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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS3
DMC-ZS1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
All descriptions and logos pertaining to HDMI, VIERA Link, AVCHD Lite,
and Dolby pertain to DMC-ZS3 only.
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Dear Customer, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN Declaration of Conformity CAUTION Thank you for choosing Panasonic! THE U.S.A. Trade Name: Panasonic Danger of explosion if battery is You have purchased one of the most FCC Note: Model No.: DMC-ZS3 incorrectly replaced. Replace only sophisticated and reliable products on the This equipment has been tested and DMC-ZS1 with the same or equivalent type market today. Used properly, we’re sure found to comply with the limits for a Responsible part
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Dear Customer, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN Declaration of Conformity CAUTION Thank you for choosing Panasonic! THE U.S.A. Trade Name: Panasonic Danger of explosion if battery is You have purchased one of the most FCC Note: Model No.: DMC-ZS3 incorrectly replaced. Replace only sophisticated and reliable products on the This equipment has been tested and DMC-ZS1 with the same or equivalent type market today. Used properly, we’re sure found to comply with the limits for a Responsible part
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-If you see this symbol- About the battery charger Quick start guide Information on Disposal in other CAUTION! Countries outside the European Union DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS This symbol is only valid in the UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT- European Union. If you wish to discard IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER The battery is not charged Charge the battery this product, please contact your local CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE when the camera is authorities or dealer and ask for the UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
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-If you see this symbol- About the battery charger Quick start guide Information on Disposal in other CAUTION! Countries outside the European Union DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS This symbol is only valid in the UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT- European Union. If you wish to discard IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER The battery is not charged Charge the battery this product, please contact your local CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE when the camera is authorities or dealer and ask for the UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
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Record, view, save those precious moments. ● Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens! P.28 P.107 AV cable Record View HDMI mini cable (sold separately) ● Easy operation with Taking picture with VIERA remote control ‘VIERA Link’ support automatic settings ● Camera automatically detects the scene ● With your printer ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ Mode (P.32) Connect directly to easily print ● Automatically adjusts the optimum focus and brightness P.104 pictures at home. Print settings ba
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Record, view, save those precious moments. ● Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens! P.28 P.107 AV cable Record View HDMI mini cable (sold separately) ● Easy operation with Taking picture with VIERA remote control ‘VIERA Link’ support automatic settings ● Camera automatically detects the scene ● With your printer ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ Mode (P.32) Connect directly to easily print ● Automatically adjusts the optimum focus and brightness P.104 pictures at home. Print settings ba
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Contents Face Detection and Face Recognition ........34 Taking pictures with the face FAVORITE .............................................95 Before use AF TRACKING ............................................34 PRINT SET ............................................96 recognition function ............... 65 Taking pictures with your own settings ... 35 PROTECT/ AUDIO DUB. ..................97 Face Recognition function ...........................65 Before use ................................
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Contents Face Detection and Face Recognition ........34 Taking pictures with the face FAVORITE .............................................95 Before use AF TRACKING ............................................34 PRINT SET ............................................96 recognition function ............... 65 Taking pictures with your own settings ... 35 PROTECT/ AUDIO DUB. ..................97 Face Recognition function ...........................65 Before use ................................
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Standard Before use Accessories Read first To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults Part numbers are as of February 2009 Battery Pack Do a test shot first! Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure Lens DMW-BCG10PP Check first to see if you can take pictures • Avoid exposing the camera to strong • If lens is dirty: • Charge the battery and record sounds (motion pictures/ vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting Images may appear slightly white if lens is before use. pictures with
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Standard Before use Accessories Read first To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults Part numbers are as of February 2009 Battery Pack Do a test shot first! Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure Lens DMW-BCG10PP Check first to see if you can take pictures • Avoid exposing the camera to strong • If lens is dirty: • Charge the battery and record sounds (motion pictures/ vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting Images may appear slightly white if lens is before use. pictures with
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Charging battery Names of parts Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Mode dial About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of February 2009) Release lever (P.15) ( P.29, P.31) The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP. Shutter button It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of ( P.28, P.30) these battery packs are not adequately protected
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Charging battery Names of parts Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Mode dial About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of February 2009) Release lever (P.15) ( P.29, P.31) The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP. Shutter button It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of ( P.28, P.30) these battery packs are not adequately protected
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(Continued) Charging battery Inserting battery and card Battery (check orientation) Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF The battery life Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position Card (check orientation) MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage). and open the lid Number of recordable Approx. 300 pictures Do not touch terminal OPEN pictures Approx. 320 pictures By CIPA standard in no
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(Continued) Charging battery Inserting battery and card Battery (check orientation) Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF The battery life Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position Card (check orientation) MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage). and open the lid Number of recordable Approx. 300 pictures Do not touch terminal OPEN pictures Approx. 320 pictures By CIPA standard in no
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( The clock is not set when the (Continued) Inserting battery and card Setting the clock camera is shipped.) Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power. Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. Turn on the power ‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed Compatible memory cards (sold separately) SD memory card/ when power is turned on for the first time. The following SD standard-based cards
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( The clock is not set when the (Continued) Inserting battery and card Setting the clock camera is shipped.) Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power. Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. Turn on the power ‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed Compatible memory cards (sold separately) SD memory card/ when power is turned on for the first time. The following SD standard-based cards
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To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated and setting Using menus can be changed from the menus. (Example) Change ‘VOLUME’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE Mode. (REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial ) Menu type Bring up the menu Camera ON/OFF switch The selected REC menu REC menu REC menu item is MOTION PICTURE menu Shutter button displayed with Changing image preferences an orange (P.69 - 80) background. Mode dial • Displays settings such as white balance
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To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated and setting Using menus can be changed from the menus. (Example) Change ‘VOLUME’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE Mode. (REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial ) Menu type Bring up the menu Camera ON/OFF switch The selected REC menu REC menu REC menu item is MOTION PICTURE menu Shutter button displayed with Changing image preferences an orange (P.69 - 80) background. Mode dial • Displays settings such as white balance
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(Continued) Using menus Using SETUP menu Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, Using Quick menu and changing the beep sounds. ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and Recording menu items can be called up easily. battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.18) Set to Item Settings, notes Set time, date, and display format. CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (P.17) Display ‘Quick menu
