Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs1 Operating Instructions

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Before useStandard 
Accessories
 Do a test shot first!
  Check first to see if you can take pictures 
and record sounds (motion pictures/
pictures with audio) successfully.
 We will not compensate for failed/
lost recording or for direct/indirect 
damage.
   Panasonic will not provide compensation 
for video or image damage caused by 
faults with camera or card.
 Certain pictures cannot be played 
back
 •   Pictures edited on a computer
 •   Pictures taken or edited on a different 
camera
    (Pictures taken or edited on this camera 
may also not be able to be played back 
on other cameras)
 Software on the CD-ROM supplied
  The following actions are prohibited:
 •  Making duplicates (copying) for sale or 
rent
 •   Copying onto networks
 Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure
 •  Avoid exposing the camera to strong 
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting 
the camera, or sitting down with the camera 
in your pocket. (Attach hand strap to avoid 
dropping camera. Hanging any items other 
than the supplied hand strap from the 
camera can apply pressure against it.)
 •  Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.
 Do not get the camera wet or insert 
foreign objects
This camera is not waterproof.
 •   Do not expose the camera to water, rain, 
or seawater.
    (If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, 
dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if 
wet with seawater, etc.)
 •   Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust 
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak 
into gaps around buttons.
 Avoid condensation caused by sudden 
changes in temperature and humidity
 •   When moving between places of 
different temperature or humidity, place 
camera into a plastic bag and allow to 
adjust to conditions before use.
 •   If the lens clouds up, switch off the 
power and leave for about two hours to 
allow camera to adjust to conditions.
 •   If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with 
a soft, dry cloth.
Read first
 Lens
 •  If lens is dirty:Images may appear slightly white if lens is 
dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens 
barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe 
the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
 •  Do not leave in direct sunlight.
Camera ON/OFF switch
Do not touch the lens 
barrier, as this may 
damage lens. Be 
careful when removing 
camera from bag, etc.
 When using tripod
 •  Do not apply excessive force or tighten 
screws at an angle (may damage 
camera, screw hole, or label.)
 •   Ensure that the tripod is stable.
(Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)
 When  transporting
  Switch off power.
  We recommend using a genuine leather 
case (DMW-CT3, sold separately).
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and 
notes’ (P.122).
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monit\
or 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 or a card.
Grip area
Unit temperature
The camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip area, etc.)
This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the 
camera.
To prevent damage, malfunctions,  and faultsPart numbers are as of February 2009
  Battery Pack
DMW-BCG10PP
•  Charge the battery  before use.
(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)
  Battery ChargerDE-A65B
(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)
  Battery Carrying Case
VGQ0E45
  Hand StrapVFC4297
  USB Connection Cable
K1HA14AD0001
  AV Cable
K1HA14CD0001
  CD-ROM
•  Install software on  your computer to 
use it.
  Please dispose of all packaging 
appropriately.
 Optional accessories (P.132)
 •   Cards are optional. You can record 
or play back pictures on the built-in 
memory when you are not using a card. 
(P.16)
 •   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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Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)Names of parts
Cursor button
MENU/SET(menu display/set/finish) (P.18)Left cursor button (◄)•  Self-timer (P.48)Down cursor button ( ▼)•  Macro mode (P.45)
•  AF Lock (AF tracking) (P.34, 73)
    The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the\
 model that is used. The 
descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-ZS3.
  
