Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs7 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) 
Names of parts
Cursor button
 
■About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar\
 to the 
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of\
 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protectio\
n to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possib\
ility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advise\
d that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of u\
se of a 
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend 
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
 
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
 
• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used\
 
safely. The dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries 
suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batte\
ries 
manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries \
which 
do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any w\
ay 
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been 
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
[MENU/SET](menu display/set/finish) ( →20)
Left cursor button (◄) • Self-timer (→52)
Down cursor button ( ▼) • Macro Mode ( →49)
 • AF Lock (AF Tracking) (→36, 99)
Up cursor button ( ▲) • Exposure Compensation ( →53)
 • Auto Bracket (→54)
 
• Multi Aspect  (→55)
 • White Balance fine adjustment  (→98)
Right cursor button ( ►) • Flash (→47)
 
●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by ▲▼◄►.
Camera ON/OFF switch (→19)
Shutter button (→34)
Mode dial (→33)
Flash (→47)
Self-timer indicator (→52)/
AF Assist Lamp (→106)
Lens barrel
Lens 
(→7)
Zoom lever (→39)
Microphone ∗1 (→76, 106)
Speaker (→22, 115)
LCD monitor∗2
(→6, 23, 46, 152, 158)
REC/PLAY switch (→32)
[EXPOSURE] button (→56, 57, 58)
[DISPLAY] button (→46)
Q.MENU (Quick setting →
112)/
Delete button (→45)
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL] 
socket ∗
3
(→141, 144, 147)
[E.ZOOM] button (→42)
 
●The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the\
 model that is used. 
●The above illustration is of the DMC-ZS5. 
●DMC-ZS6 has a status indicator.
∗1 The DMC-ZS6 has a stereo microphone. 
∗2 The LCD monitor of the DMC-ZS6 is a different size.
∗3 The DMC-ZS6 has an HDMI socket. (→148, 149)
Hand strap eyelet
We recommend 
using the supplied 
hand strap to 
avoid dropping 
the camera.
Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery 
to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
1
2
 Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet
 
●Plug-in type 
●Inlet type
Battery 
(model-specific)
Charger 
(model-specific)
 
• The AC 
cable does 
not fit 
entirely into 
the AC  input 
terminal. A gap will remain.
Charging light 
([CHARGE])
On:  Charging in progress 
(approx. 130 min. if fully 
depleted)
Off: Charging complete
If light is flashing:  • Charging may take longer than normal if battery 
temperature is too high or 
too low (charging may not be 
completed).
 • Battery/charger connector is  dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed
For the DMC-ZS7 (→9)
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door (→14)
Release lever (→14)
DC coupler cover 
(→15) 
						

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Charging battery (Continued)
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time
Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or [LCD MODE] are used frequently\
; or in colder 
climates.
The number of recordable pictures and the recording time will also be re\
duced if the GPS 
function is operating. 
 
■Recording still pictures
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures  Approx. 340 pictures By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 150 min  Approx. 170 min 
 
●Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging 
Products Association].
 
• [PROGRAM AE]  Mode
 • [GPS SETTING] is set to [OFF] 
 • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%  when LCD monitor is on. ∗1 • 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 [AUTO].)
 • Recording once every 30 seconds with full  flash every second recording.
 • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or  vice versa in every recording.
 • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings  and leaving it until the temperature of the 
battery decreases.
∗
1   The number of recordable pictures decreases 
when [LCD MODE] is used.
Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter \
for 2-minute 
intervals under the above conditions.
 
■Recording motion pictures 
[AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/
[AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG]
∗2
Available continuous recording time 
About 100 minutes  About 100 minutes 
Actual available recording time  ∗3 
About 50 minutes  About 50 minutes 
 
●Recording conditions • Temperature 23°C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%   • [PROGRAM AE]  Mode 
 • [GPS SETTING] is set to [OFF]
 • Picture quality settings: [AVCHD Lite] [SH]/[MOTION JPEG] [HD]
∗
2   A maximum of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded in\
 [MOTION JPEG] 
format. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of available space on the card\
, the available recording 
time will be calculated for a maximum of 2 GB.)
∗
3   The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on an\
d off, starting and 
stopping recording and using zoom. 
 
