Panasonic DMCZS7S manual

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    VQT2L60-1 M0210KZ1020 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS7 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Y ou can learn about advanced operatio[...]

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    2 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 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 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 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 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 5 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 [...]

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    4 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 5 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 [...]

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    6 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 7 C o nt en t s S t an da r d ac c e s s or i e s Before use Standard accessories ................7 Names of parts............................8 Cursor button ...................................9 Preparations Charging battery .......................10 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery ..............[...]

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    6 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 7 C o nt en t s S t an da r d ac c e s s or i e s Before use Standard accessories ................7 Names of parts............................8 Cursor button ...................................9 Preparations Charging battery .......................10 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery ..............[...]

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    8 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 9 N a m e s of pa r ts Cursor button Hand strap eyelet HDMI socket [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 Up cursor button (▲) • Ex[...]

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    8 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 9 N a m e s of pa r ts Cursor button Hand strap eyelet HDMI socket [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 Up cursor button (▲) • Ex[...]

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    10 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 1 1 C h a r gi ng ba t te 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 are [...]

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    10 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 1 1 C h a r gi ng ba t te 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 are [...]

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    12 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 13 I n s e rt in g a n d re m ov in g t he ca rd ( o p t io na l )/ t he b a tt er y ■ 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 [...]

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    12 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 13 I n s e rt in g a n d re m ov in g t he ca rd ( o p t io na l )/ t he b a tt er y ■ 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 [...]

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    14 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 15 S e t t in 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. ■ The GPS function can be used even when the[...]

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    14 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 15 S e t t in 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. ■ The GPS function can be used even when the[...]

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    16 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 17 S e t t in g t he me nu S e l e ct in g t h e [R E C] m o de Refer to the following procedures to operate menus such as the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu, [TRA VEL MODE] menu and [PLA YBACK] menu. Example: Setting [GPS SETTING] from [OFF] to [ON] in the [PROGRAM AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to[...]

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    16 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 17 S e t t in g t he me nu S e l e ct in g t h e [R E C] m o de Refer to the following procedures to operate menus such as the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu, [TRA VEL MODE] menu and [PLA YBACK] menu. Example: Setting [GPS SETTING] from [OFF] to [ON] in the [PROGRAM AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to[...]

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    18 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 19 T ak in g pi c tu re s w it h a u to ma t ic s e tt in g s [I N T EL L I GE N T AU T O ] M o d e Recording Mode: ■ Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically . The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue icon for two seconds. Recognize[...]

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    18 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 19 T ak in g pi c tu re s w it h a u to ma t ic s e tt in g s [I N T EL L I GE N T AU T O ] M o d e Recording Mode: ■ Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically . The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue icon for two seconds. Recognize[...]

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    20 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 21 T ak in g mo t io n p ic tu r es Recording Mode: V ie wi ng y ou r p i ct ur e s [ NO R M A L PL A Y ] Playback Mode: D e l e ti ng pi c tu re s Playback Mode: Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording. Slide the [...]

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    20 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 21 T ak in g mo t io n p ic tu r es Recording Mode: V ie wi ng y ou r p i ct ur e s [ NO R M A L PL A Y ] Playback Mode: D e l e ti ng pi c tu re s Playback Mode: Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording. Slide the [...]

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    22 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 23 R e a d in g t he Op er a ti ng In st r uc ti o ns (P D F f o r ma t ) • Y ou have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • Y ou want to check the T roubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF f[...]

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    22 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 23 R e a d in g t he Op er a ti ng In st r uc ti o ns (P D F f o r ma t ) • Y ou have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • Y ou want to check the T roubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF f[...]

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    24 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 25 S p e c if ic a ti o ns Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.3 W When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective pixels 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm t[...]

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    24 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 25 S p e c if ic a ti o ns Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.3 W When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective pixels 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm t[...]

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    26 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 27 S p e c if ic a ti o ns ( C o nt in ue d ) O p ti on a l ac c es so r ie s Interface Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed) Analog video/audio: NTSC Composit, Audio line output (stereo) T erminal HDMI: HDMI mini cable (type C) A V OUT/DIGIT AL: Dedicated jack (14 pin) Dimensions Approx. 103.3 mm (W) x 59.6 mm (H) x 32.6 mm [...]

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    26 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 27 S p e c if ic a ti o ns ( C o nt in ue d ) O p ti on a l ac c es so r ie s Interface Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed) Analog video/audio: NTSC Composit, Audio line output (stereo) T erminal HDMI: HDMI mini cable (type C) A V OUT/DIGIT AL: Dedicated jack (14 pin) Dimensions Approx. 103.3 mm (W) x 59.6 mm (H) x 32.6 mm [...]

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    28 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 29 D i g i ta l C am e ra A c c e s s or y O rd er 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 (c[...]

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    28 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 29 D i g i ta l C am e ra A c c e s s or y O rd er 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 (c[...]

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    30 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 31 VQT1N09 (ENG) 12 Mail-In Ser vice For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puer to Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product pr epaid to: Panasoni c Exchange Ce nter 4900 Geor ge McV ay Drive Suite B McAllen , TX 78503 panacare @ us.panasonic.com When shipp ing the unit, careful ly pack, include al l accessorie s,[...]

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    30 VQT2L60 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2L60 31 VQT1N09 (ENG) 12 Mail-In Ser vice For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puer to Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product pr epaid to: Panasoni c Exchange Ce nter 4900 Geor ge McV ay Drive Suite B McAllen , TX 78503 panacare @ us.panasonic.com When shipp ing the unit, careful ly pack, include al l accessorie s,[...]

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    32 VQT2L60 (ENG) VQT1N09 (ENG) 14 As of N ovember 2009 Customer Services Direct ory (United States and Pu erto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; lo cate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Pa rt s and Acc essories; o r make Customer Service and L iterature req uests by visiting our Web Si te at: http://www.panas[...]

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    32 VQT2L60 (ENG) VQT1N09 (ENG) 14 As of N ovember 2009 Customer Services Direct ory (United States and Pu erto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; lo cate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Pa rt s and Acc essories; o r make Customer Service and L iterature req uests by visiting our Web Si te at: http://www.panas[...]