Panasonic DMC-FX3S Digital Still Camera

Panasonic DMC-FX3S - 6MP Digital Camera Manual

Get Panasonic DMC-FX3S - 6MP Digital Camera PDF manuals and user guides
UPC - 037988985838
View all Panasonic DMC-FX3S manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Panasonic DMC-FX3S manual content summary:

  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 1
    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX35 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 2
    COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of , etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 3
    type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do 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
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 4
    Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX35 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 5
    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. ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 6
    Use Information for Your Safety 2 Quick Guide 8 Standard Accessories 9 Names of the Components 10 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 32 • jitter (camera shake)....... 30 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 30 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom 30
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 7
    work under some conditions ..... 103 Troubleshooting 106 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 112 Specifications 115 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 119 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 120 Limited
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 8
    Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. ̌̕˃ 2 Insert
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 9
    about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P118) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 10
    9 5 6 78 10 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P43)/ Auto bracket (P44)/White balance fine adjustment (P60)/The Backlight Compensation (P27) B: 4/Macro mode (P41) C: 2/Self-timer button (P42) D: 1/Flash setting button (P38) A C D B In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 11
    Lens barrel 19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P95) 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P88, 90, 94) 12 20 21 21 [DC IN] socket (P88, 90) • 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
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 12
    Preparation Preparation Charging 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 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF).
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 13
    Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned versa in every recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. ¢ The number of recordable
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 14
    the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 15
    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 ( latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) VQT1P09 15
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 16
    this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P24)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 17
    been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the clock
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 18
    some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. For details, refer to P103. Setting menu items This : Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode 1 Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial 2 Slide
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 19
    1 Press 2. Switching to the [SETUP] menu 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. 3 Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. 5 Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. 6 Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 20
    settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. ... [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 21
    When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [GUIDE LINE] Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking in use to prevent discharge of the battery. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 22
    length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 23
    Preparation • When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the "PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)" communication system. | [VIDEO OUT] Set to match the color television system in each country. (Playback mode only) [
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 24
    or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 25
    dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The part where there is no mode will not turn.) C SCN ∫ List of [REC] modes ¦ Intelligent auto mode (P26) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal picture mode (P29) The subjects are recorded using your
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 26
    beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically ]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/ [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent Exposure)/Digital Red-eye Correction • The status indicator 3 lights when you turn
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 27
    fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens. Scene detection 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. ¦ > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 28
    GUIDE LINE] (P21) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF]) [ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE]) (P21) [5MIN.] [AUTO REVIEW on the zoom magnification. Self-timer (P42) 10 seconds [QUALITY] (P58) A (Set to - [EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/ [AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM]
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 29
    indication On Blinks C AF area Sound D EF White>Green Beeps 2 times White>Red Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Aperture value E Shutter speed F ISO sensitivity VQT1P09 29
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 30
    aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. [REC] mode:ñ·¿n¨ Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 31
    zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ or ¨ has been selected. • The indicated zoom
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 32
    switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. - When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. - When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(]. • When the mode dial is set to [¨], clipboard will be displayed. Refer to
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 33
    the position to be displayed, the zoom A position indication appears for about 1 second. Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard "Design rule for Camera File system" established by JEITA "Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association" and with Exif "Exchangeable
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 34
    Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [,]. A [DISPLAY] button B [,] button 2
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 35
    Basic Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [,] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or [ALL
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 36
    :00 DEC. 1.2008 F2.8 1/100 AWB ISO 100 10:00 DEC. 1.2008 ¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 37
    100_0001 1/9 100_0001 1/9 F2.8 1/100 AWBIS1O00 10:00 DEC.1.2008 F42.08 1/2050 AWBIS1O00 10:00 DEC.1.2008 F2.8 1/50 AWBIS1O00 10:00 DEC.1.2008 Note • When you mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. VQT1P09
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 38
    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿¨ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. A Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Press 1 [‰]. 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 39
    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 40
    ¢2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. - When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF]. - When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is set to [MODE1] or [MODE2]. • In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 41
    focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. • Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it takes longer to focus on it in macro mode than normal
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 42
    the picture. • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). • If you press [MENU/SET] while the self turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P66) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • We recommend using a tripod when recording
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 43
    and the shutter speed. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject. VQT1P09 43
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 44
    appears on the lower left of the screen. • The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated. • When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 45
    : ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (¿: Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Set the mode dial to
