Panasonic DMC-FT5/DMC-TS5 operating instructions 114

Recording

2Press 3/4 to select [Start Shooting] and then press [MENU/SET].

3Press the shutter button fully.

•The recording starts automatically.

•If the recording interval is set to 40 seconds or more, this unit will turn off automatically while in recording standby. [Time Lapse Shot] is continued even with the power turned off. When the recording start time arrives, the power turns on automatically. To turn on the power manually, press the camera [ON/OFF] button or press and hold [(].

•To stop the Time Lapse Shooting partway through, press [MENU/SET] or [(] with the power turned on, and end the recording on the displayed confirmation screen.

•This function is not for use in a security camera.

•If you leave the unit somewhere to perform [Time Lapse Shot], please be careful of theft.

•Recording for long periods in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, or in warm, wet environments may cause a malfunction, so please be careful.

•When the recording interval is set to a value of less than 1 minute and the previous recording has not finished yet, recording may be skipped.

•We do not recommend using [Time Lapse Shot] while underwater.

•When the [Alert] is set to [ON], a warning sound will be emitted. Check this setting is suitable for the recording environment.

•The unit is fixed to the zoom position prior to the start of recording.

•It cannot be used in the following case.

–[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)

•When using [Time Lapse Shot], the GPS positioning does not work.

•We recommend to use a fully charged battery.

•In situations that require longer recording time such as when recording in [Starry Sky] of the Scene Mode or when recording in a dark place, we recommend you use an AC adaptor (optional).

•We recommend that you use a tripod when performing [Time Lapse Shot] by using an AC adaptor (optional).

•[Time Lapse Shot] will be cancelled partway through in the following cases.

–When the charge on the battery runs out

–When the number of recordable pictures drops to none

•Do not connect the AV cable (optional), the HDMI micro cable (optional), or the USB connection cable (supplied) during Time Lapse Shooting.

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