Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS27 Installation and service instructions

VQT4S90
M0113KZ0
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS30
DMC-ZS27
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
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.
PC
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649).

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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.
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.
Information for Your Safety
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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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.
■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 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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■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.
■Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional).
Part number: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: 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)/AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: 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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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.mpegla.com.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
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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Contents
Information for Your Safety .... 2
Before use ................................ 7
Standard accessories ............. 8
Names and Functions of
Main Parts ................................ 9
Touch operations ................... 11
Inserting and removing the
battery or SD memory card
(optional) ................................ 13
Charging the battery ............. 14
Setting the clock .................... 15
Setting the menu ................... 17
Taking pictures ...................... 18
Recording motion pictures ... 19
Viewing your pictures ........... 21
Deleting pictures ................... 21
GPS and map functions
DMC-ZS30 ................................. 22
Recording/viewing pictures
with a smartphone/tablet ...... 26
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format) ........................... 31
Supplied software .................. 32
Specifications ........................ 33
Digital Camera Accessory
System .................................... 36
Limited Warranty ................... 37
●When operation or other information is more or less the same between
models, DMC-ZS30 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) DMC-ZS30
DMC-ZS27

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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.
About the compass DMC-ZS30
■Information measured with this unit is simply a rough estimate.
• Please do not use for professional applications.
• When using this unit for mountain climbing, trekking, or
underwater, in addition to using the measured direction as a rough
estimate, please make sure to bring along a map and a dedicated
measuring instrument.

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Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Part numbers are as of January 2013. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
DMW-BCM13PP
• Charge the battery
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the
text.
AC adaptor
VSK0768
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection
cable
K1HY08YY0031
DMC-ZS30
DVD
VFF1146
• Software:
Use it to install the software
on your PC.
• Map data
• Owner’s Manual for
advanced features
DVD is indicated as disc in
the text.
DMC-ZS27
CD-ROM
VFF1152
• 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.
• 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 in Canada should contact
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) 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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Names and Functions of Main Parts
* Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so
may damage this unit.
●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP:
optional).
●When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC14: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional)
are used.
Mode dial
Flash
Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp
NFC antenna
Lens barrel
DMC-ZS30
GPS status
indicator
Microphones
Tripod mount*
• Ensure that the tripod is stable.
Card/Battery door
Release lever
DC coupler cover
Lens
• Do not touch the lens barrier.
Speaker
Zoom lever
Motion picture
button
Camera [ON/OFF]
button
Shutter button
DMC-ZS30
Built-in GPS antenna
[Wi-Fi] antenna

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
[EXPOSURE] button
DMC-ZS30
[MAP] button
[Wi-Fi] button
Playback button
Cursor buttons
[MENU/SET]
Charging lamp/
Wi-Fi connection lamp
[Q.MENU]/
[] (Delete/Cancel) button
[DISP.] button
[HDMI] socket*
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]
socket
• This socket is also
used when charging
the battery.
We recommend using the supplied
hand strap to avoid dropping the
camera.
LCD monitor
* Do not connect any other cables except the HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15:
optional). Doing so may cause malfunction.