Panasonic DMC-XS3 Operating Instructions

[ENGLISH]

Flash

Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp

Lens

LCD monitor

[MODE] button

Charging lamp

Zoom button

Motion picture button

Cursor buttons 3(

)/4(DISP.)/2(ë)/1(‰)

[(] (Playback) button

[MENU/SET] button

[Q.MENU]/ [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button

Strap eyelet

Speaker

Camera [ON/OFF] button

Microphone

Shutter button

Tripod mount

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

Release lever

Card/Battery door

To power outlet

microSD Memory Card (optional)

• The following cards, which conform to the SD standard, can be used with this unit.

(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

microSD Memory Card (64 MB to 2 GB)

microSDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

Battery PackUSB Connection Cable

AC Adaptor

Strap eyelet

• To prevent dropping,

be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist.

Charging lamp

Hand Strap

Flash

Microphone

Tripod mount

• A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm

(0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if attached.

Lens

Speaker

AF Assist Lamp

ISO

1/601/601/60

F2.8F2.8

F2.8

[MODE] button

Cursor buttons

• Press 3/4/2/1 to select

[Intelligent Auto], and then press [MENU/ SET].

Shutter button

• Press the shutter button halfway to focus,

and then press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

Basic Operating

Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-XS3

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/ index.html?model=DMC-XS3&dest=EB

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Panasonic Corporation

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 Panasonic Corporation 2013

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waste electrical and electronic equipment or

waste batteries.

More detailed information is contained in

“Operating Instructions for advanced features

(PDF format)”.

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic

Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them

handy for future reference. 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 these Operating Instructions.

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.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily

accessible.

manual for future use.

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F0713YS0

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital Camera Bottom

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask

for the correct method of disposal.

Do not heat or expose to flame.

•

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time

with doors and windows closed.

Warn ing

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or

incinerate.

∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

•

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary

circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

∫ Cautions for Use

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine

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Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCL7E).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such

as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be

disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely

affecting the pictures and/or 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 this

unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning

properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (supplied).

Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or

sound may be adversely affected.

Features of the Camera

The body of an ultra-thin classical design is equipped an

optical zoom lens ranging from 24 mm in wide angle to

120 mm in telephoto.

Equipped with a 14-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS

sensor, the camera enables you to take clear pictures,

even those of night scenery or a dark room. The camera

is also capable of recording full high-definition motion

pictures.

Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

Product numbers correct as of July 2013. These may be subject to change.

Battery Pack (DMW-BCL7E) AC Adaptor (VSK0775) USB Connection Cable

(K1HY08YY0031) Hand Strap (VFC4297)

• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase

the accessories separately.)

∫ Optional Accessories

Battery Pack: DMW-BCL7 USB Connection Cable: DMW-USBC1 AV Cable: DMW-AVC1

•

Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.

Names of Main Parts

Preparations

Charging time Approx. 150 min

Tips for taking good pictures

Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• Be careful not to put your fingers

on the flash, AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc.

Selecting the Recording Mode

1 Press [MODE]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the

Recording Mode.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

∫ List of Recording Modes

Intelligent Auto Mode

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

Normal Picture Mode

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Creative Control Mode

Record while checking the image effect. This mode allows you to select any of the 13 image effects including [Old Days], [High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].

Panorama Shot Mode

This mode allows you to take panorama pictures. This mode allows you to select any of the 11 image effects including [Old Days], [High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].

Scene Mode

This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. This mode allows you to select any of the 16 scenes including [Portrait], [Scenery], and [Starry Sky].

When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the

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previously set Recording Mode will be set.

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

We recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and record casually.

∫ Scene Detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]

[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]

[i-Night Scenery] [iHandheld Nite Shot]

[i-Sunset]

¢1 Only displayed when the flash is set to [ ]. ¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [ON].

¢1

¢2

Using the Zoom

Recordable pictures

Recordable time

Guideline

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[MODE] button

Cursor buttons

• Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording

Mode, and then press [MENU/SET].

