Panasonic DMC-F5 owner manual Usage cautions and notes, When in use

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Usage cautions and notes

When in use

●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.

●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 (supplied). 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.

●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.

●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).

●Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the summer.

It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, and may cause a fire and the battery to burst due to the high temperature.

Caring for your camera

To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

●Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a dry cloth.

●Do not use benzine, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the outer casing and finish of the camera.

●If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully.

When not using for a while

●Turn off the camera before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge).

●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.

●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40%RH to 60%RH) and no major temperature changes.

●Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.

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Contents Register online at Customers onlyContents Contents Application RecordRecording mode Connecting with other devicesContents Application ViewCondensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling Carefully observe copyright laws Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →90Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesMicrophone →22 Names and Functions of Main PartsLens Speaker →39Hand strap eyelet Card/Battery door →121213 Tripod Mount →92Motion picture button →22 Mode button →21Zoom button →43 Cursor button →belowCharging battery About batteries that you can use with this unitCamera status Charge Inserting the battery To remove batteryCharging battery Charging the battery Charging the battery through the computerCharging lamp indications Remaining battery Inserting and removing the card optional To remove cardCompatible memory cards optional About built-in memory/cardsSaving your pictures cards and built-in memory Type of Card CapacityRecording picture capacity still pictures Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeAbout built-in memory/cards Recording time capacity motion picturesPress MENU/SET while the message is displayed Setting the clockPress the Camera ON/OFF button Press MENU/SET to setSetting the clock Changing time settingSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →37 Press Display order or time display format, and press To setTake pictures with automatic settings. →24 Auto Scene ModeNormal Picture Mode Take pictures with your own settings. →27Recording motion pictures →29 Aim the camera and shootTaking still pictures Holding the cameraTurn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF button Press the Playback buttonView pictures →31, 34 Taking pictures once againRecording motion pictures in →29 Focus displayAutomatic Scene Detection Using flashTaking pictures with automatic settings Auto Scene Mode About Backlight CompensationAuto Scene Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Return to desired composition Adjusting focusAdjust focus according to subject Shortest recording distanceRecording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recordingPress the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion pictures Recording motion picturesSelected scene Scenes for motion picture Viewing your pictures Normal Play Press again to enterZooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackViewing your pictures Normal Play Searching pictures by their recording date Calendar Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and pressOperations during motion picture playback Deleting pictures Press to delete displayed pictureUse to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SET Delete MultiDeleting pictures Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Setting the menuPress To select AF Mode and press Press MENU/SETRec menu Setup menuMenu type Motion Picture menuUsing the Setup menu Light Freq 50Hz / 60Hz Reset Reset Rec. settings?Reset setup parameters? Auto ReviewContent of the card Built-in memory When a card/built-inRestored. Check FormatChanging recording information display Recording ModePlayback Mode Press to change displayUsing Zoom Zoom In/OutOptical Zoom Using ZoomZoom types and use Extended Optical ZoomAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Taking pictures with flashShutter speeds for each flash mode Scene ModeTaking pictures with flash Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Press the shutter button fully again to end recordingTips About panorama playback Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menu Taking pictures according to the sceneScenery Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModePortrait SportsNight Portrait Night SceneryFood Baby SunsetHigh Sens Setting guide Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Picture SizeUsing the Rec menu SensitivitySensitivity 100 1600 Setting White Balance manually White BalanceAF Mode Using the Rec menu AWB operational rangeDigital Zoom Recording mode Settings on / OFFSetting Description BurstColor Mode Recording mode Settings Standard / B&W / SepiaRed-Eye Removal Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF Date StampClock Set 169 Using the Motion Picture menuRec Quality 1280x720 pixelsDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Different playback methods Playback ModeSlide Show Operations during Slide ShowCalendar Category SelectionSelect category with cursor button and press MENU/SET Recording information such as Scene ModesUsing the Playback menu ResizeUsing the Playback menu Protect To clear allCopy Using with your PC Computer specificationsPHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7 Using the supplied softwareUsing with your PC LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOCheck the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LECopying still pictures and motion pictures Connect camera to computerGetting Ready Windows To cancel connectionFolder and file names on computer MacPrinting Connect camera to printerMulti Select Printing multiple picturesPrinting Select AllSettings Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SETPrinting with date and text Using computerUsing printer Printing in storeRecording Recording Mode →21List of LCD monitor displays Recording quality →63Playback List of LCD monitor displaysMessage displays Message displays Memory card parameter errorRead Error / Write Error Please check the card Insert SD card again Try another cardCannot record pictures Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully chargedCamera does not work even if the camera is turned on Recorded pictures look whiteTroubleshooting No flash emitted Brightness is unstableMonitor flickers indoors Multiple flashes are emittedThumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen Playback volume and beep volume are lowIncorrect date displayed in Calendar Red areas in pictures appear blackenedCannot communicate with the computer Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges of pictures are cut off when printing Computer does not recognize card only reads built-in memoryCamera is hot Menu not displayed in desired languageCamera rattles if shaken Lens makes a clicking noiseWhen in use Usage cautions and notesMemory cards Usage cautions and notesAbout AC adaptor supplied Personal Information Disclaimer
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