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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 on your PC to read it.
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contac
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You 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 underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No. Dealer Purchased From Model No. Dealer
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WARNING: To 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 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
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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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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■ About the AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! To 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 110V and 240V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit t
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Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. 1 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu 2 Press to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET] Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposu
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Contents Information for Your Safety .... 2 GPS and map functions ........ 22 Before use ................................ 8 Recording/viewing pictures Standard accessories ............. 9 with a smartphone/tablet ...... 26 Names and Functions of Reading the Owner’s Manual Main Parts .............................. 10 (PDF format) ........................... 31 Touch operations ................... 12 Supplied software .................. 32 Inserting and removing the Specifications .............
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Before use ■ 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 LCD monitor is fogged up) ● Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens or
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Standard accessories 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 DVD DMW-BCM13PP VFF1146 • Software: • Charge the battery Use it to install the software before use. on your PC. Battery pack is indicated as • Map data battery pack or battery in the • Owner’s Manual for text. advanced features AC adaptor DVD is indicated as disc in VSK0768 the text. Hand strap VFC4297 USB connection
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Names and Functions of Main Parts Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp NFC antenna Lens barrel Lens • Do not touch the lens barrier. Speaker Zoom lever Microphones Motion picture button GPS status indicator Camera [ON/OFF] button [Wi-Fi] antenna Built-in GPS antenna Shutter button * Tripod 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. Doing so may damage this u
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[EXPOSURE] button [MAP] button [Wi-Fi] button Playback button Cursor buttons [MENU/SET] Charging lamp/ Wi-Fi connection lamp LCD monitor [Q.MENU]/ [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button [DISP.] button We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. * [HDMI] socket [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket • This socket is also used when charging the battery. * Do not connect any other cables except the HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing so may cause malfunction. (ENG) VQT4S89
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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 panel, spr
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● 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 attached to its screen or if the screen is not very responsive, touch the screen with a little more pressure. ● If your hand is pressed against the touch screen when holding
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Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) 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 battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever ( ). • Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks. Do not touch the terminals Close the door on the back of th
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Charging the battery • 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. Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC adaptor ( ) (supplied) or a PC ( ) To the electrical outlet USB connection cable (supplied) ■ Charging lamp ( ) On: C
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Setting the clock 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 • To cancel → Press [ ] button. Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET] • To return to the previous screen, press [ ] button. Press to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] if
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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. (ENG) VQT4S89 17
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Setting the menu 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 select [AF Mode] and then press [MENU/SET] • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press to select and then pr
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Taking pictures Shutter button Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( ) Set to the desired recording mode ( ) ■ Recording mode Take pictures with automatic settings. Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Determine aperture, then record pictures. Determine shutter speed, then record pictures. Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures. Record pictures using pre-registered settings. Record panorama pictures. Take pictures using Scene modes. Take pic
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Recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). Zoom can also be used during recording. Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it all the way. ● You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [
