Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts3 Owners Manual

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(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of 
the Camera
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in 
all conditions.
¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in 
specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by 
Panasonic.
¢ 2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S. 
Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of...

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∫Handling of the camera
•Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of 
being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be 
inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic’s Service Center to verify that the 
waterproofing is still effective.
•When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, 
sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
•Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water...

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1Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.•If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the 
surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction.
•Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.
It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.
•If there is any foreign material, remove with supplied brush.•Be extremely careful to remove the small pieces of sand etc....

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•Use the camera underwater at a depth of up to 12 m (40 feet) with the water 
temperature between 0oC and 40 oC (32 oF to 104 °F).
•Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).•Do not use the camera at a depth of over 12 m (40 feet).•Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (104 °F) (in the bath or hot spring).•Do not use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes continuously.•Do not open or close the side door.•Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may...

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2Drain water by holding the camera 
upside down and shaking it lightly a 
few times.
•
After using the camera at the seaside or 
under water, or after washing it, water 
will remain at the speaker site of the 
camera for a while and it may cause 
lower sound or sound distortion.
•Fasten the strap firmly to prevent the 
camera from dropping.
3Wipe off water drops on the camera 
with a dry soft cloth and dry the 
camera in a shaded area which is 
well ventilated.
•
Dry the camera by...

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Names of the Components
1Flash
2 Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp/LED light
3Lens
4 LCD monitor
5 Speaker
6 Zoom button
7 Playback button
8 [MODE] button
9 [MENU/SET] button
10 [Q.MENU]/Delete/Cancel button
11 [DISP.] button
12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation
Auto Bracket
B:  4/Macro Mode
AF Tracking
C:  2/Self-timer
D:  1/Flash setting
In this Owner’s Manual, the cursor buttons are described as shown in 
the figure below or described with  3/4/2 /1.
e.g.: When you press the...

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13 Motion picture button
14 Shutter button
15 Camera [OFF/ON] button
16 GPS antenna
17 Microphone
18 GPS status indicator
19 Tripod receptacle
20 [HDMI] socket
21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
22 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when using the 
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
23 Release lever
24 [LOCK] switch
25 Side door
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
optional) are used.
•Always use a...

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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar 
to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. 
Some of these battery packs are not...

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicatorThe [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator  A is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator  A will turn off once the charging has completed without 
any problem.
•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge 
the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF 
to 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card.•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...