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Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS20 DMC-ZS19 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT4B93 M0112KZ0
Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS20 DMC-ZS19 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT4B93 M0112KZ0
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Contents Before use Before use 6 About GPS DMC-ZS20 8 Standard Accessories 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts... 10 Cursor button 11 Touch operations 12 Preparations Charging battery 13 Inserting the battery 14 Charging the battery 15 Remaining battery 16 Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time 17 Inserting and removing the card (optional 19 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory 20 Displaying the picture recording capacity....21 Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time 22 Setting the clock 23 To change time setting 24 Basics...
Contents Before use Before use 6 About GPS DMC-ZS20 8 Standard Accessories 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts... 10 Cursor button 11 Touch operations 12 Preparations Charging battery 13 Inserting the battery 14 Charging the battery 15 Remaining battery 16 Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time 17 Inserting and removing the card (optional 19 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory 20 Displaying the picture recording capacity....21 Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time 22 Setting the clock 23 To change time setting 24 Basics...
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Using the [Setup] menu 54 [Clock Set 54 [Auto Clock Set] DMC-ZS20 54 [World Time 54 [Travel Date 54 [Beep 54 [Volume 55 [Cust.Set Mem 55 [LCD Display 55 [LCD Mode 55 [Guide Line 56 [Histogram 56 [Video Rec Area 56 [Zoom Resume 56 [Economy 57 [Auto Review 57 [No.Reset 58 [Reset 58 [USB Mode 58 [Output 59 [VIERA Link 59 [3D Playback 59 [Rotate Disp 60 [Version Disp 60 [Format 60 [Language 61 [Demo Mode 61 Contents Application (Record) Changing recording information display 62 Using Zoom 63 Using the zoom by performing touch operations 64 Zoom types and use 65 ...
Using the [Setup] menu 54 [Clock Set 54 [Auto Clock Set] DMC-ZS20 54 [World Time 54 [Travel Date 54 [Beep 54 [Volume 55 [Cust.Set Mem 55 [LCD Display 55 [LCD Mode 55 [Guide Line 56 [Histogram 56 [Video Rec Area 56 [Zoom Resume 56 [Economy 57 [Auto Review 57 [No.Reset 58 [Reset 58 [USB Mode 58 [Output 59 [VIERA Link 59 [3D Playback 59 [Rotate Disp 60 [Version Disp 60 [Format 60 [Language 61 [Demo Mode 61 Contents Application (Record) Changing recording information display 62 Using Zoom 63 Using the zoom by performing touch operations 64 Zoom types and use 65 ...
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Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode 85 [Cust.Set Mem 85 [Custom 86 Burst function 87 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog 89 Registering face pictures 90 Editing or deleting information about registered persons 91 Useful features for travel 92 [Travel Date 92 [World Time 93 Entering Text 94 Using the [Rec] menu 95 [Aspect Ratio 95 [Picture Size 95 [Quality 96 [Sensitivity 96 [White Balance 97 [AF Mode 99 [Quick AF 100 [Face Recog 101 [Metering Mode 101 [i.Exposure 101 [Min. Shtr Speed 102 [i.Resolution 102 [Digital Zoom 102 [Burst...
Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode 85 [Cust.Set Mem 85 [Custom 86 Burst function 87 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog 89 Registering face pictures 90 Editing or deleting information about registered persons 91 Useful features for travel 92 [Travel Date 92 [World Time 93 Entering Text 94 Using the [Rec] menu 95 [Aspect Ratio 95 [Picture Size 95 [Quality 96 [Sensitivity 96 [White Balance 97 [AF Mode 99 [Quick AF 100 [Face Recog 101 [Metering Mode 101 [i.Exposure 101 [Min. Shtr Speed 102 [i.Resolution 102 [Digital Zoom 102 [Burst...
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Contents GPS and map functions DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture 128 Using the GPS function to execute positioning 129 Executing the positioning function right away to update the current location ..........132 Changing place name information to be displayed 134 Disabling the positioning function when the camera is turned off 135 Changing the place name information to be recorded 136 Changing the recorded GPS information 137 [Edit Location 137 [Edit Place Name 139 Adjusting the time using GPS .......... 140 Reducing the time required for positioning ...
