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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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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