Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs60 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Menu list
 [Custom]
[Cust.Set Mem.]→127
[Silent Mode] →225
[AF/AE Lock] →173
→175
[AF/AE Lock Hold] →173
→175
[Shutter AF] →163
[Half Press Release] →163
[Quick AF] →163
[Eye Sensor AF] →60
ZS100[Pinpoint AF Time]→160
ZS100[Pinpoint AF Display]→160
[AF Assist Lamp] →164
[Direct Focus Area] →156
→169
[Focus/Release Priority] →164
[AF+MF] →164
[MF Assist] →171
[MF Assist Display] →169
[MF Guide] →171
[Peaking] →172
[Histogram] →55
[Guide Line] →55
[Highlight]→57
[Zebra Pattern] →230
[Monochrome Live View] →231
ZS100[Constant Preview]→105
[Expo.Meter] →98
[Dial Guide] →52
[LVF Disp.Style] →53
→54
[Monitor Disp. Style] →53
→54
[Rec Area ] →252
[Remaining Disp.] →41
[Auto Review] →47
[Fn Button Set] →70
[Zoom lever] →239
[Zoom Resume] →239
ZS100[Q.MENU]→69
[Ring/Dial Set] →74
→75
[Eye Sensor] →60
[Touch Settings] →61
[Touch Scroll] →268
[Menu Guide] →11 6 
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 [Setup]
[Online Manual]→76
[Clock Set] →42
[World Time] →76
[Travel Date] →77
[Wi-Fi] →344
[Beep] →78
[Live View Mode] →78
[Monitor Display]/[Viewfinder] →79
[Monitor Luminance] →80
[Economy] →81
[USB Mode] →82
[TV Connection] →82
[m/ft] →84[Menu Resume]→84
[Menu Background] →84
[Menu Information] →84
[Language] →84
[Version Disp.] →85
[Exposure Comp. Reset] →85
[Self Timer Auto Off] →85
[No.Reset] →85
[Reset] →86
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings] →86
[Demo Mode] →86
[Format] →38
 [Playback]
[Slide Show]→280
[Playback Mode] →281
[Location Logging] →283
ZS100[RAW Processing]→284
[Light Composition] →287
[Clear Retouch] →289
[Title Edit] →290
[Text Stamp] →291
[Video Divide] →292
[Time Lapse Video] →293
[Stop Motion Video]→293
[Resize] →294
[Cropping] →295
[Rotate] →296
[Rotate Disp.] →296
[Favorite] →297
[Print Set] →298
[Protect] →299
[Face Rec Edit] →299
[Picture Sort] →300 
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Q&A  Troubleshooting
Try checking these items (→383 - 397) first.
If the problem persists,
Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→86). (Note that 
except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to \
their values at 
the time of purchase.)
Also, see the Panasonic support site for the latest support information.\
 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is available in English only.)
 ■Battery, power
The charging lamp blinks.
 • Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temper\
ature. → 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) (temperatu\
re conditions also apply to the battery 
itself).
 • Charging is not possible if the power supply capacity of the computer is\
 low.
Camera does not work even if the camera is turned on. Camera switches of\
f as soon as the 
camera is turned on.
 • Battery needs recharging. → Turn the camera of

f frequently by using the [Economy] etc. (→81)
This unit is turned off automatically.
 • [Economy] is activated. 

(→81)
 • The linked operation of VIERA Link (HDMI) is enabled. →If you are not using VIERA Link (HDMI), set [VIERA

 Link] to [OFF]. (→83)
Card/battery door does not close.
 • Insert the battery securely all the way in.  (→26, 27)
The battery runs down quickly

.
 • [4K PHOT

O] is set to [
  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]). →When [  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]) has been selected, the battery drains faster.
Select [  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording. • The Wi-Fi connection has been on for a long time. → The battery is used up faster with a Wi-Fi connection. T

urn off the camera as often as possible 
using [Economy] (→81) or other methods. 
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 ■Recording
Cannot record pictures. The shutter will not operate immediately when th\
e shutter button is 
pressed.
 • [4K PHOT
O] is set to [
  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]). →When [4K PHOT
O] in the [Rec] menu is set to [  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]), the camera temperature 
rises. In some cases, the camera may display [  ], switch to [  ]  ([4K Burst]) and stop the 
recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
 • Focus is not aligned. → When [Focus/Release Priority

] is set to [FOCUS], the camera will not record until proper 
focusing is achieved.  (→164)
Recorded pictures look white.
 • Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). → Turn the camera of

f and clean the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
 • Adjust the exposure  (→177)

.
 • AE Lock (→

173, 175) is set inappropriately.
Some pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
 • Cancel the following settings: – [Simultaneous record w/o filter

] (→132)
 – White Balance Bracket (→

138)
 – [Burst]/[

Auto Bracket]/[
  ] of the self-timer (→ 201)
Focus not aligned correctly.
 • Subject outside of focus range.  (→46) • Caused by jitter or subject movement.  (→234) • [Focus/Release Priority

