Panasonic DMC-TS3 Operating Instruction

Basic Owner’s Manual

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TS3

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual f or advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

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Dear Customer,

Model No. Serial No.

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most s ophisticated 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 note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded t apes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copy right laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, e le c tric shock or product damage,

• Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit.

• Do not expose accessories (battery pack, battery charger, AC adapto r,

SD memory card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Do not place object s filled with liquids, such as vases, on accessories.

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SH ALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACC ESSIBLE.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom

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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 to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached

installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer

or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TS3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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∫ 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 pac k wit h 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 contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a

long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

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Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery char ger must be co nnect ed to a 120V

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

• Do not use any other AV cables except the su pplied one.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cabl e (RP-CHEU15; optional).

Part numbers: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (5 feet)

• Do not use any other USB connecti on cables except the supplied one.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or nea r a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pic tures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microproces sors may adversely affect this unit, dis turbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromag netic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmit ters or high-voltage lines , the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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-If you see this symbolInformation on Dispos a l 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.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety...........................................................................3

Standard Accessories ...................................................................................9

When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)................................10

(Important) About the Waterproof/

Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera ..............................11

Names of the Components .........................................................................16

Charging the Battery...................................................................................18

• Charging...............................................................................................18

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ... .......19

About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................20

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................21

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................22

• Changing the clock setting....................................................................23

Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................24

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode).........................................................................25

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• Scene Detection....................................................................................26

Recording Motion Pictur e s........................................ ............. ............ .........27

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................28

Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................28

• To delete a single picture......................................................................28

Setting the Menu.........................................................................................29

Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)................................................30

Specifications..............................................................................................32

Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................36

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................37

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....................38

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Please be sure to read

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Anti-shock Performance of the Camera underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.

“(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and

” (P11) before using this unit

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correc t as of January 2011. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or

charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4AV Cable 5 CD-ROM

• Software:

Use it to install the software to your PC.

• Owner’s Manual

6Brush 7 Hand Strap

•Supplied accessories are not waterproof

(excluding strap).

•Keep the Brush out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.

•The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

•For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera

Accessory System

•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts

department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

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When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)

It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may be caused by the environment in whi ch the camera is used.

What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged

•Turn off the power and open the side door in a place

with constant ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with the side door open when the tempera ture of the camera gets close to the ambient temperature.

•Contact Panasonic’s Service Center if the fogging does not disappear.

Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged

Condensation may occur and th e inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is used in areas that undergo a significant change in t emperature or in high humidity, such as the following:

•When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach

etc.

•When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a

ski resort or at high altitude

•When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment

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(Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera

Waterproof/Dustproof Performance

This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and “IP6X” ratings. Prov id ed the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 12 m (40 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (¢1)

Anti-shock Performance

This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m (6.6 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m (6.6 feet). (¢2)

This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in

specified pressure in accordanc e with the handling method estab lished by Panasonic.

¢2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516. 5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S.

Defense Department, which s pecifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4.0 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices) Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method

516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4.0 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping onto 3cm (0.10 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed. (Disregarding appearance ch ange such as loss of paint or dis tortion of the part where drop impact is applied.)

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∫ Handling of the camera

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Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic’s Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.

•When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive,

sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.

•Waterproof function of the camera is for sea wat er and fresh water only.

•Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandlin g will not be covered

by the warranty.

•The inside of this unit is no t waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.

•Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding strap).

•Card and battery ar e not waterp roof. Do not handle with a wet h and. Al so, do not

insert wet card or battery into the camera.

•Do not leave the camer a for a lon g p eriod o f time in pl aces whe re te mpera tur e is

very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very hig h [above 40 oC (104 °F)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a hea ter, on the beach, et c. Waterproof per formance may be degraded.

∫ About the [Precautions] demonstration display

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[Precautions] is displaye d when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the side door completely closed.

•Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.

1 Press 2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].

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It will automatically skip to t he clock sett ing screen if [ No] is selected before it starts.

2 Press 2/1 to select the picture.

2: Return to the previous screen 1: View the next screen

It can be forcefully ended by pres sing [MENU/SET].

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• When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning th e power off or

pressing [MENU/SET], [Precautions] is displayed every time the power is turned on.

