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    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FS5 DMC-FS3 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
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    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
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    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
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    of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS5 DMC-FS3 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
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    for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. ∫ Read together with the "Cautions for Use". (P91) ∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions The procedure is described for DMC-FS5 as an example. 5 VQT1M97
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    Your Safety 2 Quick Guide 8 Standard Accessories 9 Names of the Components 10 Preparation Charging the Battery 12 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures 13 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 14 About the Built-in Memory/the Card........ 15 Setting Date
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    some conditions 96 Troubleshooting 98 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 104 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 112 Limited Warranty (For USA
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    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 the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P15) Refer to P15 when
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    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". (P110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and
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    (P39) 4 9 10 11 5 6 78 A C D B 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 4 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) 13 Zoom lever (P32) 14 Speaker (P71) 15
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    that you will not 19 drop it. 19 Lens barrel 20 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P83, 85, 89) 21 [DC IN] socket (P83, 85) 21 • 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
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    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).
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    Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE2].) • Recording
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    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
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    removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations
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    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 using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic
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    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
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    be set from either the [REC MODE] or [PLAYBACK MODE]. ∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera's specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the
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    for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: 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] button 2 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. • When
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    Preparation 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,
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    items to be set and the settings are displayed. Q.MENU A Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE
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    u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. • 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 pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information
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    battery life by setting these menus. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera the picture is displayed after taking it. o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function
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    y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. z [PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC. • When [PC] is selected
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    it on the camera again. • It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. • If the built-in memory 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
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    ON B C A 5 Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of [REC] modes ¦ Intelligent auto mode (P27) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal picture mode (P30) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. % Scene mode1/Scene mode2 (P47) & This allows you to take
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    this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - 17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶. (DMC-FS5) 2 • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to
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    indication (P15) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P39) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P32) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the
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    GUIDE LINE] (P22) Settings [ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE]) (P23) [5MIN.] [AUTO REVIEW] (P23) [2SEC.] Focus range The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS5 be used. - [EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[DIGITAL ZOOM] • The other items on the
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    halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture. • The access indication lights (P15) red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P45) ∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures
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    D EF 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 When exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the
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    ) No deterioration None Extended optical zoom (EZ) 7.1k¢1 (DMC-FS5) 4.8k¢1 (DMC-FS3) No deterioration [PICTURE SIZE] with (P59) is selected. Digital zoom 16k (DMC-FS5) [including optical zoom 4k]/12k (DMC-FS3) [including optical zoom 3k] 28.5k (DMC-FS5) [including extended optical zoom 7.1k] 19.1k
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    size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS5)/8M (8.1 million pixels) (DMC-FS3) 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 has been selected. • The indicated zoom
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    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 [(]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play
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    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
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    not been set. [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera. To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [,]. A [DISPLAY] button B [,] button 2 Press 2 to
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    . ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) 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
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    DEC. 1.2008 Note • In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode, the guide line is gray. (P47) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed
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    [REC] mode: ñ·½¾ Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash A Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. 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
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings ‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. ˆ: AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before
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    again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash setting is reset m (12.5 feet)¢1/90 cm (2.95 feet) to 4.3 m (14.1 feet)¢2 ¢1 DMC-FS5/¢2 DMC-FS3 • In [HIGH SENS.] (P52) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to
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    a picture. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident. 42 VQT1M97
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    -FS5) 30 cm (0.99 feet) (DMC-FS3) T W 5 cm (0.17 feet) Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range. • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may
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    . In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P67) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer. • The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST
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    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. VQT1M97 45
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    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
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    ½¾ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (½¾: 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 [¦/!], and then press [MODE
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    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
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    , [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Note • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. Advanced (Recording pictures) - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of
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    Note • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS5)/[5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS3) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you
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    mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS5)/[5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS3) • [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
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    is pressed fully. Maximum Burst speed DMC-FS5: approx. 6 pictures/second DMC-FS3: approx. 7 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures DMC-FS5: approx. 20 (built-in memory)/approx. 20 to 100¢ (card) DMC-FS3: approx. 15 (built-in memory)/approx. 15 to 100¢ (card) ¢ the maximum is 100. • The
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    the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P21) 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for
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    camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals. • Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty ¶. • Turn the camera off when taking off or landing. • When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.
