Panasonic DMCS3EP Operating Guide

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Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press 

▼ to 

display on/off)

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

 (Card) or 

 (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.

While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writing, reading, deletion or 

formatting. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) 

or DC coupler (optional), as this can cause data loss or damage.

Keep the camera away from vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera 

operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time varies in proportion to card 
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

 

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When [Upload Set] is set, the number of pictures that can be recorded or the recording 
time may decrease.

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13

330

670

2740

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4

450

910

3720

26

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9

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650

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890

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1300

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1780

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5300

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7280

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410

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115

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10050

19940

81340

 

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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8 min 10 s

16 min 20 s

1 h 7 min

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21 min 40 s

43 min 10 s

2 h 56 min

2 min 30 s

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41 s

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1 h 2 min

2 h 4 min

8 h 28 min

 

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous recording exceeding 

2 GB is not possible. (Example: [8 min 20 s] with [HD]) To record more than 15 minutes or 2 GB, press 

the shutter button again. (Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.)

The time displayed in the table is the total time.

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 DMC-S3         

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 DMC-S1

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory 

 if not.

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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

 

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[QVGA] in [Rec Quality] can only be available to record motion pictures in the built-in 
memory.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

SD Memory Cards

8 MB – 2 GB

 

• Can be used with devices compatible with the 

respective formats.

 

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that 

your computer and other devices support this type 

of card. 

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

 

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given 

capacities are supported.

 

• Using a card of SD Speed “Class 6”

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 or above is 

recommended for recording motion pictures.

SDHC Memory Cards

4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards

48 GB, 64 GB

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  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by 

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example) Class 6

 

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Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been 
formatted with a computer or another device. (

 

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If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to 
record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. 

 

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It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer 
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to 
be damaged).

 

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Latest information: 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

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