Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 User manual

Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS7
DMC-ZS6
DMC-ZS5
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Quick start guide Contents
The battery is not charged
when the camera is
shipped. Charge the
battery and set the Clock
before use.
When you do not use the
card (optional), you can
record or play back pictures
on the built-in memory (→16).
Charge the battery
Insert the battery and
the card
Turn on the power
Set REC/PLAY switch
to
Set the mode dial to
Press the shutter button and take pictures
Press halfway
(press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the
way to record)
■To play back the pictures
Previous Next
1.Set REC/PLAY switch
to .
2.Select the picture you
want to view.
Before use
Before use..............................................6
Read first.......................................................6
To prevent damage, malfunctions,
and faults.......................................................7
About GPS ............................................8
Standard Accessories...........................8
Names of parts ................................9
Cursor button ................................................9
Names of parts .......................10
Cursor button ..............................................10
Preparations
Charging battery.................................. 11
Guidelines for number of recordable
pictures and recording time.........................12
Inserting and removing the card
(optional)/the battery...........................14
Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of
battery.........................................................15
Picture save destination
(cards and built-in memory) ........................16
Remaining battery and memory capacity....16
Setting the Clock ..........................17
To change time setting................................18
Setting the Clock ...................19
Setting the menu .................................20
Menu type ...................................................21
Using the [SETUP] menu ...............22
[CLOCK SET]/ [BEEP]/ [VOLUME]/
[CUST.SET MEM.].................................22
[LCD MODE]/ [DISPLAY SIZE]/
[GUIDE LINE]/ [HISTOGRAM]..........23
[REC AREA] /
[ECONOMY]..........................................24
[AUTO REVIEW]/ [ZOOM RESUME]/
[NO.RESET] ..........................................25
[RESET]/ [USB MODE]/
[VIDEO OUT]/ [TV ASPECT].............26
[HDMI MODE] /
[VIERA Link] ...........................27
[VERSION DISP.]/ [FORMAT]/
[LANGUAGE].........................................28
[DEMO MODE].....................................29
Basics
Basic shooting operation ............30
Taking still pictures......................................30
Recording motion pictures ..........................30
Holding the camera.....................................31
Mode dial.....................................................31
Basic shooting operation ......32
Taking still pictures......................................32
Recording motion pictures ( only)..........32
Holding the camera.....................................33
Mode dial.....................................................33
Taking pictures with automatic
settings.................................................34
About Happy colors.....................................36
Face Detection and Face Recognition........36
AF Tracking.................................................36
Taking pictures with your own
settings.................................................37
Align focus for desired composition ............38
Orientation detection function .....................38
Taking pictures with zoom..................39
[i.ZOOM]......................................................41
Easy Zoom ..................................42
[DIGITAL ZOOM] ...................................43
Viewing your pictures
[NORMAL PLAY]..................................44
Deleting pictures .................................45
To delete multiple (up to 50) or
all pictures...................................................45

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Quick start guide Contents
The battery is not charged
when the camera is
shipped. Charge the
battery and set the Clock
before use.
When you do not use the
card (optional), you can
record or play back pictures
on the built-in memory (→16).
Charge the battery
Insert the battery and
the card
Turn on the power
Set REC/PLAY switch
to
Set the mode dial to
Press the shutter button and take pictures
Press halfway
(press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the
way to record)
■To play back the pictures
Previous Next
1.Set REC/PLAY switch
to .
2.Select the picture you
want to view.
Before use
Before use..............................................6
Read first.......................................................6
To prevent damage, malfunctions,
and faults.......................................................7
About GPS ............................................8
Standard Accessories...........................8
Names of parts ................................9
Cursor button ................................................9
Names of parts .......................10
Cursor button ..............................................10
Preparations
Charging battery.................................. 11
Guidelines for number of recordable
pictures and recording time.........................12
Inserting and removing the card
(optional)/the battery...........................14
Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of
battery.........................................................15
Picture save destination
(cards and built-in memory) ........................16
Remaining battery and memory capacity....16
Setting the Clock ..........................17
To change time setting................................18
Setting the Clock ...................19
Setting the menu .................................20
Menu type ...................................................21
Using the [SETUP] menu ...............22
[CLOCK SET]/ [BEEP]/ [VOLUME]/
[CUST.SET MEM.].................................22
[LCD MODE]/ [DISPLAY SIZE]/
[GUIDE LINE]/ [HISTOGRAM]..........23
[REC AREA] /
[ECONOMY]..........................................24
[AUTO REVIEW]/ [ZOOM RESUME]/
[NO.RESET] ..........................................25
[RESET]/ [USB MODE]/
[VIDEO OUT]/ [TV ASPECT].............26
[HDMI MODE] /
[VIERA Link] ...........................27
[VERSION DISP.]/ [FORMAT]/
[LANGUAGE].........................................28
[DEMO MODE].....................................29
Basics
Basic shooting operation ............30
Taking still pictures......................................30
Recording motion pictures ..........................30
Holding the camera.....................................31
Mode dial.....................................................31
Basic shooting operation ......32
Taking still pictures......................................32
Recording motion pictures ( only)..........32
Holding the camera.....................................33
Mode dial.....................................................33
Taking pictures with automatic
settings.................................................34
About Happy colors.....................................36
Face Detection and Face Recognition........36
AF Tracking.................................................36
Taking pictures with your own
settings.................................................37
Align focus for desired composition ............38
Orientation detection function .....................38
Taking pictures with zoom..................39
[i.ZOOM]......................................................41
Easy Zoom ..................................42
[DIGITAL ZOOM] ...................................43
Viewing your pictures
[NORMAL PLAY]..................................44
Deleting pictures .................................45
To delete multiple (up to 50) or
all pictures...................................................45

