Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 User manual

SQT0612
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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS50
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 CD-ROM.
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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.

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

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■About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or
clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never
rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a
doctor.
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.
DMC-ZS50

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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 receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with
ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-ZS50
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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.

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■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 AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not
comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D-Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet)
long)
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this
unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the
pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (supplied). 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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Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to
that device.
1 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu
2 Press to select [Approved Regulations], and press
[MENU/SET]
Contains FCC ID : VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed
to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

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Contents
Information for Your Safety .... 3
Before use................................ 9
Standard accessories ........... 10
Names and Functions
of Main Parts.......................... 11
Inserting and removing the
battery or SD memory card
(optional) ................................ 14
Charging the battery ............. 15
Setting the clock.................... 17
Setting the menu ................... 18
Holding the camera ............... 19
Recording pictures using
the viewfinder ........................ 19
Taking pictures with
automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode.......... 20
Recording motion pictures... 23
Using the control ring/
control dial ............................. 25
Registering preferred
functions to the
[Fn1] / [Fn2] button................ 27
Taking pictures with the
composition determined
[Composition Guide]............. 27
Viewing your pictures ........... 28
Deleting pictures ................... 28
What you can do with the
Wi-Fi®function/
NFC function.......................... 29
Using the camera by
connecting it to a
smartphone/tablet ................. 30
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format)........................... 34
Storing recorded still
pictures and motion pictures
on your PC ............................. 35
Copying still pictures and
motion pictures...................... 36
Troubleshooting .................... 37
Specifications ........................ 39
Digital Camera Accessory
System.................................... 42
Digital Camera Accessory
Order Form............................. 43
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ................ 44

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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.
●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile
substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).
■
Condensation (When the lens, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 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,
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 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.
■Caring for your camera
●Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power
plug from the outlet.
●Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force.
●Do not press the lens with excessive force.
●Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long
period of time.
●Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents,
etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the
coating may peel off.
●Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from
the sun may cause it to malfunction.
●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.
●While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation
such as picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn off the
camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied).
●The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the
card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
●Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the
camera only to ensure proper operation.

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Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2015. 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
CD-ROM
SFM0063
• Software:
Use it to install the software on
your PC.
• Owner’s Manual for advanced
features
• 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.
•Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can
be used.
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) / SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) /
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera
Accessory System”.
• If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support
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.
• SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE is not provided on the supplied CD-ROM.
Download this software from the website and install it on your computer to
use. (→36)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 Flash
2 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
3 Control ring
4 Lens barrel
5 Lens
• Do not touch the lens barrier.
6 Viewfinder (LVF)
7 Diopter adjustment dial
• Adjusts the focus in the viewfinder.
8 Eye sensor
• The display is automatically switched
to viewfinder when your eye or an
object moves close to the viewfinder.
9 [LVF] button/[Fn2] button
• Use this to switch display between
viewfinder and LCD monitor.
10 Charging lamp (Red)/
Wi-Fi®connection lamp (Blue)
• The color of the lamp differs
depending on the function.
11 Strap eyelet
• We recommend using the supplied
hand strap to avoid dropping the
camera.
12 Monitor
13 [HDMI] socket
• Do not connect any other cables
except the HDMI micro cable. Doing
so may cause malfunction.
14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
• This socket is also used when
charging the battery.
15 Speaker
16 Microphones
17 Mode dial
• Use this to select the recording mode.
18 Shutter button
19 Zoom lever
20 Motion picture button
21 Camera [ON/OFF] button
22 Tripod mount
• Do not attach this unit to tripods that
have screws with a length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may
damage this unit.
• If you are not holding the camera
while using zoom, such as during
self-timer recording, [Time Lapse
Shot] recording, or remote recording,
the camera could tilt when the lens
barrel extends, so be sure to secure
the camera in place on a tripod or by
other means.
• It may not be possible to attach
certain types of tripods properly.
23 Card/Battery door
24 Release lever
25 [Wi-Fi] antenna
26 NFC antenna
27 [Wi-Fi] button
28 Playback button
• Use this to select the recording mode
or playback mode.
29 [MENU/SET] button
30 [Q.MENU/ ] / [ ] button
• You can display the Quick Menu and
erase pictures.
31 [DISP.] button
• Use this to change display.
32 Control dial
• Turn the dial to select setting items
and change setting values.
33 [Fn1] button
34 Cursor button

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[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button
[MENU/SET] button
• Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc.
Cursor button
• This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for
other functions.
• In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by .
You can perform the following operations while recording.
[ ] button ( )
• Exposure Compensation
- Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too
bright.
[ ] button ( )
• Flash
[ ] (Drive Mode∗1) button ( )
• Burst∗2
- A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully.
• Auto Bracket∗2
- Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically.
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
• Self-timer∗2
- This is effective for preventing jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-
timer to 2 seconds.
∗1You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button.
∗2To cancel the setting, select [ ] or [ ].
[ ] button ( )
• Macro recording
- When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ([ ]) enables you to take
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet)
for max. Wide).
• Manual Focus
- Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is
difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.

