Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs15 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

VQT4B46-1M0112KZ1
Owner’s Manual  
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-ZS15
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,  
please read the instructions completely. 

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Contents
Viewing your pictures   
[Normal Play] ....................................... 32Viewing motion pictures .............................. 33
Capturing still pictures from  
motion pictures
 ............................................ 34Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” ... 35
Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” ... 35
Viewing pictures by their recording date 
“Calendar Playback”
 ....................................

36
Deleting pictures ................................. 37To...

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Contents
Application (Record)
Using Zoom .......................................... 50Zoom 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
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Contents
 ●Recording mode iconsRecording mode:  
         
Available recording modesUnavailable recording modes
Application (View)
Playing back still pictures recorded 
using the burst function ..................... 94
Different playback methods   
[Playback Mode]
 .................................. 95[2D/3D Settings] .......................................... 95
[Slide Show] ................................................ 95
[Filtering Play] ............................................. 97...

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Before use
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...

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Before use
 ■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 correctly. 
 ■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card 
prevent recording.
 ■Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other 
than personal use is prohibited under...

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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. ●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card 
in the text.
 ●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. ●Keep small parts in a safe...

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
 ●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Mode dialUse this to select the recording mode.
Flash (→52)
Self-timer indicator (→56) /
AF Assist Lamp (→88) 
Lens barrel
Card/Battery door
 (→11, 15)
Release lever (→11, 15)
Zoom leverOperate this when zooming in on a distant subject 
to record it larger.
Motion picture buttonRecord motion pictures.
Camera ON/OFF switchUse this to turn the camera’s power on and off.
Shutter...

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Cursor button
We recommend 
using the supplied 
hand strap to 
avoid dropping 
the camera.
HDMI socket(→110)
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL] socket
(→12,110, 119, 122)
[EXPOSURE] buttonOperate this when setting the shutter speed or
aperture value. (Only in the    mode)
LCD monitor (→43, 126)
Charging 
lamp
[DISP.] button
Use this to change 
display.
[Q.MENU] / [ / ] button In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed.
In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted.
During menu...

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Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is in the camera.
Camera statusCharge
Turn off (also in [Sleep Mode] (→45)) Yes
Turn on No
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   During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the 
USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.)
 ●When the battery does not have sufficient remaining power, charging may be done 
regardless of the camera ON/OFF switch setting.
 ●If...