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Contents (Continued)
Application (Record)
Changing recording information
display..................................................46
Taking pictures with flash...................47
Taking close-up pictures ....................49
‘Tele macro’ function.............................49
[MACRO ZOOM].....................................50
Positioning camera and subject
within accessible range for focus
alignment..............................................51
Taking pictures with self-timer...........52
Taking pictures with Exposure
Compensation......................................53
Recording while exposure is changed
automatically ([AUTO BRACKET]).....54
Taking pictures by automatically
changing the aspect ratio
[MULTI ASPECT]..................................55
Determine aperture and record
[APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode............56
Determine shutter speed and record
[SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode...............57
Determine aperture and shutter
speed and record
[MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode .............58
Register your own settings and record
[CUSTOM] Mode..................................59
[CUST.SET MEM.] ..............................59
[CUSTOM] ..................................................60
Taking pictures according to the scene
[SCENE MODE]....................................61
[PORTRAIT]/ [SOFT SKIN]/
[TRANSFORM]/
[SELF PORTRAIT].................................62
[SCENERY]/ [PANORAMAASSIST]/
[SPORTS]..............................................63
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/
[NIGHT SCENERY]/ [FOOD]/
[PARTY].................................................64
[CANDLE LIGHT]/ [BABY]/ [PET]/
[SUNSET]..............................................65
[HIGH SENS.]/
[HI-SPEED BURST]...............................66
[FLASH BURST]/ [STARRY SKY].....67
[FIREWORKS]/ [BEACH]/ [SNOW]/
[AERIAL PHOTO]/ [PIN HOLE].........68
[FILM GRAIN]/ [HIGH DYNAMIC].....69
[PHOTO FRAME]/
[UNDERWATER] ...................................70
Registering commonly used scenes
[MY SCN MODE]/
[MY SCENE MODE]..............................71
Taking motion pictures ................72
Recordable time on 2 GB SD memory
card ............................................................74
Taking motion pictures
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode .....76
[REC QUALITY] ...................................77
Recording with the Face Recognition
function [FACE RECOG.]....................78
Registering face pictures ............................79
Editing or deleting information about
registered persons .....................................81
Automatically register face pictures ...........82
Setting recognition sensitivity......................83
Recording the place of recording with
GPS ................................................84
[GPS SETTING]..........................................85
Change the recorded place name
information ..................................................87
Changing the display of location name
information ..................................................88
Using GPS to set the Clock ........................89
Useful features for travel
[TRAVEL MODE] ..................................90
[TRAVEL DATE] ............................90
[TRAVEL DATE] ....................91
[LOCATION]................................................92
[WORLD TIME] ....................................93
Using the [REC] menu.........................95
[PICTURE SIZE]/
[REC QUALITY] ....................95
[QUALITY]/ [ASPECT RATIO]/
[INTELLIGENT ISO] .............................96
[SENSITIVITY]......................................97
[WHITE BALANCE] ..............................98
[FACE RECOG.]/ [AF MODE].........99
[PRE AF]/ [METERING MODE].....101
[I.EXPOSURE]/
[MIN. SHTR SPEED]..........................102
[BURST]/ [I.RESOLUTION]...........103
[DIGITAL ZOOM]/
[CONTINUOUS AF] /
[COLOR EFFECT]..............................104
[PICT.ADJ.]/ [STABILIZER] ...........105
[AUDIO REC.]/
[AF ASSIST LAMP]/
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] .......................106
[CLOCK SET] .....................................107
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu
.......................................................108
[REC MODE]/ [REC QUALITY].....108
[CONTINUOUS AF]/
[WIND CUT]........................................109
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures
[CLIPBOARD] Mode .......................... 110
Taking clipboard pictures...........................110
Viewing clipboard pictures .......................110
Zoom Mark................................................ 111
[CLIPBOARD] menu ................................. 111
Using Quick menu............................. 112
Entering Text...................................... 113
Application (View)
Viewing as list (Multi Playback/
Calendar Playback) ........................... 114
Watching motion pictures/
still pictures with audio..................... 115
Capturing still pictures from motion
pictures ........................................ 116
Splitting up motion pictures ...... 117
Different playback methods
[PLAYBACK MODE]........................... 118
[SLIDE SHOW]...................................119
[MODE PLAY] .............................120
[GPS AREA PLAY] ......................121
[TRAVEL PLAY]..................................122
[CATEGORY PLAY]............................124
[FAVORITE PLAY]..............................125
Using the [PLAYBACK] menu ..........126
[CALENDAR]/ [TITLE EDIT]..........126
[PLACE-NAME EDIT] /
[VIDEO DIVIDE]..................................127
[TEXT STAMP] ...................................128
[RESIZE].............................................130
[CROPPING]/ [LEVELING] ...........131
[ASPECT CONV.]/
[ROTATE DISP.]..................................132
[FAVORITE]........................................133
[PRINT SET].......................................134
[PROTECT].........................................135
[FACE REC EDIT]...............................136
[COPY]................................................137
Connecting with other devices
Keep the recorded still pictures and
motion pictures .................................138
Dubbing playback pictures via
AV cables..................................................138
Use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy to your
computer ..................................................139
Using with your PC............................140
Copying still pictures and
motion pictures .........................................141
Printing...............................................144
Printing multiple pictures...........................145
Print with date and text..............................145
Making print settings on camera...............146
Viewing on TV screen .......................147
Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket
....................................................148
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
....................................................149
Others
List of LCD monitor displays............152
In recording...............................................152
In playback................................................153
Message displays..............................154
Q&A Troubleshooting ......................156
Usage cautions and notes................163
User License Agreement for Location Name
Data ...................................................165
Recording picture/time capacity
.......................................................174
Recording picture/time capacity
................................................176

