Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc S3 Owners Manual For Advances Features

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Press ▼ to change display ( →34). 
List of LCD monitor displays
 
■In recording 
■In playback
∗
   [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”\
.
 •
Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.
1Recording Mode ( →18, 21, 32, 39)2Picture Size (→46)
Recording quality ( →47)
3Flash Mode (→36)
Optical Image Stabilizer ( →52)
Jitter alert (→32)
White Balance ( →48)
Color Mode ( →51)
4Battery capacity (→15)5Burst Mode (→50)6Focus (→18)7AF area (→33)8Self-timer Mode (→35)
Focus range
Zoom (→20, 50)
9ISO Sensitivity (→47)
Aperture value/Shutter speed ( →32) 
10Exposure Compensation (→38)
AF Assist Lamp (→51)
11Current date/time12Age in years/months ( →43)13Elapsed recording time ( →21)14Date Stamp (→52)15Save destination (→14)
Recording state
16Number of recordable pictures ( →15)
Remaining recording time ( →21)
RXXhXXmXXs ∗
1Playback Mode (
→53)2Protected picture (→61)
Favorites (→60)
Date Stamp (→52)
Color Mode (→51)
Picture Size (→46)
3Battery capacity (→15)4Picture number/Total pictures ( →22)
Elapsed playback time ( →23)
5Recorded date and time
World time setting (→45)
Age in years/months (→43)
Aperture value/Shutter speed ( →32)
ISO Sensitivity (→47)
6Recording Mode ( →18, 21, 32, 39)
Flash Mode (→36)
White Balance ( →48)
Exposure Compensation ( →38)
7Motion picture recording time ( →23)
XXhXXmXXs ∗
8Folder/File number (
→22, 64)
Save destination ( →14)
9Motion pictures (→23)
Cable disconnection warning icon 
(→66)
1
16 234
5
6
7
8
9
10
12 13
14 15 1
9 23
4
5 6 8
7
11 
						

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Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monit\
or.Message displays
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]     [This picture cannot be deleted]
 
●Non-DCF pictures ( →22) cannot be deleted.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the 
camera. (→30)
[No additional selections can be made]
 
●The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has exceeded. 
●More than 999 pictures have been set as [Favorite]. 
●The number of pictures allowing [Resize] (multiple settings) at once h\
as exceeded.
[Please turn camera off and then on again]     [System Error]
 
●The lens is not working correctly. 
  →   Turn on power again.
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still rem\
ains)
[Some pictures cannot be copied]     [Copy could not be completed]
 
●Pictures cannot be copied in the following cases:
  →  Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from\
 card.
  →  File is not of DCF standard.
  →  Picture taken or edited on a different device.
[Not enough space on built-in memory]     [Not enough memory on the card\
]
 
●There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy\
 pictures from 
the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied \
until the capacity 
of the card becomes full.
[Built-In Memory Error]     [Format built-in memory?]
 
●Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
  → Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted.
[Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?]
 
●The card format cannot be used with this camera.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the 
camera. (→30)
[Insert SD card again]     [Try another card]
 
●Access to card has failed.
  → Insert card again.
 
●Try with a different card.
[Memory Card Error]     [Memory card parameter error]
 
●Card is not of SD standard.  
●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Mem\
ory 
Cards are supported. 
[Read Error]/[Write Error]     [Please check the card]
 
●Data read has failed.
  → Check whether card has been inserted correctly ( →11).
 
●Data write has failed.
  → Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.\
 
●Card may possibly be damaged. 
●Try with a different card.
[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing spe\
ed of the 
card]
 
●When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗
 of “Class 6” 
or higher. 
  ∗
  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. 
 
●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of “Class 6” \
or faster, the data 
writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and 
reformatting it. (→30)
 
●Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain ca\
rds.
[A folder cannot be created]
 
●Folder numbers in use have reached 999.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the 
camera. (→30)
[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV]     [Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]\
 
●AV cable is connected to camera.
  →   To remove message immediately  → Press [MENU/SET].
  →   To change aspect ratio  → Change [TV Aspect] (→29).
 
