Panasonic DMC-F5 owner manual Memory cards, Usage cautions and notes

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Usage cautions and notes

Memory cards

To prevent damage to cards and data

Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity.

Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.

Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.

When disposing of/transferring memory cards

If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera or computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, we recommend physically destroying them or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.

LCD Monitor

Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage the monitor.

In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor may appear slightly darker than normal immediately after the camera is turned on. Normal brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

About charging the battery

The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time.

Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.

Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.

(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.)

If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please purchase a new battery.

When charging:

Wipe dirt from the battery terminal with a dry cloth.

Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause faults).

Do not peel off or scratch the covering on the battery. Using a battery with a part of or all of its covering removed or broken may cause malfunction.

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Contents Customers only Register online atContents Application Record ContentsApplication View Connecting with other devicesContents Recording modeBefore use Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upCamera handling Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →90 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright lawsOptional accessories Standard AccessoriesSpeaker →39 Names and Functions of Main PartsLens Microphone →22Tripod Mount →92 Card/Battery door →121213 Hand strap eyeletCursor button →below Mode button →21Zoom button →43 Motion picture button →22About 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 optionalType of Card Capacity About built-in memory/cardsSaving your pictures cards and built-in memory Compatible memory cards optionalRecording time capacity motion pictures Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeAbout built-in memory/cards Recording picture capacity still picturesPress MENU/SET to set Setting the clockPress the Camera ON/OFF button Press MENU/SET while the message is displayedDisplay order or time display format, and press To set Changing time settingSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →37 Press Setting the clockTake pictures with your own settings. →27 Auto Scene ModeNormal Picture Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. →24Holding the camera Aim the camera and shootTaking still pictures Recording motion pictures →29Taking pictures once again Press the Playback buttonView pictures →31, 34 Turn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF buttonFocus display Recording motion pictures in →29About Backlight Compensation Using flashTaking pictures with automatic settings Auto Scene Mode Automatic Scene DetectionAuto Scene Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Shortest recording distance Adjusting focusAdjust focus according to subject Return to desired compositionPress 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 MENU/SET Setting the menuPress To select AF Mode and press Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETMotion Picture menu Setup menuMenu type Rec menuUsing the Setup menu Auto Review Reset Reset Rec. settings?Reset setup parameters? Light Freq 50Hz / 60HzFormat When a card/built-inRestored. Check Content of the card Built-in memoryPress to change display Recording ModePlayback Mode Changing recording information displayZoom In/Out Using ZoomExtended Optical Zoom Using ZoomZoom types and use 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 menuSports Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModePortrait SceneryNight Scenery Night PortraitFood Sunset BabyHigh Sens Picture Size Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Setting guideSensitivity Using the Rec menuSensitivity 100 1600 White Balance Setting White Balance manuallyUsing the Rec menu AWB operational range AF ModeBurst Recording mode Settings on / OFFSetting Description Digital ZoomRecording mode Settings Standard / B&W / Sepia Color ModeRed-Eye Removal Date Stamp Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFClock Set 1280x720 pixels Using the Motion Picture menuRec Quality 169Different playback methods Playback Mode Operations during Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSlide Show Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SETRecording information such as Scene Modes Category SelectionSelect category with cursor button and press MENU/SET CalendarResize Using the Playback menuUsing the Playback menu To clear all ProtectCopy Computer specifications Using with your PCLoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7 Using the supplied softwareUsing with your PC PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOCheck the environment of your PC Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied softwareConnect camera to computer Copying still pictures and motion picturesGetting Ready Mac To cancel connectionFolder and file names on computer WindowsConnect camera to printer PrintingSelect All Printing multiple picturesPrinting Multi SelectUse cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET SettingsPrinting in store Using computerUsing printer Printing with date and textRecording quality →63 Recording Mode →21List of LCD monitor displays RecordingList of LCD monitor displays PlaybackMessage displays Insert SD card again Try another card Memory card parameter errorRead Error / Write Error Please check the card Message displaysRecorded pictures look white Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully chargedCamera does not work even if the camera is turned on Cannot record picturesTroubleshooting Multiple flashes are emitted Brightness is unstableMonitor flickers indoors No flash emittedRed areas in pictures appear blackened Playback volume and beep volume are lowIncorrect date displayed in Calendar Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screenComputer does not recognize card only reads built-in memory Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges of pictures are cut off when printing Cannot communicate with the computerLens makes a clicking noise Menu not displayed in desired languageCamera rattles if shaken Camera is hotUsage cautions and notes When in useUsage cautions and notes Memory cardsAbout AC adaptor supplied Disclaimer Personal Information