Panasonic DMC-SZ3+4GB Operations Instructions

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10 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 11Before useStandard Accessories Do a test shot first! Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion p

100 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 101Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together.• Copied pictures can

100 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 101Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together.• Copied pictures can

102 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 103Using with your PC (Continued) New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders con

102 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 103Using with your PC (Continued) New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders con

104 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 105Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card.For details, see the manual for your printer.PrintingPrintin

104 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 105Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card.For details, see the manual for your printer.PrintingPrintin

106 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 107Printing (Continued)Viewing on TV screenMaking print settings on cameraYou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting y

106 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 107Printing (Continued)Viewing on TV screenMaking print settings on cameraYou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting y

108 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 109Viewing on TV screen (Continued)Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket An HDMI mini cable (sold separately) can be used to enable

108 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 109Viewing on TV screen (Continued)Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket An HDMI mini cable (sold separately) can be used to enable

10 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 11Before useStandard Accessories Do a test shot first! Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion p

110 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 111Viewing on TV screen (Continued)The DMC-ZS1 does not support VIERA Link. Available functionsUse your television’s remote c

110 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 111Viewing on TV screen (Continued)The DMC-ZS1 does not support VIERA Link. Available functionsUse your television’s remote c

112 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 113Press the display button to change display (P.12, 42).List of LCD monitor displays55F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30101234567891011121314

112 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 113Press the display button to change display (P.12, 42).List of LCD monitor displays55F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30101234567891011121314

114 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 115Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.Message displaysTHIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED Re

114 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 115Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.Message displaysTHIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED Re

116 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 117Try checking these items (P.116 - 121) first.(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try usi

116 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 117Try checking these items (P.116 - 121) first.(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try usi

118 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 119Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued)LCD monitor LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. LCD monitor may dim if co

118 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 119Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued)LCD monitor LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. LCD monitor may dim if co

12 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 13Charging batteryAlways charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)Names of partsCursor buttonMENU/SET(menu display/set/fi

120 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 121Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued)TV, computer, printerNo image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. Not connecte

120 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 121Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued)TV, computer, printerNo image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. Not connecte

122 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 123Usage cautions and notesMemory cards To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, elect

122 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 123Usage cautions and notesMemory cards To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, elect

124 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 125 Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. Recording capacities/times displaye

124 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 125 Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. Recording capacities/times displaye

126 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 127 A maximum of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of available spac

126 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 127 A maximum of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of available spac

128 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 129Specifications DMC-ZS3Digital Camera: Information for your safetyPower Source DC 5.1 VPower ConsumptionWhen recording: 1.3

128 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 129Specifications DMC-ZS3Digital Camera: Information for your safetyPower Source DC 5.1 VPower ConsumptionWhen recording: 1.3

12 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 13Charging batteryAlways charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)Names of partsCursor buttonMENU/SET(menu display/set/fi

130 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 131Digital Camera: Information for your safetyPower Source DC 5.1 VPower ConsumptionWhen recording: 1.2 WWhen playing back: 0

130 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 131Digital Camera: Information for your safetyPower Source DC 5.1 VPower ConsumptionWhen recording: 1.2 WWhen playing back: 0

132 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 133Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)Optional accessoriesProduct name: Battery PackProduct

132 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 133Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)Optional accessoriesProduct name: Battery PackProduct

134 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 135Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notic

134 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 135Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notic

136 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 137Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).

136 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 137Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).

138 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 139Merci d’avoir choisi Panasonic!Vous avez acheté l’un des appareils les plus perfectionnés et les plus fiables actuellement

138 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 139Merci d’avoir choisi Panasonic!Vous avez acheté l’un des appareils les plus perfectionnés et les plus fiables actuellement

14 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 15Inserting battery and cardCharging battery (Continued)Battery (check orientation)Card (check orientation)Do not touch termina

140 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 141Index List of LCD monitor displays (P.112)AAerial Photo Mode ... 58AF Assist Lamp...

140 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 141Index List of LCD monitor displays (P.112)AAerial Photo Mode ... 58AF Assist Lamp...

142 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 143MEMO MEMO

142 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 143MEMO MEMO

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094Panasonic Canada Inc.57

14 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 15Inserting battery and cardCharging battery (Continued)Battery (check orientation)Card (check orientation)Do not touch termina

16 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 17Inserting battery and card (Continued)Setting the clock( The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.)Set REC/PLAY switch

16 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 17Inserting battery and card (Continued)Setting the clock( The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.)Set REC/PLAY switch

18 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 19To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated and setting can be changed from the menus.Using men

18 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 19To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated and setting can be changed from the menus.Using men

2 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 3A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on

20 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 21Using menus (Continued) Using SETUP menu Settings items displayed vary depending on recording mode.Using Quick menuRecording

20 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 21Using menus (Continued) Using SETUP menu Settings items displayed vary depending on recording mode.Using Quick menuRecording

22 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 23See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued)LCD MODEMake LCD monitor easier to see.OFF:

22 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 23See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued)LCD MODEMake LCD monitor easier to see.OFF:

24 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 25See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued) ZOOM RESUMERemember the zoom ratio when tu

24 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 25See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued) ZOOM RESUMERemember the zoom ratio when tu

26 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 27See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued)VIERA Link Enable automatic linking with ot

26 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 27See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued)VIERA Link Enable automatic linking with ot

28 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 29Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (P.17).Holding the camera/Direction detection functionMode dial

28 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 29Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (P.17).Holding the camera/Direction detection functionMode dial

2 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 3A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on

30 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 31Basic shooting operation Holding the camera/Direction detection functionMode dialTurn on the powerStatus indicator illuminate

