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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-S3
DMC-S1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT3E45
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Contents Before use Basics Recording Playback/Editing Before use .............................................. 4 Taking pictures with automatic settings Taking pictures with your own settings Different playback methods [Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 18 [Normal Picture] Mode ........................ 32 (Playback Mode) .................................. 53 Standard Accessories ........................... 6 [Slide Show] ................................................54 Taking p
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Contents Before use Basics Recording Playback/Editing Before use .............................................. 4 Taking pictures with automatic settings Taking pictures with your own settings Different playback methods [Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 18 [Normal Picture] Mode ........................ 32 (Playback Mode) .................................. 53 Standard Accessories ........................... 6 [Slide Show] ................................................54 Taking p
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Before use ■ Camera handling ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. or pressure. ■ No compensation for missed shots ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with
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Before use ■ Camera handling ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. or pressure. ■ No compensation for missed shots ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with
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Standard Accessories Names of parts Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Shutter button (→18) Speaker The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the ● Power button (→16) DC coupler cover ( →13) camera was purchased. Flash (→36) For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ● Lens barrel Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or ch
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Standard Accessories Names of parts Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Shutter button (→18) Speaker The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the ● Power button (→16) DC coupler cover ( →13) camera was purchased. Flash (→36) For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ● Lens barrel Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or ch
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Charging the battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this unit. surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, Refer to Basic Owner’s Manual about the accessory nu
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Charging the battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this unit. surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, Refer to Basic Owner’s Manual about the accessory nu
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I nserting and removing the card (optional)/ Charging the battery (Continued) the battery The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. ● Turn off the power and slide Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been the card/battery door out ( ) used for some time. before opening the door ( ) Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. ● as illustrated Battery will run out if not used for long per
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I nserting and removing the card (optional)/ Charging the battery (Continued) the battery The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. ● Turn off the power and slide Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been the card/battery door out ( ) used for some time. before opening the door ( ) Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. ● as illustrated Battery will run out if not used for long per
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) ■ To remove Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of battery • To remove battery: • To remove card: move lever in direction of arrow. press down in center. 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. Lever Insert DC coupler instead of battery O
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) ■ To remove Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of battery • To remove battery: • To remove card: move lever in direction of arrow. press down in center. 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. Lever Insert DC coupler instead of battery O
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Remaining battery and memory capacity Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. Remaining battery (only when using battery) ■ Built-in memory (DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB/DMC-S1: Approx. 20 MB) (flashes red) Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory ( →62). ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Remaining battery and memory capacity Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. Remaining battery (only when using battery) ■ Built-in memory (DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB/DMC-S1: Approx. 20 MB) (flashes red) Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory ( →62). ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than
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The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Setting the clock Press the Power button Power button To change time setting The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, Select [Clock Set] from [Setup] or [Rec] menu, perform and . proceed to step . • 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 Press [MENU/SET] while the beforehand. message is displayed Pr
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The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Setting the clock Press the Power button Power button To change time setting The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, Select [Clock Set] from [Setup] or [Rec] menu, perform and . proceed to step . • 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 Press [MENU/SET] while the beforehand. message is displayed Pr
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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face,” “movement,” ■ Automatic Scene Detection “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum settings pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. automatically. People and night scenery are detected Peopl
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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face,” “movement,” ■ Automatic Scene Detection “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum settings pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. automatically. People and night scenery are detected Peopl
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Taking motion pictures Taking pictures with zoom [Motion Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: “Optical Zoom” offers 4 x magnification. You can zoom in even closer without the loss of Display the screen for Recording picture quality by lowering the picture size and using “Extended Optical Zoom.” Mode selection For zooming in even closer, “Digital Zoom” ( →50) is available. Zoom In/Out Select [Motion Picture] Mode Capture a Enlarge wider area the subject (wide-angle) (tele
