Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs10 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Owner’s Manual 
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-ZS10
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Contents
Before use
Before use .............................................. 5About GPS .................................................... 7
Standard Accessories ........................... 8
Names of parts....................................... 9
Preparations
Charging battery .................................. 10Guidelines for number of recordable 
pictures and operating time ......................... 11
Inserting and removing the card 
(optional)/the battery ........................... 12
Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC 
coupler (optional) instead of the battery ...... 13
Picture save destination 
(cards and built-in memory) ........................ 14
Remaining battery and memory capacity .... 15
Recording capacity guidelines 
(pictures/recording time) ............................. 15
How to operate the camera................. 16Touch operations ......................................... 17
Setting the clock .................................. 18To change time setting ................................ 19
Basics
Sequence of operations ...................... 20
Taking pictures with your own settings 
[Program AE] Mode ............................. 22
How to adjust focus ............................ 23
Touching the screen and recording 
(Touch Shutter function) ..................... 24
Touching the screen and adjusting the 
focus and exposure 
(Touch AF/AE function) ....................... 25
Taking pictures with automatic settings 
[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 26
Automatic Scene Detection ......................... 26
About flash .................................................. 27
About Happy colors ..................................... 27
[Motion Deblur] ............................................ 27
[iHandheld Nite Shot] .................................. 27
AF Tracking ................................................. 28
[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions .............. 29
Taking motion pictures ....................... 30
Viewing your pictures 
[Normal Play] ....................................... 32
Viewing motion pictures .............................. 33Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” ... 34
Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” ... 34
Viewing pictures by their recording date 
“Calendar Playback” .................................... 35
Deleting pictures ................................. 36To delete multiple (up to 100)/
To delete all pictures ................................... 37
Setting the menu ................................. 38Menu type ................................................... 40
Using Quick menu ....................................... 41
Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 42[Clock Set] ................................................... 42
[Auto Clock Set] .......................................... 42
[World Time] ................................................ 42
[Travel Date] ................................................ 42
[Beep] .......................................................... 42
[Volume] ...................................................... 43
[Cust.Set Mem.] .......................................... 43
[LCD Mode] ................................................. 43
[Guide Line] ................................................. 43
[Histogram] .................................................. 44
[Rec Area] ................................................... 44
[Zoom Resume] ........................................... 44
[Economy] ................................................... 45
[Auto Review] .............................................. 45
[No.Reset] ................................................... 46
[Reset] ......................................................... 46
[USB Mode] ................................................. 46
[Output] ....................................................... 47
[VIERA Link] ................................................ 47
[3D Playback] .............................................. 47
[Rotate Disp.] .............................................. 48
[Version Disp.] ............................................. 48
[Format] ....................................................... 48
[Calibration] ................................................. 49
[Language] .................................................. 49
[Demo Mode] ............................................... 49
Application (Record)
Taking pictures with zoom .................. 50Using the zoom by performing touch 
operations ................................................... 50
Zoom types and use .................................... 51
Taking pictures with flash ................... 52
Taking close-up pictures .................... 54
[Macro Zoom] .............................................. 54
Focus range ................................................ 55
Taking pictures with self-timer ........... 56
Taking pictures with Exposure 
Compensation ...................................... 57
Recording while exposure is changed 
automatically ([Auto Bracket]) ..................... 57
Determine aperture and shutter speed 
and record  ........................................... 58
[Aperture-Priority] Mode .............................. 58
[Shutter-Priority] Mode ................................ 58
[Manual Exposure] Mode ............................ 59
Register your own settings and record 
[Custom] Mode .................................... 60
[Cust.Set Mem.] .......................................... 60
[Custom] ...................................................... 60
Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] ....................................... 61
[My Scene Mode] ........................................ 62
[Portrait] ....................................................... 62
[Soft Skin] .................................................... 62
[Transform] .................................................. 62
[Self Portrait] ............................................... 63
[Scenery] ..................................................... 63
[Panorama Assist] ....................................... 63
[Sports] ........................................................ 64
[Night Portrait] ............................................. 64
[Night Scenery] ............................................ 64
[Handheld Night Shot] ................................. 64
[Food] .......................................................... 64
[Party] .......................................................... 65
[Candle Light] .............................................. 65
[Baby] .......................................................... 65
[Pet] ............................................................. 65
[Sunset] ....................................................... 66
[High Sens.] ................................................. 66
[Flash Burst] ................................................ 66
[Starry Sky] .................................................. 66
[Fireworks] ................................................... 67 [Beach] ........................................................ 67
[Snow] ......................................................... 67
[Aerial Photo] ............................................... 67
[Pin Hole] ..................................................... 67
[Film Grain] .................................................. 67
[High Dynamic] ............................................ 67
[Photo Frame] ............................................. 68
[Underwater] ................................................ 68
[High Speed Movie] ..................................... 68
Recording 3D still pictures 
[3D Photo Mode] .................................. 69
Burst function ...................................... 70
Recording with the Face Recognition 
function [Face Recog.] ........................ 72
Registering face pictures  ............................ 73
Editing or deleting information about 
registered persons  ..................................... 74
Recording the place of recording 
with GPS ............................................... 75
Using GPS .................................................. 76
Executing positioning immediately and 
updating your current location ..................... 78
Changing the recorded place name 
information .................................................. 79
Registering your current location as a 
landmark ..................................................... 80
Changing the display of location name 
information .................................................. 81
Using GPS to set the clock  ........................ 81
Useful features for travel .................... 82[Travel Date] ................................................ 82
[World Time]  ............................................... 83
Entering Text ........................................ 84 
						