■Viewing pictures
Playback time  About 300 minutes 
The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary s\
lightly according 
to battery and usage conditions.
 
●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery\
 usage. 
Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery h\
as not been 
used in some time.
 
●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. 
●Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after be\
ing charged. 
●Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 35 °C (50 °\
F - 95 °F)). 
●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of\
 the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiti\
ng or the 
resulting heat generated.
 
●Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause b\
attery to 
expand.)
 
●Do not disassemble or modify the charger. 
●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching\
 end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery.
 
●The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charge\
r is connected to an 
electrical outlet.
 
●When charging:
 • Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.
 • Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
 • Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.
 • After charging, remove the charger from the wall socket, and then remove\
 the battery from the charger (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).
 
●Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. b\
y dropping (can 
cause faults). 
						

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Charging battery (Continued)
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time
Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or [LCD MODE] are used frequently\
; or in colder 
climates.
The number of recordable pictures and the recording time will also be re\
duced if the GPS 
function is operating. 
 
■Recording still pictures
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures  Approx. 340 pictures By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 150 min  Approx. 170 min 
 
●Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging 
Products Association].
 
• [PROGRAM AE]  Mode
 • [GPS SETTING] is set to [OFF] 
 • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%  when LCD monitor is on. ∗1 • 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 [AUTO].)
 • Recording once every 30 seconds with full  flash every second recording.
 • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or  vice versa in every recording.
 • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings  and leaving it until the temperature of the 
battery decreases.
∗
1   The number of recordable pictures decreases 
when [LCD MODE] is used.
Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter \
for 2-minute 
intervals under the above conditions.
 
■Recording motion pictures 
[AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/
[AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG]
∗2
Available continuous recording time 
About 100 minutes  About 100 minutes 
Actual available recording time  ∗3 
About 50 minutes  About 50 minutes 
 
●Recording conditions • Temperature 23°C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%   • [PROGRAM AE]  Mode 
 • [GPS SETTING] is set to [OFF]
 • Picture quality settings: [AVCHD Lite] [SH]/[MOTION JPEG] [HD]
∗
2   A maximum of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded in\
 [MOTION JPEG] 
format. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of available space on the card\
, the available recording 
time will be calculated for a maximum of 2 GB.)
∗
3   The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on an\
d off, starting and 
stopping recording and using zoom. 
 
■Viewing pictures
Playback time  About 300 minutes 
The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary s\
lightly according 
to battery and usage conditions.
 
●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery\
 usage. 
Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery h\
as not been 
used in some time.
 
●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. 
●Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after be\
ing charged. 
●Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 35 °C (50 °\
F - 95 °F)). 
●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of\
 the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiti\
ng or the 
resulting heat generated.
 
●Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause b\
attery to 
expand.)
 
●Do not disassemble or modify the charger. 
●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching\
 end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery.
 
●The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charge\
r is connected to an 
electrical outlet.
 
●When charging:
 • Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.
 • Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
 • Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.
 • After charging, remove the charger from the wall socket, and then remove\
 the battery from the charger (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).
 
●Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. b\
y dropping (can 
cause faults). 
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the [OPEN] position 
and open the lid
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Completely insert battery 
and card
 • Battery: Push in until the lever is locked
 • Memory card: Push in until it clicks
Close lid
Slide to the [LOCK] position.
 
■To remove
 
• To remove battery:  
• To remove card:
move lever in 
direction of arrow.
Leverpress down in 
center.
 
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. 
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this prod\
uct. 
●Remove battery from camera after use.
 • Store the battery in battery carrying case (supplied).
 
●To remove the card or 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.)
 
