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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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... 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 Sequence of operations 25 Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode 27 How to adjust focus 28 Touching the screen and recording (Touch...
... 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 Sequence of operations 25 Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode 27 How to adjust focus 28 Touching the screen and recording (Touch...
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... 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 Taking pictures with flash 66 Taking close-up pictures 68 Focus range 68 [Macro Zoom 69 Taking pictures with...
... 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 Taking pictures with flash 66 Taking close-up pictures 68 Focus range 68 [Macro Zoom 69 Taking pictures with...
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... for purposes other information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. ●The operations, procedures, or functions that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other than personal use . ■Also refer to make...that pictures and sound record correctly. ■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for the instructions provided in this manual. When operation or other information is more or less the same between models, DMC-ZS20 is prohibited under copyright law. Before use ■Always ...
... for purposes other information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. ●The operations, procedures, or functions that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other than personal use . ■Also refer to make...that pictures and sound record correctly. ■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for the instructions provided in this manual. When operation or other information is more or less the same between models, DMC-ZS20 is prohibited under copyright law. Before use ■Always ...
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... Built-in GPS antenna (→128) Self-timer indicator (→70) / AF Assist Lamp (→103) Lens barrel Speaker (→55) Zoom lever (→63) Operate this to focus and record still pictures. Tripod receptacle (→188) Card/Battery door (→14, 19) Release lever (→14, 19) ●The illustrations...
... Built-in GPS antenna (→128) Self-timer indicator (→70) / AF Assist Lamp (→103) Lens barrel Speaker (→55) Zoom lever (→63) Operate this to focus and record still pictures. Tripod receptacle (→188) Card/Battery door (→14, 19) Release lever (→14, 19) ●The illustrations...
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...to change display. We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. [EXPOSURE] button (→73) In the recording mode: Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value. (Only in this manual may differ from the actual product. - 11 - Charging lamp (... / [ / ] 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...
...to change display. We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. [EXPOSURE] button (→73) In the recording mode: Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value. (Only in this manual may differ from the actual product. - 11 - Charging lamp (... / [ / ] 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...
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... in the market is to be used, observe the precautions that are contained with the sheet. (Some types of protective sheets may not operate normally. Touching is used with a protective sheet available on the market attached to its center. If multiple icons are fingerprints or other kinds... of dirt on it. ●For details of Main Parts Touch operations This camera's touch screen senses pressure that is to select icons or pictures, among other actions. • Touch an icon near its ...
... in the market is to be used, observe the precautions that are contained with the sheet. (Some types of protective sheets may not operate normally. Touching is used with a protective sheet available on the market attached to its center. If multiple icons are fingerprints or other kinds... of dirt on it. ●For details of Main Parts Touch operations This camera's touch screen senses pressure that is to select icons or pictures, among other actions. • Touch an icon near its ...
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... status Charge Turn off (also in [Sleep Mode] (→57)) Yes Turn on No∗ ∗ During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.) ●When the battery does not... is a possibility that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to meet the requirements of these battery packs may be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is in some markets. Charging battery • Always use ! (battery shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is...
... status Charge Turn off (also in [Sleep Mode] (→57)) Yes Turn on No∗ ∗ During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.) ●When the battery does not... is a possibility that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to meet the requirements of these battery packs may be advised that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is in some markets. Charging battery • Always use ! (battery shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is...
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... to ) and insert the plug. 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...
... to ) and insert the plug. 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...
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...minute intervals under the above conditions). - 17 - to surrounding environment and usage conditions. one quarter for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of the battery decreases. Number reduced if intervals are used frequently, or in colder climates. ■Recording still pictures ... 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...
...minute intervals under the above conditions). - 17 - to surrounding environment and usage conditions. one quarter for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of the battery decreases. Number reduced if intervals are used frequently, or in colder climates. ■Recording still pictures ... 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...
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Do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. - 21 - If operation fails due to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Displaying the picture recording capacity Estimated remaining pictures or ... be damaged, and this unit may be saved to built-in memory) While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (supplied). The card...
Do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. - 21 - If operation fails due to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Displaying the picture recording capacity Estimated remaining pictures or ... be damaged, and this unit may be saved to built-in memory) While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (supplied). The card...
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Sequence of operations Turn on the power 1 Set to 2 Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. ...
Sequence of operations Turn on the power 1 Set to 2 Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. ...
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... - Set to 5 View pictures (→42, 45) 6 Turn off the power 7 • Press to select a picture • Press to avoid dropping the camera. Sequence of operations Aim the camera and shoot ■Taking still pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the...
... - Set to 5 View pictures (→42, 45) 6 Turn off the power 7 • Press to select a picture • Press to avoid dropping the camera. Sequence of operations Aim the camera and shoot ■Taking still pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the...
