Panasonic DMC-S3, DMC-S1 operating instructions Picture save destination cards and built-in memory

Inserting and removing the card (optional)/

the battery (Continued)

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

■Built-in memory (DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB/DMC-S1: Approx. 20 MB)

●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (→62).

●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ●[QVGA] in [Rec Quality] can only be available to record motion pictures in the built-in

memory.

■Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

•Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

•Using a card of SD Speed “Class 6”∗ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.

∗SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example) Class 6

●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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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 no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

When in operation

(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.

While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writing, reading, deletion or formatting. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional), as this can cause data loss or damage.

Keep the camera away from vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time varies in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

●When [Upload Set] is set, the number of pictures that can be recorded or the recording time may decrease.

■Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

•When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

■Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. To record more than 2 GB, press the shutter button again. (Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.) The time displayed in the table is the total time.

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