Panasonic Dmc F3 Operating Instructions Manual
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Preparation
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
2Press 2.
3Press 4 to select the [SETUP]
menu icon [ ].
4Press 1.• Select a menu item next and set it.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-20.png "Page 21
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Preparation
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
2Press 2.
3Press 4 to select the [SETUP]
menu icon [ ].
4Press 1.• Select a menu item next and set it.")
- 21 - Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. 2Press 2. 3Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. 4Press 1.• Select a menu item next and set it.
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By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
Using the quick menu
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press 3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item
and the setting and then press [MENU/SET]
to close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
A](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-21.png "Page 22
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By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
Using the quick menu
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press 3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item
and the setting and then press [MENU/SET]
to close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
A")
Preparation - 22 - By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. Using the quick menu Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording. Press 3 /4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. A The items to be set and the settings are displayed. A
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About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [SLEEP MODE] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
• In the Auto Scene Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20.
• Refer to P17 for details.
• Refer to P68 for details.
• Refer to P65 for details.
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-22.png "Page 23
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About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [SLEEP MODE] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
• In the Auto Scene Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20.
• Refer to P17 for details.
• Refer to P68 for details.
• Refer to P65 for details.
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting...")
- 23 - Preparation About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [SLEEP MODE] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Auto Scene Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. • Refer to P17 for details. • Refer to P68 for details. • Refer to P65 for details. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. U [CLOCK SET]Setting...
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• High Angle Mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
• If the screen is difficult...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-23.png "Page 24
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• High Angle Mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
• If the screen is difficult...")
Preparation - 24 - • High Angle Mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. • The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again. • If the screen is difficult...
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• [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using [SELF PORTRAIT] (P53),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P58) and [FLASH BURST] (P59) in Scene Mode and [BURST] (P76).
• In Auto Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion Picture Mode.
• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-24.png "Page 25
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• [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using [SELF PORTRAIT] (P53),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P58) and [FLASH BURST] (P59) in Scene Mode and [BURST] (P76).
• In Auto Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion Picture Mode.
• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal...")
- 25 - Preparation • [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using [SELF PORTRAIT] (P53), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P58) and [FLASH BURST] (P59) in Scene Mode and [BURST] (P76). • In Auto Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.]. • [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion Picture Mode. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal...
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Preparation - 26 - • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. • If you cannot format, contact the dealer or your nearest...
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Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Auto Scene Mode in which
the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
∫ List of [REC] Modes
Note
• When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] Mode to [REC] Mode, the previously set [REC] Mode will be set.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-26.png "Page 27
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Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Auto Scene Mode in which
the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
∫ List of [REC] Modes
Note
• When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] Mode to [REC] Mode, the previously set [REC] Mode will be set.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET]...")
- 27 - Preparation Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Auto Scene Mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. ∫ List of [REC] Modes Note • When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] Mode to [REC] Mode, the previously set [REC] Mode will be set. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET]...
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[REC] Mode:
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(Auto Scene Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
• The following functions are activated automatically.– Scene detection / Face Detection/Motion Detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye Correction
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-27.png "Page 28
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[REC] Mode:
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function
(Auto Scene Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
• The following functions are activated automatically.– Scene detection / Face Detection/Motion Detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye Correction
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector...")
Basic - 28 - [REC] Mode: BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function (Auto Scene Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically.– Scene detection / Face Detection/Motion Detection/Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye Correction Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector...
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Note• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
∫When taking pictures using the flash (P43)• When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject
and brightness.
• When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.
• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-28.png "Page 29
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Note• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
∫When taking pictures using the flash (P43)• When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject
and brightness.
• When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.
• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom...")
- 29 - Basic Note• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens. ∫When taking pictures using the flash (P43)• When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled. • Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ]. ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom...
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
• [ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P75)
Note• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65884/w300_dmc-f3_en_adv_om_d-29.png "Page 30
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
• [ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P75)
Note• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same...")
Basic - 30 - When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. • [ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. • When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P75) Note• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same...