User manual PANASONIC DMC-TS3

[. . . ] 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, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo P VQT3L22 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. [. . . ] · After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less. · If the zoom button or camera [OFF/ON] button do not move smoothly, it may be caused by an adhesion of foreign objects. Using in such a state may cause malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects by shaking the camera in fresh water. · Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you immerse the camera in water, but this is not a malfunction. 14 VQT3L22 (ENG) 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. This unit incorporates drain design, draining water in gaps in the camera [OFF/ON] button and zoom button etc. · Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser, or soap or detergents. 4 Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and wipe off any water droplets or sand left inside using a soft dry cloth. · Water droplets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door is opened without thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap around the card/battery compartment or the terminal connector. · The water droplets may seep into the camera when the side door is closed while it is still wet, causing condensation or failure. (ENG) VQT3L22 15 Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp/LED light Lens 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 LCD monitor Speaker Zoom button Playback button [MODE] button [MENU/SET] button [Q. MENU]/Delete/Cancel button [DISP. ] button 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 1110 12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation Auto Bracket B: 4/Macro Mode AF Tracking C: 2/Self-timer D: 1/Flash setting MENU /SET In this Owner's Manual, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e. g. : When you press the 4 (down) button MENU /SET or Press 4 16 VQT3L22 (ENG) 13 14 15 16 17 18 Motion picture button Shutter button Camera [OFF/ON] button GPS antenna Microphone GPS status indicator 13 1415 16 17 18 19 19 Tripod receptacle 20 [HDMI] socket 21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 20 21 22 Strap eyelet · Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 23 Release lever 24 [LOCK] switch 25 Side door · When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. · Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). · It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) when recording motion pictures. · If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc. , the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded. 22 23 24 25 (ENG) VQT3L22 17 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 that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. · Use the dedicated charger and battery. Charging · The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. · Charge the battery with the charger indoors. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. · Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. 90 18 VQT3L22 (ENG) About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on during charging. [. . . ] This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is". 38 VQT3L22 (ENG) Mail-In Service For assistance in the U. S. A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare@us. panasonic. com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www. panasonic. com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. [. . . ]