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 46
    Note • If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed. • brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. • If the picture is blurry due to
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 47
    setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. / [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 48
    mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶] • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. • If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 49
    Advanced (Recording pictures) ï [SUNSET] Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun. 9 [HIGH SENS.] This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 50
    most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals. • Problems
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 51
    16.4 feet) to ¶. • Turn the camera off when taking off or landing. • When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew. • Be careful white balance. 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish. 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish. • If you adjust the white balance, [ AWB ]
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 52
    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. Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 53
    "30 fps". • You can record longer motion pictures with "10 fps" although the picture quality is lower. • [ý] and [ü] the screen. • When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of the support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. VQT1P09 53
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 54
    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode:ñ·¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P18. If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 55
    destination setting. • The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • If you set a departure date and then take TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/SET
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 56
    Advanced (Recording pictures) 4 Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. C 5 Press 2/1 to select the area the travel D destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 57
    is [W]. (7.5M) (5.5M )¢ (3.5M ) (2M ) 3648k2056 pixels 3072k1728 pixels 2560k1440 pixels 1920k1080 pixels Note • "EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended optical Zoom". • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 58
    pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P110) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 59
    a cloudy sky [î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade [Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights [Ò]: Value set by using [Ó] [Ó]: Set manually • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB] or [Ó]. VQT1P09 59
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 60
    10 Candlelight KlKelvin Color Temperature 2) 3) 4) 5) 1) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera . • The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue. Note • You can finely adjust the white balance independently for
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 61
    P18. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: ·¿n [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person's face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 62
    . - When the face appears small on the screen - When there is rapid movement - When the subject is other than a human being - When the camera is shaking - When digital zoom is used About [ ] or [ƒ] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes. • The picture may stop moving for
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 63
    slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc. • Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data. • [Œ] is
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 64
    EXPOSURE] is set to [ON] while [SENSITIVITY] is set at [ISO100]. ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. This can enlarge [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P30 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 65
    lot of jitter. - When the zoom magnification is high. - In digital zoom range. - When taking pictures while following a moving subject. - speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • The setting is fixed to [MODE2
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 66
    . F [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P18. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: ·¿n [OFF]: [ON]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. When
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 67
    Advanced (Recording pictures) Mode dial: ¨ Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard mode) This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is stored in the dedicated
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 68
    either. • Zoomed pictures can also be deleted. Enlarging clipboard pictures and storing them in the memory (zoom marks) This function is useful for enlarging parts of maps, for instance, and storing them in the memory. For details on how to enlarge pictures, refer to "Using the Playback Zoom" on
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 69
    of settings Item Description of settings [GUIDE LINE] ([REC. INFO.]) [OFF] [ASPECT RATIO] X [GUIDE LINE] ([PATTERN]) [SENSITIVITY] [AUTO White balance fine adjustment/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[QUICK AF]/ [BURST]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[COLOR MODE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/ [HISTOGRAM]/[SLIDE SHOW]/[
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 70
    category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MENU/SET]. • Set the mode
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 71
    6 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Advanced (Playback) 7 Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 72
    press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue. • It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the card or the built-in memory. • If you press [,] while
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 73
    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P83) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 70. 2 Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 74
    . • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back on the camera. • If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 75
    Advance every 1 frames A Change the number of frame rate per second Turn the zoom lever toward [L] (W) Quality Frame rate per second 30>15>10>5 15>5 10>5 To end 9 screen display Press [MENU/SET] 3 Press the shutter button. 4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Picture size
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 76
    recorded on that day is displayed. • You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099. • If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2008. • If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are displayed
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 77
    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P78). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) 1 Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 3/4 to select [
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 78
    Advanced (Playback) Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode can also be registered by using the operation in steps 4 and following. • The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 79
    Advanced (Playback) 5 Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ size will become smaller as shown below. ], the picture Aspect ratio setting X Y W • The picture becomes slightly rougher. Picture size //> // > // > 6 Press 3 to select [YES]
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 80
    will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 81
    Advanced (Playback) 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 6 Press [,] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than that of the original picture. • The picture
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 82
    .] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) 1 Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) • The [ROTATE] function is disabled when
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 83
    -viewer-" bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). O [DPOF PRINT] DPOF "Digital Print Order Format" is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm 1 Select [DPOF PRINT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 84
    you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot be set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 85
    Advanced (Playback) P [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. 1 Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P18) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 86
    YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.) • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to stop recording. 4 Press [,] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Audio dubbing may
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 87
    not copied. (P101) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) • DPOF settings
