Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Basic Owner's 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 Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
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Basic Owner's Manual
Model No.

Digital Camera

DMC-ZS15
VQT4B28
M1211KZ0

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    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 Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT4B28 M1211KZ0...
  • Page 2 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: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety 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.
  • Page 4 CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. • Do not heat or expose to flame. •...
  • Page 5: Cautions For Use

    (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-AVC1: 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 ..3 Taking motion pictures ....14 Before use ........6 Viewing your pictures Standard accessories ....7 [Normal Play] ......15 Names and Functions of Deleting pictures ......15 Main Parts ........8 Reading the Owner’s Manual Inserting and removing the (PDF format) ......16 card (optional)/the battery ..9 Installing supplied software...
  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2012. Battery pack USB connection cable DMW-BCG10PP • Charge the battery K1HY08YY0025 before use. Battery pack is indicated as CD-ROM battery pack or battery in the VFF0967 text.
  • Page 8: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Names and Functions of Main Parts Camera ON/OFF switch Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Zoom lever Speaker Microphone Motion picture button LCD monitor REC/PLAY switch Charging lamp HDMI socket [EXPOSURE] button [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Cursor buttons socket [DISP.] button...
  • Page 9: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    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. ● We recommend using a Panasonic Memory card. (ENG) VQT4B28...
  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery • 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), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery.
  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning the camera on. Turn the camera on ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set...
  • Page 12: 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]. Press to select [AF Mode] and then press [MENU/SET] •...
  • Page 13: Taking Pictures

    Taking pictures Shutter button Turn the camera on ( ) Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) Set to the desired recording mode ■ Recording mode Take pictures with automatic settings. The subjects are recorded using your own settings. The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
  • Page 14: Taking Motion Pictures

    Taking motion pictures Recording mode: You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural). Zoom can also be used during recording. Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time...
  • Page 15: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]

    Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) Press to select the picture ● To play back a motion picture, select a picture with , and then press to start playback. ● You can print pictures by connecting a camera to your computer or printer, or by giving an SD card to a shop assistant at a photo shop.
  • Page 16: 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 17: Installing Supplied Software (Photofunstudio)

    Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) 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 CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 AE Windows XP (32 bit) SP3...
  • Page 18: 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 12,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.3” MOS sensor, total pixel number 12,800,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 16 x zoom [NANO SURFACE...
  • Page 19 LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Microphone / Monaural Speaker Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB) / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File...
  • Page 20 Specifications 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-BCG10PP): Information for your safety Voltage / capacity 3.6 V / 895 mAh...
  • Page 21: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Battery Pack DMW-BCG10 AV Cable DMW-AVC1 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30 Marine Case DMW-MCTZ20 Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDU64GE1K Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU32GU1K Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU16GU1K Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU08GU1K...
  • Page 22 VQT4B28 (ENG)
  • Page 23 (ENG) VQT4B28...
  • Page 24 • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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