Panasonic DMC-S3 manual

Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-S3 DMC-S1 Before use, please read these instructions completely . VQT3E65[...]

2 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 3 Contents Before use Before use .............................................. 4 Standard Accessories ........................... 6 Names of parts....................................... 7 Cursor button ................................................ 7 Preparations Charging the battery ............................. 8 Guidelines f[...]

4 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 5 Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor , or camera body . This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a ha[...]

6 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 7 Names of parts Standard Accessories Cursor button Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ● The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. ● Battery Pack is indicat[...]

8 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 9 Charging the battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this unit. Refer to Basic Operating Instructions about the accessory number of the available optional batteries in your area. It ha[...]

10 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 1 1 Charging the battery (Continued) I nserting and removing the card (optional)/ 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 for some time. ● Battery will be warm during charging and for [...]

12 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 13 I nserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) ■ T o remove • T o remove battery: move lever in direction of arrow . • T o remove card: press down in centre. Lever ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Remove [...]

14 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 15 I nserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Remaining battery and memory capacity Remaining battery (only when using battery) (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery . Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press ▼ to display on/off) Displayed when[...]

16 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 17 The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Setting the clock ● Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing pictures at a digital photo centre or when using [Date Stamp]. ● After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not displa[...]

18 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 19 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Display the screen for Recording Mode selection Select [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pictures Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Optimum settings are made automatically from information such[...]

20 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 21 T aking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: T aking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Optical Zoom and Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Automatically switches to “Optical Zoom” when using maximum Picture Size ( → 46), and to “Extra Optical Zoom” (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for “Extra Opt[...]

22 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 23 V iewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory . Zoom button Press the Playback button • Press again to enter the Recording Mode. Scroll through pictures Previous Next File number P[...]

24 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 25 V iewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Playback Mode: Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Y ou can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar Playback). ■ T o restore Press the T side of the zoom button ■ T o change from 12/30-screen display to single[...]

26 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 27 Setting the menu Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu, [Rec] menu and [Playback] menu. ■ About the menu screen Buttons used in menu operations : [MENU/SET] : Cursor button : [ / ] (Delete/Return) button Menu screen configuration : Menu description : Menu items : Operation guide ■ Menu operat[...]

28 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 29 Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. ( → 26) Item Settings, Notes [Clock Set] ( → 16) Set time, date, and display format. [World T ime] Set the local time at travel destination. ( → 45) [Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination. [Home]: Set date and time at hom[...]

30 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 31 For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. ( → 26) Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. ( → 26) Item Settings, Notes [Language] Change display language. Set the language displayed on the screen. [Demo Mode] View demonstration of functions. [Stabil[...]

32 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 33 T aking pictures with your own settings [Normal Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Aligning the focus ● If a warning is displayed about jitter , use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Selftimer]. ● If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red, correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or change [Sensitivity] settings[...]

34 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 35 Changing recording information display T aking pictures with the self-timer Recording Mode: Y ou can switch between various information shown on the LCD monitor , such as guide lines and recording information. ■ Guide lines • Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording. ● For motion picture or Slide Show play[...]

36 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 37 T aking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Display [Flash] Select the desired type (Can also be selected with ► .) T ype, operations Uses [Auto] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] ∗ 1, ∗ 2 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) T aking pictures of subjec[...]

38 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 39 T aking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording Mode: T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference between brightness of object and background). Depending on the brightness, this may be impossible in some cases. Unde[...]

40 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 41 How to select a scene. ( → 39) Using flash in Scene Modes. ( → 37) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. T ips • Stand as close as possible to subject. [...]

42 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 43 How to select a scene. ( → 39) Using flash in Scene Modes. ( → 37) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes [Night Portrait] T akes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. T ips • Use flash. • Subject should keep still. • T rip[...]

44 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 45 T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Useful features for travel [World T ime] Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) Scene Uses, Tips Notes [Fireworks] T akes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky . T ips • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away . • T ripod r[...]

46 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 47 Using the [Rec] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu ( → 26) [Picture Size] Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. This setting determines how many pictures you can record. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: DMC-S3 DMC-S1 Recording pixel level type Recording pixel level type 14 M 4320×3240 12 M 40[...]

48 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 49 For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu ( → 26) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [White Balance] Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [ A WB] (automatic) / (outdoor , clear sky) / (outdoor , cloudy sky) / (outdoor , shade) / (incandescent light[...]

50 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 51 For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu ( → 26) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [Digital Zoom] Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Digital Zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen. Digital Zoom area • Zoom motion stops momen[...]

52 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 53 Different playback methods (Playback Mode) Playback Mode: Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ■ [Normal Play] ( → 22) ■ [Slide Show] ( → 54) ■ [Filtering Play] ( → 55) ■ [Calendar] ( → 55) ● When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the bui[...]

54 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 55 For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure ( → 53) Different playback methods (Playback Mode) (Continued) Playback Mode: [Slide Show] Automatically plays back still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select playback method [All] Playback of all still pictures [Category Selecti[...]

56 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 57 Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu ( → 26) [Upload Set] Y ou can select pictures on the camera for uploading to image-sharing websites (Facebook or Y ouTube). • Only still pictures can be uploaded to Facebook and only motion pictures can be uploaded to Y [...]

58 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 59 For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu ( → 26) Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in webpages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) Set-up: Press [M[...]

60 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 61 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu ( → 26) [Favorite] By labeling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can enjoy [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play] of these pictures only , or you can delete all pictures except your favourites. Set-up: Pre[...]

62 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 63 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: Using with your PC [Copy] Y ou can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [Playback] menu → Select [Copy] Select the copy method (direction) : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step ). : Copy 1 picture at a t[...]

64 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 65 Using with your PC (Continued) DCIM (Still pictures/motion pictures) 100_P ANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) P1000001.JPG : P1000999.JPG 101_P ANA : 999_P ANA MISC (DPOF files, Favourite) AD_LUMIX (Folder for Web uploading) ∗ 2 LUMIXUP .EXE (Uploading tool) ∗ 1 New folders are created in the following cases: • When picture[...]

66 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 67 Printing Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . ■ T o cancel print Press [MENU/SET]. ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the one supplied. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● T urn off power before inserting or rem[...]

68 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 69 V iewing on TV screen Printing (Continued) Making print settings on the camera Y ou can view still pictures and motion pictures on a TV by connecting the camera to your TV with the A V cable (optional). ● Also consult TV operating manual. Getting Ready: • Complete the [TV Aspect] setting. • Turn of f both the camera and [...]

70 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 71 Press ▼ to change display ( → 34). List of LCD monitor displays ■ In recording ■ In playback ∗ [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. • Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . 1 Recording Mode ( → 18, 21, 32, 39) 2 Picture Size ( → 46) Recording quality [...]

72 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 73 Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . Message displays [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures ( → 22) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. ( → 30) [No additional sel[...]

74 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 75 Q&A T roubleshooting T ry checking these items ( → 74 - 79) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.) Battery , power Camera does not work even if[...]

76 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 77 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) LCD monitor (Continued) Monitor flickers indoors. ● Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent lighting). Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when touched. ● This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual[...]

78 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 79 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) TV , computer , printer (Continued) Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. ● Check [TV Aspect] settings ( → 29). Cannot send pictures to computer . ● Not connected correctly ( → 63). ● Check whether computer has recognised camera. ● Select [PC] when connecting the camera to[...]

80 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 81 Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV , the pictures and sound on the[...]

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