Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Technical specifications

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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-S3
DMC-S1
Before use, please read these instructions
completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation
of this camera are contained in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”
in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to
read it.
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic
Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them
handy for future reference. 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.
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.
IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST
BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
■Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
■About the battery pack
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.
• 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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 °C or incinerate.

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■About the battery charger
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.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord
is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is
connected to an electrical outlet.
■Cautions for Use
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual
smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer
Care Centre on 132600.
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-AC5G; 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-
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 Standard accessories
Before use
Standard accessories ................7
Names of parts............................8
Cursor button ...................................9
Preparations
Charging the battery ................10
Inserting and removing the card
(optional)/the battery ................12
Picture save destination
(cards and built-in memory) ...........13
Setting the clock .......................14
Setting the menu ......................15
Basics
Selecting the
Recording Mode .......................16
Taking pictures with automatic
settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode .............17
Taking motion pictures
[Motion Picture] Mode ..............19
Viewing your pictures
[Normal Play] ............................20
Deleting pictures ......................20
Others
Reading the Operating
Instructions (PDF format) ........21
Specifications ...........................23
Information for Your Safety .......2 Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2011.
Battery pack*
NCA-YN101H
• Charge the battery
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the text.
Battery charger
DE-A92A
Battery charger is indicated as
battery charger or charger in
the text.
AC Cable
K2CJ2YY00052
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection
cable
K1HY08YY0017
CD-ROM
VFF0739
• Software:
Use it to install
the software on
your PC.
• Operating
Instructions
Before use
* When purchasing a spare battery, please purchase an optional battery
(DMW-BCK7E).
• Memory cards and AV cable are optional. You can record or play back
pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the
supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Names of parts
Cursor button
[MENU/SET]
(menu display/set)
Left cursor button (◄)
• Self-timer
Down cursor button (▼)
• Changing information
display
Up cursor button (▲)
• Exposure
Compensation
Right cursor button (►)
• Flash
●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated
by▲▼◄►.
●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional).
●When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC10; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) are
used.
●If the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or the AC adaptor being
disconnected, the motion picture being recorded using the AC adaptor
will not be recorded.
●Some tripods or unipods, and some methods of holding the camera
may block the speaker, making it difficult to hear the beep, etc.
The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual
product. This manual uses the screens from DMC-S3 as examples in its
explanations.
Tripod receptacle
• Ensure that the tripod is
stable.
Card/Battery door
DC coupler cover
Shutter button
Power button
Flash
Lens barrel
Lens
Microphone
LCD monitor
[MODE] button
Cursor button
Playback button
[ / ] (Delete/Return) button
Zoom button
Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
Speaker
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
Hand strap eyelet
We recommend
using the supplied
hand strap to avoid
dropping the camera.
Terminal cover

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Charging the battery
■About batteries that you can use with this unit
The batteries that can be used with this unit are NCA-YN101H
(supplied) and DMW-BCK7E (optional).
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very
similar to the genuine products 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 recommend that a genuine Panasonic
battery pack is used.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge
the battery and set the clock before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C).
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On: Charging in progress
(approx. 115 min. if fully depleted)*1
*1 Charge time is approx. 120 min.
for DMW-BCK7E (optional)
Off: Charging complete
Detach the battery after charging is completed
Insert the battery terminals and attach
the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
■Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
Supplied battery DMW-BCK7E (optional)
Capacity 660 mAh 680 mAh
Number of recordable pictures
Approx. 250*2/240*3 pictures Approx. 255*2/245*3 pictures
Recording time Approx. 125*2/120*3 min. Approx. 127*2/122*3 min.
Playback time Approx. 200 min. Approx. 205 min.
*2 DMC-S3 *3 DMC-S1
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• [Normal Picture] Mode
• Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50 %RH when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the
Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end → T end, or T end → W end)
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the
temperature of the battery decreases.
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according
to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if
flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
Preparations

