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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS9
DMC-ZS8/
DMC-TZ18
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT3H43
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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 Taking still pictures ..............................
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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 Taking still pictures ..............................
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Contents (Continued) Before use Using the [Rec] menu for motion Connecting with other devices pictures................................................. 82 [Rec Quality] ...............................................82 Using with your PC ............................ 102 ■ Camera handling [Continuous AF] ...........................................82 Copying still pictures and motion pictures ...103 Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, [Wind Cut] ............................
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Contents (Continued) Before use Using the [Rec] menu for motion Connecting with other devices pictures................................................. 82 [Rec Quality] ...............................................82 Using with your PC ............................ 102 ■ Camera handling [Continuous AF] ...........................................82 Copying still pictures and motion pictures ...103 Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, [Wind Cut] ............................
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Before use (Continued) Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ■ Always take a test shot first The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the ● Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always camera was purchased. take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. ■ No compensation
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Before use (Continued) Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ■ Always take a test shot first The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the ● Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always camera was purchased. take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. ■ No compensation
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Charging the battery Names of parts Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) Camera ON/OFF switch Release lever (→12) ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit (→16) It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the DC coupler cover genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of Shutter button (→25) (→13) these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to Mode dial (→26) meet the re
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Charging the battery Names of parts Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) Camera ON/OFF switch Release lever (→12) ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit (→16) It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the DC coupler cover genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of Shutter button (→25) (→13) these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to Mode dial (→26) meet the re
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Charging the battery (Continued) Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. ● The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, used in some time. or other functions are used frequently, or
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Charging the battery (Continued) Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. ● The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, used in some time. or other functions are used frequently, or
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Lever Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) Slide to the [OPEN] position instead of the battery and open the lid 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
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Lever Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) Slide to the [OPEN] position instead of the battery and open the lid 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
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Remaining battery and memory capacity ■ Built-in memory (Approx. 70 MB) Remaining battery (only when using battery) ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. ( →101) ● 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 repla
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Remaining battery and memory capacity ■ Built-in memory (Approx. 70 MB) Remaining battery (only when using battery) ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. ( →101) ● 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 repla
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( 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 ; mode dial: set to ) The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Bring up the menu Press [MENU/SET] while the Camera ON/OFF switch
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( 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 ; mode dial: set to ) The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Bring up the menu Press [MENU/SET] while the Camera ON/OFF switch
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Setting the menu (Continued) Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( →17) [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and Menu type battery life. Please check these before use. [Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: ) [Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLAY switch: ) Item Settings, notes Changing picture preferences (→70 - 82) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Set time, date, and display for
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Setting the menu (Continued) Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( →17) [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and Menu type battery life. Please check these before use. [Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: ) [Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLAY switch: ) Item Settings, notes Changing picture preferences (→70 - 82) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Set time, date, and display for
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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( →17) Using the [Setup] menu (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 current camera. (→51) power off. [Auto Power LCD]: [Sleep Mode] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on [LCD Mode] [Economy] how bright it is around