●USB connection cable is only connected to camera.
  → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device. 
						

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Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monit\
or.Message displays
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]     [This picture cannot be deleted]
 
●Non-DCF pictures ( →22) cannot be deleted.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the 
camera. (→30)
[No additional selections can be made]
 
●The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has exceeded. 
●More than 999 pictures have been set as [Favorite]. 
●The number of pictures allowing [Resize] (multiple settings) at once h\
as exceeded.
[Please turn camera off and then on again]     [System Error]
 
●The lens is not working correctly. 
  →   Turn on power again.
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still rem\
ains)
[Some pictures cannot be copied]     [Copy could not be completed]
 
●Pictures cannot be copied in the following cases:
  →  Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from\
 card.
  →  File is not of DCF standard.
  →  Picture taken or edited on a different device.
[Not enough space on built-in memory]     [Not enough memory on the card\
]
 
●There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy\
 pictures from 
the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied \
until the capacity 
of the card becomes full.
[Built-In Memory Error]     [Format built-in memory?]
 
●Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
  → Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted.
[Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?]
 
●The card format cannot be used with this camera.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the 
camera. (→30)
[Insert SD card again]     [Try another card]
 
●Access to card has failed.
  → Insert card again.
 
●Try with a different card.
[Memory Card Error]     [Memory card parameter error]
 
●Card is not of SD standard.  
●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Mem\
ory 
Cards are supported. 
[Read Error]/[Write Error]     [Please check the card]
 
●Data read has failed.
  → Check whether card has been inserted correctly ( →11).
 
●Data write has failed.
  → Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.\
 
●Card may possibly be damaged. 
●Try with a different card.
[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing spe\
ed of the 
card]
 
●When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗
 of “Class 6” 
or higher. 
  ∗
  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. 
 
●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of “Class 6” \
or faster, the data 
writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and 
reformatting it. (→30)
 
●Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain ca\
rds.
[A folder cannot be created]
 
●Folder numbers in use have reached 999.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the 
camera. (→30)
[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV]     [Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]\
 
●AV cable is connected to camera.
  →   To remove message immediately  → Press [MENU/SET].
  →   To change aspect ratio  → Change [TV Aspect] (→29).
 
●USB connection cable is only connected to camera.
  → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device. 
						

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Q&A 
 Troubleshooting
Try checking these items (→74 - 79) first.
If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may reso\
lve the issue.
(Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are \
returned to their 
values from the time of purchase.)
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on.
 
●Battery is not inserted correctly (→11), or needs recharging.
The power cuts off during use.
 
●Battery needs recharging. 
●Camera is set to [Auto Power Off]. ( →28)
  → Turn on the power again.
Recording
Cannot record pictures.
 
●The camera is in Playback Mode.
  → Press the Playback button to switch to Recording Mode.
 
●Built-in memory/card is full.  → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures ( →25).
Recorded pictures look white.
 
●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
  → Clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
 
●Lens is foggy (→4).
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
 
●Adjust the exposure ( →38).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
 
●Camera is set to use [Burst] (→50).
Focus not aligned correctly.
 
●Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varie\
s according to 
Recording Mode.)
 
●Subject outside of focus range. 
●Caused by jitter or subject movement ( →52).
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective.
 
●Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer i\
s less effective.
  → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
  → Set [Digital Zoom] to [OFF] and [Sensitivity] to [ 
 ]. ( →47, 50)
Recording (Continued)
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
 
●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
   (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [  ] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)
  → Lower [Sensitivity] (→47).
  → Set [Color Mode] to [NATURAL] (→51).
  → Take pictures in brighter locations.
 
●Camera is set to [High Sens.].
  (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity.)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
 
●Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter s\
peed and result 
in slightly changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault.
Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire 
screen may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the 
shutter button halfway.
 
●This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains 
brighter areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this 
is not a fault. This will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still 
pictures.
 
●We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources 
such as sunlight when taking pictures.
Motion picture recording stops midway.
 
●With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and \
recording may 
end midway.
 
