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    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FZ3PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected] For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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    Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or
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    for a Class B digital device, pursuant to installation instructions and use user's authority to operate this equipment. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ3 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic
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    ), Recommended humidity: 40% - 60%) • Be sure to remove the battery and the card from the camera. • When the battery is left inserted in the camera for a long time, discharge takes place even if the camera is turned off. If you leave the battery inserted for an extended period of time, it will be
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    value and the shutter speed. Convenient or helpful information for use of this camera is described. ∫ About pictures/illustrations in these operating instructions Pictures in these operating instructions are composed from still photographs for explanation. Please note that the appearance of
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    2 About These Operating Instructions ......... 5 Preparation Standard Accessories 8 Names of the Components 10 Quick Guide 12 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 13 About the Battery 14 Inserting/Removing the Battery 15 Inserting/Removing the Card 16 About the Card 17 Approximate number
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    .........101 Screen Display 102 Cautions for Use 105 Message Display 108 Troubleshooting 109 Specifications 112 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 114 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 115 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 116 Limited Warranty (For USA Only
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    Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (8 MB) RP-SD008B (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") ∫ AV Cable K1HA08CD0002 ∫ Battery Pack CGA-S002A (In the text, it is indicated as "Battery") ∫ USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0001 ∫ Battery Charger DE
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    ∫ Lens Cap/Lens Cap String VYK0W73 Preparation ∫ Strap VFC4078 ∫ Lens Hood/Lens Hood Adaptor VYQ3228/VYQ3227 9
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    the Components 1 2 34 1 Lens part 2 Flash (P41) P28) 10 [EXPOSURE] Button (P53, 54, 55) 11 Power Indicator (P32) 12 Camera Switch (P12) 13 LCD Monitor (P28, 102) 14 [MENU] Button (P24) Button 16 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P44) 4/[REVIEW] Button (P39) 1/Flash Mode Button (P41) 3/Backlight
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    Mode Button (P47) 19 20 21 22 Strap Eyelet (P19) 22 23 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P92, 95, 97) 24 [DC IN] Socket (P95, 97) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). 23 25 Terminal Door 24 25 26 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 27 Tripod Receptacle 26 27 11
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    to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P13) • When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P22) A P M S S A OFF ON 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P15, 16) 1 Set the mode dial
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    use/ charge or during charge. The camera also becomes warm during use. However, it is not a malfunction. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify the charger. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • When the
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    recordable pictures (CIPA) Used media 16 MB SD Memory Card (optional) (Recording conditions by CIPA standards) • Temperature: 73.4°F (23°C)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using the supplied battery. • Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. • Record once every 30
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    • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S002A
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    the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) 2 Insert: Insert the card with the label facing the front of the camera until it clicks. Remove: Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. • If the card/battery door
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    , breakdown of this camera or a defective card. ∫ SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with
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    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Picture size Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Picture size Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2016k1512 1600k1200 1280k960 0 4 8 1 6 13 1 10 19 1 9 17 2 14 28 3 22 41
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    . • Attach the strap so that you can see "LUMIX" logo. • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. • Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode. • When the mode dial is set to one
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    [UNLOCK]. 2 Place the camera upside down. Align [UNLOCK] to B on the camera and then attach the lens hood adaptor to the camera. [UNLOCK] • Rotate the ring until it clicks. 3 1 Place the camera right side up. Adjust D on the lens hood to E on the lens hood adaptor. 2 Rotate the lens hood from E to
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    . • When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood. • For details on how to attach the MC protector and the ND filter, refer to P101. • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or 1 800 561-5505 (For Canada
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    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. 2 Set date and time. CLOCK SET 10 : 00 finishing the setting. • Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on. 22
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    hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. • You can set
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    Setup Menu Preparation 1 Turn the camera on. OFF ON 2 Press the [MENU] button. REC 1/3 ] is different from the above screen. (P36) 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu. REC SETUP 1/3 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE BEEP n0 OFF OFF 2 MIN. SELECT EXIT MENU • When rotating the zoom lever
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    auto review function works while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. review or playback. (P29) The battery life is saved by turning the camera off automatically while the camera is not used. [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The camera
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    in 7 steps. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the speakers (The folder number is updated, and the file number starts card after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • When you insert a formatted card or a new card (P93) When the auto review or review function is activated, a white
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    Preparation Menu SCENE MENU LANGUAGE Functions [OFF]: Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is operated in the scene mode currently selected. If you change the scene mode, press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu and then
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    screen can be turned on and off. In simple mode [ ] (P36) E Display F Display with histogram G Out-of-frame display H Non-display (Recording guide line) I Non-display ¢Histogram In playback mode (P48) 2016 100_0001 8 1/19 BACKLIGHT C Display D Non-display 28 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 2016 100_0001
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    you can horizontal and vertical guide lines or the take pictures . This feature is handy for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer the LCD monitor is turned on in the following cases. You can save the time it takes to switch • When reviewing pictures. (P39) • When turning the camera on in playback
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    the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture editing software used with a PC, etc. 2016 100_0001 1/19 • Check white saturated areas with the highlight display in the auto review function or the review function.
