Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Zs30 Owners Manual

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Wi-Fi® function
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Wi-Fi
 ■Use the camera as a wireless LAN device
When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than 
wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety 
designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility 
for any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a 
wireless LAN device.
 ■Use of the Wi-Fi function of this camera is presumed to be in countries 
where this camera is sold
There is the risk that the camera violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries 
other than those where this camera is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for 
any violations.
 ■There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be 
intercepted
Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be 
intercepted by a third party.
 ■Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or 
interference
 • Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or interference, such as near microwave ovens. Radio waves may not reach the camera.
 • Using the camera near devices such as microwave ovens or cordless telephones that use the 2.4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in both 
devices.
 ■Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized to use
When the camera utilizes its Wi-Fi function, wireless networks will be searched 
automatically. When this happens, wireless networks that you are not authorized to use 
(SSID *
) may be displayed, however do not attempt to connect to the network as it may 
be considered as unauthorized access.
*
   SSID refers to the name that is used to identify a network over a wireless LAN connection. If the 
SSID matches for both devices, transmission is possible.    
						

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Wi-Fi® function
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 ■Images that can be sent
Images to send JPEG
MP4*1AVCHD*1 *23D
Destination
[Smartphone] ○○ ––
[PC] ○○ ○○
[Cloud Sync. Service] ○○ –○
[Web service] ○○ –○
[AV device] [Home]
○– –○
[External] ○– –○
[Printer] ○– ––
*1  Sending by [Send Images While Recording] is not available.*2  The file size of AVCHD motion pictures  that can be sent to a computer has to be 4 GB or under. 
Files exceeding 4 GB cannot be sent.
 • Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device. • Refer to the manual of the destination equipment or the WEB service for more  information on how to playback pictures.
 ■About the Wi-Fi connection lamp
Wi-Fi connection lamp
Lit blue:  The Wi-Fi connection is on standby
Blinking blue:  Sending/receiving data through the Wi-Fi 
connection
 ■Before Use
 • To use the Wi-Fi function on this unit, a wireless access point or a destination device  equipped with the wireless LAN function is required.
 • Some items in the recording menu and playback menu cannot be used when connected to Wi-Fi. They can be used after the Wi-Fi connection is terminated.
 • While connected to Wi-Fi, do not insert or remove the USB connection cable (supplied), AV cable (optional), or the HDMI micro cable (optional). Doing so will 
terminate your Wi-Fi connection.
 • You cannot select items regarding [Remote Shooting] nor [Send Images While Recording] because recording functions are not available while supplying power with 
the AC adaptor (supplied).    
						

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 ●The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. ●Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a 
wireless access point.
 ●We strongly recommend that you set an encryption to maintain information security. ●When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may 
not start or the connection may be disrupted. (A message such as [Communication 
error] is displayed.)
 ●When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
 ●Pictures may not be completely sent depending on radio wave conditions. If the 
connection is terminated while sending pictures, pictures with missing sections may 
be sent.
 ●Do not remove the memory card or battery or move to an area without any 
reception while sending images.
 ●The monitor display may become distorted for an instant while connected to the 
service, however this will not affect the image being sent.
[Airplane Mode]
To disable Wi-Fi connection, set [Airplane Mode] to [ON].
Select [Airplane Mode] from [Setup] menu and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]
 ●Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters. In 
airplane cabins or in other restricted areas, set [Airplane Mode] to [ON].    
						

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What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
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Linking with the Wi-Fi compatible equipment allows you to remotely operate the camera, 
or share pictures with people in distant places even during recording or playing back.
[Remote Shooting] (→197)[Playback on TV] (→209)
Linking with a smartphone/tablet 
enables the following:
 • Remote recording (→197) • Playing back the 
pictures in the camera  (→200)
 • Saving the pictures in the camera to the 
smartphone/tablet, or sending them to WEB 
services. (→200)
 • Sending the acquired location information to the camera. (→201)
By linking with the DLNA compatible 
TV, you can display pictures on TV right 
after taking them or display them on 
TV later by playing them back on the 
camera.
[Send Images While Recording] (→211)[Send Images Stored in the  Camera] (→224)
Every time you take a picture, the 
picture can be automatically sent to a 
specified location. You can play back 
the picture on the smartphone/tablet, or 
save and edit it on PC.
 • Send to:
–  [Smartphone]/[PC]/[Cloud Sync. Service]/
[Web service]/[AV device]
You can select and send recorded 
images.
 • Send to:–  [Smartphone]/[PC]/[Cloud Sync. Service]/
[Web service]/[AV device]/[Printer]    
						

