Panasonic DMC-ZS50 Advanced Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-ZS50

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and

save this manual for future use.

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Before use .............................................. 8

Standard Accessories .........................10

Names and Functions of

Main Parts ............................................ 11

Viewfinder (LVF) ..........................................14

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button /

Control dial ..................................................16

Putting on the hand strap ............................16

Charging battery .................................. 17

Inserting the battery ....................................18

Charging the battery ....................................19

Remaining battery .......................................22

Estimated number of recordable pictures

and operating time ......................................22

Inserting and removing the card

(optional) .............................................. 24

Saving your pictures

(cards and built-in memory) ............... 25

Estimated recording capacity

(number of pictures/recording time) ............ 26

Setting the clock .................................. 28

Changing time settings ................................29

Basics

Sequence of operations ...................... 30

Using the control ring/control dial ..... 33

Using Quick menu .......................................34

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 35

Using flash ..................................................35

Automatic Scene Detection .........................36

Defocusing the background ........................37

[Motion Deblur] ............................................38

[iHandheld Night Shot] ................................ 39

[iHDR] ..........................................................40

AF Tracking .................................................41

[Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode .........................42

About [Intelligent Auto] setting items ..........44

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode ............................. 45

Program Shift .............................................. 46

Adjusting focus ...................................48

Recording motion pictures ................. 49

Taking still pictures while a motion picture

is being recorded .........................................52

Viewing your pictures ......................... 53

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom” .........................................54

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” ...........................................55

Searching and viewing pictures by their

recording date [Calendar] ............................56

Viewing motion pictures ..................... 57

Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures ............................................58

Deleting pictures .................................59

To delete multiple (up to 100)/

To delete all pictures ...................................60

Setting the menu .................................61

Menu type ...................................................62

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Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 63

[Clock Set] ...................................................63

[World Time] ................................................63

[Travel Date] ................................................63

[Airplane Mode] ...........................................63

[Beep] ..........................................................64

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................65

[Fn Button Set] ............................................ 65

[Zoom Lever Set] .........................................65

[Ring/Dial Set] ............................................. 65

[Live View Mode] .........................................66

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] .................... 66

[Monitor Luminance] ....................................67

[Eye Sensor] ................................................67

[Composition Guide] ....................................67

[Guide Line] .................................................67

[Histogram] ..................................................68

[Video Rec Area] .........................................68

[Remaining Disp.] ........................................69

[Lens Resume] ............................................69

[MF Assist] ...................................................69

[Peaking] ..................................................... 69

[Economy] ................................................... 70

[Auto Review] ..............................................71

[Exposure Comp. Reset] .............................71

[Self Timer Auto Off] ....................................71

[No.Reset] ................................................... 72

[Reset] .........................................................72

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings] .................................72

[USB Mode] .................................................73

[TV Connection] ..........................................73

[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................74

[Version Disp.] .............................................75

[Format] .......................................................75

[Language] .................................................. 75

Entering Text ........................................ 76

Application (Record)

Switching the display of recording

information, etc. ................................... 77

Taking pictures with the composition determined

[Composition Guide] ........................... 78

Using the level gauge.......................... 80

Using Zoom .......................................... 81

Zoom types and use ....................................82

[Step Zoom] .................................................84

Taking pictures with flash ...................86

Taking pictures with Auto Focus ....... 89

Taking front-on pictures of people

(Face Detection) ..........................................90

Automatically locking the focus on a

moving subject (AF Tracking) ......................91

Subject not centered in picture

(23-area-focusing) .......................................92

Determined position for focus

(1-area-focusing) .........................................92

Taking close-up pictures

(Macro recording) ................................ 94

Focus range ................................................ 95

[Macro Zoom] ..............................................96

Taking pictures with Manual Focus ... 97 Taking pictures by locking

the focus and/or exposure

[AF/AE Lock] ...................................... 100

Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation .................................... 101

Recording while exposure is changed

automatically ([Auto Bracket]) ................... 102

Burst function .................................... 103

Taking pictures with self-timer ......... 106

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Taking pictures by setting the aperture value