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Inserting and removing the card
(optional)/the battery
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101H: supplied or
DMW-BCK7E: optional).
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this
product.
●Insert the card fully, otherwise it may be damaged.
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
■Built-in memory (DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB/DMC-S1: Approx. 20 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.
■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards
(Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD
Memory Cards
8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the
respective formats.
• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that
your computer and other devices support this
type of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• Only the cards listed on the left with the given
capacities are supported.
• Using a card of SD Speed “Class 6”* or above
is recommended for recording motion pictures.
SDHC
Memory Cards
4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC
Memory Cards
48 GB, 64 GB
* SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the
SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example) Class 6
●Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Turn off the power and slide
the card/battery door out ( )
before opening the door ( )
as illustrated
Insert the battery and card,
making sure that their
orientation is correct
• Battery: Insert all the way firmly until
a locking sound is heard,
and check that the lever is
hooked over the battery.
• Card: Insert all the way firmly until it
clicks.
Close the card/battery door
and slide the door in until
you hear a locking sound
■ To remove
•To remove battery:
move lever in direction of arrow.
•To remove card:
press down in centre.
Lever

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Setting the menuSetting the clock
Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [Setup] menu,
[Rec] menu and [Playback] menu.
Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Normal Picture]
Mode
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu
Switching to the [Rec] menu
Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET].
Press ▲▼ to select [AF Mode]
and then press [MENU/SET]
• Depending on the item, its setting may not
appear or it may be displayed in a different
way.
Press ▲▼ to select and then
press [MENU/SET] to set
Press [ / ] several times to
close the menu
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press the Power button ( )
[Please set the clock] is displayed.
Press [MENU/SET] ( )
Press ◄► to select the items
(year, month, day, hour, minute,
display order or time display
format), and press ▲▼ to set
• To cancel → Press [ / ].
Press [MENU/SET]
Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]
• T o return to the previous screen, press [ / ] .
• Turn on the power again and check the time display.
■To change time setting
Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform and .

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Selecting the Recording Mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode:
Press the Power button ( )
The power is turned on.
Press the [MODE] button ( )
Press ▲▼◄► to select the
Recording Mode
Press [MENU/SET] ( )
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings.
[Normal Picture] Mode
Take pictures with your own settings.
[Scene Mode]
Take pictures according to scene.
[Motion Picture] Mode
Take motion pictures.
Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as
“face,” “movement,” “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the
camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without
the need to make settings manually.
Press the Power button ( )
The power is turned on.
Press the [MODE] button ( )
Press ▲▼◄► to select
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
Press [MENU/SET] ( )
Take pictures
Press halfway
(press lightly and focus)
Press fully
(press the button all the
way to record)
• If jitter becomes noticeable, use both
hands, keep your arms close to your
body, and stand with your feet at shoulder
width.
•Focus display ( )
(In focus: lit / Not in focus: flashing)
• The AF area ( ) is displayed around
the subject’s face by the Face Detection
function. In other cases, it is displayed at
the point on the subject which is in focus.
• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm/
Max. T: 1 m and above
Basics

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Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)
Recording Mode:
Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode
Recording Mode:
■Automatic Scene Detection
Camera identifies scene when pointed at the subject, and makes
optimum settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated
by a blue icon for two seconds.
People are detected
People and night scenery are
detected
(Only when is selected)
Scenery is detected Night scenery is detected
A close-up shot is detected A sunset is detected
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does not
correspond to any of the above.
If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that
people appear as subjects in the picture ( or ), Face Detection is
activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognised
faces.
Press the [MODE] button
Press ▲▼◄► to select [Motion Picture] Mode
Press [MENU/SET]
Start recording Remaining recording time
(approx.)
Elapsed recording time
Press halfway
(adjust the focus)
Press fully
(start recording)
End recording
Press fully
●The focus and zoom will remain as they were at the beginning of
recording.
●Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way.
●When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording
automatically ends.
●Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. To record
more than 2 GB, press the shutter button again. (Remaining time for
continuous recording is displayed on the screen.)

