Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts3 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS3
VQT3L40
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the inst ructions completely.
until 
2010/2/28 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ................................... 5
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock 
Performance of the Camera ...................... 8
Standard Accessories ............................. 13
Names of the Components ..................... 14
Attaching the Strap.................................. 16
Preparation
Charging the Battery ............................... 17• Charging ........................................... 17
• Approximate operating time and 
number of recordable pictures .......... 19
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 21
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 24 • Approximate number of recordable 
pictures and 
available recording time .................... 26
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 27 • Changing the clock setting ................ 28
Basic
Selecting the [Rec] Mode ........................ 29
Taking Pictures with 
Your Favorite Settings 
(Normal Picture Mode) ............................ 30
• Tips for taking good pictures ............. 31
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 31
Focusing.................................................. 32
Playing Back Pictures 
([Normal Play]) ........................................ 34
Recording Motion Pictures ...................... 36
Playing Back Motion Pictures.................. 38
Taking Pictures Using 
the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................ 39 •  Changing the settings ...................... 40
• Scene Detection ................................ 41
Deleting Pictures ..................................... 42 • To delete a single picture .................. 42
• To delete multiple pictures 
(up to 50) or all the pictures .............. 43
Setting the Menu ..................................... 44 • Setting menu items ........................... 44
• Using the Quick Menu....................... 45
About the Setup Menu ............................ 46
Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................54
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................55 • Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the 
Digital Zoom ......................................55
Taking Pictures Using the 
Built-in Flash............................................58 • Switching to the appropriate 
flash setting .......................................58
Taking Close-up Pictures 
([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom]) .....................61
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..........62
Compensating the Exposure ...................63
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ........64
Take the Outdoors 
Scene Expressively .................................65 • [Sports] ..............................................65
• [Snow] ...............................................65
• [Beach & Snorkeling] .........................66
• [Underwater] ......................................68 
						

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Taking Pictures that Match the 
Scene Being Recorded 
(Scene Mode).......................................... 69• [Portrait] ............................................ 69
• [Soft Skin].......................................... 70
• [Transform]........................................ 70
• [Self Portrait] ..................................... 70
• [Scenery] ........................................... 70
• [Panorama Assist] ............................. 71
• [Night Portrait] ................................... 71
• [Night Scenery] ................................. 72
• [Handheld Night Shot] ....................... 72
• [Food] ................................................ 72
• [Party]................................................ 72
• [Candle Light] .................................... 72
• [Baby1]/[Baby2]................................. 73
• [Pet]................................................... 73
• [Sunset] ............................................. 73
• [High Sens.] ...................................... 74
• [Hi-Speed Burst] ................................ 74
• [Flash Burst] ...................................... 75
• [Starry Sky] ....................................... 75
• [Fireworks] ........................................ 75
• [Aerial Photo] .................................... 75
• [Pin Hole] .......................................... 76
• [Film Grain] ....................................... 76
• [High Dynamic].................................. 76
• [Photo Frame] ................................... 76
Taking 3D pictures 
(3D Photo Mode) ..................................... 77
Taking a Picture with 
Face Recognition Function ..................... 78 • Face Settings .................................... 79
Recording using the GPS function .......... 83 • Acquiring of the GPS information...... 84
• Update the GPS information ............. 86
• Change the recorded place name 
information ........................................ 87
• Switch between displaying and 
hiding the location 
name information .............................. 88
• Register additional landmarks ........... 88
• Automatically correct the clock  using GPS function ........................... 89
Measure bearing, altitude and 
atmospheric pressure.............................. 90 • Compass ........................................... 90
• Altimeter ............................................ 92
• Barometer ......................................... 93 Useful Functions at 
Travel Destinations..................................94
• Recording which Day of the 
Vacation and the Location of the 
Vacation ([Travel Date]) ....................94
• Recording Dates/ Times at Overseas 
Travel Destinations 
([World Time]) ...................................96
Using the [Rec] Mode Menu ....................97 • [Aspect Ratio] ....................................97
• [Picture Size] .....................................97
• [Quality] .............................................99
• [Sensitivity] ......................................100
• [White Balance] ...............................101
• [AF Mode] ........................................103
• [Quick AF] .......................................105
• [Face Recog.] ..................................105
• [i.Exposure] .....................................105
• [Min. Shtr Speed] ............................106
• [i.Resolution] ...................................106
• [Digital Zoom] ..................................107
• [Burst] ..............................................107
• [Color Mode] ....................................108
• [AF Assist Lamp] .............................108
• [Red-Eye Removal] .........................109
• [Stabilizer] .......................................109
• [Date Stamp] ...................................110
• [Clock Set] .......................................110
Using the [Motion Picture] 
Mode menu ...........................................111 • [Rec Mode] ......................................111
• [Rec Quality]....................................112
• [Active Mode] ..................................113
• [Continuous AF] ..............................113
• [Wind Cut] .......................................114
• [LED Light] ......................................114
Entering Text .........................................115 
						

