Basic Owner’s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS20 DMC-ZS19 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 disc. 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.
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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. ••Use only the recommended accessories. ••Do not remove covers. ••Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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.
■■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. •• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. •• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
■■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. But ••In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. ••When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A.
■■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.).
Contents Information for Your Safety........3 Before use....................................9 Standard accessories...............10 Names and Functions of Main Parts..................................11 Touch operations.......................12 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery........13 Charging the battery.................14 Setting the clock........................15 Setting the menu.......................17 Taking pictures..........................18 Taking motion pictures...........
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 up) ●●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of temperature or humidity.
Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2012. Battery pack DMW-BCG10PP ••Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. AC adaptor VSK0768 Hand strap VFC4297 USB connection cable K1HY08YY0025 DMC-ZS20 DVD VFF0974 ••Software: Use it to install the software on your PC. ••Map data ••Owner’s Manual for advanced features DVD is indicated as disc in the text.
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 DMC-ZS20 Built-in GPS antenna DMC-ZS20 GPS status indicator [EXPOSURE] button DMC-ZS20 [MAP] button LCD monitor Cursor buttons [DISP.] button [Q.
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. •• Touch an icon near its center. If multiple icons are touched simultaneously, the camera may not operate normally. Drag To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the touch screen surface.
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 ( ). ••Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks.
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.
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 Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET] ••To return to the previous screen, press [ DMC-ZS20 Go to step DMC-ZS19 / ]. . The clock setting procedure is completed with step .
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. ■■To change the time setting Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform 16 VQT4B72 (ENG) and .
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 Use cursor button to select [Rec] and press [MENU/SET]. ••The menu type can also be selected by touch operations. 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.
Taking pictures Turn the camera on ( ) Shutter button 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 that are manually adjusted.
Taking motion pictures Recording mode: You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). 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.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] 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, touch or press after selecting a picture. ●●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.
GPS and map functions DMC-ZS20 Before using the camera, be sure to read “License Agreement for Place Name and Map Data” (Owner’s Manual for advanced features). This camera can record the location information of a place where a picture was taken on the pictures. The camera can also automatically adjust the time or display a place where a picture was taken on a map during playback.
GPS and map functions DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to execute positioning 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 appears on the screen. After confirming the message, press [MENU/SET]. ■■When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera’s power is off.
■■Displaying 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 The same number of icons as the number of the GPS satellites (from which radio signals are successfully received) stop flashing and light (blue).
GPS and map functions DMC-ZS20 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. For details, refer to “Using the map data on the DVD (supplied)” (Owner’s Manual for advanced features).
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 recording support.
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 disc, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.4 W 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 Lens Optical 20 x zoom [NANO SURFACE f=4.3 mm to 86.0 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 480 mm) / COATING] F3.3 (Max. W) to F6.4 (Max. T) Image Stabilizer Optical method Focus range P/A/S/M 50 cm (1.
Specifications LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) / Touch screen Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory DMC-ZS20 (Approx. 12 MB) DMC-ZS19 (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 system, based on Exif 2.
Operating temperature Operating humidity Language select 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10%RH to 80%RH [ENGLISH] / [ESPAÑOL] AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768): Information for your safety Input Output ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 5 V, 800 mA Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10PP): Information for your safety Voltage / capacity 3.
Digital Camera Accessory System Description Battery Pack AV Cable HDMI mini cable Marine Case Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card Accessory# DMW-BCG10 DMW-AVC1 RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30 DMW-MCTZ30 RP-SDU64GE1K RP-SDU32GU1K RP-SDU16GU1K RP-SDU08GU1K RP-SDU04GU1K RP-SDL16GU1K
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