Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Zs30 Owners Manual

							Wi-Fi
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu
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Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function.
[Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. (excluding [Network Address])
 • For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→54).
Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu
Use cursor button to select item, and press [MENU/SET]
ItemDescription
[Smart Transfer]
 • For details (→238).
[LUMIX CLUB]
Acquires or changes the 
“LUMIX CLUB” login ID.
 • For details (→243).
[PC Connection]
You can set the workgroup. You must connect to the same workgroup as the destination 
computer when sending pictures to the computer

. 
(The default is set to “WORKGROUP”)
[Change Workgroup Name]:  
Enter the workgroup of the connecting computer.
[Restore to Default]: Restore default settings.
 • Ref

er to “Entering Text” (→114) for information on how to enter text.
 • To use with a computer of the standard settings, you do not have 
to change the workgroup.
[Device Name]
You can change the name of 
this unit.
  Press [DISP.] button  Enter the desired device name • Refer to “Entering Text”  (→114) for information on how to enter 
text.
 • Up to 32 characters can be entered for [A], [a], [1], and [&].
[External AV device]
Images can be sent to the 
A

V device of relatives and 
acquaintances via “LUMIX 
CLUB”.
 • For details (→249).
[NFC Operation]
Sets whether the NFC function 
is activated or not. [ON]
[OFF] 
(
 The NFC function does not work even if smartphones are 
placed to the side of the unit)    
						

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Item Description
[Wi-Fi Password]
To prevent incorrect operation 
or use of the Wi-Fi function 
by a third party and to protect 
saved personal information, 
it is recommended that you 
protect the Wi-Fi function with 
a password. Setting a password will automatically display the password input 
screen when the Wi-Fi function is used.
[Setup]:
Enter any 4-digit numbers as the password. Close the menu after 
changing settings.
[Delete]:
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is 
selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
 • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
(→1

14).
 • Make a copy of password. If you forget the password, you can reset it with [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu, however 
other settings will also be reset. (excluding [LUMIX CLUB])
[Network Address]
Displays the MAC address and 
IP address of this unit.
 • A “MAC Address” is a unique address that is used to identify  network equipment.
 • “IP address” refers to a number that identifies a PC connected to a network such as the Internet. Usually, the addresses for homes 
are automatically assigned by the DHCP

 function such as a 
wireless access point. (Example: 192.168.0.87)
[Approved Regulations]
*The authentication number is 
displayed. –
* [Approved Regulations] is only available on the version DMC-ZS30P
 • For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→54).    
						

							Connecting with other devices
Viewing on TV screen
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Connecting with other devices
You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the 
HDMI micro cable (optional) or AV cable (optional).
 ●Also consult TV operating manual.
Preparation:
 • Set [TV Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV using the 

AV cable (optional) (→64).
 • Turn off both camera and 

TV.
Connect camera to TV
 ■To connect with an HDMI micro cable (optional)
An HDMI micro cable (optional) can be used to enable viewing of still and motion 
pictures in high resolution.
Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.  
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the 
plug could become deformed and cause faulty 
operation)
Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so 
may cause damage to this unit.
HDMI micro cable (optional) To HDMI video/audio input socket
 ■To connect with an AV cable (optional)
Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.  
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the 
plug could become deformed and cause faulty 
operation)
AV cable
(optional) White: To audio socket
*
* Monaural audio output.
Yellow: To video socket
Turn on TV
 ●Set to auxiliary input.
Turn on the camera and press the playback button
 • By holding down the Playback button while the camera is turned off, you can turn 
the camera on in Playback Mode.    
						

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 ■To connect with an HDMI micro cable (optional)
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (optional). ●Some of the playback functions cannot be performed. ●The following menus cannot be used: [Setup], [Playback], [GPS] DMC-ZS30, 
[Map] DMC-ZS30, and [Wi-Fi]. ●Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on 
the aspect ratio setting.
 ●Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work. ●When an HDMI micro cable is connected, pictures are not displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
 ●HDMI output will be canceled if a USB connection cable (supplied) is connected 
simultaneously.
 ●When the AV cable (optional) and HDMI micro cable (optional) are connected at the 
same time, no picture is output from the AV cable.
 ●Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or 
pausing on certain televisions. 
 ●Audio output is stereo.
 ■To connect with an AV cable (optional)
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (optional). ●Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly. ●Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on 
widescreen or high-definition televisions.
When you insert a card into the SD card slot in a television or a DVD recorder , 
you can play back recorded still pictures.
 • AVCHD motion pictures can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA)  displaying the A

VCHD logo.
 • You may not be able to play back panorama pictures. Also you cannot perform automatic scrolling playback of panorama pictures. 
 • When using both SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards, be sure to play each type of card in equipment compatible with the particular format.    
						

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VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ●VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Link-
compatible devices by connecting HDMI micro cables (optional) for enabling easy 
operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.)
 ●VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industry-
standard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics 
Control). Operation is not guaranteed when connecting with non-Panasonic HDMI 
CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibility with 
VIERA Link (HDMI).
 ●This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 5. This is the Panasonic standard 
that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices.
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (optional). ●If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compatible with VIERA Link, 
read the operating instructions for the TV.
 ●Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work. ●If the [VIERA Link] setting on the camera is [ON], operations via the camera buttons 
will be limited.
 ●Ensure that the television you are connecting to has been set up to enable VIERA  
Link (HDMI) (consult your television operating instructions for details).    
						