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Contents
Before use
Before use .............................................. 5About GPS .................................................... 7
Standard Accessories ........................... 8
Names of parts....................................... 9
Preparations
Charging battery .................................. 10Guidelines for number of recordable 
pictures and operating time ......................... 11
Inserting and removing the card 
(optional)/the battery ........................... 12
Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC 
coupler (optional) instead of the battery ...... 13
Picture save destination 
(cards and built-in memory) ........................ 14
Remaining battery and memory capacity .... 15
Recording capacity guidelines 
(pictures/recording time) ............................. 15
How to operate the camera................. 16Touch operations ......................................... 17
Setting the clock .................................. 18To change time setting ................................ 19
Basics
Sequence of operations ...................... 20
Taking pictures with your own settings 
[Program AE] Mode ............................. 22
How to adjust focus ............................ 23
Touching the screen and recording 
(Touch Shutter function) ..................... 24
Touching the screen and adjusting the 
focus and exposure 
(Touch AF/AE function) ....................... 25
Taking pictures with automatic settings 
[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 26
Automatic Scene Detection ......................... 26
About flash .................................................. 27
About Happy colors ..................................... 27
[Motion Deblur] ............................................ 27
[iHandheld Nite Shot] .................................. 27
AF Tracking ................................................. 28
[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions .............. 29
Taking motion pictures ....................... 30
Viewing your pictures 
[Normal Play] ....................................... 32
Viewing motion pictures .............................. 33Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” ... 34
Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” ... 34
Viewing pictures by their recording date 
“Calendar Playback” .................................... 35
Deleting pictures ................................. 36To delete multiple (up to 100)/
To delete all pictures ................................... 37
Setting the menu ................................. 38Menu type ................................................... 40
Using Quick menu ....................................... 41
Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 42[Clock Set] ................................................... 42
[Auto Clock Set] .......................................... 42
[World Time] ................................................ 42
[Travel Date] ................................................ 42
[Beep] .......................................................... 42
[Volume] ...................................................... 43
[Cust.Set Mem.] .......................................... 43
[LCD Mode] ................................................. 43
[Guide Line] ................................................. 43
[Histogram] .................................................. 44
[Rec Area] ................................................... 44
[Zoom Resume] ........................................... 44
[Economy] ................................................... 45
[Auto Review] .............................................. 45
[No.Reset] ................................................... 46
[Reset] ......................................................... 46
[USB Mode] ................................................. 46
[Output] ....................................................... 47
[VIERA Link] ................................................ 47
[3D Playback] .............................................. 47
[Rotate Disp.] .............................................. 48
[Version Disp.] ............................................. 48
[Format] ....................................................... 48
[Calibration] ................................................. 49
[Language] .................................................. 49
[Demo Mode] ............................................... 49
Application (Record)
Taking pictures with zoom .................. 50Using the zoom by performing touch 
operations ................................................... 50
Zoom types and use .................................... 51
Taking pictures with flash ................... 52
Taking close-up pictures .................... 54
[Macro Zoom] .............................................. 54
Focus range ................................................ 55
Taking pictures with self-timer ........... 56
Taking pictures with Exposure 
Compensation ...................................... 57
Recording while exposure is changed 
automatically ([Auto Bracket]) ..................... 57
Determine aperture and shutter speed 
and record  ........................................... 58
[Aperture-Priority] Mode .............................. 58
[Shutter-Priority] Mode ................................ 58
[Manual Exposure] Mode ............................ 59
Register your own settings and record 
[Custom] Mode .................................... 60
[Cust.Set Mem.] .......................................... 60
[Custom] ...................................................... 60
Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] ....................................... 61
[My Scene Mode] ........................................ 62
[Portrait] ....................................................... 62
[Soft Skin] .................................................... 62
[Transform] .................................................. 62
[Self Portrait] ............................................... 63
[Scenery] ..................................................... 63
[Panorama Assist] ....................................... 63
[Sports] ........................................................ 64
[Night Portrait] ............................................. 64
[Night Scenery] ............................................ 64
[Handheld Night Shot] ................................. 64
[Food] .......................................................... 64
[Party] .......................................................... 65
[Candle Light] .............................................. 65
[Baby] .......................................................... 65
[Pet] ............................................................. 65
[Sunset] ....................................................... 66
[High Sens.] ................................................. 66
[Flash Burst] ................................................ 66
[Starry Sky] .................................................. 66
[Fireworks] ................................................... 67 [Beach] ........................................................ 67
[Snow] ......................................................... 67
[Aerial Photo] ............................................... 67
[Pin Hole] ..................................................... 67
[Film Grain] .................................................. 67
[High Dynamic] ............................................ 67
[Photo Frame] ............................................. 68
[Underwater] ................................................ 68
[High Speed Movie] ..................................... 68
Recording 3D still pictures 
[3D Photo Mode] .................................. 69
Burst function ...................................... 70
Recording with the Face Recognition 
function [Face Recog.] ........................ 72
Registering face pictures  ............................ 73
Editing or deleting information about 
registered persons  ..................................... 74
Recording the place of recording 
with GPS ............................................... 75
Using GPS .................................................. 76
Executing positioning immediately and 
updating your current location ..................... 78
Changing the recorded place name 
information .................................................. 79
Registering your current location as a 
landmark ..................................................... 80
Changing the display of location name 
information .................................................. 81
Using GPS to set the clock  ........................ 81
Useful features for travel .................... 82[Travel Date] ................................................ 82
[World Time]  ............................................... 83
Entering Text ........................................ 84 
						

