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  • Page 33 Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-ZS9 Model No. DMC-ZS8/ DMC-TZ18 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3H43...

  • Page 34: Table Of Contents

    Contents [Sunset] ............56 Before use Basics Application (Record) [High Sens.] ..........56 [Hi-Speed Burst] ..........57 Before use ..........5 Basic shooting operation ....25 Changing recording information [Flash Burst] ..........57 display ..........39 Standard Accessories ......7 Taking still pictures ........25 [Starry Sky] ..........57 Recording motion pictures ......25 Taking pictures with flash ....

  • Page 35: Before Use

    Contents Before use (Continued) Using the [Rec] menu for motion Connecting with other devices pictures..........82 [Rec Quality] ..........82 Camera handling Using with your PC ......102 [Continuous AF] ...........82 Copying still pictures and motion pictures ...103 Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, [Wind Cut] ..........82 Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...

  • Page 36: Standard Accessories

    ( 14) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 37: Names Of Parts

    Microphone ( 61) manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which hand strap to do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way Speaker avoid dropping ( 19, 86) guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been the camera.

  • Page 38: Guidelines For The Number Of Recordable Pictures And Operating Time

    50 %RH when LCD monitor is on. flash every second recording. If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or Please purchase a new battery.

  • Page 39: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play Release lever back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor. Insert DC coupler instead of battery (previous page)

  • Page 40: Picture Save Destination (Cards And Built-In Memory)

    The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. (flashes red) Compatible memory cards (optional) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] Type of Card Capacity...

  • Page 41: Setting The Clock

    ( The clock is not set when the Setting the clock Setting the menu camera is shipped.) Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on the power. (Example) While in [Program AE] Mode, change [LCD Mode] on the [Setup] menu. Turn on the power (REC/PLAY switch: set to ;...

  • Page 42: Menu Type

    Setting the menu Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( 17) Menu type [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. [Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: [Motion Picture] menu...

  • Page 43: [Cust.set Mem.]

    Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( 17) (Continued) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes [C1] / [C2] / [C3] [ON]/[OFF] [Zoom Resume] [Cust.Set Mem.] • Cannot be set when using [Self Portrait] Scene Mode. Remember the zoom Register settings on position when turning the...

  • Page 44: [No.reset]

    Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( 17) (Continued) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes • The folder number is updated and the file number starts [Video Out] (DMC-ZS8PU/DMC-TZ18PR only.) from 0001. [No.Reset] [Output] [NTSC]/[PAL]...

  • Page 45: Language

    Extent of jitter after correction • During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabilizer switches ON and OFF every time [MENU/SET] is pressed. The illustration shows the DMC-ZS8/ Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that • Cannot display during Playback Mode. DMC-TZ18.

  • Page 46: Mode Dial

    Taking pictures with automatic settings Basic shooting operation (Continued) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, Holding the camera “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear •...

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

    Taking pictures with automatic settings (Continued) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: To use flash About Happy colors Select either (Auto) or (Forced Flash Off). If [Color Mode] is set to [Happy], still pictures are clearer, with more vivid coloring. • When is used, (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and...

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures With Your Own Settings

    Taking pictures with your own settings Aligning the focus [Program AE] Mode Recording Mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Useful when subject is not in the center of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Set to Align the AF area Subjects/environments which may...

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures With Zoom

    Taking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: You can zoom in up to 16 times with “Optical Zoom”, and up to 33.8 times with “Extended What is Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)? Optical Zoom” (pictures only) with lower picture quality. To zoom further, you can use If, for example, set to [3M ] (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken [i.ZOOM] or [Digital Zoom].

  • Page 50: [I.zoom]

    Select [i.Resolution] Press [ / ] several times The illustration shows the DMC-ZS8/ DMC-TZ18. Change of zoom ratio When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], super resolution technology is applied to the When the Picture Size is 10.5 M or more...

  • Page 51: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]

    Taking pictures with zoom Viewing your pictures (Continued) [Normal Play] Recording Mode: Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, [Digital Zoom] pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom.

  • Page 52: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting pictures Changing recording information display Playback Mode: Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) Set to Press to change display The display changes every time the button is...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures With Flash

    Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Display [Flash] Available types in each mode ( : Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Select the desired type –...

  • Page 54: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Taking close-up pictures Recording Mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take Taking pictures at even closer range [Macro Zoom] pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max.

  • Page 55: Positioning Camera And Subject Within Accessible Range For Focus Alignment

    Positioning camera and subject within Taking pictures with self-timer accessible range for focus alignment Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the Focus range shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused.

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation

    Recording while exposure is changed Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation automatically ([Auto Bracket]) Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. between bringhtness of object and background).

  • Page 57: Determine Aperture And Record

    Determine aperture and record Determine shutter speed and record [Aperture-Priority] Mode [Shutter-Priority] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. purposes.

