Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-F3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
until
2010/2/20
P
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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1AG6P1P5701--(S)
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on
the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family
years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be
sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
DMC-F3
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-F3
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One
Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
∫About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals (iand j) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
(140 oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT
IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
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∫Cautions for Use
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the
camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
•If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect
AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and sound may be adversely affected.
-If you see this symbol-
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3
Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 8
Names of the Components ........................................................................... 9
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 11
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 13
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 14
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 15
• Changing the clock setting.................................................................... 15
Setting the Menu......................................................................................... 16
Selecting the [REC] Mode........................................................................... 17
Taking pictures using the automatic function ( : Auto Scene Mode) ....... 18
• Scene detection .................................................................................... 19
Motion Picture Mode ................................................................................... 20
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])................................................... 21
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 21
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................... 22
Specifications.............................................................................................. 24
Digital Camera Accessory System.............................................................. 27
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ....................................................... 28
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ..................... 29
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or
battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4AVCable
5 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
•Operating Instructions
6 Hand Strap
7 Battery Case
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are indicated
as card in the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures
on the built-in memory when you are
not using a card.
•For information about optional
accessories, refer to the “Digital
Camera Accessory System”.
•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts
department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
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CGA-S/106B
VFC4297
DE-A59B
VU6451023810
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VU6451024237
VGQ0D56
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Names of the Components
1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indicator
AF assist lamp
4 Microphone
5 LCD monitor
6 [MENU/SET] button
7 [DISPLAY] button
8 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
9 [MODE] button
10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
11 Cursor buttons
A: 3/Exposure compensation
B: 4/Macro Mode
C: 2/Self-timer button
D: 1/Flash setting button
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown
in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4(down) button
or Press 4
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12 Camera ON/OFF switch
13 Zoom lever
14 Shutter button
15 Hand strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the hand strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will
not drop it.
16 Lens barrel
17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
18 Speaker
19 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
20 Card/Battery door
21 Release lever
22 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional) are used.
•We recommend you use a battery with
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor
when recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the
AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor
is disconnected etc., the motion picture
being recorded will not be recorded.
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCF10PP) can
be used with this unit.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used
safely. The dedicated battery [the supplied battery or DMW-BCF10PP
(optional)] supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with
this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by
other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not
support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic
products.
∫Charging
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
•Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF).
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar
to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.
Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal
protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or
explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or
failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To
ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.
Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.
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∫Charging time
∫Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Normal Picture Mode
•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 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.
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature
of the battery decreases.
Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator Alights green.
•Charging is properly complete when
the [CHARGE] indicator Aturns off.
Detach the battery after charging is completed.
Supplied battery Optional battery
Charging time Approx. 100 min Approx. 130 min
Supplied battery Optional battery
Capacity of the
battery 740 mAh 940 mAh
Number of recordable
pictures Approx. 220 pictures Approx. 260 pictures
Recording time Approx. 110 min Approx. 130 min
Playback time Approx. 270 min Approx. 340 min
90
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 40 MB
•The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card
being used becomes full.
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for
a card.
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this
unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
•Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD
video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
•Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD
video standards) may be used as 48 GB to 64 GB cards.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢with “Class 6” or higher when recording
motion pictures.
¢SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Built-in Memory
Card
Type of card which can
be used with this unit Remarks
SD Memory Card (8 MB
to 2 GB)
•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards
can be used only in equipment that is compatible
with their respective formats.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are
compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/
SDXC.html
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 64 GB)
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Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow and open
the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic
batteries (CGA-S/106B; supplied or
DMW-BCF10PP; optional).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by
the lever Abeing careful about
the direction you insert it. Pull the
lever Ain the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks
being careful about the direction
you insert it. To remove the card,
push the card until it clicks, then
pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
•The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
BCursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format),
and press 3/4to set.
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
•Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
•It can be changed in steps 3,4 and 5to set the clock.
Changing the clock setting
ON OFF
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Setting the Menu
This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the
same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Press 3/4to 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 3/4to select [š] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
2Press 2.
3Press 4to select the [SETUP] menu icon
[].
4Press 1.
•Select a menu item next and set it.
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Selecting the [REC] Mode
∫List of [REC] Modes
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!].
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4to select the mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
Auto Scene Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the
camera.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
ÛScene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
$Motion Picture Mode
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
ON OFF
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[REC] Mode:
Taking pictures using the automatic
function ( : Auto Scene Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the
recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who
want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!], and then
press [MODE].
Press 3/4to select [AUTO SCENE
MODE], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms
still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
Press the shutter button Ahalfway
to focus.
•The focus indication 1(green) lights when
the subject is focused.
•The AF area 2is displayed around the
subject’s face by the Face Detection function.
In other cases, it is displayed at the point on
the subject which is in focus.
•The focus range is 20 cm (0.66 feet) (Wide)/
70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take
the picture.
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned
is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•[ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are
set.
•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face,
and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
Scene detection
>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] •Only when [ ] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
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[REC] Mode: n
Motion Picture Mode
Note
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the
screen.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and
then press [MODE].
Press 3/4to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press
[MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus and then press it fully to start
recording.
AAudio recording
•The available recording time Bis displayed
on the top right and the elapsed recording
time Cis displayed on the bottom right of
the screen.
•After pressing the shutter button fully,
release it straight away.
•When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.
•The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when recording starts (the
first frame).
•The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone
on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.)
Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
•If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording,
the camera stops recording automatically.
C
BA
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