Panasonic DMCZS30K manual

VQT4S89 M01 13KZ0 Basic Owner ’ s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS30 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. 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 [...]

2 VQT4S89 (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) VQT4S89 3 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. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ■ About the battery pack CAUTION[...]

4 VQT4S89 (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[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 5 ■ 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. [...]

6 VQT4S89 (ENG) This product is licensed under the A VC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the A VC Standard (“A VC Video”) and/or (ii) decode A VC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a v[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 7 C o n t e nt s Information for Y our Safety .... 2 Before use ................................ 8 Standard accessories ............. 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts .............................. 10 T ouch operations ................... 12 Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) ...........................[...]

8 VQT4S89 (ENG) B e f o r e us 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 [...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 9 S t a n d ar d a cc e ss or i es Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2013. These may be subject to change. Battery pack DMW-BCM13PP • Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. AC adaptor VSK0768 Hand strap VFC4297[...]

10 VQT4S89 (ENG) N a m e s a nd Fu n ct io n s o f Ma i n P ar ts Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp NFC antenna Lens barrel GPS status indicator Microphones T ripod mount * • Ensure that the tripod is stable. Card/Battery door Release lever DC coupler cover * Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. D[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 1 1 [EXPOSURE] button [MAP] button [Wi-Fi] button Playback button Cursor buttons [MENU/SET] Charging lamp/ Wi-Fi connection lamp [Q.MENU]/ [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button [DISP .] button [HDMI] socket * [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket • This socket is also used when charging the battery . We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dro[...]

12 VQT4S89 (ENG) T o uc h o pe r at io 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. Drag T o “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the touch scr[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 13 ● If the type of sheet made to protect LCD screens that are available in the market is to be used, observe the precautions that are contained with the sheet. (Some types of protective sheets may impair the screen’s appearance and ease of operation.) ● If the camera is used with a protective sheet available on the market attac[...]

14 VQT4S89 (ENG) I n s e r ti ng an d r em o vi n g th e b a tt er y o r S D m e mo ry ca r d (o p ti o na l) Make sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert the batt[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 15 C h a r g in g t he ba tt e ry • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCM13PP . • 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)). Make sure that the camera is turned off. Inser[...]

16 VQT4S89 (ENG) S e t t i ng t h e c lo ck The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( ) 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 • T[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 17 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. ■ Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform and . Please see the next page on how to set the menu.[...]

18 VQT4S89 (ENG) S e t t i ng t h e m en u 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 se[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 19 T a ki ng pi c tu re s Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( ) Shutter button Set to the desired recording mode ( ) ■ Recording mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. T ake pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Determine aperture, then record pictures. Determine shutter speed, then record pictures.[...]

20 VQT4S89 (ENG) R e c o r di ng mo t io n p ic t ur es ● 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 approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/30p] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictur[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 21 V ie wi ng y o ur pi ct u re s D e l e t in g p ic t ur es Press the Playback button ( ) Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back ● By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. ● T o play back a motion picture, touch after selecting[...]

22 VQT4S89 (ENG) G P S a nd m a p f un ct i on s 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 display a [...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 23 Using the GPS function to execute positioning Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [GPS Setting] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET] • A message appears on the screen. After confirming the message, press [MENU/SET]. ■ When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS [...]

24 VQT4S89 (ENG) G PS a nd m ap f un ct io ns ■ Displaying the status and result of positioning The icons that indicate the status and result of positioning will appear on the LCD monitor . When positioning is successful, camera will search the place name information (name of place and landmark) inside its internal database and display it. Place [...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 25 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 the map data on the disc (supplied)”[...]

26 VQT4S89 (ENG) R e c o r di ng / vi e wi ng pi c tu re s w i th a s m a r t ph on e /t a bl et Y ou can use the Wi-Fi function to connect to another device through wireless LAN (a system that exchanges information with radio waves without using cables), record pictures from an away location, and transfer pictures saved in this unit to a TV or PC.[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 27 Easily connect to a smartphone/tablet Use the NFC (Near Field Communication) function to easily connect this unit to a smartphone/tablet with Wi-Fi for remote recording and to send pictures to the smartphone/tablet. • This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android (2.3.3 or above). (Not available in certain mo[...]

28 VQT4S89 (ENG) R ec or di ng /v ie wi ng p ic tu re s wi th a s ma rt ph on e/ ta bl et Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Start up “Image App” on your smartphone/ tablet Place your smartphone/tablet to the side of this unit Place over this area (within 5 mm (0.20 inch)) Place the NFC area of your smartphone/tablet over the part of this unit a[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 29 T aking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Select [ ] on a smartphone/tablet • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Some settings are not available. • The screen differs depending on the operating system. ● Cannot be set for recording A VCHD motion pictures at [60p] in [FHD]. ● If the internal c[...]

30 VQT4S89 (ENG) R ec or di ng /v ie wi ng p ic tu re s wi th a s ma rt ph on e/ ta bl et T ransferring a still picture easily to your smartphone/tablet When transferring just 1 still picture to your smartphone/tablet with “Image App” installed, you can use the NFC function to easily send the picture. Start up “Image App” on your smartphone[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 31 R e a d i ng t h e O wn er’ s Ma nu al (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 support. ■[...]

32 VQT4S89 (ENG) S u p p l ie d s of t wa re The supplied disc contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. PHO T Ofu nST UDI O 9.1 PE Pictures can be captured to a PC, and can be viewed, organized, printed, etc. Also, still pictures can be corrected and motion pictures can be edited. • Compatible OS: Windows 8 /[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 33 S p e c i fi ca t io n s Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.7 W When playing back: 1.1 W Camera effective pixels 18,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.3″ MOS sensor , total pixel number 18,900,000 pixels Primary co[...]

34 VQT4S89 (ENG) Sp ec if i ca ti on s LCD monitor 3.0″ TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 921,600 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) / T ouch screen Microphones Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 12 MB) SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Ca[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 35 Wireless transmitter Compliance standard IEEE 802.1 1b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) Frequency range used (central frequency) 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 - 1 1ch) Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WP A™ / WP A2™ Access method Infrastructure mode AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768): Information for your safety Input ~ 1 10 V to 24[...]

36 VQT4S89 (ENG) D i g i t al C a me r a A cc es so ry S ys te m Description Accessory# Battery pack * 1 DMW-BCM13 DC coupler * 2 DMW-DCC14 AC adaptor * 2 * 3 DMW-AC5 Marine case * 4 DMW-MCTZ40 USB connection cable DMW-USBC1 A V cable DMW-A VC1 HDMI micro cable RP-CHEU15 * 1 The battery pack can be charged from the camera using the AC adaptor (supp[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 37 D i g i t al C a me r a A cc es so ry O rd er F or 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 Expres[...]

38 VQT4S89 (ENG) L i m i t ed W ar ra nt y ( O N L Y F O R U .S .A . AN D PU ER T O R I CO ) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Products Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your [...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 39 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 Online Repair Request T o submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at www .pa[...]

40 VQT4S89 (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[...]

(ENG) VQT4S89 41 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[...]

42 VQT4S89 (ENG) • 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. • “A VCHD”, “A VCHD Progressive” and the “A VCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of P[...]

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