[Aperture-Priority] Mode ................... 107

Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed

[Shutter-Priority] Mode .....................108

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

[Manual Exposure] Mode .................. 109

Taking Pictures with different picture effects

[Creative Control] Mode .....................111

[Expressive] ............................................... 113

[Retro] .......................................................113

[Old Days] .................................................113

[High Key] .................................................. 114

[Low Key] ..................................................114

[Sepia] ....................................................... 114

[Dynamic Monochrome] ............................ 115

[Impressive Art] ......................................... 115

[High Dynamic] ..........................................115

[Cross Process] .........................................116

[Toy Effect] ................................................ 116

[Miniature Effect] ....................................... 117

[Soft Focus] ............................................... 118

[Star Filter] ................................................. 118

[One Point Color] ....................................... 119

Recording panorama pictures

[Panorama Shot] Mode .....................120

Taking pictures according

to the scene [Scene Mode] .............. 124

[Portrait] .....................................................125

[Soft Skin] ..................................................125

[Scenery] ...................................................125

[Sports] ......................................................126

[Night Portrait] ........................................... 126

[Night Scenery] ..........................................126

[Handheld Night Shot] ...............................127

[HDR] ........................................................127

[Food] ........................................................127

[Baby] ........................................................128

[Pet] ...........................................................128

[Sunset] .....................................................128

[High Sens.] ...............................................129

[Starry Sky] ................................................129

[Glass Through] .........................................129

[High Speed Video] ................................... 130

[3D Photo Mode] ....................................... 131

Registering your own settings

and recording [Custom] Mode ........132

[Cust.Set Mem.] ........................................132

[Custom] ....................................................133

Registering preferred functions

to the function button .......................134

Changing the settings assigned to

the control ring/control dial .............. 135

Recording with the Face Recognition function

[Face Recog.] ..................................... 136

Registering face pictures ..........................137

Editing or deleting information about

registered persons ...................................138

Useful features for travel .................. 139

[Travel Date] ..............................................139

[World Time] .............................................140

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Using the [Rec] menu ........................ 141

[Aspect Ratio] ............................................141

[Picture Size] .............................................141

[Quality] .....................................................142

[Sensitivity] ................................................143

[ISO Limit Set] ...........................................144

[White Balance] .........................................145

[AF Mode] ..................................................147

[Quick AF] ..................................................147

[Face Recog.] ............................................147

[AF/AE Lock] ............................................. 147

[Metering Mode] ........................................ 148

[i.Exposure] ............................................... 148

[Min. Shtr Speed] ......................................149

[i.Resolution] .............................................149

[i.Zoom] ..................................................... 149

[Digital Zoom] ............................................149

[Time Lapse Shot] .....................................150

[AF Assist Lamp] .......................................152

[Red-Eye Removal] ...................................152

[Motion Deblur] ..........................................153

[iHandheld Night Shot] .............................. 153

[iHDR] ........................................................153

[Stabilizer] .................................................153

[Date Stamp] ............................................. 154

Using the [Motion Picture] menu ..... 155

[Rec Format] .............................................155

[Rec Quality] ..............................................155

[Still Picture Size] ...................................... 156

[Continuous AF] .........................................157

[Level Shot] ............................................... 157

[Wind Cut] .................................................158

[Zoom Mic] ................................................158

Application (View)

Changing the picture information

display, etc. ........................................ 159

Viewing the group picture ................160

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode] ................................ 163

[2D/3D Settings] ........................................163

Selecting pictures to play back

[Filtering Play] .................................... 164

Narrowing down by selecting

picture type ................................................165

Narrowing down by selecting pictures

recorded at a destination ...........................165

Narrowing down by selecting picture

category or a person in the picture ............166

Narrowing down by selecting

recording date ........................................... 167

Narrowing down by selecting

favorite pictures .........................................167

Playing back pictures in order

automatically [Slide Show] .............. 168

Searching by recording date

[Calendar] ........................................... 170

Retouching pictures .......................... 171

[Auto Retouch] ..........................................171

[Creative Retouch] ....................................172

Using the [Playback] menu............... 174

[Location Logging] .....................................174

[Title Edit] .................................................. 176

[Text Stamp] ..............................................177

[Retouch] ...................................................178

[Video Divide] ............................................179

[Time Lapse Video] ................................... 180

[Resize] ..................................................... 181

[Cropping] ..................................................183

[Favorite] ................................................... 184

[Print Set] ..................................................185

[Protect] .....................................................186

[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................187

[Copy] ........................................................188

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Wi-Fi/NFC

Wi-Fi® Function and

NFC Function ..................................... 189

[Airplane Mode] .........................................191

What you can do with the

Wi-Fi function ..................................... 192

Operating the camera using a

smartphone/tablet .............................193

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Panasonic Image App” .............................193

Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ........... 194

Connecting to a smartphone/tablet

using NFC function ....................................201

Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet

(remote recording) .....................................203

Playing back pictures in the camera on

a smartphone/tablet ..................................204

Saving pictures in the camera to the

smartphone/tablet .....................................204

Sending pictures in the camera to

social networking services ........................207

Adding location information to a picture

in the camera that is being played back ....208

Adding location information to pictures

in the camera ............................................211

Operating the camera to send pictures

to a smartphone or tablet .......................... 213

Displaying still pictures on a TV ...... 218

Wireless printing ...............................219

Sending pictures to

AV equipment .....................................220

Sending pictures to a PC .................. 223

Using WEB services .......................... 228

When sending images to WEB service .....229

When sending images to

[Cloud Sync. Service] ................................234

Using “LUMIX CLUB” ........................ 237

About the “LUMIX CLUB” ..........................237

Transferring pictures automatically

[Smart Transfer] ................................. 242

Setting [Smart Transfer] ............................244

[Auto Transfer] ...........................................245

[Transfer Now] ...........................................246

[Set Destination] ........................................247

[Charge Priority] ........................................ 248

[Display Log] .............................................248

About connections ............................ 249

[Via Network]

Connecting via a wireless access point ....250

[Direct]

Connecting directly ....................................253

Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([History Connection] /

[Favorite Connection]) ...............................254

Settings for sending pictures .....................257

[Wi-Fi Setup] menu ............................ 259

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Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen .......................261

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) .....263

Viewing 3D still pictures ............................ 265

Storing recorded still pictures and

motion pictures in the recorder .......267

Copying by inserting the card into the

recorder .....................................................267

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables

(optional) ................................................... 267

Storing recorded still pictures and

motion pictures on your PC .............268

About supplied software ............................269

Installing supplied software .......................270

Downloading SILKYPIX Developer

Studio SE .................................................. 271

Copying still pictures and motion

pictures ......................................................272

Printing ............................................... 275

Printing multiple pictures ...........................277

Printing with date and text .........................277

Making print settings on the camera ......... 278

Others

List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder

displays .............................................. 279

In recording ............................................... 279

In playback ................................................282

Message displays .............................. 284

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 288

Usage cautions and notes ................ 299

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Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

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.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera, and such damage may not be repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

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Condensation (When the lens, the LCD monitor, or viewfinder, is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, LCD monitor, or viewfinder, dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

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about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.

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Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→299)

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other

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information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. Recording mode icons

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In recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions.

[ ] and [ ] will differ depending on the recording modes registered under custom settings.

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card

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in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Optional accessories

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory

when you are not using a card. (→25)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 2 3 4 5

(Top)

7 8 9 116 1210

1 Flash (→31, 86)

2 Self-timer indicator (→106) /

AF Assist Lamp (→152)

Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations.

3 Control ring (→33)

Allows you to zoom and adjust settings when recording.

4 Lens barrel

5 Lens

6 Speaker

7 Microphones (→31, 49)

8 Mode dial (→30)

Use this to select the recording mode.

9 Shutter button

10 Zoom lever (→81)

Use the lever to zoom in and enlarge a distant subject.

11 Motion picture button (→49)

Record motion pictures.

12 Camera [ON/OFF] button

Use this to turn the camera on and off.

(Bottom)

13 14 15

13 Tripod mount (→301)

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. It may not be possible to attach certain types of tripods properly.

14 Card/Battery door (→18, 24)

Open this door to insert and remove a card or battery.

15 Release lever (→18, 24)

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16 18 19 22

20 2117

16 Viewfinder (LVF) (→14)

In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the LVF.