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Contents (Continued)
Application (Record)
Changing recording information
display..................................................46
Taking pictures with flash...................47
Taking close-up pictures ....................49
‘Tele macro’ function.............................49
[MACRO ZOOM].....................................50
Positioning camera and subject
within accessible range for focus
alignment..............................................51
Taking pictures with self-timer...........52
Taking pictures with Exposure
Compensation......................................53
Recording while exposure is changed
automatically ([AUTO BRACKET]).....54
Taking pictures by automatically
changing the aspect ratio
[MULTI ASPECT]..................................55
Determine aperture and record
[APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode............56
Determine shutter speed and record
[SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode...............57
Determine aperture and shutter
speed and record
[MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode .............58
Register your own settings and record
[CUSTOM] Mode..................................59
[CUST.SET MEM.] ..............................59
[CUSTOM] ..................................................60
Taking pictures according to the scene
[SCENE MODE]....................................61
[PORTRAIT]/ [SOFT SKIN]/
[TRANSFORM]/
[SELF PORTRAIT].................................62
[SCENERY]/ [PANORAMAASSIST]/
[SPORTS]..............................................63
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/
[NIGHT SCENERY]/ [FOOD]/
[PARTY].................................................64
[CANDLE LIGHT]/ [BABY]/ [PET]/
[SUNSET]..............................................65
[HIGH SENS.]/
[HI-SPEED BURST]...............................66
[FLASH BURST]/ [STARRY SKY].....67
[FIREWORKS]/ [BEACH]/ [SNOW]/
[AERIAL PHOTO]/ [PIN HOLE].........68
[FILM GRAIN]/ [HIGH DYNAMIC].....69
[PHOTO FRAME]/
[UNDERWATER] ...................................70
Registering commonly used scenes
[MY SCN MODE]/
[MY SCENE MODE]..............................71
Taking motion pictures ................72
Recordable time on 2 GB SD memory
card ............................................................74
Taking motion pictures
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode .....76
[REC QUALITY] ...................................77
Recording with the Face Recognition
function [FACE RECOG.]....................78
Registering face pictures ............................79
Editing or deleting information about
registered persons .....................................81
Automatically register face pictures ...........82
Setting recognition sensitivity......................83
Recording the place of recording with
GPS ................................................84
[GPS SETTING]..........................................85
Change the recorded place name
information ..................................................87
Changing the display of location name
information ..................................................88
Using GPS to set the Clock ........................89
Useful features for travel
[TRAVEL MODE] ..................................90
[TRAVEL DATE] ............................90
[TRAVEL DATE] ....................91
[LOCATION]................................................92
[WORLD TIME] ....................................93
Using the [REC] menu.........................95
[PICTURE SIZE]/
[REC QUALITY] ....................95
[QUALITY]/ [ASPECT RATIO]/
[INTELLIGENT ISO] .............................96
[SENSITIVITY]......................................97
[WHITE BALANCE] ..............................98
[FACE RECOG.]/ [AF MODE].........99
[PRE AF]/ [METERING MODE].....101
[I.EXPOSURE]/
[MIN. SHTR SPEED]..........................102
[BURST]/ [I.RESOLUTION]...........103
[DIGITAL ZOOM]/
[CONTINUOUS AF] /
[COLOR EFFECT]..............................104
[PICT.ADJ.]/ [STABILIZER] ...........105
[AUDIO REC.]/
[AF ASSIST LAMP]/
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] .......................106
[CLOCK SET] .....................................107
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu
.......................................................108
[REC MODE]/ [REC QUALITY].....108
[CONTINUOUS AF]/
[WIND CUT]........................................109
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures
[CLIPBOARD] Mode .......................... 110
Taking clipboard pictures...........................110
Viewing clipboard pictures .......................110
Zoom Mark................................................ 111
[CLIPBOARD] menu ................................. 111
Using Quick menu............................. 112
Entering Text...................................... 113
Application (View)
Viewing as list (Multi Playback/
Calendar Playback) ........................... 114
Watching motion pictures/
still pictures with audio..................... 115
Capturing still pictures from motion
pictures ........................................ 116
Splitting up motion pictures ...... 117
Different playback methods
[PLAYBACK MODE]........................... 118
[SLIDE SHOW]...................................119
[MODE PLAY] .............................120
[GPS AREA PLAY] ......................121
[TRAVEL PLAY]..................................122
[CATEGORY PLAY]............................124
[FAVORITE PLAY]..............................125
Using the [PLAYBACK] menu ..........126
[CALENDAR]/ [TITLE EDIT]..........126
[PLACE-NAME EDIT] /
[VIDEO DIVIDE]..................................127
[TEXT STAMP] ...................................128
[RESIZE].............................................130
[CROPPING]/ [LEVELING] ...........131
[ASPECT CONV.]/
[ROTATE DISP.]..................................132
[FAVORITE]........................................133
[PRINT SET].......................................134
[PROTECT].........................................135
[FACE REC EDIT]...............................136
[COPY]................................................137
Connecting with other devices
Keep the recorded still pictures and
motion pictures .................................138
Dubbing playback pictures via
AV cables..................................................138
Use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy to your
computer ..................................................139
Using with your PC............................140
Copying still pictures and
motion pictures .........................................141
Printing...............................................144
Printing multiple pictures...........................145
Print with date and text..............................145
Making print settings on camera...............146
Viewing on TV screen .......................147
Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket
....................................................148
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
....................................................149
Others
List of LCD monitor displays............152
In recording...............................................152
In playback................................................153
Message displays..............................154
Q&A Troubleshooting ......................156
Usage cautions and notes................163
User License Agreement for Location Name
Data ...................................................165
Recording picture/time capacity
.......................................................174
Recording picture/time capacity
................................................176

