Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS100 Installation and service instructions

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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS100
DMC-ZS60
DMC-ZS100 DMC-ZS60
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
More detailed owner’s manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for
advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the
website. (→50)
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Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on
the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as
your convenient camera information source.
Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your
Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in
this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.
For the U.S.A. and Canada only
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.

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Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
■ Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu
2 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi]
3 Press to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET]
Contains FCC ID : VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply
without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
DMC-ZS100 DMC-ZS60

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-ZS100
DMC-ZS60
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu
2 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi]
3 Press to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET]
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Contains IC : 772C-LBXN604
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are
deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

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■ About the AC adaptor (supplied)
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC
power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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■ About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period
of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F)
or incinerate.

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■ Cautions for Use
• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not
comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D-Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the
pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (supplied)/AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). Then reinsert the
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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Contents
■ Information for Your Safety ...................... 3
Preparations
■ Before use.................................................11
■ Standard accessories ............................. 12
■ Names and Functions of Main Parts ..... 14
■ Inserting and removing the battery
or SD memory card (optional) ................ 17
■ Charging the battery ............................... 18
■ Setting the clock ..................................... 20
Basics
■ Basic operations ..................................... 21
■ Setting the menu ..................................... 28
Recording
■ Taking pictures with automatic settings
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ........................... 29
■ Recording 4K photos .............................. 30
■ [Post Focus] ............................................ 33
■ Recording motion pictures .................... 36
■ [4K Live Cropping] .................................. 39
Playback
■ Viewing your pictures ............................. 41
■ [Light Composition] ................................ 42
Wi-Fi
■ What you can do with the
Wi-Fi® function ........................................ 44
■ Operating the camera by connecting
it to a smartphone ................................... 45
Others
■ Downloading software ............................ 48
■ Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format) ............................................ 50
■ List of monitor/viewfinder displays ....... 52
■ Menu list ................................................... 56
■ Q&A Troubleshooting ............................ 59
■ Specifications .......................................... 61
■ Digital Camera Accessory System ........ 67
■ Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .................................. 68
■ Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR CANADA) ............................. 72
In this manual, examples use illustrations and screens of DMC-ZS100 unless
otherwise indicated.
■ About the symbols in the text
Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:
→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]