] is set to [RELEASE]. (→164)
 • [Shutter AF

] is set to [OFF].  (→163)
 • AF Lock (→

173, 175) is set inappropriately.
 • If there are fingerprints or dirt on the lens, the focus may be set to t\
he lens and not the subject.  (When the Scene Guide Mode is set to [Soft Image of a Flower], and duri\
ng macro recording)
Recorded pictures are blurred. The stabilizer function ineffective.
 • Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and the stabilizer function is\
 less effective. → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body. →Use a tripod and the self-timer when using a slower shutter speed  (→208)

.
 • If you take a picture of a moving subject using the electronic shutter, the subject in the picture may be skewed in some cases.  (→

199)
Taking pictures using White Balance Bracket is not possible.
 • Is there any memory remaining on the card? 
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Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
 • We recommend trying the following methods. →Lower ISO sensitivity (→

179).
 →Take pictures in brighter locations. →Either adjust [Noise Reduction

] of [Photo Style] to a higher setting or set each item other than 
[Noise Reduction] to a lower setting. (→130)
 →ZS100Set [Long Shtr NR] to [ON].  (→144) →Change the settings of [Picture Size] 
(→139) and [Quality] (→140).
 • When Digital Zoom is used, the picture quality will become lower if you \
zoom in higher.
Subject appears skewed in pictures.
 • If you take a picture of a moving subject in the electronic shutter mode\
, motion picture recording  mode, or 4K photo recording mode, the subject in the picture may be skew\
ed in some cases. 
This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. 

This is not a 
malfunction.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighti\
ng and LED lighting 
fixture.
 • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup  sensors. 

This is not a malfunction.
 • If you are taking still pictures using the electronic shutter, the striping may be reduced by setting a slower shutter speed.  (→

102)
 • When noticeable flicker or striping is seen under lighting such as a flu\
orescent or LED lighting fixture in the motion picture recording mode, you can re\
duce 
the flicker or striping by setting up [Flkr Decrease] (→

266) and fixing the 
shutter speed. It is possible to select a shutter speed from [1/50], [1/\
60], 
[1/100], or [1/120]. You can set the shutter speed manually in the Creative 
Video Mode.  (→124)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
 • When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasin\
g the shutter speed may 
introduce slight changes to brightness and color. 

These are a result of the characteristics of the 
light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
 • When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under\
 fluorescent lighting, LED  lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting etc., the colors and scr\
een brightness may change or 
horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
Subject cannot be locked. (AF tracking not possible)
 • Set the AF area to the distinctive color of the subject if there is a part that \
is dif

ferent from the 
surrounding color. (→151)
Low or inaudible operating sound.
 • The speaker is blocked. 
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Panorama picture recording stops before finishing.
 • If the pan motion of the camera is too slow, the camera assumes that the operation has been aborted and stops recording.
 • If the pan motion of the camera is too shaky when it is moved toward the\
 recording direction, the camera stops recording.
4K photo recording stops before finishing.
 • When the ambient temperature is high or recording with [  ]  ([4K Burst]) or [  ]  ([4K Burst(S/S)]) 
of the 4K Photo function is performed continuously, the camera may display [  ] and stop the 
recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
 ■Motion Picture
Cannot record motion pictures.
 • When a large capacity card is used, you may not be able to take a pictur\
e for a while after you turn  on the camera.
Motion picture recording stops midway.
 • When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded conti\
nuously, the camera may  display [  ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools dow n. • The speed class of a required card varies depending on [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality] of a motion 
picture. Be sure to use a card of the recommended speed class. For detai\
ls, refer to “About motion 
picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings”  (→
37).
 • If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class\
, the data writing speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on \
the memory card and 
formatting it (→

38).
The screen turns dark while recording motion pictures.
 • While motion pictures are being recorded, the screen may turn dark as ti\
me passes in order to slow  battery consumption. This condition, however

, will not affect the recorded motion picture.
The screen turns momentarily black or noise is recorded.
 • While motion pictures are being recorded, the screen may momentarily tur\
n black or noise may be  recorded due to static electricity or strong electromagnetic waves (rad\
io transmitters, high-voltage 
lines, etc.) under some environmental conditions.
Sometimes focus adjustment with Auto Focus mode is difficult while recording 4K motion 
pictures.
 • This may occur when taking a picture by reducing the Auto Focus speed in order to adjust the  focus at high precision. 

This is not a malfunction. 
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A noise, such as a clicking or buzzing noise, is recorded on a motion pic\
ture. Audio is 
recorded at low volumes.
 • With recording in a quiet environment, the sound of aperture, focus and \
other actions may be recorded in motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. 