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Contents (Continued)Before use
 
■Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, 
or pressure.
 
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, 
which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera 
body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or 
prevent recording.
 • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface
 • Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag
 • Adding accessories to the camera strap
 • Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor
The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or 
waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust 
or sand, or where water can come into contact with the 
camera.
 
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, 
which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material 
may enter the camera through the lens or openings around 
buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions 
may damage the camera and such damage may not be 
repairable.
 • In extremely dusty or sandy places
 • In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water
 
■ Condensation (lens clouding) 
 
●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to 
sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these 
conditions, which may make the lens dirty, cause mold, or 
damage the camera.
 
●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait 
about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts 
to the surrounding temperature, clouded lenses will clear 
naturally.
Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 85[Aspect Ratio] .............................................. 85
[Picture Size] ............................................... 85
[Quality] ....................................................... 86
[Sensitivity] .................................................. 86
[White Balance] ........................................... 87
[AF Mode] .................................................... 89
[Quick AF]  .................................................... 90
[Face Recog.] .............................................. 91
[Metering Mode] .......................................... 91
[i.Exposure] ................................................. 91
[Min. Shtr Speed] ........................................ 92
[i.Resolution] ............................................... 92
[Digital Zoom] .............................................. 92
[Burst] .......................................................... 93
[Color Mode] ................................................ 93
[AF Assist  Lamp] ......................................... 93
[Red-Eye Removal] ..................................... 94
[Stabilizer] ................................................... 94
[Date Stamp] ............................................... 95
[Clock Set] ................................................... 95
Using the [Motion Picture] menu ....... 96[Rec Mode] .................................................. 96
[Rec Quality] ................................................ 97
[Active Mode] .............................................. 98
[Continuous AF]  ........................................... 98
[Wind Cut] ................................................... 98
Recording still pictures while a 
motion picture is being recorded ....... 99
Application (View)
Editing motion pictures .................... 100Capturing still pictures from motion 
pictures ...................................................... 100
Splitting up motion pictures ....................... 100
Playing back still pictures recorded 
using the burst function ................... 101
Different playback methods 
[Playback Mode] ................................ 102
[Slide Show] .............................................. 102
[Filtering Play] ........................................... 104
[Calendar] .................................................. 104
Using the [Playback] menu............... 105[Upload Set] .............................................. 105
[Title Edit] .................................................. 106
[Place-Name Edit] ..................................... 107
[Text Stamp] .............................................. 108
[Video Divide] ............................................ 109
[Resize] ..................................................... 110
[Cropping] .................................................. 111
[Favorite] ................................................... 112
[Print Set] .................................................. 113
[Protect] ..................................................... 114
[Face Rec Edit] .......................................... 114
[Copy] ........................................................ 115
Connecting with other devices
Viewing on TV screen ....................... 116Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket .......... 117
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ..... 118
Viewing 3D still pictures ............................ 119
Keep the recorded still pictures and 
motion pictures .................................. 121
Copy by inserting the SD card into the 
recorder ..................................................... 121
Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables ... 121
Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to 
your computer  .......................................... 122
Keeping the 3D still pictures ...................... 122
Using with your PC ............................ 123Copying still pictures and motion 
pictures   ..................................................... 124
Uploading pictures to image-sharing 
websites .................................................... 126
Printing ............................................... 127Printing multiple pictures ........................... 128
Print with date and text .............................. 128
Making print settings on the camera ......... 129
Others
List of LCD monitor displays ............ 130
Message displays .............................. 132
Q&A  Troubleshooting ...................... 134
Usage cautions and notes ................ 141
User License Agreement for Location 
Name Data ................................................ 145 
						

