Panasonic DMC-ZS15S manual

VQT4B27 M121 1KZ0 Basic Owner ’ s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS15 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[...]

2 VQT4B27 (ENG) 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 time to fill in the information below . The serial number is on the tag located on the undersid[...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 3 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy[...]

4 VQT4B27 (ENG) W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer s[...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 5 W arning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ■ About the AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is[...]

6 VQT4B27 (ENG) ■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (9.8 feet) • Always use a genuine Panasonic A V cable (DMW-A VC1: optional). Keep this unit [...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 7 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.[...]

8 VQT4B27 (ENG) C o n t e n t s B e f o r e u s e Information for Y our Safety ....... 2 Before use ...................................8 Standard accessories ................ 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts ................................. 10 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery ....... 1 1 Charging the battery ..............[...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 9 S t a n d a r d a c c es so ri es Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2012. Battery pack DMW-BCG10PP • Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. AC adaptor VSK0768 Hand strap VFC4297 USB connection cable K1HY08YY0[...]

10 VQT4B27 (ENG) N a m e s a n d F u nc ti on s of M ai n Pa rt s Camera ON/OFF switch Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Zoom lever T ripod receptacle • Ensure that the tripod is stable. Card/Battery door Release lever We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. LCD mo[...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 1 1 I n s e r t i n g a n d re mo vi ng t he c ar d (o pt io na l) / t h e b a t t e r y T o charge the battery , insert it into the camera. Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF and slide the release lever ( ) to [OPEN] before opening the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is[...]

12 VQT4B27 (ENG) C h a r g i n g t h e b at te ry • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)). • Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery . • T o ch[...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 13 S e t t i n g t h e cl oc k The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set REC/PLA Y switch to before turning the camera on. T urn the camera on ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the items (year , month, day , hour , minute, display order or time display format), and press to set Press [MENU/SET] to set Press [MENU/SET[...]

14 VQT4B27 (ENG) S e t t i n g t h e me nu 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]. Press to select [AF Mode] and then press [MENU/SET] • Depending on the item, its setting[...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 15 T a k i n g p i c t u r e s T urn the camera on ( ) Shutter button Slide the REC/PLA Y switch ( ) to Set to the desired recording mode ( ) ■ Recording mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. The subjects are recorded using your own settings. The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. The ape[...]

16 VQT4B27 (ENG) T a k i n g m o t i o n p i c t u r e s Recording mode: ● We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power when recording motion pictures. ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it all the way . ● Y ou can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or appr[...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 17 V ie wi ng y o u r p i c t u r e s [N or m al P la y] D e l e t i n g p i c tu re s Slide the REC/PLA Y switch ( ) to Press to select the picture ● T o play back a motion picture, select a picture with or , and then press to start playback. ● Y ou can print pictures by connecting a camera to your computer or printer , or by giv[...]

18 VQT4B27 (ENG) R e a d i n g t h e Ow ne r ’ s M an ua l (P DF f or ma t) 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 containing the Owner ’ [...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 19 I n s t a l l i n g s up pl ie d so ft wa re ( PHO TO fu n ST UD IO ) This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categorize these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used. • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Ope[...]

20 VQT4B27 (ENG) S p e c i f i c a t i 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 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.3” MOS sensor , total pixel number 12,800,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens [NANO SURF ACE COA TING] Optical 16[...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 21 LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Microphone / Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 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 standa[...]

22 VQT4B27 (ENG) Sp ec if i ca ti on s AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768): Information for your safety Input ~ 1 10 V to 240 V , 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output 5 V , 800 mA Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10PP): Information for your safety V oltage / capacity 3.6 V / 895 mAh[...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 23 D i g i t a l C a m e ra Ac ce ss or y S y s t e m Description Accessory# Battery Pack DMW-BCG10 A V Cable DMW-A VC1 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30 Marine Case DMW-MCTZ20 Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Car[...]

24 VQT4B27 (ENG) D i g i t a l C a m e ra Ac ce ss or y O r d e r F o r m Please photocopy this form when placing an order . 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity T otal Price Shipping & Handling $6.95 Subtotal Y our State & Local Sales T ax T otal 3.Method of payment (check one) American Exp[...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 25 L i m i t e d W ar ra nt y ( O N L Y F OR U .S .A . AN D PU ER T O RI CO ) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto[...]

26 VQT4B27 (ENG) 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 supplied accessories listed in the Owner ’s Manual, and s[...]

(ENG) VQT4B27 27 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS W ARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED W ARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE W ARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT , OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS W ARRANTY . (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer[...]

28 VQT4B27 (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[...]

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDA VI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ?[...]