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Inserting and removing the battery or
SD memory card (optional)
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Slide the release lever ( ) to the
[OPEN] position and open the card/
battery door
Insert the battery and card, making sure
that their orientation is correct
• Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly and
check that it is locked by lever ( ).
• Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it
clicks. Do not touch the terminals on the
back of the card.
Close the door
Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
■To remove
•To remove battery:
Move lever in direction of
arrow.
Lever
•To remove card:
Push the card until it clicks, then pull
the card out.
Press Pull out
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCM13PP).
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
●We recommend using a Panasonic card.

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Charging the battery
•The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCM13PP.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the
battery before use.
•We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is
between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to
the AC adaptor (supplied) ( ) or a PC ( )
When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable
(supplied) to the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket.
Connecting the cable to a wrong terminal may cause malfunction.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
• This terminal is located at the bottom
when the camera is in an upright
position.
• Insert the USB connection cable so that its [ ] mark will face the [ ]
mark side of the camera.
• Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert
or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could
become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the
wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.
To the electrical outlet
USB connection cable
(supplied)

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Charging the battery
■Charging lamp (Red)
On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging stops
(After charging stops, disconnect the camera
from the electrical outlet or your computer.)
Flashing: Charging error
(For instructions on correcting the problem,
refer to “Troubleshooting” (→37).)
■Notes on charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time Approx. 170 min
●The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high
or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
●The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The
camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
●Do not peel off or scratch the covering on the battery.
●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of
the power plug or near the batteries.
●Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), Recommended
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
●Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing
the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year.
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely
discharged.
●If you try to recharge the battery when it is already fully charged, the charging
lamp will light for approximately 15 seconds.
When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper
connections may cause malfunctions.
●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
●Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
●Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) or the USB connection cable (supplied)
with other devices.

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Setting the clock
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied).
Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( )
Press [MENU/SET] ( )
Press to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute, display order or time
display format), and press to set
• To cancel →Press [Q.MENU/ ] button.
Press [MENU/SET] to set
Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]
• To cancel →Press [Q.MENU/ ] button.
When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press
[MENU/SET]
Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET]
■Changing time settings
Select [Clock Set] from [Setup] menu, perform and .
Please see the next page on how to set the menu.

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Setting the menu
Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus.
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu
Press or turn the control dial
to select the menu type, and press
[MENU/SET]
Press or turn the control dial
to select the menu item, and press
[MENU/SET]
• Depending on the item, its setting may not
appear or it may be displayed in a different
way.
Press or turn the control dial to
select the setting, and press
[MENU/SET]
Press the [Q.MENU/ ] button
repeatedly until the previous screen
reappears
• In recording mode, the menu screen can
also be exited by pressing the shutter button
halfway.
■Menu types
• [Rec]
• [Wi-Fi]
• [Motion Picture]
• [Playback Mode]
• [Setup]
• [Playback]

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Holding the camera
Recording pictures using the viewfinder
Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from
close range.
●To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands
keeping your arms close to your body while standing
with your feet slightly apart.
●Do not touch the lens.
Flash/AF Assist Lamp
Hand strap
When you use the viewfinder, you can check the view of the subject even if you
are in a bright area.
■Switching between the monitor and viewfinder
Press [LVF] ([Fn2]) button Diopter adjustment dial
Eye Sensor
Automatic switching
between viewfinder and
monitor∗Viewfinder display Monitor display
∗For automatic switching between the viewfinder and monitor, the eye sensor
automatically switches the display to viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close
to the viewfinder.
■About diopter adjustment
Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the
characters displayed in the viewfinder.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or
beginners as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording
environment.
Set mode dial to [ ] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)
Align the mode dial correctly to
the mode that you want to use.
Take a picture
Press halfway
(press lightly to focus)
Press fully
(press the button all the
way to record)
■Automatic Scene Detection
Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings
automatically.
[i-Portrait] [i-Night Portrait]
(Only when [ ] is selected)
[i-Baby]
[i-Scenery] [i-Night Scenery]
[i-Sunset] [i-Handheld Night Shot]
[i-Macro] [i-Food]
When scene does not correspond to any of the above