Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Zs30 Owners Manual

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Menu not displayed in desired language. ●Change [Language] setting  (→66).
Camera rattles if shaken. ●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON]  (→123).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. ●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF]  (→123). ●Not illuminated in bright locations.
Camera is hot. ●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not af fect performance or quality.
Lens makes a clicking noise. ●When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also 
change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.
 (Does not affect recording.)
Clock is incorrect. ●Camera has been left for a long period. → Reset the clock (→27). ●A long time was taken to set the clock (clock will be behind by the same lapse of time).
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject 
become colored.
 ●Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending on the zoom ratio, but this 
is not a fault.
Zoom does not reach the maximum ratio. ●If the zoom ratio stops at 3 x, [Macro Zoom] has been set. (→77)
File numbers are not recorded in sequence. ●File numbers are reset when new folders are created (→265).
File numbers have jumped backwards. ●Battery was removed/inserted with the camera turned on. (Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly recorded.)    
						

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When in use
 ●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave 
ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
 • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
 • Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
 • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
 • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
 • If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect 

AC adaptor (supplied)/AC adaptor (optional). 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
 • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may  be adversely affected.
 ●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable. ●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface 
damage or coating to peel).
 ●Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the summer . 
It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, and may cause a fire and the 
battery to burst due to the high temperature.
Caring for your camera
To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with 
a soft, dry cloth.
 ●Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth. ●Do not use benzine, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the outer casing 
and finish of the camera.
 ●If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully . ●Do not touch the lens barrier. 
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When not using for a while
 ●Turn off the camera before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent 
damage through over-discharge).
 ●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer , etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C 
to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40%RH to 60%RH) and no major temperature 
changes.
 ●Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.
Memory cards
 ●To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ●When disposing of/transferring memory cards • If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera or computer, this only changes the file  management information, and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card. 
When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, we recommend physically destroying the 
memory card itself, or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely 
delete the data from the card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly .
LCD Monitor
 ●Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage the monitor.  ●In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor may appear 
slightly darker than normal immediately after the camera is turned on. Normal brightness will return 
once the internal components have warmed up.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However 
there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a 
malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of 
the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory 
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About charging the battery
 ●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes 
longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time.
 ●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter . ●Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. ●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.   
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat 
generated.
 ●Frequently charging up battery is not recommended. 
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.)
 ●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please 
purchase a new battery.
 ●When charging: • Wipe dirt from the battery terminal with a dry cloth. • Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ●Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause 
faults).
 ●Do not peel off or scratch the covering on the battery. • Using a battery with a part of or all of its covering removed or broken may cause malfunction.
About AC adaptor (supplied)
 ●Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ●The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
 ●After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A  very small 
amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
Lens
 ●Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).  Turn the camera on, hold the 
extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
 ●Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight. ●Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from 
bag, etc.
When using a tripod or unipod
 ●Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may damage the 
camera, screw hole, or label.)
 ●Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.) ●You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.    
						

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About 3D viewing
 ●Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid 
viewing 3D pictures.
 • Viewing 3D pictures may have an adverse effect to the individual. ●If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures, stop viewing at once. • Continuing to view may cause illness. • After stopping viewing, please rest appropriately. ●When viewing 3D pictures, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes. • Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue. ●Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, those with differences in the sight of their right and left eyes, 
and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by wearing glasses etc.  
Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while viewing 3D pictures.
 • There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D pictures. Please correct your  sight appropriately before viewing 3D pictures.
 • You can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output setting of the unit to 2D.
Personal Information
To protect personal information, we recommend that you set a Wi-Fi password.  (→252)
If names or birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode or in the [Face Recog.] function, keep in mind that the 
camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information.
 ●Disclaimer • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity,  accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. 
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the 
alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
 ●When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera • To protect your personal information, please reset the settings.  (→63) • If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy (→157)

 them to a memory card if 
necessary, and then format (→66) the built-in memory.
 • Remove the memory card from the camera. • When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the initial  purchase state.
 • If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction, consult with the dealer or nearest Service Center.
 ●When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see “When disposing of/transferring 
memory cards” in the previous section (→293).
 ●Uploading pictures to Web services • Pictures may contain personal information that can be used to identify the user, such as titles, recording dates and times, and location information. Before uploading the pictures to W eb 
services, check the pictures carefully for information that should not be disclosed.    
						

