Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs1 Operating Instructions

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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) 
						

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See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued)
LCD MODE
Make LCD monitor easier 
to see. OFF: 
Normal (cancel setting)
  AUTO POWER LCD:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on 
how bright it is around the camera.
  POWER LCD:
Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).
  HIGH ANGLE: Makes screen easier to see when taking pictures from 
high positions. (becomes harder to see from the front)
•  ‘HIGH ANGLE’ will be canceled when power is turned off 
(including POWER SAVE).
•  
Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes screen difficult to see.•  ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘HIGH ANGLE’ cannot be used in the following cases.During playback mode or menu screen display, or when 
connected to computer/printer.
• 
 ‘POWER LCD’ will be deactivated if no operations are performed for 30 
seconds while recording. (Brightness can be restored by pressing any bu\
tton)
•  Brightness/color of screen in ‘LCD MODE’ has no effect on pictures recorded.•  ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ cannot be set in playback mode.
•   The number of recordable pictures and the recording time are 
reduced when using ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘POWER LCD’.
DISPLAY SIZE
Change the display size 
of the menu. STANDARD
/LARGE
GUIDE LINE
Select recording 
information display and 
types of guidelines. 
(P.42) REC. INFO.
OFF
/ON  (Display recording information with guide lines.)
PATTERN
/   : Change the patterns of guide lines.
HISTOGRAM
Check subject brightness 
on graph. (P.42) OFF
/ON
 REC AREA Enables verification of 
the recordable area for 
a motion picture before 
recording. OFF
/ON
This section is not 
recorded.•  Recordable area displayed for motion 
pictures should be interpreted as a 
guideline.
•  When using extended optical zoom,  the recordable area may not always be 
displayed for certain zoom ratios.
•   This setting cannot be used with Intelligent 
Auto Mode.
Item Settings, notes
The ‘REC AREA’ menu item is not available in the DMC-ZS1.
ECONOMY
Turn off LCD monitor 
and power while not 
in use to save battery 
consumption. POWER SAVE
OFF
/2MIN./5 MIN./10MIN. : 
Automatically shut off power while not in use.
•   To restore →  Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on 
the power again.
•  Cannot be used in the following cases:  When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), 
when connected to computer/printer, during motion 
picture recording/playback, during slideshows 
•  Settings fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (below),  ‘5 MIN.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode or CLIPBOARD 
Mode, or ‘10 MIN.’ while slideshow is paused.
AUTO LCD OFF
OFF/15SEC./30SEC. :
LCD monitor is shut off if no operations are performed for 
a set period while recording. (Status indicator is illuminated 
while monitor is off.)
•  Cannot be used in the following cases: When using INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode, CLIPBOARD 
Mode, or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), 
when menu screen is displayed, when using self-timer 
setting or during motion picture recording.
•   To restore → Press any button.
AUTO REVIEW 
Automatically display 
pictures immediately 
after taking them. OFF: 
No auto review
1 SEC./2 SEC. :   Automatically display for 1 or 2 seconds.
HOLD:   Auto review screen remains until a button (other 
than the display button) is pressed
ZOOM:   Displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1 
second
•  Fixed to ‘2 SEC.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode.
•  In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘HI-SPEED  BURST’, and ‘FLASH BURST’ scene modes, ‘AUTO 
BRACKET’, ‘MULTI ASPECT 
’, ‘BURST’ Mode, or 
pictures with audio, auto review performed regardless of 
setting.
•  Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.
Item Settings, notes 
						

