User manual PANASONIC DMC-S1 BASIC MANUAL

[. . . ] Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-S3 DMC-S1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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 USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo P VQT3E21 M1210KZ0 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. [. . . ] There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. · Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C) (50 °F to 86 °F). Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards. 10 VQT3E21 (ENG) Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging light ([CHARGE]) On: Charging in progress (approx. for DMW-BCK7PP (optional) Off: Charging complete Detach the battery after charging is completed Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) Supplied battery Capacity 660 mAh DMW-BCK7PP (optional) 680 mAh Number of recordable pictures Approx. Playback time *2 DMC-S3 *3 DMC-S1 Recording conditions by CIPA standard · CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. · [Normal Picture] Mode · Temperature: 23 °C (73. 4 °F)/Humidity: 50 %RH when LCD monitor is on. · 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. · Using a card of SD Speed "Class 6"* or above is recommended for recording motion pictures. * 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 Latest information: http://panasonic. jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only. ) Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. (ENG) VQT3E21 13 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 to set · To cancel Press [ / ]. Press [MENU/SET] Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET] · To return to the previous screen, press [ / ]. · Turn on the power again and check the time display. To change time setting Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform and . 14 VQT3E21 (ENG) Setting the menu Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu, [Rec] menu and [Playback] menu. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Normal Picture] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET]. Press to select [AF Mode] and then press [MENU/SET] · Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press to select and then press [MENU/SET] to set Press [ / ] several times to close the menu (ENG) VQT3E21 15 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. [Motion Picture] Mode Take motion pictures. 16 VQT3E21 (ENG) 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. Press the Power button ( ) The power is turned on. Press the [MODE] button ( ) Press to select [Intelligent Auto] Mode Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Take pictures Press halfway (press lightly and focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) · If jitter becomes noticeable, use both hands, keep your arms close to your body, and stand with your feet at shoulder width. · Focus display ( ) (In focus: lit / Not in focus: flashing) · The AF area ( ) is displayed around the subject's face by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus. T: 1 m (3. 28 feet) and above (ENG) VQT3E21 17 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording 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 are detected Scenery is detected A close-up shot is detected People and night scenery are detected (Only when is selected) Night scenery is detected A sunset is detected Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does not correspond to any of the above. If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the picture ( or ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces. 18 VQT3E21 (ENG) Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode Recording Mode: Press the [MODE] button Press to select [Motion Picture] Mode Press [MENU/SET] Start recording Press halfway (adjust the focus) Press fully (start recording) Remaining recording time (approx. ) End recording Elapsed recording time Press fully The focus and zoom will remain as they were at the beginning of Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way. When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. To record (ENG) VQT3E21 recording. automatically ends. more than 2 GB, press the shutter button again. (Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen. ) 19 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 Be careful not to block the speaker. [. . . ] 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. If Lithium Ion batteries are shipped by air the package must be labeled "Contains Lithium Ion Battery (No lithium metal)". Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to prevent short-circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. [. . . ]