Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs10 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							40   VQT3G90VQT3G90   41
Setting the menu (Continued)
Menu type
[Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )
Changing picture preferences (→85)  • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size.
[Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )
Recording motion pictures using your own settings  (→96)
 • You can select the picture quality, data format (recording mode) and other settings.
[GPS] menu (REC/PLAY switch:  )
Using the GPS function  (→75)
 • You can select the GPS setting, location name display and other settings.\
[Setup] menu (REC/PLAY switch:  )
Making the camera more convenient to use (→42)  • Displays settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock and changi\
ng the beep sounds.
[Playback Mode] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )
Viewing recorded pictures  (→102)
 • Choose a playback mode to see Slide Shows or to narrow down the pictures\
 for  display, etc.
[Playback] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )
Using your pictures (→105)  • Enables you to specify picture protection, resizing, and other settings \
for pictures you have taken.
 
●The following menu is also displayed depending on the recording mode.
 • In the Scene Mode: Scene menu ( →61)
 • In the custom mode: Custom menu (→60)
 Using Quick menu
During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set the\
m.
Press [Q.MENU] button ([ / ] button)
Press ◄►  to select a menu item
Press ▲▼ to select the settings
Press [MENU/SET]
 
●The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording 
mode. 
						

							42   VQT3G90VQT3G90   43
 
Using the [Setup] menuFor details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)
ItemSettings, notes
 [Clock Set]
(→18) Set time, date, and display format.
[Auto Clock Set]
Setting the clock 
automatically using GPS. 
(→81) [ON]/[OFF]
[World Time]
Set the local time at 
travel destination. ( →83) [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. (→82) [Travel Setup]
[SET] (Register departure and return dates)
/[OFF]
[Location]
[SET] (Input name of location) /[OFF]
[Beep]
Change or mute the 
beep/shutter sounds. [Beep Level]
//: Low/High/Mute
[Beep Tone]
// : Change beep tone.
[Shutter Vol.]
// : Low/High/Mute
[Shutter Tone]
// : Change shutter tone.
[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting\
 and 
battery life. Please check these before use.
Item
Settings, notes
 [Volume]
Adjust volume of sound 
from speakers (7 levels). [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6]
 • Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV.
 [Cust.Set Mem.]
Register settings on 
current camera. (→60)  [C1] / [C2] / [C3]
 [LCD Mode]
Make LCD monitor easier 
to see. [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).
[OFF]
 • [Auto Power LCD] does not work in Playback Mode. 
 • [Power LCD] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when recording. (Press any 
button to make brighter again.)
 • Because the picture shown on the LCD monitor screen  emphasizes brightness, some subjects may look different 
than their actual appearance, but this will not affect the 
recorded picture. 
 • Setting [LCD Mode] will reduce the number of pictures  that can be recorded and recording time.
[Guide Line]
Select recording 
information display and 
types of guidelines. [Rec. Info.]
[ON] (Display recording information with guide lines.)
[OFF]
[Pattern]
 /  : Change the patterns of guide lines.
 • When [Intelligent Auto] Mode has been selected, only  
is displayed. Also recording information and guidelines 
cannot be displayed simultaneously. 
						

							42   VQT3G90VQT3G90   43
 
Using the [Setup] menuFor details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)
ItemSettings, notes
 [Clock Set]
(→18) Set time, date, and display format.
[Auto Clock Set]
Setting the clock 
automatically using GPS. 
(→81) [ON]/[OFF]
[World Time]
Set the local time at 
travel destination. ( →83) [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. (→82) [Travel Setup]
[SET] (Register departure and return dates)
/[OFF]
[Location]
[SET] (Input name of location) /[OFF]
[Beep]
Change or mute the 
beep/shutter sounds. [Beep Level]
//: Low/High/Mute
[Beep Tone]
// : Change beep tone.
[Shutter Vol.]
// : Low/High/Mute
[Shutter Tone]
// : Change shutter tone.
[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting\
 and 
battery life. Please check these before use.
Item
Settings, notes
 [Volume]
Adjust volume of sound 
from speakers (7 levels). [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6]
 • Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV.
 [Cust.Set Mem.]
Register settings on 
current camera. (→60)  [C1] / [C2] / [C3]
 [LCD Mode]
Make LCD monitor easier 
to see. [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).
[OFF]
 • [Auto Power LCD] does not work in Playback Mode. 
 • [Power LCD] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when recording. (Press any 
button to make brighter again.)
 • Because the picture shown on the LCD monitor screen  emphasizes brightness, some subjects may look different 
than their actual appearance, but this will not affect the 
recorded picture. 
 • Setting [LCD Mode] will reduce the number of pictures  that can be recorded and recording time.
[Guide Line]
Select recording 
information display and 
types of guidelines. [Rec. Info.]
[ON] (Display recording information with guide lines.)
[OFF]
[Pattern]
 /  : Change the patterns of guide lines.
 • When [Intelligent Auto] Mode has been selected, only  
is displayed. Also recording information and guidelines 
cannot be displayed simultaneously. 
						

