DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１０年１月７日 木曜日 午後８時１６分 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-F3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 2 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 午後４時４分 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 time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 3 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 午後４時４分 Information for Your Safety 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. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 4 ページ ２００９年１２月１７日 木曜日 午後３時４分 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 5 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 午後４時４分 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. • Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 6 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 午後４時４分 Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. ∫ Cautions for Use • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 7 ページ ２００９年１２月１７日 木曜日 午後３時４分 Contents Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 8 Names of the Components ........................................................................... 9 Charging the Battery ...................................................................................
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１０年１月７日 木曜日 午後２時４６分 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change. 1 2 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１０年１月８日 金曜日 午後７時２７分 Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp Microphone 1 2 3 9 1011 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LCD monitor [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 10 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 12 Camera ON/OFF switch 13 Zoom lever 14 Shutter button 水曜日 午後４時４分 12 13 14 15 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 16 Lens barrel 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 18 Speaker 19 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 11 ページ ２００９年１２月１７日 木曜日 午後３時４分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCF10PP) can be used with this unit. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product 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.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１０年１月７日 木曜日 午後２時４６分 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. 90 • Charging is properly complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off. Detach the battery after charging is completed. ∫ Charging time Charging time Supplied battery Optional battery Approx. 100 min Approx.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１０年１月１２日 火曜日 午前１０時２８分 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 40 MB • The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１０年１月１２日 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S/106B; supplied or DMW-BCF10PP; optional). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１０年１月９日 土曜日 午後２時２分 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. OFF ON A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET]. • Press [‚ ] to return to the settings screen.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１０年１月９日 土曜日 午後２時２分 Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE], and then press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１０年１月９日 土曜日 午後２時２分 Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. OFF ON A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select the mode. Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of [REC] Modes Auto Scene Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１０年１月８日 金曜日 午後７時２７分 [REC] Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function ( : Auto Scene Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [AUTO SCENE MODE], and then press [MENU/ SET].
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１０年１月７日 木曜日 午後２時４６分 Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] •[ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１０年１月１２日 火曜日 午後２時３９分 [REC] Mode: n Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A B A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of C the screen.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１０年１月１２日 火曜日 午後２時３９分 [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. • After selecting the Motion picture, press 3 to start playback. [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 22 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 午後４時４分 Others Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 23 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 午後４時４分 ∫ 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 B and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１０年１月８日 金曜日 午後７時２７分 Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Hi-speed burst Burst speed: 12,100,000 pixels 1/2.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 25 ページ Shutter speed: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: ２０１０年１月８日 金曜日 午後７時２７分 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Multiple 2.7q TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash range: [ ] Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 7.1 m (23.2 feet) (Wide) Monaural Monaural Built-in Memory (Approx.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 26 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V Output: 4.2 V Equipment mobility: 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 0.65 A (Battery charging) Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S/106B): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.
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DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 28 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 29 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 午後４時４分 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 30 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 午後４時４分 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.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 31 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 午後４時４分 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.
DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 32 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 午後４時４分 Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
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DMC-F3Basic-VQTXXXX_eng.book 34 ページ ２００９年１２月１６日 水曜日 • 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. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
