Panasonic DMC-S3K User Manual

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 on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You 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 located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Model No. Serial No.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Information for Your Safety

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

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FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached

installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-S3

Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

DMC-S1

North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

DMC-S3

DMC-S1

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom

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About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.

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About the battery charger

CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILTIN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to

a 120 V AC power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada,

use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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Cautions for Use

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

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 camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

Contents Standard accessories

Information for Your Safety .......2

Before use

Standard accessories ................7

Names of parts............................8

Cursor button ...................................9

Preparations

Charging the battery ................10

Inserting and removing the card

(optional)/the battery ................12

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ...........13

Setting the clock .......................14

Setting the menu ......................15

Basics

Selecting the

Recording Mode .......................16

Taking pictures with automatic

settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode .............17

Taking motion pictures

[Motion Picture] Mode ..............19

Viewing your pictures

[Normal Play] ............................20

Deleting pictures ......................20

Others

Reading the Owner’s Manual

(PDF format) ..............................21

Specifications ...........................23

Optional accessories ...............27

Digital Camera Accessory

Order Form ................................28

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR

U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....29

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Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2011.

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 charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

Hand strap

VFC4297

When purchasing a spare battery, please purchase an optional battery

(DMW-BCK7PP).

• Memory cards and AV cable are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

• If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

USB connection cable

K1HY08YY0017

CD-ROM

VFF0736

• Software: Use it to install the software on your PC.

• Owner’s Manual

Names of parts

Cursor button

Hand strap eyelet

Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp

LCD monitor

[MODE] button

Cursor button

Playback button

[

/ ] (Delete/Return) button

Shutter button

Power button

Flash

Lens barrel

Lens

Microphone

Zoom button

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

Terminal cover

Speaker

DC coupler cover

Card/Battery door

Tripod receptacle

• Ensure that the tripod is stable.

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

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Cursor button

The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. This manual uses the screens from DMC-S3 as examples in its explanations.

[MENU/SET]

(menu display/set)

Left cursor button (◄)

• Self-timer

Down cursor button (▼)

• Changing information display

In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated

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by▲▼◄►.

Up cursor button (▲)

• Exposure Compensation

Right cursor button (►)

• Flash

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler

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(DMW-DCC10; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. If the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or the AC adaptor being

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disconnected, the motion picture being recorded using the AC adaptor will not be recorded. Some tripods or unipods, and some methods of holding the camera

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may block the speaker, making it difficult to hear the beep, etc.

Charging the battery

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress

(approx. 115 min. if fully depleted)

Charge time is approx. 120 min.

for DMW-BCK7PP (optional)

Off: Charging complete

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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 some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge

the battery and set the clock before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C)

(50 °F to 86 °F).

Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger

Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.

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Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress

(approx. 115 min. if fully depleted)

Charge time is approx. 120 min.

for DMW-BCK7PP (optional)

Off: Charging complete

Detach the battery after charging is completed

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Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

Supplied battery DMW-BCK7PP (optional)

Capacity 660 mAh 680 mAh

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

Playback time Approx. 200 min. Approx. 205 min.

DMC-S3

DMC-S1

Approx. 250

Approx. 125

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• [Normal Picture] Mode

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Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50 %RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)

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Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

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Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end → T end, or T end → W end)

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.

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