Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Zs30 Owners Manual

Before use
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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.    

Before use
Standard Accessories
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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...

Before use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
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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
Card/Battery door
 (→17, 22)
Release lever (→17, 22)
Speaker (→58)
Zoom lever (→70)Use the lever to zoom in and enlarge a distant 
subject.
Motion picture button (→40)Record motion pictures.
Camera [ON/OFF] buttonUse this to turn the camera on and off.
Shutter...

Before use
Names and Functions of Main PartsVQT4T08
Cursor button
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 ●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.
[MENU/SET] • Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. 
(→54)
Left cursor button () • Self-timer (→79)
Down cursor button () • Macro Mode etc. (→76)
Up cursor button () •Exposure Compensation (→80) , 
Auto Bracket etc. (→81)
Right cursor button () • Flash (→74)
 ●In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by    ....

Before use
Touch operations
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This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the screen.
TouchTo “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.
DragTo “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...

Preparations
Charging battery
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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
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*
   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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Inserting the battery
To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.
Slide the release lever to the 
[OPEN] position and open the 
card/battery door
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.
Close the card/battery door
 • Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position. Release...

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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.
USB connection cable (supplied) • Always check the direction of the pins and  hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. 
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong 
direction, the pins could become deformed 
and cause faulty operation.)
Align the marks (...

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Charging batteryVQT4T08
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 ■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....

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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...