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. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
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 the time to fill in the information 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. Model No. Serial No. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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 the time to fill in the information 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. Model No. Serial No. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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-If you see this symbolInformation 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. 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.
Record, view, save those Record precious moments. View P.28 P.107 ● Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens! AV cable HDMI mini cable (sold separately) Taking picture with automatic settings ● Easy operation with VIERA remote control ‘VIERA Link’ support ● Camera automatically detects the scene ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ Mode (P.32) ● Automatically adjusts the optimum focus and brightness settings based on the movement of the subject ‘AF TRACKING’ (P.
Record, view, save those Record precious moments. View P.28 P.107 ● Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens! AV cable HDMI mini cable (sold separately) Taking picture with automatic settings ● Easy operation with VIERA remote control ‘VIERA Link’ support ● Camera automatically detects the scene ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ Mode (P.32) ● Automatically adjusts the optimum focus and brightness settings based on the movement of the subject ‘AF TRACKING’ (P.
Contents Face Detection and Face Recognition ........34 AF TRACKING ............................................34 Before use Before use ............................................ 10 Read first .....................................................10 To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults ...10 Standard Accessories ......................... 11 Names of parts..................................... 12 Cursor button ..............................................
Contents Face Detection and Face Recognition ........34 AF TRACKING ............................................34 Before use Before use ............................................ 10 Read first .....................................................10 To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults ...10 Standard Accessories ......................... 11 Names of parts..................................... 12 Cursor button ..............................................
Before use Read first Standard Accessories To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults Do a test shot first! Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure Lens Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/ pictures with audio) successfully. • Avoid exposing the camera to strong vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with the camera in your pocket. (Attach hand strap to avoid dropping camera.
Before use Read first Standard Accessories To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults Do a test shot first! Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure Lens Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/ pictures with audio) successfully. • Avoid exposing the camera to strong vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with the camera in your pocket. (Attach hand strap to avoid dropping camera.
Charging battery Names of parts Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Mode dial ( P.29, Release lever (P.15) P.31) Shutter button ( P.28, P.30) Camera ON/OFF switch (P.17) Flash ( P.29, P.31) Self-timer indicator (P.48)/ AF assist lamp (P.78) Zoom lever (P.37) STEREO MIC ( P.61 ( Lens barrel Tripod receptacle Card/Battery door (P.15) Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. Lens (P.11) 1 64), 78, 97) Speaker (P.
Charging battery Names of parts Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Mode dial ( P.29, Release lever (P.15) P.31) Shutter button ( P.28, P.30) Camera ON/OFF switch (P.17) Flash ( P.29, P.31) Self-timer indicator (P.48)/ AF assist lamp (P.78) Zoom lever (P.37) STEREO MIC ( P.61 ( Lens barrel Tripod receptacle Card/Battery door (P.15) Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. Lens (P.11) 1 64), 78, 97) Speaker (P.
Charging battery (Continued) Inserting battery and card The battery life Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage). Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 320 pictures Recording time Approx. 150 min Approx.
Charging battery (Continued) Inserting battery and card The battery life Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage). Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 320 pictures Recording time Approx. 150 min Approx.
Inserting battery and card (Continued) 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 Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power. Turn on the power if not. ‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time.
Inserting battery and card (Continued) 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 Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power. Turn on the power if not. ‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time.
To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated and setting can be changed from the menus. Using 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 item is displayed with an orange background. Shutter button Mode dial Select SETUP menu Highlight REC/PLAY switch To restore default settings ‘RESET’ (P.
To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated and setting can be changed from the menus. Using 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 item is displayed with an orange background. Shutter button Mode dial Select SETUP menu Highlight REC/PLAY switch To restore default settings ‘RESET’ (P.
Using menus (Continued) Using SETUP menu Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.18) Using Quick menu Recording menu items can be called up easily. Set to Item CLOCK SET Settings, notes Set time, date, and display format. Set the date and time. (P.
Using menus (Continued) Using SETUP menu Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.18) Using Quick menu Recording menu items can be called up easily. Set to Item CLOCK SET Settings, notes Set time, date, and display format. Set the date and time. (P.
Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Settings, notes LCD MODE Item ECONOMY OFF: Normal (cancel setting) Make LCD monitor easier to see. AUTO POWER LCD: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. POWER LCD: Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). Turn off LCD monitor and power while not in use to save battery consumption.
Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Settings, notes LCD MODE Item ECONOMY OFF: Normal (cancel setting) Make LCD monitor easier to see. AUTO POWER LCD: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. POWER LCD: Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). Turn off LCD monitor and power while not in use to save battery consumption.
Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item ZOOM RESUME Remember the zoom ratio when turning power off. NO.RESET Reset image file numbers. RESET Reset to the default settings. Settings, notes OFF/ON • Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode. YES/NO • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999.
Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item ZOOM RESUME Remember the zoom ratio when turning power off. NO.RESET Reset image file numbers. RESET Reset to the default settings. Settings, notes OFF/ON • Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode. YES/NO • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999.
Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes VIERA Link Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Linkcompatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately) (P.109). OFF: Operations must be performed via the camera’s own buttons. ON: Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible device. (Not all operations will be available.) Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be limited.
Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes VIERA Link Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Linkcompatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately) (P.109). OFF: Operations must be performed via the camera’s own buttons. ON: Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible device. (Not all operations will be available.) Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be limited.
Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (P.17). Turn on the power Holding the camera/Direction detection function Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Shutter button AF assist lamp • Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart. • Do not touch the lens. • Do not block the microphone when recording audio. (P.12) • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.
Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (P.17). Turn on the power Holding the camera/Direction detection function Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Shutter button AF assist lamp • Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart. • Do not touch the lens. • Do not block the microphone when recording audio. (P.12) • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.
Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (P.17). Turn on the power Holding the camera/Direction detection function Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Shutter button AF assist lamp • Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart. • Do not touch the lens. • Do not block the microphone when recording audio. (P.12) • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.
Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (P.17). Turn on the power Holding the camera/Direction detection function Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Shutter button AF assist lamp • Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart. • Do not touch the lens. • Do not block the microphone when recording audio. (P.12) • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.
Taking picture with automatic settings ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’ Mode: Turn on the power Backlight compensation Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Shutter button Set to Select either (Auto) or (forced flash off). When using , (AUTO), (Auto/red-eye reduction) and (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) will be switched between automatically (see P.43 for details). A second flash will be emitted in and for red-eye reduction.
Taking picture with automatic settings ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’ Mode: Turn on the power Backlight compensation Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Shutter button Set to Select either (Auto) or (forced flash off). When using , (AUTO), (Auto/red-eye reduction) and (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) will be switched between automatically (see P.43 for details). A second flash will be emitted in and for red-eye reduction.
Taking picture with automatic settings Taking pictures with your own settings Mode: Mode: ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’ (Continued) Face Detection and Face Recognition ‘NORMAL PICTURE Mode’ Using REC menu (P.69) to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Turn on the power If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the image ( or ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces. (P.
Taking picture with automatic settings Taking pictures with your own settings Mode: Mode: ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’ (Continued) Face Detection and Face Recognition ‘NORMAL PICTURE Mode’ Using REC menu (P.69) to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Turn on the power If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the image ( or ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces. (P.
Taking pictures with your own settings Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom Mode: Mode: ‘NORMAL PICTURE Mode’ (Continued) Align focus for desired composition Useful when subject is not in center of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Hold down halfway AF area Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult: • Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast. • Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light.
Taking pictures with your own settings Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom Mode: Mode: ‘NORMAL PICTURE Mode’ (Continued) Align focus for desired composition Useful when subject is not in center of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Hold down halfway AF area Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult: • Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast. • Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light.
Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom (Continued) Mode: Maximum zoom ratios by picture size PICTURE SIZE Max. enlargement PICTURE SIZE Max. enlargement Optical zoom 10 M 9.5 M 9M 12 x 10 M 9M 7.5 M 12 x 7M 6.5 M 6M 14.3 x 7M 6M 5.5 M 14.3 x Extended optical zoom 5M 3M 2M 4.5 M 3M 2.5 M 4.5 M 2.5 M 2M 21.4 x 17.1 x 5M 3M 2M 4.5 M 2.5 M 3.5 M 2M 21. 4 x 17.1 x Enlarging further 0.3 M ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ Zoom 4 times further than optical/extended optical zoom (maximum 48 x – 85.5 x).
Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom (Continued) Mode: Maximum zoom ratios by picture size PICTURE SIZE Max. enlargement PICTURE SIZE Max. enlargement Optical zoom 10 M 9.5 M 9M 12 x 10 M 9M 7.5 M 12 x 7M 6.5 M 6M 14.3 x 7M 6M 5.5 M 14.3 x Extended optical zoom 5M 3M 2M 4.5 M 3M 2.5 M 4.5 M 2.5 M 2M 21.4 x 17.1 x 5M 3M 2M 4.5 M 2.5 M 3.5 M 2M 21. 4 x 17.1 x Enlarging further 0.3 M ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ Zoom 4 times further than optical/extended optical zoom (maximum 48 x – 85.5 x).
Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY) Deleting pictures REC/PLAY switch: REC/PLAY switch: When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD Mode (P.81).) Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY) Deleting pictures REC/PLAY switch: REC/PLAY switch: When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD Mode (P.81).) Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
Changing recording information display Taking pictures with flash Mode: Display ‘FLASH’ Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. Press to change display In recording mode Recording information 1 Select the desired type Motion picture recording information 1, 2 No display In playback mode Recording information Recording No display or histogram 1 information 1 2 3 Histogram Guide lines 1, 3 Set ‘HISTOGRAM’ to ‘ON’ to display histogram (P.22).
Changing recording information display Taking pictures with flash Mode: Display ‘FLASH’ Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. Press to change display In recording mode Recording information 1 Select the desired type Motion picture recording information 1, 2 No display In playback mode Recording information Recording No display or histogram 1 information 1 2 3 Histogram Guide lines 1, 3 Set ‘HISTOGRAM’ to ‘ON’ to display histogram (P.22).
Taking pictures with flash (Continued) Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures Mode: Mode: Available types in each mode ( : default setting) When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to ‘AF MACRO ( )’ enables you to take images at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max. W).
Taking pictures with flash (Continued) Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures Mode: Mode: Available types in each mode ( : default setting) When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to ‘AF MACRO ( )’ enables you to take images at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max. W).
Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment (Continued) Mode: Taking images at even closer range ‘MACRO ZOOM’ Focus range for (NORMAL PICTURE Mode) Focus range To take even larger images of the subject, setting to ‘MACRO ZOOM’ enables the subject to appear even larger than when using AF MACRO. Display ‘MACRO MODE’ Zoom lever Distance between the lens and the subject 3 cm 50 cm (0.10 feet) (1.64 feet) 1m (3.28 feet) 2m (6.
Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment (Continued) Mode: Taking images at even closer range ‘MACRO ZOOM’ Focus range for (NORMAL PICTURE Mode) Focus range To take even larger images of the subject, setting to ‘MACRO ZOOM’ enables the subject to appear even larger than when using AF MACRO. Display ‘MACRO MODE’ Zoom lever Distance between the lens and the subject 3 cm 50 cm (0.10 feet) (1.64 feet) 1m (3.28 feet) 2m (6.
Taking images with self-timer Mode: Taking pictures/motion pictures with exposure compensation Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds. Display ‘SELFTIMER’ EXPOSURE only Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.
Taking images with self-timer Mode: Taking pictures/motion pictures with exposure compensation Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds. Display ‘SELFTIMER’ EXPOSURE only Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.
Taking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio ‘MULTI ASPECT’ Taking pictures according to the scene In this mode, pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures in each of three aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9. (The shutter sound is made only once.) Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Mode: Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’ Press ▲ twice to switch ‘EXPOSURE’ to ‘AUTO BRACKET’.
Taking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio ‘MULTI ASPECT’ Taking pictures according to the scene In this mode, pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures in each of three aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9. (The shutter sound is made only once.) Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Mode: Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’ Press ▲ twice to switch ‘EXPOSURE’ to ‘AUTO BRACKET’.
Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. PORTRAIT SOFT SKIN Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject. • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards). Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject.
Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. PORTRAIT SOFT SKIN Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject. • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards). Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject.
Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. Tips • Use flash. • Subject should not move. NIGHT • Tripod, self-timer recommended. PORTRAIT • Stand at least 1.5 m (4.93 feet) away at the Wide end (wide-angle) • Focus: Max. W: 80 cm (2.63 feet) Max. T: 1.2 m (3.94 feet) - 5 m (16.4 feet) Takes clear pictures of night scenes. Notes How to select a scene (P.51) Using flash in scene modes (P.
Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. Tips • Use flash. • Subject should not move. NIGHT • Tripod, self-timer recommended. PORTRAIT • Stand at least 1.5 m (4.93 feet) away at the Wide end (wide-angle) • Focus: Max. W: 80 cm (2.63 feet) Max. T: 1.2 m (3.94 feet) - 5 m (16.4 feet) Takes clear pictures of night scenes. Notes How to select a scene (P.51) Using flash in scene modes (P.
Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with ▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’. HIGH SENS. Tips • Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above (2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T) Takes pictures of rapid movement or a decisive moment. Use ▲▼ to select ‘SPEED PRIORITY’ or ‘IMAGE PRIORITY’, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with ▲▼ and press ‘MENU/SET’. HIGH SENS. Tips • Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above (2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T) Takes pictures of rapid movement or a decisive moment. Use ▲▼ to select ‘SPEED PRIORITY’ or ‘IMAGE PRIORITY’, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. Tips FIREWORKS • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away. • Tripod recommended. Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject. BEACH SNOW Brings out the natural color of snow in ski slope and mountain scenes. Takes pictures of the view from aircraft windows.
Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. Tips FIREWORKS • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away. • Tripod recommended. Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject. BEACH SNOW Brings out the natural color of snow in ski slope and mountain scenes. Takes pictures of the view from aircraft windows.
Setting frequently-used scene modes on the mode dial ‘MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE’ Mode: Frequently-used scene modes can be preset to ( for ) on the mode dial. After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset scene mode by simply setting the mode dial to MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE. Taking motion pictures Mode: Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording.
Setting frequently-used scene modes on the mode dial ‘MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE’ Mode: Frequently-used scene modes can be preset to ( for ) on the mode dial. After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset scene mode by simply setting the mode dial to MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE. Taking motion pictures Mode: Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording.
Taking motion pictures (Continued) Mode: (INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode) The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings. When scene does not correspond to any on the right. (i PORTRAIT) (i SCENERY) (i LOW LIGHT) (i MACRO) • If brightness or other conditions change during recording, the scene mode will be changed automatically. • In (i PORTRAIT) Mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.
Taking motion pictures (Continued) Mode: (INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode) The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings. When scene does not correspond to any on the right. (i PORTRAIT) (i SCENERY) (i LOW LIGHT) (i MACRO) • If brightness or other conditions change during recording, the scene mode will be changed automatically. • In (i PORTRAIT) Mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.
Taking motion pictures Taking pictures with the face recognition function ‘MOTION PICTURE Mode’ Mode: Mode: This enables recording of (monaural) audio motion pictures. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording. If the motion picture is recorded on a memory card, one that is marked as ‘10 MB/s’ or faster on the package is recommended. Microphone Set to Set the mode dial to (MOTION PICTURE Mode). Start recording Remaining recording time (approx.
Taking motion pictures Taking pictures with the face recognition function ‘MOTION PICTURE Mode’ Mode: Mode: This enables recording of (monaural) audio motion pictures. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording. If the motion picture is recorded on a memory card, one that is marked as ‘10 MB/s’ or faster on the package is recommended. Microphone Set to Set the mode dial to (MOTION PICTURE Mode). Start recording Remaining recording time (approx.
Taking pictures with the face recognition (Continued) function Useful features for travel Mode: Mode: Face recognition editing screen Recording only. (Cannot set.) TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) Select items with ▲▼, and press ► to set. • NAME: Register names (text input method: P.89) • PRIORITY: Set priority order for focus and exposure adjustment Changing priority order: Select new registration number with ▲▼◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’.