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See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued)
LCD MODE
Make LCD monitor easier 
to see. OFF: 
Normal (cancel setting)
  AUTO POWER LCD:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on 
how bright it is around the camera.
  POWER LCD:
Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).
  HIGH ANGLE: Makes screen easier to see when taking pictures from 
high positions. (becomes harder to see from the front)
•  ‘HIGH ANGLE’ will be canceled when power is turned off 
(including POWER SAVE).
•  
Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes screen difficult to see.•  ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘HIGH ANGLE’ cannot be used in the following cases.During playback mode or menu screen display, or when 
connected to computer/printer.
• 
 ‘POWER LCD’ will be deactivated if no operations are performed for 30 
seconds while recording. (Brightness can be restored by pressing any bu\
tton)
•  Brightness/color of screen in ‘LCD MODE’ has no effect on pictures recorded.•  ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ cannot be set in playback mode.
•   The number of recordable pictures and the recording time are 
reduced when using ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘POWER LCD’.
DISPLAY SIZE
Change the display size 
of the menu. STANDARD
/LARGE
GUIDE LINE
Select recording 
information display and 
types of guidelines. 
(P.42) REC. INFO.
OFF
/ON  (Display recording information with guide lines.)
PATTERN
/   : Change the patterns of guide lines.
HISTOGRAM
Check subject brightness 
on graph. (P.42) OFF
/ON
 REC AREA Enables verification of 
the recordable area for 
a motion picture before 
recording. OFF
/ON
This section is not 
recorded.•  Recordable area displayed for motion 
pictures should be interpreted as a 
guideline.
•  When using extended optical zoom,  the recordable area may not always be 
displayed for certain zoom ratios.
•   This setting cannot be used with Intelligent 
Auto Mode.
Item Settings, notes
The ‘REC AREA’ menu item is not available in the DMC-ZS1.
ECONOMY
Turn off LCD monitor 
and power while not 
in use to save battery 
consumption. POWER SAVE
OFF
/2MIN./5 MIN./10MIN. : 
Automatically shut off power while not in use.
•   To restore →  Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on 
the power again.
•  Cannot be used in the following cases:  When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), 
when connected to computer/printer, during motion 
picture recording/playback, during slideshows 
•  Settings fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (below),  ‘5 MIN.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode or CLIPBOARD 
Mode, or ‘10 MIN.’ while slideshow is paused.
AUTO LCD OFF
OFF/15SEC./30SEC. :
LCD monitor is shut off if no operations are performed for 
a set period while recording. (Status indicator is illuminated 
while monitor is off.)
•  Cannot be used in the following cases: When using INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode, CLIPBOARD 
Mode, or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), 
when menu screen is displayed, when using self-timer 
setting or during motion picture recording.
•   To restore → Press any button.
AUTO REVIEW 
Automatically display 
pictures immediately 
after taking them. OFF: 
No auto review
1 SEC./2 SEC. :   Automatically display for 1 or 2 seconds.
HOLD:   Auto review screen remains until a button (other 
than the display button) is pressed
ZOOM:   Displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1 
second
•  Fixed to ‘2 SEC.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode.
•  In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘HI-SPEED  BURST’, and ‘FLASH BURST’ scene modes, ‘AUTO 
BRACKET’, ‘MULTI ASPECT 
’, ‘BURST’ Mode, or 
pictures with audio, auto review performed regardless of 
setting.
•  Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.
Item Settings, notes 
						

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See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued)
 ZOOM RESUME
Remember the zoom 
ratio when turning power 
off. OFF
/ON
•  Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene  mode.
NO.RESET
Reset image file 
numbers.  YES/NO
•  
The folder number is updated and the file number starts 
from 0001. 
•   A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 
999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your 
computer, and format the built-in memory/card (P.26).
•   To reset folder number to 100:
First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the file 
numbers using ‘NO. RESET’. Then, select ‘YES’ on the 
folder number reset screen.
•  File numbers and folder numbers. (P.102, 121)
RESET
Reset to the default 
settings. RESET REC. SETTINGS?
YES/NO
RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?
YES/NO
•  Information registered in ‘FACE RECOG.’ 
 is reset if 
recording settings are reset.
•  Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be  reset:
Birthdays and names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes, 
‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘ZOOM RESUME’, 
‘FAVORITE’ in PLAYBACK menu (set to ‘OFF’), ‘ROTATE 
DISP.’ (set to ‘ON’).
•  Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
•  Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is  reset. This is not a fault.
USB MODE
Select communication 
method for when 
connecting camera to a 
computer or printer with 
USB connection cable. SELECT ON CONNECTION:
Select ‘PC’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ each time you connect to a 
computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.
 PictBridge (PTP) :   Select when connecting to a 
PictBridge-compatible printer
 PC: Select when connecting to a computer
Item Settings, notes
TV ASPECT
Change the aspect ratio 
when connected to a TV, 
etc. (PLAYBACK mode 
only). / 
•   When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long 
on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV cable is connected.)
HDMI MODE 
Set the output resolution 
when connected to a 
high-definition TV with 
an HDMI mini cable (sold 
separately). (P.108) AUTO:  
The output resolution is automatically 
determined based on information from the 
connected TV.
1080i:   Outputs 1080 effective scanning lines in 
interlaced format.
720p:   Outputs 720 effective scanning lines in 
progressive format.
480p:   Outputs 480 effective scanning lines in 
progressive format.
Interlaced and Progressive Formats
In ‘i’ = interlaced format (interlaced scanning), half of the 
effective scanning lines are displayed alternately every 
1/60 second. In ‘p’ = progressive format (progressive 
scanning), high-density video signals are sent 
simultaneously for all effective scanning lines every 1/60 
second.
The HDMI socket of this camera supports ‘1080i’ high 
definition video output.
To enjoy progressive video or high definition video, a TV 
compatible with these formats is required.
•  Even if ‘1080i’ is set, the motion picture is output at 720p  during playback.
•  If no video appears on the TV even though ‘AUTO’ is set,  try switching to ‘1080i’, ‘720p’, or ‘480p’ to adjust to a 
video format that can be displayed on your TV. (See the 
manual for your TV.)
•   This is activated when an HDMI mini cable (sold 
separately) is connected.
•  For further details, see P.108.
Item Settings, notes
The ‘HDMI MODE’ menu item is not available in the DMC-ZS1. 
						

