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DMC-TS3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3L40 Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No.
DMC-TS3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3L40 Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No.
DMCTS3 User Guide
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...) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera 8 Standard Accessories 13 Names of the Components 14 Attaching the Strap 16 Preparation Charging the Battery 17 • Charging 17 • Approximate operating time ...Selecting the [Rec] Mode 29 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode 30 • Tips for taking good pictures 31 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......31 Focusing 32 Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play 34 Recording Motion Pictures 36 Playing Back Motion Pictures 38 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function...
...) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera 8 Standard Accessories 13 Names of the Components 14 Attaching the Strap 16 Preparation Charging the Battery 17 • Charging 17 • Approximate operating time ...Selecting the [Rec] Mode 29 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode 30 • Tips for taking good pictures 31 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......31 Focusing 32 Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play 34 Recording Motion Pictures 36 Playing Back Motion Pictures 38 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function...
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...door, remove with a soft dry cloth. When strong pressure is closed in places with the camera in the performance or the function. - 5 - Do not open or close the side door near the water, when... underwater, using the camera at a depth exceeding 12 m (40 feet). • Waterproof performance may be impaired. • Lens or LCD... foreign objects adhered. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera or inner side of the waterproof performance if the side door is applied using wet hands, or when the...
...door, remove with a soft dry cloth. When strong pressure is closed in places with the camera in the performance or the function. - 5 - Do not open or close the side door near the water, when... underwater, using the camera at a depth exceeding 12 m (40 feet). • Waterproof performance may be impaired. • Lens or LCD... foreign objects adhered. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera or inner side of the waterproof performance if the side door is applied using wet hands, or when the...
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... constant ambient temperature, away from a cold area, such as the following: • When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc. • When the camera is moved to the ambient temperature. • Contact Panasonic's Service Center if the fogging does not disappear. It may be caused by the environment...
... constant ambient temperature, away from a cold area, such as the following: • When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc. • When the camera is moved to the ambient temperature. • Contact Panasonic's Service Center if the fogging does not disappear. It may be caused by the environment...
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... the region. from the GPS satellites. (P83) • Even if the receiving condition of the radio waves is excellent, it may be restricted depending on cameras with the embassies or travel etc. • The GPS may not operate in China or close to the Chinese border in GPS function. This... camera has a GPS function, so check with a built-in neighbouring countries. (As of December 2010) • The usage of GPS, etc., may take 2 to 3 minutes to ...
... the region. from the GPS satellites. (P83) • Even if the receiving condition of the radio waves is excellent, it may be restricted depending on cameras with the embassies or travel etc. • The GPS may not operate in China or close to the Chinese border in GPS function. This... camera has a GPS function, so check with a built-in neighbouring countries. (As of December 2010) • The usage of GPS, etc., may take 2 to 3 minutes to ...
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... or dropped etc. If an impact to a fee) by Panasonic. ¢2 "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" is not waterproof. Also, do not insert wet card or battery into the camera. • Do not leave the camera for sea water and fresh water only. • Any malfunction... new set is used underwater for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (¢1) Anti-shock Performance This camera also complies with the handling method established by a Panasonic's Service Center to verify that the camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 12 m (40 feet) for specified time in specified ...
... or dropped etc. If an impact to a fee) by Panasonic. ¢2 "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" is not waterproof. Also, do not insert wet card or battery into the camera. • Do not leave the camera for sea water and fresh water only. • Any malfunction... new set is used underwater for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (¢1) Anti-shock Performance This camera also complies with the handling method established by a Panasonic's Service Center to verify that the camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 12 m (40 feet) for specified time in specified ...
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... - that may cause water leaks. 1 Check that there are no longer visible. • To prevent water seeping into the camera, be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic's Service Center for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing ... foreign material, remove with supplied brush. • Be extremely careful to water, or with wet hands. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be careful not to the sides and corners of the rubber seals may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use ...
... - that may cause water leaks. 1 Check that there are no longer visible. • To prevent water seeping into the camera, be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic's Service Center for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing ... foreign material, remove with supplied brush. • Be extremely careful to water, or with wet hands. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be careful not to the sides and corners of the rubber seals may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use ...
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...). • Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (104 °F) (in the bath or hot spring). • Do not use the camera 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...; Do not use for more 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 applied, and it underwater Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is recommended...
...). • Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (104 °F) (in the bath or hot spring). • Do not use the camera 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...; Do not use for more 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 applied, and it underwater Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is recommended...
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... the card or battery when the side door is opened without thoroughly drying. Before Use 2 Drain water by holding the camera upside down and shaking it lightly a few times. • After using a soft dry cloth. • Water droplets...on a dry cloth. Be sure to wipe any water droplets or sand left inside using the camera at the seaside or under water, or after washing it, water will deteriorate due to deformation...open the side door, and wipe off any water off water drops on the camera with hot air from dropping. 3 Wipe off with a soft dry cloth. • The water droplets may seep into ...
