Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Operating Instructions Manual

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122 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 123Usage cautions and notesMemory cardsTo prevent damage to cards and data• Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and staticelectricity.• Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.• Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.When disposing of/transferring memory cards• If using the ‘format’ or ‘delete’ functions on your camera or computer, this onlychanges the file management information, and does not completely delete the datafrom within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards,we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using commerciallyavailable computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from thecard. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.Personal InformationIf names or birthdays are set in BABY mode or in the FACE RECOG. function ,personal information will be included in the camera and the pictures that have beentaken.DisclaimerData containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, staticelectricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a resultof the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera• To protect your personal information, please reset the settings. (P.24)• If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy (P.98) them to a memorycard if necessary, and then format (P.26) the built-in memory.• Remove the memory card from the camera.• When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned tothe initial purchase state.• If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction,consult with the dealer or nearest Service Center.When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see ‘When disposing of/transferring memory cards’ in the previous section.For DMC-ZS3 usersThis product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal andnoncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVCStandard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumerengaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a videoprovider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for anyother use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.See http://www.mpegla.com.When in useCamera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location.(Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer)Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (suchas microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the cameramay be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noiseadversely affecting the pictures and sound.• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magneticfields created by speakers or large motors.• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affectthe camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stopsfunctioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect ACadaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptorand turn the camera on.Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures andsound may be adversely affected.Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (cancause surface damage or coating to peel).Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car bonnet in the summer.It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, and may cause afire and the battery to burst due to the high temperature.Caring for your cameraTo clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect power plug, and wipe with asoft, dry cloth.Use a well-wrung wet cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a drycloth.Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damagethe outer casing and finish of the camera.If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully.Do not touch the lens barrier (P.11).When not using for a whileTurn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery isremoved to prevent damage through over-discharge).Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteriesin cool (15 °C-25 °C (59 °F-77 °F)) places with low humidity (40% - 60%) and nomajor temperature changes.Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.