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    P For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) or , contact us via the web at: http://www .panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT3E21 M1210KZ0 Basic Owner ’ s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-S3 DMC-S1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . More detailed instructions [...]

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    2 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 3 Dear Customer , Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Y ou 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 the time to fill in the information below . The serial number is on the tag loc[...]

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    2 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 3 Dear Customer , Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Y ou 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 the time to fill in the information below . The serial number is on the tag loc[...]

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    4 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 5 W arning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ■ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INST ALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUIL T - IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SP ACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILA TED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK [...]

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    4 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 5 W arning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ■ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INST ALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUIL T - IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SP ACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILA TED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK [...]

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    6 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 7 C on t e nt s S ta n d ar d a c ce s s or i e s Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 201 1. Battery pack * NCA-YN101G • Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. Battery charger DE-A91B Battery char[...]

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    6 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 7 C on t e nt s S ta n d ar d a c ce s s or i e s Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 201 1. Battery pack * NCA-YN101G • Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. Battery charger DE-A91B Battery char[...]

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    8 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 9 N a me s o f pa rt s Cursor button [MENU/SET] (menu display/set) Left cursor button (◄) • Self-timer Down cursor button (▼) • Changing information display Up cursor button (▲) • Exposure Compensation Right cursor button (►) • Flash ● In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by?[...]

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    8 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 9 N a me s o f pa rt s Cursor button [MENU/SET] (menu display/set) Left cursor button (◄) • Self-timer Down cursor button (▼) • Changing information display Up cursor button (▲) • Exposure Compensation Right cursor button (►) • Flash ● In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by?[...]

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    10 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 1 1 C h ar gi n g th e b a t te ry ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit The batteries that can be used with this unit are NCA-YN101G (supplied) and DMW-BCK7PP (optional). It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in so[...]

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    10 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 1 1 C h ar gi n g th e b a t te ry ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit The batteries that can be used with this unit are NCA-YN101G (supplied) and DMW-BCK7PP (optional). It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in so[...]

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    12 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 13 I n se rt i n g a nd r e mo vi n g th e c a r d ( o pt io n a l )/ th e b at te r y ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101G: supplied or DMW-BCK7PP: optional). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Insert the card fully , otherwise it may be damaged. Pic[...]

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    12 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 13 I n se rt i n g a nd r e mo vi n g th e c a r d ( o pt io n a l )/ th e b at te r y ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101G: supplied or DMW-BCK7PP: optional). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Insert the card fully , otherwise it may be damaged. Pic[...]

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    14 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 15 S e tt in g t he m e n u S e tt in g t he c l o c k Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu, [Rec] menu and [Playback] menu. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Normal Picture] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET[...]

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    14 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 15 S e tt in g t he m e n u S e tt in g t he c l o c k Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu, [Rec] menu and [Playback] menu. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Normal Picture] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET[...]

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    16 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 17 S e le ct i n g t he R e co rd i n g M od e T a k in g p i c tu re s w it h a u t om at i c se tt i n g s [I nt el li ge nt Au t o ] M od e Recording Mode: Press the Power button ( ) The power is turned on. Press the [MODE] button ( ) Press ▲▼◄► to select the Recording Mode Press [MENU/SET] ( ) [Intelligent[...]

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    16 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 17 S e le ct i n g t he R e co rd i n g M od e T a k in g p i c tu re s w it h a u t om at i c se tt i n g s [I nt el li ge nt Au t o ] M od e Recording Mode: Press the Power button ( ) The power is turned on. Press the [MODE] button ( ) Press ▲▼◄► to select the Recording Mode Press [MENU/SET] ( ) [Intelligent[...]

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    18 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 19 T a k in g p i c tu re s w it h a u t om at i c se tt i n g s [I nt el li ge nt Au t o ] M od e (C o n t i n u ed ) Recording Mode: T a k in g m o t io n p i c tu re s [ M o ti on P ic tu re ] Mo de Recording Mode: ■ Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum [...]

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    18 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 19 T a k in g p i c tu re s w it h a u t om at i c se tt i n g s [I nt el li ge nt Au t o ] M od e (C o n t i n u ed ) Recording Mode: T a k in g m o t io n p i c tu re s [ M o ti on P ic tu re ] Mo de Recording Mode: ■ Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum [...]