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    SCN : Program AE mode (P32) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera. : Aperture-priority AE (P53) The shutter speed is automatically determined by you set. : Manual exposure (P55) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. : Macro
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    and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. 3 Take a picture. • Insert the charged battery. (P15) • Insert the card. (P16) • Remove the lens cap. M S SCN 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the mode dial to program AE mode [ ]. A P OFF ON • The power indicator (green) lights
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    blurring: • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep • Make sure that camera shake does not occur above picture, you camera stationary until the picture . • In the following cases, keep the camera In this case, 1 Aim the AF feet F2.8 1/25 • Hold the camera firmly with your right hand. • Do
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    (camera shake) • The focus range is 0.98 feet (30 cm) - ¶ • Be careful of jittering when pressing the (Wide), cases, the camera cannot focus on subjects properly. - When including both near and distant F2.8 1/8 subjects in a scene. - When there is dirt or dust on the glass between the lens
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    do not operate within the set time. When operating the camera again, press the shutter button or turn the camera off and on. • In some cases, if the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the recordable range when you use the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the
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    necessary menus appear to make the operations simple. 1 Select the desired item and set the desired value. SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE AUTO REVIEW 4"k6"/10k15cm BEEP E-MAIL CLOCK SET SELECT MENU SET EXIT MENU MENU ∫ Settings in Simple mode [PICT.MODE] ENLARGE This selection is intended
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    as follows. For details, refer to the pages corresponding to each item. Focus range 3.94 feet (120 cm) - ¶ (Tele) 0.16 feet (5 cm) - ¶ (Wide) MONITOR [0] (standard) P25 POWER SAVE [2MIN.] P25 Self-timer 10 seconds P44 Burst speed Low speed P47 Number of recordable pictures in Burst
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    Recording pictures (basic) ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such as people become dark when pictures are recorded in the backlight. If you press 3, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication) appears and the backlight
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    1 Press 4. REVIEW1X EXIT 4X DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Press the shutter button halfway or 4 to cancel the review. • You can check the previous or following picture with 2/1. • When the recorded pictures are too bright or dim, compensate the exposure. (P45
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    in wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) 2016 19 W T 12X W T ∫ To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) 2016 19 W T 1X • The picture may have some distortion (typical example: vertical straight line bent outwards). This is due to the lens aberration, which
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    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash When you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. ∫ To open the flash Press the [ OPEN] button. : AUTO The flash is automatically activated according to the recording
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    1/60 - 1/2000 1/60 - 1/2000 1 - 1/2000 1/4 - 1/2000 8 - 1/2000 (In [NIGHT SCENERY] in scene mode) • Refer to P57 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode. 42
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    is activated. Take a picture after the card access lamp disappears. • When the jitter and you cannot take a memorized even if the camera is turned picture even when you press the shutter NIGHT we recommend removing the lens SCENERY] or [FIREWORKS] in scene hood. In some cases it may not allow
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    to take the picture. 2016 19 • When using a tripod or in other cases, setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to stabilize the seconds. (P36) • When you set the self-timer in the burst mode, the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The
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    the brightness of the subject. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. 45
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    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. 1 Press 3 several times until
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    max. 7 max. 13 2 max. 7 max. 13 Depends on Depends on 2 the card the card capacity capacity ¢When the shutter speed is higher than 1/60 and the flash is not activated is used in place of an SD Memory Card. The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than that of an
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    , the file number and the page number are updated. If you release 2/1 when the number of the will be forwarded/rewound one by one. • In review playback in the recording mode or multi playback, the picture file format that can be played back with this camera is JPEG. (There are also pictures that on
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    Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback 1 Switch to multi screen. 2016 100_0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 W T 1 4 7 SELECT 2 3 5 6 8 9 CANCEL 2 Select the pictures. 1 4 7 SELECT 2 3 5 6 8 9 CANCEL 10 11 12 SELECT CANCEL ∫ To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom
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    Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom 1 Enlarge the picture. 2X ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 4 to select [YES], and press 1. (P51) 4X CANCEL W DELETE T • : 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • : 16k>8k>4k>2k>1k • When you
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    Deleting Pictures Playback (basic) ∫ To delete multiple pictures ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted. 2016 100_0001 1/19 1 Select [MULTI DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next
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    Please double-check before deleting pictures. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • Pictures that are protected (P84) or that do be deleted. • When you delete pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or use with the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). • It is possible to
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    value and the shutter speed. • The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) - ¶ (Wide), 3.94 feet (120 cm) - ¶ (Tele). • If the subject is too bright, set the screen may differ from that of the actual pictures. Check it using review function or setting to the playback mode. • The ISO sensitivity cannot be
