[ENGLISH
Basic Owner’s
Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ3
Please read these instructions
carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future
use.
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(U.S.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this
camera are contained in “Owner
advanced features (PDF format
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
For USA
contact us via the web at: http://www
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Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
Panasonic Corporation 2013
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Information on Disposal
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard toduct, please cont
authorities or dealer and ask for the
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15
provide reasonable protection against harmful i
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communicatio
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
equipment does cause harmful interf
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the foll
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: T
instructions and use only shield
connecting to computer or periphe
Any changes or modificatisly app
for compliance could void the user’s authorit
Declaration of Conformity
T Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-SZ3
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North Ameri
One Panasonic W
Support Cont
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
1-800-21
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1)e may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interferen
that may cause undesired operation
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Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Eve
purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
∫ Product identification
∫ About the battery pack
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a lon
with doors and windows closed.
∫ About the AC adaptor (s
∫ Cautions for Use
•
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied on
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic A
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCL7PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagneti
as microwave ovens, TVs, video game
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in n
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be
created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this
unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit o
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or
sound may be adversely affected.
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• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
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Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet sha
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
CAUTION
Battery p
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the termina
• Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and j) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolytewith your han
thoroughly with
If any electrolytact with your eyes, never rub the eyes.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask
for the correct method of disposal.
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Risk of fire, explosion and
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C (140
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F) or incinerate.
CAUTION!
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• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 11
But
•
In the U.S.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Check that all the accessories are supplie
Product numbers correct as of January 2013
• If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at
1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
∫ Optional Accessories
Battery Pack: DMW-BCL7
USB Connection Cable:
A DMW-A
• Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your loc
dealer
• Set the date and time before using the camera.
Sto change with
Digital Camera: Information f
AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768):
Information fo
Battery Pack (lithium-
Information fo
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Battery Pack (DMW-BCL7 AC Adaptor (VSK0768)
USB Connection Cable
(K1HY08YY0031)
Hand S (VFC4297)
CD-RO (VFF1
• Software
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP)
– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
• Owner’s Manual for advanced featur
Prep
Charging time Approx. 150 min
Recording
Number of recordable pi Approx. 250 pictures
Playback
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SD Memory Card
(optional)
Battery Pack
USB Connection Cable
AC Adaptor
Hand S
• We recommend using the
supplied hand strap to
avoid dropping the camera.
Charging lamp
Camera [ON/OFF]
button
Shutter button
Zoom lever
Motion pict
• Use this to record motion
pictures.
[MODE] button
• Use this to
select the
recording
mode.
Flash
100-0001
100-0001
1/
[( ] (Playback) button
• Use this to play back pictures.
Cursor buttons
• 2/ 1: to select the picture
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button
• [ ]: to delete the displayed
Specifications
Power Source: DC 5 V
Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording)
0.6 W (When playing back)
Camera effective
pixels
16,100,000 pi
Image sensor 1/2.3q CCD, total pixel numbe
Primary color filter
Lens Optical 10k zoom, f l 4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film
camera equivalent: 25 mm to 250 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to
F5.9 (T
Image st Optical method
Focus range Normal/
Intelligent auto/
Motion pict
5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
1.5 m (4.9 feet)¶
[9k is 2 m (6 ¶]
Scene Mode There may be dif
settings.
Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
[S
Exposure (AE) Auto (Pro
Metering mode Multiple
LCD monitor 2.7q TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 230,000 dot
Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 90 MB)/SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
Recording file format
Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,
based on “Exif 2.3” standar
Motion pictures “QuickT
Interface
Digital “USB 2.0” (High S
Analog video NTSC
Audio Audio line out
Te
[A Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Dimensions
(excluding the
projecting part
Approx. 94.8 mm (W)k55.8 mm (H) k21.9 mm (D)
[3.73q
(W)
k2.20 q
(H)
k0.86 q
(D)]
Mass (w Approx. 126 g /0.28 lb
Approx. 1g /0.24 lb (excluding card and bat
Operating
temperature
0 o C to 40 o C (32 o F to 104 o F)
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
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Input: 1
Output: 5 V
V 3.6 V
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable power
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-B
on how to recycle this battery
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