Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX3 Basic Operating Instructions Manual
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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
DMC-ZX3
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
VQT2M05
EB
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Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions
Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT2M05... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
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. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. -
Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
IMPORTANT Caution for AC mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured For your safety, please read the following in accordance with the following code: text carefully. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. This appliance is supplied with a moulded As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the three pin mains plug for your safety and... -
Page 4: About The Battery Pack
∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not heat or expose to flame. •... -
Page 5: Cautions For Use
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •... - Page 6 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety ................2 Accessories....................8 Names of the Components ................. 10 Charging the Battery ................... 12 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......15 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..............16 •... -
Page 8: Accessories
Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or DMW-BCG10E... -
Page 9: Optional Accessories
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869 • For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK • For customers: 0844 844 3856 • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday –... -
Page 10: Names Of The Components
Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp LCD monitor [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Motion picture button 10 Cursor buttons 3/Exposure compensation/Auto Bracket/White Balance fine adjustment 4/Macro Mode AF Tracking 2/Self-timer button 1/Flash setting button In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. - Page 11 22 Card/Battery door 23 Release lever 24 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC5; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) are used. • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
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Page 12: Charging The Battery
The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10E) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. -
Page 13: Charging Time
• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].) -
Page 14: About The Built-In Memory/The Card
• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/ information/SDXC.html • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards. -
Page 15: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10E). -
Page 16: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. -
Page 17: Setting The Menu
Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ Ø ] to [ š ] in the Normal Picture Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. -
Page 18: Selecting The [Rec] Mode
Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. ∫ List of [REC] Modes Intelligent Auto Mode ¦... -
Page 19: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
ñ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. -
Page 20: Scene Detection
Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET]... -
Page 21: Recording Motion Picture
ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. -
Page 22: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. • After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to start playback. ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •... -
Page 23: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). - Page 24 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
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Page 25: Specifications
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 8kzoom, fl4.5 mm to 36 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 200 mm)/F3.3 to F5.9... - Page 26 Burst recording Burst speed: Approx. 1.8 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine). Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority) [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.] Number of recordable...
- Page 27 Approx. 137 g/0.3 lb (excluding card and battery) Operating 0 o C to 40 o C temperature: Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A66A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V...
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