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
 
●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recy\
cling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Charged battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation: terminals face 
LCD) Do not 
touch 
terminal
 Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of battery
By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and \
play 
back without worrying about the remaining battery charge.
The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor.
DC IN 
terminal DC coupler
DC coupler  cover
Align the marks to 
connect
AC adaptor
Insert DC coupler instead of 
battery (previous page) 
Open DC coupler cover 
 • If difficult to open, with the card/
battery door open, press the coupler 
cover from the inside to open it.
Plug AC adaptor into power 
outlet 
Connect AC adaptor to DC IN 
terminal of DC coupler 
 
●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). 
●Use the AC adaptor and DC coupler specifically for this camera. Using other adap\
tors 
or couplers could cause camera failure.
 
●It may not be possible to install camera on a tripod or unipod when the \
DC coupler is 
connected, depending on the type of tripod or unipod.
 
●The camera cannot be stood up when the AC adaptor is connected. If you are leaving 
the camera on a surface as you work, it is recommended to set it on a so\
ft cloth.
 
●When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the 
card/battery door.
 
●Remove the AC adaptor and DC coupler when not in use and close the coupler cover. 
●Also read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.
Lever 
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the [OPEN] position 
and open the lid
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Completely insert battery 
and card
 • Battery: Push in until the lever is locked
 • Memory card: Push in until it clicks
Close lid
Slide to the [LOCK] position.
 
■To remove
 
• To remove battery:  
• To remove card:
move lever in 
direction of arrow.
Leverpress down in 
center.
 
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. 
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this prod\
uct. 
●Remove battery from camera after use.
 • Store the battery in battery carrying case (supplied).
 
●To remove the card or 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.)
 
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
 
●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recy\
cling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Charged battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation: terminals face 
LCD) Do not 
touch 
terminal
 Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of battery
By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and \
play 
back without worrying about the remaining battery charge.
The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor.
DC IN 
terminal DC coupler
DC coupler  cover
Align the marks to 
connect
AC adaptor
Insert DC coupler instead of 
battery (previous page) 
Open DC coupler cover 
 • If difficult to open, with the card/
battery door open, press the coupler 
cover from the inside to open it.
Plug AC adaptor into power 
outlet 
Connect AC adaptor to DC IN 
terminal of DC coupler 
 
●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). 
●Use the AC adaptor and DC coupler specifically for this camera. Using other adap\
tors 
or couplers could cause camera failure.
 
●It may not be possible to install camera on a tripod or unipod when the \
DC coupler is 
connected, depending on the type of tripod or unipod.
 
●The camera cannot be stood up when the AC adaptor is connected. If you are leaving 
the camera on a surface as you work, it is recommended to set it on a so\
ft cloth.
 
●When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the 
card/battery door.
 
●Remove the AC adaptor and DC coupler when not in use and close the coupler cover. 
●Also read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.
Lever 
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
 (Continued)  Setting the Clock( The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.)
 Remaining battery and memory capacity
Pictures remaining ( →174,   →176)
Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in \
memory)
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. ( →11 )
When in operation
 (Card) or  (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as pictu\
re writing, reading, 
deletion or formatting. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, 
card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional) (this can cause data\
 loss or 
damage). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static ele\
ctricity. Should 
any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform\
 the operation 
again.
 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in \
memory  if not.
 
■Built-in memory (approx. 15 MB , approx. 40 MB  )
 
●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory ( →137). 
●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access ti\
me for a card. 
●Clipboard pictures ( →110) are saved to built-in memory. 
●[QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] can only be available to record motion pictures \
in the built-
in memory.
 
