Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zr3 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

							Operating Instructionsfor advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZR3
VQT2Q14
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
until 
2010/2/8 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide .............................................. 4
Standard Accessories ............................... 6
Names of the Components ....................... 7
Preparation
Charging the Battery .................................9• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 12
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 14
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 18
• Changing the Clock Setting .............. 19
Setting the Menu ..................................... 20 • Setting menu items ........................... 22
• Using the Quick Menu ....................... 24
About the Setup Menu ............................ 25
Selecting the [REC] Mode, and 
Record Still Picture or Motion Picture ..... 31 • Taking the still picture ....................... 33
• Recording the motion picture ............ 33
Basic
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic 
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ............. 34• Scene Detection................................ 35
• AF Tracking Function ........................ 36
• [Happy] color ([COLOR MODE]) ....... 36
• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ...... 37
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite 
Settings (Normal Picture Mode) .............. 38 • Focusing ........................................... 39
• When the subject is not in focus 
(such as when it is not in the center 
of the composition of the picture 
you want to take) .............................. 39
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 40
• Direction Detection Function ............. 40
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................ 41
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom ..................... 41 Playing Back Pictures 
([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................44
• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ................................45
• Using the Playback Zoom .................46
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode .....46
Deleting Pictures .....................................47
• To delete a single picture ..................47
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ..............48
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor ............................49
Taking Pictures Using the 
Built-in Flash............................................51 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting .......................................51
Taking Close-up Pictures ........................56 •  [AF MACRO] ....................................56
•  [MACRO ZOOM] ..............................57
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........58
Compensating the Exposure ...................59
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ........60
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene 
Being Recorded (Scene Mode) ...............61 • Registering scenes in Scene Mode 
(My Scene Mode)..............................61
• Selecting the Scene Mode for each  recording (Scene Mode) ...................62
•  [PORTRAIT] .....................................63
•  [SOFT SKIN] ....................................63
•  [TRANSFORM] ................................63
•  [SELF PORTRAIT] ...........................64
•  [SCENERY] ......................................64
•  [PANORAMA ASSIST] .....................65
•  [SPORTS] ........................................66
•  [NIGHT PORTRAIT] .........................66
•  [NIGHT SCENERY] ..........................66
•  [FOOD] .............................................67
•  [PARTY] ...........................................67
•  [CANDLE LIGHT] .............................67
•  [BABY1]/[BABY2] .............................68
•  [PET] ................................................69
•  [SUNSET] .........................................69
•  [HIGH SENS.] ..................................69
•  [HI-SPEED BURST] .........................70
•  [FLASH BURST] ..............................71
•  [STARRY SKY] ................................72
•  [FIREWORKS] .................................72
•  [BEACH] ...........................................73
•  [SNOW] ............................................73
•  [AERIAL PHOTO] .............................73
•  [PIN HOLE] ......................................74
•  [FILM GRAIN] ...................................74
•  [HIGH DYNAMIC] .............................75
•  [PHOTO FRAME] .............................75
•  [UNDERWATER] .. ...........................76 
						

