Panasonic Lumix DMC FH3 User Manual
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11 Camera ON/OFF switch
12 Zoom lever
13 Speaker
14 Microphone
15 Shutter button
16 Intelligent auto button
17 Hand strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the hand strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will
not drop it.
18 Lens barrel
19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
20 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
21 Card/Battery door
22 Release lever
23 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38324/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH3-10.png "Page 11
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11 Camera ON/OFF switch
12 Zoom lever
13 Speaker
14 Microphone
15 Shutter button
16 Intelligent auto button
17 Hand strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the hand strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will
not drop it.
18 Lens barrel
19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
20 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
21 Card/Battery door
22 Release lever
23 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC...")
11(ENG) VQT2K50 11 Camera ON/OFF switch 12 Zoom lever 13 Speaker 14 Microphone 15 Shutter button 16 Intelligent auto button 17 Hand strap eyelet •Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 18 Lens barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 20 Tripod receptacle •When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 21 Card/Battery door 22 Release lever 23 DC coupler cover •When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC...
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unitSupplied 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38324/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH3-11.png "Page 12
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unitSupplied 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...")
VQT2K50 (ENG)12 Charging the Battery ∫About batteries that you can use with this unitSupplied 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...
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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 (73.4 oF)/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. (When the Optical
Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38324/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH3-12.png "Page 13
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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 (73.4 oF)/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. (When the Optical
Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every...")
13(ENG) VQT2K50 ∫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 (73.4 oF)/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. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].) •Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every...
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VQT2K50 (ENG)14 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...
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15(ENG) VQT2K50 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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38324/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH3-15.png "Page 16
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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...")
VQT2K50 (ENG)16 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...
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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 close the menu. 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]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38324/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH3-16.png "Page 17
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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 close the menu. 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]...")
17(ENG) VQT2K50 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 close the menu. 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]...
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Selecting the [REC] Mode
∫To select a [REC] modes from the [REC] modes list
∫ List of [REC] Modes
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the
camera.
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].
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
My Scene...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38324/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH3-17.png "Page 18
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Selecting the [REC] Mode
∫To select a [REC] modes from the [REC] modes list
∫ List of [REC] Modes
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the
camera.
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].
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
My Scene...")
VQT2K50 (ENG)18 Selecting the [REC] Mode ∫To select a [REC] modes from the [REC] modes list ∫ List of [REC] Modes ¦Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. 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]. !Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My Scene...
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[REC] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
(ñ:Intelligent Auto 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 [ !].
Press [ ¦] A.
•Pressing [ ¦] again takes you back to the
previous mode.
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38324/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH3-18.png "Page 19
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[REC] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
(ñ:Intelligent Auto 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 [ !].
Press [ ¦] A.
•Pressing [ ¦] again takes you back to the
previous mode.
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms...")
19(ENG) VQT2K50 [REC] Mode: ñ Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ:Intelligent Auto 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 [ !]. Press [ ¦] A. •Pressing [ ¦] again takes you back to the previous mode. Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38324/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH3-19.png "Page 20
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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...")
VQT2K50 (ENG)20 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...