Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Operating Instructions Manual

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10 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 11Before use StandardAccessoriesDo a test shot first!Check first to see if you can take picturesand record sounds (motion pictures/pictures with audio) successfully.We will not compensate for failed/lost recording or for direct/indirectdamage.Panasonic will not provide compensationfor video or image damage caused byfaults with camera or card.Certain pictures cannot be playedback• Pictures edited on a computer• Pictures taken or edited on a differentcamera(Pictures taken or edited on this cameramay also not be able to be played backon other cameras)Software on the CD-ROM suppliedThe following actions are prohibited:• Making duplicates (copying) for sale orrent• Copying onto networksAvoid shocks, vibration, and pressure• Avoid exposing the camera to strongvibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hittingthe camera, or sitting down with the camerain your pocket. (Attach hand strap to avoiddropping camera. Hanging any items otherthan the supplied hand strap from thecamera can apply pressure against it.)• Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.Do not get the camera wet or insertforeign objectsThis camera is not waterproof.• Do not expose the camera to water, rain,or seawater.(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first ifwet with seawater, etc.)• Avoid exposing lens and socket to dustor sand, and do not allow liquids to leakinto gaps around buttons.Avoid condensation caused by suddenchanges in temperature and humidity• When moving between places ofdifferent temperature or humidity, placecamera into a plastic bag and allow toadjust to conditions before use.• If the lens clouds up, switch off thepower and leave for about two hours toallow camera to adjust to conditions.• If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe witha soft, dry cloth.Read firstLens• If lens is dirty:Images may appear slightly white if lens isdirty (fingerprints, etc.).Turn the power on, hold the extracted lensbarrel with your fingers, and gently wipethe lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.• Do not leave in direct sunlight.Camera ON/OFF switchDo not touch the lensbarrier, as this maydamage lens. Becareful when removingcamera from bag, etc.When using tripod• Do not apply excessive force or tightenscrews at an angle (may damagecamera, screw hole, or label.)• Ensure that the tripod is stable.(Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)When transportingSwitch off power.We recommend using a genuine leathercase (DMW-CT3, sold separately).Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions andnotes’ (P.122).LCD monitor characteristicsExtremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.This is not a malfunction.The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels witha mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not berecorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.Grip areaUnit temperatureThe camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip area, etc.)This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of thecamera.To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults Part numbers are as of February 2009Battery PackDMW-BCG10PP• Charge the batterybefore use.(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)Battery ChargerDE-A65B(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)Battery CarryingCaseVGQ0E45Hand StrapVFC4297USB ConnectionCableK1HA14AD0001AV CableK1HA14CD0001CD-ROM• Install software onyour computer touse it.Please dispose of all packagingappropriately.Optional accessories (P.132)• Cards are optional. You can recordor play back pictures on the built-inmemory when you are not using a card.(P.16)• If any accessories are lost, customersin the USA and Puerto Rico shouldcontact Panasonic’s parts departmentat 1 800 833-9626 and customersin Canada should contact 1 80099-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) forfurther information about obtainingreplacement parts.