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 88
    bent out of shape which will cause trouble.) B Align the marks, and insert. C AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 89
    is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the [LOCK] position when importing pictures from an SDHC memory card. • If the camera is connected in clipboard mode, the built-in memory data is displayed even if a
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 90
    other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera's LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 91
    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. PictBridge 100_0001 1/9 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT MULTI PRINT PRINT MENU 2 Press 3 to select [
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 92
    want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 93
    • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout. ∫ Layout printing When printing a picture several for each of the 4 pictures. Note • The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 94
    OUT/ COMPONENT 1 A DIGITAL DC IN 2 B 1 will cause trouble.) 1 camera on. Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Read the operating instructions
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 95
    support / DIGITAL # trouble camera on. • Play back the pictures. (Except clipboard) Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic instructions for the TV. VQT1P09 95
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 96
    14 5 Picture size (P57) 6 Quality (P58) 7 Battery indication (P13) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P112) 9 P65)/ : Jitter alert (P30) 34 5 6 7 98 9 10 F2.8 13 1/30 ISO 100 12 11 ∫ In recording (after T 1X : Zoom/Extended optical zoom (P30)/Digital zoom (P30, 64) 27 Minimum shutter speed
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 97
    in scene mode. ¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode Battery indication (P13) 8 Folder/File number (P89) 20 100_0001 8 19 1 18 17 1ST DAY 16 F2.8 1/30 1/9 9 9s 10 11 12 13 AWB ISO 100 15 10
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 98
    solvents such as benzene, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off. • When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions. About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 99
    spots (red, blue or green) battery in the camera will damage the camera. Bring charged spare batteries when going out. • Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort. • When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 100
    terminals with your fingers. When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 101
    FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you formatted the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P24) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 102
    OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] > Use a card compatible with this unit. (P15) • You can only use an SDHC
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 103
    functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding to a PC or a printer [AUTO REVIEW] (P22) • $ mode Extended Optical Zoom • 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE] (P30) • $ mode [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P30) 9 and ô in
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 104
    Others [ASPECT RATIO] (P58) • 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE] [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P58) • [SCENE MODE] • $ mode [SENSITIVITY] (P59) • [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When Intelligent ISO is set [WHITE BALANCE] (P59 1, 2, 3, ï, 5, 4, 6, 8, 7 and < in [SCENE MODE] [WB ADJUST.] (P60) • [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] or
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 105
    [ROTATE] (P82) [ROTATE DISP.] (P82) PRINT WITH DATE [AUDIO DUB.] (P86) [COPY] (P87) • Motion pictures • Protected pictures • Multi playback • [CALENDAR] • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] • Motion pictures • Protected pictures • When component cable is connected • When component cable is
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 106
    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P106-111). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P22) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is not
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 107
    is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P29) • There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is and it appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, you using a MultiMediaCard? This unit does not support MultiMediaCards. > When you set the picture
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 108
    LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for or [HIGH ANGLE] is activated. (P20) Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • This is
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 109
    which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P24
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 110
    will be displayed. > Set the mode dial to anything except [¨]. The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P22, 90) The ends of the pictures are cut
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 111
    numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P89) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera's power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 112
    270 550 1090 2230 4490 7 16 34 69 135 270 540 1090 2150 4380 8820 5 11 24 50 98 195 390 790 1560 3180 6410 10 23 48 99 190 380 770 1530 3010 6130 12350 (3M ): (2048k1536) A › 32 62 8 18 38 78 150 300 600 1220 2410 4910 9880 16
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 113
    165 330 650 1310 2560 5020 10230 20590 W (5.5M ): (3072k1728) (3.5M ): (2560k1440) A › A › (2M ): (1920k1080) A › 18 37 27 53 47 92 4 10 22 46 91 180 360 730 1450 2950 5950 10 21 45 92 180 350 710 1420 2800 5710 11490 7 15 32 66 130 250 520 1040 2040 4160 8370 14
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 114
    min 1 GB 11 min 32 min 50 s 32 min 50 s 1h 35 min 4 min 8 min 10 s 9 min 28 min 20 s 10 s 2 GB 22 min 30 s 1h 7 min 1h 3 h 8 min 16 min 19 min 57 screen may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extended optical zoom does
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 115
    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.5 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 116
    pixels (Only when using a Card) 848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card) Quality: Fine/Standard Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.21" standard)/DPOF corresponding Pictures with audio: JPEG (based on "Design rule for
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 117
    ]: Dedicated jack (10 pin) [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 parts) Mass (weight): Approx. 125 g/4.41 oz (excluding card and battery) Approx. 146 g/5.15 oz (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 118
    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCE10PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW- GB SD Memory Card 1 GB SD Memory Card • Refer to P13 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 119
    ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 120
    what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 120 VQT1P09
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 121
    replace will be made by the warrantor. PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 122
    after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 123
    10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic -1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO : 1590 Touhy
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 124
    DE SERVICE QUALIFIÉ. batterie/pile identique ou du même type recommandée par le fabricant. Suivez les instructions du fabricant pour jeter les batteries Panasonic (DMW-AC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d'utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCE10PP). • Si vous utilisez d'autres batteries
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 125
    CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU D'INCENDIE DÛ À UN SURCHAUFFEMENT, S'ASSURER QUE RIDEAUX OU TOUT OBJET QUELCONQUE NE BOUCHENT LES ÉVENTS D'AÉRATION DE L'APPAREIL. Chargeur de batterie Ce chargeur fonctionne sur le secteur entre 110 V et 240 V. Toutefois • Aux États-Unis et au Canada, le chargeur doit être branch
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 126
    Bracket 44 Auto Demonstration 24 Auto LCD Off 21 Auto Power LCD 20 Auto Review 22 Auto White Balance 60 AV cable 94 Available Recording Time 114 B Baby Mode 48 Backlight Compensation 27 Battery 12, 13, 14 Battery Carrying Case 99 Beach Mode 50 Beep 21 Brightness of the LCD Monitor 20
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 127
    Others M Macro Mode 41 MF m/ft 23 Minimum Shutter Speed 65 Motion Picture Mode 52 Multi Playback 32 N Night Portrait Mode 47 Night Scenery Mode 47 NO.RESET 22 Normal Picture Mode 29 NTSC 23 Number of Prints 92 Number of Recordable Pictures ..... 13, 112 O Optical Image Stabilizer 65
  • Panasonic DMC-FX3S | Digital Still Camera - Page 128
    are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
PC
P
VQT1P09
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FX35