The focus operation during recording of 
motion pictures can be set to [OFF] in [Continuous AF] (→257).
 • Use of [Silent Operation

] is recommended if you are concerned about operational sounds.  (→126)
 • If you block the microphone with your fingers while motion pictures are \
being recorded, the audio 
may be recorded at a low volume or may not be recorded at all. In this c\
ase, the camera may pick 
up the lens operating sounds more easily.
Operating sounds are recorded at the end of the motion picture recording\
.
 • If the operation sound of the motion picture button pressed to end recor\
ding bothers you, try the  following:
 → Record the motion picture about three seconds longer, and then divide the last part of the motion 
picture using [

Video Divide] (→292) in the [Playback] menu.
 ■Flash
No flash emitted.
 • The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases. –ZS100The flash is closed. (→241) –ZS60Flash set to [  ] (Forced Flash Off).  (→ 244) • Set [Shutter T
ype] to [AUTO] or [MSHTR]. (→199)
 • Set [Silent Mode] to [

OFF].  (→225)
The flash fires twice.
 • The flash fires twice. When red-eye reduction  (→243, 244)

 is set, the firing interval will be longer. 
Make sure that the subject does not move until the second firing is comp\
leted. 
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 ■Monitor/viewfinder
The monitor display momentarily turns off.
 • When the monitor display automatically switches between finder and monit\
or (→59)

, the action of 
the eye sensor causes automatic switching of the display to the finder i\
f the finder gets close to the 
user’s eye or an object.
The monitor/viewfinder is turned off although the camera is turned on.
 • If no operations are performed during the set time period [Auto LVF/Monitor Of

f] (→81) is activated, 
and the monitor/viewfinder turns off.
 • When a hand or an object is close to the eye sensor, the monitor display mode could be switched  to viewfinder display mode.  (→

59)
The screen is too bright/too dark.
 • Check [Monitor Luminance

] setting. (→80)
 • Use [Monitor Display

]/[Viewfinder] to adjust the brightness of the screen. (→79)
It may flicker for an instant or the brightness of the screen may change\
 significantly for an 
instant.
 • This occurs due to the aperture of the lens changing when the shutter bu\
tton is pressed halfway, or  when the brightness of the subject changes. 

This is not a malfunction.
The screen flickers indoors.
 • The screen may flicker for a few seconds after turning on. This is an operation to correct flicker  caused by lighting such as fluorescent lights, LED lights, etc. and is n\
ot a malfunction.
Pictures do not show on the monitor

.
 • Viewfinder display mode is activated. →Press the [LV

F] button to switch to the monitor display mode.  (→58)
 • Monitor is turned off. →Press the [DISP

.] button to switch the display information. (→53)
Cannot switch between the monitor and viewfinder when pressing [ LV F] button.
 • When it is connected to a computer or printer, the camera can display pictures on the monitor only

.
Black, white, red, blue and green dots appear on the Monitor/Viewfinder.
 • This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures.
Noise appears on the monitor/viewfinder.
 • In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the monit\
or/viewfinder. 
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 ■Playback
The picture being played back is not rotated, or is rotated in an unexpe\
cted direction, when 
displayed.
 • When [Rotate Disp.] is set to [OFF], the picture is displayed without ch\
anging its orientation. (→

296)
 • You can rotate pictures with the [Rotate] function. 

(→296)
Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures.
 • A card is not inserted in the camera. • Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it c\
annot be played back on  the camera.
 → It is recommended to use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software 

(→353) to write pictures from PC 
to card.
 • Set [Playback Mode

] to [Normal Play]. (→281)
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.
 • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a \
PC or a picture which was  taken by another device?
 • Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with l\
ow battery. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. 

(→38)
Playback and operation sounds are too low.
 • The speaker is blocked.  (→20, 21)
Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Search.
 • Is the clock in the camera set properly?  (→42) • Pictures edited on a PC or pictures recorded on other cameras might disp\
lay a different date to the 
recorded date during Calendar Playback.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
 • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white r\
ound spots  may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of du\
st in the 
air. 

This is not a fault.
[Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen.
 • The pictures may have been recorded on another device. If so, they may b\
e displayed with poor picture quality. 
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Red areas in pictures appear blackened.
 •ZS100When the digital red-eye correction ([  ],  [  ]) is operating, red areas may be blackened. →We recommend closing the built-in flash, setting the flash mode to [  ], or turning [Red-Eye 
Removal
] to [OFF] before recording. (→245)
 •ZS60When the digital red-eye correction ([  ],  [  ],  [  ]) is operating, red areas may be 
blackened.
 → We recommend setting the flash mode to [  ]/[  ] or [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before 
recording.  (→245)
Motion pictures taken with this camera cannot be played in other cameras\
.
 • Even if a motion picture is played back on a compatible device, it may h\
ave bad picture quality or  sound quality upon playback, or it may not be played back. Also, the recording information may not 
be displayed correctly

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