Taking pictures with the face recognition (Continued) function Useful features for travel Mode: Mode: Face recognition editing screen Recording only. (Cannot set.) TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) Select items with ▲▼, and press ► to set. • NAME: Register names (text input method: P.89) • PRIORITY: Set priority order for focus and exposure adjustment Changing priority order: Select new registration number with ▲▼◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’.
Useful features for travel (Continued) Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu Mode: Recording only. (Cannot set.) WORLD TIME (Registering local time at your travel destination) Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (P.17). • Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ SETUP MENU’ → Select ‘WORLD TIME’ ‘PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA’ will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press ‘MENU/SET’ and skip to step . REC/PLAY switch: See P.18 for menu setting procedure. ‘Quick menu’ (P.
Useful features for travel (Continued) Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu Mode: Recording only. (Cannot set.) WORLD TIME (Registering local time at your travel destination) Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (P.17). • Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ SETUP MENU’ → Select ‘WORLD TIME’ ‘PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA’ will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press ‘MENU/SET’ and skip to step . REC/PLAY switch: See P.18 for menu setting procedure. ‘Quick menu’ (P.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu See P.18 for menu setting procedure. (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: QUALITY Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subject ISO sensitivity 200 (Shutter speed 1/30) ISO sensitivity 800 (Shutter speed 1/125) Set quality of picture. MODE: → REC menu → REC menu Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures) Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are displayed in the screen for a few seconds after recording.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu See P.18 for menu setting procedure. (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: QUALITY Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subject ISO sensitivity 200 (Shutter speed 1/30) ISO sensitivity 800 (Shutter speed 1/125) Set quality of picture. MODE: → REC menu → REC menu Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures) Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are displayed in the screen for a few seconds after recording.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) See P.18 for menu setting procedure. REC/PLAY switch: WHITE BALANCE FACE RECOG. Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) See P.18 for menu setting procedure. REC/PLAY switch: WHITE BALANCE FACE RECOG. Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) See P.18 for menu setting procedure. REC/PLAY switch: Determined position for focus 1-area-focusing (High speed) 1-area-focusing Spot-focusing 1-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align) Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area. When using , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) See P.18 for menu setting procedure. REC/PLAY switch: Determined position for focus 1-area-focusing (High speed) 1-area-focusing Spot-focusing 1-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align) Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area. When using , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu See P.18 for menu setting procedure. (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: I.EXPOSURE DIGITAL ZOOM Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject. MODE: → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu → REC menu Settings: OFF/ON ( Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extended optical zoom by up to 4 times. (See P.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu See P.18 for menu setting procedure. (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: I.EXPOSURE DIGITAL ZOOM Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject. MODE: → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu → REC menu Settings: OFF/ON ( Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extended optical zoom by up to 4 times. (See P.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) See P.18 for menu setting procedure. REC/PLAY switch: MIN. SHTR SPEED CLOCK SET Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. MODE: → REC menu REC MODE Settings: 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2 1 Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) See P.18 for menu setting procedure. REC/PLAY switch: MIN. SHTR SPEED CLOCK SET Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. MODE: → REC menu REC MODE Settings: 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2 1 Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu Taking/viewing clipboard pictures REC/PLAY switch: Mode: (Continued) See P.18 for menu setting procedure. Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos. Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to clipboard folder of built-in memory, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed immediately. Beware of copyrights, etc. (P.2) REC QUALITY Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu Taking/viewing clipboard pictures REC/PLAY switch: Mode: (Continued) See P.18 for menu setting procedure. Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos. Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to clipboard folder of built-in memory, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed immediately. Beware of copyrights, etc. (P.2) REC QUALITY Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) Mode: REC/PLAY switch: ‘CLIPBOARD Mode’ (Continued) You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (calendar playback). Zoom mark Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc.
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) Mode: REC/PLAY switch: ‘CLIPBOARD Mode’ (Continued) You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (calendar playback). Zoom mark Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc.
Viewing motion pictures/pictures with audio Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ REC/PLAY switch: REC/PLAY switch: Motion pictures and pictures with audio can be played back in the same way as pictures. Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.