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    ) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS5)/[5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶] (DMC-FS3) [REC] mode: n Motion Picture Mode 1 Slide the . • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. Changing the
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    the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. • 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. • When motion pictures recorded with the camera
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode:ñ·½¾n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P19. If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since
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    ) • The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • If you set a departure date 1 Select [WORLD 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], and set
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    detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ñ·½¾ ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢1 DMC-FS5 ¢2 DMC-FS3 ¢3 This item cannot be set in the intelligent auto mode. (10M) (8M) (7M )¢3 3648k2736 pixels¢1 3264k2448 pixels¢2 3072k2304 pixels¢1 (5M
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    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, a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc. [X] [Y] (still pictures only) [W]
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    pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P102) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. 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
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    8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset 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 at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the
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    When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other . [AF MODE] is switched to [•]. - When the face is not facing the camera - When the face is at an angle - When the face is extremely bright or
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) - When the subject is other than a human being - When the camera is shaking - When digital zoom is used About [ƒ] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being
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    : ñ·½¾ Burst speed (pictures/ second) [OFF] - ˜ 2.5¢(DMC-FS5) 3¢(DMC-FS3) ò approx. 2 Number of A - recordable pictures › - max. 3 (DMC-FS5) max. 4 (DMC-FS3) max. 5 (DMC-FS5) max. 7 (DMC-FS3) Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card. ¢ The burst speed is constant
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    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
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    (Recording pictures) F [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: ·½¾n [OFF]: [ON]: The AF assist lamp does not turn
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    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 [MODE]. 2 Press 3/4 to select
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    5 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. Advanced (Playback) 6 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
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    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 searching, the searching will stop halfway. • Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below. [CATEGORY] Recording information
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    B E F Note • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to 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
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    picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture 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
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    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] (P74). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) 1 Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19) 2 Press 3/4 to select [
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    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title (for [SINGLE] only) 1 In step 4 when [SINGLE] (P73) is selected, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [,]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen.
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    Advanced (Playback) [AGE] (P51) If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures. [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures. [TITLE] Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET]
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    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. (P19) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 76
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    3 Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Reduction Advanced (Playback) Enlargement () Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Move the position () 4 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and
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    .] 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. (P19) • The [ROTATE] function is disabled when
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    Advanced (Playback) Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed) 1 Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19) 2 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P34 for
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    software on the CD-ROM (supplied). O [DPOF PRINT] DPOF "Digital Print Order Format" is a system that allows the user to select pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P82) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm 1
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    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
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    not copied. (P95) • 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
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    ) is a convenient way of doing this. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. 1 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). A B AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN C A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the
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    on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or " digital camera before removing the hardware. Note • card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed. • With the Mac OS X v10.2 or an earlier operating system, set the Write-Protect switch of the SDHC memory card
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    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 pictures in the built-in memory. Perform the
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    , and disconnect the USB connection cable. • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer. Disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect the USB connection cable to the printer again. Selecting a single
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    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
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    ] [4qk6q] [8qk10q] [LETTER] [CARD SIZE] Description of settings Settings on the 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed of the 4 pictures. Note • The camera is receiving an error message from the printer make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If
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    be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied). • You cannot play back pictures on
