Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs15 Owners Manual

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M1211KZ0
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-ZS15
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation of 
this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual 
for advanced features (PDF format)” in the 
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 
						

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Dear Customer,  
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products 
on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your 
family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. 
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. 
Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information 
source.
Date of PurchaseDealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased FromModel No.
Dealer Address Serial No.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. 
of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in 
the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
 • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material 
for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even 
for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers 
the product you have purchased. Please call 
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle 
this battery.
Information for Your Safety
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be 
easily accessible. 
						

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FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These 
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will 
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:  To assure continued compliance, follow the attached 
installation instructions and use only shielded interface 
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or 
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’
s authority to operate 
this equipment.
Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-ZS15
Responsible Party:  Panasonic Corporation of 
North America  
One Panasonic Way

, 
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
  

   
Panasonic Consumer 
Marketing Company of 
North America  
1-800-211-P

ANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause 
harmful interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
DMC-ZS15 
						

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WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, •Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. •Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this 
unit.
 •Use only the recommended accessories. •Do not remove covers. •Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel.
 ■Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
 ■About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
 • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. • Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, 
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub 
the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only 
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
 • When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
 • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. 
						

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WarningRisk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 
60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.
 ■About the AC adaptor (supplied)
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
 •Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in 
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
 •Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, 
tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
 •Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this 
unit.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V.
But
 • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 
120V AC power supply only

.
 • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. 
						

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 ■Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable  (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).  
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5
 m) (4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (9.8 feet) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW

-AVC1: optional).
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 and/or sound.
 • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
 • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
 • If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit of

f and remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor (supplied). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn 
this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
 • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures  and/or sound may be adversely affected.
For information about the software used for this product, press [MENU/SET] and 
select [Setup] to display [Version Disp.] before pressing [MENU/SET] again.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal 
and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with 
the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded 
by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was 
obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is 
granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be 
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com. 
						

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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European 
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. 
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your 
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method 
of disposal. 
						

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Contents
Before use
Information for Your Safety .......2
Before use
 ...................................8
Standard accessories
 ................9
Names and Functions of  
Main Parts
 .................................10
Inserting and removing the  
card (optional)/the battery
 ....... 11
Charging the battery
 ................12
Setting the clock
 .......................13
Setting the menu
 ......................14
Taking pictures
 .........................15
Taking motion pictures
 ............16
Viewing your pictures  
[Normal Play]
 ............................17 Deleting pictures
 ......................17
Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format)
 ..............................18
Installing supplied software 
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO)
 .................19
Specifications
 ...........................20
Digital Camera Accessory 
System
 .......................................23
Digital Camera Accessory  
Order Form
 ................................24
Limited Warranty  
(ONLY

 FOR U.S.A. AND  
PUERTO RICO)
 .........................25
 ■Camera handling
 ●Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●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.
 ■Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)
 ●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden 
changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may 
make the lens or LCD monitor 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, the fogging will clear naturally.  
						

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Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part 
numbers are as of January 2012.
Battery pack
DMW-BCG10PP
 • Charge the battery before use.
Battery pack is indicated as 
battery pack or battery in the 
text.
AC adaptor
VSK0768
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection 
cable
K1HY08YY0025
CD-ROM
VFF0967
 • Software:Use it to install the 
software on your 
PC.
 • Owner’s Manual for advanced features
 • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
 • Memory cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.
 • For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”.
 • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining 
replacement parts.
 • Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. • Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children. • The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.  
						

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Camera ON/OFF switch
Shutter button
Mode dial
Flash
Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp
Lens barrel
Lens
Zoom lever
Tripod receptacle
 • Ensure that the tripod is stable.
Card/Battery door
Release lever
We recommend using the 
supplied hand strap to 
avoid dropping the camera.
LCD monitor
Charging lamp
[EXPOSURE] button
Cursor buttons
[DISP.] button
[Q.MENU]/[
 / ] (Delete/Cancel) 
button Speaker
Microphone
Motion picture button
REC/PLAY switch
HDMI socket
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] 
socket
[MENU/SET] button