Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Installation and service instructions

Basic Owner's Manual
Digital Camera
DMC=ZS20
DMC-ZS19
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely,
5",; PTM
More detailed instructions on the operation of
this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual
for advanced features (PDF format)" in the
supplied disc. Install it on your PC to read it.
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DearCustomer,
ThankyouforchoosingPanasonic!
Youhavepurchasedoneofthemostsophisticated 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.
I Dealer Purchased From Model No.
._DealerAddress 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.
i _ Alithium 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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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this
unit.
•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
Digital camera Bottom
Location
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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 receivingantenna.
. Increasethe separation between theequipment and receiver.
. Connect the equipment into an outlet ona 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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-ZS20 /DMC-ZS19
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of
North America
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer
Marketing Company of
North America
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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.
_Pa.asonJc
DMC-ZS20
_Pa.asonic
DMC-ZS19
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[] About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use thespecified unit to rechargethe battery pack.
• Donot use the battery pack with equipment other thanthe specified unit.
• Donot get dirt,sand, liquids,or other foreign matteron theterminals.
• Donot touch the ptugterminals (+ and-) with metal objects.
• Donot disassemble, remodel, heator 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 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.
| Risk of fire_ssemble, heat above
60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ,I
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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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[] Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cabte
(RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (9.8 feet)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVCI: optional).
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 generated by microprocessors 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). 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.
For information about the software used for this product, press [MENU/SET] and
se ect [Setup] to d sp ay [Vers on D sp. before press ng [MENU/SET aga n.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal
and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with
the AVC Standard ("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded
by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is
granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpeg a.com.
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Information for Your Safety ....... 3
Before use ................................... 9
Standard accessories .............. 10
Names and Functions of
Main Parts ................................. 11
Touch operations ...................... 12
inserting and removing the
card (optional)/the battery ....... 13
Charging the battery ................ 14
Setting the clock ....................... 15
Setting the menu ...................... 17
Taking pictures ......................... 18
Taking motion pictures ............ 19
Viewing your pictures
[Normal Play] ............................ 20
Deleting pictures ...................... 20
GPS and map functions
.................................... 21
Reading the Owner's Manual
(PDF format) .............................. 25
Installing supplied software ....26
Specifications ........................... 27
Digital Camera Accessory
System ....................................... 30
Digital Camera Accessory
Order Form ................................ 31
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND
PUERTO RICO) ......................... 32
_#When operation or other information is more or less the same between models,
DMC-ZS20 is used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual.
_#The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated
separately, together with the relevant model number.
(Example)
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Before use
[] Camera handling
@Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.
@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.
[] Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)
@Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden
changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which
may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the
camera.
@If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two
hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding
temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.
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Standard accessories 1
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2012.
[] Battery pack
DMW-BCG10PP
• Charge the battery [] DVD
VFF0974
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the
text.
[] AC adaptor
VSK0768
[] Hand strap
VFC4297
• Software:
Use it to install the software
on your PC.
• Map data
• Owner's Manual for
advanced features
DVD is indicated as disc in
[] USB connection
cable
K1HY08YY0025
the text.
[] CD-ROM
VFF0999
• Software:
Use it to install the software
on your PC.
• Owner's Manual for
advanced features
CD-ROM is indicated as disc
in the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
indicated as card in the text.
• Memory cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a card.
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera
Accessory System".
• If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts
department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual
product.
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