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    20 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 21 R e ad in g t he O w n e r ’ s M a n ua l (P D F f or mat ) V i e wi ng y o u r p ic t u r es [ N o rm al P la y] Playback Mode: D e le ti n g pi ct u r e s Playback Mode: Press the Playback button ( ) Press ◄► to select the picture ● T o play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, and then[...]

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    20 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 21 R e ad in g t he O w n e r ’ s M a n ua l (P D F f or mat ) V i e wi ng y o u r p ic t u r es [ N o rm al P la y] Playback Mode: D e le ti n g pi ct u r e s Playback Mode: Press the Playback button ( ) Press ◄► to select the picture ● T o play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, and then[...]

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    22 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 23 R e ad in g t he O w n e r ’ s M a n ua l (P D F f or mat ) ( Co nt i n u e d ) S p ec if i c a ti on s ■ When the Owner ’ s Manual (PDF format) will not open Y ou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Owner ’s Manual (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM [...]

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    22 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 23 R e ad in g t he O w n e r ’ s M a n ua l (P D F f or mat ) (C on t i n u e d ) S p ec if i c a ti on s ■ When the Owner ’ s Manual (PDF format) will not open Y ou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Owner ’s Manual (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM [...]

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    24 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 25 S p ec if i c a ti on s ( C o n t i n u e d ) Shutter speed 8 to 1/1600 th 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: (ISO ) Approx. 40 cm (1.3[...]

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    24 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 25 S p ec if i c a ti on s ( C o n t i n u e d ) Shutter speed 8 to 1/1600 th 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: (ISO ) Approx. 40 cm (1.3[...]

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    26 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 27 S p ec if i c a ti on s ( C o n t i n u e d ) O p ti on a l ac ce s s o ri es Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A91B): Information for your safety Input 1 10 V to 240 V ~ 50/60Hz, 0.2 A Output 4.2 V 0.43 A (Battery charging) Equipment mobility: Movable Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic NCA-YN101G): Information for [...]

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    26 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 27 S p ec if i c a ti on s ( C o n t i n u e d ) O p ti on a l ac ce s s o ri es Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A91B): Information for your safety Input 1 10 V to 240 V ~ 50/60Hz, 0.2 A Output 4.2 V 0.43 A (Battery charging) Equipment mobility: Movable Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic NCA-YN101G): Information for [...]

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    28 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 29 D i gi ta l C am er a A c c es so r y Or de r F or m Please photocopy this form when placing an order . 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity T otal Price Subtotal Y our State & Local Sales T ax Shipping & Handling 6.95 T otal Enclosed 3.Method of payment (ch[...]

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    28 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 29 D i gi ta l C am er a A c c es so r y Or de r F or m Please photocopy this form when placing an order . 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity T otal Price Subtotal Y our State & Local Sales T ax Shipping & Handling 6.95 T otal Enclosed 3.Method of payment (ch[...]

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    30 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 31 VQT1N09 (ENG) 12 Mail-In Ser vice For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puer to Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product pr epaid to: Panasoni c Exchange Ce nter 4900 Geor ge McV ay Drive Suite B McAllen , TX 78503 panacare @ us.panasonic.com When shipp ing the unit, careful ly pack, include al l accessori es,[...]

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    30 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 31 VQT1N09 (ENG) 12 Mail-In Ser vice For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puer to Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product pr epaid to: Panasoni c Exchange Ce nter 4900 Geor ge McV ay Drive Suite B McAllen , TX 78503 panacare @ us.panasonic.com When shipp ing the unit, careful ly pack, include al l accessori es,[...]

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    32 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 33 M E MO VQT1N09 (ENG) 14 As of N ovember 2009 Customer Services Dir ectory (United States and Pu erto Rico) Obtain P roduct I nformation and Operating Assist ance; locate y our nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Pa rts and Accessories; o r make Customer Service and L iterature re quests by visiting our Web S[...]

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    32 VQT3E21 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3E21 33 M E MO VQT1N09 (ENG) 14 As of N ovember 2009 Customer Services Dir ectory (United States and Pu erto Rico) Obtain P roduct I nformation and Operating Assist ance; locate y our nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Pa rts and Accessories; o r make Customer Service and L iterature re quests by visiting our Web S[...]

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    • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickT ime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware T aiwan Inc. • Other names, company names, and product names pri[...]

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    • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickT ime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware T aiwan Inc. • Other names, company names, and product names pri[...]