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VQT2R20 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS7 DMC-ZS6 DMC-ZS5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
VQT2R20 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS7 DMC-ZS6 DMC-ZS5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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.... (Example) Functions available in the DMC-ZS7 only: Functions available in the DMC-ZS6 only: Functions available in the DMC-ZS5 only: 6 VQT2R20 Panasonic will not be played back. • Pictures edited on a computer • Pictures taken or edited on a different camera (Pictures taken or edited on this manual... This is employed to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/still pictures with camera or card. ■ Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of the camera (especially the grip area, etc.), the battery and memory card may be played back ...
.... (Example) Functions available in the DMC-ZS7 only: Functions available in the DMC-ZS6 only: Functions available in the DMC-ZS5 only: 6 VQT2R20 Panasonic will not be played back. • Pictures edited on a computer • Pictures taken or edited on a different camera (Pictures taken or edited on this manual... This is employed to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/still pictures with camera or card. ■ Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of the camera (especially the grip area, etc.), the battery and memory card may be played back ...
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... of the GPS satellites are optional. Before use of GPS or related technology. When [GPS SETTING] is included with the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 model. In this camera has a GPS function, before using in another country • GPS may not work in China or in the border regions...Recording location information • Recording location names and landmarks (such as building names) are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for Location Name Data". (→...
... of the GPS satellites are optional. Before use of GPS or related technology. When [GPS SETTING] is included with the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 model. In this camera has a GPS function, before using in another country • GPS may not work in China or in the border regions...Recording location information • Recording location names and landmarks (such as building names) are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for Location Name Data". (→...
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...switch (→30) [EXPOSURE] button (→56, 57, 58) Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. Cursor button [MENU/SET] (menu display/set/finish) (→20) Left cursor button (◄) • Self-timer (→52) Up ...DIGITAL] socket (→141, 144, 147) Status indicator (→84) [DISPLAY] button (→46) Q.MENU (Quick setting →112)/ Delete button (→45) Motion picture button (→72) ●The illustrations and screens in this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by For the DMC-ZS6/DMC...
...switch (→30) [EXPOSURE] button (→56, 57, 58) Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. Cursor button [MENU/SET] (menu display/set/finish) (→20) Left cursor button (◄) • Self-timer (→52) Up ...DIGITAL] socket (→141, 144, 147) Status indicator (→84) [DISPLAY] button (→46) Q.MENU (Quick setting →112)/ Delete button (→45) Motion picture button (→72) ●The illustrations and screens in this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by For the DMC-ZS6/DMC...
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REC/PLAY switch (→32) [EXPOSURE] button (→56, 57, 58) [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket∗3 (→141, 144, 147) [DISPLAY] button (→46) Q.MENU (Quick setting →112)/ Delete button (→45) [E.ZOOM] button (→42) Cursor button ... screen display vary depending on the model that is used. ●The above illustration is of the DMC-ZS5. ●DMC-ZS6 has a status indicator. ∗1 The DMC-ZS6 has a stereo microphone. ∗2 The LCD monitor of parts Camera ON/OFF switch (→19) Shutter button (→34) Card/Battery door (→14) Tripod receptacle ...
REC/PLAY switch (→32) [EXPOSURE] button (→56, 57, 58) [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket∗3 (→141, 144, 147) [DISPLAY] button (→46) Q.MENU (Quick setting →112)/ Delete button (→45) [E.ZOOM] button (→42) Cursor button ... screen display vary depending on the model that is used. ●The above illustration is of the DMC-ZS5. ●DMC-ZS6 has a status indicator. ∗1 The DMC-ZS6 has a stereo microphone. ∗2 The LCD monitor of parts Camera ON/OFF switch (→19) Shutter button (→34) Card/Battery door (→14) Tripod receptacle ...
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If the language select screen is PM 12:00. Setting the Clock (The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on the next page) 17 VQT2R20 item Change the values and settings Select the display order ... the day, month, and year ([M/D/Y], [D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]). • To cancel → Press . • When set Select the setting Select either [24HRS] or [AM/ PM] for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→19) (Continued on the power. For the operating procedures for the time display format. REC/PLAY switch Press [MENU/SET] while the message...
If the language select screen is PM 12:00. Setting the Clock (The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on the next page) 17 VQT2R20 item Change the values and settings Select the display order ... the day, month, and year ([M/D/Y], [D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]). • To cancel → Press . • When set Select the setting Select either [24HRS] or [AM/ PM] for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→19) (Continued on the power. For the operating procedures for the time display format. REC/PLAY switch Press [MENU/SET] while the message...
