Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts3 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Before Use
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•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 camera at a depth of over 12 m (40 feet).•Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (104 °F) (in the bath or hot spring).•Do not use the camera underwater not longer than 60 minutes continuously.•Do not open or close the side door.•Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be 
maintained, and there is a chance of 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 rapid flow or waterfall. (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.
1Rinse with water with the side door closed.
•After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the 
unit in fresh water 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 foreign objects. Using in such a state 
may cause 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, but this is not a 
malfunction.
Using the camera underwater
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.
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Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands, body, hair, 
etc.
•It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water spray or sand 
may fall.
Do not leave the camera uncared for more than 60 minutes after using it 
underwater.
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Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage, 
discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance. 
						

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Before Use
2Drain water by holding the camera upside 
down and shaking it lightly a few times.
•
After using the camera at the seaside or 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.
3Wipe 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 cloth. 
This unit incorporates drain design, draining 
water in gaps in the camera [OFF/ON] button 
and zoom 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 
detergents.
4Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and wipe off any 
water droplets or sand left inside using a soft dry cloth.
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Water droplets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door is 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 failure. 
						

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
•
Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding strap).•Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.•The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera 
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger  or charger in the text.•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.
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s 
parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 
						

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Before Use
Names of the Components
1Flash (P58)
2 Self-timer indicator  (P62)/
AF Assist Lamp  (P108)/LED light (P114)
3 Lens  (P6, 178)
4 LCD monitor  (P54, 157)
5 Speaker  (P47)
6 Zoom button  (P55)
7 Playback button  (P34)
8 [MODE] button  (P29)
9 [MENU/SET] button  (P44)
10 [Q.MENU]  (P45)/Delete  (P42)/Cancel button
11 [DISP.] button (P54)
12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation  (P63)
Auto Bracket  (P64)
B : 4/Macro Mode  (P61)
AF Tracking  (P104)
C : 2/Self-timer (P62)
D : 1/Flash setting  (P58)
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
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13 Motion picture button (P36)
14 Shutter button  (P30, 39)
15 Camera [OFF/ON] button  (P27)
16 GPS antenna (P83)
17 Microphone
18 GPS status indicator
19 Tripod receptacle
20 [HDMI] socket  (P140, 142)
21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P139 , 147 , 150,  153)
22 Strap eyelet  (P16)
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Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera 
to ensure that you will not drop it.
23 Release lever  (P21)
24 [LOCK] switch  (P10, 21)
25 Side door (P10 , 21)
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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 
the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and 
AC adaptor (optional) are used. For 
connection details, refer to  P23.
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Attaching the Strap
Run the strap through the strap eyelet on 
the camera.
•If the strap cord is loose, it may snag when the side 
door is opened or closed. Since damage or leaks may 
result, be sure to attach the cord firmly, checking that it 
is not snagged in the side door.
Insert your hand following the arrow, then 
adjust the length.
Note
•Attach the strap correctly following the procedure.•The camera will sink in the water, so use it un derwater securely fastening the strap around your 
wrist.
•Do not swing around or pull forcefully on the unit with the strap attached. The strap may break.
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							Preparation
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PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
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 advised that we are not 
liable for 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.
Charging
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 detach the battery 
after charging is completed.
plug-in type
inlet type
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Preparation
∫ 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.
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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 °F to 86 °F).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the dirt with a dry 
cloth. 
∫ Charging time
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long 
time may be longer than normal.
Note
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
Charging time Approx. 130 min 
						

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∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the 
battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
∫ Recording still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).•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.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 310 pictures
By CIPA standard in Normal Picture 
Mode
Recording time Approx. 155 min 
						

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Preparation
∫Recording motion pictures
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These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 °F) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Time of recording without using the GPS function.•Actual recordable time is the time of recording possible with repeated on/off of the power, start/
stop of the recording, and zoom operations etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [GFS]/[FSH] in [AVCHD] 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.
∫ Playback
Note
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–Cold climates or at low temperatures¢
¢ Residual image may show on the LCD display when in use. The battery performance 
will decrease, so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a 
warm place such as inside your cold protection gear or clothing. Performance of 
batteries and LCD monitor will restore to normal when the temperature returns to 
normal.
–When using [LCD Mode].–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.–When the GPS function is operating.•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
[AVCHD]
(Recording with picture quality  set to [FSH])[Motion JPEG]
(Recording with picture quality  set to [HD])
Recordable time Approx. 100 min Approx. 110 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min Approx. 55 min
Playback time Approx. 300 min