							44   VQT3G90VQT3G90   45
For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
ItemSettings, notes
 [Histogram]
Check brightness in 
picture on graph. [ON]/[OFF]
A peak in the center 
represents correct 
brightness (correct 
exposure). This can be 
used as a reference for 
exposure correction, etc.(Example)
Dark
←OK →Bright
 
• Histogram from time of recording is different to Histogram 
in playback and displayed in orange, when recording with 
flash or in dark locations. Also, Histogram may differ from 
Histograms made with image editing software.
 • Not displayed during 
 ([Intelligent Auto] Mode), [Photo 
Frame] or Playback Zoom.
 [ Rec Area]
Enables verification of 
the recordable area for 
a motion picture before 
recording. [ON]/[OFF]
 • 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.
[Zoom Resume]
Remember the zoom 
position when turning the 
power off. [ON]/[OFF]
 • Cannot be set when using [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.
Item Settings, notes
 [Economy]
Turn off the power or 
make the LCD monitor 
go dark while not using 
the camera to minimize 
battery consumption. [Sleep Mode]
[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.]/[OFF]: 
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 (optional) and DC coupler 
(optional), when connected to computer/printer, during 
motion picture recording/playback, during Slide Shows, 
during automatic demo playback 
 • Settings fixed to [5 MIN.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
 [LCD Power Save]
[ON]/[OFF]:
The LCD monitor goes dark to minimize power 
consumption.  • Reduces the picture quality of the LCD monitor display during recording to minimize battery consumption 
(except for the Digital Zoom area). Note, however, that 
there is no effect on the recorded picture.
 • The setting in [LCD Mode] is prioritized over the setting  in [LCD Power Save] for the brightness of the LCD 
monitor.
[Auto Review]
Automatically display 
still pictures immediately 
after taking them. [1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.]
[HOLD]:  
Auto review screen remains until a button (other 
than the [DISP.] button) is pressed
[OFF]
 • Fixed to [2 SEC.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
 • In [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], [Flash Burst], and [Photo Frame] Scene Modes, or in [Auto 
Bracket], and [Burst] Mode, Auto Review performed 
regardless of setting.
 • Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed. 
						

							44   VQT3G90VQT3G90   45
For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
ItemSettings, notes
 [Histogram]
Check brightness in 
picture on graph. [ON]/[OFF]
A peak in the center 
represents correct 
brightness (correct 
exposure). This can be 
used as a reference for 
exposure correction, etc.(Example)
Dark
←OK →Bright
 
• Histogram from time of recording is different to Histogram 
in playback and displayed in orange, when recording with 
flash or in dark locations. Also, Histogram may differ from 
Histograms made with image editing software.
 • Not displayed during 
 ([Intelligent Auto] Mode), [Photo 
Frame] or Playback Zoom.
 [ Rec Area]
Enables verification of 
the recordable area for 
a motion picture before 
recording. [ON]/[OFF]
 • 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.
[Zoom Resume]
Remember the zoom 
position when turning the 
power off. [ON]/[OFF]
 • Cannot be set when using [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.
Item Settings, notes
 [Economy]
Turn off the power or 
make the LCD monitor 
go dark while not using 
the camera to minimize 
battery consumption. [Sleep Mode]
[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.]/[OFF]: 
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 (optional) and DC coupler 
(optional), when connected to computer/printer, during 
motion picture recording/playback, during Slide Shows, 
during automatic demo playback 
 • Settings fixed to [5 MIN.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
 [LCD Power Save]
[ON]/[OFF]:
The LCD monitor goes dark to minimize power 
consumption.  • Reduces the picture quality of the LCD monitor display during recording to minimize battery consumption 
(except for the Digital Zoom area). Note, however, that 
there is no effect on the recorded picture.
 • The setting in [LCD Mode] is prioritized over the setting  in [LCD Power Save] for the brightness of the LCD 
monitor.
[Auto Review]
Automatically display 
still pictures immediately 
after taking them. [1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.]
[HOLD]:  
Auto review screen remains until a button (other 
than the [DISP.] button) is pressed
[OFF]
 • Fixed to [2 SEC.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
 • In [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], [Flash Burst], and [Photo Frame] Scene Modes, or in [Auto 
Bracket], and [Burst] Mode, Auto Review performed 
regardless of setting.
 • Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed. 
						