1  DMC-ZS1 has only one microphone (Monaural).
  2 This is not available in the DMC-ZS1.  3 The size in the DMC-ZS1 is different.   4 DMC-ZS1 does not have this button.
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door (P.15)
Release lever (P.15)
 Hand strap eyelet
We recommend 
using the supplied 
hand strap to avoid 
dropping the camera.
Mode dial ( P.29,  P.31)
Shutter button( P.28,  P.30)
Camera ON/OFF switch (P.17)
Flash ( P.29,  P.31)
Self-timer indicator (P.48)/
AF assist lamp (P.78)
Lens barrel
Lens 
(P.11)Zoom lever (P.37)
STEREO MIC1
( P.61 ( 64), 78, 97)
Speaker (P.21)
LCD monitor3
(P.21, 22, 42, 112)
Status indicator(P.15, 32)
REC/PLAY switch( P.28, 40,  P.30, 40)
DISPLAY button (P.42)
Q.MENU (Quick setting P.20)/
delete button (P.41)
HDMI socket2  (P.108, 109)
AV/DIGITAL/MULTI 
socket  (P.101, 103, 
104, 107)
•   Always use a genuine 
Panasonic AC  adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP: optional).
•  Do not use any other adaptors except a  genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor 
(DMW-MCA1; optional).
Motion picture button4  (P.61)
  About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of February 2009)
  The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar\
 to the 
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of \
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protectio\
n to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possib\
ility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advise\
d that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of u\
se of 
a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would 
recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
  •  Use the dedicated charger and battery.
 •  
Use of third party aftermarket batteries is not recommended. Such batter\
ies may not include 
internal safety design features that can protect the camera should the b\
attery fail. Damage 
resulting from the use of non-Panasonic batteries is not covered under t\
he warranty.
 •  This camera has a function identifying batteries that can be used, and t\
his function is 
compatible with the dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10PP). 
Battery 
(model- specific)
Charger (model - specific)
Charging light (CHARGE)
On:  Charging in progress, approx. 130 min. (Max.) 
Off:  Charging complete (Disconnect charger and battery when charging is comp\
lete.)
If light is flashing:  •
  Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is 
too high or too low (charging may not be completed).
      •
  Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
Connect to charger(Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.)
Fold out pins and 
plug into electrical outlet
Indoor electrical outlet
(charge at room temperature of 
10 °C - 35 °C (50 °F - 95 °F))
•  Do not insert  metal objects 
such as clips.
(Can cause fire)
 In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by ▲▼◄►.
Up cursor button ( ▲)•  Exposure compensation (P.49)
•  Auto bracket (P.49)
•  Multi aspect
2  (P.50)
•  White balance fine adjustment (P.72)
Right cursor button (►)•  Flash (P.43) 
						

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Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)Names of parts
Cursor button
MENU/SET(menu display/set/finish) (P.18)Left cursor button (◄)•  Self-timer (P.48)Down cursor button ( ▼)•  Macro mode (P.45)
•  AF Lock (AF tracking) (P.34, 73)
    The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the\
 model that is used. The 
descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-ZS3.
  
1  DMC-ZS1 has only one microphone (Monaural).
  2 This is not available in the DMC-ZS1.  3 The size in the DMC-ZS1 is different.   4 DMC-ZS1 does not have this button.
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door (P.15)
Release lever (P.15)
 Hand strap eyelet
We recommend 
using the supplied 
hand strap to avoid 
dropping the camera.
Mode dial ( P.29,  P.31)
Shutter button( P.28,  P.30)
Camera ON/OFF switch (P.17)
Flash ( P.29,  P.31)
Self-timer indicator (P.48)/
AF assist lamp (P.78)
Lens barrel
Lens 
(P.11)Zoom lever (P.37)
STEREO MIC1
( P.61 ( 64), 78, 97)
Speaker (P.21)
LCD monitor3
(P.21, 22, 42, 112)
Status indicator(P.15, 32)
REC/PLAY switch( P.28, 40,  P.30, 40)
DISPLAY button (P.42)
Q.MENU (Quick setting P.20)/
delete button (P.41)
HDMI socket2  (P.108, 109)
AV/DIGITAL/MULTI 
socket  (P.101, 103, 
104, 107)
•   Always use a genuine 
Panasonic AC  adaptor 
(DMW-AC5PP: optional).
•  Do not use any other adaptors except a  genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor 
(DMW-MCA1; optional).
Motion picture button4  (P.61)
  About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of February 2009)
  The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar\
 to the 
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of \
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protectio\
n to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possib\
ility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advise\
d that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of u\
se of 
a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would 
recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
  •  Use the dedicated charger and battery.
 •  
Use of third party aftermarket batteries is not recommended. Such batter\
ies may not include 
internal safety design features that can protect the camera should the b\
attery fail. Damage 
resulting from the use of non-Panasonic batteries is not covered under t\
he warranty.
 •  This camera has a function identifying batteries that can be used, and t\
his function is 
compatible with the dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10PP). 
Battery 
(model- specific)
Charger (model - specific)
Charging light (CHARGE)
On:  Charging in progress, approx. 130 min. (Max.) 
Off:  Charging complete (Disconnect charger and battery when charging is comp\
lete.)
If light is flashing:  •
  Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is 
too high or too low (charging may not be completed).
      •
  Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
Connect to charger(Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.)
Fold out pins and 
plug into electrical outlet
Indoor electrical outlet
(charge at room temperature of 
10 °C - 35 °C (50 °F - 95 °F))
•  Do not insert  metal objects 
such as clips.
(Can cause fire)
 In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by ▲▼◄►.
Up cursor button ( ▲)•  Exposure compensation (P.49)
•  Auto bracket (P.49)
•  Multi aspect
2  (P.50)
•  White balance fine adjustment (P.72)
Right cursor button (►)•  Flash (P.43) 
						

