Panasonic DMCSZ3V Leaflet

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[ENGLISH]
Basic Owner’s
Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. 
DMC-SZ3
Please read these instructions 
carefully before using this product, 
and save this manual for future 
use.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this 
camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for 
advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied 
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
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
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
 Panasonic Corporation 2013
Printed in China
- If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal 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.
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-SZ3
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America 
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America 
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.
DMC-SZ3
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated 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 tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for 
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the 
purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
∫ Product identification marking
∫ About the battery pack
Do not heat or expose to flame.
Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time 
with doors and windows closed.
∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)
∫ Cautions for Use
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCL7PP).
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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 near 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 pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this 
unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (supplied). 
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 transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or 
sound may be adversely affected.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
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 shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Product
Location
Digital Camera
Bottom
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
Do not use the battery pack with 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 type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask 
for the correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60
xC (140 oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another 
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V 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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2013. These may be subject to change.
If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 
1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
∫ Optional Accessories
Battery Pack: 
DMW-BCL7
USB Connection Cable:  DMW-USBC1
AV Cable: 
DMW-AVC1
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local 
dealer.
Set the date and time before using the camera.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768):
Information for your safety
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCL7PP):
Information for your safety
Standard Accessories
Battery Pack (DMW-BCL7PP)
AC Adaptor (VSK0768)
USB Connection Cable  
(K1HY08YY0031)
Hand Strap (VFC4297)
CD-ROM (VFF1132)
Software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP)
LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
Owner’s Manual for advanced features
Preparations
Charging time
Approx. 150 min
Recording
Number of recordable pictures
Approx. 250 pictures
Playback
To power outlet
SD Memory Card 
(optional)
Battery Pack
USB Connection Cable
AC Adaptor
Hand Strap
We recommend using the 
supplied hand strap to 
avoid dropping the camera.
Charging lamp
Camera [ON/OFF] 
button
Shutter button
Zoom lever
Motion picture button
Use this to record motion 
pictures.
[MODE] button
Use this to 
select the 
recording 
mode.
Flash
100-0001
100-0001
100-0001
1/5
1/5
[(] (Playback) button
Use this to play back pictures.
Cursor buttons
2/1: to select the picture
[
] (Delete/Cancel) button
[
]: to delete the displayed
Specifications
Power Source:
DC 5 V
Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording)
0.6 W (When playing back)
Camera effective 
pixels
16,100,000 pixels
Image sensor
1/2.33
q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, 
Primary color filter
Lens
Optical 10
k zoom, fl4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film 
camera equivalent: 25 mm to 250 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to 
F5.9 (Tele)
Image stabilizer
Optical method
Focus range
Normal/
Intelligent auto/
Motion picture
5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
1.5 m (4.9 feet) (Tele) to 
[9
k is 2 m (6.6 feet) to ¶]
Scene Mode
There may be differences in the above 
settings.
Shutter system
Electronic shutter
iMechanical shutter
Shutter speed
8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
Exposure (AE)
Auto (Program AE)
Metering mode
Multiple
LCD monitor
2.7
q TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Microphone
Monaural
Speaker
Monaural
Recording media
Built-in Memory (Approx. 90 MB)/SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
Recording file format
Still Picture
JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, 
based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding
Motion pictures
“QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio)
Interface
Digital
“USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video
NTSC
Audio
Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]
Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Dimensions
(excluding the 
projecting parts)
Approx. 94.8 mm (W)
k55.8 mm (H)k21.9 mm (D)
[3.73
q(W)k2.20q(H)k0.86q(D)]
Mass (weight)
Approx. 126 g/0.28 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 111 g/0.24 lb (excluding card and battery)
Operating 
temperature
0
oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
Operating humidity
10%RH to 80%RH
Language select
[ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]
Input:
110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output:
5 V, 800 mA
Voltage/capacity:
3.6 V/690 mAh
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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