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Important! Be sure to read the following 
before using the location names that 
are stored in this product.
License Agreement for  
Place Name and Map Data 
Personal Use Only.
You agree to use this Data together with 
this digital camera for the solely personal, 
non-commercial purposes for which you 
were licensed, and not for service bureau, 
time-sharing or other similar purposes. 
Accordingly, but subject to the restrictions 
set forth in the following paragraphs, you 
agree not to otherwise reproduce, copy, 
modify, decompile, disassemble or reverse 
engineer any portion of this Data, and 
may not transfer or distribute it in any 
form, for any purpose, except to the extent 
permitted by mandatory laws. Multi-disc 
sets may only be transferred or sold as a 
complete set as provided by Panasonic 
Corporation and not as a subset thereof.
Restrictions.
Except where you have been specifically 
licensed to do so by Panasonic 
Corporation, and without limiting the 
preceding paragraph, you may not (a) 
use this Data with any products, systems, 
or applications installed or otherwise 
connected to or in communication 
with vehicles, capable of vehicle 
navigation, positioning, dispatch, real 
time route guidance, fleet management 
or similar applications; or (b) with or 
in communication with any positioning 
devices or any mobile or wireless-
connected electronic or computer devices, 
including without limitation cellular phones, 
palmtop and handheld computers, pagers, 
and personal digital assistants or PDAs.
Warning.
The Data may contain inaccurate or 
incomplete information due to the 
passage of time, changing circumstances, 
sources used and the nature of collecting 
comprehensive geographic data, any of 
which may lead to incorrect results.    
						

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No Warranty.
This Data is provided to you “as is,” and 
you agree to use it at your own risk. 
Panasonic Corporation and its licensors 
(and their licensors and suppliers) make no 
guarantees, representations or warranties 
of any kind, express or implied, arising 
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Data, or that the Data or server will be 
uninterrupted or error-free.
Disclaimer of Warranty:
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DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES, 
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LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF 
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 
Some States, Territories and Countries 
do not allow certain liability exclusions or 
damages limitations, so to that extent the 
above may not apply to you.    
						

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pertaining to the subject matter hereof, 
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Notices related to licensed software copyright holders
© 2012 NAVTEQ. All rights reserved.
“MAPPLE” is a trademark of Shobunsha Publications, Inc.
This data includes information taken with permission from Canadian authorities, including 
© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, © Canada 
Post Corporation, GeoBase
®, © Department of Natural Resources Canada. All rights 
reserved. 
© United States Postal Service
® 2012, USPS®, ZIP+4®
Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía)
Traffic Codes for Belgium are provided by the Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap 
and the Ministère de l’Equipement et des Transports.
About Location Information, Place Name Information, and Maps
About the geographical coordinate system
The latitude and longitude standard (geographical coordinate system) recorded with this 
camera is WGS84.
Mapple Digital Map Data 
These maps were prepared using the following maps of the Geospatial Information 
Authority of Japan (GSI), with the approval of the Director General of GSI: 1:10,000 
Topographic Map, 1:200,000 Regional Map, 1:1,000,000 Map of Japan, 1:500,000 District 
Map, and Digital Map 5000000 (Integration).
(Approval nos. for use of 2012 information: nos. 75-, 77-, and 78-M055541)
About copyright
According to copyright law, the map data stored in this camera may not be used for 
purposes other than personal use without the permission of the copyright holder .
About navigation functions
This camera is not equipped with a navigation function.    
						

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Territory Notice
Austria © Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen
Croatia © EuroGeographics
Belgium
(If using Traffic 
Codes for Belgium)  Traffic Codes for Belgium are provided by the Ministerie van de Vlaamse 
Gemeenschap and the Ministèrie de l’Equipement et des Transports.
Cyprus © EuroGeographics
Estonia © EuroGeographics
France source:  © IGN 2009 – BD TOPO ®
Germany “Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zuständigen Behörden 
entnommen”
or
“Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zustaendigen 
Behoerden entnommen.” 
Great Britain Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2010
Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2010
Greece ** Copyright Geomatics Ltd.
Hungary Copyright © 2003; Top-Map Ltd.
Italy La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche 
cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione  Toscana.
Latvia © EuroGeographics
Lithuania © EuroGeographics
Moldova © EuroGeographics
Norway Copyright © 2000; Norwegian Mapping Authority
Poland © EuroGeographics
Portugal Source: IgeoE – Portugal
Slovenia © EuroGeographics
Spain Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG
Sweden Based upon electronic data © National Land Survey Sweden.
Switzerland Topografische Grundlage:  © Bundesamt für Landestopographie
Ukraine © EuroGeographics
Canada “This data includes information taken with permission from Canadian 
authorities, including © Her Majesty, © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 
©
 Canada Post, GeoBase®, © Department of Natural Resources Canada. 
All rights reserved.” 
United States ©United States Postal Service® 2012.  Prices are not established, controlled 
or approved by the United States Postal Service®.  The following trademarks 
and registrations are owned by the USPS:  United States Postal Service, 
USPS, and ZIP+4.
Australia Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA 

Australia 
Limited (www.psma.com.au).
Product incorporates data which is © 2012 Telstra Corporation Limited, GM 
Holden Limited, Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd and Continental Pty Ltd.