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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS27 Basic Owner's Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS27 Basic Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Basic Owner’s Manual Digital Camera DMC-ZS30 Model No. DMC-ZS27 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”...

  • 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 time to fill in the information below.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). Part number: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet) •...
  • Page 5 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ..2 Viewing your pictures ... 21 Before use ........ 7 Deleting pictures ....21 Standard accessories ..... 8 GPS and map functions Names and Functions of ......... 22 DMC-ZS30 Main Parts ........ 9 Recording/viewing pictures Touch operations ....

  • Page 7: Before Use

    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. ■...

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2013. These may be subject to change. Battery pack DMC-ZS30 DMW-BCM13PP VFF1146 • Charge the battery before use. • Software: Battery pack is indicated as Use it to install the software battery pack or battery in the on your PC.

  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit. ● Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). ● When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC14: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional) are used. (ENG) VQT4S90...
  • Page 10 Names and Functions of Main Parts [EXPOSURE] button DMC-ZS30 [MAP] button [Wi-Fi] button Playback button Cursor buttons [MENU/SET] Charging lamp/ Wi-Fi connection lamp LCD monitor [Q.MENU]/ ] (Delete/Cancel) button [DISP.] button We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

  • Page 11: Touch Operations

    Touch operations This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the screen. Touch To “touch” is to press the touch screen and then pull the finger back again. Touching is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions. Drag To “drag”...
  • Page 12 Touch operations ● If the type of sheet made to protect LCD screens that are available in 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 appearance and ease of operation.) ●...

  • Page 13: Inserting And Removing The Battery Or Sd Memory Card (Optional)

    Lever Pull out Press ● 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.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    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.

  • Page 15: Setting The Clock

    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...
  • Page 16 Setting the clock 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. ■ Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform Please see the next page on how to set the menu.

  • Page 17: 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 Use cursor button to select [Rec] and press [MENU/SET] •...

  • Page 18: Taking Pictures

    Taking pictures Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button Shutter button Set to the desired recording mode ■ Recording mode Take pictures with automatic settings. Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Determine aperture, then record pictures. Determine shutter speed, then record pictures. Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures.

  • Page 19: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). Zoom can also be used during recording. Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time (ENG) VQT4S90...
  • Page 20 Recording motion pictures ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it all the way. ● You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/30p] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 59 seconds.) ●...

  • Page 21: Viewing Your Pictures

    Viewing your pictures Press the Playback button ( ) Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back ● By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. ●...

  • Page 22: Gps And Map Functions

    The camera can also automatically adjust the time or display a place where a picture was taken on a map during playback. Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is GPS-equipped which can automatically record the precise location coordinates of where the photo was taken.
  • Page 23 Using the GPS function to execute positioning Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [GPS Setting] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET] • A message appears on the screen. After confirming the message, press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 24 GPS and map functions DMC-ZS30 ■ Displaying the status and result of positioning The icons that indicate the status and result of positioning will appear on the LCD monitor. When positioning is successful, camera will search the place name information (name of place and landmark) inside its internal database and display it.
  • Page 25 Confirming the place where you took a picture using a map You can display a map showing the location where a picture was taken or your current location. ● If you copy the map data stored on the supplied DVD to a memory card, you can display more detailed maps.

  • Page 26: Recording/Viewing Pictures With A Smartphone/Tablet

    If you install “Image App” to your smartphone/tablet, you can operate this unit from an away location to record or play back pictures. The “Panasonic Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic that allows your smartphone/tablet to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible LUMIX.
  • Page 27 Easily connect to a smartphone/tablet Use the NFC (Near Field Communication) function to easily connect this unit to a smartphone/tablet with Wi-Fi for remote recording and to send pictures to the smartphone/tablet. • This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android (2.3.3 or above).
  • Page 28 Recording/viewing pictures with a smartphone/tablet Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Start up “Image App” on your smartphone/ tablet Place your smartphone/tablet to the side of this unit Place over this area (within 5 mm (0.20 inch)) Place the NFC area of your smartphone/tablet over the part of this unit as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 29 Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Select [ ] on a smartphone/tablet • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Some settings are not available. • The screen differs depending on the operating system. ● Cannot be set for recording AVCHD motion pictures at [60p] in [FHD].
  • Page 30 Recording/viewing pictures with a smartphone/tablet Transferring a still picture easily to your smartphone/tablet When transferring just 1 still picture to your smartphone/tablet with “Image App” installed, you can use the NFC function to easily send the picture. Start up “Image App” on your smartphone/ tablet Display the still picture to be transferred to your smartphone/tablet on the 1-picture screen (full...

  • Page 31: 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 disc. Install it on your PC to read it. To read the supplied DVD, use a DVD drive with single-sided dual layer support.

  • Page 32: Supplied Software

    Supplied software The supplied disc contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. Pictures can be captured to a PC, and can be viewed, PHOTOfunSTUDIO organized, printed, etc. Also, still pictures can be 9.1 PE corrected and motion pictures can be edited. •...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.7 W Consumption When playing back: 1.1 W Camera effective 18,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.3″ MOS sensor, total pixel number 18,900,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens...
  • Page 34 Specifications LCD monitor 3.0″ TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 921,600 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) / Touch screen Microphones Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 12 MB) DMC-ZS30 (Approx. 70 MB) DMC-ZS27 SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format...
  • Page 35 Encryption Wi-Fi compliant WPA™ / WPA2™ method Access method Infrastructure mode AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768): Information for your safety Input ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output 5 V, 800 mA Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCM13PP): Information for your safety Voltage / capacity 3.6 V / 1250 mAh...

  • Page 36: Digital Camera Accessory System

    The battery pack can be charged from the camera using the AC adaptor (supplied). The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. This AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used to charge the battery pack. Use supplied AC adaptor to charge the battery pack.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in...
  • Page 38 WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.
  • Page 39 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation and/or, (3) open sourced software including the software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/), and the...
  • Page 40 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010 www.panasonic.ca © Panasonic Corporation 2013 Printed in Japan...

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