Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zr3 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations (Travel Mode)
•Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18)
Select an item from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu, and 
press 1 (P22) .
•On completion, the set content is displayed.
A The name of the selected menu item is displayed.
Set the departure date and return date of your vacation. The number of days which have 
passed since the departure date (i.e. what day of the vacation it is) is then recorded when 
you...

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Note
•The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 
5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.
•When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.•The travel date is calculated using...

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Set times in the region where you live and the region of your overseas destination. You 
can then display local time and record local time when taking pictures on your vacation.
[DESTINATION]/[HOME]
∫Setting areas for [DESTINATION]/[HOME]
When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] 
message appears. Press [MENU/SET], and set the home area on the screen in step 
2.
1Press  4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press 2/1 to...

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Note
•To reset the time to [HOME] time when you get back from your vacation etc., follow the 
instructions of Step 1 and 2.•If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.•If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time 
difference from the home area.
•The travel destination icon [ “] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel 
destination. 

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Using the [REC] Mode Menu
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes:
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∫ When the aspect ratio is [ X].¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
∫When the aspect ratio is [ Y].
∫ When the aspect ratio is [ W].
 [PICTURE SIZE]
 (14M) 4320k3240 pixels
 (10M )¢3648 k2736...

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Note
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“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.•A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The 
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be 
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a 
PC monitor.
A Many pixels (Fine)
B Few pixels (Rough)
¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.
•If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.•The Extended Optical Zoom does not work when Macro Zoom is...

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.  (P182)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the 
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene...

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Applicable modes: 
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[AUTO]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note
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When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] 
according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: 
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Note
•The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded 
under so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The White...

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∫Finely adjusting the White Balance [ ]
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
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Set the White Balance to [ V]/[Ð ]/[î ]/[Ñ ]/[Ò ].
1Press 3 [È] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears 
and then press 
2/1 to adjust the White Balance.
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Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.2Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.•The White Balance icon...