							46   VQT3G90VQT3G90   47
For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
ItemSettings, notes
 [No.Reset]
Reset picture file 
numbers.   • 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 ( →48).
 • 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.
 [Reset]
Reset to the default 
settings. [Reset Rec. settings?]
[Reset setup parameters?]
 • Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset.
 • Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the  following.
Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] 
Scene Modes, [GPS] menu
 • 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
 [Output]
Change the settings 
to be used when the 
camera is connected to a 
TV or other device.[TV Aspect]  (Operates when AV cable is connected.)
 / 
 [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 (optional) 
(→116). [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.
[OFF]:   Operations must be performed via the camera’s 
own buttons.
 [3D Playback]
Set how 3D still picture is 
output.  [3D]/[2D]
 • If you want to play back a picture in 2D (conventional picture) on a 3D television, set to [2D]. 
 • This item of the menu functions when an HDMI mini  cable (optional) is connected.
 
• For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture (→ 119).  
						

							46   VQT3G90VQT3G90   47
For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
ItemSettings, notes
 [No.Reset]
Reset picture file 
numbers.   • 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 ( →48).
 • 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.
 [Reset]
Reset to the default 
settings. [Reset Rec. settings?]
[Reset setup parameters?]
 • Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset.
 • Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the  following.
Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] 
Scene Modes, [GPS] menu
 • 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
 [Output]
Change the settings 
to be used when the 
camera is connected to a 
TV or other device.[TV Aspect]  (Operates when AV cable is connected.)
 / 
 [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 (optional) 
(→116). [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.
[OFF]:   Operations must be performed via the camera’s 
own buttons.
 [3D Playback]
Set how 3D still picture is 
output.  [3D]/[2D]
 • If you want to play back a picture in 2D (conventional picture) on a 3D television, set to [2D]. 
 • This item of the menu functions when an HDMI mini  cable (optional) is connected.
 
• For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture (→ 119).  
						

							48   VQT3G90VQT3G90   49
For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
ItemSettings, notes
[Rotate Disp.]
Automatically rotate 
portrait still pictures.:   Rotate Display is turned on.:        Rotate Display is turned on for TV output only.
[OFF]
 • [Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.
 • Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may not be rotated automatically.
 • Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.
 • Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif- compatible ( →32) environment (OS, software).
[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.  • This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC 
adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). When 
formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards.
(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 protected pictures and other picture data will be 
deleted.
 • Do not turn off power or perform other operations during  formatting.
 • Formatting the built-in memory may take several  minutes.
 • Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if  format cannot be successfully completed.
Item Settings, notes
[Calibration]
Perform these 
adjustments if something 
different from what 
was touched has been 
selected or if the camera 
did not respond when it 
was touched. Press  [MENU/SET].   Touch [+] which is displayed on the screen (in 5 places) 
in sequence using the stylus pen (supplied).
 Press  [MENU/SET].
 • If the proper positions were not touched, the touch panel adjustments will not be performed. Touch the [+] 
places again.
 [Language]
Change display 
language. Set the language displayed on the screen.
[Demo Mode]
View demonstration of 
functions. [Stabilizer Demo.]
Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate) 
Extent of jitter 
Extent of jitter after correction 
 • During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabilizer 
switches ON and OFF every time [MENU/SET] is 
pressed. 
 • Cannot display during Playback Mode.
[Auto Demo]: View introductory Slide Show
[ON]/[OFF]
 • [Auto Demo] cannot be displayed on external devices such as TVs. 
						

