Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts3 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([], [], []) is in operation, if you take a picture 
of subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to 
black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function. > It is recommend to take picture with Flash Mode set to [ ‡], [‰] or [ Œ], or 
[Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] Mode menu set to [OFF].  (P109)
•Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may 
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
•This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during Motion Picture Recording. At such times, the 
sound may break up. This is not a malfunction.
•This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during Motion Picture Recording. At such times, a 
clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a 
malfunction.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•Playback of motion pictures recorded with this unit (Motion JPEG) may not be possible with 
other companies digital cameras. Also, Panasonics digital cameras (LUMIX)¢ may also not be 
able to play them back.
¢Introduced prior to December 2008, and FS and LS series introduced in 2009.•Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] cannot  be played back with devices that are not 
compatible with AVCHD. Some AVCHD compatible  devices may not be able to play them 
correctly. > Motion pictures recorded with [GFS], [GS] of [AVCHD] cannot be played back with the 
Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) compatible with AVCHD sold on or before 2010.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
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If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white 
round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of 
particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction. 
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their 
position differ in every picture.
Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black.
[Thumbnail is displayed] appears on the screen.
The sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up.
A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures.
Motion pictures recorded with this model can not be played back on other 
equipment. 
						

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•Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?> Set the TV input to External Input Mode.
•Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be  extended horizontally or vertically or they 
may be displayed with their edges cut off.
•Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of 
the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV  cable (supplied), or with the HDMI micro cable 
(optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera.  (P139, 140)
> Check [TV Aspect] setting.  (P51)
•Is it connected properly with the HDMI micro cable (optional)?  (P140)
> Confirm that the HDMI micro-cabl e (optional) is firmly fitted.
•Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]? (P52)
> Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the i nput channel may not switch automatically. In 
this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch 
input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
> Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
> Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
> Set [VIERA Link] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to [On]. (Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for details.)
•Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?•Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
> Set to [PC] in [USB Mode].  (P50, 150)
TV, PC and printer
The picture does not appear on the television.
The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.
VIERA Link does not work.
The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC. 
						

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>Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the 
camera.
> Check if your PC is compat ible with SDXC memory cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
> A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not 
format.
> If the [Access] displayed on the LCD monitor does not disappear, disconnect the USB 
connection cable after turning off the power.
> Confirm that the login information (login ID/user name/mail address/password) is correct.
> Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet.
> Confirm that resident software such as virus protection software or firewall is not blocking 
access to YouTube or Facebook.
> Confirm with YouTube or Facebook as well.
•Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge.
> Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB Mode].  (P50, 153)
> When using a printer with a Cropping or Borderless Printing function, cancel this function 
before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.)
> When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be 
printed with both ends.
The card is not recognized by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognized.)
The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used)
There is a problem trying to upload to YouTube or Facebook.
The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer.
The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. 
						

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•Press [MENU/SET] after viewing the last screen (12/12) of the [Precautions]. For details, refer 
to P9 .
> Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [ ]. Then press [MENU/SET], and then 
select the [ ~] icon to set the desired language.  (P53)
•AF Assist Lamp (P108) will turn on white in the dark place to assist the focusing.
•Is [AF Assist Lamp] on the [Rec] Mode menu set to [ON]?  (P108)•The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places.
•The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance 
or quality of the camera.
•Have foreign objects become trapped?
> Remove the foreign objects.  (P10)
•When closing, do not set the [LOCK] switch to the locked side. Doing so may cause damage or 
leaks.
> Release the lock.  (P21)
•If the camera is used in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude with the snow 
or water droplets adhered to the camera, some parts of the camera may become hard to move 
with snow or water droplets freezing in the gap of the zoom button or the camera [OFF/ON] 
button. This is not a malfunction. When the camera returns to normal temperature it will 
function as normal.
•When using the camera in a place with sand or dust, some parts of the camera may become 
hard to move with foreign objects getting in the gap of the zoom button, or the camera [OFF/
ON] button. Either clean with the supplied brush or wash off with fresh water.
•Below cases are not malfunctions, so you can use the camera as normal.
> You hear a rattling sound when the camera is shaken while the power is off or during 
Playback Mode. (Sound of lens moving) 
> When power is turned on or off, or when switching from recording to Playback Mode, there 
is a rattling noise (this is the sound of the lens moving).
> When zooming, you can feel some vibration (this is caused by the lens moving).
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[Precautions] is displayed repeatedly whenever the power is turned on.
An unreadable language was selected by mistake.
White lamp may come on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
The camera becomes warm.
The side door will not close.
A part of the camera such as the zoom button and side door does not move.
The camera makes a rattling sound or you can feel some vibration. 
						

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•When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and 
the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The 
sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction.
•If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. > [Please set the clock] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock.  (P27)
•It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get colored, depending on 
the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens, but this is not a malfunction.
•When using the extended optical zoom or the Intelligent Zoom, the zooming action will stop 
temporarily. This is not a malfunction.
•Is the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode? (P61)
Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is 3 k digital zoom.
•When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in 
folders with different numbers from th e ones used prior to the operation.
•If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder 
and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is 
then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which 
should have been assigned to previous pictures.
•This is the [Auto Demo] to introduce the features of the camera. Press a button to return the 
camera to the original screen.
•The declination adjustment may not be working properly.
> Perform [Repositioning] of [GPS/Sensor] menu  (P86), and acquire correct latitude/
longitude of the current location.
The lens clicks.
The clock is reset.
When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the 
areas around the subject contain colors which are not actually present.
Zooming stops instantaneously.
Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification.
The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. 
The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.
When the camera is left alone, the slide show is suddenly displayed.
Bearing information measured with this unit is different from the public bearing 
indications. 
						

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