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Before use
■Do a test shot first!
Check first to see if you can take pictures
and record sounds (motion pictures/still
pictures with audio) successfully.
■We will not compensate for failed/
lost recording or for direct/indirect
damage.
Panasonic will not provide compensation
even if damage is caused by faults with
camera or card.
■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.
■Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure.
• Avoid exposing the camera to strong
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or
hitting the camera, or sitting down with
the camera in your pocket. (Attach
hand strap to avoid dropping camera.
Hanging any items other than the
supplied hand strap from the camera
can apply pressure against it.)
• Do not press the lens or the LCD
monitor.
■Do not get the camera wet or insert
foreign objects.
This camera is not waterproof.
• Do not expose the camera to water,
rain, or seawater.
(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,
dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if
wet with seawater, etc.)
• Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak
into gaps around buttons.
■Avoid condensation caused by sudden
changes in temperature and humidity.
• When moving between places of
different temperature or humidity, place
camera into a plastic bag and allow to
adjust to conditions before use.
• If the lens clouds up, turn off the
camera and leave for about two hours
to allow camera to adjust to conditions.
• If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with
a soft, dry cloth.
Read first To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults
■Lens
• If lens is dirty:
Images may appear slightly white if lens
is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
Turn the power on, hold the extracted
lens barrel with your fingers, and gently
wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry
cloth.
• Do not leave the lens exposed to direct
sunlight.
Camera ON/OFF switch
Do not touch the lens
barrier, as this may
damage lens. Be careful
when removing camera
from bag, etc.
■When using a tripod or unipod
• Do not apply excessive force or tighten
screws when they are crooked. (This
may damage the camera, screw hole,
or label.)
• Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer
to the tripod instructions.)
■When transporting
Turn off the camera.
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and
notes’ (→163).
■Certain pictures cannot be played
back.
• Pictures edited on a computer
• Pictures taken or edited on a different
camera
(Pictures taken or edited on this camera
may also not be able to be played back
on other cameras)
■Software on the CD-ROM supplied
The following actions are prohibited:
• Making duplicates (copying) for sale
or rent
• Copying onto networks
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.
This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with
a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
Grip area
Unit temperature
The surface of the camera (especially the grip area, etc.), the battery
and memory card may become warm during use.
This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the
camera.
This manual provides operating instructions for the DMC-ZS7/DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5.
The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The
descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-ZS7.
Details about functions specific to each model are indicated by symbols added to headings or at
the end of descriptions, etc.
(Example)
Functions available in the DMC-ZS7 only:
Functions available in the DMC-ZS6 only:
Functions available in the DMC-ZS5 only:

