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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Owner's Manual

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DMC-S3
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DMC-S1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT3E45

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-S3 Model No. DMC-S1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3E45...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before use Before use ... 4 Standard Accessories ... 6 Names of parts... 7 Cursor button ...7 Preparations Charging the battery ... 8 Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time ...9 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery ...
  • Page 3 Recording Taking pictures with your own settings [Normal Picture] Mode ... 32 Aligning the focus ... 33 Changing recording information display ... 34 Taking pictures with the self-timer ... 35 Taking pictures with flash ... 36 Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation ...

  • Page 4: Before Use

    Before use ■ Camera handling ■ Condensation (lens clouding) VQT3E45 Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
  • Page 5 ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 7: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Self-timer indicator (→35)/ AF Assist Lamp (→51) LCD monitor (→70) [MODE] button (→32, 53) Cursor button Playback button (→22) ] (Delete/Return) button (→25) [MENU/SET] (menu display/set) (→26) Left cursor button (◄) • Self-timer (→35) Down cursor button (▼) •...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Guidelines For The Number Of Recordable Pictures And Operating Time

    • [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 10 Charging the battery ● The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used for some time. ● Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. ●...

  • Page 11: 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 •...
  • Page 12 ■ To remove • To remove battery: move lever in direction of arrow. ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Remove battery from camera after use.

  • Page 13: Using The Dc Coupler (Optional) Instead Of Battery

    By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor. Insert DC coupler instead of...

  • Page 14: Picture Save Destination (Cards And Built-In Memory)

    [QVGA] in [Rec Quality] can only be available to record motion pictures in the built-in memory. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards ∗...

  • Page 15: Remaining Battery And Memory Capacity

    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.

  • Page 16: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Press the Power button The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press ▲▼ to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] Press ◄►...
  • Page 17 The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Select [Clock Set] from [Setup] or [Rec] menu, perform • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

  • Page 18: 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. Shutter button Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated...

  • Page 19: Automatic Scene Detection

    ■ Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. People are detected Scenery is detected A close-up shot is detected Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does not correspond to any of the above.

  • Page 20: Taking Pictures With Zoom

    Taking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: “Optical Zoom” offers 4 x magnification. You can zoom in even closer without the loss of picture quality by lowering the picture size and using “Extended Optical Zoom.” For zooming in even closer, “Digital Zoom” (→50) is available. Optical Zoom and Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Automatically switches to “Optical Zoom”...

  • Page 21: Taking Motion Pictures

    Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Microphone Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time ● Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after motion picture recording. This is not a fault. ●...

  • Page 22: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]

    Viewing your pictures Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Zoom button Speaker ■ To enlarge (Playback Zoom) Press the T side of the zoom button •...

  • Page 23: Watching Motion Pictures

    Select the motion picture and start playback Motion picture recording time ∗ When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen. Example: After 3 minutes and 30 seconds: [3m30s] ■ Operations during Motion Picture Playback ▲: Pause/Play [MENU/SET]: Stop ◄: Fast rewind (2 steps)

  • Page 24: Viewing As List (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)

    Viewing as list Playback Mode: You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar Playback). ■ To restore Press the T side of the zoom button ■ To change from 12/30-screen display to single- screen display...

  • Page 25: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures (after step Select type of deletion •...

  • Page 26: Setting The Menu

    Setting the menu ■ About the menu screen Buttons used in menu operations : [MENU/SET] : Cursor button ] (Delete/Return) button Menu screen configuration : Menu description : Menu items : Operation guide ■ Menu type [Setup] menu Making the camera more convenient to use •...
  • Page 27 Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu, [Rec] menu and [Playback] menu. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Normal Picture] Mode Press [MENU/SET] The menu options screen is displayed. Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET] Press ▲▼...

  • Page 28: Using The [Setup] Menu

    Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. (→26) [Clock Set], [Auto Review] and [Auto Power Off] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. Item [Clock Set] (→16) [World Time] Set the local time at travel destination.

  • Page 29: [Auto Review]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. (→26) Item [Auto Review] Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them. [Reset] Reset to the default settings. [Output] Adjust the settings used when the camera is connected to a TV via the AV cable (optional).

  • Page 30: [Rotate Disp.]

    Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. (→26) Item [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. [Version Disp.] Check the version of the camera firmware. [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card.

  • Page 31: Language

    For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu. (→26) Item [Language] Change display language. [Demo Mode] View demonstration of functions. Settings, Notes Set the language displayed on the screen. [Stabilizer Demo.] Indicates the extent of jitter detected by the camera (Estimate) Extent of jitter Extent of jitter after stabilization...

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures With Your Own Settings

    Taking pictures with your own settings [Normal Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Shutter button ■ Recording Mode list [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Normal Picture] Mode [Scene Mode] [Motion Picture] Mode ●...

