Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs50 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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1Flash (→31, 86)
2 Self-timer indicator (→106) /
AF Assist Lamp (→152)
Illuminates when the self-timer is set or 
when the Auto Focus is operated in dark 
locations.
3Control ring  (→33)Allows you to zoom and adjust settings 
when recording.
4Lens barrel
5 Lens
6 Speaker
7 Microphones  (→31, 49)
8 Mode dial  (→30)
Use this to select the recording mode.
9Shutter button
10 Zoom lever (→81)
Use the lever to zoom in and enlarge a 
distant subject.
11Motion picture button  (→49)Record motion pictures.
12Camera [ON/OFF] buttonUse this to turn the camera on and off.
13Tripod mount  (→301)Do not attach this unit to tripods that 
have screws with a length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may 
damage this unit.
It may not be possible to attach certain 
types of tripods properly.
14Card/Battery door (→18, 24)Open this door to insert and remove a 
card or battery. 
15Release lever  (→18, 24)
(Top)
(Bottom)
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16Viewfinder (LVF) (→14)In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the LVF.
17Diopter adjustment dial  (→15)Turn the dial to adjust the focus in the viewfinder.
18Eye SensorThe display is automatically switched to viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close to 
the viewfinder. (→14)
19[LVF] button  (→14) / [Fn2] button  (→14, 134)Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor. ([LVF] button)
Use this button to operate a registered function. ([Fn2] button)
20Monitor  (→66, 67, 279)
21 Charging lamp (Red)  (→20)
Wi-Fi
® connection lamp (Blue)  (→190)The color of the lamp differs depending on the function.
22Strap eyelet (→16)
23 [HDMI] socket (→261, 263)
Do not connect any other cables except the HDMI micro cable. Doing so may cause 
malfunction.
24[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→19, 261, 267, 272, 275)This socket is also used when charging the battery.
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22Strap eyelet (→16)
25 [Wi-Fi] antenna
26 NFC antenna (→201)
27 [Wi-Fi] button  (→190)
28 Playback button
Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode.
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[Q.MENU/ ] / [] buttonYou can display the Quick Menu  (→34) and erase pictures (→59). 
You can also use this button to return to the previous screen while a menu is displayed  (→61).
30[DISP.] button  (→77, 159)Use this to change display.
31[Fn1] button  (→134)Use this to use registered functions.
32[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial  (→16)
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Viewfinder (LVF)
When you use the viewfinder, you can check the view of the subject even if you are in a 
bright area.
 ■Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder
You can operate the [LVF]/[Fn2] button in two ways, using it 
either as the [LVF] button or as a function button [Fn2].
You can use this button as the [LVF] button at the time of 
purchase.
 • For details on the function button, refer to (→134)

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Eye Sensor[LVF] button
Press [LVF] button
 • The display is switched as shown below.
Automatic switching 
between viewfinder and  monitor V
iewfinder displayMonitor display
 ■Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor
For automatic switching between the viewfinder and monitor, the eye sensor 
automatically switches the display to viewfinder when your eye or an object moves 
close to the viewfinder.
 • The eye sensor may not work correctly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, 
the way you hold the camera, or whether the eyepiece and nearby area are exposed 
to strong light. In this case, press the [LVF] button to switch the display

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 • During motion picture playback or Slide Show, the eye sensor will not automatically switch the display to the viewfinder

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 ■Setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor or setting to switch the display 
between the viewfinder and monitor
The sensitivity of the eye sensor can be set using [Eye Sensor] in the [Setup] menu.  Select [Eye Sensor] from the [Setup] menu (→61)  Use   to select [Sensitivity] or [LVF/Monitor Switch] and press [MENU/SET]  Use   to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]
[Sensitivity]Use this setting to set the sensitivity of the eye sensor.
[HIGH] / [LOW]
[LVF/Monitor Switch] Use this setting to switch the display between the viewfinder and 
monitor.
[LVF/MON AUTO] (Automatic switching between viewfinder and 
monitor) / [LVF] (Viewfinder display) / [MON] (Monitor display)
 • After the display is switched using the [LVF] button, the setting of 
[L

VF/Monitor Switch] will also change.
 ■About diopter adjustment
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the V iewfinder clearly.
Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the characters 
displayed in the viewfinder.
Diopter adjustment dial
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[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial
[MENU/SET] button • Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→61)
Cursor buttonThis button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for 
other functions. (→61)
You can perform the following operations while recording.
[  ] button (  )Exposure Compensation (→101)[  ] button (  )Flash (→86)[  ] (Drive Mode*
) button (  )Burst (→103), Auto Bracket (→102), Self-timer (→106)[  ] button (  )Macro recording  (→94, 96), Manual Focus (→97)
Control dialTurn the dial to select setting items and change setting values.  
(→33, 53, 61)
* You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button.
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Putting on the hand strap
We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.
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Charging battery
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Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), 
and battery for this camera.
 •Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is in the camera.
Camera status Charge
Turn off Yes
Turn on No
 ■About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately provided with internal protection to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a 
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend 
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
 ■Power supply
By using the AC adaptor (supplied) when the battery is in the unit and turning on the 
unit, the unit can be powered from an electrical outlet through the USB connection 
cable (supplied).
 •The battery may become drained during recording. If the battery is drained, the 
unit will turn off.
 • The unit can be powered only if the battery is in it. • Turn of

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Inserting the battery
To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.
Slide the release lever to the 
[OPEN] position and open the 
card/battery door
Insert the battery all the way
 • Insert the battery all the way firmly and  check that it is locked by lever.
Close the card/battery door and 
then slide the release lever to 
the [LOCK] position
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Lever
Make sure to insert the battery in 
the correct orientation.
 ■To remove battery
Move the lever in the card/battery 
compartment in the direction of the arrow.
 ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on 
the screen goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may 
damage the card or recorded data.)
 ●Remove battery from camera after use. • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as 
clips) when carrying or storing it.
 ●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.    
						

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Charging the battery
We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C 
and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
USB connection 
cable (supplied)
AC adaptor (supplied)
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.
When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the 
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  • This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in an 
upright position.Insert the USB connection cable 
so that its [] mark will face the 
[  ] mark side of the camera.
 • Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it.  (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could become deformed and cause faulty 
operation.) 
Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
 ■Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable 
(supplied), and plug the AC adaptor into the electrical outlet.
 ■Charging the battery through the computer
Connect the camera to the USB connector of a computer using the USB connection 
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 ●If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped. ●If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to 
the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the 
camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
 ●Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer .  
Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor , 
keyboard, printer, or USB hub.
 ■Charging lamp indications
Charging lamp (Red)
On: Charging in progress
Of
f:
 
  
Charging stops  
(After charging stops, disconnect the camera 
from the electrical outlet or your computer

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Flashing:
 

 
Charging error 
(For instructions on correcting the problem, 
refer to (→288)

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 ■Notes on charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time Approx. 170 min
 • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the 
battery is completely used up. The time required for charging dif fers depending on 
conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are 
either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
 • The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power  supply capacity of the computer.