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Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. DMC-F3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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 P VQT2R80 1AG6P1P5701--(S)
Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. DMC-F3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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 P VQT2R80 1AG6P1P5701--(S)
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... properly, we're sure it will bring you and your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to recycle this manual as your own private ...of enjoyment. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your convenient Camera information source. Serial No. Please take time to fill in these Operating Instructions. Please note that is on the...products on how to retain this battery. 2 VQT2R80 (ENG) Even for choosing Panasonic! Model No.
... properly, we're sure it will bring you and your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in the information on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to recycle this manual as your own private ...of enjoyment. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other than your convenient Camera information source. Serial No. Please take time to fill in these Operating Instructions. Please note that is on the...products on how to retain this battery. 2 VQT2R80 (ENG) Even for choosing Panasonic! Model No.
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... AC supply outside the European Union This symbol is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; But • In the U.S.A. Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use...
... AC supply outside the European Union This symbol is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; But • In the U.S.A. Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use...
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...; 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 7 (ENG) VQT2R80
...; 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 7 (ENG) VQT2R80
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Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital VGQ0D56 Camera Accessory System". • If any accessories are included before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery ...to install the software to change. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in memory when you are not using the camera. Product numbers correct as card in the text. • The card is optional. 7 You can record or play back pictures...
Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital VGQ0D56 Camera Accessory System". • If any accessories are included before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery ...to install the software to change. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in memory when you are not using the camera. Product numbers correct as card in the text. • The card is optional. 7 You can record or play back pictures...
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... eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are used. • We recommend 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... a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not drop it. 16 Lens barrel 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 18 Speaker 19 Tripod receptacle • When you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. • ...
... eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) are used. • We recommend 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... a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not drop it. 16 Lens barrel 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 18 Speaker 19 Tripod receptacle • When you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. • ...
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... dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCF10PP) can be used with this unit are not genuine Panasonic products. ∫ Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. Charging the Battery ∫...
... dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCF10PP) can be used with this unit are not genuine Panasonic products. ∫ Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. Charging the Battery ∫...
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...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 properly complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature...
...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 properly complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature...
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A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Turn the camera on. OFF ON 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 set when the camera is not set the clock. 15 (ENG) VQT2R80 Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. • It...
A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Turn the camera on. OFF ON 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 set when the camera is not set the clock. 15 (ENG) VQT2R80 Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. • It...
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...]. Press 3/4 to select the mode. OFF ON ∫ List of [REC] Modes Auto Scene Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the...
...]. Press 3/4 to select the mode. OFF ON ∫ List of [REC] Modes Auto Scene Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the...
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Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still 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) ... press [MENU/ SET]. In other cases, it in further), and take pictures easily. [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...
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still 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) ... press [MENU/ SET]. In other cases, it in further), and take pictures easily. [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...
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Scene detection 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. > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • [ ] 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) 19 (ENG) VQT2R80
Scene detection 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. > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • [ ] 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) 19 (ENG) VQT2R80
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...; After pressing the shutter button fully, release it fully to 2 GB only is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. Press 3/4 to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in microphone on the screen. 20 VQT2R80...
...; After pressing the shutter button fully, release it fully to 2 GB only is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. Press 3/4 to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in microphone on the screen. 20 VQT2R80...
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.../second Depends on the remaining capacity of recordable pictures: Max. 20 pictures 24 VQT2R80 (ENG) Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures...000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 4kzoom, fl5 mm to 20 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm)/F2.8 to F6.2 Max. 4k Max. 7.8k Normal: 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/70 cm...
.../second Depends on the remaining capacity of recordable pictures: Max. 20 pictures 24 VQT2R80 (ENG) Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures...000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 4kzoom, fl5 mm to 20 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm)/F2.8 to F6.2 Max. 4k Max. 7.8k Normal: 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/70 cm...
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...)/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 2.21" standard)/DPOF corresponding Motion pictures: "QuickTime Motion JPEG" (motion pictures with audio) Interface Digital: "USB 2.0" (High Speed) Analog video/ audio: NTSC Audio line output (monaural) Terminal...
...)/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 2.21" standard)/DPOF corresponding Motion pictures: "QuickTime Motion JPEG" (motion pictures with audio) Interface Digital: "USB 2.0" (High Speed) Analog video/ audio: NTSC Audio line output (monaural) Terminal...
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Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCF10PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K ...
Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCF10PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K ...
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...City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR ...# MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price...
...City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR ...# MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price...
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AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your purchase price. ...warranty only applies to repair, replace or refund will be no charge for parts. Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. Product or Part Name Digital Still Camera CCD SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery Pack (defective exchange) Parts 1 year 6 months 90 days Labor 1 year 90 days Not Applicable...
AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your purchase price. ...warranty only applies to repair, replace or refund will be no charge for parts. Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. Product or Part Name Digital Still Camera CCD SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery Pack (defective exchange) Parts 1 year 6 months 90 days Labor 1 year 90 days Not Applicable...