  • Page 33: Aligning The Focus

    Aligning the focus Useful when subject is not in the center of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area with the subject Hold down halfway Return to desired composition Press fully ■ Focus range Distance between the lens and the subject 1 x (Max.

  • Page 34: Changing Recording Information Display

    Changing recording information display You can switch between various information shown on the LCD monitor, such as guide lines and recording information. ● In Recording Mode Recording information ● In Playback Mode Picture information ■ Guide lines • Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording. ●...

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking pictures with the self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Self-timer indicator ● Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is pressed fully.

  • Page 36: Taking Pictures With Flash

    Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Type, operations [Auto] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash ∗ [Auto/Red-Eye] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) [Forced Flash On] • Always flash [Forced On/Red-Eye] • Always flash (reduce red-eye) [Slow Sync./Red-Eye] •...
  • Page 37 ■ Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, ○ ∗ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ – – – – – – – ○ ○ ○ ∗ Set to • The flash cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode and in these Scene Modes: •...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation

    Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording Mode: Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference between brightness of object and background). Depending on the brightness, this may be impossible in some cases. Under-exposed Plus direction ● After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( ●...

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures According To The Scene [Scene Mode]

    Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. ● Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture.

  • Page 40: [Portrait]

    Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Scene Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. [Portrait] Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject. • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards).

  • Page 41: [Panorama Assist]

    How to select a scene. (→39) Using flash in Scene Modes. (→37) Scene Use the supplied software to join multiple pictures into a single panorama picture. Use ▲▼ to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set. Special panorama guidelines will be displayed. Take the picture.

  • Page 42: [Night Portrait]

    Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Scene Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. Tips • Use flash. • Subject should keep still. [Night • Tripod, self-timer recommended. Portrait] Takes clear pictures of night scenes. Tips •...

  • Page 43: [Baby]

    How to select a scene. (→39) Using flash in Scene Modes. (→37) Scene Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. • To record age Select [Age], and press [MENU/SET]. Select [Set] with ▲▼, and press [MENU/ SET]. Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 44: [Fireworks]

    Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Scene Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. Tips [Fireworks] • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away. • Tripod recommended. Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject.

  • Page 45: Useful Features For Travel [World Time]

    Useful features for travel Recording Mode: You can adjust the time to match the local time at your destination. Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (→16). • Press [MENU/SET] → [Please set the home area] will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step ■...

  • Page 46: Using The [Rec] Menu

    Using the [Rec] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→26) Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. This setting determines how many pictures you can record. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: DMC-S3 Recording pixel level type 14 M ∗...

  • Page 47: [Rec Quality]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→26) Set the picture size of motion pictures. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: Picture Quality [HD] 1280 × 720 pixels [VGA] 640 × 480 pixels [QVGA] ∗ 320 × 240 pixels ∗...

  • Page 48: [White Balance]

    Using the [Rec] menu Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, shade) / (uses value set in [AWB] operational range: 10000K Blue sky 9000K 8000K Cloudy sky (rain) 7000K Shade 6000K...

  • Page 49: [Af Mode]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→26) Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Subject not centered in picture (AF area displayed only when focused) (11-area-focusing)

  • Page 50: [Digital Zoom]

    Using the [Rec] menu Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Digital Zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen. Digital Zoom area ● The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [High Sens.] Scene Mode. ●...

  • Page 51: [Color Mode]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (→26) Set color effects. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [STANDARD] / [NATURAL] (soft) / [VIVID] (sharp) / [B/W] / [SEPIA] / [COOL] (more blue) / [WARM] (more red) ● If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to [NATURAL]. ●...

  • Page 52: [Stabilizer]

    Using the [Rec] menu Automatically detects and prevents jitter. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] ● The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Self Portrait] Scene Mode. ● Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective: Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (also in the Digital Zoom range), fast-moving objects, indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed) Stamps the recording date on still pictures, in the date format set in [Clock Set].

  • Page 53: Different Playback Methods (Playback Mode)

    Different playback methods Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ■ [Normal Play] (→22) ■ [Slide Show] (→54) ■ [Filtering Play] (→55) ■ [Calendar] (→55) ● When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. ●...

  • Page 54: [Slide Show]

    Different playback methods (Continued) Playback Mode: Automatically plays back still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select playback method [All] [Category Selection] [Favorite] Set playback effects (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere) [AUTO] [NATURAL] Playback with relaxed [SLOW]...

  • Page 55: [Filtering Play]

    For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure (→53) You can narrow down the pictures displayed to view only a selected category or your favorite pictures. Select the method to narrow down the displayed pictures [Category Selection] [Favorite] When [Category Selection] has been selected in step a category [Category] Select the date from the calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day (→24).