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    (P60) 7 Battery indication (P13) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P104) 9 Built-in memory (P15) : Card (P15) ( ) Zoom/Extended optical zoom (P32)/ W T 1X : Digital zoom (P32, 65) 26 Exposure compensation (P45)/ : the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching
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    indication (P74) 1 23 4 56 7 5 Picture size (P59) Motion picture icon (P71) 6 Quality (P60) 7 Battery indication (P13) 8 Folder/File number (P84) 19 18 1 17 100_0001 8 1/6 9 9s 10 Built-in memory (P15) 16 1ST DAY 11 Elapsed playback time (P71): 8m30s 9 Picture number/Total pictures 10
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    on the built-in memory or a card. About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing , be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window. Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes
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    • Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean. Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If the battery continues to be left in the camera
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    if the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod. • Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully. Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED
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    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
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    16:9 TV] • The AV cable is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] not work under some conditions Due to the camera's specifications, it may not be possible to set some [AUTO REVIEW] (P23) • $ mode Extended Optical Zoom • 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE1]/[SCENE MODE2] (P32) • $ mode [DIGITAL ZOOM]
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    Others Exposure compensation • 5 in [SCENE MODE1]/[SCENE MODE2] (P45) [AUTO BRACKET] (P46) • ô and 5 in [SCENE MODE1]/[SCENE MODE2] • $ mode [PICTURE SIZE] (P59) • 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE1]/[SCENE MODE2] • $ mode [QUALITY] (P60) • $ mode [ASPECT RATIO] (P60) • 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE1]/[SCENE
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    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P98-103). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P23) 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
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    beyond the focus range of the camera. (P30) • There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is it appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding support MultiMediaCards. > When you set the picture quality to [÷] or [û], we recommend using a high-speed card
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    LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P23) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may
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    memory or the card? > The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery quality. ¢1 DMC-FS5 ¢2 DMC-FS3 A
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    PC. (The built-in memory is recognized.) > Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. 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
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    operation. (P84) 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 then turned back on and pictures are taken
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    the available recording time varies depending on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures (¢1:DMC-FS5, ¢2:DMC-FS3) Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB (10M): (3648k2736)¢1 A › 9 20 2 5 11
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    3350 2680 5020 3550 6820 5450 10230 7160 13720 10980 20590 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB W (7.5M): (6M): (5.5M ): (3.5M ): (2M ): (3648k2056)¢1 (3264k1840)¢2 (3072k1728)¢1 (2560k1440
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    X W Picture quality setting ÷ ö ù ø û ú Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) j j 1 min 43 s 5 min j min 45 s 8 min 10 s 8 min 10 s 24 min 2 min 20 s 7 min Card 512 MB 5 min 30 s 1 GB 11 min 16 min 20 s 32 min 50 s • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards
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    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.5 W (When recording) (DMC-FS5) 1.3 W (When recording) (DMC-FS3) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS5)/8,100,000 pixels (DMC-FS3) Image sensor:
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    media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only) Picture size Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 3648k2736 pixels (DMC-FS5), 3264k2448 pixels (DMC-FS3), 3072k2304 pixels (DMC-FS5), 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536
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    119 g/4.20 oz (DMC-FS5)/Approx. 118 g/4.16 oz (DMC-FS3) (excluding card and battery), Approx. 141 g/4.97 oz (DMC-FS5)/Approx. 140 g/4.94 oz (DMC-FS3) (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A39B
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    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCE10PP Illustration Description Battery Memory Card 8 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 2 GB SD Memory Card 2 GB SD Memory Card 1 GB SD Memory Card 1 GB SD Memory Card • Refer to P13 for information about the battery
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    ( ) 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
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    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 112 VQT1M97
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    warrantor. PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD) 90 (NINETY) DAYS
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    may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service center. If the problem is not handled to your
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    , Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-866-605-1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO : 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove
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    À UN TECHNICIEN DE SERVICE QUALIFIÉ. LA PRISE batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCE10PP). • Si vous utilisez d'autres batteries, nous ne pouvons pas garantir la qualité de ce produit. • N'utilisez pas d'autres câbles de connexion USB à l'exception de celui fourni. • N'utilisez pas d'autres câbles AV
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    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
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    Baby Mode 50 Backlight Compensation 28 Battery 12, 13, 14 Battery Carrying Case 93 Beach Mode 54 Beep 22 Brightness of the LCD Monitor 21 Built-in Flash 39 Built-in Memory 15 Burst 65 C Calendar 72 Candle Light Mode 50 Card 14, 15 Category 70 Charger 93 Charging 13 Cleaning 92 Clock
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    101 Title Edit 73 Travel Date 22, 57 Trimming 76 Tripods 94 TV Aspect 24 U Underwater Mode 54 USB Connection Cable 83 USB Mode 24 V Video Output 24 Volume of Speakers 22 W WB Fine Adjustment (Underwater mode 55 White Balance 62 White Set 62 World Time 21, 58 R Z Reset of Setting
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    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
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FS5
DMC-FS3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT1M97
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]
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