3 After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.

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When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed from the next time the power is turned on.

• This can also be viewed from [Precautions] in the [Setup] menu.

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Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adheri ng may cause water leaks.

Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.

• If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the

surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causi ng malfunction.

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Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid. It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.

• If there is any foreign material, remove with supplied brush.

• Be extremely careful to remove the small pieces of sand etc . that may hav e

adhere to the sides and corn ers of the rubber seal.

• Remove large foreign objects, wet sand, etc., using the shorter (harder)

side of the brush.

A Brush (supplied) B Side door

Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.

• The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1year , with use

and age. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic’ s Service Center for related costs and other information.

3 Close the side door securely.

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Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no longer visi ble.

• To prevent water seeping into the camera, be careful not to trap foreign

objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.

: Red part

: [LOCK] switch (gray part)

: Released state

: Locked state

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Using the camera underwater

•Use the camera underwater at a depth of up to 12 m (40 feet) with the water

temperature between 0oC and 40 oC (32 oF to 104 °F).

•Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).

•Do not use the cam er a at a de p t h of over 12 m (40 feet).

•Do not use it in the hot water ov er 40oC (104 °F) (in the ba th or hot spring).

•Do not use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes continuously.

•Do not open or close the side door.

•Do not apply sho ck to the camera u nderwate r . (W aterp roof perfor mance may not

be maintained, and there is a chance of a water leak.)

•Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a

location where the water will splash strongly, such as near rapids or waterfalls. (Strong water pressure may be applied, and it may cause malfunction.)

•The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it

underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.

Caring of the camera after using it underwater

Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing the camera with water. Make sure to clean the camera after using it.

•Thoroughly wipe of f any water dr oplets , sand, and sa line matter on your hands,

body, hair, etc .

•It is recommended to clean t he camera indoors, avoiding places where water

spray or sand may fall.

Do not leave the camera uncared fo r m ore than 60 minutes after using it underwater.

•Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause

damage, discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterior ation of the waterproof performance.

1 Rinse with water with the side door

closed.

After use at the seasid e or underwater ,

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soak the unit in fresh wate r pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less.

• If the zoom button or camera [OFF/ON]

button do not move smoothly, it may be caused by an adhesion of fore ign objects. Using in suc h a state may c ause malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects by shaking the camera in fresh water.

• Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you immerse the camera

in water, bu t this is not a malfunction.

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2 Drain water by holding the camera

upside down and shaking it lightly a

few times.

After using the camera at the seaside or

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under water , or after washing it, water will remain at the speaker site of the camera for a while and it may cause lower sound or sound distortion.

• Fasten the strap firmly to prevent the

camera from dropping.

3 Wipe off water drops on the camera

with a dry soft cloth and dry the

camera in a shaded area which is

well ventilated.

Dry the camera by standing it on a dry

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cloth. This unit incorpor ates drain design, draining water in gaps in the camera [OFF/ON] button and z oom button etc.

• Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer or similar. Waterproof

performance will deteriorate due to deformation.

• Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner , alcohol, or cleanser, or

soap or deterg en ts .

4 Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and

wipe off any water droplets or sand lef t inside using a soft dry

cloth.

Water dropl ets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door is

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opened without thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap around the card/battery compartment or the terminal connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth.

• The water droplets may seep into the camera when the side door is closed

while it is still wet, causing condensation or f ailure.

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Names of the Components

1Flash 2 Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp/LED light 3Lens

4 LCD monitor 5 Speaker

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6 Zoom button 7 Playback button 8 [MODE] button 9 [MENU/SET] button 10 [Q.MENU]/Delete/Cancel button 11 [DISP.] button

12 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation

Auto Bracket

B: 4/Macro Mode

AF Tracking

C: 2/Self-timer

D: 1/Flash setting

In this Owner’s Manual, the cursor buttons are described as shown in

the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.

e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

/SET

or Press 4

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/SET

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13 Motion picture bu tto n

14 Shutter button 15 Camera [OFF/ON] button 16 GPS antenna 17 Microphone 18 GPS status indicator

19 Tripod receptacle

20 [HD MI] socket 21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

22 Strap eyelet

• Be su re to attach th e stra p w h en usi n g the

camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 23 Release lever 24 [LOCK] switch

25 Side door

• When using an AC adaptor, ensur e that

the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;

optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;

optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).