  • Page 58: Determine Aperture And Shutter Speed And Record [Manual Exposure] Mode

    Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Register your own settings and record [Manual Exposure] Mode [Custom] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure Registering your preferred Recording Mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness).

  • Page 59: Register Your Own Settings And Record [Custom] Mode

    Register your own settings and record Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) [Custom] Mode [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, [Custom] Switch to your own settings and record coloring, etc.) for given scenes.

  • Page 60: [Portrait]

    Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene ( 53) (Continued) [Scene Mode] Using flash in Scene Modes ( 41) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes Improves the skin tone of subjects for a Use the supplied software to join multiple •...

  • Page 61: [Candle Light]

    Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene ( 53) (Continued) [Scene Mode] Using flash in Scene Modes ( 41) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes Takes natural-looking pictures of food. Takes pictures of rapid movement or a •...

  • Page 62: [Fireworks]

    Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene ( 53) (Continued) [Scene Mode] Using flash in Scene Modes ( 41) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night •...

  • Page 63: Saving Commonly Used Scenes

    • The zoom speed will be slower than normal. • When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus. The illustration shows the DMC-ZS8/ Taking pictures in DMC-TZ18. registered Scene Modes End recording Remaining recording time (approx.)

  • Page 64: Taking Motion Pictures [Motion Picture] Mode

    Recording with the Face Recognition function Taking motion pictures (Continued) [Motion Picture] Mode [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. [Rec Quality] When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically. Changing the motion picture size. When recording a motion picture, use a card rated with How the Face Recognition function works an SD speed class of “Class 6”...

  • Page 65: Registering Face Pictures

    Recording with the Face Recognition function For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( 17) (Continued) [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: Select the item to edit and make the setting Registering face pictures Item About settings Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and [Name] birth date.

  • Page 66: Editing Or Deleting Information About Registered Persons

    Recording with the Face Recognition function For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( 17) (Continued) [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: Editing or deleting information about registered persons Item About settings Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Information editing Edit name or other registered information. ( 65) Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu ( 17) Registration order Set priority order for focus and exposure.

  • Page 67: Useful Features For Travel

    Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures ( 17) [Travel Date] [World Time] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. recorded will be recorded.

  • Page 68: Using The [Rec] Menu

    Using the [Rec] menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( 17) [Aspect Ratio] [Quality] Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. Set quality of picture. Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) Settings: Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures) Edges may be cut off when printing –...

  • Page 69: [White Balance]

    Using the [Rec] menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( 17) (Continued) White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB]) [White Balance] White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colors still do not appear as Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. anticipated.

  • Page 70: [Af Mode]

    Using the [Rec] menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( 17) (Continued) In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF Mode setting is fixed to [AF Mode] (1-area-focusing). (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing). Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following cases: Recording Mode:...

  • Page 71: [Quick Af]

    Using the [Rec] menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( 17) (Continued) [Quick AF] [i.Exposure] Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject when camera blurring is Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is small even when shutter button is not pressed.

  • Page 72: [Digital Zoom]

    Using the [Rec] menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( 17) (Continued) [Digital Zoom] [Color Mode] Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. For details Set color effects. ( 36) Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Settings: [STANDARD]/[NATURAL] (soft)/[VIVID] (sharp) /[B/W]/[SEPIA]/ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] [COOL] (more blue)/[WARM] (more red)/[Happy] (...

  • Page 73: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Using the [Rec] menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( 17) (Continued) [AF Assist Lamp] [Date Stamp] Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Settings: [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter...

  • Page 74: Using The [Rec] Menu For Motion Pictures

    Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures Using Quick menu Recording Mode: For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( 17) Recording menu items can be called up easily. [Rec Quality] For details ( 62) Set to [Continuous AF] Either allows the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fixes the focus position at the start of recording.

  • Page 75: Entering Text

    Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Entering Text Playback Mode: Use the cursor buttons to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register destinations in [Travel Date] etc.

  • Page 76: Watching Motion Pictures

    Watching motion pictures Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Playback Mode: Playback Mode: Motion pictures can be played back just as you view still pictures. Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Set to Set to Select the motion picture and start Press [MENU/SET] playback Display the screen for Playback...

  • Page 77: Different Playback Methods [Playback Mode]

    Different playback methods [Playback Mode] For switching [Playback Mode] procedure ( 87) (Continued) Playback Mode: Operations during Slide Show [Slide Show] During motion picture playback During still picture playback Automatically plays back still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing Pause/play Pause/play on TV screen.

  • Page 78: [Filtering Play]

    Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: Playback Mode: For switching [Playback Mode] procedure ( 87) For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( 17). You can set the recorded picture to upload to the image-sharing websites, edit the picture (for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture.

  • Page 79: [Title Edit]

    Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( 17) Playback Mode: Uploading to image-sharing websites [Text Stamp] When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies The recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the on the card inside the camera.

