Panasonic Lumix DMC F3 User Manual

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
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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∫Cautions for UseAlways 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...

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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...

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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
4AV Cable
5 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your 
PC.
•Operating Instructions
6 Hand Strap
7 Battery Case
•SD...

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Names of the Components
1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indicatorAF 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)...

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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...