Panasonic Dmc F3 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructionsfor advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-F3
DMC-F4
VQT2S02
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
until 
2010/2/20 

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Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide .............................................. 4
Standard Accessories ............................... 6
Names of the Components ....................... 7
Preparation
Charging the Battery .................................9• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 12
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 13
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 15
Setting Date/Time (Clock...

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• [COLOR MODE] ............................... 77
• [STABILIZER] ................................... 77
• [AF ASSIST LAMP] ........................... 78
• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ..................... 78
• [CLOCK SET].................................... 78
Entering Text ........................................... 79
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence 
(Slide Show) ............................................ 80
Selecting Pictures and Playing them 
Back ([FAVORITE PLAY])...

Before Use
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Bef or e UseQuick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each 
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P9)
• The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
plug-in type
inlet type
Insert the battery and the card.  
(P13)
• When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the 
bu ilt-in memory.  (P15) Refer to P16  
when you use a card.
Turn...

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Before Use
Play back the pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ (].
2 Select the picture you want to view.  
(P37) 

Before Use
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
• The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.
• Battery Pack is indicated as  battery pack or battery in the text.
• Battery Charger is indicated as  battery charger or charger  in the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as...

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Before Use
Names of the Components
1Flash (P43)
2Lens  (P112)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P49)
AF assist lamp  (P78)
4 Microphone  (P62)
5 LCD monitor  (P42, 107)
6 [MENU/SET] button  (P17)
7 [DISPLAY] button  (P42)
8 [Q.MENU]  (P22)/Delete  (P40) button
9 [MODE] button  (P27)
10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 
(P19)
11 Cursor buttons A: 3 /Exposure compensation  (P50)
B: 4 /Macro Mode  (P48)
C: 2 /Self-timer button (P49)
D: 1 /Flash setting button (P43)
In these operating instructions, the cursor...

Before Use
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12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17)
13 Zoom lever  (P35)
14 Shutter button (P29 , 62)
15 Hand strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach the hand strap when  using the camera to ensure that you will 
not drop it.
16 Lens barrel
17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  (P96, 99 , 
105)
18 Speaker  (P84)
19 Tripod receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the  tripod is stable when the camera is 
attached to it.
20 Card/Battery door  (P13, 14)
21 Release lever  (P13)
22 DC coupler cover  (P14)
• When using an AC...

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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this unit.
Refer to Basic Operating Instructions about the accessory number of the available optional 
batteries in your area.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The  dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this...

Preparation
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∫Charging time
• Time required for charging when using the charger supplied with this unit.
• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a 
long time may be longer than normal.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
• The AC cable does not fit entirely into 
the AC...