Panasonic HX-DC3 owner manual About the SD card, LCD monitor, 156

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About the SD card

When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that:

≥Conducting a logical format or deleting the data on the SD card using functions available on the unit or a computer only modifies the file management records, and the data contained within the SD card is not completely deleted.

≥It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card. (l 48)

≥The customer is responsible for the management of the data in the SD card.

LCD monitor

≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eyeglass cleaner.

≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eyeglass cleaner.

≥When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the unit is turned on. The normal brightness will be restored when the unit’s internal temperature rises.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 230,000 dots. The result is more than 99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01% of the dots inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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Contents Dual Camera Indemnity about recorded content Read this firstAbout recording formats and compatibility of the unit Handling built-in memoryCards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card, Sdhc Memory Card and Sdxc Memory CardContents Advanced Recording Use as a card reader 126 Using the unit as a web camera 129 111113 115Power button l USB/AV connector l 12, 104, 113 Hdmi mini connector l 104Names and Functions of Main Parts LCD monitor lSelect using the SET button 16 17 LensPower supply Inserting/removing the batteryOpen the battery/card cover ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. lClose the battery/card cover Charging the battery Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor Charging and recording time Charging/Recording timeBattery capacity indication NumberBy Cipa standard Approx 210 min Recording conditions by Cipa standardRecording to a card Cards that you can use with this unitPage Open the battery/card cover  Status indicator a Check that the status indicator has gone offInserting/removing an SD card Insert remove the SD card into from the card slotClose the battery/card cover About Standby Mode Turning the unit on/offTo turn off the unit About the high temperature warning icon UnitSelecting a mode Recording Mode l 27, 30Playback Mode l 39 Press the REC/ buttonSetting date and time Select the menu. lMenu # Clock SETPage Before recording Basic camera positioningBasic motion picture recording If the surface of the unit gets hotRecording motion pictures ≥ Before turning on the unit, remove the lens capCounter display will be reset to During recordingRecording time elapsed During recording standbyAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording still pictures Open the LCD monitorPress the button halfway Press the button fullyAbout the recording standby screen display About the screen indications in the still picture recording3000 About the focusing area PT AutofocusAbout picture size 640k480Menu 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 Motion picture/Still picture/Audio playback Thumbnail displayPlay back using the SET button Motion picture/audio playbackOperation icon Still picture playbackSpeaker volume adjustment Change the thumbnail displayTowards Motion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityAudio compatibility Using the menu screen To get back to the previous screen Using Option Menu Menu 1 , 2 or # desired settingSelect the menu Clock SETAlert Sound DisplayEconomy BrightnessLanguage TV OutputInitial SET FormatFormat Delete DataWhen creating a folder REC FolderPlayback Folder File NO. CONT’DPage Using the zoom Zoom leverAbout the zoom bar Double range zoom Press the zoom range buttonZoom Mode About the maximum zoom magnificationImage Stabilizer Image Stabilizer for motion pictures Select the menuImage Stabilizer for still pictures Select the menu Menu 2 # Burst # desired setting 16M 16M Burst Burst recording3M Burst 16M 16M Reverse BurstBurst setting Maximum number of pictures Maximum number of pictures in the burstRecording panorama still pictures Press the button to start the recordingPan the unit horizontally or vertically Menu 2 # Panorama # Panorama orRecording technique About size of still pictures360e Panorama 180e 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 Scene Mode Intelligent AutoSports PortraitSpot Light SnowLimitations of Scene Mode settings Zoom Mode HDR BacklightComp Menu 2 # Flash # desired setting BurstPanorama FlashSelf Timer Menu 2 # Self Timer # desired settingWhen Ø2 2 sec is selected When Ø10 10 sec is selectedMenu 2 # Photo View # desired setting Photo ViewMenu 2 # Auto Review # desired setting Auto ReviewS.VIDEO S.PICTUREMenu 3 # ISO # desired setting ISOFocus AutoFocus Mode Metering ModeMulti About prioritized face framing Face FramingMenu 4 # Face Framing # on Recommended Settings Wind CUTShortcuts Menu 4 # Wind CUT # onØself Timer AF LockAE Lock FlashAF lock AE lockExposure compensation Manual recording White BalanceMenu 3 # White Balance To set the White Balance manually Setting the focus and recording Using Manual FocusMenu 3 # Focus # desired setting Select Manual and press the SET buttonPlayback using operation icon Playback OperationsDuring Pause ≥ Press the SET button to restore With playback paused, tilt the SETButton to the right for Approximately 3 seconds tilt to Left for reverse slow-motion Motion PlaybackCreating 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 Saving the zoomed still picture Press the button fully while zoomedVarious playback functions Select Start using the SET button and press ShortNormal LongDisplaying file information Recording Mode Using the playback menu SlideshowPlay Volume # Play VolumeTRANSFER/PROTECT DeletePress the Menu button to complete the settings Select the menu Menu # Resize # desired settingResize RED-EYE CorrectSplitting a scene Edit Video# RED-EYE CORRECT. # Correction Specify the starting position for the scene Operations Play backPause Fast forwardScene splicing Select the scene with the thumbnail screenPress Copy Deleting files/folders Deleting displayed fileSelect YES using the SET button and press the SET Button Deleting multiple files at oncePress the button or the recording start/stop Button 101Deleting all files Deleting a folder102 Press the Menu button to complete the settings Protecting a file103 Menu # ProtectWatching Video/Pictures on your Connect this unit to a TV 104≥ Always use the supplied AV cable About the status indicator of the unit Select the video input on the TV105 Picture qualityPlay back from the unit 106System 107 Connecting with an Hdmi mini cable TV format setting108 Menu # TV Output # Hdmi # AUTO/720p/1080i/480pPlayback using Viera Link What is the Viera Link Hdavi Control?109 Menu # TV Output # Viera Link # onOperate with the remote control for the TV Other linked operations110 Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card Set to Playback Mode. lSelect Copy ALL to begin copying to the SD card 111 Copy SelectedPress the recording start/stop button or the button 112Dubbing images onto other video devices 113Start recording on the connected device 114What you can do with a PC HD Writer VESmart wizard 115Important Notice 116117 ≥ Data cannot be written to the unit from a PCEnd User License Agreement 118119 Operating environment Operating environment for HD Writer VE120 CPU121 RAMTo use the HD Writer VE 122123 Installation Uninstalling HD Writer VEInsert the CD-ROM into the PC Click Yes. Click NextConnecting to a PC Turn on the unitConnect this unit to a PC To disconnect USB cable safelyUse as a card reader 126About the PC display 127Example folder structure in built-in memory/SD card Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices Copying your still pictures to your PC128 Card reader function mass storageUsing the unit as a web camera 129Necessary SoftwareStart Windows Live Messenger or Messages 130Starting HD Writer VE If using Mac Operating environment132 Double click on the Camsd or Cammem Displayed on the desktop 133Using the Eye-Ficard 134Menu # Eye-Fi # Transfer # on Using Direct Mode Menu # Eye-Fi # Start Direct Mode135 Selecting files to transfer 136# TRANSFER/PROTECT ≥ The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used 137Indications Recording indications138 Burst recording lEye-Fi settings l 139ISO50/ISO100/ISO200/ISO400/ISO800/ISO1600 F3.5 Iris value l Shutter Speed lPlayback indications 140Confirmatory indications 141Time display Messages 142Check Card Card FullTroubleshooting 143144 145 Problem Check points Status 146Changes Angle of view of the recording standby ON. l147 148 149 150 About this unit 151When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time When disposing of or giving away this unit, note thatAbout the battery Be sure to detach the battery after usePrepare spare batteries when going out for recording 153Do not throw old battery into fire About the AC adaptor154 About status indicator during charging 155When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that About the SD cardLCD monitor 156About copyright Carefully observe copyright lawsLicenses 157158 159 SD cardBuilt-in Approx Memory≥ When the REC Mode is set to Voice RECORD, the file is 160Approximate number of recordable pictures 161162 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.

