Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Zs30 Owners Manual

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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.    
						

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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 small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
 ■Optional accessories
 •Cards are optional. Y

ou can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory 
when you are not using a card.  (→23)
 • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact 
Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should 
contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining 
replacement parts.    
						

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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 buttonUse this to focus and record still pictures.
Lens (→8, 294)Do not touch the lens barrier.
DMC-ZS30 
GPS status indicator 
(→159)
Tripod mount (→294)
Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw . 
Doing so may damage this unit.
DC coupler cover (→271)
Microphones (→29, 40)
[Wi-Fi] antenna
 ●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.    
						

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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    .
[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 / [] buttonYou can display the Quick Menu  (→56) and erase 
pictures (→52).
[DISP.] button (→68, 129)Use this to change display.
[HDMI] socket (→253, 255)Do not connect any other cables 
except the HDMI micro cable 
(optional). Doing so may cause 
malfunction.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  (→253, 264, 267)This socket is also used when 
charging the battery. (→18)
We recommend using the supplied hand strap 
to avoid dropping the camera.
LCD monitor (→59, 272)    
						

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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 screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, 
and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out. You use it when 
zooming in/out of playback pictures etc.
 • You can also zoom in by quickly touching the touch screen twice. (If the display was enlarged, it returns to the same magnification 
ratio.)
 ●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 the camera, the touch 
screen will not work properly.
 ●Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ballpoint pens. ●Do not press the touch screen with your fingernails. ●Clean the LCD monitor with a soft, dry cloth if there are fingerprints or other kinds of dirt 
on it.    
						

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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 inserted, neither charging nor power supplying is made.
 ■About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately provided with internal protection to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a 
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend 
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
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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 lever
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Lever
 ■To remove battery
Move the lever in the card/battery 
compartment in the direction of the arrow.
 ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●Remove battery from camera after use. • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as 
clips) when carrying or storing the battery.
 ●To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the 
LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may 
damage the card or recorded data.)
 ●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.    
						

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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 ( to ) 
and insert the plug.
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.
AC adaptor 
(supplied)
Charging lamp
 ■Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable 
(supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.
 • Be sure to only use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.
 ■Charging the battery through the computer
Connect the camera to a computer using the USB connection cable (supplied).
 ●It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the 
computer specifications.
 ●If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped. ●If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to 
the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the 
camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
 ●Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer .  
Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor , 
keyboard, printer, or USB hub.    
						

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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. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are 
either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
 • The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the specifications of the computer.
 ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Doing so may cause malfunction of the 
camera.
 ●Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ●Do not use a USB extension cable. ●The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated 
accessories of this camera. Do not use them for other devices.
 ●If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may 
not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect 
it to the camera.
 ●If the charging lamp does not light or flashes even when the camera is properly 
connected to the AC adaptor (supplied) or your computer, charging has been put in 
pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging. 
This is not a malfunction. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry 
charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) 
(temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).    
						

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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 used frequently, or in colder climates.
 ■Recording still pictures
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures
By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 150 min
 ●Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.
 • [Program AE] Mode • [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] DMC-ZS30 • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When [Stabilizer] is set 
to [ON])
 • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.
Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute 
intervals under the above conditions).