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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZR3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the 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.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(726
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 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 S
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) � Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. � Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. � Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. � Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. � Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into cont
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But � In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. � When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. ∫ Cautions for Use � Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). � Do not use any other AV cables except the suppl
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. (ENG) VQT2L93 7
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 Contents Information for Your Safety ................................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ........................................................................... 9 Names of the Components ................................................................. 10 Charging the Battery ........................................................................... 12 About the Built-in Memory/the Card.......
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 Standard 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 12 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger DMW-BCG10PP DE-A65B (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 3 4 3 USB Connection Cable 4AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 Names of the Components 1Flash 12 3 2Lens 3 Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp 4 LCD monitor 4 10 5 [MENU/SET] button 6 [DISPLAY] button 8 7 [Q.MENU]/Delete button 9 8 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 9 Motion picture button 5 67 10 Cursor buttons A : 3/Exposure compensation/Auto Bracket/White Balance fine adjustment B : 4/Macro Mode AF Tracking C : 2/Self-timer button D: 1/Flash setting button In these operating instructions, the cu
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１０年１月１２日 火曜日 午前１１時５７分 11 Camera ON/OFF switch 11 12 12 Zoom lever 13 Speaker 14 Microphone 15 Shutter button 16 Mode dial 1314 15 16 17 Hand strap eyelet 17 • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure 18 that you will not drop it. 18 Lens barrel 19 19 [HDMI] socket 20 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 21 22 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 22 Card/Batter
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP. 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 these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibili
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１０年１月１２日 火曜日 午前１１時５７分 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 90 indicator A lights green. • Charging is properly complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off. Detach the battery after charging is completed. ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 130 min ∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures Recording time Approx. 165 min Playback t
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１０年１月１２日 火曜日 午前１１時５７分 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 40 MB • The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of card which ca
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direc
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１０年１月１２日 火曜日 午前１１時５７分 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. 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 the settings screen. Changing the Clock Settin
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１０年１月１４日 木曜日 午後３時３３分 Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 3/ 4 to select [AF MODE], and then press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/ 4
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１０年１月６日 水曜日 午後２時２７分 Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. OFF ON A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. ∫ List of [REC] Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My Scene Mode Pictures are
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１０年１月１２日 火曜日 午前１１時５７分 [REC] Mode: ñ Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (ñ: Intelligent Auto 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 to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial C Shutter button Set the mod
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DMC-ZX3&ZR3P-VQT2L93_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１０年１月１２日 火曜日 午前１１時５７分 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] [i-SUNSET] [i-BABY] • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. • When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera
