Panasonic DMCZS3 Operating Guide
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Before use
Standard
Accessories
Do a test shot first!
Check first to see if you can take pictures
and record sounds (motion pictures/
pictures with audio) successfully.
pictures with audio) successfully.
We will not compensate for failed/
lost recording or for direct/indirect
damage.
Panasonic will not provide compensation
even if damage is caused by faults with
camera or card.
camera or card.
Certain pictures cannot be played
back
•
Pictures edited on a computer
•
Pictures taken or edited on a different
camera
camera
(Pictures taken or edited on this camera
may also not be able to be played back
on other cameras)
on other cameras)
Software on the CD-ROM supplied
The following actions are prohibited:
•
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Making duplicates (copying) for sale or
rent
rent
•
Copying onto networks
Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure
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Avoid exposing the camera to strong
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or
hitting the camera, or sitting down with
the camera in your pocket.
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or
hitting the camera, or sitting down with
the camera in your pocket.
(Attach hand strap to avoid dropping
camera. Hanging any items other than
the supplied hand strap from the camera
can apply pressure against it.)
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Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.
Do not get the camera wet or insert
foreign objects
This camera is not waterproof.
•
Do not expose the camera to water, rain, or seawater.
(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,
dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if
wet with seawater, etc.)
wet with seawater, etc.)
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Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak
into gaps around buttons.
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak
into gaps around buttons.
Avoid condensation caused by
sudden changes in temperature and
humidity
•
When moving between places of
different temperature or humidity, place
camera into a plastic bag and allow to
adjust to conditions before use.
different temperature or humidity, place
camera into a plastic bag and allow to
adjust to conditions before use.
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If the lens clouds up, switch off the
power and leave for about two hours to
allow camera to adjust to conditions.
power and leave for about two hours to
allow camera to adjust to conditions.
•
If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with
a soft, dry cloth.
Battery Pack
Charge the battery before use.
(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)
Battery Charger
(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)
Battery Carrying Case
AC Cable
Hand Strap
USB Connection Cable
AV Cable
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
CD-ROM
Software
• Install software on your computer
• Install software on your computer
to use it.
The accessories and their shape
will differ depending on the country
or area where the camera was
purchased.
or area where the camera was
purchased.
Please dispose of all packaging
appropriately.
Cards are optional. You can record
Consult the dealer or your nearest
servicentre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
Read first
Lens
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If lens is dirty:
Images may appear slightly white if lens is
dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens
barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe
the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
Images may appear slightly white if lens is
dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens
barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe
the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
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Do not leave in direct sunlight.
Camera ON/OFF switch
Do not touch the lens
barrier, as this may
damage lens. Be
careful when removing
camera from bag, etc.
When using tripod
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Do not apply excessive force or tighten
screws at an angle (may damage
camera, screw hole, or label.)
screws at an angle (may damage
camera, screw hole, or label.)
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Ensure that the tripod is stable.
(Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)
(Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)
When transporting
Switch off power.
We recommend using a genuine leather
We recommend using a genuine leather
case (DMW-CT3, optional).
To prevent damage and faults
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and
notes’ (P.120).
notes’ (P.120).
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.
This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with
a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with
a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
Grip area
Unit temperature
The camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip area, etc.)
This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the
camera.
This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the
camera.