17 Diopter adjustment dial (→15)

Turn the dial to adjust the focus in the viewfinder.

18 Eye Sensor

The display is automatically switched to viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close to the viewfinder. (→14)

19 [LVF] button (→14) / [Fn2] button (→14, 134)

Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor. ([LVF] button) Use this button to operate a registered function. ([Fn2] button)

20 Monitor (→66, 67, 279)

21 Charging lamp (Red) (→20)

Wi-Fi

connection lamp (Blue) (→190)

The color of the lamp differs depending on the function.

22 Strap eyelet (→16)

23 [HDMI] socket (→261, 263)

Do not connect any other cables except the HDMI micro cable. Doing so may cause malfunction.

24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→19, 261, 267, 272, 275)

This socket is also used when charging the battery.

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22 Strap eyelet (→16)

25 [Wi-Fi] antenna

26 NFC antenna (→201)

27 [Wi-Fi] button (→190)

28 Playback button

Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode.

[Q.MENU/

You can display the Quick Menu (→34) and erase pictures (→59). You can also use this button to return to the previous screen while a menu is displayed (→61).

30 [DISP.] button (→77, 159)

Use this to change display.

31 [Fn1] button (→134)

Use this to use registered functions.

32 [MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial (→16)

] / [ ] button

The [Fn1] button and/or [Fn2] button is indicated as the function button in the text.

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The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Viewfinder (LVF)

When you use the viewfinder, you can check the view of the subject even if you are in a bright area.

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Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder

You can operate the [LVF]/[Fn2] button in two ways, using it either as the [LVF] button or as a function button [Fn2]. You can use this button as the [LVF] button at the time of purchase.

• For details on the function button, refer to (→134).

Press [LVF] button

• The display is switched as shown below.

Automatic switching

between viewfinder and

monitor

Viewfinder display Monitor display

Eye Sensor

[LVF] button

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Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor

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.

• The eye sensor may not work correctly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you hold the camera, or whether the eyepiece and nearby area are exposed to strong light. In this case, press the [LVF] button to switch the display.

• During motion picture playback or Slide Show, the eye sensor will not automatically switch the display to the viewfinder.

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Setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor or setting to switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor

The sensitivity of the eye sensor can be set using [Eye Sensor] in the [Setup] menu.

Select [Eye Sensor] from the [Setup] menu (→61) Use to select [Sensitivity] or [LVF/Monitor Switch] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]

[Sensitivity] Use this setting to set the sensitivity of the eye sensor.

[LVF/Monitor Switch] Use this setting to switch the display between the viewfinder and

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About diopter adjustment

Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the Viewfinder clearly. Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the characters displayed in the viewfinder.

Diopter adjustment dial

[HIGH] / [LOW]

monitor.

[LVF/MON AUTO] (Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor) / [LVF] (Viewfinder display) / [MON] (Monitor display)

• After the display is switched using the [LVF] button, the setting of [LVF/Monitor Switch] will also change.

When doing diopter adjustment, align the center of the viewfinder with your eye.

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[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial

[MENU/SET] button

• Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→61)

Cursor button

This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→61) You can perform the following operations while recording.

[ ] button ( )

Exposure Compensation (→101)

[ ] button ( )

Flash (→86)

[ ] (Drive Mode*) button ( )

Burst (→103), Auto Bracket (→102), Self-timer (→106)

[ ] button ( )

Macro recording (→94, 96), Manual Focus (→97)

Control dial

Turn the dial to select setting items and change setting values.

You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button.

In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by .

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(→33, 53, 61)

Putting on the hand strap

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

Strap eyelet

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Charging battery

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera.

• Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Turn off Yes

Turn on No

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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 provided with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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Power supply

By using the AC adaptor (supplied) when the battery is in the unit and turning on the unit, the unit can be powered from an electrical outlet through the USB connection cable (supplied).

• The battery may become drained during recording. If the battery is drained, the

unit will turn off.

• The unit can be powered only if the battery is in it.

• Turn off the unit before inserting or removing the AC adaptor (supplied).

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Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the battery all the way

• Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever.

