Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc S3 Basic Owners Manual

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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 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.
 •Use the dedicated charger and battery. •The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge 
the battery and set the clock before use.
 •Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C)  
(50 °F to 86 °F).
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On:      Charging in progress 
(approx. 115 min. if fully depleted) *1 
*1   Charge time is approx. 120 min. 
for DMW-BCK7PP (optional)
Off:  Charging complete
Detach the battery after charging is completed
Insert the battery terminals and attach 
the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
 ■Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
Supplied battery DMW-BCK7PP (optional)
Capacity 660 mAh 680 mAh
Number of recordable picturesApprox. 250*2/240*3 pictures Approx. 255*2/245*3 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 125*2/120*3 min. Approx. 127*2/122*3 min.
Playback time Approx. 200 min. Approx. 205 min.
*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. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
 •Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. •Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end → T end, or T end → W end) • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according 
to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if 
flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
Preparations 
						

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Inserting and removing the card 
(optional)/the battery
 ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101G: supplied or 
DMW-BCK7PP: optional).
 ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this 
product.
 ●Insert the card fully, otherwise it may be damaged.
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
 ■Built-in memory (DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB/DMC-S1: Approx. 20 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.
 ■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards
(Panasonic brand recommended) 
Type of Card CapacityNotes
SD  
Memory Cards8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the 
respective formats.
 • 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.
SDHC 
Memory Cards4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC 
Memory Cards48 GB, 64 GB
*  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.
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.
Close the card/battery door 
and slide the door in until 
you hear a locking sound
 ■ To remove
 • To remove battery:
move lever in direction of arrow. •To remove card:
press down in center.
Lever 
						

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Inserting and removing the card 
(optional)/the battery
 ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101G: supplied or 
DMW-BCK7PP: optional).
 ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this 
product.
 ●Insert the card fully, otherwise it may be damaged.
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
 ■Built-in memory (DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB/DMC-S1: Approx. 20 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.
 ■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards
(Panasonic brand recommended) 
Type of Card CapacityNotes
SD  
Memory Cards8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the 
respective formats.
 • 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.
SDHC 
Memory Cards4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC 
Memory Cards48 GB, 64 GB
*  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.
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.
Close the card/battery door 
and slide the door in until 
you hear a locking sound
 ■ To remove
 • To remove battery:
move lever in direction of arrow. •To remove card:
press down in center.
Lever 
						

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Setting the menu
Setting the clock
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 
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 .    
						

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Setting the menu
Setting the clock
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 
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 .    
						

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Selecting the Recording ModeTaking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] ModeRecording 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.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.
 • Focus:  Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet)/
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
Basics   
						

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Selecting the Recording ModeTaking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] ModeRecording 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.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.
 • Focus:  Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet)/
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
Basics   
						

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Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)Recording Mode: 
Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode
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 People and night scenery are 
detected
(Only when 
 is selected)
Scenery is detected Night scenery is detected
A close-up shot is detectedA 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.
Press the [MODE] button
Press ▲▼◄► to select [Motion Picture] Mode
Press [MENU/SET]
Start recordingRemaining recording time 
(approx.)
Elapsed recording time
Press halfway
(adjust the focus) Press fully 
(start recording)
End recording
Press fully
 ●The focus and zoom will remain as they were at the beginning of 
recording.
 ●Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way . ●When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording 
automatically ends.
 ●Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. To record 
more than 2 GB, press the shutter button again. (Remaining time for 
continuous recording is displayed on the screen.)   
						

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Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)Recording Mode: 
Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode
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 People and night scenery are 
detected
(Only when 
 is selected)
Scenery is detected Night scenery is detected
A close-up shot is detectedA 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.
Press the [MODE] button
Press ▲▼◄► to select [Motion Picture] Mode
Press [MENU/SET]
Start recordingRemaining recording time 
(approx.)
Elapsed recording time
Press halfway
(adjust the focus) Press fully 
(start recording)
End recording
Press fully
 ●The focus and zoom will remain as they were at the beginning of 
recording.
 ●Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way . ●When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording 
automatically ends.
 ●Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. To record 
more than 2 GB, press the shutter button again. (Remaining time for 
continuous recording is displayed on the screen.)   
						

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Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]
Playback Mode: 
Deleting pictures
Playback Mode: 
Press the Playback button ()
Press ◄► to select the picture 
 ●To play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, and then 
press ▲ to start playback.
 ●Be careful not to block the speaker. ●You can print pictures by connecting a camera to your computer or 
printer, or by giving an SD card to a shop assistant at a photo shop.
Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
Press [ / ] () to delete the 
displayed picture
Press ◄ to select [Yes] and 
then press [MENU/SET] (
)
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 Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing 
the Owner’s Manual (supplied)
Click the “Owner’s Manual”
Select the desired language and then click 
“Owner’s Manual” to install
 To return to the install menu.  See next page.
Double click the “Owner’s Manual” shortcut icon 
on the desktop
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