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Contents (Continued)Before use
 
■Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, 
or pressure.
 
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, 
which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera 
body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or 
prevent recording.
 • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface
 • Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag
 • Adding accessories to the camera strap
 • Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor
The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or 
waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust 
or sand, or where water can come into contact with the 
camera.
 
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, 
which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material 
may enter the camera through the lens or openings around 
buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions 
may damage the camera and such damage may not be 
repairable.
 • In extremely dusty or sandy places
 • In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water
 
■ Condensation (lens clouding) 
 
●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to 
sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these 
conditions, which may make the lens dirty, cause mold, or 
damage the camera.
 
●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait 
about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts 
to the surrounding temperature, clouded lenses will clear 
naturally.
Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 85[Aspect Ratio] .............................................. 85
[Picture Size] ............................................... 85
[Quality] ....................................................... 86
[Sensitivity] .................................................. 86
[White Balance] ........................................... 87
[AF Mode] .................................................... 89
[Quick AF]  .................................................... 90
[Face Recog.] .............................................. 91
[Metering Mode] .......................................... 91
[i.Exposure] ................................................. 91
[Min. Shtr Speed] ........................................ 92
[i.Resolution] ............................................... 92
[Digital Zoom] .............................................. 92
[Burst] .......................................................... 93
[Color Mode] ................................................ 93
[AF Assist  Lamp] ......................................... 93
[Red-Eye Removal] ..................................... 94
[Stabilizer] ................................................... 94
[Date Stamp] ............................................... 95
[Clock Set] ................................................... 95
Using the [Motion Picture] menu ....... 96[Rec Mode] .................................................. 96
[Rec Quality] ................................................ 97
[Active Mode] .............................................. 98
[Continuous AF]  ........................................... 98
[Wind Cut] ................................................... 98
Recording still pictures while a 
motion picture is being recorded ....... 99
Application (View)
Editing motion pictures .................... 100Capturing still pictures from motion 
pictures ...................................................... 100
Splitting up motion pictures ....................... 100
Playing back still pictures recorded 
using the burst function ................... 101
Different playback methods 
[Playback Mode] ................................ 102
[Slide Show] .............................................. 102
[Filtering Play] ........................................... 104
[Calendar] .................................................. 104
Using the [Playback] menu............... 105[Upload Set] .............................................. 105
[Title Edit] .................................................. 106
[Place-Name Edit] ..................................... 107
[Text Stamp] .............................................. 108
[Video Divide] ............................................ 109
[Resize] ..................................................... 110
[Cropping] .................................................. 111
[Favorite] ................................................... 112
[Print Set] .................................................. 113
[Protect] ..................................................... 114
[Face Rec Edit] .......................................... 114
[Copy] ........................................................ 115
Connecting with other devices
Viewing on TV screen ....................... 116Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket .......... 117
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ..... 118
Viewing 3D still pictures ............................ 119
Keep the recorded still pictures and 
motion pictures .................................. 121
Copy by inserting the SD card into the 
recorder ..................................................... 121
Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables ... 121
Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to 
your computer  .......................................... 122
Keeping the 3D still pictures ...................... 122
Using with your PC ............................ 123Copying still pictures and motion 
pictures   ..................................................... 124
Uploading pictures to image-sharing 
websites .................................................... 126
Printing ............................................... 127Printing multiple pictures ........................... 128
Print with date and text .............................. 128
Making print settings on the camera ......... 129
Others
List of LCD monitor displays ............ 130
Message displays .............................. 132
Q&A  Troubleshooting ...................... 134
Usage cautions and notes ................ 141
User License Agreement for Location 
Name Data ................................................ 145 
						