							48   VQT3G90VQT3G90   49
For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
ItemSettings, notes
[Rotate Disp.]
Automatically rotate 
portrait still pictures.:   Rotate Display is turned on.:        Rotate Display is turned on for TV output only.
[OFF]
 • [Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.
 • Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may not be rotated automatically.
 • Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.
 • Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif- compatible ( →32) environment (OS, software).
[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.  • This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC 
adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). When 
formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards.
(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 protected pictures and other picture data will be 
deleted.
 • Do not turn off power or perform other operations during  formatting.
 • Formatting the built-in memory may take several  minutes.
 • Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if  format cannot be successfully completed.
Item Settings, notes
[Calibration]
Perform these 
adjustments if something 
different from what 
was touched has been 
selected or if the camera 
did not respond when it 
was touched. Press  [MENU/SET].   Touch [+] which is displayed on the screen (in 5 places) 
in sequence using the stylus pen (supplied).
 Press  [MENU/SET].
 • If the proper positions were not touched, the touch panel adjustments will not be performed. Touch the [+] 
places again.
 [Language]
Change display 
language. Set the language displayed on the screen.
[Demo Mode]
View demonstration of 
functions. [Stabilizer Demo.]
Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate) 
Extent of jitter 
Extent of jitter after correction 
 • During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabilizer 
switches ON and OFF every time [MENU/SET] is 
pressed. 
 • Cannot display during Playback Mode.
[Auto Demo]: View introductory Slide Show
[ON]/[OFF]
 • [Auto Demo] cannot be displayed on external devices such as TVs. 
						

							50   VQT3G90VQT3G90   51
 
Taking pictures with zoom
Recording Mode:        
∗1 The zoom speed does not change during motion picture recording.
∗2 When  or  is touched again while zooming, zooming will stop.
 
●Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. 
●Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. 
●The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates. 
●The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is \
operated - 
this is not a fault.
You can zoom in up to 16 times with “Optical Zoom”, and up to 33.8 \
times with “Extended 
Optical Zoom” (pictures only) with lower picture quality. To zoom further, you can use 
[i.ZOOM] or [Digital Zoom]. 
Zoom In/Out
Capture a 
wider area 
(wide-angle)Enlarge 
the subject 
(telephoto)Focus range
Zoom ratio
Zoom bar
 • The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which th\
e zoom  lever is turned. ∗1
 Using the zoom by performing touch operations
Touch 
The zoom lever appears on the screen.
Touch the T or W edge of the zoom lever on the screen
Fast zooming all the way to the T end ∗1,∗2
Fast zooming∗1
Fast zooming all the way to the W end ∗1,∗2
Slow zooming
Zoom types and use
The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed.
 
■Optical Zoom 
Zooming in up to 16 times is possible if pictures without  have been selected by 
[Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→85)
 
■Extended Optical Zoom 
Zooming in up to 33.8 times is possible when pictures with  have been selected by 
[Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→85) EZ is short for “Extended Optical Zoom.”
 
●Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:
 • [Intelligent Auto] Mode (when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])
 • [Macro Zoom]    • Motion picture    • When the [Burst] setting is \
set to 
 or  • [Transform], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Photo Frame] and [H\
igh Speed Movie] Scene Modes
To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination.
 
■ i.Zoom 
The camera uses super resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio. \
Using super 
resolution technology, the zoom ratio can be increased up to about 1.3 times higher 
than the original zoom ratio with almost no deterioration of picture qua\
lity. ( →92)
 
●When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], super resolution technology is a\
pplied to the 
picture.
 
●The i.Zoom functions in the following cases.
 • [Intelligent Auto] Mode (except when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])
 • Scene Modes (except for [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], [Flash Bur\
st], [Pin Hole])
 
●The [i.ZOOM] does not function when [Burst] is set (when  or  is set).
 
■Digital Zoom 
Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. Note that, with\
 Digital Zoom, 
enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. 
(→92)
 
●Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:
 • [Intelligent Auto] Mode    • When the [Burst] setting is set to  or  • Scene Modes ([Transform], [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], [Photo Frame] and [High Speed Movie])