Panasonic HX-DC3 owner manual Using Direct Mode, 135, Menu # Eye-Fi # Start Direct Mode

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∫Using Direct Mode

The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone or tablet without going through the access point when necessary setting is performed in a PC in advance.

≥Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the Direct Mode settings.

≥Insert the Eye-Fi card.

Select the menu.

[MENU]: 2

#[Eye-Fi] # [START DIRECT MODE]

≥If any of the following operations are performed, the Direct Mode will be canceled.

jIf you turn the unit off

jClosing the LCD monitor, sending the unit into Standby Mode. jStarting motion picture or audio recording

The Direct Mode may be canceled by the Eye-Fi card for reasons other than the above.

≥In Direct Mode, the Economy Mode function (l 47) is disabled.

≥When [TRANSFER] (l 134) is set to [OFF], [START DIRECT MODE] cannot be selected.

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Contents Dual Camera Handling built-in memory Indemnity about recorded contentRead this first About recording formats and compatibility of the unitSD Memory Card, Sdhc Memory Card and Sdxc Memory Card Cards that you can use with this unitContents Advanced Recording 115 Use as a card reader 126 Using the unit as a web camera 129111 113LCD monitor l Power button l USB/AV connector l 12, 104, 113Hdmi mini connector l 104 Names and Functions of Main PartsSelect using the SET button Lens 16 17≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. l Power supplyInserting/removing the battery Open the battery/card coverClose the battery/card cover Charging the battery Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor Charging/Recording time Charging and recording timeApprox 210 min Recording conditions by Cipa standard Battery capacity indicationNumber By Cipa standardCards that you can use with this unit Recording to a cardPage Insert remove the SD card into from the card slot Open the battery/card cover  Status indicator aCheck that the status indicator has gone off Inserting/removing an SD cardClose the battery/card cover About Standby Mode Turning the unit on/offTo turn off the unit Unit About the high temperature warning iconPress the REC/ button Selecting a modeRecording Mode l 27, 30 Playback Mode l 39# Clock SET Setting date and timeSelect the menu. l MenuPage Basic camera positioning Before recordingIf the surface of the unit gets hot Basic motion picture recording≥ Before turning on the unit, remove the lens cap Recording motion picturesDuring recording standby Counter display will be reset toDuring recording Recording time elapsedAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Press the button fully Recording still picturesOpen the LCD monitor Press the button halfwayAbout the recording standby screen display About the screen indications in the still picture recording3000 PT Autofocus About the focusing area640k480 About picture sizeMenu 1 # REC Mode # Voice Record Recording audioOpen the LCD monitor. Select the menu. l Audio operation indicator l About the screen display for audio recordingDuring audio recording Intelligent Auto Mode Page Intelligent Auto Mode Automatic White BalanceAuto Focus Thumbnail display Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playbackStill picture playback Play back using the SET buttonMotion picture/audio playback Operation iconSpeaker volume adjustment Change the thumbnail displayTowards Motion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityAudio compatibility Using the menu screen To get back to the previous screen Clock SET Using Option MenuMenu 1 , 2 or # desired setting Select the menuDisplay Alert SoundTV Output EconomyBrightness LanguageDelete Data Initial SETFormat FormatREC Folder When creating a folderFile NO. CONT’D Playback FolderPage Using the zoom Zoom leverAbout the zoom bar Press the zoom range button Double range zoomAbout the maximum zoom magnification Zoom ModeImage Stabilizer for motion pictures Select the menu Image StabilizerImage Stabilizer for still pictures Select the menu 16M 16M Reverse Burst Menu 2 # Burst # desired setting 16M 16M BurstBurst recording 3M BurstMaximum number of pictures in the burst Burst setting Maximum number of picturesMenu 2 # Panorama # Panorama or Recording panorama still picturesPress the button to start the recording Pan the unit horizontally or vertically180e Panorama Recording techniqueAbout size of still pictures 360e PanoramaPage REC Mode Menu 1 # REC Mode # desired settingRecording functions of menus Picture Size Creative Control ≥ Miniature Effect Mini jAudio is not recorded ≥ One Point Color 1CLR≥ Old Movie OLD Intelligent Auto Scene ModeSnow SportsPortrait Spot LightLimitations of Scene Mode settings Zoom Mode HDR BacklightComp Flash Menu 2 # Flash # desired settingBurst PanoramaWhen Ø10 10 sec is selected Self TimerMenu 2 # Self Timer # desired setting When Ø2 2 sec is selectedPhoto View Menu 2 # Photo View # desired settingS.PICTURE Menu 2 # Auto Review # desired settingAuto Review S.VIDEOAuto Menu 3 # ISO # desired settingISO FocusFocus Mode Metering ModeMulti