Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs15 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
Recording (continued)
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective. ●Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer is less effective. → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body
.
 ●Use a tripod and the self-timer (→56) when using slower shutter speed with [Min. Shtr Speed].
Cannot use [Auto Bracket]. ●Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ●ISO...

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
LCD monitor 
Brightness is unstable. ●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.   (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes 
because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of 
the camera and is not a malfunction.
Monitor flickers indoors. ●The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning on.  This is an operation to correct 
flicker caused by...

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
Playback
Pictures have been rotated. ●[Rotate Disp.] is activated (→48)
Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ●REC/PLAY switch is not set to  (play). ●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if 
not).
 ●Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot be played back on the 
camera.
 ●The [Playback Mode] has been changed. → Set [Playback Mode] to [Normal Play] (→95)....

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
Playback (continued)
Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. ●When digital red-eye correction (, ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin-
colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red 
areas.
 →  We recommend

 setting the flash to 
,  or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before 
recording.
Sounds of camera operations such as zoom will be recorded in motion pictures. ●Camera operation sounds may be recorded as...

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
TV, computer, printer (continued)
Cannot communicate with the computer. ●Not connected correctly (→119). ●Check whether computer has recognized camera. ●Set [USB Mode] to [PC] (→46). ●Turn the camera off, then on again immediately after charging has completed.
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory). ●Disconnect USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with card in place.
Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) →  Check...

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
Others
Menu not displayed in desired language. ●Change [Language] setting (→49).
Camera rattles if shaken. ●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] (→88).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. ●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF] (→88). ●Not illuminated in bright locations.
Camera is hot. ●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not...

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Usage cautions and notes
When in use
 ●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave 
ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
 • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV
, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted 
by electromagnetic wave radiation. 
 • Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the  pictures...

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Usage cautions and notes
Memory cards
 ●To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ●When disposing of/transferring memory cards • If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera or computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not completely delete...

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Usage cautions and notes
About AC adaptor (supplied)
 ●Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ●The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
 ●After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small 
amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
Lens
 ●If lens is dirty:  
Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.)....

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Usage cautions and notes
Personal Information
If names or birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode or in the [Face Recog.] function, keep in mind that the 
camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information.
 ●Disclaimer • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. 
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the 
alteration or loss of...