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Panasonic DMC-S3 Operating Instructions
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2 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 3 2 ContentsBefore use Preparations Basics Recording Playback/Editing Connecting with other devices Others 3 4 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 5 Before use Also refer to Usage cautions and notes (80) Camera handling Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, Condensation (lens clouding) Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright laws 4 6 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 7 Names of partsStandard Accessories Cursor button The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the Optional accessories[MENU/SET] Left cursor button () Down cursor button () Up cursor button () Right cursor button () 5 8 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 9 Charging the battery About batteries that you can use with this unitCharging light ([CHARGE]) Plug-in type Inlet type The AC Detach the battery after charging is completed Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time Recording conditions by CIPA standard 6 10 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 11Charging the battery (Continued) I The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. We do not recommend frequently charging the battery. The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. When charging: Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct Close the card/battery door and slide the door in until you hear a locking sound 7 12 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 13I Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. To remove To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LCD monitor Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of battery Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover The possibility to install the camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is The camera cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. If you are leaving When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the 8 14 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 15I Remaining battery and memory capacity Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) When [Upload Set] is set, the number of pictures that can be recorded or the recording Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Built-in memory (DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB/DMC-S1: Approx. 20 MB) Compatible memory cards (optional) Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been If the write-protect switch is set to LOCK, the card cannot be used to It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer Latest information: 9 16 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 17 Setting the clock Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not 10 18 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 19 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Display the screen for Recording Select [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures Automatic Scene Detection According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the If undesired scene type is selected, we recommend manually selecting the The following menu items may be set in [Intelligent Auto] Mode: Backlight Compensation The settings for the following functions are fixed: The following functions cannot be used: Holding the camera To use flash 11 20 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 21 Taking pictures with zoom Taking motion pictures[Motion Picture] Mode Optical Zoom and Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Extra Optical Zoom system Zoom In/Out Focus after adjusting the zoom. Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after Display the screen for Recording Select [Motion Picture] Mode Start recording End recording 12 22 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 23 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]Scroll through pictures To enlarge (Playback Zoom) Watching motion pictures Select the motion picture and start playback Operations during Motion Picture Playback 13 24 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 25 Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Deleting pictures To restore To change from 12/30-screen display to single- screen display Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures Set to multiple screen display Press to delete the displayed picture Select [Yes] Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures Select type of deletion Select the pictures to delete Select [OK] Press to select [Yes], and then press [MENU/ SET] 14 26 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 27 Setting the menu Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu, [Rec] menu About the menu screen Menu operation flow Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Normal Picture] Mode Menu type 15 28 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 29 Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. (26) 16 30 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 31Using the [Setup] menu 17 32 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 33 Taking pictures with your own settings Aligning the focus If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red, First adjust focus according to subject Return to desired composition Subjects/environments which may The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using Digital Select [Normal Picture] Mode Take a picture Recording Mode list 18 34 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 35 Changing recording information display Taking pictures with the self-timer Guide lines For motion picture or Slide Show playback, the operational guidance information is In Recording Mode In Playback Mode Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is Display [Selftimer] Select time duration Take a picture Press to change display 19 36 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 37 Taking pictures with flashDisplay [Flash] Select the desired type Shutter speeds are as follows: The effect of Red-Eye Reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by Available types in each mode (: Available, : Not available, : Default setting) The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is Do not touch or look at the flash (7) from close distances (i.e. a few cm). 