Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-ZR1 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. 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 these Operating Instructions.
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• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
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∫ Care of the camera • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • Do not touch the lens barrier A.
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A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) •...
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-If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. VQT2F49 (ENG)
Contents Information for Your Safety ... 2 Standard Accessories ... 8 Names of the Components ... 9 Charging the Battery ... 11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery... 13 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ... 14 • Changing the clock setting... 14 Setting the Menu...
Before Use Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.
Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp LCD monitor Status indicator [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 10 [E.ZOOM] button 11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation/Auto Bracket/White balance fine adjustment B: 4/Macro Mode AF Tracking C: 2/Self-timer button D: 1/Flash setting button...
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23 Card/Battery door 24 Release lever 25 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC5; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) are used. • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10E) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used).
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% 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 Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10E).
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET].
Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
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Preparation e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen.
Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Basic ñ [REC] Mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function :Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
Basic · [REC] Mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings : Normal Picture Mode) · The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode is switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera is turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [DISPLAY] button ‚...
Reader(R)] and then follow the messages on the screen to install. ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extra optical zoom: Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Motion picture recording: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Hi-speed burst...
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ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity): AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ White set Exposure (AE): Programme AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode:...
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Others Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Pictures with audio: Motion picture: Interface Digital: Analogue video/ audio: Terminal [COMPONENT OUT]: Dedicated jack (10 pin) [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dimensions: Mass: Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C Operating humidity: VQT2F49 (ENG) Fine/Standard JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21”...
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Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A66A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V Output: CHARGE 4.2 V Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/895 mAh 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 0.65 A Others (ENG) VQT2F49...
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Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. VQT2F49 F0709NK0 ( 4300 ) Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net Panasonic Corporation 2009...