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    . • The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) - ¶ (Wide), 3.94 feet (120 cm) - ¶ (Tele). • The brightness of the screen may differ from that of the actual pictures. Check it using review function or setting to the playback mode. • You cannot set the following items in
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    exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend taking pictures and then checking them using the review function. F4.0 1/125 • Indication for the condition of exposure 1 (manual exposure assistance) appears for about 10 seconds. • When the exposure is not adequate, set the aperture value
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    value and the shutter speed. • The focus range is 0.16 feet (5 cm) - ¶ (Wide), 3.94 feet (120 cm) - ¶ (Tele). • If the exposure is not adequate, pressing the shutter button halfway. • You cannot set the following items in manual exposure. - Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P41) - [AUTO]
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    1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1300 1/1600 1/2000 Aperture Value F2.8 - F8.0 F4.0 - F8.0 F5.6 - F8.0 F8.0 Manual exposure Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 - F3.7 F4.0 - F5.2 F5.6 - F7.3 F8.0 Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) (Per 1/3 EV) 8 - 1/1000 8 - 1/1300
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    of flowers.) You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of up to 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide) from the subject. 2016 19 You can record after finishing the setting. • We recommend using a tripod. • When the camera lens is at a distance beyond the available range from the subject, the subject may
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    shutter button halfway. ∫ Available recording time (seconds) SD Memory Card Capacity Motion rate 10fps 30fps 8 MB 35 10 16 MOTION RATE] to [30fps] cannot be played back on a camera which does not support [30fps] of motion rate. • The review function cannot be used. • You cannot set [MODE2] on
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    Scene mode Recording pictures (advanced) : [PORTRAIT] (P61) Press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu. When setting [AUTO] in the [SETUP] menu, set the mode dial to [ ] to display the scene menu automatically. Menu items SCENE MODE 1/3 PORTRAIT SPORTS SCENERY SELECT MENU SET MENU
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    more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible. 2 Be close to the subject. 3 Select a background which is far from the camera. • This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime. • White balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may
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    Recording pictures (advanced) Scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject preferentially. 2016 19 Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. The landscape can be recorded vividly
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    - 15.1 feet (4.6 m)] of the subject. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide. • The focus range is 3.94 feet (120 cm) - 16.4 feet (5 m). • the camera smoothly while tracking a subject in motion. 2 Press the shutter button while moving the camera. 3 Keep moving the camera continuously.
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    the prefocus procedure below to ensure that you do not miss the chance to take pictures. 1 Set the [AF TRIGGER] to [FOCUS]. (P74) 2 Aim the camera at an object (such as illumination on a building), which is the same distance as the point of fireworks. 3 Press the [FOCUS] button until the focus
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    exposure is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the room. 2016 19 ∫ Technique for Party mode • The shutter speed is slowed down. Hold the camera firmly to take a picture. • The flash mode of the built-in flash can be set to Forced ON/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red
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    Recording pictures (advanced) Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing grounds and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are adjusted to make the white color of the snow stand out. 2016 19 • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. 66
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    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the [REC] mode menu : [W.BALANCE] (P68) Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. Menu items REC 1/3 W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY
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    which the white In this case, set the white balance to a color may appear reddish or bluish. mode except [AUTO] manually. AUTO for auto setting The range that is controlled by the auto white balance adjustment mode of this camera 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6
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    ]: Press when the hue is Use this mode when you want to set the reddish. white balance manually. • 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is 1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then bluish. press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame on the center of
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    the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording AUTO] in Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE and Manual exposure mode. • To avoid picture noise, we recommend (640k480 pixels), you can store more pictures on a card. In addition, it is efficient to attach the picture
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    is suitable when editing and processing pictures with retouch software. Fine (Low compression): This type gives priority to shutter button. • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone of the camera. • If you press the [MENU] button during the audio recording, the card will slightly decrease. 71
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    the screen and measure the whole screen evenly. Spot: This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering target A. 9-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. You can record a picture in free composition without limiting the position of the subject. 3-area-focusing: The
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    however, this is not a malfunction. • In the digital zoom or when you take pictures in dark places, set to the position the camera automatically determines at the time of battery may be consumed faster than usual. • It may take time to focus on the subject after rotating the zoom lever from Wide to
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    to focus on the point where you take a picture of the subject with quick motion. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is pre-determined. When you press the shutter button halfway, the Auto focus is activated. When you press the shutter button halfway
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    obscured by the lens part, however, this is not a problem on the performance of the camera. button halfway in lamp closely. - Detach the lens hood. - Do not cover the AF assist lamp with your fingers. - The battery may be consumed faster than case, it becomes difficult to focus on the subject. 75
