DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-F3 DMC-F4 Before use, please read these 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. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 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.
DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 3 ページ Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１０年１月１８日 月曜日 午前１０時５４分 ∫ 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.
DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１０年１月１８日 月曜日 午前１０時５４分 ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１０年１月１８日 月曜日 午前１０時５４分 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.
DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Contents Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 2 Accessories................................................................................................... 8 Names of the Components ......................................................................... 10 Charging the Battery ...................................................................................
DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 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-VQT2R92_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１０年１月１８日 月曜日 午前１０時５４分 Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre • For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 • For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 • Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk. • E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０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-VQT2R92_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 12 Camera ON/OFF switch 13 Zoom lever 14 Shutter button 水曜日 午後１時２０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-VQT2R92_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCF10E) 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-VQT2R92_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Connect the AC mains lead. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. • 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-VQT2R92_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１０年１月１８日 月曜日 午前１０時５４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-VQT2R92_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 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/106C; supplied or DMW-BCF10E; optional). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera 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-VQT2R92_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０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-VQT2R92_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. OFF 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-VQT2R92_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０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-VQT2R92_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０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 colour 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-VQT2R92_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０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-VQT2R92_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０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-VQT2R92_eng.book 23 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０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-VQT2R92_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０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-VQT2R92_eng.book 25 ページ ２０１０年１月１８日 月曜日 午前１０時５４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: Extra 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-VQT2R92_eng.book 26 ページ Shutter speed: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Programme 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-VQT2R92_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V Output: 4.2 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 0.65 A (Battery charging) Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S/106C): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.
DMC-F3Basic-VQT2R92_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１０年１月１３日 水曜日 午後１時２０分 • 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.
