Panasonic DMC-S1 Digital Zoom, Burst, Color Mode, AF Assist Lamp, Red-Eye Removal DMC-S3 only

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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.

• Zoom motion stops momentarily when entering Digital Zoom range.

 

 

• Within Digital Zoom range, AF area is displayed

Digital Zoom area

larger when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

 

 

 

 

• We recommend using a tripod and [Selftimer].

The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [High Sens.] Scene Mode.

Cannot change the setting in [Motion Picture] Mode. The setting in other Recording Mode is applied.

[Burst]

Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken while shutter button is held down.

Mode:

Settings: /[OFF]

 

Speed

No. of pictures

DMC-S3

Approx. 2 pictures/sec

 

DMC-S1

The burst speed differs according

Until card/built-in memory is full

to the writing speed of the card and

 

 

picture size.

 

Focus is fixed from first picture. Exposure and White Balance is adjusted for each picture.

Burst speed may be reduced if ISO Sensitivity is set to high, or if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations.

When burst is selected, the flash is disabled.

When you record subjects in motion where there is a significant difference between light and dark areas, it may not be possible to achieve the optimal exposure.

The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Assist] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes.

For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→26)

[Color Mode]

Set colour effects.

Mode:

Settings: [STANDARD] / [NATURAL] (soft) / [VIVID] (sharp) / [B/W] / [SEPIA] / [COOL] (more blue) / [WARM] (more red)

If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to [NATURAL].

In ([Intelligent Auto] Mode), [STANDARD], [B/W], and [SEPIA] can only be set.

[AF Assist Lamp]

Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.

 

 

Mode:

 

 

Settings: [ON]: Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter

 

 

button (

 

and larger AF area displayed)

 

 

[OFF]: Lamp off

(taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.)

 

 

The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1 m (3.28 feet).

 

 

• Do not block the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close

 

 

range.

 

 

• The AF Assist Lamp’s effective distance becomes shorter when

AF

Assist Lamp

using the zoom and depending on subject conditions.

 

 

The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes.

 

 

[Self Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Scenery], [Sunset], [Fireworks]

 

 

Cannot change the setting in [Motion Picture] Mode. The setting in

 

 

other Recording Mode is applied.

 

 

[Red-Eye Removal] (DMC-S3 only)

Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash

Red-Eye Reduction ().

Mode:

Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

Available only when [AF Mode] is set to (Face Detection).

The red-eye effect may not be corrected under certain conditions. When [ON] is selected, is displayed in the flash icon.

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DMC-S1 Contents Before use Standard Accessories Names of partsAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging the batteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Charging light ChargeInserting and removing the card optional/ the battery Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover Inserting and removing the card optional BatteryUsing the DC coupler optional instead of battery Connect AC adaptor to DC in socket of DC couplerRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Remaining battery and memory capacityPicture save destination cards and built-in memory Press MENU/SET Confirm the setting and press MENU/SET Setting the clockPress the Power button Holding the camera Recording ModeAutomatic Scene Detection To use flashEnd recording Taking pictures with zoomZoom In/Out Scroll through pictures Viewing your pictures Normal PlayPress the Playback button Watching motion picturesDeleting pictures To delete multiple up to 50 or all picturesPress MENU/SET Setting the menuPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Press / several timesUsing the Setup menu Content of the card Deleted When a card/built-inRestored. Check Demo Mode Stabilizer DemoRecording Mode list Select Normal Picture Mode Take a pictureFirst adjust focus according to subject Display the screen for RecordingChanging recording information display Taking pictures with the self-timerDisplay Selftimer Select time duration Press to change displayTaking pictures with flash Available types in each modeAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Display Flash Select the desired typeTaking pictures with Exposure Compensation Display Exposure Select a valueScene Uses, Tips Party NightFood BabySet destination area Useful features for travel World TimeSelect Home Select Destination Set your home area Rec Quality Using the Rec menuPicture Size SensitivityWhite Balance AF ModeSetting White Balance manually AWB operational rangeBurst Color ModeDigital Zoom AF Assist LampDate Stamp Different playback methods Playback ModeStabilizer Clock SetCalendar Slide ShowFiltering Play Upload Set Using the Playback menuSelect Single or Multi Select picture and make setting Select size ResizeSelect Single Select still picture Select OK Select YesProtect To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SETFavorite Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select FavoriteCopy Using with your PCTo cancel connection Select the copy method directionDouble-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it Using PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computerUploading pictures to image-sharing websites Select the upload destinationPrinting multiple pictures To cancel printPrinting Print with dateViewing on TV screen When using TVs with an SD card slotMake settings before selecting Print start Select item Connect camera to TV Turn on TVList of LCD monitor displays PlaybackMessage displays Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on Camera does not work even if power is turned onPower cuts off during use Cannot record picturesNo flash emitted Monitor flickers indoorsDate/age is not displayed Multiple flashes are emittedCannot send pictures to computer Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges cut off pictures when printing Cannot print the dateWhen in use Usage cautions and notes
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