Viewing motion pictures/pictures with audio Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ REC/PLAY switch: REC/PLAY switch: Motion pictures and pictures with audio can be played back in the same way as pictures. Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.
Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ (Continued) See P.85 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure. REC/PLAY switch: Operations during slide show SLIDE SHOW During motion picture playback Automatically play images in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select playback method • • • • ALL : Play all PICTURE ONLY: Playback of pictures only MOTION PIC. ONLY: Playback of motion pictures only CATEGORY SELECTION : Playback of pictures only Select category, and playback slideshow.
Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ (Continued) See P.85 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure. REC/PLAY switch: Operations during slide show SLIDE SHOW During motion picture playback Automatically play images in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select playback method • • • • ALL : Play all PICTURE ONLY: Playback of pictures only MOTION PIC. ONLY: Playback of motion pictures only CATEGORY SELECTION : Playback of pictures only Select category, and playback slideshow.
Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ Using PLAYBACK menu See P.85 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure. REC/PLAY switch: (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: Images can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification starts when ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ is selected from the playback mode selection menu. CATEGORY Icons of categories with pictures (dark blue) No.
Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ Using PLAYBACK menu See P.85 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure. REC/PLAY switch: (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: Images can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification starts when ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ is selected from the playback mode selection menu. CATEGORY Icons of categories with pictures (dark blue) No.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: To edit (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18. ) select ‘SINGLE’ in step → select picture with ◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’ → correct text and select ‘EXIT’ → press to return to the menu. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ Playback Mode. Cannot be used with pictures taken on other devices, protected pictures, or motion pictures.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: To edit (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18. ) select ‘SINGLE’ in step → select picture with ◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’ → correct text and select ‘EXIT’ → press to return to the menu. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ Playback Mode. Cannot be used with pictures taken on other devices, protected pictures, or motion pictures.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18. ) MULTI Select ‘MULTI’ in step the previous page on Select picture (up to 50 pictures) LEVELING Slight slanting in the picture can be corrected.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18. ) MULTI Select ‘MULTI’ in step the previous page on Select picture (up to 50 pictures) LEVELING Slight slanting in the picture can be corrected.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18. ) FAVORITE ASPECT CONV. Convert pictures taken in to Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ Select or or for printing. PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’ Select horizontal position and convert Mark your favorite pictures and enable the following functions. Favorites-only slide show (P.86) Delete all except favorites (useful for when printing in shop, etc.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18. ) FAVORITE ASPECT CONV. Convert pictures taken in to Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ Select or or for printing. PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’ Select horizontal position and convert Mark your favorite pictures and enable the following functions. Favorites-only slide show (P.86) Delete all except favorites (useful for when printing in shop, etc.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18. ) PRINT SET PROTECT Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘PRINT SET’ Set protection to disable picture deletion.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18. ) PRINT SET PROTECT Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘PRINT SET’ Set protection to disable picture deletion.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18. Copying recorded pictures ) COPY Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to clipboard folder. Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘COPY’ Select copy method (direction) : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step ) (Clipboard pictures cannot be copied. Use ‘COPY’ in the clipboard menu (P.82).
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18. Copying recorded pictures ) COPY Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to clipboard folder. Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘COPY’ Select copy method (direction) : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step ) (Clipboard pictures cannot be copied. Use ‘COPY’ in the clipboard menu (P.82).
Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer. Using with your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. • Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer. Using with your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. • Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
Using with your PC (Continued) You can save images to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. Folder and file names on computer DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100-PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) P1000001.JPG Windows Drives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ folder. Macintosh Drives are displayed on the desktop. (Displayed as ‘LUMIX’, ‘NO_NAME’, or ‘Untitled’.) P1000999.
Using with your PC (Continued) You can save images to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. Folder and file names on computer DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100-PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) P1000001.JPG Windows Drives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ folder. Macintosh Drives are displayed on the desktop. (Displayed as ‘LUMIX’, ‘NO_NAME’, or ‘Untitled’.) P1000999.
Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridgecompatible printer for printing. Set-up: • Use a fully charged battery, or connect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately) and Multi Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, sold separately). (P.103) • Card : Insert card Built-in memory: Remove card (Copy clipboard pictures to the card (P.82)) • Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, etc.
Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridgecompatible printer for printing. Set-up: • Use a fully charged battery, or connect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately) and Multi Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, sold separately). (P.103) • Card : Insert card Built-in memory: Remove card (Copy clipboard pictures to the card (P.82)) • Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, etc.
Printing (Continued) Viewing on TV screen Making print settings on camera (Make settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’) Select item Select setting You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (sold ). separately Also consult TV operating manual. Set-up: Item OFF/ON NUM. OF PRINTS Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) PAPER SIZE (printer takes priority) L/3.
Printing (Continued) Viewing on TV screen Making print settings on camera (Make settings before selecting ‘PRINT START’) Select item Select setting You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (sold ). separately Also consult TV operating manual. Set-up: Item OFF/ON NUM. OF PRINTS Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) PAPER SIZE (printer takes priority) L/3.
Viewing on TV screen (Continued) Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket An HDMI mini cable (sold separately) can be used to enable enjoyment of pictures and motion pictures in high resolution. What is HDMI? High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digital video devices. Digital video and audio signals can be outputted by connecting the camera to an HDMI-compatible device.
Viewing on TV screen (Continued) Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket An HDMI mini cable (sold separately) can be used to enable enjoyment of pictures and motion pictures in high resolution. What is HDMI? High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digital video devices. Digital video and audio signals can be outputted by connecting the camera to an HDMI-compatible device.
Viewing on TV screen (Continued) Available functions Other related operations Use your television’s remote control to operate the camera. (1) Multiple playback Press the red button on your television’s remote control to switch between the types of data to be played. • Playback data type options can be scrolled as follows: → → → ‘ALL’ ‘ALL’ → Use ▲▼◄► to select image, and press ‘OK’ to display as single image. Slideshow settings and other options can be accessed by pressing the ‘SUBMENU’ button.
Viewing on TV screen (Continued) Available functions Other related operations Use your television’s remote control to operate the camera. (1) Multiple playback Press the red button on your television’s remote control to switch between the types of data to be played. • Playback data type options can be scrolled as follows: → → → ‘ALL’ ‘ALL’ → Use ▲▼◄► to select image, and press ‘OK’ to display as single image. Slideshow settings and other options can be accessed by pressing the ‘SUBMENU’ button.
List of LCD monitor displays Press the display button to change display (P.12, 42). In recording 1 2 3 10 5 14 13 12 F3.3 1/30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Recording mode ( P.29, P.31) Recording quality (P.80) Flash mode (P.43) Optical image stabilizer (P.77) Jitter alert (P.35) Metering mode (P.75) Wind cut (P.80) AF tracking (P.34) Macro recording (P.45) Tele macro (P.45) 2 AF area (P.35) 3 Focus (P.35) 4 10 Picture size (P.69) Recording quality (P.80) Quality (P.70) Battery capacity (P.
List of LCD monitor displays Press the display button to change display (P.12, 42). In recording 1 2 3 10 5 14 13 12 F3.3 1/30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Recording mode ( P.29, P.31) Recording quality (P.80) Flash mode (P.43) Optical image stabilizer (P.77) Jitter alert (P.35) Metering mode (P.75) Wind cut (P.80) AF tracking (P.34) Macro recording (P.45) Tele macro (P.45) 2 AF area (P.35) 3 Focus (P.35) 4 10 Picture size (P.69) Recording quality (P.80) Quality (P.70) Battery capacity (P.
Message displays THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P.16) NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures. THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED Release the protection before deleting, etc. (P.97) SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED Non-DCF images (P.40) cannot be deleted. → Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26) card to delete.
Message displays THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P.16) NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures. THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED Release the protection before deleting, etc. (P.97) SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED Non-DCF images (P.40) cannot be deleted. → Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26) card to delete.
Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (P.116 - 121) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu in recording mode (P.24).) Battery, power Recording (continued) Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Battery is not inserted correctly (P.15), or needs recharging (P.13). LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23). → Press shutter button halfway to release.
Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (P.116 - 121) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu in recording mode (P.24).) Battery, power Recording (continued) Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Battery is not inserted correctly (P.15), or needs recharging (P.13). LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23). → Press shutter button halfway to release.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) LCD monitor Playback (continued) LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. Camera set to ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23). After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds (Max.) when recording to the built-in memory) Brightness is unstable. Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) LCD monitor Playback (continued) LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. Camera set to ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23). After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds (Max.) when recording to the built-in memory) Brightness is unstable. Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) TV, computer, printer TV, computer, printer (continued) No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. Not connected correctly (P.107, 108). TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. TV is not compatible with SDHC memory card. (When using SDHC memory card) TV screen display different to LCD monitor. Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions. Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TV.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) TV, computer, printer TV, computer, printer (continued) No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. Not connected correctly (P.107, 108). TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. TV is not compatible with SDHC memory card. (When using SDHC memory card) TV screen display different to LCD monitor. Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions. Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TV.
Usage cautions and notes When in use Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Usage cautions and notes When in use Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Varies according to ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.70), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.69), or ‘QUALITY’ (P.70) settings. When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.
Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Varies according to ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.70), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.69), or ‘QUALITY’ (P.70) settings. When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.
Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Varies according to ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.70), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.69), or ‘QUALITY’ (P.70) settings. When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.
Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Varies according to ‘ASPECT RATIO’ (P.70), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.69), or ‘QUALITY’ (P.70) settings. When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.
Specifications DMC-ZS3 Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.3 W When playing back: 0.6 W 10,100,000 pixels Digital zoom 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels Primary color filter Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 300 mm)/ F3.3 to F4.9 Max.4 x Extended optical zoom Max. 21.
Specifications DMC-ZS3 Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.3 W When playing back: 0.6 W 10,100,000 pixels Digital zoom 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels Primary color filter Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 300 mm)/ F3.3 to F4.9 Max.4 x Extended optical zoom Max. 21.
Specifications DMC-ZS1 Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.2 W When playing back: 0.6 W Flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx.
Specifications DMC-ZS1 Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.2 W When playing back: 0.6 W Flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced flash ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx.
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Optional accessories Product name: Battery Pack Product no.: DMW-BCG10PP (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) Product name: AC adaptor Product no.: DMW-AC5PP Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Performance identical to supplied battery pack. Recommended for taking on holiday, etc. Product name: HDMI mini cable Product no.
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Optional accessories Product name: Battery Pack Product no.: DMW-BCG10PP (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) Product name: AC adaptor Product no.: DMW-AC5PP Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Performance identical to supplied battery pack. Recommended for taking on holiday, etc. Product name: HDMI mini cable Product no.
Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. Request for Service Notice: (USA and Puerto Rico Only) • Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. Request for Service Notice: (USA and Puerto Rico Only) • Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
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Merci d’avoir choisi Panasonic! Vous avez acheté l’un des appareils les plus perfectionnés et les plus fiables actuellement sur le marché. Utilisé selon les directives, il vous apportera ainsi qu’à votre famille des années de plaisir. Veuillez prendre le temps de remplir la fiche cicontre. Le numéro de série se trouve sur l’étiquette située sur le dessous de votre appareil photo. Conservez le présent manuel afin de pouvoir le consulter au besoin.
Index List of LCD monitor displays (P.112) A Aerial Photo Mode .................................. 58 AF Assist Lamp....................................... 78 AF Lock .................................................. 34 AF Macro ................................................ 45 AF Mode ................................................. 73 AF Tracking ...................................... 34, 73 Aspect Conversion .......................... 94 Aspect Ratio ...........................................
Index List of LCD monitor displays (P.112) A Aerial Photo Mode .................................. 58 AF Assist Lamp....................................... 78 AF Lock .................................................. 34 AF Macro ................................................ 45 AF Mode ................................................. 73 AF Tracking ...................................... 34, 73 Aspect Conversion .......................... 94 Aspect Ratio ...........................................
MEMO 142 VQT1Z82 MEMO VQT1Z82 143
MEMO 142 VQT1Z82 MEMO VQT1Z82 143
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