• You can record motion pictures fitting each

Recording Mode. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded in Panorama Shot Mode.)

Motion picture button

• The recording state indicator (red) will flash while recording motion pictures.

• Still pictures can be taken during motion picture recording by pressing the

shutter button. (Simultaneous recording)

Simultaneous recording is not possible when [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA/25p].

• Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

Format

Size

Frame rate

100-0001100-0001100-0001

1/51/51/5

[(] (Playback) button

• Use this to play back pictures.

Cursor buttons

• 2/1: to select the picture

[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button

• [ ]: to delete the displayed picture

USB Connection Cable

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

• This socket is also used when charging the

battery.

• Take care not to subject the socket with water

or other liquids.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide): Press [W] of the zoom button.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele): Press [T] of the zoom button.

Optical Zoom

Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.

Maximum magnification: 5k Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

This function works when any of the picture sizes indicated with is selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality.

Maximum magnification: 10.5k

(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.)

Intelligent Zoom

This function works when [i.Resolution] in the [Rec] menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimising the deterioration of the image quality.

Digital Zoom

This function works when [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON]. Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the original zoom magnification.

Changing Functions and Settings

Functions and settings can be changed using 3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET]. (Some functions and settings will not be available for selection depending on the Recording Mode.)

3(È) The exposure compensation or Auto Bracket setting screen is displayed.

Each time this is pressed, the display on the LCD monitor is switched.

R1m10s

Œ]([Forced Flash Off]

)

4(DISP.)

2(ë)

1(‰)

• The guideline is used for balancing the composition. (This is not displayed

during playback)

The Self-Timer setting screen is displayed.

[ ]([10sec.])/[ ]([2sec.])/[OFF]

The flash setting screen is displayed.

[

‡]([Auto])/[ ]([iAuto])/[ ]([Auto/Red-Eye])/[‰]([Forced Flash On])/

[ ]([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])/[

The menu screen is displayed. This operation is also available during playback.

Menus convenient for taking pictures

∫ [Picture Size]

A picture taken with the camera is saved as picture data of up to approximately 14 million pixels. The smaller the number of pixels is, the greater the number of recordable pictures will be.

Save location 14M(4:3) 5M(4:3) 0.3M(4:3)

Built-in Memory (

Card (2 GB) 330 650 10020

∫ [Quality]

Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.

[A] ([Fine]) When giving priority to the picture quality

[›] ([Standard])

∫ [Sensitivity]

This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

Recording location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Jitter of the subject Increased Less

∫ [Date Stamp]

You can take a picture with date and time of recording.

[W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day.

[WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.

[OFF] —

Approx.

200

MB)

Settings Description of settings

When using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels

36 71 1100

[100] [3200]

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

Settings Description of settings

Recording Motion Pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in MP4 format.

∫ About the recording quality setting

The recording quality for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Quality] of the [Motion Picture] menu.

Settings Size Frame rate Bit rate Aspect ratio

[FHD/25p] 1920k1080

[HD/25p] 1280k720 10 Mbps

[VGA/25p] 640k480 4 Mbps 4:3

25p

20 Mbps

16:9

• When recording to the built-in memory, [Rec Quality] is fixed to [VGA/25p].

∫ Indication of the icon

The maximum continuous recording time of a

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VGA

Recording quality setting Time

[FHD/25p] Up to 20 minutes

[HD/25p]/[VGA/25p] Up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds

single motion picture varies depending on [Rec Quality]. A file of up to 4 GB in size can be recorded.

∫ About the zoom

The optical zoom magnification cannot be changed after starting to record motion pictures, but setting [i.Resolution] in the [Rec] menu to [i.ZOOM] will enable you to zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification. In addition, setting [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON] will enable you to zoom in up to four times the original zoom magnification.

• Depending on the zoom factor, the area displayed at the start of motion picture

recording may differ from the one displayed before the recording.