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    rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom indication may momentarily pause. This is not a malfunction. You can enter the digital zoom range to continuously rotate the zoom lever to Tele or to release the zoom lever once and then rotate it to Tele again. W T W T You
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    Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if function may not work sufficiently in the following cases. - When too much jitter occurs - In digital zoom range - When taking pictures while following
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    Recording pictures (advanced) 1 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. 3 Capture images for flip animation. REC 3/3 D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER FLIP ANIM. SELECT MENU OFF OFF STANDARD MODE1 EXIT MENU 320 8 REMAIN 92 EXIT MENU • A motion image file is created by putting images recorded in [IMAGE
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    cannot use pictures with audio, burst mode and auto bracket. SELECT SET EXIT MENU • The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. (P39) • If you execute [CREATE MOTION IMAGE], flip animation is made from all pictures recorded for flip animation. 5fps 5 frames/sec. 10fps 10 frames
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    . • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not be played back with this camera. • When playing back motion images that have been recorded with other equipment
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    Playback (advanced) Using the [PLAY] mode menu Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] You can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV. ∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( ) Original picture 2 Select the picture to be rotated and set it.
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    in original angle. • without an OS or software compatible with Exif. Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user user to set how many copies of each picture will be printed. Many commercial photo printing services now use DPOF. For more information please visit: http://panasonic
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    SELECT EXIT MENU • The date print icon [ DATE ] appears. • When you go to a photo studio for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required. • The date may not be printed the photo studio for details or refer to the operating instructions of the printer. 83
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    supporting DPOF printing. (P97) • DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to write print information or other into the images on the card set. DCF is an abbreviation of [Design rule for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and
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    ]]. (P82- 83) • If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel the protect setting first. • While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data. (P91) • The protect setting may not be effective in other equipment. • Sliding the
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    Show If you insert a card including the SD Slide Show edited with the [SD Viewer for By setting it to [ON], the DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, audio of the pictures and then turn the camera on in playback with audio can be mode, the confirmation screen appears. played back during
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    Playback (advanced) Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] You can record the audio after taking a picture. 3 Stop audio recording. AUDIO DUB. 2016 100_0001 1/19 1 Select [AUDIO DUB.]. PLAY 1/2 ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT MENU EXIT MENU STOP MENU 2 times •
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    setting the quality to [TIFF] -Motion images -Flip animation This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website. -Pictures with audio -Rotated pictures (You can resize them if you rotate
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    Playback (advanced) 4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING] DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? NO YES Use this function when you trim unnecessary parts of the recorded picture. SELECT SET CANCEL MENU MENU 2 times • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. •
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    Playback (advanced) 2 Select the picture to trim and set 4 Shift the picture and press the it. shutter button fully to set. TRIMMING 2016 100_0001 1/19 TRIMMING 2016 100_0001 1/19 SELECT SET EXIT MENU ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER EXIT MENU • The following pictures cannot be trimmed. -Pictures
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    your PC before proceeding with format function. • During formatting, do not turn the camera off. • When you format the card, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or AC adapter (DMW-CAC1; optional). • When the SD Memory Card Write-Protect switch is slid to [LOCK], you cannot format the
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    Memory Card can be played back on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot. If you play back pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on a High-Definition TV, (HDTV has 16:9 aspect) the picture quality will be better. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Read the TV operating instructions
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    Mac OS 9.x Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or Mac OS X Printers supporting PictBridge Setting on the USB mode [PC] [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] [PictBridge (PTP)] • When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected in USB Mass Storage communication system. • When [PictBridge (PTP)] is
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    USB driver.) ∫ When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x Even if the [PictBridge (PTP)] is selected in [USB MODE], the camera cannot New Hardware Wizard] appears.) [Software needed for the USB device "DMC-FZ3" is not available. Would you like to look for the
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    using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver. 1 Turn the camera on and set the [USB MODE] according to the OS you use. • Set to [PC] or [PictBridge may vary. Refer to page 96. A: USB connection cable (supplied) B: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional) 95
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    the PC, use the battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). • If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication, the power indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In this case, stop the communication. Then turn the camera off and charge or replace
