Panasonic DMC-ZS45 Basic Owner's Manual

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antenna or transmitter.
This available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
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associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that
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these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices
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emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being
used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating issue),
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biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might
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Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
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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
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harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting
to computer or peripheral devices.
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Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital
Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this
Owner's Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
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Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose
of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
on how to recycle this battery.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power
Information for Your Safety
supply only.
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When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
WARNING: suit the AC outlet configuration.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
∫ About the battery pack
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
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Use only the recommended accessories. CAUTION
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Do not remove covers.
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
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Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
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Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily •
Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
accessible. • Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
∫ Product identification marking
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
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eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
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CAUTION
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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
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When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask
3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/
for the correct method of disposal.
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Do not heat or expose to flame.
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Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
Cautions for Use
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Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
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Use a "High Speed HDMI micro cable" with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
"High Speed HDMI micro cable" (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
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Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
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Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCM13PP).
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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.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
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Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
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Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or
sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery
or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
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If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.
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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the
outlet.
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Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
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Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
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Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of
Panasonic time.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to
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clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel
off.
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• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may
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cause it to malfunction.
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Always use the supplied cords and cables.
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Do not extend the cords or the cables.
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During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this
unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied).
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
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The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
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Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to
ensure proper operation.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
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Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.
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Do not remove or damage the external label on the battery.
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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
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The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
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Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug
or near the batteries.
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Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
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Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for
a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
Standard Accessories Preparations
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • Check that the camera is turned off.
Product numbers correct as of January 2015. These may be subject to change.
Battery Pack (DMW-BCM13PP) AC Adaptor (VSK0768)
USB Connection Cable (K1HY08YY0037)
Charging lamp
Hand Strap (VFC4737-A)
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If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further
information about obtaining replacement parts.
∫ Optional Accessories
Battery Pack: DMW-BCM13
USB Connection Cable: DMW-USBC1
AV Cable: DMW-AVC1
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Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.
Battery Pack
Names of Main Parts
SD Memory Card (optional)
1 Shutter button
• The following cards, which conform to the SD standard, can be used with this unit.
2 Mode dial
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
3 Zoom lever SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
4 Flash
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
5 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
Charging time
6 [Wi-Fi] button •
When charging is complete, the charging lamp will go off - then you may disconnect
the camera from the power outlet or computer.
7 Camera [ON/OFF] button
8 Microphone
Tips for taking good pictures
9 Speaker
: Lens
Hold the camera gently with
both hands, keep your arms
; Lens barrel
still at your side and stand
< Lens barrier
with your feet slightly apart.
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Be careful not to put your fingers
= Charging lamp
on the flash, AF assist lamp,
Wi-Fi ® connection lamp
microphone, speaker or lens etc.
> Monitor
A Tripod mount
? [EXPOSURE] button It may not be possible to attach
and securely fasten a tripod
@ [MENU/SET] button
with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more to the
A [DISP.] button
camera. Doing so may also
B Strap eyelet damage the camera.
It may not be possible to attach
C [HDMI] socket
certain types of tripods properly.
D [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
E Motion picture button
Selecting the Recording Mode
F [(] (Playback) button
Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
G Cursor buttons
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Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired
3(È)/4(#)/2(ë)/1(‰)
mode.
H [Q.MENU] button
[ ] (Delete) button
[ ] (Cancel) button
∫ List of Recording Modes
I Tripod mount
¦ Intelligent Auto Mode
J Card/Battery door
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
K Release lever
Program AE Mode
∫ Adjusting the monitor angle The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
1 Flip up the bottom of 2 Adjust the angle of
When closing The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
the monitor lightly to the monitor.
open. Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
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When not using this unit,
Custom Mode
close the monitor
completely back to the Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
original position.
Panorama Shot Mode
This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
• Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.
This mode allows you to select any of the 13 image effects including [Old Days],
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When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force or drop the camera.
[High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].
This may cause scratches and malfunctions.
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If the monitor is rotated as shown in Scene Mode
Û
the illustration, the Self Shot Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
starts.
This mode allows you to select any of the 16 scenes including [Portrait],
[Scenery], and [Starry Sky].
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
This mode allows you to select any of the 15 image effects including [Old Days],
[High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
We recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the
Strap eyelet
camera and record casually.
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To prevent
To power outlet
dropping, be
sure to attach Mode dial
the supplied
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strap and fit it
to your wrist.
Hand Strap AC Adaptor
Shutter button
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USB
Connection
Cable ∫ Scene Detection
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed
in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
[i-Portrait]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Scenery]
[i-Sunset]
Approx. 210 min
¢1 Only displayed when the flash is set to [
¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON].
Using the Zoom
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide):
Flash
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
AF Assist Lamp
Microphone
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele):
Speaker
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
Optical Zoom
Lens
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 20k
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
This function works when any of the picture sizes indicated with
You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image
quality.
Maximum magnification: 45k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on
[Picture Size] setting.)
Intelligent Zoom
Enabled when [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the
deterioration of the image quality.
Digital Zoom
This function works when [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to
four times the original zoom magnification.
Changing Functions and Settings
Functions and settings can be changed using 3/4/2/1
and [MENU/SET]. (Some functions and settings will not be
available for selection depending on the Recording Mode.)
3(È) The exposure compensation or Auto Bracket setting screen is displayed.
The macro setting screen is displayed.
4(#)
[ ]([AF Macro])/[ ]([Macro Zoom])/[OFF]
The Self-Timer setting screen is displayed.
2(ë)
[ ]([10sec.])/[ ]([2sec.])/[OFF]
The flash setting screen is displayed.
1(‰) [‡]([Auto])/[ ]([iAuto])/[
[ ]([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])/[Œ]([Forced Flash Off])
The menu screen is displayed.
This operation is also available during playback.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus, and
then press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.
[i-Scenery]
[i-Night Portrait] ¢1
[iHandheld Night Shot] ¢2
].
is selected.
]([Auto/Red-Eye])/[‰]([Forced Flash On])/