Panasonic DMC-ZS20 manual

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    VQT4B72 M01 12KZ0 Basic Owner ’ s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS20 DMC-ZS19 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 disc. Install [...]

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    2 VQT4B72 (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[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 3 Information for Y our Safety 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 t[...]

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    4 VQT4B72 (ENG) 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[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 5 ■ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. • Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −[...]

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    6 VQT4B72 (ENG) ■ 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 well ventilated. AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 1 10V and 240V . But • In the U.S.A. [...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 7 ■ 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 [...]

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    8 VQT4B72 (ENG) C o n t e n t s Information for Y our Safety ....... 3 Before use ...................................9 Standard accessories .............. 10 Names and Functions of Main Parts ................................. 11 T ouch operations ......................12 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery ....... 13 Charging the[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 9 B e f o r e u s e ■ Camera handling ● Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera. ■ Condensation (When the lens or the[...]

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    10 VQT4B72 (ENG) 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 K1HY08YY[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 1 1 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. DMC-Z[...]

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    12 VQT4B72 (ENG) T o u c h o p e r a t i o n s This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the screen. T ouch T o “touch” is to press the touch screen 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 are touched sim[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 13 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 [...]

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    14 VQT4B72 (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[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 15 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 Confirm the set[...]

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    16 VQT4B72 (ENG) Se tt in g t he c lo ck When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] The current time and home area are set. ■ T o change the time setting Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform and .[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 17 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 Use cursor button to select [Rec] and press [MENU/SET]. • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations. Press to s[...]

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    18 VQT4B72 (ENG) 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[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 19 T a k i n g m o t i o n p i c t u r e s Recording mode: Y ou can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). Zoom can also be used during recording. Slide the REC/PLA Y switch ( ) to Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording Remaining recording time (approx.) E[...]

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    20 VQT4B72 (ENG) 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 Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back ● T o play back a motion picture, touch or press after selecting a picture. ● Y ou can print pictures by connecting a camera to your c[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 21 G P S a n d m a p fu nc ti on s DMC-ZS20 Before using the camera, be sure to read “License Agreement for Place Name and Map Data” (Owner ’s Manual for advanced features). This camera can record the location information of a place where a picture was taken on the pictures. The camera can also automatically adjust the time or d[...]

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    22 VQT4B72 (ENG) G PS a nd m ap f un ct io n s DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to execute positioning Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Use cursor button to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [GPS Setting] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET] • A message appears on the screen. After confirm[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 23 ■ Displaying the status and result of positioning The icons that indicate the status and result of positioning will appear on the LCD monitor . When the camera successfully executes positioning, it records the current location and displays the place name information on the screen. Place name information GPS reception icon Positio[...]

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    24 VQT4B72 (ENG) G PS a nd m ap f un ct io n s DMC-ZS20 Confirming the place where you took a picture using a map Y ou can display a map showing the location where a picture was taken or your current location. ● If you copy the map data stored on the supplied DVD to a memory card, you can display more detailed maps. For details, refer to “Using[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 25 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 disc. Install it on your PC to read it. T o read the supplied DVD, use a DVD drive with single-sided dual layer recording[...]

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    26 VQT4B72 (ENG) I n s t a l l i n g s up pl ie d so ft wa re 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 disc, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTO[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 27 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: 1.1 W Camera effective pixels 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” MOS sensor , total pixel number 15,300,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens [NANO SURF ACE COA TING] Optical 2[...]

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    28 VQT4B72 (ENG) Sp ec if i ca ti on s LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) / T ouch screen Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory DMC-ZS20 (Approx. 12 MB) DMC-ZS19 (Approx. 70 MB) SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture [...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 29 Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Language select [ENGLISH] / [ESP AÑOL] 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[...]

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    30 VQT4B72 (ENG) 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-MCTZ30 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[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 31 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 Ex[...]

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    32 VQT4B72 (ENG) L i m i t e d W ar ra nt y ( O N L Y F OR U .S .A . A N D P U E R T O R I C O ) 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 P[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 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 supplied accessories listed in the Owner ’s Manual, and s[...]

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    34 VQT4B72 (ENG) 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[...]

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    (ENG) VQT4B72 35 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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    • 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. ?[...]