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Inserting battery and card
Charging battery (Continued)
Battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation)
Do not touch terminal
Status indicatorSet the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position 
and open the lid
OPEN
LOCK
Release lever
Completely insert battery 
and card 
(both click into place)
Close lid Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.
 To  remove
•  To remove battery: •  To remove card:
   move lever in 
direction of arrow.
Lever   press down in center.
 
 Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this prod\
uct. Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on 
(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).
 The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memor\
y card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may b\
e slightly 
slower than advertised.
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
  The battery life
Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if fl\
ash, zoom, or LCD 
MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usag\
e).
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 320 pictures By CIPA standard in 
normal picture mode
Recording time Approx. 150 min 
Approx. 160 min 
 Recording conditions by CIPA standard   CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•  
Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 %
•  LCD monitor ON (The number of recordable  pictures decreases in AUTO POWER LCD, 
POWER LCD, and HIGH ANGLE 
 Mode)
•  Using Panasonic SD memory card (32 MB) 
•  Using the supplied battery
•  NORMAL PICTURE Mode •  First picture taken 30 sec. after power turned 
on (STABILIZER ‘AUTO’) 
•  1 picture taken per 30 sec. 
•  Full flash used for every other picture
•  Zoom operation for each picture 
(max. W  → max. T, or max. T  → max. W) •  Power turned off after each 10 pictures, 
battery allowed to cool
Number reduced if intervals longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter (75\
 pictures  / 80 
pictures  ) for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions.
Playback time Approx. 300 min
The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary s\
lightly according to battery and usage conditions.
Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
Approx. 90 min 
•  Continuous recording with ‘REC MODE’ set to ‘AVCHD Lite’ and ‘REC QUALITY’ to ‘SH’ Available recording time varies according to usage conditions and interva\
ls between recording.  Available recording time will be reduced when the camera is switched ‘\
ON’/‘OFF’, 
recording is stopped/started, or zoom operations are used frequently.
   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 be\
ing charged.   Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause b\
attery to expand.)   Do not disassemble or modify the charger.   If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching\
 end of lifespan. Please 
purchase a new battery.
   For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera, do not attempt to \
operate this camera with any non-Panasonic “after-market” brand battery.
   When charging:
   •  Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.
   •  Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
   •  Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.
   •  
Always remove from main socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if \
left in place).   Store battery in battery carrying case after use.   Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. by dropp\
ing  (can cause faults).
    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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Inserting battery and card
Charging battery (Continued)
Battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation)
Do not touch terminal
Status indicatorSet the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position 
and open the lid
OPEN
LOCK
Release lever
Completely insert battery 
and card 
(both click into place)
Close lid Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.
 To  remove
•  To remove battery: •  To remove card:
   move lever in 
direction of arrow.
Lever   press down in center.
 
 Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this prod\
uct. Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on 
(Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).
 The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD memor\
y card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may b\
e slightly 
slower than advertised.
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
  The battery life
Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if fl\
ash, zoom, or LCD 
MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usag\
e).
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 320 pictures By CIPA standard in 
normal picture mode
Recording time Approx. 150 min 
Approx. 160 min 
 Recording conditions by CIPA standard   CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•  
Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 %
•  LCD monitor ON (The number of recordable  pictures decreases in AUTO POWER LCD, 
POWER LCD, and HIGH ANGLE 
 Mode)
•  Using Panasonic SD memory card (32 MB) 
•  Using the supplied battery
•  NORMAL PICTURE Mode •  First picture taken 30 sec. after power turned 
on (STABILIZER ‘AUTO’) 
•  1 picture taken per 30 sec. 
•  Full flash used for every other picture
•  Zoom operation for each picture 
(max. W  → max. T, or max. T  → max. W) •  Power turned off after each 10 pictures, 
battery allowed to cool
Number reduced if intervals longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter (75\
 pictures  / 80 
pictures  ) for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions.
Playback time Approx. 300 min
The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary s\
lightly according to battery and usage conditions.
Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
Approx. 90 min 
•  Continuous recording with ‘REC MODE’ set to ‘AVCHD Lite’ and ‘REC QUALITY’ to ‘SH’ Available recording time varies according to usage conditions and interva\
ls between recording.  Available recording time will be reduced when the camera is switched ‘\
ON’/‘OFF’, 
recording is stopped/started, or zoom operations are used frequently.
   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 be\
ing charged.   Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause b\
attery to expand.)   Do not disassemble or modify the charger.   If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching\
 end of lifespan. Please 
purchase a new battery.
   For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera, do not attempt to \
operate this camera with any non-Panasonic “after-market” brand battery.
   When charging:
   •  Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.
   •  Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
   •  Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.
   •  
Always remove from main socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if \
left in place).   Store battery in battery carrying case after use.   Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. by dropp\
ing  (can cause faults).
    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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Inserting battery and card (Continued)Setting the clock( The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.)
Set REC/PLAY switch to  before turning on power.
Turn on the power‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’  will be displayed 
when power is turned on for the first time.
While this message is displayed
Press ‘MENU/SET’
Select the setting item (year, 
month, date, time, display order, 
time display format), and set.
Select the  setting item
Select the display formatSet the date, 
time, or  display.
•   To cancel → Press 
.
•  Setting example of display order and time display format[M/D/Y] [24HRS]: 12:34  APR.15.2009
[D/M/Y] [AM/PM]: PM 12:34  15.APR.2009
[Y/M/D] [24HRS]: 2009.4.15  12:34
  When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00, 
and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.
Set
Press ‘MENU/SET’
•   Turn on power again and check time display.
(Time and date can be displayed by pressing 
‘DISPLAY’ several times.)
REC/PLAY switch
   Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improper\
ly printed when printing 
pictures in digital photo center or when using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.90).
    Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. 
  After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if t\
he date is not displayed on the 
camera screen.
 To set local time at travel  destination
  ‘WORLD TIME’ (P.68)
Remaining battery and memory capacity
Pictures remaining ( P.124  P.126)Displayed when no card inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in mem\
ory)
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red (or status indicator flashed when LCD 
monitor is off), recharge or replace battery. (P.13)
When in operation
 (Card) or  (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, read\
ing, deleting, 
or formatting of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).
Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these 
cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operatio\
n again.
 It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as\
  electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).
 For model numbers and types, see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in \
memory  if not.
 Compatible memory cards (sold separately)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)•  SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB)
•  SDHC memory cards (4 GB - 32 GB)  Can only be used with devices compatible with SDHC 
memory cards. (Always read your device’s operating 
instructions before proceeding)
•  
Cards of over 4 GB may only be used if they have the SDHC logo. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already  been formatted with a computer or another device. (P.26)
 If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such as formatting, recording, and deleting cannot be performed.
 MultiMediaCards may also be used (for pictures only)
 Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB)
 Built-in memory is slower than SD memory card. ‘QVGA’ in ‘REC QUALITY’ (P.80) only can be available to record motion pictures in the built-in me\
mory. Clipboard pictures (P.81) are saved to built-in memory. Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.98).To change time setting
Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from 
SETUP menu (P.21), perform 
 and .
•  Clock settings will be saved for  approx. 3 months even after 
battery is removed, provided 
a fully-charged battery was 
installed in camera for the 24 
hours beforehand.
Switch 
(LOCK)
323232
SD memory card/
SDHC memory card  (sold separately)
SDHC logo 
						

