Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs50 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® connection lamp (Blue)  • The color of the lamp differs 
depending on the function.
11 Strap eyelet  • We recommend using the supplied 
hand strap to avoid dropping the 
camera.
12 Monitor
13 [HDMI] socket 
  • Do not connect any other cables 
except the HDMI micro cable. Doing 
so may cause malfunction.
14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  • This socket is also used when 
charging the battery. 
15 Speaker
16 Microphones
17 Mode dial
  • Use this to select the recording mode.
18 Shutter button
19 Zoom lever
20 Motion picture button 
21 Camera [ON/OFF] button
22 Tripod mount
  • Do not attach this unit to tripods that 
have screws with a length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may 
damage this unit.
  • If you are not holding the camera 
while using zoom, such as during 
self-timer recording, [Time Lapse 
Shot] recording, or remote recording, 
the camera could tilt when the lens 
barrel extends, so be sure to secure 
the camera in place on a tripod or by 
other means.
  • It may not be possible to attach 
certain types of tripods properly.
23 Card/Battery door
24 Release lever
25 [Wi-Fi] antenna
26 NFC antenna
27 [Wi-Fi] button
28 Playback button
  • Use this to select the recording mode 
or playback mode.
29 [MENU/SET] button
30 [Q.MENU/ ] / [] button  • You can display the Quick Menu and 
erase pictures.
31 [DISP.] button  • Use this to change display.32 Control dial  • Turn the dial to select setting items 
and change setting values.
33 [Fn1] button
34 Cursor button 
						

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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 too dark or too 
bright.
[  ] button ()  • Flash
[  ] (Drive Mode∗1) button ()  • Burst∗2-  A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully.
  • Auto Bracket∗2-  Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. 
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
  • Self-timer
∗2-  This is effective for preventing jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-
timer to 2 seconds.
∗1  You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button.∗2  To cancel the setting, select [  ] or [  ].
[  ] button ()  • Macro recording
-  When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ([  ]) enables you to take 
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet) 
for max. Wide).
  • Manual Focus
-  Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is 
difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. 
						

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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
Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
  ■To remove
  •To remove battery:
Move lever in direction of 
arrow.
Lever
  •To remove card:
Push the card until it clicks, then pull 
the card out.
Press Pull out
  ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCM13PP).  ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.  ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.  ●We recommend using a Panasonic card. 
						

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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 cable 
(supplied) to the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket.
Connecting the cable to a wrong terminal may cause malfunction.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
  • This terminal is located at the bottom 
when the camera is in an upright 
position.
  • Insert the USB connection cable so that its [  ] mark will face the [  ] 
mark side of the camera.
  • 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.) Also, do not insert into the 
wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer. To the electrical outlet
USB connection cable 
(supplied) 
						

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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 timeApprox. 170 min
  ●The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high 
or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  ●The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The 
camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
  ●Do not peel off or scratch the covering on the battery.  ●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of 
the power plug or near the batteries.
  ●Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. 
(Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), Recommended 
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
  ●Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing 
the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely 
discharged.
  ●If you try to recharge the battery when it is already fully charged, the charging 
lamp will light for approximately 15 seconds.
When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper 
connections may cause malfunctions.
  ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a 
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
  ●Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.  ●Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) or the USB connection cable (supplied) 
with other devices. 
						

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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, press 
[MENU/SET]
Press   to set your home area and press [MENU/SET]
  ■Changing time settings
Select [Clock Set] from [Setup] menu, perform  and . 
Please see the next page on how to set the menu. 
						

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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 until the previous screen 
reappears
  • In recording mode, the menu screen can 
also be exited by pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
  ■Menu types
  • [Rec]
  • [Wi-Fi]  • [Motion Picture]
  • [Playback Mode]  • [Setup]
  • [Playback] 
						

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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 [LVF] ([Fn2]) buttonDiopter adjustment dial
Eye Sensor
Automatic switching 
between viewfinder and 
monitor
∗Viewfinder display Monitor display
∗  For automatic switching between the viewfinder and monitor, the eye sensor 
automatically switches the display to viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close 
to the viewfinder.
  ■About diopter adjustment
Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the 
characters displayed in the viewfinder. 
						

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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 recording 
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 scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings 
automatically.
[i-Portrait][i-Night Portrait]
(Only when [  ] is selected)[i-Baby][i-Scenery][i-Night Scenery][i-Sunset][i-Handheld Night Shot][i-Macro][i-Food]When scene does not correspond to any of the above