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Panasonic DMC ZS10 manual

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  • Page 1

    VQT3G70 M021 1KZ0 Basic Owner ’ s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS10 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner ’ s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on y[...]

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    2 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 3 Dear Customer , Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Y ou have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today . Used properly , we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take the time to fill in the information below . The serial number is on the tag loc[...]

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    2 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 3 Dear Customer , Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Y ou have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today . Used properly , we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take the time to fill in the information below . The serial number is on the tag loc[...]

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    4 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 5 W arning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ■ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INST ALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUIL T - IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SP ACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILA TED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK [...]

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    4 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 5 W arning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ■ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INST ALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUIL T - IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SP ACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILA TED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK [...]

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    6 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 7 C on t en t s S ta n da r d a c c es s or i es Information for Y our Safety ....... 2 Before use Standard accessories ................ 7 Names of parts............................8 Cursor button ................................... 9 T ouch operations ......................10 Preparations Charging the battery ........[...]

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    6 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 7 C on t en t s S ta n da r d a c c es s or i es Information for Y our Safety ....... 2 Before use Standard accessories ................ 7 Names of parts............................8 Cursor button ................................... 9 T ouch operations ......................10 Preparations Charging the battery ........[...]

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    8 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 9 N am es o f pa r ts Cursor button Hand strap eyelet [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. [MENU/SET] (menu display/set/finish) Left cursor button (◄) • Self-timer Down cursor button (▼) • Macro Mode etc. Up cursor button (▲) • Exposure C[...]

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    8 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 9 N am es o f pa r ts Cursor button Hand strap eyelet [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. [MENU/SET] (menu display/set/finish) Left cursor button (◄) • Self-timer Down cursor button (▼) • Macro Mode etc. Up cursor button (▲) • Exposure C[...]

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    10 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 1 1 T o u c h o pe r a ti o n s This camera’s touch panel senses pressure that is applied to the screen. T ouch T o “touch” is to press the touch panel and then pull the finger back again. T ouching is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions. • T ouch an icon near its center. If multiple icons ar[...]

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    10 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 1 1 T o u c h o pe r a ti o n s This camera’s touch panel senses pressure that is applied to the screen. T ouch T o “touch” is to press the touch panel and then pull the finger back again. T ouching is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions. • T ouch an icon near its center. If multiple icons ar[...]

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    12 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 13 C ha rg i n g th e b at t e ry ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP . It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs[...]

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    12 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 13 C ha rg i n g th e b at t e ry ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP . It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs[...]

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    14 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 15 I ns er t i ng a n d re m o vi ng th e c a rd ( op ti o n al )/ t he b a t te ry ■ T o remove • T o remove battery: move lever in direction of arrow . • T o remove card: press down in center . Lever ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee t[...]

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    14 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 15 I ns er t i ng a n d re m o vi ng th e c a rd ( op ti o n al )/ t he b a t te ry ■ T o remove • T o remove battery: move lever in direction of arrow . • T o remove card: press down in center . Lever ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee t[...]

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    16 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 17 S et ti n g t he cl oc k About GPS When GPS is used, the camera performs the following functions. • Records location name information and the latitude and longitude for the positioned location on the recorded pictures • Corrects automatically to the current time ■ When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function [...]

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    16 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 17 S et ti n g t he cl oc k About GPS When GPS is used, the camera performs the following functions. • Records location name information and the latitude and longitude for the positioned location on the recorded pictures • Corrects automatically to the current time ■ When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function [...]

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    18 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 19 S et ti n g t he me nu S el ec t i ng t h e Re c o rd in g M od e Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET]. • The menu type can also be sel[...]

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    18 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 19 S et ti n g t he me nu S el ec t i ng t h e Re c o rd in g M od e Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET]. • The menu type can also be sel[...]

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    20 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 21 T a k i n g pi c t ur e s wi th au to m a ti c s et ti n g s [I nt el li ge nt Au to ] Mo d e Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face,” “movement,” “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can [...]

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    20 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 21 T a k i n g pi c t ur e s wi th au to m a ti c s et ti n g s [I nt el li ge nt Au to ] Mo d e Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face,” “movement,” “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can [...]

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    22 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 23 T a k i n g mo t i on p i ct ur e s Recording Mode: V i ew in g yo u r pi ct u r es [ Nor ma l Pl a y] Playback Mode: D el et i n g pi c tu re s Playback Mode: This records motion pictures with audio. Zoom can also be used during recording. Slide the [REC/PLA Y] switch to Start recording Press Elapsed recording tim[...]

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    22 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 23 T a k i n g mo t i on p i ct ur e s Recording Mode: V i ew in g yo u r pi ct u r es [ Nor ma l Pl a y] Playback Mode: D el et i n g pi c tu re s Playback Mode: This records motion pictures with audio. Zoom can also be used during recording. Slide the [REC/PLA Y] switch to Start recording Press Elapsed recording tim[...]

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    24 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 25 R ea di n g t he Ow ne r’ s M a n ua l (P DF f or ma t) Others More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner ’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ■ For Windows T urn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM cont[...]

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    24 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 25 R ea di n g t he Ow ne r’ s M a n ua l (P DF f or ma t) Others More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner ’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ■ For Windows T urn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM cont[...]

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    26 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 27 S pe ci f i ca ti o ns Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.4 W When playing back: 0.9 W Camera effective pixels 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” MOS sensor , total pixel number 15,100,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 16 x zoom f=4[...]

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    26 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 27 S pe ci f i ca ti o ns Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.4 W When playing back: 0.9 W Camera effective pixels 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” MOS sensor , total pixel number 15,100,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 16 x zoom f=4[...]

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    28 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 29 S pe ci f i ca ti o ns ( Co nt in ue d ) O pt io n a l ac c es so r i es Mass With card and battery: Approx. 219 (0.482 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 197 (0.434 lb) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10 %RH to 80 %RH GPS Reception frequency: 1575.42 MHz (C/A code)[...]

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    28 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 29 S pe ci f i ca ti o ns ( Co nt in ue d ) O pt io n a l ac c es so r i es Mass With card and battery: Approx. 219 (0.482 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 197 (0.434 lb) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10 %RH to 80 %RH GPS Reception frequency: 1575.42 MHz (C/A code)[...]

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    30 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 31 D ig it a l C am e ra Ac c e s so ry Or de r Fo rm Please photocopy this form when placing an order . 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity T otal Price Subtotal Y our State & Local Sales T ax Shipping & Handling 6.95 T otal Enclosed 3.Method of payment (chec[...]

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    30 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 31 D ig it a l C am e ra Ac c e s so ry Or de r Fo rm Please photocopy this form when placing an order . 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity T otal Price Subtotal Y our State & Local Sales T ax Shipping & Handling 6.95 T otal Enclosed 3.Method of payment (chec[...]

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    32 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 33 Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McV ay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare@us.panasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequate[...]

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    32 VQT3G70 (ENG) (ENG) VQT3G70 33 Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McV ay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare@us.panasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequate[...]

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    34 VQT3G70 (ENG) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .panasonic.com/help or , contact us via the web at: h[...]

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    34 VQT3G70 (ENG) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .panasonic.com/help or , contact us via the web at: h[...]