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Before use (Continued)
 
■Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for \
example), 
always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record corr\
ectly. 
 
■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the came\
ra or card 
prevent recording.
 
■Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for pu\
rposes other 
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may 
be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
 
■Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” ( →141)
 About GPS
 
■
About the camera’s location name information
Before using the camera, read “User License Agreement for Location Name Data”. ( →145)
 
■When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera’\
s power 
is off.
 • Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters. During airplane takeoff and landing or in other restricted area, set [GPS Setting] to [OFF] or\
 
, then turn the camera’s power off. (→76)
 • When [GPS Setting] is [ON], power will drain from the battery even if th\
e camera’s  power is OFF.
 
■Recording location information 
 • The names of recording locations and landmarks (such as buildings) are\
 current as of December 2010. These will not be updated.
 • Depending on the country or area, limited location name and landmark inf\
ormation  may be available.
 
■Positioning
 • Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signals from the GPS satellites. (→75)
 
• Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approximately 2 to 3 minutes\
 
to successfully execute positioning under the following conditions; when\
 
positioning is executed for the first time, or when positioning is execu\
ted after 
the camera is turned off with the [GPS Setting] set to 
 and then turned on 
again or when [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF].
 • Because the positions of the GPS satellites are constantly changing, dep\
ending on  the recording location and conditions, it may not be possible to positio\
n such satellites 
accurately, or positioning discrepancy may occur.
 
■When using in another country
 • GPS may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighbor\
ing China. (Current as of December 2010)
 • Some countries or regions may regulate the use of GPS or related technol\
ogy.  Because this camera has a GPS function, before taking it into another co\
untry, check 
with the embassy or your travel agency whether there are any restriction\
s on bringing 
cameras with a GPS function. 
						

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Before use (Continued)
 
■Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for \
example), 
always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record corr\
ectly. 
 
■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the came\
ra or card 
prevent recording.
 
■Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for pu\
rposes other 
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may 
be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
 
■Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” ( →141)
 About GPS
 
■
About the camera’s location name information
Before using the camera, read “User License Agreement for Location Name Data”. ( →145)
 
■When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera’\
s power 
is off.
 • Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters. During airplane takeoff and landing or in other restricted area, set [GPS Setting] to [OFF] or\
 
, then turn the camera’s power off. (→76)
 • When [GPS Setting] is [ON], power will drain from the battery even if th\
e camera’s  power is OFF.
 
■Recording location information 
 • The names of recording locations and landmarks (such as buildings) are\
 current as of December 2010. These will not be updated.
 • Depending on the country or area, limited location name and landmark inf\
ormation  may be available.
 
■Positioning
 • Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signals from the GPS satellites. (→75)
 
• Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approximately 2 to 3 minutes\
 
to successfully execute positioning under the following conditions; when\
 
positioning is executed for the first time, or when positioning is execu\
ted after 
the camera is turned off with the [GPS Setting] set to 
 and then turned on 
again or when [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF].
 • Because the positions of the GPS satellites are constantly changing, dep\
ending on  the recording location and conditions, it may not be possible to positio\
n such satellites 
accurately, or positioning discrepancy may occur.
 
■When using in another country
 • GPS may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighbor\
ing China. (Current as of December 2010)
 • Some countries or regions may regulate the use of GPS or related technol\
ogy.  Because this camera has a GPS function, before taking it into another co\
untry, check 
with the embassy or your travel agency whether there are any restriction\
s on bringing 
cameras with a GPS function. 
						

