Compatible memory cards optional | Panasonic DMC-ZS20, DMC-TZ30

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

■■Built-in memory (approx. 12 MB) ●●You can store only still pictures.

●●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→127) ●●The access time for the 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	Capacity	Notes
	SD Memory Cards	8 MB – 2 GB	••Can be used with devices compatible with the
			respective formats.
	SDHC Memory Cards	4 GB – 32 GB	respective formats.
	SDHC Memory Cards	4 GB – 32 GB	••Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that
	SDXC Memory Cards	48 GB, 64 GB	••Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that
	SDXC Memory Cards	48 GB, 64 GB	your computer and other devices support this type
			of card.
			http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

••Using a card of SD speed “Class 4”* or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.

••Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

* SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

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Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been
formatted with a computer or another device. (→60)
formatted with a computer or another device. (→60)
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If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used
to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
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It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your
computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may	Switch
cause data to be damaged).
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Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

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Panasonic DMC-ZS20, DMC-TZ30 manual Picture save destination cards and built-in memory, Compatible memory cards optional

Contents

Operating Instructions for advanced features Contents Application Record Application View Others Connecting with other devicesGPS and map functions Camera handling Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shotsCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →186 When using in another country About GPSAbout the camera’s location name information Recording location information Standard Accessories Optional accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts REC/PLAY switch →25 LCD monitorDISP. button Charging lamp Drag Touch operationsTouch Camera status Charge Charging batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Inserting the battery Insert the battery all the wayClose the card/battery door To remove battery Charging the battery Charging the battery through the computer Remaining battery Remaining battery Recording still pictures Recording conditions by Cipa standard Recording conditions Recording motion picturesViewing pictures To remove card Inserting and removing the card optionalInsert the card all the way Type of Card Capacity Picture save destination cards and built-in memoryCompatible memory cards optional Displaying the picture recording capacity Picture save destination cards and built-in memory When the Avchd recording mode is used When the MP4 recording mode is usedRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Recording picture capacity still pictures Setting the clock Turn on the powerPress MENU/SET while the message is displayed Press To select the language Press MENU/SET Setting the clock To change time settingSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu Turn on the power Set to Set to the desired recording mode Sequence of operations Turn off the power Aim the camera and shootSet to View pictures →42 Taking still pictures Taking pictures with your own settings Take a picture How to adjust focus First adjust focus according to subjectReturn to desired composition Focus display Touch the subject you want to record Touching the screen and recordingTouch on the screen Touching the screen and adjusting the focus Touch the place where you want to set the focus and exposure Focus display Taking pictures with automatic settingsAbout flash About the Happy colour setting SettingsAutomatic Scene Detection About Backlight Compensation Motion Deblur IHandheld Nite Shot IHDR intelligent High Dynamic Range Press to set AF Mode to AF Tracking AF TrackingTouch the subject With touch screen operations Intelligent Auto Mode restrictions Press the motion picture button again to end recording Taking motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording About the recording format for recording motion pictures About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesTaking motion pictures Avchd Progressive Motion picture recording in other recording modes Page Burst function Viewing your pictures Normal Play View pictures Zooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Touch the area that you want to magnifyViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Move the zoom lever toward W side Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Operations during motion picture playback Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and touch Viewing motion pictures Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Video Divide Select a motion picture to be split and then touchPause at the place to split Touch Original motion picture that was split does not remain Deleting pictures Press to delete displayed picture To delete multiple up to 100/To delete all pictures Deleting pictures Setting the menu Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select a menu, and then press MENU/SET Use to select the menu item, and then press MENU/SET GPS menu →128 Setup menu →54Setting the menu Press Q.MENU button Press to select a menu item Using Quick menuPress to select the settings Press MENU/SET Using the Setup menu Settings, notesShutter Vol Shutter Tone Settings, notes Volume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 LCD Mode Auto Power LCDPower LCD Cust.Set Mem C1 / C2-1 / C2-2 / C2-3 Guide Line Rec. Info PatternHistogram On / OFF Video Rec Area On / OFF Economy Sleep Mode LCD Power Save2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Auto Review 1SEC / 2SEC No.Reset Reset Reset Rec. settings?Reset setup parameters? USB Mode Select on connection Output Video Out Ntsc / PALViera Link 3D Playback 3D / 2D When a card/built-in Restored. CheckRotate Disp Version Disp Language Using the Setup menuDemo Mode Stabilizer Demo Playback Mode Changing recording information displayPress DISP. button to change display Histogram Using Zoom Zoom In/Out Touch the T or W edge of the zoom bar on the screen Using the zoom by performing touch operationsUsing Zoom Zoom types and use Optical ZoomExtra optical zoom Zoom Taking pictures with flash Taking pictures with flash Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AutoShutter speeds for each flash mode Zoom Macro Mode Taking close-up picturesFocus range Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject Macro Zoom Taking close-up pictures Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Aperture-Priority Mode Shutter-Priority ModeDetermine aperture and shutter speed and record Press Exposure button Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Manual Exposure ModeManual exposure assist estimate Setting Effect Taking Pictures with different picture effects Changing the selected picture effects Creative Control menu Selected scene Scenes for motion picture Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menuTaking