Charging battery

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Release lever

Close the card/battery door and then slide the release lever to

Lever

the [LOCK] position

Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation.

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To remove battery

Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on

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the screen goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

Remove battery from camera after use.

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• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it.

The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws.

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Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.

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Charging battery

Charging the battery

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

AC adaptor (supplied)

USB connection cable (supplied)

Computer Getting ready: Turn on the computer.

When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket.

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

• This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in an upright position.

• 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.

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Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet

Insert the USB connection cable so that its [

] mark side of the camera.

[

] mark will face the

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor into the electrical outlet.

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Charging the battery through the computer

Connect the camera to the USB connector of a computer using the USB connection cable (supplied).

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Charging battery

If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.

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If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to

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the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time. Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer.

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Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

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Charging lamp indications

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

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Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 170 min

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power supply capacity of the computer.

(For instructions on correcting the problem, refer to (→288).)

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Charging battery

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine

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Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera. Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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Do not use a USB extension cable.

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The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated

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accessories of this camera. Do not use them for other devices. If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may

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not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera. If the charging lamp does not light even when the camera is connected to the AC

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adaptor (supplied) or a computer, check to make sure it is properly connected. (→19) If you try to recharge the battery when it is already fully charged, the charging lamp

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will light for approximately 15 seconds.

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Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

Charging battery

Remaining battery

When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.

Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

• In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.

• When using [Monitor Luminance].

• When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

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Recording still pictures (When using LCD monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures

Recording time Approx. 150 min

By CIPA standard

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.

• [Program AE] Mode

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when [Stabilizer] is set to [ON]).

• 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.

Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions).

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Charging battery

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Recording motion pictures (When using LCD monitor)

[Rec Format]

[Rec Quality]

Available recording time Approx. 75 min Approx. 80 min Approx. 90 min

Actual available recording time

The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and

stopping recording and using zoom.

Recording conditions

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• Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen

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• You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/30p] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

• If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using the [VGA] setting.

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Viewing pictures (When using LCD monitor)

Playback time Approx. 210 min

[FHD/60p] [FHD/60i] [FHD/30p]

Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min Approx. 40 min

[AVCHD] [MP4]

If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.

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Please purchase a new battery.

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Inserting and removing the 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 card all the way

• Push in until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door and then slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position

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To remove card

Press the center of the card

Press

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Release lever

Card (Check orientation)

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

Pull out

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the

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screen goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory [ ] if not.

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Built-in memory (approx. 86 MB)

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→188)

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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a

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card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

• Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.)

respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4”* or higher for

recording motion pictures.

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as

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picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→75) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to

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record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

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(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

Switch

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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (switch with [Remaining Disp.] (→69))

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [ ] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 8 GB 32 GB 64 GB

12M 16 1540 6260 12670

5M 29 2620 10620 21490

0.3M 450 40310 162960 247150

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] 8 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/60p] 37m00s 2h31m00s 5h07m00s

[FHD/60i] / [HD/60p] 1h01m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s

When [Rec Format] is [MP4]

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 8 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/30p] — 49m00s 3h22m00s 6h50m00s

[HD/30p] — 1h35m00s 6h27m00s 13h04m00s

[VGA/30p] 2m00s 3h29m00s 14h12m00s 28h46m00s

• The time displayed in the table is the total time.

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen

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• If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

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Preparations

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

The camera 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.

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

Press [MENU/SET]

• To cancel → Press [Q.MENU/ ] button.

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Setting the clock

When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]

Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET]

City or area name

Difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo

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studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

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the screen of the camera.

Changing time settings

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu to change the current time settings.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed, provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

Current time

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu

• For details about how to set the menu (→61)

Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→28))

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Sequence of operations

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn on the camera

Set to the desired recording mode

Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use.

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→35)

[Program AE] Mode

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

[Manual Exposure] Mode

[Custom] Mode

[Panorama Shot] Mode Record panorama pictures. (→120)

[Scene Mode]

[Creative Control] Mode

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Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. (→45)

Determine aperture, then record pictures.

(→107)

Determine shutter speed, then record pictures. (→108)

Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures. (→109)

Record pictures using pre-registered settings. (→132)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. (→124)

Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect. (→111)

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