20 38 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 39 Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Display [Exposure] Select a value Display the screen for Recording Select [Scene Mode] Select and set the scene Scene menu Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the colouring of The following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and prevents manual [White Balance] can only be set in the following scenes. The types of flash available (37) vary according to the scene. The Scene Mode flash 21 40 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 41How to select a scene. (39) Using flash in Scene Modes. (37) ] [ [Portrait] Recording Mode: [Soft Skin] [Self Portrait] [Scenery] Panorama Assist [Sports] 22 42 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 4323 44 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 45 Useful features for travel [World Time] Set home area Select [Home] Set your home area Set destination area Select [Destination] Set destination area Upon your return To set/release summer time When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is Still pictures and motion pictures recorded after you have specified the destination are 24 46 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 47 Using the [Rec] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (26) Scope of flash recording (37) [Picture Size] Mode: Settings: Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions. [Rec Quality] Mode: Settings: Depending on the motion picture recording environment, static electricity or When recording motion pictures, it is recommended to use a sufficiently charged When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a If you attempt to play motion pictures recorded with the camera on other devices, [Sensitivity] Mode: Settings: [ ] (Intelligent ISO) / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] [ ] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject movement and 25 48 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 49 [White Balance] Mode: Settings: [ We recommend setting to [AWB] or [ ] Setting White Balance manually ( ) [AF Mode] Mode: Settings: / / If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the Face Detection If faces cannot be detected such as when subjects are looking at places other than the 26 50 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 51 [Digital Zoom] The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Assist] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes. Mode: Settings: [ON]/[OFF]Digital Zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen. [Burst] Mode: Settings: /[OFF] Focus is fixed from first picture. Exposure and White Balance is adjusted for each Burst speed may be reduced if ISO Sensitivity is set to high, or if shutter speed is [Color Mode] Mode: Settings: [STANDARD] / [NATURAL] (soft) / [VIVID] (sharp) / [B/W] / [SEPIA] / [AF Assist Lamp] Mode: Settings: [ON]: Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1 m (3.28 feet). The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes. Cannot change the setting in [Motion Picture] Mode. The setting in [Red-Eye Removal] (DMC-S3 only) Mode: Settings: [ON]/[OFF] 27 52 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 53 Different playback methods (Playback Mode) [Normal Play] [Slide Show] [Filtering Play] [Calendar] Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures Cannot change the setting in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. The setting in other Recording 28 54 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 55For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure (53) Select the date from the calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day (24). Different playback methods Playback Mode: [Slide Show] Select playback method Set playback effects Select [Start] with and press [MENU/SET] Press [ / ] to return to menu screen during Slide Show. Operations during Slide Show [Filtering Play] Select the method to narrow down the displayed pictures When [Category Selection] has been selected in step , select a category [Calendar] 29 56 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 57 Using the [Playback] menu 30 58 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 5931 60 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 61 [Favorite] Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting [SINGLE] [MULTI] [Protect] Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting [SINGLE] [MULTI] To clear all To cancel while releasing all 32 62 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 63 Using with your PC Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. [Copy] Select the copy method (direction) When selecting , press to select a picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select [Yes] Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new The following settings will not be copied. Set them again after copying. To cancel connectionTurn on power of both camera and computer Connect camera to computer Select [PC] on the camera Operate with your computer 33 64 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 65Using with your PC For more details, consult your computer operating manual. When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X Windows Macintosh Folder and file names on computer Some computers can read directly from the cameras memory card. Using PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer Read the separate operating instructions for more information about the operating Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it Select the upload destination Because YouTube and Facebook services and specifications are subject to change, Do not upload pictures protected by copyright except when you are the copyright holder 34 66 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 67 Printing Some printers can print directly from the cameras memory card. To cancel print Turn on power of camera and printer Connect camera to printer Select [PictBridge(PTP)] on the camera Press to select a picture to print, and then Select [Print start] Printing multiple pictures Print with date Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. Using computer: Print settings for recording date and text information can be made Using printer: Recording date can be printed by setting [Print with Date] (68) to [ON] 35 68 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 69 Viewing on TV screenPrinting (Continued) Making print settings on the camera Also consult TV operating manual.Connect camera to TV Turn on TV Set to auxiliary input.Turn on camera When using TVs with an SD card slot To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to and make When setting [Print with Date] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the 36 70 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 71 List of LCD monitor displays 37 72 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 73Message displays 38 74 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 75 Q&A Troubleshooting 39 76 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 77Q&A 40 78 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 79Q&A 41 80 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 81 Usage cautions and notes
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