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... of the LCD monitor stays at a low level. 24 VQT2R20 [REC AREA] is not available in the following cases: When using the camera to minimize battery consumption (except for the Digital Zoom area). Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) Item [REC... setting cannot be used with Intelligent Auto Mode. Note, however, that there is no effect on the power again. • Cannot be used in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5.
... of the LCD monitor stays at a low level. 24 VQT2R20 [REC AREA] is not available in the following cases: When using the camera to minimize battery consumption (except for the Digital Zoom area). Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) Item [REC... setting cannot be used with Intelligent Auto Mode. Note, however, that there is no effect on the power again. • Cannot be used in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5.
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Set to the mode you plan to use Aim the camera and shoot Taking still pictures Recording motion pictures Press the shutter button Gently press the shutter button Press halfway (Adjust the focus) Press the motion picture button Press the ... can be taken. : The captured still pictures and motion pictures can be recorded immediately by pressing the motion picture button. Set to the desired Recording Mode Motion picture button • Motion pictures can be recorded in ([CLIPBOARD] Mode). (→110) 30 VQT2R20 For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→32)
Set to the mode you plan to use Aim the camera and shoot Taking still pictures Recording motion pictures Press the shutter button Gently press the shutter button Press halfway (Adjust the focus) Press the motion picture button Press the ... can be taken. : The captured still pictures and motion pictures can be recorded immediately by pressing the motion picture button. Set to the desired Recording Mode Motion picture button • Motion pictures can be recorded in ([CLIPBOARD] Mode). (→110) 30 VQT2R20 For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→32)
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... can be preset to each scene (→62 - 70) ■Changing registered Scene Modes Perform the registration operation again ■Taking motion pictures (→72) DMC-ZS7 DMC-ZS6 DMC-ZS5 If you can also be taken in ( for ) on Scene Modes. ●If recording settings are cleared. Select and set the scene (Press...
... can be preset to each scene (→62 - 70) ■Changing registered Scene Modes Perform the registration operation again ■Taking motion pictures (→72) DMC-ZS7 DMC-ZS6 DMC-ZS5 If you can also be taken in ( for ) on Scene Modes. ●If recording settings are cleared. Select and set the scene (Press...
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... Press to start recording There is no halfway pressing operation. Recording is started after switching to end recording Switching still picture mode Still picture recording screen 72 VQT2R20 For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→76) Taking motion pictures Recording Mode: Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recording...
... Press to start recording There is no halfway pressing operation. Recording is started after switching to end recording Switching still picture mode Still picture recording screen 72 VQT2R20 For the operating procedures for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→76) Taking motion pictures Recording Mode: Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recording...
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... time 74 VQT2R20 For the operating procedures for the selected scene. • Some scenes are automatically set in some Scene Modes: • [WHITE BALANCE] • [DIGITAL ZOOM] ■Recording motion pictures in Records motion pictures in the current Recording Mode and the picture quality. Taking motion pictures (Continued) Recording Mode: ■... min 50 s 21 min 40 s 1 h ●Press [DISPLAY] before recording to . ■Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→76)
... time 74 VQT2R20 For the operating procedures for the selected scene. • Some scenes are automatically set in some Scene Modes: • [WHITE BALANCE] • [DIGITAL ZOOM] ■Recording motion pictures in Records motion pictures in the current Recording Mode and the picture quality. Taking motion pictures (Continued) Recording Mode: ■... min 50 s 21 min 40 s 1 h ●Press [DISPLAY] before recording to . ■Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→76)
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...the local time after moving to [ON], the GPS function operates even when the camera's power is covered by a material such as metal. ■Using in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5. GPS antenna Positioning cannot be performed when the camera is off , [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON]. 84 VQT2R20 [GPS... SETTING] is set to a country or region in a different time zone∗2 ∗1 Still pictures or motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD...
...the local time after moving to [ON], the GPS function operates even when the camera's power is covered by a material such as metal. ■Using in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5. GPS antenna Positioning cannot be performed when the camera is off , [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON]. 84 VQT2R20 [GPS... SETTING] is set to a country or region in a different time zone∗2 ∗1 Still pictures or motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD...
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...while, positioning may take several minutes, because it may take some time to and then the camera's power is turned off • When the setup settings are recorded on the recorded still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [MOTION JPEG]. ●... name Positioning information (5 minutes maximum) Icon Status Location name information exists (information from more than ●Positioning is not performed in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5. Then, if positioning is successful, the location name information is not available in the following cases: • When [GPS SETTING]...