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Playback/Editing
Creating Still Pictures 
from a Motion Picture ............................ 116
Various methods to playback ................ 117• [Slide Show] .................................... 118
• [Filtering Play] ................................. 120
• [Calendar] ....................................... 122
Using the [Playback] Mode menu ......... 123 • [Upload Set] .................................... 123
• [Title Edit] ........................................ 125
• [Place-Name Edit] ........................... 126
• [Text Stamp].................................... 127
• [Video Divide] .................................. 130
• [Resize] ........................................... 131
• [Cropping] ....................................... 132
• [Favorite] ......................................... 133
• [Print Set] ........................................ 134
• [Protect]........................................... 136
• [Face Rec Edit] ............................... 137
• [Copy].............................................. 138
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures 
on a TV Screen ..................................... 139• Playing back pictures using the 
AV cable (supplied)......................... 139
• Playing back pictures on a TV with  an SD Memory Card slot ................ 140
• Playing back on the TV with  HDMI socket ................................... 140
Playing back 3D pictures....................... 144 • Playing back 3D pictures ................ 144
• Saving 3D pictures .......................... 145
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and 
Motion Pictures ..................................... 146 • Copy by inserting the SD card 
into the recorder.............................. 146
• Copy the playback image using  an AV cable .................................... 147
• Copying to a PC using  “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ...................... 148
Connecting to a PC ............................... 149 • Uploading the images to 
sharing sites.................................... 152
Printing the Pictures .............................. 153 • Selecting a single picture and 
printing it ......................................... 154
• Selecting multiple pictures and  printing them ................................... 154
• Print Settings................................... 155
Others
Screen Display ......................................157
Cautions for Use....................................160
Message Display ...................................171
Troubleshooting.....................................174 
						

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Before UseCare of the camera
∫Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction)
•Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the side door 
(around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the side door 
is opened or closed in places with sand or dust etc. This may result 
in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the side door is 
closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely careful since it 
may result in malfunction etc.
•If any foreign object is adhered to the inner side of the side door, 
remove with the supplied brush.
•If any liquid such as water droplets is adhered to the camera or inner 
side of the side door, wipe off with a soft dry cloth. Do not open or 
close the side door near the water, when underwater, using wet 
hands, or when the camera is wet. It may cause water leakage.
Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking 
the camera. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera.
e.g.: –
Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it 
into a full or tight bag, etc.
–Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the 
camera.
–When strong pressure is applied using the camera at a depth exceeding 
12 m (40 feet).
•Waterproof performance may be impaired.•Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.•It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.
Please be sure to read 
“(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock 
Performance of the Camera”  (P8)  before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit 
from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in. 
						

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Before Use
∫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 which 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 temperature 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 the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is 
used in areas that undergo a significant change in  temperature 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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About the location name information of this unit
Please read the “User License Agreement for Location Name data” on P167 before using.
When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], GPS function will operate even when the power 
is turned off.
•
Electromagnetic waves etc. from this unit may affect other electronic devices, so set 
[GPS Setting] to [OFF] or [ ] and turn the power of the unit off during plane takeoff or 
landing, or in an area where use is prohibited.  (P84)
•Battery power is consumed even if the power is turned off when [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].
About the information of recording location
•Location names of the recording locations or landmarks (such as name of the building etc.) are 
as of December 2010. Information will not be updated.
•Depending on the country or the region, there may be less information for location names and 
landmark names.
About the positioning
•It will take longer for positioning in an environment where it is harder to receive the radio waves 
from the GPS satellites. (P83)
•Even if the receiving condition of the radio waves is excellent, it may take 2 to 3 minutes 
to complete the positioning when performing positioning for the first time or when you 
perform positioning after turning on the power again after turning the power off with the 
[GPS Setting] set to [ ] or [OFF].
•The positions of the GPS satellites are changing constantly, so positioning may not be 
performed or the information may have errors depending on the recording location or 
conditions.
When used during overseas travel etc.
•The GPS may not operate in China or close to the Chinese border in neighbouring countries. (As of December 2010)
•The usage of GPS, etc., may be restricted depending on the country or the region. This camera 
has a GPS function, so check with the embassies or travel agencies etc. prior to your overseas 
travel regarding any restrictions on cameras with a built-in GPS function.
•Information measured on this unit is only a rough indication. Do not use it for technical 
purposes.
•When using this unit for full-scale mountain climbing, trekking, or underwater, use the 
measured information (bearing, altitude, depth, atmospheric pressure) only as a rough 
indication, and always carry a map and purpose-built measurement tools.
About the GPS
About the compass, altimeter, depth meter, and barometer 
						

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Before Use
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and 
Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
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 accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.
¢ 2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the 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 122 cm (4.0 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping 
onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop 
impact is applied.)
∫ Handling of the camera
•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 th at 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 water and fresh water only.•Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the 
warranty.
•The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.•Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding strap).•Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet 
card or battery into the camera.
•Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at 
ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high [above 40 oC (104 °F)], inside a car under strong 
sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and “IP6X” 
ratings. Provided 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) 
						

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∫About the [Precautions] demonstration display
•[Precautions] is displayed 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.
1Press  2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
•It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.
2Press  2/1  to select the picture.
•
It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].•When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the power off or pressing [MENU/
SET], [Precautions] is displayed every time the power is turned on.
3After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•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]  (P46) in the [Setup] menu.
2: Return to the previous screen
1 : View the next screen 
						

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Before Use
1Check 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 causing malfunction.
•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 sand etc. that may adhere to the sides and 
corners 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
2Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.
•The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, 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.
3Close the side door securely.
•Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no longer visible.•To prevent water seeping into the camera, be careful not to trap foreign objects such as 
liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.
Check before using underwater
Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or 
with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.
C: Red part
D : [LOCK] switch (gray part)
E : Released state
F : Locked state
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