Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc S3 Owners Manual For Advances Features

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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. 
						

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 • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license 
therefrom.
 • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
 • This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation.  DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan 
Inc.
 • Other names, company names, and product names printed in  these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
the companies concerned.