User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-ZS3

[. . . ] Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 Before use, please read these instructions completely. All descriptions and logos pertaining to HDMI, VIERA Link, AVCHD Lite, and Dolby pertain to DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 only. VQT2C11-1 Quick start guide The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use. When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P. 14). Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Turn on the power Set REC/PLAY switch to Set the mode dial to Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back the pictures This manual provides operating instructions for the DMC-TZ7/DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS3/DMC-ZS1. The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. [. . . ] (Cannot set. ) Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu REC/PLAY switch: See P. 16 for menu setting procedure. `Quick menu' (P. 18) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. REC menu items will be synchronized with items of the same names in the MOTION PICTURE menu (i. e. settings changes in one will be reflected in the other). Settings selected in the REC menu that are not available in the MOTION PICTURE menu will be set as follows. · AF MODE: (1-area-focusing) · COLOR MODE: STANDARD WORLD TIME (Registering local time at your travel destination) Set-up: · Clock must be set in advance (P. 15). · Press `MENU/SET' ` SETUP MENU' Select `WORLD TIME' `PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA' will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press `MENU/SET' and skip to step . Set home area Set destination area Select `HOME' Select `DESTINATION' PICTURE SIZE Set size of picture. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on `QUALITY' (P. 68). MODE: Settings: REC menu REC menu Recording picture capacity (P. 122) Set your home area Current time · To cancel Press . Set destination area Current time at selected destination · To cancel Press . ASPECT RATIO 10 M 3648×2736 9. 5 M 3776×2520 9M 7M 3072×2304 6. 5 M 3168×2112 6M 3328×1872 5M Picture size 3M 2048×1536 3M 2112×1408 2. 5 M 2208×1248 2M 1600×1200 2. 5 M 2048×1360 2M 1920×1080 0. 3 M 640×480 -- -- 2560×1920 4. 5 M 2656×1768 4. 5 M 2784×1568 Difference with GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) City/area name Screen from step will then be displayed only when camera is used for the first time (or has been reset). To close menu, press `MENU/SET' 3 times. Difference with home time City/area name 3968×2232 Recording picture capacity (P. 124) ASPECT RATIO 10 M 3648×2736 9M 3648×2432 7. 5 M 3648×2056 7M 3072×2304 6M 3072×2048 5. 5 M 3072×1728 5M 2560×1920 4. 5 M 2560×1712 3. 5 M 2560×1440 Picture size 3M 2048×1536 2. 5 M 2048×1360 2M 1920×1080 2M 1600×1200 -- -- 0. 3 M 640×480 -- -- If actual destination is unavailable, select based on `difference with home time'. Finish Finish Upon your return Go through steps , and on the upper left, and return to the original time. To set/release summer time Press in step . (Press again to release) This setting is not available in (INTELLIGENT AUTO mode). Extra optical zoom can be used for picture sizes indicated with . Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions. Setting guide Larger picture size Crisper picture lower recording capacity Smaller picture size Coarser picture higher recording capacity When summer time is set in `DESTINATION', the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time. Even if you set summer time in `HOME', current time will not be changed. Please advance the current time by 1 hour in `CLOCK SET' (P. 15). Pictures and motion pictures in Motion JPEG recorded when set to a destination are indicated by (DESTINATION) in playback mode. For example, `0. 3 M ' is suitable for e-mail attachments or longer recording. 66 VQT2C11 VQT2C11 67 Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: See P. 16 for menu setting procedure. QUALITY Set quality of picture. Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subject MODE: Settings: REC menu REC menu Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures) ISO sensitivity 200 (Shutter speed 1/30) ISO sensitivity 800 (Shutter speed 1/125) ASPECT RATIO Aspect ratio of picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. MODE: Settings: 4 REC menu REC menu Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are displayed in the screen for a few seconds after recording. If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or selecting `NATURAL' in the `COLOR MODE' (P. 75). Blurring may occur depending on brightness, and size, position, and speed of movement of the subject (e. g. if subject is too small, is on edge of picture, or starts moving as soon as shutter button is pressed). Scope of flash recording (P. 42) 3 16 SENSITIVITY 3 2 9 Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. MODE: Same as 4:3 TV or computer Same as normal film camera For playback on widescreen/ high definition TV REC menu Settings: AUTO / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 Setting guide SENSITIVITY Location (recommended) Shutter speed Interference 80 Bright (outdoors) Slow Low 1600 Dark Fast High Edges may be cut off when printing ­ be sure to check in advance. [. . . ] · When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the · If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction, When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera Caring for your camera To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect AC mains lead, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Use a well-wrung wet cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a dry cloth. Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the outer casing and finish of the camera. If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully. [. . . ]