• It is recommended to use a fully charged

battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5 PP;

optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;

optional) when recording motion pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the

AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off

due to a power outage or if the AC ad apt or

is disconnected etc., th e motion picture

being recorded will not be recorded.

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.

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 possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be ad vised that we are not liable fo r any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

•Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Charging

•The battery is not charg ed when the cam era is shipp ed. Charge the ba ttery

before use.

•Charge the battery with the c harger indoors.

Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and d et ach the b atte ry after charging is completed.

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator A will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem.

•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge

the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).

–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the

dirt with a dry cloth.

∫ Char gi ng time

Charging time Approx. 130 m in

Approximate operating time and number of recordable p ictures

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 155 m in

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

Approx. 310 pi ctures

•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera& Imaging Products Associatio n].

•Normal Picture Mode

•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32MB).

•Using the supplied battery.

•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical

Image Stabilizer function is set to [ ON].)

•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

•Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every

recording.

•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature

of the battery decreases.

•Not using the GPS function.

Playback time Approx. 300 min

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Built-in Memory

•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card.

•Memory size: Approx. 19 MB

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

Card

The following cards which conform to t he SD vid eo standar d can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card which

can be used with this

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

unit

•Use a card with SD Speed Class

or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. Als o, use a car d wi th SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [Motion JPEG].

•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC

Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC

Memory Card compatible equipment.

•Check that the PC and other equipment are

compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.

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

•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding cont inuous writing. Check

via the label on the card, etc.

e.g.:

Remarks

with “Class 4”

•Please confirm the latest information on the following website .

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

Note

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

•Check that this unit is tur n ed off.

•Confirm that there is no foreign object.

•We recommend using a Panasonic card.

1:Slide the [LOCK] switch B, and

release the lock.

2:Slide the release lever A and

open the side door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries

(DMW-BCF10PP).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the battery orient ation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever C. Pull the lever C in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

D: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

Close the side door until it clicks, and then lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it toward [1].

• Confirm that the red part on the release lever

is not showing.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Press the [OFF/ON] button.

• [Precautions] is displayed. Be sure to check this so that you can maint ain

the waterproof performance. [Please set the clock] is displaye d by selecting [No] before it starts or by pressing [MEN U/SET] after viewing the last screen (12/12). For details about the [Pre cautions] demo, refer to P12.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour , minu te, displ ay sequence or time display forma t), and press 3/4 to set.

• You can cancel without setting the clock by

pressing [ ].

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Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• A setting screen for automatic clock correction is displayed.

Select [Yes] to automatically correct the clock, and then press [MENU/SET].

• [GPS Setting] will be set to [ON], and th e clock is au tomat ically c orrec ted

to the current time.

Press [MENU/SET] in the message display screen.

Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET].

Changing the clock setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET].

•It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.

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Selecting the [Rec] Mode

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the mode.

Press [MENU/SET].

∫ List of [Rec] Modes

! Normal Picture Mode

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

¦ Intelligen t Au t o Mode

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

Sports Mode

Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.

Snow Mode

This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.

Beach & Snorkeling Mode

This mode is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach.

Underwater Mode

This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 12 m (40 feet) by the use of the marine case (DMW-MCFT3; optional)

Û Scene Mode

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

3D Photo Mode

Takes a 3D picture.

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[Rec] Mode: ñ

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the su bject and the recording conditions so we recommen d this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and then press [MENU/SET].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the pictur e.

1 Focus ind ication

• The AF area 2 is displayed around the

subject’s face by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

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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 t he usual red.

¦ > [i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] [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 automatically det ects a person’ s

face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

•Only when [ ] is selected

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[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿

BAC

Recording Motion Pictures

This can record full high definition motion pictures t hat are compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural.

Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time

• You can record motion pictures fitting each

Recording Mode.

• Release the motion picture button right after

you press it.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash

while recording motion pictures.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

Note

Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [GFS]/[FSH] in

•

[AV CHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

•Motion picture recorded continuously in [Motion JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the

maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.

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[Playback] Mode: ¸

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Press [(].

