ENGLISH
Basic Owner's
Manual
Digital Camera
DMC-F5
Model No.
Please read these instructions carefully
before using this product, and save this
manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of
this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual
for advanced features (PDF format)" in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register
(U.S. customers only)
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
© Panasonic Corporation 2013
Printed in China
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-F5
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of
North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer
Marketing Company of
DMC-F5
North America
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on
the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as
your convenient camera information source.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From
Model No.
Dealer Address
Serial No.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner's Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material
for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even
for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
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Product identification marking
Product
Location
Digital Camera
Bottom
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About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period
of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.
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About the AC adaptor
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC
power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
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Cautions for use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCL7PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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. 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.
Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Part numbers are as of January 2013. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
AC adaptor
DMW-BCL7PP
VSK0768
• Charge the battery before use.
USB connection cable
Hand strap
K1HY08YY0033
VFC4737
CD-ROM
VFF1178
• Software
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)
– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
• Owner's Manual for advanced features
• If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's
parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about
obtaining replacement parts.
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Optional Accessories
Battery pack:
DMW-BCL7
USB connection cable: DMW-USBC1
• Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your
local dealer.
Preparations
• Check that this unit is turned off.
To avoid dropping
the camera
Charging lamp
Hand strap
To the electrical
AC adaptor
outlet
Insert the plug until the
terminal part can no
longer be seen.
SD Memory Card (optional)
Battery pack
USB connection cable
Charging time
Approx. 120 min
Recording
• Set the date and time before using the camera.
Camera [ON/OFF]
Zoom button
button
Shutter button
Flash
[MODE] button
to focus
• Use this to select the
to record
recording mode.
Motion picture button
• Use this to record motion
pictures.
Number of recordable still pictures with
Approx. 250 pictures
fully charged battery
Playing Back
Playback button
• Use this to play back pictures.
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Taking pictures once again
• Press Playback button to enter the
recording mode.
Cursor button
•
/
: to select a picture
Delete button
• [ ]: to delete a picture
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source
DC 5.0 V
Power
When recording: 1.2 W
Consumption
When playing back: 0.5 W
Camera
14,100,000 pixels
effective pixels
Image sensor
1/2.33" CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels
Primary color filter
Lens
Optical 5x zoom
f=5 mm to 25 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 140 mm)/
F3.2 (Max. Wide) to F6.5 (Max. Tele)
Focus range
Normal
10 cm (0.33 feet) (Max. Wide) /
1 m (3.3 feet) (Max. Tele) to
Scene Mode
There may be difference in above settings.
Shutter system
Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter
Shutter speed
8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
Exposure (AE)
AUTO (Program AE)
Exposure Compensation
(1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV)
Metering Mode
Multiple
LCD monitor
2.7" TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 230,400 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
Flash
Flash range: (
) Approx. 0.6 m (2.0 feet) to
5.7 m (19 feet) (Max. Wide)
Microphone
Monaural
Speaker
Monaural
Recording
Built-in Memory (Approx. 10 MB) /
media
SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card /
SDXC Memory Card
Recording file
format
Still picture
JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system,
based on Exif 2.3 standard)
Motion
QuickTime Motion JPEG
pictures
(motion pictures with audio)
Interface
Digital
USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Terminal
DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Dimensions
Approx. 97.4 mm (W) × 58.0 mm (H) × 21.5 mm (D)
[3.83" (W) × 2.28" (H) × 0.85" (D)]
(excluding the projection part)
Mass (Weight)
With card and battery: Approx. 121 (0.27 lb)
Excluding card and battery: Approx. 106 (0.23 lb)
Operating
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
temperature
Operating
10%RH to 80%RH
humidity
Language
[ENGLISH] / [ESPAÑOL]
select
AC adaptor
(Panasonic VSK0768): Information for your safety
Input
~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output
5 V, 800 mA
Battery pack (lithium-ion)
(Panasonic DMW-BCL7PP): Information for your safety
Voltage / capacity 3.6 V / 690 mAh
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.