Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-S3 DMC-S1 Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws.
■■About the battery pack CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ••Do not heat or expose to flame. ••Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C or incinerate.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2011. Battery pack* NCA-YN101H ••Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. Hand strap VFC4297 USB connection cable K1HY08YY0017 Battery charger DE-A92A Battery charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. AC Mains Lead K2CT3YY00034 CD-ROM VFF0737 ••Software: Use it to install the software on your PC.
The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. This manual uses the screens from DMC-S3 as examples in its explanations. Names of parts Shutter button Speaker DC coupler cover Power button Flash Lens barrel Lens Microphone Card/Battery door Tripod receptacle ••Ensure that the tripod is stable.
Charging the battery ■■About batteries that you can use with this unit The batteries that can be used with this unit are NCA-YN101H (supplied) and DMW-BCK7E (optional). It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
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. ••Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks.
Setting the clock Setting the menu The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu, [Rec] menu and [Playback] menu. Example: S etting [AF Mode] from to in the [Normal Picture] Mode Press the Power button ( ) [Please set the clock] is displayed.
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. [Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. [Motion Picture] Mode Take motion pictures.
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.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Press the Playback button ( ) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) (Continued) ■■When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
Specifications (Continued) Shutter speed Exposure (AE) Metering Mode LCD monitor Flash 8 to 1/1600 th AUTO (Programme AE) Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV) Multiple 2.7” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 230,400 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %) ) Approx. 40 cm (1.32 feet) Flash range: (ISO to 3.3 m (10.8 feet) (Wide) Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB, DMC-S1: Approx.
••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. ••This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc. ••Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