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See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued)
 ZOOM RESUME
Remember the zoom 
ratio when turning power 
off. OFF
/ON
•  Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene  mode.
NO.RESET
Reset image file 
numbers.  YES/NO
•  
The folder number is updated and the file number starts 
from 0001. 
•   A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 
999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your 
computer, and format the built-in memory/card (P.26).
•   To reset folder number to 100:
First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the file 
numbers using ‘NO. RESET’. Then, select ‘YES’ on the 
folder number reset screen.
•  File numbers and folder numbers. (P.102, 121)
RESET
Reset to the default 
settings. RESET REC. SETTINGS?
YES/NO
RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?
YES/NO
•  Information registered in ‘FACE RECOG.’ 
 is reset if 
recording settings are reset.
•  Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be  reset:
Birthdays and names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes, 
‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘ZOOM RESUME’, 
‘FAVORITE’ in PLAYBACK menu (set to ‘OFF’), ‘ROTATE 
DISP.’ (set to ‘ON’).
•  Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
•  Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is  reset. This is not a fault.
USB MODE
Select communication 
method for when 
connecting camera to a 
computer or printer with 
USB connection cable. SELECT ON CONNECTION:
Select ‘PC’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ each time you connect to a 
computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.
 PictBridge (PTP) :   Select when connecting to a 
PictBridge-compatible printer
 PC: Select when connecting to a computer
Item Settings, notes
TV ASPECT
Change the aspect ratio 
when connected to a TV, 
etc. (PLAYBACK mode 
only). / 
•   When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long 
on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV cable is connected.)
HDMI MODE 
Set the output resolution 
when connected to a 
high-definition TV with 
an HDMI mini cable (sold 
separately). (P.108) AUTO:  
The output resolution is automatically 
determined based on information from the 
connected TV.
1080i:   Outputs 1080 effective scanning lines in 
interlaced format.
720p:   Outputs 720 effective scanning lines in 
progressive format.
480p:   Outputs 480 effective scanning lines in 
progressive format.
Interlaced and Progressive Formats
In ‘i’ = interlaced format (interlaced scanning), half of the 
effective scanning lines are displayed alternately every 
1/60 second. In ‘p’ = progressive format (progressive 
scanning), high-density video signals are sent 
simultaneously for all effective scanning lines every 1/60 
second.
The HDMI socket of this camera supports ‘1080i’ high 
definition video output.
To enjoy progressive video or high definition video, a TV 
compatible with these formats is required.
•  Even if ‘1080i’ is set, the motion picture is output at 720p  during playback.
•  If no video appears on the TV even though ‘AUTO’ is set,  try switching to ‘1080i’, ‘720p’, or ‘480p’ to adjust to a 
video format that can be displayed on your TV. (See the 
manual for your TV.)
•   This is activated when an HDMI mini cable (sold 
separately) is connected.
•  For further details, see P.108.
Item Settings, notes
The ‘HDMI MODE’ menu item is not available in the DMC-ZS1. 
						

