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Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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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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Basic Operating Instructions

please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.

Digital Camera

DMC-F3
Model No.
1AG6P1P5701--(S)
VQT2R80

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. 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 Basic Operating Instructions Model No. please read the instructions completely. Digital Camera...
  • Page 2 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 these Operating Instructions.

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. DMC-F3 (ENG) VQT2R80...
  • Page 4 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-F3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
  • Page 5 ∫ 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. •...

  • Page 6: Battery Charger

    AC outlet configuration. ∫ Cautions for Use • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)... 22 Specifications ... 24 Digital Camera Accessory System... 27 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ... 28 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ... 29 : Auto Scene Mode) ... 18 (ENG) VQT2R80...

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    • For information about optional accessories, refer to the Camera Accessory System • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. VQT2R80 (ENG) VU6451023810 “...

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp Microphone LCD monitor [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button [MODE] button 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation B: 4/Macro Mode C: 2/Self-timer button D: 1/Flash setting button In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
  • Page 10 20 Card/Battery door 21 Release lever 22 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
  • Page 12 Normal Picture Mode • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

  • Page 13: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    ¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 14: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S/106B;...

  • Page 15: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.

  • Page 16: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ Ø ] to [ š ] in the Normal Picture Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

  • Page 17: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select the mode. Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of [REC] Modes Auto Scene Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

  • Page 18: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function ( : Auto Scene Mode)

    [REC] Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 19: 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 color changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

  • Page 20: Motion Picture Mode

    [REC] Mode: Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.

  • Page 21: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. • After selecting the Motion picture, press 3 to start playback. [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •...

  • Page 22: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Others Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
  • Page 23 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Max. 20 pictures...
  • Page 25 Shutter speed: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video/ audio: Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin) Dimensions: Mass (weight): Operating temperature: Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Language select: 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds,...
  • Page 26 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B): Input: Output: Equipment mobility: Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S/106B): Voltage/capacity: VQT2R80 (ENG) Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging) Movable Information for your safety...

  • Page 27: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCF10PP DMW-AC5PP DMW-DCC4 RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K RP-SDP16GU1K RP-SDP08GU1K RP-SDP04GU1K RP-SDP02GU1K RP-SDR08GU1A RP-SDR04GU1A RP-SDR02GU1A Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change. ¢ Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;...

  • Page 28: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    Street Address City TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY VQT2R80 (ENG) Description Price Each Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping &...

  • Page 29: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
  • Page 30 Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare us.panasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
  • Page 31 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
  • Page 32 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 33 MEMO (ENG) VQT2R80...
  • Page 34 • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in Indonesia...

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