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Inserting battery and card (Continued)Setting the clock( The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.)
Set REC/PLAY switch to  before turning on power.
Turn on the power‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’  will be displayed 
when power is turned on for the first time.
While this message is displayed
Press ‘MENU/SET’
Select the setting item (year, 
month, date, time, display order, 
time display format), and set.
Select the  setting item
Select the display formatSet the date, 
time, or  display.
•   To cancel → Press 
.
•  Setting example of display order and time display format[M/D/Y] [24HRS]: 12:34  APR.15.2009
[D/M/Y] [AM/PM]: PM 12:34  15.APR.2009
[Y/M/D] [24HRS]: 2009.4.15  12:34
  When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00, 
and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.
Set
Press ‘MENU/SET’
•   Turn on power again and check time display.
(Time and date can be displayed by pressing 
‘DISPLAY’ several times.)
REC/PLAY switch
   Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improper\
ly printed when printing 
pictures in digital photo center or when using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.90).
    Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. 
  After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if t\
he date is not displayed on the 
camera screen.
 To set local time at travel  destination
  ‘WORLD TIME’ (P.68)
Remaining battery and memory capacity
Pictures remaining ( P.124  P.126)Displayed when no card inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in mem\
ory)
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red (or status indicator flashed when LCD 
monitor is off), recharge or replace battery. (P.13)
When in operation
 (Card) or  (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, read\
ing, deleting, 
or formatting of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).
Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these 
cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operatio\
n again.
 It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as\
  electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).
 For model numbers and types, see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in \
memory  if not.
 Compatible memory cards (sold separately)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)•  SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB)
•  SDHC memory cards (4 GB - 32 GB)  Can only be used with devices compatible with SDHC 
memory cards. (Always read your device’s operating 
instructions before proceeding)
•  
Cards of over 4 GB may only be used if they have the SDHC logo. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already  been formatted with a computer or another device. (P.26)
 If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such as formatting, recording, and deleting cannot be performed.
 MultiMediaCards may also be used (for pictures only)
 Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB)
 Built-in memory is slower than SD memory card. ‘QVGA’ in ‘REC QUALITY’ (P.80) only can be available to record motion pictures in the built-in me\
mory. Clipboard pictures (P.81) are saved to built-in memory. Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.98).To change time setting
Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from 
SETUP menu (P.21), perform 
 and .
•  Clock settings will be saved for  approx. 3 months even after 
battery is removed, provided 
a fully-charged battery was 
installed in camera for the 24 
hours beforehand.
Switch 
(LOCK)
323232
SD memory card/
SDHC memory card  (sold separately)
SDHC logo 
						

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To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated\
 and setting 
can be changed from the menus.Using menus
Menu type
 To restore default settings  ‘RESET’ (P.24)
Bring up the menu
The selected 
item is 
displayed with 
an orange 
background.
Select SETUP menu
  Highlight   Select  and return 
to menu items
Turns 
orange
Select the item
Page(Zoom lever can 
be used to switch 
to next screen.)
Item
Select the setting
Settings
Selected 
setting
Finish•  When the REC/PLAY switch is set 
to , menu can be closed with a 
half-press of the shutter button.
Shutter button
 Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.
REC/PLAY switch
Camera ON/OFF switch (Example)  Change ‘VOLUME’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE Mode.
(REC/PLAY switch 
, Mode dial )
Mode dial
  REC menu MOTION PICTURE menu Changing image preferences 
(P.69 - 80)
•  Displays settings such as white  balance, sensitivity, aspect 
ratio, and picture size.
 REC menu REC menu
  MOTION PICTURE menu
 
