Panasonic DMC-F3K Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-F3

DMC-F4

Before use, please read these 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

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

VQT2R92

1AG6P1P5786--(S)

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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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.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE

EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following

text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded

three pin mains plug for your safety and

convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced

please ensure that the replacement fuse

has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is

approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI

mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse

cover you must ensure that it is refitted

when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must

not be used until a replacement cover is

obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be

purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS

UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET

OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE

FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND

THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED

OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE

ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF

PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-

AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please

observe the wiring code as stated below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified

electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured

in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with

the coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be

connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be

connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER

WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL

WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER

E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR

COLOURED GREEN OR

GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF-

KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to

the type of AC mains plug (figures A and

B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and

follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC

mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach

the fuse cover.

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Fuse

(5 ampere)

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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.

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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC

or incinerate.

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∫About the battery charger

•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

•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional).

•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

•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 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-AC5E; 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.

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.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment

and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or

accompanying documents mean that used electrical and

electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with

general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old

products and used batteries, please take them to applicable

collection points, in accordance with your national

legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you

will help to save valuable resources and prevent any

potential negative effects on human health and the

environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate

waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old

products and batteries, please contact your local

municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale

where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this

waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,

please contact your dealer or supplier for further

information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the

European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you

wish to discard these items, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of

disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol

examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical

symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by

the Directive for the chemical involved.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 2

Accessories................................................................................................... 8

Namesof the Components......................................................................... 10

Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 12

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 14

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 15

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 16

• Changing the clock setting.................................................................... 16

Setting the Menu......................................................................................... 17

Selecting the [REC] Mode........................................................................... 18

Taking picturesusing the automatic function ( : Auto Scene Mode) ....... 19

• Scene detection .................................................................................... 20

Motion Picture Mode ................................................................................... 21

Playing back Pictures([NORMAL PLAY])................................................... 22

Deleting Pictures......................................................................................... 22

Reading the Operating Instructions(PDF format)....................................... 23

Specifications.............................................................................................. 25

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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 AC Mains Lead

4 USB Connection Cable

5AVCable

6 CD-ROM

•Software:

Use it to install the software to your

PC.

•Operating Instructions

7 Hand Strap

8 Battery Case

•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC Memory Card are indicated

as card in the text.

•The card is 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.)

CGA-S/106C

VFC4297

DE-A60A

VFF0622

VGQ0D56

VU6451023810

VU6451024237

VU6450808883

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Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

•For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

•Visit our website for product information

www.panasonic.co.uk.

•E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software

•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869

•For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

•For customers: 0844 844 3856

•

Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence

by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.,

Friday 9.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at

www.pas-europe.com.

•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

•All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by

Panasonic UK Ltd.

•It couldn’t be simpler!

•Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished

products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?

Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.

∫Optional Accessories

•SDXC Memory Card

64 GB: RP-SDW64GE1K

48 GB: RP-SDW48GE1K

•SDHC Memory Card

32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K/RP-SDP32GE1K

24 GB: RP-SDP24GE1K

16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDP16GE1K

8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/RP-SDR08GE1A

4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/RP-SDR04GE1A

•SD Memory Card

2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A

¢Ensure that the AC adaptor and DC coupler are purchased in a set. Do not

use if sold separately.

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

•Battery Pack

DMW-BCF10E

•AC Adaptor

DMW-AC5EB

•DC Coupler¢

DMW-DCC4E

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Names of the Components

1Flash

2Lens

3 Self-timer indicator

AF 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) button

or Press 4

123

51110

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