Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 User Manual

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Q&A Troubleshooting
Playback (continued)
Blacken red areas of recorded pictures.
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When digital red-eye correction ( , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin-
colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red
areas.
→ We recommend setting the flash to
, or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before
recording.
Sounds of camera operations such as zoom will be recorded in motion pictures.
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Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during
motion picture recording; this is not a fault.
Motion pictures taken by this camera cannot be played in other cameras.
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When motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] are played back, they may be displayed with
poor picture quality or sound quality or may not be played back at all even if an AVCHD or MP4
compatible device is used. Also, there might be a case that a recording information does not display
correctly.
TV, computer, printer
No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored.
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Not connected correctly (→110).
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The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.
TV screen display different to LCD monitor.
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Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
Cannot play motion pictures on TV.
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Card is inserted into TV.
→ Connect with AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and play on camera (→110).
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.
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Check [TV Aspect] settings (→47).
VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working.
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Is the HDMI mini cable (optional) connected correctly? (→110)
→ Check that the HDMI mini cable (optional) is fully inserted.
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Is the camera’s [VIERA Link] setting set to [ON]? (→47)
→ The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certain television HDMI
sockets. In this case, please change the input setting with your television’s remote control
(consult your television’s operating instructions for details).
→ Check the VIERA Link (HDMI) settings on the device you are connecting to.
→ Turn the camera’s power off and on again.
→ Turn the “VIERA Link control (HDMI device control)” setting on your television (VIERA) to off and
then to on again. (Consult your VIERA’s operating instructions for details.)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	MOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	12.8 MP
Image sensor size	1/2.3 \
Image formats supported	JPEG XR
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	[1:1] 2992x2992, 2448x2448, 1920x1920, 1536x1536, 480x480\\r [4:3] 4000x3000, 3264x2448, 2560x1920, 2048X1536, 1600x1200, 640x480\\r [3:2] 4000x2672, 3264x2176, 2560x1712, 2048x1360, 640x424\\r [16:9] 4000x2248, 3264x1840, 2560x1440, 1920x1080, 640x360
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	16 x
Extra/Smart zoom	19.6 x
Focal length range	4.3 - 68.8 mm
Minimum aperture number	-
Lens structure (elements/groups)	12/10
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	384 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	24 mm
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Normal focusing range	0.5 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)	1 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.03 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (tele)	2 - ∞ m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	6400
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 1EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	15 s
Flash modes	Auto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)	1 - 3.5 m
Flash range (wide)	0.6 - 6.4 m
Power source type	Battery
Video resolutions	640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	AVCHD, MP4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC
Audio system	Mono
Internal memory	70 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
USB version	2.0
HDMI connector type	Mini
Product color	Black
Scene modes	Children, Cuisine, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Pet, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Crop, Resizing
Photo effects	Black&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playback	Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Camera file system	DCF, Exif 2.3
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	ENG, ESP
Battery voltage	3.6 V
Battery capacity	895 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	260 shots
Cables included	USB
Bluetooth	No

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	33.4 mm
Width	104.9 mm
Height	57.6 mm
Weight	185 g
Weight (including battery)	208 g