Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs50 Basic Owners Manual

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 Flash
2 Self-timer indicator/AF Assist  Lamp 
3 Control ring
4 Lens barrel
5 Lens
 • Do not touch the lens barrier.6 Viewfinder (LVF)
7 Diopter adjustment dial
 • Adjusts the focus in the viewfinder.8 Eye sensor • The display is automatically switched 
to viewfinder when your eye or an 
object moves close to the viewfinder.
9 [LVF] button/[Fn2] button • Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor.
10 Charging lamp (Red)/ Wi-Fi®...

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[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button
[MENU/SET] button • Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc.
Cursor button • This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions.
 • In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by 
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You can perform the following operations while recording.
[  ] button () • Exposure Compensation -   Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is t\
oo dark or too 
bright.
[...

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Inserting and removing the battery or 
SD memory card (optional)
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Slide the release lever () to the 
[OPEN] position and open the card/
battery door
Insert the battery and card, making sure 
that their orientation is correct
 • Battery:  Insert the battery all the way firmly and 
check that it is locked by lever ().
 • Card:  Insert the card all the way firmly until it  clicks. Do not touch the terminals on the 
back of the card.
Close the door...

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Charging the battery
 
• The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCM13PP.
 
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the 
battery before use.
 
• We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is 
between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to 
the AC adaptor (supplied) () or a PC ()
When charging the camera, connect the USB connection...

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Charging the battery
 
■Charging lamp (Red)
On: Charging in progress
Off:   Charging stops
(After charging stops, disconnect the camera 
from the electrical outlet or your computer.)
Flashing:   Charging error
(For instructions on correcting the problem, 
refer to “Troubleshooting” ( →37).)
 
■Notes on charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time Approx. 170 min
 
●The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high 
or too low, the...

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Setting the clock
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied).
Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ()
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 [Q.MENU/ ] button.
Press [MENU/SET] to set
Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]
 • To cancel → Press [Q.MENU/ ] button.
When [Please set the home area] is displayed,...

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Setting the menu
Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus.
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu
Press     or turn the control dial 
to select the menu type, and press 
[MENU/SET]
Press   or turn the control dial 
to select the menu item, and press 
[MENU/SET]
 • Depending on the item, its setting may not 
appear or it may be displayed in a different 
way.
Press   or turn the control dial to 
select the setting, and press 
[MENU/SET]
Press the [Q.MENU/ ] button 
repeatedly...

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 Holding the camera
 Recording pictures using the viewfinder
Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from 
close range.
 
●To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands 
keeping your arms close to your body while standing 
with your feet slightly apart.
 
●Do not touch the lens.
Flash/AF Assist  Lamp
Hand strap
When you use the viewfinder, you can check the view of the subject even if you 
are in a bright area.
 
■Switching between the monitor and viewfinder   Press...

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Taking pictures with automatic settings  
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or 
beginners as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and reco\
rding 
environment.
Set mode dial to [  ] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)
Align the mode dial correctly to 
the mode that you want to use.
Take a picture
Press halfway
(press lightly to focus) Press fully
(press the button all the way to record)
 
■Automatic Scene Detection
Camera reads...