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Recording Motion Picture ........................ 77• Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY] ................................ 81
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition 
Function .................................................. 84 • Face Settings .................................... 85
• Setting Auto Registration/
Sensitivity .......................................... 89
• Auto Registration .............................. 90
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations 
(Travel Mode) .......................................... 91 •  [TRAVEL DATE] .............................. 91
•  [LOCATION]..................................... 92
•  [WORLD TIME] ................................ 93
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 95 •  [PICTURE SIZE] .............................. 95
•  [QUALITY]........................................ 96
•  [ASPECT RATIO]............................. 97
•  [INTELLIGENT ISO]......................... 97
•  [SENSITIVITY] ................................. 98
•  [WHITE BALANCE].......................... 99
•  [FACE RECOG.] ............................101
•  [AF MODE]..................................... 101
•  [PRE AF] ........................................104
•  [I.EXPOSURE] ............................... 104
•  [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .....................105
•  [BURST] ......................................... 106
•  [I.RESOLUTION]............................107
•  [DIGITAL ZOOM] ........................... 107
•  [COLOR MODE] ............................108
•  [STABILIZER] ................................109
•  [AUDIO REC.] ................................110
•  [AF ASSIST LAMP] ........................ 111
•  [RED-EYE REMOVAL] .................. 111
•  [CLOCK SET]................................. 111
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode 
Menu ..................................................... 112
•  [REC MODE].................................. 112
•  [REC QUALITY] .............................112
•  [CONTINUOUS AF] ....................... 112
•  [WIND CUT] ................................... 112
Taking and Viewing Clipboard Pictures 
(Clipboard Mode) .................................. 113
• Taking Clipboard Pictures ............... 113
• Viewing Clipboard Pictures .............115
Entering Text ......................................... 117
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence 
(Slide Show) .......................................... 118
Selecting Pictures and 
Playing them Back ................................121 • [MODE PLAY] ................................. 121
• [TRAVEL PLAY] .............................. 122
• [CATEGORY PLAY]........................ 123
• [FAVORITE PLAY] .......................... 124 Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio ................................125
• Motion pictures ................................125
• Pictures with audio ..........................126
Creating Still Pictures From a Motion 
Picture ...................................................127
Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu .....128 •  [CALENDAR] ..................................128
•  [TITLE EDIT] ..................................129
•  [VIDEO DIVIDE] .............................130
•  [TEXT STAMP] ...............................131
•  [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) ...........................134
•  [CROPPING] ..................................135
•  [LEVELING] ....................................136
•  [ROTATE DISP.] ............................137
•  [FAVORITE] ...................................138
•  [PRINT SET] ..................................139
•  [PROTECT] ....................................141
•  [FACE REC EDIT] ..........................142
•  [COPY] ...........................................143
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV 
Screen ...................................................144 • Playing back pictures using the AV 
cable (supplied)...............................144
• Playing back pictures on a TV with  an SD Memory Card slot.................145
• Playing back on the TV with HDMI  socket..............................................145
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and 
Motion Pictures......................................151 • Copy the playback image using an AV cable..........................................151
• Copying to a PC using  “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 
HD Edition”......................................152
Connecting to a PC ...............................153
Printing the Pictures ..............................157 • Selecting a single picture and 
printing it .........................................158
• Selecting multiple pictures and  printing them ...................................159
• Print Settings ...................................160
Others
Screen Display ......................................163
Cautions for Use....................................166
Message Display ...................................172
Troubleshooting.....................................175
Number of Recordable Pictures and 
Available Recording Time .....................184 
						

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Bef or e UseQuick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each 
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P9)
•The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
plug-in type
inlet type
Insert the battery and the card.  
(P14)
•When you do not use the card, you can 
record or play back pictures on the 
bu ilt-in memory. (P16) Refer to P17  
when you use a card.
Turn the camera on to take 
pictures.
1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !].
2 Press the shutter button to take 
pictures.  (P33)
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Before Use
Play back the pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ (].
2 Select the picture you want to view. 
(P44)
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
•
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera 
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as  battery charger or charger  in the text.•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as  card in the 
text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a 
card.
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s 
parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 
						

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Before Use
Names of the Components
1Flash (P51)
2Lens  (P167, 168)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P58)
AF Assist Lamp  ( P 111 )
4 LCD monitor  (P49, 163)
5 [MENU/SET] button  (P18)
6 [DISPLAY] button  (P49)
7 [Q.MENU]  (P24)/Delete  (P47) button
8 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch  (P20)
9 Motion picture button  (P33, 77)
10 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation  (P59)/
Auto Bracket  (P60)/White Balance 
fine adjustment (P100)
B: 4/Macro Mode  (P56)
AF Tracking  (P36, 103)
C: 2/Self-timer button (P58)
D: 1/Flash setting button (P51)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the 
figure below or described with 3/ 4/2/ 1.
e.g.: When you press the  4 (down) button
or Press 4123
9
4
8
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11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)
12 Zoom lever  (P41)
13 Speaker  (P125)
14 Microphone  (P78, 110)
15 Shutter button (P34)
16 Mode dial  (P31)
17 Hand strap eyelet •
Be sure to attach the hand strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you will 
not drop it.
18 Lens barrel
19 [HDMI] socket  (P146, 148)
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  (P144, 153 , 
157)
21 Tripod receptacle •
When you use a tripod, make sure the 
tripod is stable when the camera is 
attached to it.
22 Card/Battery door  (P14)
23 Release lever  (P14)
24 DC coupler cover  (P15)
•
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 
the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and 
AC adaptor (optional) are used. For 
connection details, refer to  P15.
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17
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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this 
unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies 
and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be 
used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of 
batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine 
Panasonic products.
∫ Charging
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.•Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
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 adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these 
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of the 
battery. 
						

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Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•The AC cable does not fit entirely into 
the AC input terminal. A gap will remain 
as shown on the right.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 
indicator A lights green.
•Charging is properly complete when 
the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off.
plug-in type
inlet type
Detach the battery after 
charging is completed.
•After charging is completed, be sure to 
disconnect the power supply device 
from the electrical outlet.
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