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See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued)
VIERA Link 
Enable automatic linking 
with other VIERA Link-
compatible devices, 
and operability with a 
VIERA remote control 
when connecting via an 
HDMI mini cable (sold 
separately) (P.109).OFF:  
Operations must be performed via the camera’s own 
buttons.
ON:    Operations may be performed via the remote control  of the VIERA Link-compatible device. 
(Not all operations will be available.) Operability of 
the camera’s own buttons will be limited.
•  Works when connected via an HDMI mini cable  (sold separately).
VERSION DISP.
Check the version of the 
camera firmware.
Current version is  displayed.
FORMAT
Use when ‘BUILT-IN 
MEMORY ERROR’ 
or ‘MEMORY CARD 
ERROR’ appears, or 
when formatting the built-
in memory or card. 
When a card/built-in 
memory is formatted, 
the data cannot be 
restored. Check the 
content of the card/
built-in memory 
carefully before 
formatting. YES/NO
•   This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.13) or AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). 
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in 
memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)
•   Always format cards with this camera.
•   All picture data including protected pictures will be 
deleted. (P.97)
•  Do not turn off power or perform other operations during  formatting.
•  Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be  successfully completed.
•  Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.
LANGUAGE
Change display 
language.ENGLISH / DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) / ESPAÑOL (Spanish) / ITALIANO (Italian) /  ¤ (Chinese) / ÔŠ  (Japanese) Not displayed on DMC-ZS3P/DMC-ZS1P.
Item Settings, notes
The ‘VIERA Link’ menu item is not available in the DMC-ZS1.
ItemSettings, notes
 DEMO MODE
View demonstration of 
functions. JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.: 
(Only during recording)
Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on 
graph. (Estimate)
Movement detection Jitter
Large ← Small → Large
•  When the REC/PLAY switch is , a guidance message 
is displayed that asks the user to switch to .
•   To stop→ Press display button (P.12).
•  Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.
•  Use the movement detection demo with objects with  contrasting coloring.
AUTO DEMO: View introductory slideshow
OFF/ON
•   To close →  Press ‘MENU/SET’ 
•  If the camera is left switched on while connected to the  AC adapter (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately) and with no 
card inserted, the demo will automatically begin whenever 
no operations are performed for approx. 2 minutes. 
						

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See P.18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued)
VIERA Link 
Enable automatic linking 
with other VIERA Link-
compatible devices, 
and operability with a 
VIERA remote control 
when connecting via an 
HDMI mini cable (sold 
separately) (P.109).OFF:  
Operations must be performed via the camera’s own 
buttons.
ON:    Operations may be performed via the remote control  of the VIERA Link-compatible device. 
(Not all operations will be available.) Operability of 
the camera’s own buttons will be limited.
•  Works when connected via an HDMI mini cable  (sold separately).
VERSION DISP.
Check the version of the 
camera firmware.
Current version is  displayed.
FORMAT
Use when ‘BUILT-IN 
MEMORY ERROR’ 
or ‘MEMORY CARD 
ERROR’ appears, or 
when formatting the built-
in memory or card. 
When a card/built-in 
memory is formatted, 
the data cannot be 
restored. Check the 
content of the card/
built-in memory 
carefully before 
formatting. YES/NO
•   This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.13) or AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). 
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in 
memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)
•   Always format cards with this camera.
•   All picture data including protected pictures will be 
deleted. (P.97)
•  Do not turn off power or perform other operations during  formatting.
•  Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be  successfully completed.
•  Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.
LANGUAGE
Change display 
language.ENGLISH / DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) / ESPAÑOL (Spanish) / ITALIANO (Italian) /  ¤ (Chinese) / ÔŠ  (Japanese) Not displayed on DMC-ZS3P/DMC-ZS1P.
Item Settings, notes
The ‘VIERA Link’ menu item is not available in the DMC-ZS1.
ItemSettings, notes
 DEMO MODE
View demonstration of 
functions. JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.: 
(Only during recording)
Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on 
graph. (Estimate)
Movement detection Jitter
Large ← Small → Large
•  When the REC/PLAY switch is , a guidance message 
is displayed that asks the user to switch to .
•   To stop→ Press display button (P.12).
•  Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.
•  Use the movement detection demo with objects with  contrasting coloring.
AUTO DEMO: View introductory slideshow
OFF/ON
•   To close →  Press ‘MENU/SET’ 
•  If the camera is left switched on while connected to the  AC adapter (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately) and with no 
card inserted, the demo will automatically begin whenever 
no operations are performed for approx. 2 minutes. 
						