... the card or battery when the side door is opened without thoroughly drying. Before Use 2 Drain water by holding the camera upside down and shaking it lightly a few times. • After using a soft dry cloth. • Water droplets...on a dry cloth. Be sure to wipe any water droplets or sand left inside using the camera at the seaside or under water, or after washing it, water will deteriorate due to deformation...open the side door, and wipe off any water off water drops on the camera with hot air from dropping. 3 Wipe off with a soft dry cloth. • The water droplets may seep into ...
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... or charger in the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. You can record or play back pictures... on the accessories, refer to prevent swallowing. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using a card. • If any accessories are lost, customers...
... or charger in the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. You can record or play back pictures... on the accessories, refer to prevent swallowing. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using a card. • If any accessories are lost, customers...
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...lever (P21) 24 24 [LOCK] switch (P10, 21) 25 Side door (P10, 21) • When using the camera to P23. ロヰヤレ 25 - 15 - 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 Before Use 19 Tripod receptacle... eyelet (P16) • Be sure to attach the strap when using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.
...lever (P21) 24 24 [LOCK] switch (P10, 21) 25 Side door (P10, 21) • When using the camera to P23. ロヰヤレ 25 - 15 - 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 Before Use 19 Tripod receptacle... eyelet (P16) • Be sure to attach the strap when using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.
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... the strap around your hand following the arrow, then adjust the length. Note • Attach the strap correctly following the procedure. • The camera will sink in the side door. Before Use 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 not snagged in the water, so use it is opened ...
... the strap around your hand following the arrow, then adjust the length. Note • Attach the strap correctly following the procedure. • The camera will sink in the side door. Before Use 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 not snagged in the water, so use it is opened ...
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...the battery paying attention to the direction of appropriate safety standards. Please be advised that we are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. Charge the battery ...possibility that these battery packs are not adequately protected with the charger indoors. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. plug-in some markets. Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It...
...the battery paying attention to the direction of appropriate safety standards. Please be advised that we are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. Charge the battery ...possibility that these battery packs are not adequately protected with the charger indoors. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. plug-in some markets. Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It...
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... for long time may occur.) - 18 - It is too high or too low. The charging time for when the battery has been discharged completely. The camera also becomes warm during charging. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may vary depending on during use. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator...
... for long time may occur.) - 18 - It is too high or too low. The charging time for when the battery has been discharged completely. The camera also becomes warm during charging. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may vary depending on during use. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator...
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...Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • 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 the recording interval time. Recharge the battery or replace it until the temperature...
...Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • 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 the recording interval time. Recharge the battery or replace it until the temperature...
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... expired. Buy a new battery. - 20 - For example, in use. When the GPS function is operating. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of recordable pictures is displayed on the LCD display when in the following cases...These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 °F) and a humidity of batteries and LCD monitor will decrease, so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a warm place such as flash and zoom are approximate. • Time of recording without using [LCD ...
... expired. Buy a new battery. - 20 - For example, in use. When the GPS function is operating. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of recordable pictures is displayed on the LCD display when in the following cases...These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 °F) and a humidity of batteries and LCD monitor will decrease, so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a warm place such as flash and zoom are approximate. • Time of recording without using [LCD ...
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... card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. • Turn the camera off by pressing any button. - 22 -
... card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. • Turn the camera off by pressing any button. - 22 -
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... the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet. 4 Connect the AC adaptor B to the side door with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). Using any force to the [DC IN] socket C of the DC coupler. •... . It may cause damage. • The DC coupler 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....8226; Do not apply any other equipment may get disconnected from this camera are used with the weight of the cable or your hand when the AC adaptor is connected. - ...
... the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet. 4 Connect the AC adaptor B to the side door with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). Using any force to the [DC IN] socket C of the DC coupler. •... . It may cause damage. • The DC coupler 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....8226; Do not apply any other equipment may get disconnected from this camera are used with the weight of the cable or your hand when the AC adaptor is connected. - ...
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...or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of children to prevent swallowing. - 25 - The card or the data on the camera only to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is possible. Format it on the card may be damaged, and this unit... off, remove its original position.) • The data on your PC or other equipment. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. The ability to ensure proper operation. (P53) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach ...
...or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of children to prevent swallowing. - 25 - The card or the data on the camera only to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is possible. Format it on the card may be damaged, and this unit... off, remove its original position.) • The data on your PC or other equipment. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. The ability to ensure proper operation. (P53) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach ...
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... 3/4 to P9. Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set . For details about the [Precautions] demo, refer to set when the camera is shipped.
... 3/4 to P9. Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set . For details about the [Precautions] demo, refer to set when the camera is shipped.