●When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗
 of “Class 6” 
or higher. 
  ∗
  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. 
 
●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of “Class 6” \
or faster, the data 
writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and 
reformatting it. (→30)
The beep volume is low.
 
●The speaker is blocked.
LCD monitor 
Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on.
 
●After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds 
(max.) when recording to the built-in memory)
Brightness is unstable.
 
●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
  (Does not affect recorded picture.) 
						

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Q&A 
 Troubleshooting
Try checking these items (→74 - 79) first.
If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may reso\
lve the issue.
(Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are \
returned to their 
values from the time of purchase.)
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on.
 
●Battery is not inserted correctly (→11), or needs recharging.
The power cuts off during use.
 
●Battery needs recharging. 
●Camera is set to [Auto Power Off]. ( →28)
  → Turn on the power again.
Recording
Cannot record pictures.
 
●The camera is in Playback Mode.
  → Press the Playback button to switch to Recording Mode.
 
●Built-in memory/card is full.  → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures ( →25).
Recorded pictures look white.
 
●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
  → Clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
 
●Lens is foggy (→4).
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
 
●Adjust the exposure ( →38).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
 
●Camera is set to use [Burst] (→50).
Focus not aligned correctly.
 
●Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varie\
s according to 
Recording Mode.)
 
●Subject outside of focus range. 
●Caused by jitter or subject movement ( →52).
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective.
 
●Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer i\
s less effective.
  → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
  → Set [Digital Zoom] to [OFF] and [Sensitivity] to [ 
 ]. ( →47, 50)
Recording (Continued)
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
 
●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
   (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [  ] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)
  → Lower [Sensitivity] (→47).
  → Set [Color Mode] to [NATURAL] (→51).
  → Take pictures in brighter locations.
 
●Camera is set to [High Sens.].
  (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity.)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
 
●Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter s\
peed and result 
in slightly changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault.
Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire 
screen may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the 
shutter button halfway.
 
●This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains 
brighter areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this 
is not a fault. This will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still 
pictures.
 
●We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources 
such as sunlight when taking pictures.
Motion picture recording stops midway.
 
●With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and \
recording may 
end midway.
 
●When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗
 of “Class 6” 
or higher. 
  ∗
  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. 
 
●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of “Class 6” \
or faster, the data 
writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and 
reformatting it. (→30)
The beep volume is low.
 
●The speaker is blocked.
LCD monitor 
Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on.
 
●After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds 
(max.) when recording to the built-in memory)
Brightness is unstable.
 
●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
  (Does not affect recorded picture.) 
						

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  Troubleshooting (Continued)
LCD monitor (Continued)
Monitor flickers indoors.
 
●Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluoresce\
nt lighting).
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distort\
ed when 
touched.
 
●This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so\
 there is no need to 
worry.
Date/age is not displayed.
 
●The current date and [Age] are displayed for about 5 seconds in instance\
s such as 
when the camera is turned on, when you switch from Playback Mode to Reco\
rding 
Mode, when you switch to [Baby] Scene Mode.
Flash
No flash emitted.
 
●Flash set to [Forced Flash Off]  (→36). 
●Flash is disabled when using [Burst] or when using the following Scene M\
odes.
[Scenery], [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Sunset], [Fireworks] 
Multiple flashes are emitted.
 
●Red-Eye Reduction is active ( →36). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes from appearing red.)
Playback
Pictures have been rotated.
 
●[Rotate Disp.] is set to .
  → For full-screen display without picture rotation, set [OFF].
Cannot view pictures.
 
●Press the Playback button.  
●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures are played from card i\
f inserted, from 
built-in memory if card is not inserted).
 
●Camera set to [Filtering Play].
  → Set Playback Mode to [Normal Play] (→53).
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.
 
●Picture edited on computer or taken with a different device. 
●Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with l\
ow battery.
  → Use [Format] to delete (→30).
The Playback volume and beep volume are low.
 
●The speaker is blocked.
Playback (Continued)
Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback.
 