Contents GPS and map functions DMC-ZS20 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture 128 Using the GPS function to execute positioning 129 Executing the positioning function right away to update the current location ..........132 Changing place name information to be displayed 134 Disabling the positioning function when the camera is turned off 135 Changing the place name information to be recorded 136 Changing the recorded GPS information 137 [Edit Location 137 [Edit Place Name 139 Adjusting the time using GPS .......... 140 Reducing the time required for positioning ...
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Be especially careful because these conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. ●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using it into contact with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into a full bag • Adding accessories to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally. - 6 - This may also cause the camera to sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Once the camera adjusts to the camera strap • Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor...
Be especially careful because these conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. ●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using it into contact with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into a full bag • Adding accessories to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally. - 6 - This may also cause the camera to sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Once the camera adjusts to the camera strap • Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor...
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Recording of certain material may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. Before use ■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording. ■Carefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for the instructions provided...
Recording of certain material may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. Before use ■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording. ■Carefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for the instructions provided...
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... the signals from the GPS satellites. (→128) • Even if GPS reception is good, it may regulate the use About GPS DMC-ZS20 Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is turned OFF. ■ Recording location information • The names of recording locations and landmarks (such as buildings) are constantly changing...
... the signals from the GPS satellites. (→128) • Even if GPS reception is good, it may regulate the use About GPS DMC-ZS20 Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is turned OFF. ■ Recording location information • The names of recording locations and landmarks (such as buildings) are constantly changing...
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... (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. - 9 - Standard Accessories Check that all packaging appropriately. ●Keep small parts in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in a safe place out of the reach of all the accessories are optional. You can record or...
... (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. - 9 - Standard Accessories Check that all packaging appropriately. ●Keep small parts in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in a safe place out of the reach of all the accessories are optional. You can record or...
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Flash (→66) DMC-ZS20 Built-in GPS antenna (→128) Self-timer indicator (→70) / AF Assist Lamp (→103) Lens barrel Speaker (→55) Zoom lever (→63) Operate this when zooming in this manual may differ from the actual product. - 10 - Motion picture button (→37) Record motion pictures. Tripod receptacle (→188) Card/Battery door (→14, 19) Release lever (→14, 19) ●The illustrations and screens in on and off. Shutter button (→27, 28) Use this to select the recording mode. Names and Functions of Main Parts Lens (→...
Flash (→66) DMC-ZS20 Built-in GPS antenna (→128) Self-timer indicator (→70) / AF Assist Lamp (→103) Lens barrel Speaker (→55) Zoom lever (→63) Operate this when zooming in this manual may differ from the actual product. - 10 - Motion picture button (→37) Record motion pictures. Tripod receptacle (→188) Card/Battery door (→14, 19) Release lever (→14, 19) ●The illustrations and screens in on and off. Shutter button (→27, 28) Use this to select the recording mode. Names and Functions of Main Parts Lens (→...
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DMC-ZS20 [MAP] button (→146) In the playback mode: Map is indicated by . ●The illustrations and screens in the mode) [DISP.] button (→62) Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode. Charging lamp (→16) [HDMI] socket (→156, 158) [Q.MENU] / [ / ] button In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed. (→53) In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. (→49) During menu operations: The previous screen is restored. [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→15, 156, 165, 168) Cursor button [MENU/SET] • Use this to display the menus, ...
DMC-ZS20 [MAP] button (→146) In the playback mode: Map is indicated by . ●The illustrations and screens in the mode) [DISP.] button (→62) Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode. Charging lamp (→16) [HDMI] socket (→156, 158) [Q.MENU] / [ / ] button In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed. (→53) In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. (→49) During menu operations: The previous screen is restored. [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→15, 156, 165, 168) Cursor button [MENU/SET] • Use this to display the menus, ...