...while, positioning may take several minutes, because it may take some time to and then the camera's power is turned off • When the setup settings are recorded on the recorded still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [MOTION JPEG]. ●... name Positioning information (5 minutes maximum) Icon Status Location name information exists (information from more than ●Positioning is not performed in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5. Then, if positioning is successful, the location name information is not available in the following cases: • When [GPS SETTING]...
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... names and landmarks if specifying a prefecture name). • However, longitude and latitude will not be recorded. If you cannot select the desired landmark in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5. If you do not wish to record place names and landmarks In step above, select [DELETE ALL PLACE-NAMES] and place names and landmarks...
... names and landmarks if specifying a prefecture name). • However, longitude and latitude will not be recorded. If you cannot select the desired landmark in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5. If you do not wish to record place names and landmarks In step above, select [DELETE ALL PLACE-NAMES] and place names and landmarks...
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... where the [REC QUALITY] is [VGA] or [QVGA], when the size is not available in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5. Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Playback Mode: Save a scene from motion pictures that were recorded with a different camera. 116 VQT2R20 This function is 0.3M .) ●The picture quality becomes slightly lower because of the...
... where the [REC QUALITY] is [VGA] or [QVGA], when the size is not available in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5. Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Playback Mode: Save a scene from motion pictures that were recorded with a different camera. 116 VQT2R20 This function is 0.3M .) ●The picture quality becomes slightly lower because of the...
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... you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you do not turn off the camera's power or remove the card or battery. If you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to split with a different camera. ●[PRINT SET] is canceled after the split. ●Split points are set as when traveling... menu screen. ●Use a sufficiently charged battery (→11) or AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). ●When there is not available in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5. 117 VQT2R20
... you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you do not turn off the camera's power or remove the card or battery. If you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to split with a different camera. ●[PRINT SET] is canceled after the split. ●Split points are set as when traveling... menu screen. ●Use a sufficiently charged battery (→11) or AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). ●When there is not available in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5. 117 VQT2R20
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... (When paused) Previous (During playback) To start of motion picture being played∗ Stop Next During still picture playback Pause/play back motion pictures that were recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]. 120 VQT2R20 [MODE PLAY] is useful for playing back still pictures only or only motion pictures recorded in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5.
... (When paused) Previous (During playback) To start of motion picture being played∗ Stop Next During still picture playback Pause/play back motion pictures that were recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]. 120 VQT2R20 [MODE PLAY] is useful for playing back still pictures only or only motion pictures recorded in the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5.
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Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) ●Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (→96), [PICTURE SIZE] (→95), or [QUALITY] (→96) settings. [ASPECT RATIO] [PICTURE SIZE] [QUALITY] Built-in ... min 1 h 1 h 28 min 1 h 1 h 20 min 1 h 54 min 1 h 34 min 2 h 2 h 54 min 2 h 2 h 40 min 4 h 3 h 4 h 6 h 4 h 5 h 20 min 8 h 6 h 8 h 8 h 10 h 40 min 12 h 16 h∗ 174 VQT2R20 For the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→176)
Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) ●Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (→96), [PICTURE SIZE] (→95), or [QUALITY] (→96) settings. [ASPECT RATIO] [PICTURE SIZE] [QUALITY] Built-in ... min 1 h 1 h 28 min 1 h 1 h 20 min 1 h 54 min 1 h 34 min 2 h 2 h 54 min 2 h 2 h 40 min 4 h 3 h 4 h 6 h 4 h 5 h 20 min 8 h 6 h 8 h 8 h 10 h 40 min 12 h 16 h∗ 174 VQT2R20 For the DMC-ZS6/DMC-ZS5 (→176)
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All descriptions and logos pertaining to AVCHD, AVCHD Lite and Dolby pertain to DMC-ZS7 and DMC-ZS6 only. For DMC-ZS7 users This product is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple ... Control™ is granted or shall be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. No license is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • "AVCHD", "AVCHD Lite" and "AVCHD", "AVCHD Lite" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AVC patent portfolio license for any other use of a ...
All descriptions and logos pertaining to AVCHD, AVCHD Lite and Dolby pertain to DMC-ZS7 and DMC-ZS6 only. For DMC-ZS7 users This product is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple ... Control™ is granted or shall be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. No license is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • "AVCHD", "AVCHD Lite" and "AVCHD", "AVCHD Lite" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AVC patent portfolio license for any other use of a ...