●Picture edited on computer or taken with a different device. 
●[Clock Set] is incorrect (→16).
(Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copie\
d to computer 
and then back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
 
●If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white r\
ound 
spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles\
 of 
dust in the air. This is not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number 
of round spots and their position differ in every picture.
[Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen.
 
●The still pictures may have been recorded with another device. If so, th\
ey may be 
displayed with poor picture quality. 
Blackened red areas in recorded pictures. (DMC-S3 only)
 
●When digital red-eye correction (, , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that 
has skin-colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correc\
tion function may 
blacken the red areas.
  →  We recommend setting the Flash Mode to 
,  or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to 
[OFF] before recording.
The sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up.
 
●This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recor\
ding. At such 
times, the sound may break up. This is not a malfunction.
Motion pictures recorded on this camera cannot be played on other device\
s. 
 
●Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) recorded with this camera may not be pla\
yed on 
digital cameras of other manufacturers. Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this 
camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before J\
uly 2008. 
(However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before this d\
ate 
can be played on this camera.) 
TV, computer, printer
No image appear on TV. Image blurred or not colored.
 
●Not connected correctly. (→69) 
●The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. 
TV screen display different to LCD monitor.
 
●Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
Cannot play motion pictures on TV.
 
●Card is inserted into TV.
  →  Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (optional), and then access 
Playback Mode on the camera. ( →69) 
						

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Q&A
  Troubleshooting (Continued)
LCD monitor (Continued)
Monitor flickers indoors.
 
●Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluoresce\
nt lighting).
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distort\
ed when 
touched.
 
●This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so\
 there is no need to 
worry.
Date/age is not displayed.
 
●The current date and [Age] are displayed for about 5 seconds in instance\
s such as 
when the camera is turned on, when you switch from Playback Mode to Reco\
rding 
Mode, when you switch to [Baby] Scene Mode.
Flash
No flash emitted.
 
●Flash set to [Forced Flash Off]  (→36). 
●Flash is disabled when using [Burst] or when using the following Scene M\
odes.
[Scenery], [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Sunset], [Fireworks] 
Multiple flashes are emitted.
 
●Red-Eye Reduction is active ( →36). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes from appearing red.)
Playback
Pictures have been rotated.
 
●[Rotate Disp.] is set to .
  → For full-screen display without picture rotation, set [OFF].
Cannot view pictures.
 
●Press the Playback button.  
●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures are played from card i\
f inserted, from 
built-in memory if card is not inserted).
 
●Camera set to [Filtering Play].
  → Set Playback Mode to [Normal Play] (→53).
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.
 
●Picture edited on computer or taken with a different device. 
●Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with l\
ow battery.
  → Use [Format] to delete (→30).
The Playback volume and beep volume are low.
 
●The speaker is blocked.
Playback (Continued)
Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback.
 
●Picture edited on computer or taken with a different device. 
●[Clock Set] is incorrect (→16).
(Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copie\
d to computer 
and then back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
 
●If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white r\
ound 
spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles\
 of 
dust in the air. This is not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number 
of round spots and their position differ in every picture.
[Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen.
 
●The still pictures may have been recorded with another device. If so, th\
ey may be 
displayed with poor picture quality. 
Blackened red areas in recorded pictures. (DMC-S3 only)
 
●When digital red-eye correction (, , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that 
has skin-colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correc\
tion function may 
blacken the red areas.
  →  We recommend setting the Flash Mode to 
,  or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to 
[OFF] before recording.
The sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up.
 
●This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recor\
ding. At such 
times, the sound may break up. This is not a malfunction.
Motion pictures recorded on this camera cannot be played on other device\
s. 
 
●Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) recorded with this camera may not be pla\
yed on 
digital cameras of other manufacturers. Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this 
camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before J\
uly 2008. 
(However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before this d\
ate 
can be played on this camera.) 
TV, computer, printer
No image appear on TV. Image blurred or not colored.
 
●Not connected correctly. (→69) 
●The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. 
TV screen display different to LCD monitor.
 
●Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
Cannot play motion pictures on TV.
 