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... and adjusting the focus and exposure (Touch AF/AE function) This function enables the focus and exposure to focus on the screen. • Perform these operations with the touch shutter function (→29) released. Touch the place where you want to set the focus and exposure • When [AF Mode] is... set to (Face Detection), the Face Detection function continues to operate, but the focus is adjusted to the place where you touched. • When [AF Mode] is too dark. ●The touch AF/AE function will...
... and adjusting the focus and exposure (Touch AF/AE function) This function enables the focus and exposure to focus on the screen. • Perform these operations with the touch shutter function (→29) released. Touch the place where you want to set the focus and exposure • When [AF Mode] is... set to (Face Detection), the Face Detection function continues to operate, but the focus is adjusted to the place where you touched. • When [AF Mode] is too dark. ●The touch AF/AE function will...
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...the exposure of the subject even when the subject is dark, [AF Tracking] may not operate correctly. - 35 - AF Tracking frame AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red ■With cursor button operations Press to set [AF Mode] to lock • To cancel AF Lock → Press.... ●Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is moving. ■With touch screen operations Perform these operations with the touch shutter function (→29) released. Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode AF Tracking This function enables ...
...the exposure of the subject even when the subject is dark, [AF Tracking] may not operate correctly. - 35 - AF Tracking frame AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red ■With cursor button operations Press to set [AF Mode] to lock • To cancel AF Lock → Press.... ●Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is moving. ■With touch screen operations Perform these operations with the touch shutter function (→29) released. Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode AF Tracking This function enables ...
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If the noise of the camera operation is disturbing, use the touch shutter. • When still pictures are recorded during zooming, the zooming may stop. ■Burst function When the burst function ... be recorded in advance, a burst of 3.5M. (Max.15 pictures) Motion picture recording continues unchanged. • The clicking sound made when the shutter button is operated may be recorded. Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can also be created after motion picture recording...
If the noise of the camera operation is disturbing, use the touch shutter. • When still pictures are recorded during zooming, the zooming may stop. ■Burst function When the burst function ... be recorded in advance, a burst of 3.5M. (Max.15 pictures) Motion picture recording continues unchanged. • The clicking sound made when the shutter button is operated may be recorded. Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can also be created after motion picture recording...
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Viewing a list of the area magnified can also be moved by operating the cursor button. ●Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback. Drag your pictures [Normal Play] Zooming in and viewing "Playback Zoom" Touch ...
Viewing a list of the area magnified can also be moved by operating the cursor button. ●Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback. Drag your pictures [Normal Play] Zooming in and viewing "Playback Zoom" Touch ...
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Motion picture recording time When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is no operation for about 2 seconds, the control panel disappears. Touch the control panel to perform playback operations. • If there is displayed in the top right of the screen. Example: After 10 minutes ...and 30 seconds: [10m30s] Motion picture icon (differs depending on the recording mode and picture quality setting) ■Operations during motion picture playback Touch the screen to . Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play back motion pictures. Control Panel :...
Motion picture recording time When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is no operation for about 2 seconds, the control panel disappears. Touch the control panel to perform playback operations. • If there is displayed in the top right of the screen. Example: After 10 minutes ...and 30 seconds: [10m30s] Motion picture icon (differs depending on the recording mode and picture quality setting) ■Operations during motion picture playback Touch the screen to . Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play back motion pictures. Control Panel :...
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Viewing motion pictures ●You can also use the cursor button to perform playback operations. : Pause/play : Stop : Fast rewind (2 steps)/Single-frame rewind (while paused) : Fast forward (2 steps)/Single-frame forward (while paused) [MENU/SET]: Capturing still pictures from ...
Viewing motion pictures ●You can also use the cursor button to perform playback operations. : Pause/play : Stop : Fast rewind (2 steps)/Single-frame rewind (while paused) : Fast forward (2 steps)/Single-frame forward (while paused) [MENU/SET]: Capturing still pictures from ...
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... can also be selected with the zoom lever.) ■Menu selection screen ●In recording mode ●In playback mode Current setting Menu description Operation guide • To return to the previous screen. - 51 - Settings Selected setting Setting description Press [ / ] button several times The menu...a menu, and then press [MENU/SET] • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations. Press [MENU/SET] The menu selection screen is set. Use cursor button to operate the menus. Press to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET] The selected setting is displayed....
... can also be selected with the zoom lever.) ■Menu selection screen ●In recording mode ●In playback mode Current setting Menu description Operation guide • To return to the previous screen. - 51 - Settings Selected setting Setting description Press [ / ] button several times The menu...a menu, and then press [MENU/SET] • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations. Press [MENU/SET] The menu selection screen is set. Use cursor button to operate the menus. Press to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET] The selected setting is displayed....