Panasonic Lumix DMC F3 User Manual

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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCF10PP) can 
be used with this unit.
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used 
safely. The dedicated battery [the supplied battery or DMW-BCF10PP 
(optional)] supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with 
this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by 
other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not 
support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way 
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been 
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic 
products.
∫ Charging
•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 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). 
(The battery temperature should also be the same.) 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 the requirements of appropriate safety standards. 
There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or 
explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or 
failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To 
ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine 
Panasonic battery pack is used.
Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of the 
battery.
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∫Charging time
∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Normal Picture Mode•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature 
of the battery decreases.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 
indicator A lights green.
•Charging is properly complete when 
the [CHARGE] indicator  A turns off.
Detach the battery after charging is completed.
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Charging time Approx. 100 min Approx. 130 min
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Capacity of the 
battery 740 mAh 940 mAh
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 220 pictures Approx. 260 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 110 min Approx. 130 min
Playback timeApprox. 270 min Approx. 340 min
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 40 MB•The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card 
being used becomes full.
•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.)
•Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD 
video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
•Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD 
video standards) may be used as 48 GB to 64 GB cards.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording 
motion pictures.
¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Built-in Memory
Card
Type of card which can  be used with this unitRemarks
SD Memory Card (8 MB 
to 2 GB)•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards 
can be used only in equipment that is compatible 
with their respective formats.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are 
compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/
SDXC.html
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB to 64 GB)
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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 (CGA-S/106B; supplied or 
DMW-BCF10PP; optional).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by 
the lever A being careful about 
the direction you insert it. Pull the 
lever  A in the direction of the 
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks 
being careful about the direction 
you insert it. To remove the card, 
push the card until it clicks, then 
pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.•The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/ 1 to select the items (year, 
month, day, hour, minute, display 
sequence or time display format), 
and press  3/4 to set.
‚ : Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
•Press [‚ ] to return to the settings screen.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press  1.
•It can be changed in steps 3, 4 and 5 to set the clock.
Changing the clock setting
ONOFF
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Setting the Menu
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
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE], and then 
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] and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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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Selecting the [REC] Mode
∫List of [REC] Modes
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C [MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] 
selector switch to [ !].
Press [MODE].
Press 3/ 4 to select the mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
Auto Scene Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the 
camera.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
ÛScene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
$Motion Picture Mode
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
ONOFF
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[REC] Mode: 
Taking 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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] 
selector switch to [!], and then 
press [MODE].
Press  3/4 to select [AUTO SCENE 
MODE], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms 
still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
Press the shutter button  A halfway 
to focus.
•The focus indication  1 (green) lights when 
the subject is focused.
•The AF area  2 is displayed around the 
subject’s face by the Face Detection function. 
In other cases, it is displayed at the point on 
the subject which is in focus.
•The focus range is 20 cm (0.66 feet) (Wide)/
70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take 
the picture.
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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 color 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)
Scene detection
>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
•Only when [ ] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
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[REC] Mode: n
Motion Picture Mode
Note
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the 
screen.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !], and 
then press [MODE].
Press 3/ 4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus and then press it fully to start 
recording.
A Audio recording•The available recording time  B is displayed 
on the top right and the elapsed recording 
time C  is displayed on the bottom right of 
the screen.
•After pressing the shutter button fully, 
release it straight away.
•When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.•The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when recording starts (the 
first frame).
•The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone 
on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.)
Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
•If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, 
the camera stops recording automatically.
C
BA
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