●Card is inserted into TV.
  →  Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (optional), and then access 
Playback Mode on the camera. ( →69) 
						

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  Troubleshooting (Continued)
TV, computer, printer (Continued)
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.
 
●Check [TV Aspect] settings (→29).
Cannot send pictures to computer.
 
●Not connected correctly ( →63). 
●Check whether computer has recognized camera. 
●Select [PC] when connecting the camera to your computer. ( →63)
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory).
 
●Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place.
The card is not recognized by the computer. 
(You are using an SDXC Memory Card.)
 
●Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html 
 
●When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to fo\
rmat the card, 
but do not format it. 
 
●If [Access] remains displayed on the LCD monitor, turn off the camera and then 
disconnect the USB cable. 
Uploading to YouTube or Facebook cannot be performed properly.
  →  Confirm that the login information (login ID, user name, e-mail address\
 and 
password) is correct.
  → Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet.
  →  Confirm that the resident software (such as anti-virus software and the\
 firewall, etc.) 
is not blocking access to YouTube or Facebook.
  → Check the YouTube or Facebook site.
Cannot print when connecting to printer.
 
●Printer is not compatible with PictBridge. 
●Select [PictBridge(PTP)] when connecting the camera to your computer. ( →66)
Cannot print the date. 
 
●Make date printing settings before printing.
  → With supplied software: Select “with dates” within print settings\
.
 
●Use [Date Stamp] function when taking a picture. ( →52)
Edges cut off pictures when printing.
 
●Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before pri\
nting. 
(Consult printer operating manual.)
 
●The pictures were recorded in  aspect ratio. 
  → If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.
 Others
Menu not displayed in desired language.
 
●Change [Language] setting ( →31).
Camera rattles if shaken.
 
●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locati\
ons.
 
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] ( →51).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated.
 
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF]. 
●Not illuminated in bright locations or when using [Scenery], [Night Scen\
ery], [Self 
Portrait], [Fireworks], or [Sunset] Scene Modes.
Camera is hot.
 
●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or 
quality.
Lens makes a clicking noise.
 
●When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the moni\
tor 
brightness may also change, but this is due to aperture settings being m\
ade.
  (Does not affect recording.)
Clock is incorrect.
 
●Camera has been left for a long period.
  → Reset the clock (→16).
 
●It takes too long to set (clock will be behind by the same lapse of tim\
e).
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the su\
bject 
become colored.
 
●Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending o\
n the zoom 
ratio, but this is not a fault.
File numbers are not recorded in sequence.
 
●File numbers are reset when new folders are created ( →64).
File numbers have jumped backwards.
 
●Battery was removed/inserted with power on.
  (Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly re\
corded.)
When the camera is left alone, the slide show is suddenly displayed.
 
●This is the [Auto Demo] to introduce the features of the camera. Press [\
 / ] to return 
to the menu screen. 
						

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Q&A
  Troubleshooting (Continued)
TV, computer, printer (Continued)
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.
 
●Check [TV Aspect] settings (→29).
Cannot send pictures to computer.
 
●Not connected correctly ( →63). 
●Check whether computer has recognized camera. 
●Select [PC] when connecting the camera to your computer. ( →63)
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory).
 
●Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place.
The card is not recognized by the computer. 
(You are using an SDXC Memory Card.)
 
●Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html 
 
●When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to fo\
rmat the card, 
but do not format it. 
 
●If [Access] remains displayed on the LCD monitor, turn off the camera and then 
disconnect the USB cable. 
Uploading to YouTube or Facebook cannot be performed properly.
  →  Confirm that the login information (login ID, user name, e-mail address\
 and 
password) is correct.
  → Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet.
  →  Confirm that the resident software (such as anti-virus software and the\
 firewall, etc.) 
is not blocking access to YouTube or Facebook.
  → Check the YouTube or Facebook site.
Cannot print when connecting to printer.
 
●Printer is not compatible with PictBridge. 
●Select [PictBridge(PTP)] when connecting the camera to your computer. ( →66)
Cannot print the date. 
 
●Make date printing settings before printing.
  → With supplied software: Select “with dates” within print settings\
.
 