One of the most notable characteristics of the HX-DC3 is its versatile shooting capabilities. The camera is equipped with a 16-megapixel sensor, which allows users to capture high-resolution images with stunning detail. This is complemented by a powerful 5x optical zoom lens that extends from wide-angle to telephoto, enabling users to snap wide landscapes or zoom in on distant subjects without compromising image quality.

The HX-DC3 also shines in video recording, offering Full HD (1920x1080) video capture at a smooth frame rate of 30 frames per second. The camera employs advanced encoding technologies to ensure that videos retain clarity and color fidelity, making it ideal for capturing special moments, family gatherings, or outdoor adventures. Furthermore, the added image stabilization technology helps reduce blurriness during recording, allowing for steady shots even when on the move.

One of the user-friendly features of the HX-DC3 is its intuitive touchscreen interface. The large 3-inch LCD display not only facilitates easy navigation through menus and settings but also allows for effortless composition of shots. Touch autofocus enables quick focusing on subjects, enhancing the shooting experience, especially for casual users.

Additionally, the HX-DC3 incorporates a range of shooting modes and creative filters, providing users with the flexibility to experiment with different styles and effects. These modes include beauty retouching, panorama shooting, and various scene modes, allowing for enhanced creativity right from the camera without the need for external editing software.

For those concerned about connectivity, the HX-DC3 supports USB and AV outputs, making it easy to transfer images to computers and share memories with friends and family. The lightweight and compact design of the camera means it can easily fit into a pocket or bag, making it a convenient choice for everyday carry.

In summary, the Panasonic HX-DC3 combines a powerful sensor, versatile zoom capabilities, and an array of user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for both photography and videography. Whether capturing still images or recording precious moments, this camera delivers performance and convenience in a stylish and portable package.
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