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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT3L40
until
2010/2/28
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Contents Recording Before Use About the LCD Monitor............................54 Taking Pictures with the Zoom................55 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Care of the camera ...................................5 Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ (Important) About the Waterproof/ Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Dustproof and Anti-shock Digital Zoom......................................55 Performance of the Camera......................8 Taking Pictures Using the Standard Accessories ..
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Taking Pictures that Match the Useful Functions at Scene Being Recorded Travel Destinations..................................94 (Scene Mode)..........................................69 • Recording which Day of the • [Portrait] ............................................69 Vacation and the Location of the • [Soft Skin]..........................................70 Vacation ([Travel Date]) ....................94 • [Transform]........................................70 • Recording Dates/ • [Self P
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Playback/Editing Others Creating Still Pictures Screen Display ......................................157 from a Motion Picture............................116 Cautions for Use....................................160 Various methods to playback................117 Message Display...................................171 • [Slide Show] ....................................118 Troubleshooting.....................................174 • [Filtering Play] .................................120 • [Calendar] .....
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Before Use Please be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera” (P8) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in. Before Use Care of the camera ∫ Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction) • Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the side door (around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the side door is opened or closed in places
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Before Use ∫ 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 door open when the temperature of the camera gets
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Before Use About the GPS About the location name information of this unit Please read the “User License Agreement for Location Name data” on P167 before using. When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], GPS function will operate even when the power is turned off. • Electromagnetic waves etc. from this unit may affect other electronic devices, so set [GPS Setting] to [OFF] or [ ] and turn the power of the unit off during plane takeoff or landing, or in an area where use is prohibited. (P84) • Battery
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Before Use (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 Performance This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F
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Before Use ∫ About the [Precautions] demonstration display • [Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the side door completely closed. • Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance. 1 Press 2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET]. • It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2: Return to the previous screen 1: View the next screen • It can
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Before Use 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 there is any liquid. It may cause water leaks
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Before Use 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 not longer than 60 minutes continuously. • Do not open or close the side door. • Do not apply shock to the cam
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Before Use 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 which is well ventilated. • Dry the camera by sta
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Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding strap). • Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. • 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 Owner’s Manual. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated
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Before Use Names of the Components 1Flash (P58) 1 2 3 2 Self-timer indicator (P62)/ AF Assist Lamp (P108)/LED light (P114) 3 Lens (P6, 178) 4 LCD monitor (P54, 157) 45 6 5 Speaker (P47) 6 Zoom button (P55) 7 Playback button (P34) 7 8 [MODE] button (P29) 8 9 [MENU/SET] button (P44) 9 10 [Q.MENU] (P45)/Delete (P42)/Cancel button 11 [DISP.] button (P54) 10 12 11 12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P63) Auto Bracket (P64) B: 4/Macro Mode (P61) MENU /SET AF Tracking (P104) C: 2/Self-timer (
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Before Use 13 Motion picture button (P36) 131415 16 17 14 Shutter button (P30, 39) 15 Camera [OFF/ON] button (P27) 16 GPS antenna (P83) 17 Microphone 18 GPS status indicator 18 19 Tripod receptacle 19 20 [HDMI] socket (P140, 142) 21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P139, 147, 150, 153) 20 21 22 Strap eyelet (P16) 22 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera 23 to ensure that you will not drop it. 23 Release lever (P21) 24 24 [LOCK] switch (P10, 21) 25 25 Side door (P10, 21) • When using an
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Before Use Attaching the Strap Run the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. • If the strap cord is loose, it may snag when the side door is opened or closed. Since damage or leaks may result, be sure to attach the cord firmly, checking that it is not snagged in the side door. Insert your hand following the arrow, then adjust the length. Note • Attach the strap correctly following the procedure. • The camera will sink in the water, so use it underwater securely fastening the str
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Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit 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 lia
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Preparation ∫ 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 °F to 86 °F). – The terminals of the charger or the
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Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ Recording still pictures Number of recordable Approx. 310 pictures By CIPA standard in Normal Picture pictures Mode Recording time Approx. 155 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an
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Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures [AVCHD] [Motion JPEG] (Recording with picture quality (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) set to [HD]) Recordable time Approx. 100 min Approx. 110 min Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min Approx. 55 min • These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 °F) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be aware that these times are approximate. • Time of recording without using the GPS function. • Actual recordable time is the time of recording pos
