in memory/cards Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeRecording picture capacity still pictures Recording time capacity motion picturesPress the Camera ON/OFF button Setting the clockPress MENU/SET while the message is displayed Press MENU/SET to setSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →37 Press Changing time settingSetting the clock Display order or time display format, and press To setNormal Picture Mode Auto Scene ModeTake pictures with automatic settings. →24 Take pictures with your own settings. →27Taking still pictures Aim the camera and shootRecording motion pictures →29 Holding the cameraView pictures →31, 34 Press the Playback buttonTurn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF button Taking pictures once againFocus display Recording motion pictures in →29Taking pictures with automatic settings Auto Scene Mode Using flashAutomatic Scene Detection About Backlight CompensationAuto Scene Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Adjust focus according to subject Adjusting focusReturn to desired composition Shortest recording distancePress the motion picture button to start recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion pictures Recording motion picturesSelected scene Scenes for motion picture Press again to enter Viewing your pictures Normal PlayViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomViewing your pictures Normal Play Searching pictures by their recording date Calendar Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Viewing motion picturesOperations during motion picture playback Press to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesDelete Multi Use to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SETDeleting pictures Press To select AF Mode and press Setting the menuPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Press MENU/SETMenu type Setup menuRec menu Motion Picture menuUsing the Setup menu Reset setup parameters? Reset Reset Rec. settings?Light Freq 50Hz / 60Hz Auto ReviewRestored. Check When a card/built-inContent of the card Built-in memory FormatPlayback Mode Recording ModeChanging recording information display Press to change displayZoom In/Out Using ZoomZoom types and use Using ZoomOptical Zoom Extended Optical ZoomTaking pictures with flash Available flash range when Sensitivity setting isScene Mode Shutter speeds for each flash modeTaking pictures with flash Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Press the shutter button fully again to end recording Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot ModeTips About panorama playback Taking pictures according to the scene Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menuPortrait Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeScenery SportsNight Scenery Night PortraitFood Sunset BabyHigh Sens Recording mode Settings Using the Rec menuSetting guide Picture SizeSensitivity Using the Rec menuSensitivity 100 1600 White Balance Setting White Balance manuallyUsing the Rec menu AWB operational range AF ModeSetting Description Recording mode Settings on / OFFDigital Zoom BurstRecording mode Settings Standard / B&W / Sepia Color ModeRed-Eye Removal Date Stamp Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFClock Set Rec Quality Using the Motion Picture menu169 1280x720 pixelsDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Operations during Slide ShowSelect category with cursor button and press MENU/SET Category SelectionCalendar Recording information such as Scene ModesResize Using the Playback menuUsing the Playback menu To clear all ProtectCopy Computer specifications Using with your PCUsing with your PC Using the supplied softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7 LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7Check the environment of your PC Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOInsert the CD-ROM with the supplied software Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LEConnect camera to computer Copying still pictures and motion picturesGetting Ready Folder and file names on computer To cancel connectionWindows MacConnect camera to printer PrintingPrinting Printing multiple picturesMulti Select Select AllUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraSettings Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SETUsing printer Using computerPrinting with date and text Printing in storeList of LCD monitor displays Recording Mode →21Recording Recording quality →63List of LCD monitor displays PlaybackMessage displays Read Error / Write Error Please check the card Memory card parameter errorMessage displays Insert SD card again Try another cardCamera does not work even if the camera is turned on Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully chargedCannot record pictures Recorded pictures look whiteTroubleshooting Monitor flickers indoors Brightness is unstableNo flash emitted Multiple flashes are emittedIncorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback volume and beep volume are lowThumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen Red areas in pictures appear blackenedEdges of pictures are cut off when printing Cannot print when connecting to printerCannot communicate with the computer Computer does not recognize card only reads built-in memoryCamera rattles if shaken Menu not displayed in desired languageCamera is hot Lens makes a clicking noiseUsage cautions and notes When in useUsage cautions and notes Memory cardsAbout AC adaptor supplied Disclaimer Personal Information