Panasonic Dmc Fs3 Operating Instructions Manual

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18 Strap eyelet
Be sure to attach the strap when using 
the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
19 Lens barrel
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P83, 85, 89)
21 [DC IN] socket (P83, 85)

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) is connected to it.
22 Tripod receptacle
When you use a tripod, make sure the 
tripod is stable when the camera is 
attached to it.
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PreparationCharging the Battery
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.Charge the battery in a temperature between 10oC to 35oC (50oF to 95oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than 
normal. Also, charging may not be...

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When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. 
Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the...

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Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack 
(DMW-BCE10PP) are the same as above.
The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the 
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note

The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is 
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend...

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1: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow.
If the card/battery door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card, check its direction and 
then insert it again.
Note
Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case 
(supplied).
Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the 
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.
The supplied battery is...

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¢The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory 
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible 
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being 
used.)
You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if...

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Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute or display sequence), and 
press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P58)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. 
Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display 
reflects the settings that were performed.
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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and 
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the 
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
∫Functions that cannot be set or will not work under...

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This section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same 
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode
Setting menu items
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].
When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu settings, 
set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]...

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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
Press 2.
Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu 
icon .
Press 1.
Select a menu item next and set it.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to 
move to the second screen.
Press 1.
Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4 to select [š].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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