Lumix Panasonic DMC-ZS3. Lost the charger on this brand-new camera. Best Buy told me to plug into USB on computer or into USB port on a new charger I bought that I plug into wall while battery is in camera. Nothing is happening, it's not charging. Help!

REF: https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-use-my-lumix-dmc-fp2-camera-as-a-webcam An unknown fact is that many digital cameras can be used as webcams. The digital camera needs to have a line-out feature as well as a video feature. If you own a Lumix DMC-ZS3 camera, your camera already has those features. With a few easy steps, connect your Lumix to your computer and use it as a webcam. There are no other items needed other than your camera and USB cord.
Step 1 Connect the USB cord to the output of your camera. Connect the other end of the USB cord to an open USB port in your computer. One end of the USB cord fits into the output. The other end of the USB cord fits into the USB port of your computer.
Step 2 Open the lens cover that turns on your camera. Slide the lens cover to the side to open.
Step 3 Press the "Mode" button on your Lumix camera. It is located next to your LCD screen.
Step 4 Press the "Down Arrow" button until you reach "Motion Picture" mode. Click on the "Set" button on the "Motion Picture" setting.
Step 5 Open the program or online site on your computer. Select your Lumix camera as the video source for your program or online site.

Panasonic DMW-BCG10, DMW-BCG10E, DMW-BCG10PP Battery, Technical Specification: Battery Type: Li-ion, Voltage: 3.60V, Capacity: 895mAh. Dimension: 41.60 x 30.40 x 9.40 mm, Product Type: Replacement Battery (Brand New). Compatible with: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 Series, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 Series, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 Series, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Series, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Series, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Series , Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Series, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Series, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Series, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1 Series, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX3 Series. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ22, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5, DMC-ZS7.
Panasonic DMW-BCG10 Battery

It seems Panasonic dmc-zs3 seems don't support charging the panasonic battery when pluging in computer by USB, Maybe you can find a USB adapter charger, or using a special charger for it.

The camera uses DMW-BCG10PP battery, find the replacement charger @ http://www.ebuybatteries.com/product/battery_chargers/Panasonic/Panasonic-DMW-BCG10-AC-charger.htm .

november 23 2010

i dropped my panasonic dmc-zs3 and now there are vertical lines on the view finder. also, these lines appear after taking a photo or video.

can this be repaired?

cost?

thank you in advance ;-(

Here it is: http://www.ownta.com/panasonic-lumix-dmc-zs3-digital-camera-repairing-lcd-display-screen-replacement.html

HI you can buy it from your nearest panasonic service center or directly from company via net. I like to know your location address then i can gives you a nearest location for buy your LCD screen. Thanks.

Go to the support section of the Panasonic web site to download a copy.

Go here:

http://www.dphotojournal.com/panasonic-lumix-dmc-tz7-zs3-review-samples-user-manual/

And click on the "manual" tab.

In reality, this is trivial to find, if you just type into google:
Panasonic DMC-ZS3 Manual PDF

It pops almost to the top. Probably would have been less effort than putting the question up here ;)