Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ3 User Manual

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Using the MC Protector/ND Filter
The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) 
is a transparent filter which affects neither 
the colors nor the amount of light, so it can 
always be used to protect the camera’s 
lens.
The ND filter (DMW-LND55; optional) 
reduces the amount of light to 
approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the 
aperture value 3 increments) without 
affecting the color balance.
1Remove the lens cap.
2Attach the lens hood adaptor. 
(P20) 
3Attach the MC protector 1 or the...

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Screen Display
∫In recording
1 Recording mode
2 Flash (P41)
3 Burst (P47)
: Audio recording (P59, 71)
4 Continuous AF (P73)
5 White balance (P68)
6 ISO sensitivity (P70)
7 Focus indication (P32)
8 Picture size (P70)
9 Quality (P71)
: Jitter alert indication (P34)
10 Battery indication (P14)
11 Color effect (P76)
12 Picture/Time remain
In Motion image mode: e.g. 11S
13 Card access indication (P17)
14 Recording indication
15 Histogram (P30)
16 AF trigger (P74)
17 Shutter speed indication (P32)...

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∫Recording in simple mode
1 Flash (P41)
2 Focus indication (P32)
3 Picture mode (P36)
: Jitter alert indication (P34)
4 Battery indication (P14)
5 Picture remain
6 Recording indication
7 Card access indication (P17)
8 AF area (P32)
9 Backlight compensation indication 
(P38)
10 Current date and time (
P22)
 This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when turning the camera on, setting 
the clock and after switching from the 
playback mode to the simple mode.
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∫In playback
1 Playback mode
2 DPOF (P82, 86)
 (White):
DPOF setting for printing
 (Green):
DPOF setting for Slide Show
 (Green with number of prints): 
DPOF setting for printing and 
Slide Show
3 Protected picture (P84)
4 Picture with audio (P80)
5 Picture size (P70)
: In Motion image mode
6 Quality (P71)
/ : In Motion image mode
Simple mode:
:ENLARGE
:4qk6q/10k15cm
: E-MAIL
7 Battery indication (P14) 
8 Folder/File number
9 Page number/Total pictures
10 Histogram (P30)
 It will be displayed...

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Cautions for Use
∫Optimal Use of the Camera
When carrying this camera, take care 
not to drop or hit it.
 The outer case may be destroyed by the 
strong shock, and it may cause 
malfunction of this camera.
Keep the camera away from magnetized 
equipment (such as a microwave oven, 
TV, video game equipment, etc.).
 If you use the camera on or near a TV, 
pictures and sounds may be disrupted 
due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
 Do not use the camera near a cell phone 
because doing so may...

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∫Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion 
battery. Its ability to generate power is 
based upon the chemical reaction that 
takes place inside it. This reaction is 
susceptible to the surrounding temperature 
and humidity, and, if the temperature is too 
high or too low, the operating time of the 
battery will be shorter.
When you go out, bring charged spare 
batteries.
 Prepare batteries with the charger equal 
to 3 to 4 times of the power for the desired 
operating time. The...

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∫Card
While the card access indication 
appears (the card is accessed), do not 
open the Card/Battery Door to remove 
the card, do not turn the camera off or 
do not shake or cause impact to the 
camera.
Do not leave the card in places where 
there is high temperature or direct 
sunlight, or where electromagnetic 
waves or static electricity are easily 
generated.
Do not bend or drop the card. 
 The card may be damaged or the 
recorded content may be damaged or 
erased.
After use, be sure to...

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Message Display
[NO MEMORY CARD]
Insert the card.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]
Cancel the card lock.
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]
Play back after recording or after inserting 
a card with a recorded picture.
[MEMORY CARD FULL /
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD]
Insert a new card or delete the 
unnecessary data.
[PLEASE CLOSE THE FLASH]
Be sure to close the flash after use.
[MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER 
POSITION]
This message appears when you turn the 
camera on with the mode dial in the wrong...

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Troubleshooting
If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be 
improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P24)
ConditionsCauses
The camera will not turn 
on.Is the battery inserted correctly?
Is the battery sufficiently charged?
Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
As the camera is turned 
on, it turns off 
immediately.Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera?
Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
The...

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ConditionsCauses
When connecting to a 
PC, pictures cannot be 
transferred.Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?
Check it.
Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
Is the USB mode set correctly?
The clock setting is 
reset.If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting 
may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE 
CLOCK] appears, set the clock again.
When you take a picture before setting the clock, 
[0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded.
A certain part of the 
picture...