Tips for Mastering the Use of the Camera

∫ Best Recording Mode for your situation

When you ask someone to take a picture at a travel destination

> Intelligent Auto Mode

When you want to take a zoomed-in picture of flowers

> Intelligent Auto Mode

When you want to take a clear picture of street decoration lights

> Intelligent Auto Mode

[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Mode)

When you want to take a picture of the starry sky

> [Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)

• Use a tripod to take the picture.

• Taking the picture by setting the Self-Timer will reduce camera shake.

When you want to take a picture of people outside

> Intelligent Auto Mode

[Portrait]/[Soft Skin] (Scene Mode)

When you want to take a picture of people indoors

> Intelligent Auto Mode

• Use this mode with the flash.

Playback

Setting the Menu

The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily.

∫ Setting menu items

Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [AF Mode] from [Ø] ([1-Area]) to [š] ([Face Detection])

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 2/1 to select menu and then press [MENU/SET].

Menu Description of settings

[Rec]

[Motion Picture]

[Playback]

[Setup]

The menu lets you set the Colouring, Sensitivity or Number of pixels, etc. of pictures you are recording.

This menu lets you set the setting for motion pictures such as recording quality.

This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

This menu lets you perform the clock settings, beep tone settings and other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.

3 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and

then press [MENU/SET].

• It will switch to the next page when you

reach the bottom. (It will also switch by pressing the zoom button)

4 Press 3/4 to select the setting and

then press [MENU/SET].

• Depending on the menu item, its setting

may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] repeatedly until the screen returns to the recording/playback screen or press the shutter button half-way.

• There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings

being used on the camera due to the specifications.

Connect the PC

∫ Transferring images to a PC

Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).

2 Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC.

• When the image transfer is complete, disconnect the USB connection cable safely.

∫ Playback and editing on a PC

Software for image playback or editing is not supplied with this product. To play back or edit still pictures, use standard software. To play back motion pictures, use the following software: QuickTime/iTunes, provided by Apple (Software supporting MP4 format is required.)

• If software is not installed on your PC, download it from the website of the software

provider.

• For information on how to use software, contact the software provider.

∫ [Online Manual]

For more detail on how to use the camera, refer to “Operating Instructions for advanced features”.

“Operating Instructions for advanced features” can be downloaded from the website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/ index.html?model=DMC-XS3&dest=EB

• Click the desired language.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source: DC 5 V

Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording)

Camera effective pixels Image sensor 1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number

Lens

Image stabiliser Optical method Focus range Normal/

Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second

Exposure (AE) Auto (Programme AE) Metering mode Multiple LCD monitor 2.7q TFT LCD (4:3)

Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Minimum Illumination Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 200 MB)/microSD Memory

Recording file format

Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,

Motion pictures MP4

Audio compression format

Interface

Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)

Analogue video NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu) Audio Audio line output (monaural)

Ter mi nal

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)

Dimensions

(excluding the projecting parts)

Mass Approx. 103 g/0.23 lb (with card and battery)

Operating temperature

Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH

AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0775):

Information for your safety

Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 5 V, 800 mA

Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCL7E):

Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/690 mAh

Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899

• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

• Monday – Friday 9:00 am– 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).

• For further support on your product, please visit our website:

www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

•

Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer

Communications

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at

www.pas-europe.com

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

•

All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished

products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

• microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

• iTunes, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered

in the U.S. and other countries.

• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation.

DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc. This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

0.8 W (When playing back)

14,100,000 pixels

15,300,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Optical 5k zoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera

equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.8 (Wide) to F6.9 (Tele)

Intelligent auto/ Motion picture

Scene Mode

5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 1 m (3.3 feet) (Tele) to ¶

There may be differences in the above settings.

[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

Approx. 7 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second)

Card/microSDHC Memory Card

based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding

AAC

¢ Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using

the USB connection cable.

Approx. 92.2 mm (W)k54.4 mm (H)k18.5 mm (D)

(W)

k2.14q

(H)

k0.73q

[3.63q

(D)]

Approx. 89 g/0.21 lb (excluding card and battery) 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

Centre Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).