Panasonic DMCZS3 Operating Guide

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Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD 
MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).

Approx. 300 pictures 

Approx. 320 pictures 

 

By CIPA standard in normal 

picture mode

Approx. 150 min 

Approx. 160 min 

 

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

•  Temperature 23 °C, humidity 50 %

•  LCD monitor ON (The number of recordable 

pictures decreases in AUTO POWER LCD, 

POWER LCD, and HIGH ANGLE 

 mode)

•  Using Panasonic SD memory card (32 MB) 

•  Using the supplied battery

•  NORMAL PICTURE mode

•  First picture taken 30 sec. after power turned 

on (STABILIZER ‘AUTO’) 

•  1 picture taken per 30 sec. 

•  Full flash used for every other picture

•  Zoom operation for each picture 

(max. W → max. T, or max. T → max. W) 

•  Power turned off after each 10 pictures, 

battery allowed to cool

Number reduced if intervals longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter (75 pictures 

/ 

80 pictures 

 ) for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions.

Approx. 300 min

The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary slightly according to battery and usage conditions.

Approx. 90 min 

•  Continuous recording with ‘REC MODE’ set to ‘AVCHD Lite’ and ‘REC QUALITY’ to ‘SH’ 

Available recording time varies according to usage conditions and intervals between recording.

  Available recording time will be reduced when the camera is switched ‘ON’/‘OFF’, recording is 

stopped/started, or zoom operations are used frequently.

 Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.

 Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.

 Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 35 °C).

  Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.

(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.)

 Do not disassemble or modify the charger.

  If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please 

purchase a new battery.

  The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The 

primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

 When charging

 •  

Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.

 •  

Keep at least 1 m away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

 •  

Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.

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Always remove from mains socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).

 Store battery in battery carrying case after use.

  Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can 

cause faults). 

Battery 
(check orientation)
Card 
(check orientation)

Do not touch terminal

Status indicator

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

OPEN

LOCK

Release lever

(both click into place)

Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.

•  To remove battery:

•  To remove card:

   move lever in 

direction of arrow.

Lever

   press down in 

centre.

 

 Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10E).
 If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
 Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on 

(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).

 The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memory card. 

When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly 
slower than advertised.

 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.