 SETUP menuMaking the camera more 
convenient to use  (P.21 - 27)
•  Displays settings for ease of  use such as adjusting the clock 
and changing the beep sounds.
  PLAYBACK MODE menuViewing recorded pictures 
(P.85 - 88)
•  Choose a playback type to see slideshows or just your favorite 
pictures.
 PLAYBACK menuUsing your pictures (P.89 - 98)
•  Displays settings for using the images you have taken, 
including protecting, trimming, 
and handy settings for printing 
your pictures (DPOF).
  REC/PLAY switch 
						

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To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated\
 and setting 
can be changed from the menus.Using menus
Menu type
 To restore default settings  ‘RESET’ (P.24)
Bring up the menu
The selected 
item is 
displayed with 
an orange 
background.
Select SETUP menu
  Highlight   Select  and return 
to menu items
Turns 
orange
Select the item
Page(Zoom lever can 
be used to switch 
to next screen.)
Item
Select the setting
Settings
Selected 
setting
Finish•  When the REC/PLAY switch is set 
to , menu can be closed with a 
half-press of the shutter button.
Shutter button
 Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.
REC/PLAY switch
Camera ON/OFF switch (Example)  Change ‘VOLUME’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE Mode.
(REC/PLAY switch 
, Mode dial )
Mode dial
  REC menu MOTION PICTURE menu Changing image preferences 
(P.69 - 80)
•  Displays settings such as white  balance, sensitivity, aspect 
ratio, and picture size.
 REC menu REC menu
  MOTION PICTURE menu
 
 SETUP menuMaking the camera more 
convenient to use  (P.21 - 27)
•  Displays settings for ease of  use such as adjusting the clock 
and changing the beep sounds.
  PLAYBACK MODE menuViewing recorded pictures 
(P.85 - 88)
•  Choose a playback type to see slideshows or just your favorite 
pictures.
 PLAYBACK menuUsing your pictures (P.89 - 98)
•  Displays settings for using the images you have taken, 
including protecting, trimming, 
and handy settings for printing 
your pictures (DPOF).
  REC/PLAY switch 
						

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Using menus (Continued) Using SETUP menu
 Settings items displayed vary depending on recording mode.
Using Quick menu
Recording menu items can be called up easily.
Set to  
Display ‘Quick menu’
Hold
Quick menuSelect item and setting
Press
Select
Item
Setting
 CLOCK SET
Set the date and time. 
(P.17) Set time, date, and display format.
WORLD TIME
Set the local time at 
travel destination. (P.68) DESTINATION:   Set the local time at travel destination.
 HOME: Set date and time at home area.
TRAVEL DATE
Record the number of 
days elapsed in your 
travels. (P.67) TRAVEL SETUP
OFF
/SET (Register departure and return dates)
LOCATION
OFF /SET (Input name of destination.) (P.89)
BEEP
Change or mute the 
beep/shutter sounds. BEEP LEVEL
// : Mute/Low/High
BEEP TONE
 // : Change beep tone.
SHUTTER VOL.
// : Mute/Low/High
SHUTTER TONE
// : Change shutter tone.
VOLUME
Adjust volume of sound 
from speakers (7 levels). 0 • • LEVEL3 • • LEVEL6
•  Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when 
connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume 
to 0)
MONITOR
Adjust the brightness of 
the LCD monitor 
(7 levels). +1 - +3:  Brighter
±0:   Standard
−
1 - − 3: Darker
Item Settings, notes
Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the \
battery life,
and changing the beep sounds.
‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and 
battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.18)