• Normal Playback is displayed automatically

when the power is turned on by pressing and holding the [

(] button.

Press 2 or 1.

• After selecting the motion pic tur e, pre ss 3 to

start playback.

[Playback] Mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be

deleted.

To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [ ].

•Confirmation s cr ee n is displaye d.

Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

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Setting the Menu

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select menu and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET].

• It will switch to next page when you reach the

bottom. (It will also switch by pressing the zoom button)

• Screen to the right is an example of selecting

[AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu.

Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may

not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

• Screen at right is an example to set the

[AF Mode] from [ (Face Detection).

∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.

Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š]

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Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it to your PC to read it.

∫ For Windows

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied).

Click the [Owner’s Manual].

Select the desired language and then click [Owner’s Manual] to install.

A To return to the install menu.

Double click the “Owner’s Manual” shortcut icon on the desktop.

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∫ When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open

You will need Adobe Acrobat Read er 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF forma t). Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied), click B and then follow the messages on the screen to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP3/Windows Vi sta SP2/ Windows 7)

•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with

your OS from the following website.

http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions

∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)

Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.

•When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the

[Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

∫ For Mac intosh

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied).

Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder.

Double click the PDF file to open it.

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Specifications

Digital Camera:

Information fo r your saf ety

Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power

Consumption: 1.4 W (When recording)

0.7 W (When playing back)

Camera effective pixels

Image senso r 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,500,000 pixels,

Lens Optical 4.6kzoom, fl4.9 mm to 22.8 mm (35 mm film

Digital zoom Max. 4k Extended

zoom Focus range Normal 30 cm (0.99 feet) to ¶

Shutter system Burst recording

optical

Burst speed Approx. 3.7 pictures/second Number of

recordable pictures

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12,100,000 pixels

Primary color filter

camera equivalent: 28mm to 128 mm)/F3.3 (Wide) to F5.9 (Tele)

Max. 9.1k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)

Macro/ Intelligent auto/ Motion Picture

Scene Mode There may be differences in the above

5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶

settings.

Electronic shutte riMechanical shutter

Max. 7 pictures

Hi-speed burst

Burst speed Approx. 10 pictures/second ( Speed priority)

Number of recordable pictures

Minimum Illumination

Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/1300th of a second

Exposure (AE)

Metering mode Multiple LCD monitor 2.7q TFT LCD

Flash range Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.6 m (18.4 feet)

Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 19 MB)/SD Memory Card/

Recording file format

Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,

Motion pictures with audio

Approx. 7 pictures/second (Image priority) 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) , 2M (16: 9), 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.

When using the built-in memory: Approx. 15 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions)

Approx. 12 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter s peed is 1/30th of a second)

[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

Program AE

Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV)

(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

(Wide, [ISO AUTO] is set)

SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

based on “Exif 2.3” standard, DPOF corresponding)/ MPO

AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG

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Interface

Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed) Analog video

audio

Terminal

[AV OUT/ DIGITAL]

[HDMI] MicroHDMI TypeD

Dimensions

(excluding the projecting parts)

Mass (weight) Approx. 197 g/0.434 lb (with card and battery)

Operating temperature

Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Language select [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] Bearing sensor 8 bearing detection (with angular position correction

Atmospheric pressure/altitude sensor

Atmospheric pressure

Altitude Convert atmospheric pres sure to altitude using

Depth Displays in 3 levels (displays 0 m (0 feet) to 12 m

GPS Reception frequency: 1575.42 MHz (C/A code)

Waterproof performance

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NTSC, Audio line output (monaura l )

Dedicated jack (8 pin)

Approx. 103.5 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k26.5 mm (D) [4.07q

(W)

k2.52q

(H)

k1.04q

(D)]

Approx. 175 g/0.386 lb

j10 oC

¢ The performance of the battery (number of

function by the 3 axes acceleration sensor, with automatic declination correction, and with automatic offset adjustment function)

Measurement range 300 hPa to 1100 hPa, with 24 hour memory function in 1 hPa unit (every 1.5 hours)

International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), accuracy: j5 m (–16.4 feet) to i5m (16.4feet)

(40 feet) in 3 le v els)

Geographical coordinate system: WGS84 Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IP X8”.