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Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→64).
Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible 
Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI micro cable 
(optional) 
(→253)
Turn on the camera and press the playback button
 • By holding down the Playback button while the camera is turned off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode.
Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed 
on the TV screen
 • When operating, refer to the VIERA Link operating panel.
 ■Other related operations
 ●Turning the unit OFF 
The camera can also be turned off when the television is turned off with the remote 
control.
 ●Automatic input select • This function automatically switches the television input to the camera screen whenever the camera is turned on while it is connected via the HDMI micro cable. 
The television can also be switched on via the camera from Standby Mode   
(if “Power on link” on the television is set to “on”).
 • If VIERA Link (HDMI) does not function correctly  (→289)
 ●To display a map on the TV screen choose [Display map] from the menu by remote 
control. (Option available only with VIERA Link (HDMI)) DMC-ZS30    
						

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Viewing 3D still pictures
If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV, and play back still pictures that you 
recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the  TV. If a 3D-capable TV 
has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still pictures that you recorded by inserting the 
card into the slot.
For the latest information about devices that can play back 3D still pictures recorded 
with this camera, please refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only .)
Preparation: Set [3D Playback] to [3D] (→65).
Connect the camera to a 3D-capable TV by use of an HDMI 
micro cable (optional) to display the playback screen 
(→253)
Display still pictures recorded in 3D
 • When the [VIERA Link] setting on the camera is set to [ON] and the camera is  connected to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA), the 
television automatically switches its input and the playback screen is displayed.
 • [3D] appears on the thumbnail of the 3D still pictures.
 ■To perform Slide Show playback of only still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D Play] in [Slide Show] of the [Playback Mode] menu  (→138)
 ■To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D Play] in [Filtering Play] of the [Playback Mode] menu  (→133)    
						

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 ●On the LCD monitor of this camera, 3D still pictures will be played back in 2D 
(conventional pictures).
 ●If you switch between 3D still pictures and normal still pictures while playing back 
pictures, a black screen will be displayed for a few seconds.
 ●If you select a thumbnail of 3D still pictures or display a thumbnail after playing back 
3D still pictures, it may take a few seconds to start playing back or displaying the 
pictures.
 ●Viewing 3D still pictures too close to a TV may cause eyestrain. ●When a TV has not been converted for viewing 3D still pictures, do necessary 
preparation on the TV. (For details about the necessary preparation of the TV, read 
the manual for the TV.)
 ●When an image is not suitable for 3D viewing (due to excessive parallax, etc.) • During Slide Show playback: The image is displayed in 2D. • During [Filtering Play]:  A message appears confirming whether to display the image 
in 3D or not.
 ●When a 3D image is played back on a TV that is not 3D-capable, 2 pictures may 
appear side-by-side on the screen.
 ●During 3D playback, the [Wi-Fi] menu, [Setup] menu, [Playback] menu, [GPS] menu DMC-ZS30, [Map] menu DMC-ZS30, Playback Zoom, and delete operation cannot be 
used.
 ●You can store 3D still pictures on a computer or Panasonic recorder. (→259)
 ■To switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D
 Select the picture recorded in 3D   Select [2D/3D Settings] on the [Playback Mode] menu and then press [MENU/SET] 
(→132)
 • Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image), or it  will switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.
 • If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when playing back pictures recorded in 3D, set to 2D.    
						

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Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures in 
the recorder
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The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other 
devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, MPO, AVCHD, MP4). Follow the correct 
method for your device. 
Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder
You can copy pictures using Panasonic equipment (such as Blu-ray disc 
recorders) with support for each file format.
Check the latest information about equipment that is compatible with this camera 
on the following website.
 •Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries 
and regions.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only .)
 • See the instruction manual for the recorder for details for 
copying and playing back.
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Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables (optional)
Videos that are played on this camera can be dubbed on media such as a disc, hard disk 
or videotape using a device such as a video recorder. This method is useful as it allows 
dubbing to be performed even with devices that are not compatible with high definition 
images. Picture quality will be reduced from high definition to standard definition.  Audio 
will be monaural.
Connect camera to recorder
To recorder’s input socket AV cable
(optional)
Start playback on camera
Start recording on recorder
 • To stop recording (dubbing), stop the recording 
on your recorder first before stopping the 
playback on the camera.
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (optional). ●When using a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, always change the camera’s [TV Aspect] 
setting (→64) to [4:3] before dubbing. Motion pictures copied in the [16:9] setting will 
appear vertically stretched when viewed on a 4:3 TV screen.
 ●For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorder ’s operating 
instructions.    
						

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Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on 
your PC
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Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the 
two together.
 • Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.  For details, see the manual for your computer.
 • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded 
pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
 ■Computer specifications
You can connect the camera to a computer that can detect a mass storage device 
(device that stores a large volume of data).
 • Windows: Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP • Mac: OS X v10.1 - v10.8
Some motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] may not be scanned correctly by copying 
a file or folder.
 • When using Windows, be sure to use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the  supplied disc to copy motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
 • When using Mac, you can copy motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] using “iMovie ’11”. Note, however, that you cannot copy 

AVCHD Progressive motion 
pictures (recorded with [60p] in [FHD]). 
(For details about iMovie
 ’11, please contact Apple Inc.)