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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS20
DMC-ZS19
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Contents Before use Basics Before use .............................................. 6 Sequence of operations ...................... 25 About GPS DMC-ZS20 ...............................8 Taking pictures with your own settings Standard Accessories ........................... 9 [Program AE] Mode ............................. 27 Names and Functions of Main Parts ... 10 How to adjust focus ............................ 28 Cursor button .............................................. 11 Touching the
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Contents Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 54 Application (Record) [Clock Set] ...................................................54 [Auto Clock Set] DMC-ZS20 ...................... 54 Changing recording information [World Time] ................................................54 display .................................................. 62 [Travel Date] ................................................54 Using Zoom .......................................... 63 [Beep] ................
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Contents Register your own settings and record Application (View) [Custom] Mode .................................... 85 [Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................85 Playing back still pictures recorded [Custom] ...................................................... 86 using the burst function ................... 109 Burst function ...................................... 87 Different playback methods Recording with the Face Recognition [Playback Mode] ........................
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Contents GPS and map functions Connecting with other devices DMC-ZS20 Viewing on TV screen ....................... 156 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) .....158 Using the GPS function to record the Viewing 3D still pictures ............................160 location of a picture .......................... 128 Using the GPS function to execute Keep the recorded still pictures and positioning ................................................. 129 motion pictures .................................
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Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag • Adding accessories to the camera strap • Pushing with excessive force on the l
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Before use ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording. ■ Carefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited un
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Before use DMC-ZS20 About GPS Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is GPS-equipped which can automatically record the precise location coordinates of where the photo was taken. The specific physical address of this location can easily be derived from this information. If you upload such “geotagged” photos to the Internet, a social networking site or any other electronic media, the precise location of where the photo was taken will remain embedded in the photo and can be viewed by oth
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Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the ● camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ● SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card ● in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. ● Keep small parts in a
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Names and Functions of Main Parts Mode dial (→25) Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→66) DMC-ZS20 Built-in GPS antenna (→128) Self-timer indicator (→70) / AF Assist Lamp (→103) Lens barrel Lens (→6, 188) Speaker (→55) DMC-ZS20 Zoom lever (→63) GPS status indicator Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject (→129) to record it larger. Motion picture button (→37) Record motion pictures. Camera ON/OFF switch Use this to turn the camera’s power on and off. Microphone (→26,
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Names and Functions of Main Parts LCD monitor REC/PLAY switch (→25) Use this to select the recording mode or playback (→55, 62, 172) mode. We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. [EXPOSURE] button (→73) In the recording mode: Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value. (Only in the mode) DMC-ZS20 [MAP] button (→146) In the playback mode: Map is displayed. [DISP.] button (→62) Use this to change display. Charging lamp [HDMI] socket
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Names and Functions of Main Parts Touch operations This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the screen. Touch Drag To “touch” is to press the touch screen To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger and then pull the finger back again. across the touch screen surface. Touching is used to select icons or pictures, Dragging (sliding your finger across the screen) among other actions. is used to scroll the pictures or change the • Touch an icon near its center. If multiple
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Charging battery • Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is in the camera. Camera status Charge Yes Turn off (also in [Sleep Mode] (→57)) ∗ Turn on No ∗ During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.) ● When the battery
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Charging battery Inserting the battery To charge the battery, insert it into the camera. • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Release lever Slide to the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/ battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the battery all the way • Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. • Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery. Lever Close the card/battery door • Slide the releas
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Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF AC adaptor (supplied) Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug. Charging lamp (→16) USB connection cable (supplied) • Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. Computer (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the p
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Charging battery ■ Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 260 min • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer i
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Charging battery Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates. ■ Recording still pictures Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures By CIPA standard Recording time Approx. 130 min ● Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbrev
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Charging battery ■ Recording motion pictures [Rec Mode] [AVCHD] [MP4] 1 1 ∗ ∗ [GPH] [GFS] [Rec Quality] [FHD] [PSH] [FSH] 2 ∗ Available recording time Approx. 55 min Approx. 65 min Approx. 70 min 3 ∗ Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min Approx. 40 min Actual available recording time 1 ∗ DMC-ZS20 ● Recording conditions • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH • [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] DMC-ZS20 2 ∗ If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [GPH] DMC-ZS20 , [PSH], [GFS] DMC-ZS2
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Inserting and removing the card (optional) • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Release lever Slide to the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/ battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the card all the way • Push in until it clicks. Close the card/battery door • Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position. Card (Check orientation) Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. ■ To remove card Press the center of the card ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
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Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory DMC-ZS20 (approx. 12 MB) DMC-ZS19 (approx. 70 MB) ● You can store only still pictures. DMC-ZS20 ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. ( →127) ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (P