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Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]
Playback Mode:
Deleting pictures
Playback Mode:
Press the Playback button ( )
Press ◄► to select the picture
●To play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, and then
press ▲ to start playback.
●Be careful not to block the speaker.
●You can print pictures by connecting a camera to your computer or
printer, or by giving an SD card to a shop assistant at a photo shop.
Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
Press [ / ] ( ) to delete the
displayed picture
Press ◄ to select [Yes] and
then press [MENU/SET] ( )
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained
in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
■For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing
the Operating Instructions (supplied)
Click the “Operating Instructions”
Select the desired language and then click
“Operating Instructions” to install
To return to the install menu.
See next page.
Double click the “Operating Instructions” shortcut
icon on the desktop
Others

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Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) (Continued) Specifications
■When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0
or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied),
click and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4 / Windows XP SP3 / Windows
Vista SP2 / Windows 7
• You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can
use with your OS from the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions
■To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)
Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.
• When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed,
click the “Show the contents of this folder” to display them.
■For Macintosh
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing
the Operating Instructions (supplied)
Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then
copy the PDF file with the desired language inside
the folder
Double click the PDF file to open it
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source DC 5.1 V
Power
Consumption
When recording: 1.2 W
When playing back: 0.7 W
Camera effective
pixels
14,100,000 pixels (DMC-S3)
12,100,000 pixels (DMC-S1)
Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD,
total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels (DMC-S3)
12,700,000 pixels (DMC-S1)
Primary colour filter
Lens Optical 4 x zoom
f=5.0 mm to 20.0 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm)/
F3.1 (Max. W) to F6.5 (Max. T)
Digital Zoom Max. 4 x
Extra Optical
Zoom
Max. 8.4 x (DMC-S3)
Max. 7.8 x (DMC-S1)
(When the picture size is set to 3 million pixels [3M]
or less.)
Focus range
Intelligent Auto /
Normal/
Motion Picture
5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to
Scene Mode There may be difference in above settings.
Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter
Burst recording
Burst speed 2 pictures/second (DMC-S3)
The burst speed differs according to the writing
speed of the card and picture size. (DMC-S1)
Number of
recordable
pictures
Until card/built-in memory is full

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Specifications (Continued)
Shutter speed 8 to 1/1600 th
Exposure (AE) AUTO (Programme AE)
Exposure Compensation
(1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV)
Metering Mode Multiple
LCD monitor 2.7” TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 230,400 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100 %)
Flash Flash range: (ISO ) Approx. 40 cm to 3.3 m
(Wide)
Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory
(DMC-S3: Approx. 70 MB, DMC-S1: Approx. 20 MB) /
SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/
SDXC Memory Card
Recording file
format
Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File
system, based on Exif 2.3 standard)
Motion
pictures
QuickTime Motion JPEG
(motion pictures with audio)
Interface
Digital USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Analogue video NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
Audio Audio line output (Monaural)
Terminal AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Dimensions Approx. 98.8 mm (W) x 58.8 mm (H) x 20.9 mm (D)
(excluding the projection part)
Mass With card and battery: Approx. 117
Excluding card and battery: Approx. 100
Operating
temperature
0 °C to 40 °C
Operating
humidity
10 %RH to 80 %RH

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Specifications (Continued) MEMO
Battery charger
(Panasonic DE-A92A): Information for your safety
Input 110 V to 240 V ~ 50/60Hz, 0.2 A
Output 4.2 V 0.43 A (Battery charging)
Battery pack (lithium-ion)
(Panasonic NCA-YN101H): Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity 3.6 V / 660 mAh

• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license
therefrom.
• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware
Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of
DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
• Other names, company names, and product names
printed in these instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
Web Site: http://panasonic.net
© Panasonic Corporation 2011
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