Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc S3 Basic Owners Manual

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M1210KZ0
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. 

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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 the time to fill in the information 
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. Please note that the actual controls and...

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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 the time to fill in the information 
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. Please note that the actual controls and...

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WarningRisk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C 
(140 °F) or incinerate.
 ■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.
Battery charger
This battery charger...

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WarningRisk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C 
(140 °F) or incinerate.
 ■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.
Battery charger
This battery charger...

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ContentsStandard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part 
numbers are as of January 2011.
Battery pack*
NCA-YN101G
 • Charge the battery  before use.
Battery pack is indicated as 
battery pack or battery in the 
text.
Battery charger
DE-A91B
Battery charger is indicated as 
battery charger or charger in 
the text.
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection 
cable
K1HY08YY0017
CD-ROM
VFF0736
 • Software:Use it to install 
the...

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ContentsStandard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part 
numbers are as of January 2011.
Battery pack*
NCA-YN101G
 • Charge the battery  before use.
Battery pack is indicated as 
battery pack or battery in the 
text.
Battery charger
DE-A91B
Battery charger is indicated as 
battery charger or charger in 
the text.
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection 
cable
K1HY08YY0017
CD-ROM
VFF0736
 • Software:Use it to install 
the...

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Names of parts
Cursor button
[MENU/SET]
(menu display/set) 
Left cursor button (◄)
 • Self-timer
Down cursor button (▼)
 • Changing information  display Up cursor button (▲)
 • Exposure 
Compensation 
Right cursor button (►)
 • Flash 
 ●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated 
by▲▼◄►.
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). ●When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler 
(DMW-DCC10; optional) and AC...

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Names of parts
Cursor button
[MENU/SET]
(menu display/set) 
Left cursor button (◄)
 • Self-timer
Down cursor button (▼)
 • Changing information  display Up cursor button (▲)
 • Exposure 
Compensation 
Right cursor button (►)
 • Flash 
 ●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated 
by▲▼◄►.
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). ●When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler 
(DMW-DCC10; optional) and AC...

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Charging the battery
 ■About batteries that you can use with this unit
The batteries that can be used with this unit are NCA-YN101G 
(supplied) and DMW-BCK7PP (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. There is a...