Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Operating Instructions Manual

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32 VQT3E65 VQT3E65 33Taking pictures with your own settings[Normal Picture] ModeRecording Mode:Aligning the focus●If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], atripod, or [Selftimer].●If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red,correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash orchange [Sensitivity] settings.Aperture value Shutter speedJitter alertdisplayUsing the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Useful when subject is not in the centre of picture.First adjust focus according to subjectAlign the AF areawith the subjectHold downhalfwayFocus display( When focus is aligned: illuminatedWhen focus is not aligned: flashing)AF area( When focus is aligned: greenWhen focus is not aligned: red)Return to desired compositionPress fullyAF area●Subjects/environments which maymake focusing difficult:• Fast-moving or extremely brightobjects, or objects with no colourcontrast.• Taking pictures through glass ornear objects emitting light. In thedark, or with significant jitter.• When too close to object or whentaking pictures of both distant andclose objects together in the samepicture.■ Focus rangeDistance between the lensand the subject5 cm(0.17 feet)1 m(3.28 feet)Zoom ratio1 x (Max. W)Gradually changes4 x (Max. T)●The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is notaligned.Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bringthe subject into focus if it is out of range.●AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using DigitalZoom. Focus rangeShutter button Display the screen for RecordingMode selectionSelect [Normal Picture] ModeTake a picturePress halfway(press lightly tofocus)Press fully(press the button allthe way to record)■Recording Mode list[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→18)[Normal Picture] Mode Take pictures with your own settings. −[Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→39)[Motion Picture] Mode Take motion pictures. (→21)