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Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (P.17).
Holding the camera/Direction detection function
Mode dial
Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for 
approx. 1 second.
Set to  
 :  Pictures and motion pictures can be taken.
 :  The captured pictures and motion pictures can be 
played back.
Set to the desired recording mode 
Aim the camera and shoot
Status indicator Shutter button
Motion picture button
•  Motion pictures can be recorded  immediately by pressing the 
motion picture button.
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS1 see P.30.
Flash AF assist lamp
•  Stand with your arms close to your body and with 
your legs apart.
•  Do not touch the lens.
•  Do not block the microphone when recording audio.  (P.12)
•  Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it  from close range.
•  Pictures taken with camera held vertically can  automatically be displayed vertically in playback.
(Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.94) is ‘ON’) 
Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically 
if taken with camera facing upwards or downwards. 
Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during 
playback.
Align to 
correct mode The current mode will be displayed on the 
LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.
INTELLIGENT AUTO 
ModeTake images with automatic settings (P.32).
NORMAL PICTURE ModeTake images with customized settings (P.35).
MY SCN MODETaking images in frequently-used scene 
modes (P.60).
SCENE MODETake images according to scene (P.51).
CLIPBOARD ModeTake pictures as memos (P.81).
Taking still pictures
Press the shutter button
Gently press the shutter button
Press halfway
(Adjust the focus)
Press and hold the shutter 
button to take picture
Press fully
Recording motion pictures
Press the motion picture button
Press the motion picture button 
to start recording
Press the motion picture button 
again to finish recording
•  Motion pictures cannot be recorded in  
(CLIPBOARD Mode). (P.61) 
						

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Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (P.17).
Holding the camera/Direction detection function
Mode dial
Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for 
approx. 1 second.
Set to  
 :  Pictures and motion pictures can be taken.
 :  The captured pictures and motion pictures can be 
played back.
Set to the desired recording mode 
Aim the camera and shoot
Status indicator Shutter button
Motion picture button
•  Motion pictures can be recorded  immediately by pressing the 
motion picture button.
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS1 see P.30.
Flash AF assist lamp
•  Stand with your arms close to your body and with 
your legs apart.
•  Do not touch the lens.
•  Do not block the microphone when recording audio.  (P.12)
•  Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it  from close range.
•  Pictures taken with camera held vertically can  automatically be displayed vertically in playback.
(Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.94) is ‘ON’) 
Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically 
if taken with camera facing upwards or downwards. 
Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during 
playback.
Align to 
correct mode The current mode will be displayed on the 
LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.
INTELLIGENT AUTO 
ModeTake images with automatic settings (P.32).
NORMAL PICTURE ModeTake images with customized settings (P.35).
MY SCN MODETaking images in frequently-used scene 
modes (P.60).
SCENE MODETake images according to scene (P.51).
CLIPBOARD ModeTake pictures as memos (P.81).
Taking still pictures
Press the shutter button
Gently press the shutter button
Press halfway
(Adjust the focus)
Press and hold the shutter 
button to take picture
Press fully
Recording motion pictures
Press the motion picture button
Press the motion picture button 
to start recording
Press the motion picture button 
again to finish recording
•  Motion pictures cannot be recorded in  
(CLIPBOARD Mode). (P.61) 
						

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Basic shooting operation 
Holding the camera/Direction detection function
Mode dial
Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for 
approx. 1 second.
Set to  
 :  Pictures and motion pictures can be taken.
 :  The captured pictures and motion pictures can be 
played back.
Set to the desired recording mode 
Aim the camera and shoot
(Press the shutter button)
Press halfway
(Adjust the focus)
Press fully
When recording motion pictures, 
fully press the shutter button one 
more time to end recording.
Status indicator Shutter button
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS3, see P.28.
Please set the clock before shooting (P.17).
Flash
AF assist lamp
•  Stand with your arms close to your body and with 
your legs apart.
•  Do not touch the lens.
•  Do not block the microphone when recording audio.  (P.12)
•  Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it  from close range.
•  Pictures taken with camera held vertically can  automatically be displayed vertically in playback.
(Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.94) is ‘ON’) 
Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically 
if taken with camera facing upwards or downwards. 
Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during 
playback.
Align to 
correct mode The current mode will be displayed on the 
LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.
INTELLIGENT AUTO 
ModeTake pictures with automatic settings (P.32).
NORMAL PICTURE ModeTake pictures with customized settings (P.35).
MY SCENE MODETaking pictures in frequently-used scene 
modes (P.60).
SCENE MODETake pictures according to scene (P.51).
MOTION PICTURE ModeTake motion pictures (P.64).
CLIPBOARD ModeTake pictures as memos (P.81).