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Sequence of connecting operation
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The operation to connect this unit to other devices by Wi-Fi differs by function, connection 
method, etc. Perform operation by following the screen display and refer to the manual, 
etc. for the connecting device or WEB service.
Preparation:
  You may be required to configure settings on applicable de

vices depending 
on the connecting device or WEB service.
Press [Wi-Fi] button
Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
 • You can also select it by touch operations.
[New Connection] Configure settings for a new Wi-Fi connection with Wi-Fi compatible 
devices or WEB services.
 • [Remote Shooting] (→197) • [Playback on TV] (→209) • [Send Images While Recording]  (→211) • [Send Images Stored in the Camera]  (→224)
[History Connection] Connect to compatible devices or WEB services using the same  setting as before when connecting with Wi-Fi.  (→236)
[Favorite Connection] You can register frequently used connection settings.  (→237)
[Wi-Fi Setup] Configure various Wi-Fi settings.  (→251)
Connect to Wi-Fi
 • When connecting to a smartphone using NFC (→202) • When connecting via a wireless access point (→205) • When connecting directly (→208)    
						

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What you can do with the [Wi-Fi] button when connected to Wi-Fi
Press [Wi-Fi] button when connected to Wi-Fi
Use cursor button to select the item, and press [MENU/SET]
Item Description
[Terminate the Connection] Terminates the Wi-Fi connection.
[Change the Destination] Terminates the Wi-Fi connection, and allows you to 
select a different Wi-Fi connection.
[Change Settings for Sending 
Images] For details (→214).
[Register the Current Destination to 
Favorite] Registering the current connection destination or the 
connection method, you can easily connect with the 
same connection method next time.
[Network Address] Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit. 
(→252)    
						

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Remote Shooting
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You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone/tablet. You need to install 
“Image App” on your smartphone/tablet.
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”
The “Panasonic Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic that 
allows your smartphone/tablet to perform the following operations of a 
Wi-Fi-compatible LUMIX. (“Panasonic Image App” is indicated as “Image 
App” in the text.)
For Android™ appsFor iOS apps
Version 1.2 or above
Supported 
OS  Android 2.2 - Android 4.2
*iOS 4.3 - iOS 6.0
Installation 
procedure
  Connect your Android device to a 
network
  Select “Google PlayTM Store”  Enter “Panasonic Image App” into the 
search box
  Select “Panasonic Image App” and 
install it
 • The icon will be added to the menu.
  Connect the iOS device to the 
network
  Select “App StoreSM”  Enter “Panasonic Image App” into the 
search box
  Select “Panasonic Image App” and 
install it
 • The icon will be added to the menu.
 • The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone/ tablet being used. For compatible devices, see the following support site.  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only .)
 • When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may 
be incurred depending on the details of your contract.
*
  To connect this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct], Android OS 4.0 or above is required and the device must be 
compatible with Wi-Fi Direct.    
						

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Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
You can easily connect using the NFC function. For details  (→202).
Preparations: Install the “Image App” in advance.  (→197)
Press [Wi-Fi] button
Use cursor button to select [New Connection] and press 
[MENU/SET]
 • You can also select it by touch operations. • When connecting with the setting you used before, you can select the connection 
destination from [History Connection]  (→236) or [Favorite Connection] (→237).
Use cursor button to select [Remote Shooting] and press 
[MENU/SET]
 • The information (SSID and password) required for 
directly connecting your smartphone/tablet to this unit is 
displayed.
 • For changing connection methods  (→199).
On your smartphone/tablet(The default connection method is set to [Manual Connection].)
On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the 
Wi-Fi function
Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the 
screen of this unit, and then enter the password
Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet (→197)
 • When the connection is complete, live images being captured by the camera 
are displayed on the smartphone/tablet.
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 ■When connecting with [Via Network]
(On the camera) After performing step , press the [DISP.] button (→198) Use cursor button to select [Via Network], and then press [MENU/SET] Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set • For details (→205).
(On your smartphone/tablet)
 On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the Wi-Fi function Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet (→197)
 ■When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection]
(On the camera) After performing step , press the [DISP.] button (→198) Use cursor button to select [Direct], and then press [MENU/SET] • For details (→208).
(On your smartphone/tablet)
 Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet (→197)
 ●Read the [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate. ●To quit [Remote Shooting], press [] button. ●Caution: 
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the 
subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
 ●If you have changed the clock setting of this unit or the smartphone/tablet after [T ime 
sync], perform [Time sync] again.
 ●On the smartphone/tablet, you can set the acquisition interval of location information 
and check the transfer status of location information. Refer to [Help] in the “Image 
App” menu for details.
 ●The smartphone/tablet may fail to acquire location information in China and the border 
area in the neighboring countries of China. (As of January 2013)
 ●(When using “Image App” for iOS) 
If you press the Home or On/Off button of a smartphone/tablet while [Rec. loc. Info] is 
working, location information recording is stopped.    
						

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Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
Select [  ] on a smartphone/tablet
 • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Some settings are not available. • The screen differs depending on the operating system.
 ●Cannot be set for recording AVCHD motion pictures at [60p] in [FHD]. ●If the internal camera temperature rises because the surrounding temperature is 
high or a motion picture is recorded continuously, recording may be stopped halfway 
through to protect the camera. Also, the picture quality setting change message may 
be displayed when the recording starts.
Playing back pictures in the camera
Select [  ] on a smartphone/tablet
 • You can save pictures on the smartphone/tablet. • You can send pictures to a WEB service, etc. • The screen differs depending on the operating system.
 ●You cannot play back motion pictures stored in the camera. Save the motion picture 
on your smartphone/tablet, and then playback.