12 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 13Charging batteryAlways charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)Names of partsCursor buttonMENU/SET(menu display/set/finish) (P.18)Left cursor button (◄)• Self-timer (P.48)Down cursor button (▼)• Macro mode (P.45)• AF Lock (AF tracking) (P.34, 73)The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. Thedescriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-ZS3.1 DMC-ZS1 has only one microphone (Monaural).2 This is not available in the DMC-ZS1.3 The size in the DMC-ZS1 is different. 4 DMC-ZS1 does not have this button.Tripod receptacleCard/Battery door (P.15)Release lever (P.15)Hand strap eyeletWe recommendusing the suppliedhand strap to avoiddropping the camera.Mode dial( P.29, P.31)Shutter button( P.28, P.30)Camera ON/OFF switch (P.17)Flash ( P.29, P.31)Self-timer indicator (P.48)/AF assist lamp (P.78)Lens barrelLens (P.11)Zoom lever (P.37)STEREO MIC 1( P.61 ( 64), 78, 97)Speaker (P.21)LCD monitor 3(P.21, 22, 42, 112)Status indicator(P.15, 32)REC/PLAY switch( P.28, 40, P.30, 40)DISPLAY button (P.42)Q.MENU (Quick setting P.20)/delete button (P.41)HDMI socket 2(P.108, 109)AV/DIGITAL/MULTIsocket (P.101, 103,104, 107)• Always use a genuinePanasonic AC adaptor(DMW-AC5PP: optional).• Do not use any other adaptors except agenuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor(DMW-MCA1; optional).Motion picture button 4 (P.61)About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of February 2009)The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP.It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to thegenuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some ofthese battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection tomeet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibilitythat these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised thatwe are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use ofa counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we wouldrecommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.• Use the dedicated charger and battery.• Use of third party aftermarket batteries is not recommended. Such batteries may not includeinternal safety design features that can protect the camera should the battery fail. Damageresulting from the use of non-Panasonic batteries is not covered under the warranty.• This camera has a function identifying batteries that can be used, and this function iscompatible with the dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10PP).Battery(model- specific)Charger (model - specific)Charging light (CHARGE)On: Charging in progress, approx. 130 min. (Max.)Off: Charging complete (Disconnect charger and battery when charging is complete.)If light is flashing: • Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature istoo high or too low (charging may not be completed).• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.Connect to charger(Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.)Fold out pins andplug into electrical outletIndoor electrical outlet(charge at room temperature of10 °C - 35 °C (50 °F - 95 °F))• Do not insertmetal objectssuch as clips.(Can cause fire)In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by▲▼◄►.Up cursor button (▲)• Exposure compensation (P.49)• Auto bracket (P.49)• Multi aspect 2 (P.50)• White balance fine adjustment (P.72)Right cursor button (►)• Flash (P.43)