  • Page 56: Using The [Playback] Menu

    Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: You can edit recorded pictures, such as setting a picture to be uploaded to image-sharing websites, reducing the picture size, setting write-protect, etc. For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu (→26) You can select pictures on the camera for uploading to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube).
  • Page 57 For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu (→26) ■ Uploading to image-sharing websites When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies on the card inside the camera. Connect the camera to your computer (→63) before performing uploading operations.

  • Page 58: [Resize]

    Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in webpages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [Playback] menu → Select [Resize] ■...
  • Page 59 For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu (→26) ■ [MULTI] Select [MULTI] in step Select size Select still picture • To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. Select [OK] Select [Yes] ● Picture quality is reduced after resizing. ●...

  • Page 60: [Favorite]

    Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can enjoy [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play] of these pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [Playback] menu → Select [Favorite] Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting ●...

  • Page 61: [Protect]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [Playback] menu (→26) Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [Playback] menu → Select [Protect] Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting ●...

  • Page 62: [Copy]

    ● The following settings will not be copied. Set them again after copying. [Favorite], [Protect] ● Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. VQT3E45 [Copy] , press ◄► to select a picture, and then ] to return to the menu screen.

  • Page 63: Using With Your Pc

    (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website: http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
  • Page 64 Using with your PC You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ■ Folder and file names on computer ● Windows Drives are displayed in “My Computer” or “Computer”...

  • Page 65: Using "Photofunstudio" To Copy Pictures To Your Computer

    Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer After importing pictures to your computer, you can print or e-mail them. ● Read the separate operating instructions for more information about the operating environment and the installation. Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Using the uploading tool (LUMIX Image Uploader), you can upload still pictures and motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube).

  • Page 66: Printing

    Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge- compatible printer for printing. Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). • When printing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. •...

  • Page 67: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Select [Multi Print] in step on the previous page Scroll between pictures with ▲▼◄►, select pictures with [MENU/ • [Multi Select]: SET] to print. (Press [MENU/SET] again to release selection.) Press ◄...

  • Page 68: Making Print Settings On The Camera

    Printing Making print settings on the camera (Make settings before selecting [Print start]) Select item Item [Print with [ON]/[OFF] Date] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) (printer takes priority) [L/3.5”×5”] [2L/5”×7”] [Paper Size] [POSTCARD] (100×148 mm) [16:9] [A4] (printer takes priority) /...

  • Page 69: Viewing On Tv Screen

    • When using SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards, be sure to play each type of card in equipment compatible with the particular format. ● Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic AV cable (optional). ● You can play back pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system when you set [Video Out] in [Setup] menu.

  • Page 70: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays

    List of LCD monitor displays ■ In recording Recording Mode (→18, 21, 32, 39) Picture Size (→46) Recording quality (→47) Flash Mode (→36) Optical Image Stabilizer (→52) Jitter alert (→32) White Balance (→48) Color Mode (→51) Battery capacity (→15) Burst Mode (→50) Focus (→18) AF area (→33) Self-timer Mode (→35)
  • Page 71 Press ▼ to change display (→34). ■ In playback Playback Mode (→53) Protected picture (→61) Favorites (→60) Date Stamp (→52) Color Mode (→51) Picture Size (→46) Battery capacity (→15) Picture number/Total pictures (→22) Elapsed playback time (→23) Recorded date and time World time setting (→45) Age in years/months (→43) Aperture value/Shutter speed (→32)

  • Page 72: Message Displays

    Message displays [Some pictures cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures (→22) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→30) [No additional selections can be made] ● The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has exceeded. ●...
  • Page 73 Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [Memory Card Error] [Memory card parameter error] ● Card is not of SD standard. ● When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are supported.

  • Page 74: Q&A Troubleshooting

    Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→74 - 79) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.) Battery, power Camera does not work even if power is turned on.

  • Page 75: Lcd Monitor

    Recording (Continued) Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ● ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low. (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [ → Lower [Sensitivity] (→47). → Set [Color Mode] to [NATURAL] (→51). → Take pictures in brighter locations. ●...
  • Page 76 Q&A Troubleshooting LCD monitor (Continued) Monitor flickers indoors. ● Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent lighting). Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when touched. ● This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so there is no need to worry.

  • Page 77: Tv, Computer, Printer

    Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) recorded with this camera may not be played on digital cameras of other manufacturers. Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera.)
  • Page 78 The card is not recognized by the computer. (You are using an SDXC Memory Card.) ● Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ● When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card, but do not format it.
  • Page 79 Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→31). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ●...

  • Page 80: Usage Cautions And Notes

    Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). •...

  • Page 81: Memory Cards

    • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
  • Page 82 • SDXC 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. • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. • This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.

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