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Before use
■Do a test shot first!
Check first to see if you can take pictures
and record sounds (motion pictures/still
pictures with audio) successfully.
■We will not compensate for failed/
lost recording or for direct/indirect
damage.
Panasonic will not provide compensation
even if damage is caused by faults with
camera or card.
■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.
■Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure.
• Avoid exposing the camera to strong
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or
hitting the camera, or sitting down with
the camera in your pocket. (Attach
hand strap to avoid dropping camera.
Hanging any items other than the
supplied hand strap from the camera
can apply pressure against it.)
• Do not press the lens or the LCD
monitor.
■Do not get the camera wet or insert
foreign objects.
This camera is not waterproof.
• Do not expose the camera to water,
rain, or seawater.
(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,
dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if
wet with seawater, etc.)
• Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak
into gaps around buttons.
■Avoid condensation caused by sudden
changes in temperature and humidity.
• When moving between places of
different temperature or humidity, place
camera into a plastic bag and allow to
adjust to conditions before use.
• If the lens clouds up, turn off the
camera and leave for about two hours
to allow camera to adjust to conditions.
• If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with
a soft, dry cloth.
Read first To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults
■Lens
• If lens is dirty:
Images may appear slightly white if lens
is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
Turn the power on, hold the extracted
lens barrel with your fingers, and gently
wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry
cloth.
• Do not leave the lens exposed to direct
sunlight.
Camera ON/OFF switch
Do not touch the lens
barrier, as this may
damage lens. Be careful
when removing camera
from bag, etc.
■When using a tripod or unipod
• Do not apply excessive force or tighten
screws when they are crooked. (This
may damage the camera, screw hole,
or label.)
• Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer
to the tripod instructions.)
■When transporting
Turn off the camera.
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and
notes’ (→163).
■Certain pictures cannot be played
back.
• Pictures edited on a computer
• Pictures taken or edited on a different
camera
(Pictures taken or edited on this camera
may also not be able to be played back
on other cameras)
■Software on the CD-ROM supplied
The following actions are prohibited:
• Making duplicates (copying) for sale
or rent
• Copying onto networks
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.
This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with
a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
Grip area
Unit temperature
The surface of the camera (especially the grip area, etc.), the battery
and memory card may become warm during use.
This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the
camera.
This manual provides operating instructions for the DMC-ZS7/DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5.
The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The
descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-ZS7.
Details about functions specific to each model are indicated by symbols added to headings or at
the end of descriptions, etc.
(Example)
Functions available in the DMC-ZS7 only:
Functions available in the DMC-ZS6 only:
Functions available in the DMC-ZS5 only:

