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Basic Operating Instructions

More detailed instructions on the operation
of this camera are contained in "Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)"
in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to
read it.
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Before use, please read these instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-S3
Model No.
DMC-S1
completely.
VQT3E40

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-S3 Model No. DMC-S1 Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    ■ About the battery pack Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic CAUTION Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
  • Page 3 • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Standard accessories Information for Your Safety ..2 Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2011. Before use Basics Battery pack * Hand strap NCA-YN101H VFC4297 Standard accessories ....7 Selecting the •...
  • Page 5: Names Of Parts

    The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual Names of parts product. This manual uses the screens from DMC-S3 as examples in its explanations. Shutter button Speaker Cursor button DC coupler cover Power button [MENU/SET] Up cursor button (▲) (menu display/set) •...
  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    Detach the battery after charging is completed 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.
  • Page 7: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Insert the card fully, otherwise it may be damaged. Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ■ Built-in memory (DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB/DMC-S1: Approx. 20 MB) Insert the battery and card, ● The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when making sure that their the card being used becomes full.
  • Page 8: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Setting the menu The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu, [Rec] menu and [Playback] menu. Press the Power button ( ) Example: Setting [AF Mode] from in the [Normal Picture] Mode [Please set the clock] is displayed.
  • Page 9: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Taking pictures with automatic settings Selecting the Recording Mode [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Press the Power button ( ) Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face,” “movement,” “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the The power is turned on. camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without Press the [MODE] button ( ) the need to make settings manually.
  • Page 10: [Intelligent Auto] Mode

    Taking pictures with automatic settings Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode (Continued) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: ■ Press the [MODE] button Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated Press ▲▼◄►...
  • Page 11: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]

    Viewing your pictures Reading the Operating Instructions [Normal Play] Playback Mode: (PDF format) Press the Playback button ( ) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    20.0 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm)/ Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. F3.1 (Max. W) to F6.5 (Max. T) • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, Digital Zoom Max.
  • Page 13 ) Approx. 40 cm to 3.3 m (Wide) Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB, DMC-S1: Approx. 20 MB)/ SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard)
  • Page 14 Specifications MEMO (Continued) Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A92A): Information for your safety Input 110 V to 240 V ~ 50/60Hz, 0.2 A Output 4.2 V 0.43 A (Battery charging) Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic NCA-YN101H): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity 3.6 V / 660 mAh...
  • Page 15 Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT3E40 M1210KZ0 © Panasonic Corporation 2011...

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