  • Page 80: [Resize]

    Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( 17) Playback Mode: Items that can be stamped [Resize] [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the recording date Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. [WITH TIME]: Stamp the recording date and time (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) [Name]...

  • Page 81: [Cropping]

    Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( 17) Playback Mode: [Cropping] [Favorite] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can enjoy [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play] of these pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites.

  • Page 82: [Print Set]

    Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting [SINGLE]...

  • Page 83: [Face Rec Edit]

    - [Print Set] - [Protect] - [Favorite] • If [DELETE], go to step Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. • People whose Face Recognition information has not been registered cannot be selected. When Face Recognition information is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 84: Using With Your Pc

    • Insert the card and turn on power. When importing pictures from the built-in memory, pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website. remove any memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

  • Page 85: Using "Photofunstudio" To Copy Pictures To Your Computer

    Using with your PC (Continued) You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer files into separate folders on your computer. After importing pictures to your computer, you can print or e-mail them. Folder and file names on computer Read the separate operating instructions for more information about the operating DCIM (Still pictures/motion pictures)

  • Page 86: Printing

    Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. Printing For details, see the manual for your printer. Turn on power of camera You can connect directly to a PictBridge- Printing multiple pictures compatible printer for printing. and printer Select [Multi Print] in Select item Print...

  • Page 87: Making Print Settings On The Camera

    Printing Viewing on TV screen (Continued) Connect camera to TV Getting Ready: Making print settings on the camera • Set [TV Aspect]. ( 23) • Turn off both camera and TV. Turn on TV (Make settings before selecting [Print start]) You can view pictures on a TV screen by Set to auxiliary input.

  • Page 88: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays

    List of LCD monitor displays Press the [DISP.] button to change display ( 39). In recording In playback 10 9 1 Recording Mode ( 26) 1 Playback Mode ( 87) 6 Histogram ( 39) 2 Picture Size ( 70) 2 Protected picture ( 99) 7 Destination ( 68) Recording quality ( 62)

  • Page 89: Message Displays

    File is not of DCF standard. ( 37) [This battery cannot be used] Picture taken or edited on a different device. Use a genuine Panasonic battery. [Not enough space on built-in memory] [Not enough memory on the card] Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.

  • Page 90: Q&A Troubleshooting

    Try checking these items ( 114 - 119) first. Q&A (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Troubleshooting Try using [Reset] in [Setup] menu in Recording Mode ( 22).) Battery, power Recording (Continued) Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Cannot use [Auto Bracket].
  • Page 91 For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [Motion JPEG] may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) . Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. (Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back on this REC/PLAY switch is not set to (play).
  • Page 92 Make sure your computer supports SDXC Memory Cards. Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending on the zoom ratio, but this http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html is not a fault. When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card, but do not Zoom movement stops momentarily.

  • Page 93: Usage Cautions And Notes

    Usage cautions and notes When in use When not using for a while Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such removed to prevent damage through over-discharge).
  • Page 94 Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result camera from bag, etc.
  • Page 95 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. • This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation.
  • Page 99 Operating environment Free hard disk Ultra DMA-1 00 or higher space 450 MB or more for installing software • Free space of more than double the size of the disc to be Windows®xp Windows® 7 Windows Vista® created is required when recording to disc. •If the compression setting is enabled, errors will occur during IBM®...
  • Page 100 • Log on with an administrator account or standard user account before using this software. You cannot use this software with a guest account. Compatible OS Windows® Millennium Edition, • When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices Windows®...
  • Page 101 If the card is not recognized, please refer to the support site below. organizations. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Please note that some of the explanations and screens covered in these instructions may differ from actual ones depending on the operating environment of the PC.
  • Page 103 Windows® ) pour Windows® © Panasonic Corporation Super LoiloScope Windows® ) pour Windows® © 2011-loilo Inc. OutckTime logo are rights reserved /Tous droits reserves. trad~~marks or regtstered trademarks ol used under hcense therefrom Owner's Manual et le logo QutekTime sont...
  • Page 104 Panasonic DMW-BCG10PP battery (3.6V,895mAh (min.),3.3Wh) for use of Panasonic Digital Camera only. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. This unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
  • Page 105 Fill out and return within the next 10 days. Respond promptly and receive an "Early Bird" discount on the Panasonic Customer Care Plan! An extended service plan that assures continued top performance of your electronic product after the factory warranty has expired! www.panasonic.com/register...
  • Page 106 Please send other correspondence to: Panasonic Customer Call Center A Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23320 EWS01 PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY PO BOX 17 4287 DENVER CO 80217-4287 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I...
  • Page 107 Panasonic ideas for life IMPORTANT! Please fill out and return within the next 10 days. This is your Panasonic Product Registration Card. Returning this card will not affect warranty coverage, but may expedite the processing of warranty claims. Register ONLINE at www.panasonic.com/register Regfstrese en linea en www.panasonic.com/register/spanish...

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