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Names of parts
Before use (Continued)
Cursor button
[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)
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door (→14)
Release lever (→14)
Hand strap eyelet
We recommend
using the supplied
hand strap to
avoid dropping
the camera.
Camera ON/OFF switch
(→17)
Shutter button (→34)
Mode dial (→31)
Flash (→47)
Self-timer indicator (→52)/
AF Assist Lamp (→106)
Lens barrel
Lens (→7)
Zoom lever
(→39)
Microphone (→72, 106)
GPS antenna (→84)
Speaker (→22, 115)
LCD monitor
(→6, 23, 46, 152, 158)
REC/PLAY switch
(→30)
[EXPOSURE] button
(→56, 57, 58)
Status indicator (→84)
[DISPLAY] button (→46)
Q.MENU (Quick setting →112)/
Delete button (→45)
Motion picture button (→72)
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▲▼◄►.
●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from
the actual product.
DC coupler cover
(→15)
HDMI socket
(→148, 149)
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL]
socket
(→141, 144, 147)
■About the camera’s location name
information
Before using the camera, read “User
License Agreement for Location Name
Data”. (→165)
■The GPS function can be used even
when the camera’s power is off.
When [GPS SETTING] is [ON], the GPS
function works to check your current
position periodically even if the camera’s
power is OFF.
• When turning off the camera’s power in
an airplane, hospital or other restricted
area, set [GPS SETTING] to or
[OFF]. (→85)
• When [GPS SETTING] is [ON], power
will drain from the battery even if the
camera’s power is OFF.
■Recording location information
• Recording location names and
landmarks (such as building names) are
current as of February 2010. These will
not be updated.
• Depending on the country or area,
limited location name and landmark
information may be available.
■Positioning
Because the positions of the GPS
satellites are constantly changing,
depending on the recording location
and conditions, it may not be possible
to position such satellites accurately, or
positioning discrepancy may occur.
■When using in another country
• GPS may not work in China or in the
border regions of countries neighboring
China. (Current as of February 2010)
• Some countries or regions may regulate
the use of GPS or related technology.
Because this camera has a GPS
function, before taking it into another
country, check with the embassy or
your travel agency whether there are
any restrictions on bringing cameras
with a GPS function.
About GPS
Standard
Accessories
Check that all the accessories are
included before using the camera.
●The accessories and their shape
will differ depending on the country
or area where the camera was
purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer
to Basic Operating Instructions.
●Battery Pack is indicated as battery
pack or battery in the text.
●Battery Charger is indicated as
battery charger or charger in the text.
●‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition’ is
included with the DMC-ZS7 model.
‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0’ is included
with the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 model.
In this manual, ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’
refers to either version of the
software.
●Please dispose of all packaging
appropriately.
■Optional accessories
• Cards are optional. You can record
or play back pictures on the built-in
memory when you are not using a
card. (→16)
• If any accessories are lost, customers
in the USA and Puerto Rico
should contact Panasonic’s parts
department at 1-800-833-9626 and
customers in Canada should contact
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649)
for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
For the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→10)

