Panasonic DMC-ZS10S Basic Owner's Manual
Panasonic DMC-ZS10S Basic Owner's Manual

Panasonic DMC-ZS10S Basic Owner's Manual

Owners manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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. Install it on your PC to read it.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Basic Owner's Manual
Model No.

Digital Camera

DMC-ZS10
VQT3G70
M0211KZ0

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT3G70 M0211KZ0...
  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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 the time to fill in the information below.
  • Page 3: Fcc Note

    Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-ZS10 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company...
  • Page 4 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. •...
  • Page 5: Battery Charger

    • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15/RP-CDHM30: optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ..2 Before use Basics Standard accessories ....7 Selecting the Recording Mode...19 Names of parts......8 Taking pictures with automatic Cursor button ........9 settings Touch operations ......10 [Intelligent Auto] Mode .....20 AF Tracking ........21 Preparations Taking motion pictures ....22 Viewing your pictures Charging the battery ....12 [Normal Play] ......23...
  • Page 7: Before Use

    • Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
  • Page 8: Names Of Parts

    Card/Battery door Release lever DC coupler cover ● Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). ● When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC5; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. VQT3G70 (ENG)
  • Page 9: Cursor Button

    The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. Cursor button [MENU/SET] Up cursor button (▲) (menu display/set/finish) • Exposure Compensation, Auto Bracket etc. Left cursor button (◄) Right cursor button (►) • Self-timer • Flash Down cursor button (▼) •...
  • Page 10: Touch Operations

    Touch operations This camera’s touch panel senses pressure that is applied to the screen. Touch To “touch” is to press the touch panel and then pull the finger back again. Touching is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions. •...
  • Page 11 ● If the type of sheet to protect LCD screens that are available on the market is to be used, observe the precautions that are contained with the sheet. (Some types of protective sheets may impair the screen’s visual recognition and ease of operation.) ●...
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    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.
  • Page 13 • [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50 %RH when LCD monitor is on. • 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 [ON].)
  • Page 14: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    • To remove card: move lever in direction of arrow. press down in center. Lever ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Insert the card fully, otherwise it may be damaged.
  • Page 15: Picture Save Destination (Cards And Built-In Memory)

    The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card Capacity Notes 8 MB – 2 GB •...
  • Page 16: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn on the power ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) while the message is displayed Press ◄► to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press ▲▼...
  • Page 17: About Gps

    When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] Press ◄► to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] The current time and home area are set. • [GPS Setting] turns [ON]. • Turn on power again and check the time display.
  • Page 18: Setting The Menu

    Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET]. • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations.
  • Page 19: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Selecting the Recording Mode Turn on the power ( ) Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Switch the mode by rotating the mode dial ( ) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. [Program AE] Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. [Aperture-Priority] Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
  • Page 20: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings

    Taking pictures with automatic settings Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face,” “movement,” “brightness,” and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. Shutter button Turn on the power ( ) Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch...
  • Page 21: [Intelligent Auto] Mode

    [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: ■ Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue icon for two seconds. People are detected. Baby is detected.
  • Page 22: Taking Motion Pictures

    Taking motion pictures Recording Mode: This records motion pictures with audio. Zoom can also be used during recording. Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch to Start recording Press End recording Elapsed recording time Press Remaining recording time (approx.) ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it all the way.
  • Page 23: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]

    Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back ● To play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, and then press ▲...
  • Page 24: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) 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. Install it on your PC to read it. ■ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied) Click the “Owner’s Manual”...
  • Page 25: For Macintosh

    ■ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the “Show the contents of this folder” to display them.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.4 W Consumption When playing back: 0.9 W Camera effective 14,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” MOS sensor, total pixel number 15,100,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 16 x zoom f=4.3 mm to 68.8 mm...
  • Page 27 Minimum Approx. 14 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed Illumination is 1/60th of a second) Shutter speed 60 to 1/4000 th [Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Exposure (AE) Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/ Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, -2 EV to +2 EV)
  • Page 28 Operating humidity 10 %RH to 80 %RH Reception frequency: 1575.42 MHz (C/A code) Geographical coordinate system: WGS84 Language select [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A65B): Information for your safety Input 110 V to 240 V ~ 50/60Hz, 0.2 A Output 4.2 V 0.65 A...
  • Page 29: Optional Accessories

    2 GB: RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 * T he AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ● Product numbers are correct as of January 2011. These may be subject to change.
  • Page 30: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 VQT3G70 (ENG)
  • Page 31: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair...
  • Page 32 When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
  • Page 33 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
  • Page 34 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 35 Corporation. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • The “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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