30 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 31Basic shooting operation Holding the camera/Direction detection functionMode dialTurn on the powerStatus indicator illuminate

32 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 33Taking picture with automatic settings‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’ Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information

32 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 33Taking picture with automatic settings‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’ Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information

34 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 35Taking picture with automatic settings‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’ (Continued)Mode: Taking pictures with your own settings‘NORMAL

34 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 35Taking picture with automatic settings‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’ (Continued)Mode: Taking pictures with your own settings‘NORMAL

36 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 37Taking pictures with your own settings‘NORMAL PICTURE Mode’ (Continued)Mode: Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoomMode:

36 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 37Taking pictures with your own settings‘NORMAL PICTURE Mode’ (Continued)Mode: Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoomMode:

38 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 39Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom(Continued)Mode: Maximum zoom ratios by picture sizeO

38 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 39Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom(Continued)Mode: Maximum zoom ratios by picture sizeO

4 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 5Quick start guideThe battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use.When yo

40 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 41Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY)REC/PLAY switch: Deleting picturesREC/PLAY switch: Set to Scroll through picturesPreviou

40 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 41Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY)REC/PLAY switch: Deleting picturesREC/PLAY switch: Set to Scroll through picturesPreviou

42 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 43Changing recording information displayTaking pictures with flashMode: Change between different L

42 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 43Changing recording information displayTaking pictures with flashMode: Change between different L

44 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 45Taking pictures with flash (Continued)Mode: Taking close-up pictures/motion picturesMode:

44 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 45Taking pictures with flash (Continued)Mode: Taking close-up pictures/motion picturesMode:

46 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 47Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures(Continued)Mode: Positioning camera and subject within accessible range f

46 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 47Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures(Continued)Mode: Positioning camera and subject within accessible range f

48 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 49Taking images with self-timerMode: Taking pictures/motion pictures with exposure compensationMod

48 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 49Taking images with self-timerMode: Taking pictures/motion pictures with exposure compensationMod

4 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 5Quick start guideThe battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use.When yo

50 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 51Taking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio ‘MULTI ASPECT’ Mode: Taking pictures according to the scene

50 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 51Taking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio ‘MULTI ASPECT’ Mode: Taking pictures according to the scene

52 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 53How to select a scene (P.51)Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)M

52 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 53How to select a scene (P.51)Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)M

54 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 55How to select a scene (P.51)Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)M

54 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 55How to select a scene (P.51)Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)M

56 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 57How to select a scene (P.51)Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)M

56 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 57How to select a scene (P.51)Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)M

58 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 59How to select a scene (P.51)Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)M

58 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 59How to select a scene (P.51)Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)M

Record, view, save those precious moments. VQT1Z82 76 VQT1Z82View P.107 ● Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens!AV cableHDMI mini cable (so

60 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 61Setting frequently-used scene modes on the mode dial ‘MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE’Mode: Taking motion pictures

60 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 61Setting frequently-used scene modes on the mode dial ‘MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE’Mode: Taking motion pictures

62 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 63Taking motion pictures (Continued)Mode: Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording

62 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 63Taking motion pictures (Continued)Mode: Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording

64 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 65Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE Mode’Mode: Taking pictures with the face recognition function Mode: Face Rec

64 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 65Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE Mode’Mode: Taking pictures with the face recognition function Mode: Face Rec

66 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 67Useful features for travelMode: ‘FACE RECOG.’ is not available in the DMC-ZS1. Taking pictures

66 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 67Useful features for travelMode: ‘FACE RECOG.’ is not available in the DMC-ZS1. Taking pictures

68 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 69Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menuREC/PLAY switch: Useful features for travel (Continued)Mode: Upon

68 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 69Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menuREC/PLAY switch: Useful features for travel (Continued)Mode: Upon

Record, view, save those precious moments. VQT1Z82 76 VQT1Z82View P.107 ● Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens!AV cableHDMI mini cable (so

70 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 71See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: QUALITYSet quality of picture.

70 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 71See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: QUALITYSet quality of picture.

72 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 73See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: WHITE BALANCEAdjust coloring to

72 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 73See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: WHITE BALANCEAdjust coloring to

74 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 75See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: Determined position for focus 1

74 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 75See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: Determined position for focus 1

76 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 77See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: I.EXPOSUREAutomatically adjusts

76 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 77See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: I.EXPOSUREAutomatically adjusts

78 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 79See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: REC MODE is not available in the

78 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 79See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: REC MODE is not available in the

8 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 9Contents Before useBefore use ... 10Read first ...

80 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 81Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Taking/viewing clipboard pict

80 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 81Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu(Continued)REC/PLAY switch: See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Taking/viewing clipboard pict

82 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 83Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback)REC/PLAY switch: Taking/viewing clipboard pictures ‘CLIPBOARD Mode’ (Contin

82 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 83Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback)REC/PLAY switch: Taking/viewing clipboard pictures ‘CLIPBOARD Mode’ (Contin

84 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 85Viewing motion pictures/pictures with audioREC/PLAY switch: Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ REC/PLAY switch: The

84 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 85Viewing motion pictures/pictures with audioREC/PLAY switch: Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ REC/PLAY switch: The

86 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 87Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: See P.85 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure. SLIDE

86 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 87Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: See P.85 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure. SLIDE

88 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 89Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: See P.85 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure.Using

88 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 89Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: See P.85 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure.Using

8 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 9Contents Before useBefore use ... 10Read first ...

90 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 91For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any exc

90 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 91For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any exc

92 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 93For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any exc

92 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 93For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any exc

94 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 95For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any exc

94 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 95For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any exc

96 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 97For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any exc

96 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 97For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.18.Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any exc

98 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 99Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see

98 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 99Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued)REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except )For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see