8 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 9
Names of parts
Before use (Continued)
Cursor button
[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)
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door (→14)
Release lever (→14)
Hand strap eyelet
We recommend
using the supplied
hand strap to
avoid dropping
the camera.
Camera ON/OFF switch
(→17)
Shutter button (→34)
Mode dial (→31)
Flash (→47)
Self-timer indicator (→52)/
AF Assist Lamp (→106)
Lens barrel
Lens (→7)
Zoom lever
(→39)
Microphone (→72, 106)
GPS antenna (→84)
Speaker (→22, 115)
LCD monitor
(→6, 23, 46, 152, 158)
REC/PLAY switch
(→30)
[EXPOSURE] button
(→56, 57, 58)
Status indicator (→84)
[DISPLAY] button (→46)
Q.MENU (Quick setting →112)/
Delete button (→45)
Motion picture button (→72)
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▲▼◄►.
●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from
the actual product.
DC coupler cover
(→15)
HDMI socket
(→148, 149)
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL]
socket
(→141, 144, 147)
■About the camera’s location name
information
Before using the camera, read “User
License Agreement for Location Name
Data”. (→165)
■The GPS function can be used even
when the camera’s power is off.
When [GPS SETTING] is [ON], the GPS
function works to check your current
position periodically even if the camera’s
power is OFF.
• When turning off the camera’s power in
an airplane, hospital or other restricted
area, set [GPS SETTING] to or
[OFF]. (→85)
• When [GPS SETTING] is [ON], power
will drain from the battery even if the
camera’s power is OFF.
■Recording location information
• Recording location names and
landmarks (such as building names) are
current as of February 2010. These will
not be updated.
• Depending on the country or area,
limited location name and landmark
information may be available.
■Positioning
Because the positions of the GPS
satellites are constantly changing,
depending on the recording location
and conditions, it may not be possible
to position such satellites accurately, or
positioning discrepancy may occur.
■When using in another country
• GPS may not work in China or in the
border regions of countries neighboring
China. (Current as of February 2010)
• Some countries or regions may regulate
the use of GPS or related technology.
Because this camera has a GPS
function, before taking it into another
country, check with the embassy or
your travel agency whether there are
any restrictions on bringing cameras
with a GPS function.
About GPS
Standard
Accessories
Check that all the accessories are
included before using the camera.
●The accessories and their shape
will differ depending on the country
or area where the camera was
purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer
to Basic Operating Instructions.
●Battery Pack is indicated as battery
pack or battery in the text.
●Battery Charger is indicated as
battery charger or charger in the text.
●‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition’ is
included with the DMC-ZS7 model.
‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0’ is included
with the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 model.
In this manual, ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’
refers to either version of the
software.
●Please dispose of all packaging
appropriately.
■Optional accessories
• Cards are optional. You can record
or play back pictures on the built-in
memory when you are not using a
card. (→16)
• If any accessories are lost, customers
in the USA and Puerto Rico
should contact Panasonic’s parts
department at 1-800-833-9626 and
customers in Canada should contact
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649)
for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
For the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→10)

10 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 11
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 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.
•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 batteries
manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which
do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way
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.
∗1The DMC-ZS6 has a stereo microphone.
∗2The LCD monitor of the DMC-ZS6 is a different size.
∗3The 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)

10 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 11
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 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.
•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 batteries
manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which
do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way
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.
∗1The DMC-ZS6 has a stereo microphone.
∗2The LCD monitor of the DMC-ZS6 is a different size.
∗3The 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)

12 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 13
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 reduced 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.
∗1The 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 ∗3About 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]
∗2Amaximum 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.)
∗3The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and 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 slightly 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 has 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 being 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-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
●Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery 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 charger 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. by dropping (can
cause faults).

12 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 13
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 reduced 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.
∗1The 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 ∗3About 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]
∗2Amaximum 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.)
∗3The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and 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 slightly 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 has 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 being 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-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
●Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery 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 charger 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. by dropping (can
cause faults).

14 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 15
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. Lever press down in
center.
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
●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 recycling 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 adaptors
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 soft 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

14 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 15
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. Lever press down in
center.
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
●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 recycling 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 adaptors
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 soft 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 picture 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 electricity. 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 time 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 formatted with a
computer or another device. (→28)
●If the write-protect switch is set to ‘LOCK’, the card cannot be used 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 picture 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 electricity. 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 time 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 formatted with a
computer or another device. (→28)
●If the write-protect switch is set to ‘LOCK’, the card cannot be used 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 hours beforehand.
• Using the GPS function, you can make settings to automatically correct the 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 improperly 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 the 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 improperly 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 the 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 hours beforehand.
• Using the GPS function, you can make settings to automatically correct the 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 improperly 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 the 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 improperly 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 the 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] menu, [REC]
menu, [TRAVEL MODE] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu.
(Example) While in [PROGRAMAE] 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 changing 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 protecting,
cropping, and handy settings for printing your pictures (DPOF).