pictures according to the scene Taking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode PortraitSoft Skin Scenery Taking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode Sports Night PortraitNight Scenery Handheld Food To record age and nameBaby Pet Sunset High SensGlass Through High Speed Video Records rapid movements at a high speed of 220 fps Tips for recording pictures Taking 3D pictures 3D Photo ModeSet mode dial to Register your own settings and record Cust.Set Mem Set mode dial to / Custom mode Press MENU/SET to enter the settingsCustom Use cursor button to select custom set Setting Speed Description No. Pictures Burst function Burst function Recording tips when registering face pictures Recording with the Face Recognition functionHow the Face Recognition function works During recording During playback Recording with the Face Recognition function Face Recog Registering face picturesRecord the face picture Editing or deleting information about registered persons Useful features for travel Recording mode ∗Travel Date To record Location Select World Time from the Setup menu →51 When you come back from your travel destinationUseful features for travel World Time Entering Text Editing text Using the Rec menu Recording mode SettingsSetting guide Aspect Ratio Using the Rec menu Recording mode SettingsQuality Sensitivity White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB White Balance Using the Rec menu Setting White Balance manually AWB operational range AF Mode Quick AF Recording mode Settings on / OFF100 Metering Mode Recording mode Settings LOW / Standard / High / OFF101 Face Recog Resolution Recording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFF102 Min. Shtr Speed Color Mode 103Burst AF Assist Lamp Stabilizer 104Red-Eye Removal Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF 105Date Stamp Clock Set 106 Using the Motion Picture menuRec Mode Using the Motion Picture menu 107Rec Quality Fps Aspect Ratio Recording mode Settings on Recording mode Settings Auto / OFF108 Continuous AF 109 Representative picture displayDisplay within each burst group Re-acquiring the burst group information 110 Different playback methods Playback Mode Press MENU/SET in playback mode2D/3D Settings 111 Different playback methods Playback Mode 112Slide Show Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET 113 Operations during Slide Show Calendar 114Filtering Play Auto Retouch Retouching pictures115 Retouching pictures 116Creative Retouch Upload Set Using the Playback menu117 Using the Playback menu Uploading to image-sharing websites 118Title Edit Edit GPS Data Use cursor button to select settings and press MENU/SET Using the Playback menu119 Text Stamp Items that can be stamped Using the Playback menu120 121 Resize 122 Cropping 123 Favorite 124 Print Set 125 Protect 126 Face Rec Edit 127 Copy 128 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picturePrecautions on properly receiving a GPS signal Using the GPS function to execute positioning Using the GPS function to record the location of a pictureGPS Setting Description 129 130 Displaying the status and result of positioningGPS reception icon Positioning result icons Place name information 131Information to be recorded on the pictures 132 Touch the GPS icon Touch Repositioning Displaying the GPS reception status 133Interval between positioning operations 134 Changing place name information to be displayed 135 If you do not want to record a place name or landmark Changing the place name information to be recorded136 Changing the recorded GPS information 137Edit Location Specifying the location from the map Applying the edited location information to other pictures 138Edit Place Name 139 Directly editing a place name or landmark name 140 Adjusting the time using GPSSelect Auto Clock Set from Setup menu and press MENU/SET Using the GPS Assist Tool Reducing the time required for positioning141 About the GPS Assist Tool Using the GPS Assist Tool Using GPS Assist Tool by connecting the camera and computer142 Reducing the time required for positioning Using a card reader/writer commercially available 143 Changing the proxy settings 144Updating the GPS assist data Operate the GPS Assist Tool 145 Checking the expiration date of the GPS assist data Using the map function Confirming the place where you took a picture using a mapDisplay the pictures in playback mode 146 Press MAP button in playback mode Touch My Location Using the map function147 Displaying your current location on a map 148 Displaying only pictures taken in the same areaPress DISP. button Touch a picture in the picture list to display it 149 Displaying a map by selecting a country or region Using the map data on the DVD supplied Installing Lumix Map Tool150 Windows Copying the map data to a memory card Using the map data on the DVD supplied151 152 Deleting the map data Registering my landmark 153Registering my landmark from a map Press MENU/SET Enter my landmark name Entering text →94 Registering my landmark 154Registering the recording location as my landmark Editing or deleting my registered landmark 155Selecting My landmark and displaying it on a map Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch to Viewing on TV screen156 Connect camera to TV Viewing on TV screen When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot157 Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control What is Viera Link HDMI?158 Other related operations Power OFF 159 To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D 160Viewing 3D still pictures 161 Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures 162Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional Install PHOTOfunSTUDIO to your computer 163Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computer Connect the camera to your computer 164 Using with your PCComputer specifications To cancel connection When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS165 Connect camera to computer Windows 166Folder and file names on computer 167 Uploading pictures to image-sharing websitesDouble-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it →166 Select the upload destination Connect camera to printer Printing168 169 Printing Print with date and text 170Printing multiple pictures 171 Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET List of LCD monitor displays 172Recording 123 173 List of LCD monitor displays 174 Playback 175 Message displays 176 177 Message displays Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged Camera does not work even if power is turned on178 This unit is turned off automatically Troubleshooting 179 180 Focus not aligned correctlyCannot use Auto Bracket Motion picture recording stops midway 181 Blacken red areas of recorded pictures 182Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen 183 TV screen display different to LCD monitorViera Link Hdmi is not working Computer does not recognise card only reads built-in memory Cannot print panorama pictures properly Edges of pictures are cut off when printing184 185 Usage cautions and notes 186 187 Usage cautions and notes About charging the battery 188 189 About 3D viewing 190 Licence Agreement for Place Name and Map DataPersonal Use Only Restrictions Usage cautions and notes No Warranty Disclaimer of Warranty191 Disclaimer of Liability Entire Agreement 192Usage cautions and notes Export Control 193 About the geographical coordinate systemMapple Digital Map Data About copyright 194 Territory 195 196 Landmark types