Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS100

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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Recording mode:

Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too

bright.

Press [ ] button ( )

ZS100

ZS60

Exposure compensation

value

ZS100

Rotate the rear dial to compensate the

exposure

ZS60

Rotate the control dial to compensate the

exposure

Under-exposed

Optimum

exposure

Over-exposed

Adjust the

exposure to the [+]

direction

Adjust the

exposure to the [-]

direction

ZS100

ZS60

Adjust the exposure to the [+] direction

Adjust the exposure to the [-] direction

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Default Chapter1
- Default Chapter1
  - Digital Camera1
- Finding the Information You Need2
  - Troubleshooting2
- How to Use this Manual3
  - Table of Contents5
  - Recording Motion Pictures10
Contents by Function13
Before Use16
- Standard Accessories18
Of Main Parts19
- Menu20
Preparations23
- Attaching the Hand Strap23
  - Attaching the Shoulder Strap23
  - Adaptor23
- Charging Battery25
  - Inserting the Battery26
  - ZS60 Inserting the Battery27
About the Card37
- Formatting the Card (Initialization)38
- Estimated Recording Capacity (Number of Pictures/Recording Time)39
  - Message42
  - Changing Time Settings43
Setting the Clock42
Basics44
Holding the Camera44
Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording45
- Zoom Lever (Use Zoom)45
- Shutter Button (Taking Pictures)46
- Motion Picture Button (Recording Motion Pictures)48
- Mode Dial (Select the Recording Mode)49
  - Control Ring / Rear Dial50
  - ZS60 Control Ring / Control Dial51
- Cursor Button / [MENU/SET] Button (Selecting/Setting Items)52
- (Switching the Display Information)53
- Using the Level Gauge56
- [LVF] Button58
- (Recording Pictures Using the Viewfinder)58
Touch Screen (Touch Operations)61
- Touching the Screen and Recording (Touch Shutter Function)63
- Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area ([Touch AE])64
Setting the Menu65
- How to Set the Menu65
Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)68
- Change the Quick Menu to Your Preferred Item69
Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Buttons (Function Buttons)70
- Using the Function Buttons During Recording71
- Using the Function Buttons During Playback73
Assigned to the Control Ring/74
- ZS100 Changing the Settings74
Rear Dial74
- ZS100 Control Ring / Rear Dial74
- ZS60 Changing the Settings75
Control Dial76
Assigned to the Control Ring/76
Using the [Setup] Menu76
- [Online Manual]76
- [Clock Set]76
- [World Time]76
- [Travel Date]77
- [Wi-Fi]77
- [Beep]78
- [Live View Mode]78
- [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder]79
- [Monitor Luminance]80
- [Economy]81
- [USB Mode]82
- [TV Connection]82
- [M/Ft]84
- [Menu Resume]84
- [Menu Background]84
- [Menu Information]84
- [Language]84
- [Version Disp.]85
- [Exposure Comp. Reset]85
- [Self Timer Auto Off]85
- [No.reset]85
- [Reset]86
- [Reset Wi-Fi Settings]86
- [Demo Mode]86
- [Format]86
Entering Text87
Recording Mode88
- Taking Pictures with Automatic Settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)88
- Taking Pictures after Automatically Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed (Program AE Mode)97
- Taking Pictures by Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed100
Recording Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)109
(Panorama Shot Mode)109
Taking Pictures According to the Scene (Scene Guide Mode)112
Taking Pictures with Different Picture Effects (Creative Control Mode)117
- Miniature Effect122
- One Point Color123
Recording Motion Pictures by Setting the Aperture Value/Shutter Speed (Creative Video Mode)124
- Recording Slow Motion Pictures ([High Speed Video])125
- Minimizing Operational Sounds During Motion Picture Recording126
Registering Your Own Settings and Recording (Custom Mode)127
- Registering Your Own Settings ([Cust.set Mem.])127
- Recording Using Registered Custom Set128
Picture Quality and Coloring Settings129
- Adjusting the Picture Quality with Effects [Photo Style]129
- Taking Pictures Using Picture Effects [Filter Settings]131
- [Filter Settings]131
  - ZS100 Adjusting Highlights133
- And Shadows133
- [Highlight Shadow]133
- Adjusting the White Balance134
- Setting the Picture Quality and Size139
Using the Picture Correction Functions Effectively142
- Correcting Contrast and Exposure ([I.dynamic])142
- Enhancing the Impression of High-Resolution ([I.resolution])142
- Combining Still Pictures with Different Exposures ([HDR])143
  - ZS100 Suppressing the Noise of a Long Exposure ([Long Shtr NR])144
- Raising the Resolution When the Aperture Is Closed ([Diffraction Compensation])144
  - ZS100 Setting the Color Space145
Adjusting the Focus and Brightness (Exposure)146
- Taking Pictures with Auto Focus146
- Taking Close-Up Pictures165
- (Macro Recording)165
- Taking Pictures with Manual Focus167
  - Quickly Adjusting the Focus Using Auto Focus170
  - ZS100 Taking Pictures by Locking the Focus And/Or Exposure (AF/AE Lock)173
(AF/AE Lock)175
Locking the Focus And/Or Exposure175
- ZS60 Taking Pictures by Locking the Focus And/Or Exposure (AF/AE Lock)175
- Function Button175
(AF/AE Lock)177
Locking the Focus And/Or Exposure177
Taking Pictures with Exposure Compensation177
Setting the ISO Sensitivity179
- Setting the Upper Limit of ISO Sensitivity181
- Setting the Incremental Value of ISO Sensitivity181
- Extending the ISO Sensitivity Setting182
Setting the Metering Mode183