■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD memory 
cards 8 MB – 2 GB  • Can be used with devices compatible with the respective 
formats.
 • Before using SDXC memory cards, check your computer  and other devices support this type of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
 • Cards in capacities not listed at left are not supported. 
SDHC memory 
cards
4 GB - 32 GB
SDXC memory 
cards 48 GB - 64 GB
 
●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatt\
ed with a 
computer or another device. ( →28)
 
●If the write-protect switch is set to ‘LOCK’, the card cannot be u\
sed 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.)
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
Select the 
setting item Select either [24HRS] or [AM/
PM] for the time display format.
Select the display order for the 
day, month, and year ([M/D/Y], 
[D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]).
Change 
the values  and 
settings
 • To cancel → Press .
 • When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00,  and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.
Press [MENU/SET]
Press [MENU/SET]
 • To return to the previous screen, press .
Set REC/PLAY switch to  before turning on the power.
REC/PLAY switch
Switch 
(LOCK)
(Continued on the next page)
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 ( →19) 
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
 (Continued)  Setting the Clock( The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.)
 Remaining battery and memory capacity
Pictures remaining ( →174,   →176)
Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in \
memory)
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. ( →11 )
When in operation
 (Card) or  (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as pictu\
re writing, reading, 
deletion or formatting. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, 
card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional) (this can cause data\
 loss or 
damage). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static ele\
ctricity. Should 
any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform\
 the operation 
again.
 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in \
memory  if not.
 
■Built-in memory (approx. 15 MB , approx. 40 MB  )
 
●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory ( →137). 
●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access ti\
me for a card. 
●Clipboard pictures ( →110) are saved to built-in memory. 
●[QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] can only be available to record motion pictures \
in the built-
in memory.
 
■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD memory 
cards 8 MB – 2 GB  • Can be used with devices compatible with the respective 
formats.
 • Before using SDXC memory cards, check your computer  and other devices support this type of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
 • Cards in capacities not listed at left are not supported. 
SDHC memory 
cards
4 GB - 32 GB
SDXC memory 
cards 48 GB - 64 GB
 
●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatt\
ed with a 
computer or another device. ( →28)
 
●If the write-protect switch is set to ‘LOCK’, the card cannot be u\
sed 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.)
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
Select the 
setting item Select either [24HRS] or [AM/
PM] for the time display format.
Select the display order for the 
day, month, and year ([M/D/Y], 
[D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]).
Change 
the values  and 
settings
 • To cancel → Press .
 • When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00,  and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.
Press [MENU/SET]
Press [MENU/SET]
 • To return to the previous screen, press .
Set REC/PLAY switch to  before turning on the power.
REC/PLAY switch
Switch 
(LOCK)
(Continued on the next page)
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 ( →19) 
						

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Setting the Clock (Continued) 
Setting the Clock( The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.)
If automatically correcting time of day, select [YES] 
 • To manually set date and time  →select [NO].
 • To return to the previous screen, press .
When [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] is displayed, press 
[MENU/SET]
Set your home area
City or area 
name Current time
Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The current time and home area are set.   • [GPS SETTING] turns [ON]. ( →85) 
 
■About automatic time correction
(→89)
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 hour\
s beforehand.
 • Using the GPS function, you can make settings to automatically correct t\
he current  time. (→89) 
Select [CLOCK SET] from the [REC] menu or [SETUP] menu 
(→22)
Set the date and time (Perform steps  and  on the previous page.)
Press [MENU/SET]
 
■To set local time at travel destination
[WORLD TIME] ( →93)
 
●Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improper\
ly printed when printing 
pictures at a digital photo center or when using [TEXT STAMP].
 
●Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. 
●After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if t\
he date is not displayed on the 
camera screen.
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
Select the 
setting item Select either [24HRS] or [AM/
PM] for the time display format.
Select the display order for the 
day, month, and year ([M/D/Y], 
[D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]).
Change 
the values  and 
settings
 • To cancel → Press .
 • When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00,  and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.
Press [MENU/SET]
Confirm the setting and press 
[MENU/SET]
 •To return to the previous screen, press .Turn on the power again and check the time display.(Time and date can be displayed by 
pressing [DISPLAY] several times.)
Set REC/PLAY switch to  before turning on the power.
REC/PLAY switch
To change time setting
Select [CLOCK SET] from the 
[SETUP] menu (→ 22), perform  
and .
 
• 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.
 
■To set local time at travel 
destination
[WORLD TIME] ( →93)
 
●Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improper\
ly printed when printing 
pictures at a digital photo center or when using [TEXT STAMP].
 
●Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. 
●After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if t\
he date is not displayed on the 
camera screen.
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS7 ( →17) 
						

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Setting the Clock (Continued) 
Setting the Clock( The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.)
If automatically correcting time of day, select [YES] 
 • To manually set date and time  →select [NO].
 • To return to the previous screen, press .
When [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] is displayed, press 
[MENU/SET]
Set your home area
City or area 
name Current time
Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The current time and home area are set.   • [GPS SETTING] turns [ON]. ( →85) 
 
■About automatic time correction
(→89)
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 hour\
s beforehand.
 • Using the GPS function, you can make settings to automatically correct t\
he current  time. (→89) 
Select [CLOCK SET] from the [REC] menu or [SETUP] menu 
(→22)
Set the date and time (Perform steps  and  on the previous page.)
Press [MENU/SET]
 
■To set local time at travel destination
[WORLD TIME] ( →93)
 
●Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improper\
ly printed when printing 
pictures at a digital photo center or when using [TEXT STAMP].
 
●Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. 
●After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if t\
he date is not displayed on the 
camera screen.
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
Select the 
setting item Select either [24HRS] or [AM/
PM] for the time display format.
Select the display order for the 
day, month, and year ([M/D/Y], 
[D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]).
Change 
the values  and 
settings
 • To cancel → Press .
 • When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00,  and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.
Press [MENU/SET]
Confirm the setting and press 
[MENU/SET]
 •To return to the previous screen, press .Turn on the power again and check the time display.(Time and date can be displayed by 
pressing [DISPLAY] several times.)
Set REC/PLAY switch to  before turning on the power.
REC/PLAY switch
To change time setting
Select [CLOCK SET] from the 
[SETUP] menu (→ 22), perform  
and .
 
• 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.
 
■To set local time at travel 
destination
[WORLD TIME] ( →93)
 
●Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improper\
ly printed when printing 
pictures at a digital photo center or when using [TEXT STAMP].
 
●Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. 
●After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if t\
he date is not displayed on the 
camera screen.
For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS7 ( →17) 
						

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Settings display may vary according to items.
Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.  Setting the menu
Menu type
 
■To restore default settings
[RESET] ( →26)
Bring up the menu
Each item’s 
background 
color changes 
when it is 
selected 
Select the [SETUP] menu
 Highlight   Select  and return 
to menu items
Background  color 
changes 
Select the item
Page(Zoom lever can 
be used to switch 
to next screen.)
Item
Select the setting
Settings
Selected 
setting
Close the menu
 • When the REC/PLAY switch is set 
to , menu can be closed with a 
half-press of the shutter button.
Refer to the following procedures to operate menus such as the [SETUP] m\
enu, [REC] 
menu, [TRAVEL MODE] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu.
(Example)  
While in [PROGRAM AE] Mode ( →37), change [LCD MODE] on the [SETUP] 
menu. (REC/PLAY switch: set to 
; mode dial: set to )
Shutter 
button
REC/PLAY switch
Camera ON/OFF switch
Mode dial
 [REC] menu (REC/PLAY switch: ) [MOTION PICTURE] menu (REC/PLAY switch: ) 
Changing picture preferences (→95 - 109)
 • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size.
 [TRAVEL MODE] menu (REC/PLAY switch:  )
Categorize your travel pictures (→90 - 94)  • You can set the GPS settings 
, Travel Date settings and more. 
 [SETUP] menu (REC/PLAY switch:  )
Making the camera more convenient to use (→22 - 29)  • Displays settings for ease of use such as adjusting the Clock and changi\
ng the Beep sounds.
 [PLAYBACK MODE] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )
Viewing recorded pictures  (→118 - 125)
 • Choose a playback type to see Slide Shows or just your favorite pictures\
.
 • When [FAVORITE] ( →133) is not set, [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed.
 [PLAYBACK] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )
Using your pictures (→126 - 137)  • Displays settings for using the pictures you have taken, including prote\
cting, cropping, and handy settings for printing your pictures (DPOF).