(Usable for 60 minutes in 12 m (40 feet) water depth)

to 40 oC (14 oF¢ to 104 oF)

recordable pictures/operating time) may decrease temporarily when using the c amera in a temp era ture between j10oC to 0 oC climate such as ski resorts).

(excluding card and battery)

(14 oF to 32 oF) (at the cold

Crash resistance perfomance

The test method of the camera is in compliance with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” ¢ “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test

method standard of th e U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4.0 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices)

•Panasonic’s test method is based on the above

“MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122cm (4.0 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed. (Disregarding appearanc e change such as loss of pai nt or distortion of the part where drop impact is applied.)

There is no guarantee of not breaking or malfunctioning under all conditions.

Dustproof

Equivalent to IEC 60529 “IP 6X”.

performance

Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B):

Information fo r your saf ety

Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/6 0 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V 0.65 A Operating

temperature: 0 oC

to 40 oC (32 oF

The battery cannot be recharged in a temperature

to 104 oF)

less than 0 oC (32 oF). (The [CHARGE] indicator blinks when the battery cannot be recharged.)

Equipment mobility:

Movable

Battery Pack (lithium-io n) (Panasonic DMW-BCF10PP) :

Information fo r your saf ety

Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/940 mAh

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Digital Camera Accessory System

Accessory#

DMW-BCF10PP Battery Pack

DMW-AC5PP

DMW-DCC4 DC Coupler

RP-CHEU15 HDMI micro Cable

DMW-MCFT3

RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K

RP-SDN16GU1A RP-SDN08GU1A RP-SDN04GU1A RP-SDN02GU1A

Illustration

Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card

Description

AC Adaptor

Marine Case

Product numbers correc t as of January 2011. These may be subject to change. ¢ The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be us ed with the designated Panasonic

DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

•NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary betwe en countries.

Consult your local dealer.

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms.

First Last

Street Address

City State Zip

Phone#: Day

( )

Night

()

4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA MasterCard

Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

(Please do not send cash)

2. Items Ordered QuantityAccessory # Price EachDescription Total Price

6.95

Subtotal

Your State & Local Sales Tax

Shipping & Handling

Total Enclosed

1. Digital Camera Model #

Discover

Expiration Date

Credit Card #

Customer Signature

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Wa y, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consume r Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the leng th of the period indicated on t he chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty pe riod”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent va lue product, or (c) refund your purch ase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

Digital Still Camera 1 year 1 year CCD 6 months 90 days SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable

Battery Pack (defe ctive exchange)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Wa rranty excludes both parts and labor for non-recharg eable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United S t ates or Pue rto Rico. This warranty is extended on ly to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

90 days Not Applicable

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Mail-In Service

For assistance in the U.S.A. and Pu erto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to:

Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare

@us.panasonic.com

When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories , and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling

as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date informati on. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a day time ph one numbe r wher e you can b e re ached . A valid registered receipt is require d under the Limited Warranty.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which ar e caus ed by pro duct s no t s upplied by the warra nt or, or failures which result from accid ents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installat ion, set-up adj ustment s, misadjust ment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the pro duct, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authoriz ed Servicer, or damage that is at tr i b utab le to acts of God.

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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this e xcludes da mages for lost t ime, tr avel to a nd fro m the serv icer, loss of or damage to me dia or ima ges , da ta or o ther me mory or rec or ded c ontent . The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exc lusion or limit ation of inci dent a l or cons equent ial damages, or limitations on ho w lo ng an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have ot her rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your sati sfaction, then write to the warran tor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Acces sories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at :

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Acce ssories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visi ting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST) Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discov er Card, American Exp r es s, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

As of December 2010

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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

 Panasonic Corporation 2011

Printed in Japan

• The “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

• EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panaso nic Corporation.

• HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks

of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.

•

Other names, company name s, and produc t names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

Panasonic DMC-TS3 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Information for Your Safety

Standard Accessories

When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)

(Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera

Names of the Components

Charging the Battery

Charging

Approximate operating time and number of recordable p ictures

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the clock setting

Selecting the [Rec] Mode

Scene Detection

Recording Motion Pictures

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Deleting Pictures

To delete a single picture

Setting the Menu

Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)

Specifications

Digital Camera Accessory System

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)