Panasonic Lumix DMC F3 User Manual

							Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-F3
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating 
Instructions (PDF format) 
recorded on the CD-ROM 
containing the Operating Instructions 
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods 
and check the Troubleshooting.
until 
2010/2/20
P
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on 
the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family 
years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. 
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be 
sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. 
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of 
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the 
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast 
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright 
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be 
restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for 
information on how to recycle this battery.
Model No.    
Serial No.
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Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT 
DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING 
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH 
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER 
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE 
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
DMC-F3
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more  of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached 
installation instructions and use only shielded interface 
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or 
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this 
equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-F3
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One  Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Cons umer Electronics Company 
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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∫About the battery pack
Do not heat or expose to flame.
Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a 
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
∫About the battery charger CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, 
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the 
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with 
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose 
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60xC 
(140oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN 
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT 
IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT 
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE 
VENTILATION VENTS.
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∫Cautions for UseAlways use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
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 noise 
adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely 
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 
AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect 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 recorded pictures 
and sound may be adversely affected.
-If you see this symbol-Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V 
AC power supply only.
When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a 
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside 
the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your 
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct 
method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3
Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 8
Names of the Components ........................................................................... 9
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 11
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 13
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 14
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 15 .................................................................... 15
Setting the Menu ......................................................................................... 16
Selecting the [REC] Mode ........................................................................... 17
Taking pictures using the automatic function ( : Auto Scene Mode) ....... 18  .................................................................................... 19
Motion Picture Mode ................................................................................... 20
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ................................................... 21
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 21
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ....................................... 22
Specifications .............................................................................................. 24
Digital Camera Accessory System .............................................................. 27
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ....................................................... 28
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ..................... 29
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack(Indicated as  battery pack or 
battery  in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger (Indicated as  battery charger  or 
charger  in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4AV Cable
5 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your 
PC.
•Operating Instructions
6 Hand Strap
7 Battery Case
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card 
and SDXC Memory Card are indicated 
as  card  in the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures 
on the built-in memory when you are 
not using a card.
•For information about optional 
accessories, refer to the “Digital 
Camera Accessory System”.•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts 
department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining 
replacement parts.
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Names of the Components
1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indicatorAF assist lamp
4 Microphone
5 LCD monitor
6 [MENU/SET] button
7 [DISPLAY] button
8 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
9 [MODE] button
10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation
B:  4/Macro Mode
C:  2/Self-timer button
D:  1/Flash setting button
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown 
in the figure below or described with 3 /4 /2/ 1.
e.g.: When you press the  4 (down) button
or Press 4123
4
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12 Camera ON/OFF switch
13 Zoom lever
14 Shutter button
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
18 Speaker
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
21 Release lever
22 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) are used.
•We recommend you use a battery with 
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor 
when recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the 
AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off 
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor 
is disconnected etc., the motion picture 
being recorded will not be recorded.
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