Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs15 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Charging battery
Inserting the battery
To charge the battery, insert it into the camera. • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the [OPEN] position 
and open the card/battery 
door
Insert the battery all the way
 • Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation.
 • Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is 
hooked over the battery.
Close the card/battery door
 • Slide to the [LOCK] position.
Lever
 ■To remove battery
Move the lever in the card/battery 
compartment in the direction of the arrow.
 ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●Remove battery from camera after use. • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing the battery.
 ●To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor 
goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or 
recorded data.)
 ●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC 
hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever  
						

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Charging battery
Charging the battery
We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C 
and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
 ■Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable 
(supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.
 • Be sure to only use the AC adaptor indoors.
 ■Charging the battery through the computer
Connect a computer to the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied).
 ●It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the 
computer specifications.
 ●If the computer enters hibernation mode during charging, charging may be stopped. ●If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to 
the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the 
camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
 ●Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer.  
Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor , 
keyboard, printer, or USB hub.
USB connection cable (supplied) • Always check the direction of the pins and  hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. 
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong 
direction, the pins could become deformed 
and cause faulty operation.)
Align the marks ( to ) and 
insert the plug.
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.
AC adaptor 
(supplied)
Charging lamp  
						

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Charging battery
 ■Charging lamp indications
On:  Charging in progress
Of f:    Charging stops (After charging s tops, disconnect the camera from the electrical 
outlet or your computer.)
 ■Notes on charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time Approx. 260 min
 • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in the case when 
the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging dif fers depending on 
conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are 
either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
 • The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the  specifications of the computer.
 ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may 
cause malfunction of the camera.
 ●Do not use a USB extension cable. ●The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated 
accessories of this camera. Do not use them for other devices.
 ●If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may 
not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect 
it to the camera.
 ●If the charging lamp does not light or flashes even when the camera is properly 
connected to the AC adaptor (supplied) or your computer, charging has been put in 
pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging 
and it is not a malfunction. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry 
charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10
 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) 
(temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).
Remaining battery
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.  
						

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Charging battery
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according 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 picturesApprox. 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 • 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 T

ele to Wide or 
vice versa in every recording.
 • Turning the camera of

f 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]) [MP4] ([FHD])
Available recording time
∗1Approx. 85 min Approx. 85 min
Actual available recording time
∗2Approx. 40 min Approx. 40 min
 ●Recording conditions • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH∗1  If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FSH], you can continuously record a motion 
picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
 
You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 
4
 GB. (In this case, you can continuously record a motion picture in [FHD] for up to approx. 
24 minutes 43 seconds.) • Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.∗2  The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and of f, starting and 
stopping recording and using zoom. 
 ■Viewing pictures
Playback time  Approx. 210 min  
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)
 • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the [OPEN] position 
and open the card/battery 
door
Insert the card all the way
 • Check orientation: terminals face LCD • Push in until it clicks.
Do not 
touch 
terminal
 ■To remove card
Press the center of the card
 ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor goes 
off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded 
data.)
Close the card/battery door
 • Slide to the [LOCK] position.
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever  
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)
 ●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been 
formatted with a computer or another device. (→48)
 ●If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used 
to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
 ●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your 
computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may 
cause data to be damaged).
 ●Latest information:  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
Switch
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
 ■Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB)
 ●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→109) ●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a 
card.
 ■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card CapacityNotes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB
 • Using a card of SD speed “Class 4”∗ or above is 
recommended for recording motion pictures.
 • Can be used with devices compatible with the  respective formats.
 • Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type 
of card.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
∗  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by 
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example)  
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)
Memory capacity
Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity  
(press [DISP.] button to switch display)
Displayed when no card is inserted  
(pictures will be saved to built-in memory)
When in operation
While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as picture writing, 
reading, deletion or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card or AC adaptor 
(supplied) (as this could cause data loss or damage). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, 
or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform 
the operation again.
Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card 
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).
 ●If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time capacity of 
the card may be reduced. (→100)
 ■Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB32 GB64 GB
 12M 15380626012670
 5M 2565010620 21490
 0.3M40010050 162960 247150
 • When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.
 ■Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
When the [AVCHD] recording mode is used
[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB64 GB
FSH / SH –14m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s
 • If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FSH], you can continuously record a motion 
picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. 
When the [MP4] recording mode is used[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB64 GB
FHD –12m21s 3h23m17s 6h51m17s
HD –23m36s 6h28m06s 13h05m11s
VGA 1m50s51m57s 14h14m08s 28h48m04s
([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)
 • You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx.  4 GB. (In this case, you can continuously record a motion picture in [FHD] for up to approx. 
24 minutes 43 seconds.)
 ●Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.   
						

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Setting the clock
Turn on the power
The power is turned on.
If the language select screen is not 
displayed, proceed to step 
.
Press [MENU/SET] while the 
message is displayed
Press   to select the language, 
and press [MENU/SET]
 • The [Please set the clock] message 
appears. (This message does not appear in 
playback mode.)
Press [MENU/SET]
Press   to select the items 
(year, month, day, hour, minute, 
display order or time display 
format), and press 
  to set
 • To cancel → Press [ / ] button.
Press [MENU/SET] to set
Press [MENU/SET]
 • To return to the previous screen,  
press [ / ] button.
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Set REC/PLAY switch to 
 before turning on the power.
REC/PLAY switch  
						

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Setting the clock
To change time setting
When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu.  • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.
Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→39)
Set the date and time (Perform steps  - . (→18))
 ●If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio 
to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or 
[Text Stamp].
 ●If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on 
the screen of the camera.  
						

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Basics
Sequence of operations
1
Turn on the power
2
Set to 
3
Set to the desired recording mode
Align the mode dial correctly to 
the mode that you want to use. →
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
Take pictures with automatic settings. (→24)
[Program AE] ModeRecord pictures with your own settings. 
(→22)
[Aperture-Priority] ModeDetermine aperture, then record pictures. 
(→59)
[Shutter-Priority] ModeDetermine shutter speed, then record 
pictures. (→59)
[Manual Exposure] ModeDetermine aperture and shutter speed, 
then record pictures. (→60)
[Custom] ModeRecord pictures using pre-registered 
settings. (→70)
[3D Photo Mode]
Record 3D still pictures. (→69)
[Scene Mode]Take pictures according to scene. (→63)
[Creative Control] ModeTake pictures while confirming the picture 
effect. (→61)