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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS15
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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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
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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
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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. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ■ Product identification marking Product Location Digital camera Bottom ■ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion batt
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Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ■ 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. • Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items. • Do not place sources of naked flames, suc
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■ Cautions for Use • 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). 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.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or
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-If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. (ENG) VQT4B27 7
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Contents Information for Your Safety .......2 Deleting pictures ......................17 Before use ...................................8 Reading the Owner’s Manual Standard accessories ................9 (PDF format) ..............................18 Names and Functions of Installing supplied software Main Parts .................................10 (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) .................19 Inserting and removing the Specifications ...........................20 card (optional)/the battery .......11 D
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Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2012. Battery pack USB connection DMW-BCG10PP cable • Charge the battery K1HY08YY0025 before use. Battery pack is indicated as CD-ROM battery pack or battery in the VFF0967 text. • Software: Use it to install the AC adaptor software on your VSK0768 PC. • Owner’s Manual for Hand strap advanced features VFC4297 • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
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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 [MENU/SET] button [Q.MENU]/[ / ] (Delete/Cancel) button Tripod receptacle • Ensure that the tripod is stable. Card/Battery door Release lever We recommend using the supplied hand s
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery To charge the battery, insert it into the camera. Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF and slide the release lever ( ) to [OPEN] before opening the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that it is locked by lever ( ). Do not touch • Card: Insert all the way firmly until it the terminal
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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. • To charge the battery, insert it into the camera. • Make sure that the camera is turned off. Connect the AC adaptor ( ) (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable ( ) (supplied),
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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 Press [MENU/SET] to set Press [MENU/SET] ■ To change the time setting Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform and . (ENG) VQT4B27 13
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Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to 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] • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press to select and then press [MENU/SET] to set Press [ / ] several times to close the menu 14 VQT4B2
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Taking pictures Shutter button Turn the camera on ( ) Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) to 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. The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Use this m
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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 ( ) to Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time ● We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power when recording motion pictures. ● Immediately release the motion picture button aft
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[Normal Play] Viewing your pictures Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) to Press to select the picture ● To play back a motion picture, select a picture with or , 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. Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Press [ / ] ( ) to delete the displayed picture Press to select [Yes] and then press [MENU/SET] ( ) (
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(PDF format) Reading the Owner’s Manual 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” Select the desired language and then click “Owner’s Manual” to install To return to the install menu. Double click the “Owner’s Manual” shortcut ic
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(PHOTOfunSTUDIO) Installing 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 CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 AE Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 OS Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2 Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) and SP1 Windows XP Pentium III 500 MHz or higher CPU Windows Vista
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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 f=4.3 mm to 68.8 mm COATING] (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 384 mm) / F3.3 (Max. W) to F5.9 (Max. T) Image Stabilizer Optical method Focus range P / A / S / M 50 cm (1.6 f