Recording 4K Photos184
- Recording with [4K Burst]187
- Recording with [4K Burst(S/S)]188
- Recording with [4K Pre-Burst]189
- Selecting Pictures from 4K Burst File and Saving190
- Notes on the 4K Photo Function196
Shutter and Drive Settings199
- Setting the Shutter Type199
- Selecting a Drive Mode201
- Burst Function202
Recording While Exposure Is Changed Automatically [Auto Bracket]206
Taking Pictures with Self-Timer208
Functions for Specific Subjects and Purposes210
- Saving a Picture by Selecting a Focus Point after Recording [Post Focus]210
  - Recording Using [Post Focus]210
  - Select the Focus Point and Save the Picture214
- [Time Lapse Shot]216
- Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals217
- Creating Stop Motion Animation219
- [Stop Motion Animation]219
- Exposures for a Single Picture223
- [Multi Exp.]223
Disabling the Beeps and Flash at the same Time [Silent Mode]225
Recording with the Face Recognition Function [Face Recog.]226
- Registering Face Pictures227
- Editing or Deleting Information about Registered Persons228
Setting the Profile for a Baby or Pet to Record in a Picture229
Displaying the Appropriate Screen for Specific Recording Conditions230
- Monochrome Live View231
- ZS100 Recording While Monitoring Camera Images232
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash234
- Correcting Jitter234
- Using Zoom236
  - Zoom Types and Use236
  - Using the Zoom by Performing Touch Operations (Touch Zoom)240
- Taking Pictures with Flash241
Setting the Flash Functions243
- Changing Flash Mode243
  - ZS100 Setting the 2Nd Curtain Sync249
- Adjusting the Flash Output250
Recording Motion Pictures251
- Recording 4K Motion Pictures254
- Setting the Format, Picture Size and Recording Frame Rate255
- Adjusting the Focus While Recording Motion Pictures ([Continuous AF])257
- Pictures with Zoom258
- Vibration or Recording Motion258
- [4K Live Cropping]258
- Taking Still Pictures While a Motion Picture Is Being Recorded261
- Recording Snap Movies262
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu265
- [4K Live Cropping]265
- [Snap Movie]265
- [Rec Format]265
- [Rec Quality]265
- [Exposure Mode]265
- [High Speed Video]265
- [Format]265
- [Continuous AF]266
- [Level Shot]266
- [Flkr Decrease]266
- [Silent Operation]266
- [Wind Noise Canceller]267
- [Zoom MIC]267
Playing Back and Editing Pictures268
- Viewing Your Pictures268
- Viewing Motion Pictures270
  - Picture Playback270
  - Capturing Still Pictures from Motion Pictures271
- Switching the Playback Method272
- Deleting Pictures277
  - Delete277
Using the [Playback] Menu279
- [Slide Show]280
- [Playback Mode]281
- [Location Logging]283
  - [RAW Processing]284
- [Light Composition]287
- [Clear Retouch]289
- [Title Edit]290
- [Text Stamp]291
- [Video Divide]292
- [Time Lapse Video]293
- [Stop Motion Video]293
- [Resize]294
- [Cropping]295
- [Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.]296
- [Favorite]297
- [Print Set]298
- [Protect]299
- [Face Rec Edit]299
- [Picture Sort]300
What You Can Do with the Wi-Fi Function301
Wi-Fi Function302
Operating the Camera by Connecting It to a Smartphone305
- Installing the Smartphone/Tablet App "Panasonic Image App305
- Connecting to a Smartphone306
- Changing the Connection Method310
- Taking Pictures Via a Smartphone (Remote Recording)312
- Playing Back Pictures in the Camera on a Smartphone313
- Saving Pictures in the Camera to a Smartphone313
- Sending Pictures in the Camera to Social Networking Services314
- Adding Location Information to Pictures in the Camera from a Smartphone314
- Combining Motion Pictures Recorded with Snap Movie According to Your Preference on a Smartphone316
Displaying Still Pictures on a TV318
- Send Images While Recording319
Sending Pictures319
- Send Images Stored in the Camera320
- Changing the Settings for Sending Images321
Smartphone322
Wireless Printing323
Sending Pictures to AV Device324
Sending Pictures to a PC325
- To Create a Folder that Receives Images325
Using WEB Services327
- When Sending Images to WEB Service327
- Pictures329
Sending Pictures to a329
- When Sending Images to [Cloud Sync. Service]331
- [Cloud Sync. Service]331
Using "LUMIX CLUB332
- About the [LUMIX CLUB]332
About Connections337
- Connecting Via a Wireless Access Point ([Via Network])338
- Connecting Directly ([Direct])341
- Connecting Quickly with the same Settings as Used Previously342
- [Select a Destination from Favorite]342
[Wi-Fi Setup]344
Connecting with Other Devices346
Enjoying 4K Motion Pictures346
- Viewing 4K Motion Pictures346
- Storing 4K Motion Pictures347
Viewing on TV Screen348
- Memory Card Slot349
- VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)350
Storing Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on Your PC352
- Downloading Software353
- Silkypix354
- Copying Still Pictures and Motion Pictures355
Storing Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures in the Recorder357
- Copying by Inserting the Card into the Recorder357
Printing358
- Printing Multiple Pictures359
- Printing with Date and Text360
- Making Print Settings on the Camera361
Others362
Optional Accessories362
- Using the AC Adaptor (Optional) and DC Coupler (Optional) Instead of the Battery362
- ZS100 List of Monitor/Viewfinder Displays363
- ZS60 List of Monitor/Viewfinder Displays369
Message Displays375
Menu List379
- ZS100 [RAW Processing]382
Q&A Troubleshooting384
Usage Cautions and Notes398
- Caring for Your Camera399
- Personal Information402

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