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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Owner’s Manual for
advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please not
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, � Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit. � Do not expose accessories (battery pack, battery charger, AC adaptor, SD memory card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. � Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on accessories. � Use only the recommended accessories. � Do not remove cover
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) � Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. � Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. � Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. � Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and j) with metal objects. � Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contac
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But � In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. � When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. ∫ Cautions for Use � Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. � Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15;
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. (ENG) VQT3L22 7
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 Contents Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 9 When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) ................................ 10 (Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera ..............................11 Names of the C
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 Please be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera” (P11) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in. Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2011. These may be subject to change. 1 Battery Pack 12 (Indicated as battery pack or
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation) It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may be caused by the environment in which the camera is used. What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged • Turn off the power and open the side door in a place with constant ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with the side do
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 (Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera Waterproof/Dustproof Performance This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and “IP6X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 12 m (40 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. ( ¢1) Anti-shock Perform
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 ∫ 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.
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 Check before using underwater Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks. 1 Check 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
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 Using the camera underwater • Use the camera underwater at a depth of up to 12 m (40 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC 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
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 2 Drain 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. 3 Wipe off water drops on the camera with a dry soft cloth and dry the camera in a shaded area
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VQT3L22~Body1_eng.fm 16 ページ ２０１１年１月２４日 月曜日 午前１０時４６分 Names of the Components 1Flash 1 2 3 2 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp/LED light 3Lens 4 LCD monitor 45 6 5 Speaker 6 Zoom button 7 7 Playback button 8 8 [MODE] button 9 9 [MENU/SET] button 10 [Q.MENU]/Delete/Cancel button 11 [DISP.] button 10 12 11 12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation Auto Bracket MENU B: 4/Macro Mode /SET AF Tracking C: 2/Self-timer D: 1/Flash setting In this Owner’s Manual, the cursor buttons are described as
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 13 Motion picture button 131415 16 17 14 Shutter button 15 Camera [OFF/ON] button 16 GPS antenna 17 Microphone 18 GPS status indicator 18 19 Tripod receptacle 19 20 [HDMI] socket 21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 20 21 22 Strap eyelet 22 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the 23 camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 24 23 Release lever 24 [LOCK] switch 25 25 Side door • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP. 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
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [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 t
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DMC-TS3P-VQT3L22_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１１年１月２１日 金曜日 午後７時４０分 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in Memory • 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. 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.) Type of card which can be used with this Remarks unit ¢ SD Memory Card • Use a card
