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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Basic Owner's Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Basic Owner's Manual

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Digital Camera

DMC-S3
Model No.
DMC-S1
completely.
VQT3E21
M1210KZ0

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    “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 VQT3E21 M1210KZ0...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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.

  • Page 3: Fcc Note

    Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-S3 DMC-S1 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America DMC-S3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer...
  • Page 4 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. •...

  • Page 5: Battery Charger

    AC outlet configuration. ■ 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.).

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ..2 Before use Basics Standard accessories ....7 Selecting the Names of parts......8 Recording Mode .......16 Cursor button ........9 Taking pictures with automatic settings Preparations [Intelligent Auto] Mode .....17 Taking motion pictures Charging the battery ....10 [Motion Picture] Mode ....19 Inserting and removing the card Viewing your pictures...

  • Page 7: Before Use

    • 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.

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Shutter button Speaker DC coupler cover Power button Flash Lens barrel Card/Battery door Lens Tripod receptacle • Ensure that the tripod is Microphone stable. Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Hand strap eyelet Zoom button We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

  • Page 9: Cursor Button

    ● Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). ● When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (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 disconnected, the motion picture being recorded using the AC adaptor will not be recorded.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.
  • Page 11 • [Normal Picture] Mode • 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].)

  • Page 12: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery Turn off the power and slide the card/battery door out ( ) before opening the door ( ) as illustrated Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery.

  • Page 13: Picture Save Destination (Cards And Built-In Memory)

    ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101G: supplied or DMW-BCK7PP: optional). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Insert the card fully, otherwise it may be damaged. Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ■...

  • Page 14: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press the Power button ( ) [Please set the clock] is displayed. Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press ◄► to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press ▲▼...

  • Page 15: Setting The Menu

    Setting the menu Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu, [Rec] menu and [Playback] menu. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from in the [Normal Picture] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 16: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Selecting the Recording Mode Press the Power button ( ) The power is turned on. Press the [MODE] button ( ) Press ▲▼◄► to select the Recording Mode Press [MENU/SET] ( ) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Taking pictures with automatic settings. [Normal Picture] Mode Take pictures with your own settings.

  • Page 17: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings

    Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face,” “movement,” “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.
  • Page 18 Taking pictures with automatic settings (Continued) Recording Mode: [Intelligent Auto] Mode ■ Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue icon for two seconds. People and night scenery are People are detected detected...

  • Page 19: Taking Motion Pictures

    Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Press the [MODE] button Press ▲▼◄► to select [Motion Picture] Mode Press [MENU/SET] Start recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Press halfway Press fully (adjust the focus) (start recording) End recording Elapsed recording time Press fully ●...

  • Page 20: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]

    Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: Press the Playback button ( ) Press ◄► to select the picture ● To play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, and then press ▲ to start playback. ●...

  • Page 21: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) 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 Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied) Click the “Owner’s Manual”...

  • Page 22: For Macintosh

    ■ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (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 23: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.2 W Consumption When playing back: 0.7 W Camera effective 14,100,000 pixels (DMC-S3) pixels 12,100,000 pixels (DMC-S1) Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels (DMC-S3) 12,700,000 pixels (DMC-S1) Primary color filter Lens...
  • Page 24 Specifications (Continued) Shutter speed 8 to 1/1600 th Exposure (AE) AUTO (Program AE) Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Metering Mode Multiple LCD monitor 2.7” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 230,400 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %) Flash Flash range: (ISO ) Approx.
  • Page 25 Dimensions Approx. 98.8 mm (W) x 58.8 mm (H) x 20.9 mm (D) [3.89” (W) x 2.31” (H) x 0.82” (D)] (excluding the projection part) Mass With card and battery: Approx. 117 (0.26 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 100 (0.22 lb) Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) temperature...
  • Page 26 Specifications (Continued) Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A91B): Information for your safety Input 110 V to 240 V ~ 50/60Hz, 0.2 A Output 4.2 V 0.43 A (Battery charging) Equipment mobility: Movable Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic NCA-YN101G): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity 3.6 V / 660 mAh...

  • Page 27: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Product name: Battery pack Product no.: DMW-BCK7PP ● Performance identical to supplied battery pack. ● Recommended for taking on holiday, etc. Product name: AC adaptor Product no.: DMW-AC5PP Purchase the AC adaptor and DC coupler as a set. They cannot be used individually with this camera.

  • Page 28: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 VQT3E21 (ENG)

  • 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 Limited Warranty for P_eng.fm 12 ページ ２００９年１１月２６日　木曜日　午後５時 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 時０分 Limited Warranty for P_eng.fm 13 ページ ２００９年１１月２６日　木曜日　午後５時 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 時０分 MEMO (ENG) VQT3E21...
  • Page 34 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in China...
  • Page 35 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in China...

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