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Touching is to press the touch screen and then pull the finger back again. If multiple icons are fingerprints or other kinds of dirt on it. ●For details of the icons that is applied to the screen. Touch To "touch" is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions. • Touch an icon near its screen or if the screen is not very responsive, touch the screen with a little more pressure. ●If your hand is pressed against the touch screen when holding the camera, the touch screen will not work properly. ●Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed ...
Touching is to press the touch screen and then pull the finger back again. If multiple icons are fingerprints or other kinds of dirt on it. ●For details of the icons that is applied to the screen. Touch To "touch" is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions. • Touch an icon near its screen or if the screen is not very responsive, touch the screen with a little more pressure. ●If your hand is pressed against the touch screen when holding the camera, the touch screen will not work properly. ●Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed ...
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There is used. - 13 - Some of these battery packs may be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is a possibility that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made . ■About batteries that you can use ...
There is used. - 13 - Some of these battery packs may be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is a possibility that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made . ■About batteries that you can use ...
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Lever ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●If you use . • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that the lever is kept away from camera after use other ...
Lever ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●If you use . • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that the lever is kept away from camera after use other ...
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Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in the wrong direction, the pins could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Computer Getting ready: Turn on the computer. ■Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet. • Be sure to only use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors. ■Charging the battery through the computer Connect a computer to the camera using the USB connection ...
Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in the wrong direction, the pins could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Computer Getting ready: Turn on the computer. ■Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet. • Be sure to only use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors. ■Charging the battery through the computer Connect a computer to the camera using the USB connection ...
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power failure), charging may cause malfunction of the camera. ●Do not use a USB extension cable. ●The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are either high or low and when the battery has not been used up. Charging battery ■Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer, charging has been put in pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging in case when the battery is completely used for a long ...
power failure), charging may cause malfunction of the camera. ●Do not use a USB extension cable. ●The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are either high or low and when the battery has not been used up. Charging battery ■Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer, charging has been put in pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging in case when the battery is completely used for a long ...
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... • [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] DMC-ZS20 • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image...
... • [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] DMC-ZS20 • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image...
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Charging battery ■Recording motion pictures [Rec Mode] [Rec Quality] Available recording time∗2 Actual available recording time∗3 [AVCHD] [GPH]∗1 [PSH] [GFS]∗1 [FSH] Approx. 55 min Approx. 65 min Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min [MP4] [FHD] Approx. 70 min Approx. 40 min ∗1 DMC-ZS20 ●Recording conditions • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH • [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] DMC-ZS20 ∗2 If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [GPH] DMC-ZS20 , [PSH], [GFS] DMC-ZS20 or [FSH], you can continuously ...
Charging battery ■Recording motion pictures [Rec Mode] [Rec Quality] Available recording time∗2 Actual available recording time∗3 [AVCHD] [GPH]∗1 [PSH] [GFS]∗1 [FSH] Approx. 55 min Approx. 65 min Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min [MP4] [FHD] Approx. 70 min Approx. 40 min ∗1 DMC-ZS20 ●Recording conditions • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH • [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] DMC-ZS20 ∗2 If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [GPH] DMC-ZS20 , [PSH], [GFS] DMC-ZS20 or [FSH], you can continuously ...
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Release lever [OPEN] [LOCK] ■To remove card Press the center of the card Card (Check orientation) Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●To remove the card, turn the camera off . (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) - 19 - Close the card/battery door • Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position. Inserting and removing the card (optional) • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the release lever to the [...
Release lever [OPEN] [LOCK] ■To remove card Press the center of the card Card (Check orientation) Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●To remove the card, turn the camera off . (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) - 19 - Close the card/battery door • Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position. Inserting and removing the card (optional) • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the release lever to the [...
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... not. ■Built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards Capacity 8 MB - 2 GB 4 GB - 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB ...Notes • Using a card of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported. ∗ SD speed class refers...
... not. ■Built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards Capacity 8 MB - 2 GB 4 GB - 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB ...Notes • Using a card of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported. ∗ SD speed class refers...