●Use [Date Stamp] function when taking a picture. ( →52)
Edges cut off pictures when printing.
 
●Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before pri\
nting. 
(Consult printer operating manual.)
 
●The pictures were recorded in  aspect ratio. 
  → If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.
 Others
Menu not displayed in desired language.
 
●Change [Language] setting ( →31).
Camera rattles if shaken.
 
●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locati\
ons.
 
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] ( →51).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated.
 
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF]. 
●Not illuminated in bright locations or when using [Scenery], [Night Scen\
ery], [Self 
Portrait], [Fireworks], or [Sunset] Scene Modes.
Camera is hot.
 
●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or 
quality.
Lens makes a clicking noise.
 
●When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the moni\
tor 
brightness may also change, but this is due to aperture settings being m\
ade.
  (Does not affect recording.)
Clock is incorrect.
 
●Camera has been left for a long period.
  → Reset the clock (→16).
 
●It takes too long to set (clock will be behind by the same lapse of tim\
e).
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the su\
bject 
become colored.
 
●Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending o\
n the zoom 
ratio, but this is not a fault.
File numbers are not recorded in sequence.
 
●File numbers are reset when new folders are created ( →64).
File numbers have jumped backwards.
 
●Battery was removed/inserted with power on.
  (Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly re\
corded.)
When the camera is left alone, the slide show is suddenly displayed.
 
●This is the [Auto Demo] to introduce the features of the camera. Press [\
 / ] to return 
to the menu screen. 
						

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Usage cautions and notes
When in use
 
●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not\
 a fault. 
●Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (\
such 
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
 • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
 • Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in no\
ise  adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
 • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong ma\
gnetic  fields created by speakers or large motors.
 • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversel\
y affect  the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
 •
If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.  • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorde\
d pictures and sound may be adversely affected.
 
●Do not keep objects that may be influenced magnetically close to the spe\
aker.
 • Magnetized objects such as bank cards, commuter passes, watches, may be \
adversely affected by the magnetic influence of the speaker.
 
●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable. 
●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile sub\
stances (can 
cause surface damage or coating to peel).
 
●Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the \
summer.
It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, generation of heat, and\
 may cause a 
fire and the battery to burst due to the high temperature.
Caring for your camera
To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug fro\
m the outlet, 
and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
 
●Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a d\
ry cloth. 
●Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these ma\
y damage the 
outer casing and finish of the camera.
 
●If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions care\
fully.
When not using for a while
 
●Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is\
 
removed to prevent damage through over-discharge).
 
●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. 
●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in a drawer\
, etc. Store batteries 
in cool (15 °C - 25 °C (59 °F - 77 °F)) places with low \
humidity (40 %RH - 60 %RH) and 
no major temperature changes.
 
●Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.
Memory cards
 
●To prevent damage to cards and data
 • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and stat\
ic electricity.
 • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
 • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty\
 or wet.
 
●When disposing of/transferring memory cards
 • If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera o\
r computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not completely delete \
the data 
from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memo\
ry cards, 
we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using comm\
ercially 
available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data f\
rom the card. 
Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.
LCD Monitor
 
●Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage 
the monitor. 
 
●Do not press on the monitor with sharp, hard instruments such as ballpoi\
nt pens.  
●Do not rub the LCD monitor forcefully or push on it.  
●In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the L\
CD monitor 
may be slightly less responsive than normal immediately after startup. N\
ormal 
brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up. 
Personal Information
If you set [Age] in [Baby] Mode, keep in mind that the camera and record\
ed pictures will 
contain personal information. 
 
●Disclaimer
 • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfu\
nction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indir\
ect, as a result 
of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
 
●When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera
 • To protect your personal information, please reset the settings. ( →29)
 
• If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy ( →62) them to a memory card 
if necessary, and then format (→30) the built-in memory.
 • Remove the memory card from the camera.
 • When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be ret\
urned to the  initial purchase state.
 • If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunct\
ion,  consult with the dealer or nearest Service Center.
When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see “When disposi\
ng of/
transferring memory cards” in the previous section.