Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts3 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P10)•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.•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery 
orientation, 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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Preparation
Note
•Remove the battery after use.•The battery will be exhaus ted if left for a long period of time after being charged.•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before 
removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card 
itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
∫About the water leakage warning message
To maintain the waterproof performance of this unit, a message prompting to check for any 
foreign material inside the side door or to perform maintenance is displayed along with a 
warning sound when the following are performed.  (P173)
•
When the power is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the card.•When the power is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the battery.
Note
•After opening the side door, close it securely taking care not to get any foreign objects caught.•If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush.•Warning message display can be forcefully turned off by pressing any button. 
						

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The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the 
designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC 
adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
1Open the side door  A.
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.
3 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
4 Connect the AC adaptor  B to the [DC IN] socket  C of 
the DC coupler.
•
Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this 
camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause 
damage.
Note
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.•Side door cannot be closed while the AC adaptor is connected.•Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.•Do not apply any force to the side door with the weight of the cable or your hand when 
the AC adaptor is connected. It may cause damage.
•The DC coupler may get disconnected from this unit if a cable is pulled when connecting 
the AC adaptor, so take caution.
•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.•Waterproof function does not operate when the AC adaptor is connected.
Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P138)•Memory size: Approx. 19 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
•When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in 
the built-in memory and played back.
•When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the 
card and played back.
•When using the built-in memory
k>ð (access indication¢)•When using the card
†  (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or 
the card).
Built-in Memory
Card
Type of card which can be 
used with this unitRemarks
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 
2GB) •Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or 
higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. 
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or 
higher when recording motion pictures in 
[Motion JPEG].
•SDHC Memory Card can be us ed 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.
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB 
to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
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Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or 
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not 
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete 
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. 
We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera 
only to ensure proper operation. (P53)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Preparation
∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
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You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by pressing 
[DISP.] several times.  (P54)
∫Number of recordable pictures
•[ i 99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
[AVCHD]
[Motion JPEG]
•
The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. 
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
•Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when 
[Upload Set] is performed.
•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.
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
Picture sizeBuilt-in Memory
(Approx. 19 MB)2GB4GB16 GB
12M 3 380 760 3120
5M(EZ) 5650 1300 5300
0.3M(EZ) 10010050 1994081340
Recording 
quality settingBuilt-in Memory
(Approx. 19 MB)2GB4GB16 GB
GFS j15 min 00 s 30 min 00 s 2 h 00 min
FSH j15 min 00 s 30 min 00 s 2 h 00 min
GS j15 min 00 s 30 min 00 s 2 h 00 min
SH j15 min 00 s 30 min 00 s 2 h 00 min
Recording 
quality settingBuilt-in Memory
(Approx. 19 MB)2GB4GB16 GB
HD j8 min 10 s 16 min 20 s 1 h 7 min
VGA j21 min 40 s 43 min 10 s 2 h 56 min
QVGA 35s1h 2min 2h 4min 8h 28min
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
•[Precautions] is displayed. Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof 
performance. [Please set the clock] is displayed by selecting [No] before it starts or by 
pressing [MENU/SET] after viewing the last screen (12/12).
For details about the [Precautions] demo, refer to  P9.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press 3/ 4 to set.
ATime at the home area
B Time at the travel destination
•You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[].
Press the [OFF/ON] button.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed 
to step4.
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Preparation
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] (P84) will be set to [ON], and the clock is automatically corrected 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].
C  Current time
D  Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P44)
•It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery  in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
Note
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print 
the picture, or when you stamp the  date on the pictures with [Date Stamp]  (P110) or [Text 
Stamp]  (P127).
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
•When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], the 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 when 
you carry this unit onboard an aeroplane or inside a hospital etc.
Changing the clock setting
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							Basic
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BasicSelecting the [Rec] Mode
∫List of [Rec] Modes
Note
•
When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously set 
[Rec] Mode will be set.
Press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
!Normal Picture Mode  (P30)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
¦Intelligent Auto Mode (P39)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
 Sports Mode (P65)
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
 Snow Mode  (P65)
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  (P66)
This mode is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach.
 Underwater Mode  (P68)
This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 12 m (40 feet) by the use of 
the marine case (DMW-MCFT3; optional)
ÛScene Mode (P69)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
3D Photo Mode  (P77)
Takes a 3D picture. 
						

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Basic
[Rec] Mode: ·
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [Rec] menu.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Normal Picture], 
and then press [MENU/SET].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A ISO sensitivity
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
•The focus indication  D (green) lights when the subject 
is focused.
•Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red 
when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude when 
using a flash)
Press the halfway pressed shutter button 
fully to take a picture.
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BC
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