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Names of parts
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
 
●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the 
camera was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.
 
●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. 
●Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. 
●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. 
●Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
 
■Optional accessories
 •Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory 
when you are not using a card. ( →14)
 • 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.
Mode dial
Flash 
(→52)
Self-timer indicator (→56)/AF Assist Lamp (→93)
Lens barrel
Lens 
(→5, 143)
LCD monitor (→43, 130)
REC/PLAY switch (→20)
[EXPOSURE] button (→58)
Cursor button
[DISP.] button
[Q.MENU]/[
 / ] button
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 
(→116, 121, 127)
 
●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. 
●How to operate the camera ( →16)
We recommend 
using the supplied 
hand strap to 
avoid dropping 
the camera.
GPS status indicator (→78)
GPS antenna (→75)
Speaker (→43)
Microphone (→21)
Zoom lever
Motion picture button
Camera ON/OFF switch
Shutter button
Tripod receptacle 
(→143)
Card/Battery door (→12)
Release lever (→12)
DC coupler cover (→13)
HDMI socket (→117, 118) 
						

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Names of parts
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
 
●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the 
camera was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.
 
●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. 
●Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. 
●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. 
●Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
 
■Optional accessories
 •Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory 
when you are not using a card. ( →14)
 • 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.
Mode dial
Flash 
(→52)
Self-timer indicator (→56)/AF Assist Lamp (→93)
Lens barrel
Lens 
(→5, 143)
LCD monitor (→43, 130)
REC/PLAY switch (→20)
[EXPOSURE] button (→58)
Cursor button
[DISP.] button
[Q.MENU]/[
 / ] button
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 
(→116, 121, 127)
 
●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. 
●How to operate the camera ( →16)
We recommend 
using the supplied 
hand strap to 
avoid dropping 
the camera.
GPS status indicator (→78)
GPS antenna (→75)
Speaker (→43)
Microphone (→21)
Zoom lever
Motion picture button
Camera ON/OFF switch
Shutter button
Tripod receptacle 
(→143)
Card/Battery door (→12)
Release lever (→12)
DC coupler cover (→13)
HDMI socket (→117, 118) 
						

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Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)
 
■About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar\
 to the genuine 
products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these b\
attery 
packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the \
requirements 
of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these batte\
ry packs may 
lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for \
any accident or 
failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe 
products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is \
used.
 
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
 
• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used\
 
safely. The dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries 
suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batte\
ries 
manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries \
which 
do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any w\
ay 
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been 
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery 
to the charger
 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
 
●Plug-in type 
●Inlet type
Battery
Charger 
(model-specific)
 
• The AC 
cable does 
not fit 
entirely into 
the AC  input 
terminal. A gap will remain.
Charging light 
([CHARGE])
On:  Charging in progress 
(approx. 130 min. if fully 
depleted)
Off: Charging complete
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.
 
●Charge the battery with the charger indoors 
(10 °C - 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)).
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed
 
●The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charge\
r is connected to 
an electrical outlet.
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary a\
ccording to 
surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if \
flash, zoom, 
or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
 
■Recording still pictures
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures
By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 130 min
 
●Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging 
Products Association].
 
• [Program AE]  Mode
 • [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]
 • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity:  50 %RH when LCD monitor is on.
 • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card  (32 MB).
 • Using the supplied battery.  • Starting recording 30 seconds after the 
camera is turned on. (When the Optical 
Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
 • Recording once every 30 seconds with full  flash every second recording.
 • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or  vice versa in every recording.
 • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings  and leaving it until the temperature of the 
battery decreases.
Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter \
for 2-minute 
intervals under the above conditions.
 
■Recording motion pictures
[Rec Quality][AVCHD] [FSH] [Motion JPEG] [HD]
Available recording time
∗1About 70 minutes  About 85 minutes 
Actual available recording time
∗2About 35 minutes  About 40 minutes 
 
●Recording conditions • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50 %RH
 • [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]
∗1   An AVCHD motion picture can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59\
 seconds when 
[GFS] or [FSH] is set. 
A maximum of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded in\
 [Motion JPEG] 
format. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of available space on the card\
, the available recording 
time will be calculated for a maximum of 2 GB.) 
∗2  The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on an\
d off, starting and 
stopping recording and using zoom. 
 
■Viewing pictures
Playback time  About 210 minutes