Panasonic Lumix DMC F3 User Manual
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38317/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F3-10.png "Page 11
11(ENG) VQT2R80
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...")
11(ENG) VQT2R80 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...
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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 (73.4oF)/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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38317/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F3-11.png "Page 12
VQT2R80 (ENG)12
∫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 (73.4oF)/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...")
VQT2R80 (ENG)12 ∫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 (73.4oF)/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...
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13(ENG) VQT2R80 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...
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VQT2R80 (ENG)14 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 A being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull...
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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
B Cursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/ 1 to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format),
and press 3/4 to 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38317/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F3-14.png "Page 15
15(ENG) VQT2R80
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/ 1 to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format),
and press 3/4 to 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...")
15(ENG) VQT2R80 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) •The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A[MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/ 1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to 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...
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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 3/4 to 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/ 4 to select [ š] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
Press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38317/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F3-15.png "Page 16
VQT2R80 (ENG)16
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 3/4 to 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/ 4 to select [ š] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
Press...")
VQT2R80 (ENG)16 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 3/4 to 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/ 4 to select [ š] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press...
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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/ 4 to 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38317/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F3-16.png "Page 17
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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/ 4 to 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...")
17(ENG) VQT2R80 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/ 4 to 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...
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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 3/4 to select [AUTO SCENE
MODE], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38317/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F3-17.png "Page 18
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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 3/4 to select [AUTO SCENE
MODE], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep...")
VQT2R80 (ENG)18 [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 3/4 to select [AUTO SCENE MODE], and then press [MENU/ SET]. Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38317/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F3-18.png "Page 19
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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...")
19(ENG) VQT2R80 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...
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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/ 4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press
[MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus and then press it fully to start
recording.
A Audio recording•The available recording time B is displayed
on the top...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38317/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-F3-19.png "Page 20
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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/ 4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press
[MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus and then press it fully to start
recording.
A Audio recording•The available recording time B is displayed
on the top...")
VQT2R80 (ENG)20 [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/ 4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording•The available recording time B is displayed on the top...