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Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera DMC=ZS20 DMC-ZS19 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely, 5",; PTM More detailed instructions on the operation this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied disc.
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Dear Customer, Thank youforchoosing Panasonic! You have p urchased one ofthe 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. • Use only the recommended accessories.
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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-ZS20 / DMC-ZS19 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation North America One Panasonic Way, Pa.asonJc...
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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. •...
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[] About the AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated, AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V.
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HDMI mini cabte (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (9.8 feet) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVCI: optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave...
Information for Your Safety ..3 GPS and map functions Before use ............... Standard accessories ....10 Reading the Owner's Manual Names and Functions (PDF format) ......Main Parts ......... Installing supplied software ..26 Touch operations ...... 12 Specifications ......
Before use [] Camera handling @Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. @The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera. [] Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged...
"Digital Camera Accessory System". • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. • Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
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.
Move lever in direction of arrow. Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out. ®Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP). ®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.
Charging the batterj • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)). • Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied),...
Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set REC/PLAY switch to !1_ before turning the camera on. _Turn camera on (_) Press [MENU/SET] (®) Press _ _ to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press A T to set Press [MENU/SET] to set...
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the c_ock When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] ress 4 I_ to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] The current time and home area are set. Can_e_ S_l_ct _Se_ inTo change the time setting Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform _ and _. VQT4B72 (ENG)
Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from [] to 'A; in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu @ Use cursor button to select [Rec] and press [MENU/SET]. •...
Taking motion pictures Recording mode: __[_]_ ,_;__ You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). Zoom can also be used during recording. lide the REC/PLAY switch (_)) to 0 ress the motion picture button ((_) to start recording Press the motion picture button ((_) again to end recording Remaining recording time (approx.)
Viewing your pictures ENorma_ P_ay_ lide 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, touch D or press A after selecting a picture.
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.
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GPS and maE functions Press [MENU/SET] (_) Use cursor button to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [GPS Setting] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET] A message appearson thescreen.After the message, •...
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IDisplaying the status and result of positioning The icons that indicate the status and result of positioning will appear on the LCD monitor. When the camera successfully executes positioning, it records the current location and displays the place name information on the screen. _GPS reception icon...
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GPS and maE functions 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. For details, refer to "Using the map data on the DVD (supplied)"...
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More detailed instructions on the operation of tHs 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 recording support.
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hstaHing supplied software This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categorize these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used. • Before inserting the disc, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Operating...
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Digital Camera: Information for your safety When recording: 1.4 W DC5.1 V When playing back: 1.1 W 14,100,000 pixels 1/2.33" MOS sensor, total pixel number 15,300,000 pixels Primary color filter Optical 20 x zoom f=4.3 mm to 86.0 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 480 mm) / F3.3 (Max.
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_ecifications 3.0" TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) / Touch screen Stereo Monaura Built-in Memory (Approx. 12 MB) (Approx. 70 MB) SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard / DPOF corresponding) / MPO...
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[EN G LISH]I [ES PAN O L] AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768): Information for your safety ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2A ---== 5 V, 800 mA Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10PP): Information for your safety 3.6 V/895 (ENG) VQT4B72...
YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032 /ENG/Va_4B72...
Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because...
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Owner's Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandlin,q 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.
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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 OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excIudes damages for (ost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
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10am-7pm For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1=877=833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: htt J/www. stc. anasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may atso contact us directly at:...
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States and other countries. VI ErA bi F • HDAVl Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • VlERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • "AVCHD Progressive", "AVCHD", the "AVCHD Progressive"...