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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.com/contactinfo
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Basic Owner's Manual
Model No.
Digital Camera
DMC-ZS20
DMC-ZS19
VQT4B72
M0112KZ0
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Page 1: Digital Camera
“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.com/contactinfo VQT4B72 M0112KZ0... - Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Information For Your Safety
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. -
Page 4: Fcc Note
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-ZS20 / DMC-ZS19 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 DMC-ZS20 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer... - Page 5 ■ 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. •...
- Page 6 ■ 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.
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Page 7: Cautions For Use
(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.). -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety ..3 GPS and map functions Before use ........9 ........21 DMC-ZS20 Standard accessories ....10 Reading the Owner’s Manual Names and Functions of (PDF format) ......25 Main Parts .........11 Installing supplied software ..26 Touch operations ......12 Specifications ......27 Inserting and removing the Digital Camera Accessory card (optional)/the battery ..13... -
Page 9: Before Use
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. ■... -
Page 10: Standard Accessories
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. -
Page 11: Names And Functions Of Main Parts
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 Microphone Speaker [EXPOSURE] button Motion picture button DMC-ZS20 REC/PLAY switch [MAP] button [HDMI] socket LCD monitor... -
Page 12: Touch Operations
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. -
Page 13: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ● We recommend using a Panasonic Memory card. (ENG) VQT4B72... -
Page 14: Charging The Battery
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. -
Page 15: Setting The Clock
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... - Page 16 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 VQT4B72 (ENG)
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Page 17: Setting The Menu
Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from 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]. -
Page 18: Taking Pictures
Taking pictures Shutter button Turn the camera on ( ) Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) 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. -
Page 19: Taking Motion Pictures
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 ( ) Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time... -
Page 20: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) 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. -
Page 21: Gps And Map Functions
Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is GPS-equipped which can automatically record the precise location coordinates of where the photo was taken. The specific physical address of this location can easily be derived from this information. - Page 22 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] •...
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Page 23: Displaying The Status And Result Of Positioning
■ 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. - Page 24 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.
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Page 25: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)
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. -
Page 26: Installing Supplied Software
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 8.1 PE Windows XP (32 bit) SP3... -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.4 W Consumption When playing back: 1.1 W Camera effective 14,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” MOS sensor, total pixel number 15,300,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 20 x zoom [NANO SURFACE... - Page 28 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 (Approx. 12 MB) DMC-ZS20 (Approx. 70 MB) DMC-ZS19 SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format...
- Page 29 Operating 10%RH to 80%RH humidity Language select [ENGLISH] / [ESPAÑOL] AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768): Information for your safety Input ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output 5 V, 800 mA Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10PP): Information for your safety Voltage / capacity 3.6 V / 895 mAh...
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Page 30: Digital Camera Accessory System
Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Battery Pack DMW-BCG10 AV Cable DMW-AVC1 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30 Marine Case DMW-MCTZ30 Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDU64GE1K Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU32GU1K Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU16GU1K Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDU08GU1K... -
Page 31: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032 (ENG) VQT4B72... -
Page 32: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option... - Page 33 Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
- Page 34 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
- Page 35 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
- Page 36 States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “AVCHD Progressive”, “AVCHD”, the “AVCHD Progressive” Logo and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.