Panasonic Dmc 3d1 Owners Manual

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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
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...

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∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any 
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the elec trical socket and detach the battery after 
charging is completed.)
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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an...

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∫Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/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...

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∫Playback
Note
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–When using [LCD Mode].–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after properly charging...

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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.•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until you 
hear a locking sound and then check that 
it is locked by lever A....

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P127)•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a 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.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on...

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Note
•Do not turn this unit off or remove its battery or card when the access indication is lit 
(when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is 
being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static 
electricity. 
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally. 
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again....

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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
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You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by touching 
[ ] several times. (P61)
∫ Number of recordable pictures
•[ i 99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
When recording in 3D
When recording in 2D (Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A])
Approximate number of recordable pictures and 
available recording time
A Number of recordable...

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∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
When recording in 3D
When recording in 2D
Note
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Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when 
[Upload Set] is performed.
•The maximum time for continuous recording of 3D motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds.•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [FSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 
59 seconds....

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Turning the Power On/Off
You can switch the power on/off using the lens cover or the power button.
To record, lower the lens cover.Note
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If you press the power button with the lens cover in the raised state, 
a message will appear. Please lower the lens cover.
•If the power is off when the lens cover is in the lowered state, press 
and hold down the power button to turn on the power.
Turn the camera on.Turn the camera off.
Lower the lens cover. Raise the lens cover.
•You can turn on...