About prioritized face framing Face FramingMenu 4 # Face Framing # on Menu 4 # Wind CUT # on Recommended SettingsWind CUT ShortcutsFlash Øself TimerAF Lock AE LockAE lock AF lockExposure compensation Manual recording White BalanceMenu 3 # White Balance To set the White Balance manually Select Manual and press the SET button Setting the focus and recordingUsing Manual Focus Menu 3 # Focus # desired settingPlayback Operations Playback using operation iconLeft for reverse slow-motion Motion Playback During Pause ≥ Press the SET button to restoreWith playback paused, tilt the SET Button to the right for Approximately 3 seconds tilt toCreating still picture from motion picture Cutting out a section of a panorama still picture Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoomMove the zoom lever to side Press the button fully while zoomed Saving the zoomed still pictureVarious playback functions Long Select Start using the SET button and pressShort NormalDisplaying file information Recording Mode Slideshow Using the playback menuDelete Play Volume# Play Volume TRANSFER/PROTECTRED-EYE Correct Press the Menu button to complete the settingsSelect the menu Menu # Resize # desired setting ResizeSplitting a scene Edit Video# RED-EYE CORRECT. # Correction Fast forward Specify the starting position for the sceneOperations Play back PauseScene splicing Select the scene with the thumbnail screenPress Copy Deleting displayed file Deleting files/folders101 Select YES using the SET button and press the SET ButtonDeleting multiple files at once Press the button or the recording start/stop ButtonDeleting all files Deleting a folder102 Menu # Protect Press the Menu button to complete the settingsProtecting a file 103Watching Video/Pictures on your Connect this unit to a TV 104≥ Always use the supplied AV cable Picture quality About the status indicator of the unitSelect the video input on the TV 105Play back from the unit 106System 107 Menu # TV Output # Hdmi # AUTO/720p/1080i/480p Connecting with an Hdmi mini cableTV format setting 108Menu # TV Output # Viera Link # on Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link Hdavi Control? 109Operate with the remote control for the TV Other linked operations110 Copy Selected Copying from Built-in Memory to SD cardSet to Playback Mode. l Select Copy ALL to begin copying to the SD card 111112 Press the recording start/stop button or the button113 Dubbing images onto other video devices114 Start recording on the connected device115 What you can do with a PCHD Writer VE Smart wizard116 Important Notice≥ Data cannot be written to the unit from a PC 117118 End User License Agreement119 CPU Operating environmentOperating environment for HD Writer VE 120RAM 121122 To use the HD Writer VE123 Click Yes. Click Next InstallationUninstalling HD Writer VE Insert the CD-ROM into the PCTo disconnect USB cable safely Connecting to a PCTurn on the unit Connect this unit to a PC126 Use as a card readerAbout the PC display 127Example folder structure in built-in memory/SD card Card reader function mass storage Charging the battery by connecting it to different devicesCopying your still pictures to your PC 128Software Using the unit as a web camera129 Necessary130 Start Windows Live Messenger or MessagesStarting HD Writer VE If using Mac Operating environment132 133 Double click on the Camsd or Cammem Displayed on the desktopUsing the Eye-Ficard 134Menu # Eye-Fi # Transfer # on Using Direct Mode Menu # Eye-Fi # Start Direct Mode135 Selecting files to transfer 136# TRANSFER/PROTECT 137 ≥ The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is usedBurst recording l IndicationsRecording indications 138F3.5 Iris value l Shutter Speed l Eye-Fi settings l139 ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400/ISO800/ISO1600140 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications 141Time display Card Full Messages142 Check Card143 Troubleshooting144 145 ON. l Problem Check points Status146 Changes Angle of view of the recording standby147 148 149 150 151 About this unitWhen disposing of or giving away this unit, note that When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time153 About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw old battery into fire About the AC adaptor154 155 About status indicator during charging156 When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note thatAbout the SD card LCD monitor157 About copyrightCarefully observe copyright laws Licenses158 Memory 159SD card Built-in Approx160 ≥ When the REC Mode is set to Voice RECORD, the file is161 Approximate number of recordable pictures162 Panasonic Corporation

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HX-DC3 specifications

The Panasonic HX-DC3 is a compact digital camera that brings together advanced features and user-friendly technologies, designed to cater to the needs of amateur photographers and video enthusiasts alike. Launched as part of Panasonic's range of innovative imaging products, the HX-DC3 stands out with its combination of high-quality imaging capabilities and portability.

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