Panasonic DMC-FS3 User Manual

Operating InstructionsDigital CameraModel No. DMC-FS5DMC-FS3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the instructions compl

VQT1M9710Before UseNames of the Components1 Flash (P39)2 Lens (P5, 92)3 Self-timer indicator (P44)AF assist lamp (P67)4 LCD monitor (P38, 90)5 Status

VQT1M97100Others• The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P23) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does n

101VQT1M97Others• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P34)• Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card?> The pictures o

VQT1M97102Others• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?> Set the TV input to external input mode.• Depending on the TV model, the pictures m

103VQT1M97Others• Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P67)• The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.• The surface of

VQT1M97104OthersOthersNumber of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time a

105VQT1M97OthersAspect ratio Y Picture size (9M):(3648k2432)¢1 (7M):(3264k2176)¢2 (6M ):(3072k2048)¢1 (4.5M ):(2560k1712) (2.5M ):(2048k1360)Quality A

VQT1M97106Others∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)Note•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time dis

107VQT1M97OthersSpecificationsDigital Camera: Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 5.1 VPower Consumption: 1.5 W (When recording) (DMC-FS5)1.3

VQT1M97108OthersHi-speed burstBurst speed: Approx. 6 pictures/second (DMC-FS5)Approx. 7 pictures/second (DMC-FS3)(2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is

109VQT1M97OthersRecording file formatStill Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF correspon

11VQT1M97Before Use18 Strap eyelet•Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.19 Lens barrel20 [AV OUT/DIGI

VQT1M97110OthersOthersDigital Camera Accessory System• Refer to P13 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictu

111VQT1M97OthersDigital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessori

VQT1M97112OthersRequest for Service Notice (For USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camer

113VQT1M97OthersLimited Warranty (For USA Only)PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICAOne Panasonic

VQT1M97114OthersCarry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call1-800-211-PANA (7262).For assistance in Puerto Ric

115VQT1M97OthersCustomer Services Directory (For USA Only)As of December 2007Product RepairsMAIL TO :Centralized Factory Service CenterPanasonic Camer

VQT1M97116OthersOthersPrécautions à prendre (pour le Canada)• Assurez-vous d’utiliser un adaptateur secteur de marque Panasonic (DMW-AC5PP; en option)

117VQT1M97Others• Le puissant champ magnétique de haut-parleurs ou de moteurs peut endommager les données enregistrées et distordre les images.• Les o

OthersVQT1M97118OthersIndexAAC Adaptor ... 83, 85Access indication ... 15Aerial Ph

Others119VQT1M97Motion Picture Mode ...55Multi Playback ...35NNight Portrait Mode ...

VQT1M9712PreparationPreparationCharging the Battery• Use the dedicated charger and battery.• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Ch

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13VQT1M97Preparation• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery

VQT1M9714PreparationCharging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BCE10PP) are the same as above.The charging ti

15VQT1M97Preparation1: Close the card/battery door.2: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.• If the card/battery door cannot be compl

VQT1M9716Preparation¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2

17VQT1M97PreparationPress [MENU/SET].Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute or display sequence), and press 3/4 to set.A: Time

VQT1M9718PreparationSetting the MenuThe camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as y

19VQT1M97PreparationThis section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu an

VQT1M972Before UseBefore UseDear Customer,Thank you for choosing Panasonic!You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on t

VQT1M9720PreparationPress [MENU/SET] to close the menu.Switching to the [SETUP] menuPress 2.Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon .Press 1.• Select

21VQT1M97PreparationBy using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.•Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.• When [

VQT1M9722Preparation• High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.• The brightness of the pictures displa

23VQT1M97Preparation• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].• [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the in

VQT1M9724Preparation– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P50) and [PET] (P51) in scene mode.– The number of days that have passed sin

25VQT1M97Preparation• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off

VQT1M9726PreparationMode switchingSelecting the [REC] ModeWhen the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which

27VQT1M97Basic[REC] mode: ñBasicTaking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settin

VQT1M9728Basic∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P39)∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P32)Note•Be careful not to move the camera when you p

29VQT1M97BasicIn this case, the subject will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture.Press 3.•

3VQT1M97Before UseTHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT

VQT1M9730Basic[REC] mode: ·Taking pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode)Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictur

31VQT1M97BasicA Focus indicationB AF area (normal)C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)D Aperture valueE Shutter speedF ISO sensi

VQT1M9732Basic[REC] mode: ñ·½¾n Taking Pictures with the ZoomYou can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes

33VQT1M97Basic• When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.3 m (0.

VQT1M9734Basic∫ To return to Wide using the easy zoom•Zooming returns at high speed as far as Wide.• When the zoom position returns to the Wide while

35VQT1M97BasicRotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P72)A Number of the selected pict

VQT1M9736Basic[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Deleting PicturesOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •Delete the pictures on the card while the card is insert

37VQT1M97Basic∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P79) settingThe selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [

VQT1M9738Advanced (Recording pictures)Advanced (Recording pictures)About the LCD MonitorPress [DISPLAY] to change.A LCD monitorB [DISPLAY] button• Whe

39VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ñ·½¾Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSet the flash to match the recording.Press 1 [‰].Press 3

VQT1M974Before Use-If you see this symbol-∫ About the battery pack• Do not heat or expose to flame.• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile ex

VQT1M9740Advanced (Recording pictures)¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.∫ Available flas

41VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)• The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary.• The

VQT1M9742Advanced (Recording pictures)• There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the scene modes.– [NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 1 or 1/8th of a s

43VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ·nTaking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when ta

VQT1M9744Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ñ·½¾Taking Pictures with the Self-timerNote•When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 se

45VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ·½¾nCompensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to t

VQT1M9746Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ·½¾Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the sele

47VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ½¾Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (½¾: Scene mode)When you select a scene mode t

VQT1M9748Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Technique for Portrait modeTo make this mode more effective:1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele

49VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.Note•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.Set here when

5VQT1M97Before Use∫ About the battery charger∫ Care of the camera• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.This unit may malfuncti

VQT1M9750Advanced (Recording pictures)This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in

51VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ Birthday/Name setting1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1.2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and th

VQT1M9752Advanced (Recording pictures)This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit

53VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.∫ Setting the shutter speedSelect a shu

VQT1M9754Advanced (Recording pictures)This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under e

55VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)White balance fine adjustmentYou can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.1 Press 3 [È] three

VQT1M9756Advanced (Recording pictures)Press 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then press 1.Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].If yo

57VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode: ñ·½¾nUseful Functions at Travel DestinationsFor details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P19.I

VQT1M9758Advanced (Recording pictures)• The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.• If you set a departure date and then t

59VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)Note•Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.• If [HOME] is al

VQT1M976ContentsBefore UseInformation for Your Safety...2Quick Guide... 8Standard Acces

VQT1M9760Advanced (Recording pictures)∫ When the aspect ratio is [W].Note•“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.•A digital picture is mad

61VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)Note• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P102)For details on [R

VQT1M9762Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such co

63VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.This allows the focusing method that suits the positions a

VQT1M9764Advanced (Recording pictures)– When the subject is other than a human being– When the camera is shaking– When digital zoom is usedAbout [ƒ]•Y

65VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button i

VQT1M9766Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or sof

67VQT1M97Advanced (Recording pictures)For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to

VQT1M9768Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)You can play back the pictures you have

69VQT1M97Advanced (Playback)∫ Operations performed during slide showThe cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.•The menu screen is re

7VQT1M97Using the [REC] Mode Menu ...59• @ [PICTURE SIZE]...59• A [QUALITY]...6

VQT1M9770Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])This mode allows you to search

71VQT1M97Advanced (Playback)You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P79) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are picture

VQT1M9772Advanced (Playback)[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menuYou can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set pro

73VQT1M97Advanced (Playback)You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (

VQT1M9774Advanced (Playback)∫ Delete the title (for [SINGLE] only)1 In step 4 when [SINGLE] (P73) is selected, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], an

75VQT1M97Advanced (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

VQT1M9776Advanced (Playback)Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢¢ The menu screen is automatical

77VQT1M97Advanced (Playback)Press [MENU/SET].Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.• Press [MENU/SE

VQT1M9778Advanced (Playback)Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.Note•After converting the aspect ratio, the pi

79VQT1M97Advanced (Playback)Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19)Note•When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed

VQT1M978Before UseBefore UseQuick GuideThis is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to

VQT1M9780Advanced (Playback)Note•You can set up to 999 pictures as favorites.• When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ]

81VQT1M97Advanced (Playback)3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.•You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for DPOF printing.∫

VQT1M9782Advanced (Playback)3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.•If you press [MENU/SET] while canceling protection, the canceling will stop halfway.

83VQT1M97Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to other equipmentConnecting to a PCYou can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camer

VQT1M9784Connecting to other equipmentUsing a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to a

85VQT1M97Connecting to other equipment∫ Connection in the PTP mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR and Mac OS X only)Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge(PTP)].

VQT1M9786Connecting to other equipmentNote•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.•Turn the camera off before connecting o

87VQT1M97Connecting to other equipmentSelect and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in

VQT1M9788Connecting to other equipment• Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.• An item cannot be selected if the printer doe

89VQT1M97Connecting to other equipment[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPreparations:Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P24)Turn this unit and

9VQT1M97Before UseStandard AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are included before using the camera.1Battery Pack(Indicated as battery in the te

VQT1M9790OthersOthersScreen Display∫ In recordingRecording in normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting)1 Recording mode2 Flash mode (P39)3 AF area (P3

91VQT1M97Others∫ In playback1 Playback mode (P34)2 Protected picture (P81)3 Favorites (P79)4 Stamped with text indication (P74)5 Picture size (P59)Mot

VQT1M9792Others• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.• If t

93VQT1M97Othersthe surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shor

VQT1M9794Others• Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any da

95VQT1M97Others[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] •The following pictures cannot be copied.– When a picture with the same

VQT1M9796OthersFunctions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditionsDue to the camera's specifications, it may not be possible to s

97VQT1M97OthersExposure compensation (P45)•5 in [SCENE MODE1]/[SCENE MODE2][AUTO BRACKET] (P46)•ô and 5 in [SCENE MODE1]/[SCENE MODE2]• $ mode[PICTURE

VQT1M9798OthersTroubleshootingFirst, try out the following procedures (P98–103).•The battery is not inserted correctly. (P14)• The battery is exhauste

99VQT1M97Others> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P45)> Set auto bracket (P46), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P52) in scene mode or [BURST