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    this case, stop the communication at once. Then turn the camera off and replace the battery with a charged one or charge the battery. Or, use the AC adaptor instructions, too.) • It may take time to print some pictures. Therefore, we recommend using a battery with sufficient power (P14) or the AC
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    beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P97) Settings CARD SIZE 54 mmk85.6 mm 10k15cm 100 mmk150 mm 4qk6q 101.6 mmk152.4 mm 8qk10q 203.2 mmk254 mm LETTER 216 mmk279.4 mm ¢These items cannot be displayed when the printer does not support
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    Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ [PAGE LAYOUT] ∫ DPOF picture (Possible layouts on the camera) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in Settings on the printer are prioritized. advance. (P82) 1 Select [DPOF PICTURE]. 1 page with no frame print 1 page with frame print PictBridge 2 pages print
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    start printing. • The setting on the printer may have priority over the setting on the camera in the date print. Also check the date print setting on the printer. • If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture. Layout printing • When printing a picture
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    ; 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
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    (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 lamp (P75) 26 Self-timer (P44) 27 Flash output adjustment (P43) 28 Zoom/Digital zoom (P40, 76) W T 30X 29 Optical image stabilizer (P77) • Current
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    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
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    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 when the [DISPLAY] button is pressed
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    in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth. • When you use chemical cloth, follow the instructions that come with the cloth. • In case rain or other sources of water splash onto the camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the
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    . • Keep the terminal of the charger and battery clean. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the battery body and ∫ Condensation (When the lens or the terminals are damaged. Viewfinder is fogged up) • Inserting damaged battery in the camera When condensation has taken place
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    to the operating instructions of the printer for details. terminals on the back of the card and do not touch it with your fingers. ∫ Folder Composition When a Memory Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a PC, the folders shown below will appear. SD Memory Card DCIM 100_PANA EXPORT
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    have exceeded the number of pictures that can be set at once with multi-delete setting. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The format of the card cannot be recognized by this camera. Format the card again with this camera. [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] This message appears when the
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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) Conditions Causes The camera will not turn Is the battery inserted correctly? on. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use a battery
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    . If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock lens moves. This is not a malfunction. The lens clicks. When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the movement of the camera or other, the lens red spectrum This is called smear. It is specific to CCD, not a malfunction. appears on
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    feature depends on the printer used. • Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details. Colors that were actually This camera compensates the color shift caused by the not around the subject characteristic of the lens. However, the color shift may appear on the picture. appear when
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    pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl4.6 - 55.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 - 420 mm)/F2.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Depends on the capacity of the card. (no limit) (Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be less.)
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    mm (H)k84.8 mm (D)) (excluding the projection part) Approx. 10.2 oz/290 g (excluding Memory Card and battery) Approx. 11.5 oz/326 g (with Memory Card and battery) 32oF - 104oF (0oC - 40oC) 10% - 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 - 240 V 50/60
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    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S002A Figure Description Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC1 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DMW-LND55 ND Filter DMW-LMC55 MC Protector RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDH512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA RP-SD032BPPA BN-SDCAPU/1B BN-SDABPU/1B 1 GB SD Memory
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    Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 3. Method of payment (check one) Total Enclosed
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    what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 116
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    replace will be made by the warrantor. PRODUCT OR PART NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD) PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
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    Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem
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    Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/support You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books
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    Card 17 Card Access Indication 17 Center weighted 72 Charger 106 Clock Set 22, 26 Color Effect 76 Condensation 106 Continuous AF 73 D Date Printing 83, 100 Deleting Pictures 51, 52 Digital 102 Lens Cap 19 Lens Hood 20 Lens Hood Adaptor 20 M Macro Mode 58 Manual Exposure 55, 57 Manual
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    Power Save 25 Prefocus 74 Program AE 32 Protect 84 PTP 93 Q Quality 71 R Recording Guide Line 29 Reset of setting 26 Resizing 88 Review 39 Rotate 81 Scene Menu 27 Scene Mode 60 Scenery Mode 62 SD Slide Show 86 Setup Menu 24 Shutter sound 26 Shutter-priority AE 54, 57 Simple
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    SCN SCN Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar las imágenes con esta cámara. Por lo
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    MEMO 123
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    Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC") Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FZ3PP
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
VQT0L94
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [email protected]
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca