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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
(Continued)
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory
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Built-in memory (DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB/DMC-S1: Approx. 20 MB)
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Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (→62).
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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
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[QVGA] in [Rec Quality] can only be available to record motion pictures in the built-in
memory.
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Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card
Capacity
SD Memory Cards
8 MB – 2 GB
SDHC Memory Cards
4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards
48 GB, 64 GB
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SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example) Class 6
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Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been
formatted with a computer or another device. (→30)
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If the write-protect switch is set to "LOCK", the card cannot be used to
record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
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It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to
be damaged).
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Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
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if not.
Notes
• Can be used with devices compatible with the
respective formats.
• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that
your computer and other devices support this type
of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• Only the cards listed on the left with the given
capacities are supported.
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• Using a card of SD Speed "Class 6"
or above is
recommended for recording motion pictures.
Switch (LOCK)
Remaining battery and memory capacity
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.
Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press ▼ to
display on/off)
Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)
When in operation
(Card) or
(Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writing, reading, deletion or
formatting. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, card, AC adaptor (optional)
or DC coupler (optional), as this can cause data loss or damage.
Keep the camera away from vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera
operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.
Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
The number of pictures you can take and the recording time varies in proportion to card
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).
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When [Upload Set] is set, the number of pictures that can be recorded or the recording
time may decrease.
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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
[Picture Size]
Built-in memory
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14M
1
13
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2
12M
4
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∗
1
2
5M
26
9
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1
2
0.3M
410
115
• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, "+99999" is displayed.
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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
[Rec Quality]
Built-in memory
[HD]
—
[VGA]
—
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[QVGA]
2 min 30 s
1
41 s
2
• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous recording exceeding
2 GB is not possible. (Example: [8 min 20 s] with [HD]) To record more than 15 minutes or 2 GB, press
the shutter button again. (Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.)
The time displayed in the table is the total time.
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1
DMC-S3
2
DMC-S1
(flashes red)
2 GB
4 GB
330
670
450
910
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∗
∗
∗
1
2
1
2
650
890
1300
1780
5300
10050
19940
2 GB
4 GB
8 min 10 s
16 min 20 s
21 min 40 s
43 min 10 s
1 h 2 min
2 h 4 min
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16 GB
2740
3720
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1
2
7280
81340
16 GB
1 h 7 min
2 h 56 min
8 h 28 min
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