Personal Information, Disclaimer | Panasonic DMC-F5 specs

Usage cautions and notes

Personal Information

If birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information.

Disclaimer

•Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.

Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.

When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera

•To protect your personal information, please reset the settings (→40).

•If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy (→70) them to a memory card if necessary, and then format (→41) the built-in memory.

•Remove the memory card from the camera.

•When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the initial purchase state.

•If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction, consult with the dealer or nearest Service Center.

When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see “When disposing of/ transferring memory cards” in the previous section (→91).

When uploading pictures to online services

•Pictures may contain information that can be used for identifying individuals, such as titles, recording dates, and location information. When uploading pictures to online services, check carefully before uploading.

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Panasonic DMC-F5 owner manual Personal Information, Disclaimer

Contents

Customers only Register online at Contents Application Record Contents Contents Connecting with other devicesRecording mode Application View Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling No compensation for missed shots Always take a test shot firstCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →90 Optional accessories Standard Accessories Lens Names and Functions of Main PartsMicrophone →22 Speaker →39 1213 Card/Battery door →12Hand strap eyelet Tripod Mount →92 Zoom button →43 Mode button →21Motion picture button →22 Cursor button →below Charging battery About batteries that you can use with this unitCamera status Charge Inserting the battery To remove batteryCharging battery Charging the battery through the computer Charging the battery Charging lamp indications Remaining battery To remove card Inserting and removing the card optional Saving your pictures cards and built-in memory About built-in memory/cardsCompatible memory cards optional Type of Card Capacity About built-in memory/cards Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeRecording picture capacity still pictures Recording time capacity motion pictures Press the Camera ON/OFF button Setting the clockPress MENU/SET while the message is displayed Press MENU/SET to set Select 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 set Normal Picture Mode Auto Scene ModeTake pictures with automatic settings. →24 Take pictures with your own settings. →27 Taking still pictures Aim the camera and shootRecording motion pictures →29 Holding the camera View pictures →31, 34 Press the Playback buttonTurn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF button Taking pictures once again Focus display Recording motion pictures in →29 Taking pictures with automatic settings Auto Scene Mode Using flashAutomatic Scene Detection About Backlight Compensation Auto Scene Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Adjust focus according to subject Adjusting focusReturn to desired composition Shortest recording distance Recording 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 Press again to enter Viewing your pictures Normal Play Zooming 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 Press to delete displayed picture Deleting pictures Use to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SET Delete MultiDeleting pictures Press To select AF Mode and press Setting the menuPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Press MENU/SET Menu type Setup menuRec menu Motion Picture menu Using the Setup menu Reset setup parameters? Reset Reset Rec. settings?Light Freq 50Hz / 60Hz Auto Review Restored. Check When a card/built-inContent of the card Built-in memory Format Playback Mode Recording ModeChanging recording information display Press to change display Zoom In/Out Using Zoom Zoom types and use Using ZoomOptical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom Taking pictures with flash Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is Shutter 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 Taking pictures according to the scene Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menu Portrait Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeScenery Sports Night Portrait Night SceneryFood Baby SunsetHigh Sens Recording mode Settings Using the Rec menuSetting guide Picture Size Using the Rec menu SensitivitySensitivity 100 1600 White Balance Setting White Balance manually Using the Rec menu AWB operational range AF Mode Setting Description Recording mode Settings on / OFFDigital Zoom Burst Color Mode Recording mode Settings Standard / B&W / SepiaRed-Eye Removal Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF Date StampClock Set Rec Quality Using the Motion Picture menu169 1280x720 pixels Different playback methods Playback Mode Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Operations during Slide Show Select category with cursor button and press MENU/SET Category SelectionCalendar Recording information such as Scene Modes Resize Using the Playback menu Using the Playback menu To clear all Protect Copy Computer specifications Using with your PC Using with your PC Using the supplied softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7 LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7 Check the environment of your PC Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOInsert the CD-ROM with the supplied software Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Copying still pictures and motion pictures Connect camera to computerGetting Ready Folder and file names on computer To cancel connectionWindows Mac Connect camera to printer Printing Printing Printing multiple picturesMulti Select Select All Use 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/SET Using printer Using computerPrinting with date and text Printing in store List of LCD monitor displays Recording Mode →21Recording Recording quality →63 List of LCD monitor displays Playback Message displays Read Error / Write Error Please check the card Memory card parameter errorMessage displays Insert SD card again Try another card Camera 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 white Troubleshooting Monitor flickers indoors Brightness is unstableNo flash emitted Multiple flashes are emitted Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback volume and beep volume are lowThumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen Red areas in pictures appear blackened Edges 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 memory Camera rattles if shaken Menu not displayed in desired languageCamera is hot Lens makes a clicking noise Usage cautions and notes When in use Usage cautions and notes Memory cards About AC adaptor supplied Disclaimer Personal Information