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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS30
DMC-ZS27
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Contents Before use Basics Before use .............................................. 8 Sequence of operations ...................... 28 About GPS DMC-ZS30 .............................10 Taking pictures with your own settings About the compass DMC-ZS30 ................. 11 [Program AE] Mode ............................. 30 Standard Accessories ......................... 12 How to adjust focus ............................ 31 Names and Functions of Main Parts ... 13 Touching the screen and record
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Contents Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 57 Application (Record) [Clock Set] ...................................................57 DMC-ZS30 [Auto Clock Set] ......................57 Switching the display of recording [World Time] ................................................57 information, etc. ................................... 68 [Travel Date] ................................................57 Using the level gauge DMC-ZS30 ....... 69 [Airplane Mode] .......................
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Contents Taking pictures according to the scene Using the [Rec] menu ........................ 115 [Scene Mode] ....................................... 95 [Aspect Ratio] ............................................115 [Portrait] .......................................................96 [Picture Size] .............................................115 [Soft Skin] ....................................................96 [Quality] .....................................................116 [Scenery] .....
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Contents Using the [Playback] menu............... 144 Application (View) [Location Logging] .....................................144 [Title Edit] ..................................................146 Changing the picture information DMC-ZS30 [Edit GPS Data] ....................146 display, etc. ........................................ 129 [Text Stamp] ..............................................147 Playing back still pictures recorded [Retouch] ..............................................
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Contents Using the map function ..................... 175 Remote Shooting ............................... 197 Confirming the place where you took a Installing the smartphone/tablet app picture using a map ...................................175 “Panasonic Image App” .............................197 Displaying your current location Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ...........198 on a map ...................................................176 Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet Displaying o
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Contents Send Images Stored in the Connecting with other devices Camera ............................................... 224 When sending images to Viewing on TV screen ....................... 253 smartphone/tablet .....................................224 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) .....255 When sending images to PC .....................227 Viewing 3D still pictures ............................257 When sending images to Keeping the still pictures and [Cloud Sync. Service] ........
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Before use Before use 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 e
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Before use 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 pr
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Before use Before use About GPS DMC-ZS30 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 view
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Before use Before use About the compass DMC-ZS30 ■ Information measured with this unit is simply a rough estimate. • Please do not use for professional applications. • When using this unit for mountain climbing, trekking, or underwater, in addition to using the measured direction as a rough estimate, please make sure to bring along a map and a dedicated measuring instrument. - 11 - VQT4T08
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Before use 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 p
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Before use Names and Functions of Main Parts Mode dial (→28) Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→74) DMC-ZS30 Built-in GPS antenna (→158) Self-timer indicator (→79) / AF Assist Lamp (→123) NFC antenna (→203) Lens barrel Lens (→8, 294) Do not touch the lens barrier. Speaker (→58) Microphones (→29, 40) Zoom lever (→70) Use the lever to zoom in and enlarge a distant subject. Motion picture button (→40) Record motion pictures. Camera [ON/OFF] button [Wi-Fi] antenna Use this to turn the
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Before use Names and Functions of Main Parts [EXPOSURE] button (→82) In the recording mode: Use this button when setting the shutter speed or aperture value. DMC-ZS30 [MAP] button (→175) In the playback mode: Map is displayed. [Wi-Fi] button Playback button Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode. Charging lamp (→18) / Wi-Fi connection lamp (→192) [Q.MENU] button / [ ] button You can display the Quick Menu (→56) and erase LCD monitor pictures (→52). (→59, 272) [DISP.] button (→
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Before use Touch operations This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the screen. Touch To “touch” is to press the touch screen and then pull the finger back again. Touching is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions. Drag To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the touch screen surface. Dragging (sliding your finger across the screen) is used to scroll the pictures or change the range of the pictures displayed. Pinch (spread/pinch) On the touch s
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Preparations Preparations 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 Turn off Yes * 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.) If the battery is not
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Preparations Charging battery Inserting the battery To charge the battery, insert it into the camera. Release lever Slide 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 the battery 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 release lever to the [L
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Preparations 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). Make sure that the camera is turned off. AC adaptor (supplied) Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug. Charging lamp USB connection cable (supplied) • Always check the direction of the pins and Computer hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. Getting ready: (If the cable is inserted in
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Preparations 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. 210 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 ta
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Preparations Charging battery Remaining battery When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed. Remaining battery (only when using battery) (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace 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 f
