Panasonic DMC-ZS8S Owner'S Manual Download

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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

Summary of Contents for DMC-ZS8S

Page 1: ...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 ...

Page 2: ... World Time 19 Travel Date 19 Beep 19 Volume 19 Cust Set Mem 20 LCD Mode 20 Guide Line 20 Histogram 20 Zoom Resume 21 Economy 21 Auto Review 21 No Reset 22 Reset 22 USB Mode 22 Output 23 Rotate Disp 23 Version Disp 23 Format 23 Language 24 Demo Mode 24 Basics Basic shooting operation 25 Taking still pictures 25 Recording motion pictures 25 Mode dial 26 Taking pictures with automatic settings Intel...

Page 3: ...ord Changing recording information display 39 Taking pictures with flash 40 Taking close up pictures 42 Taking close up pictures without standing close to subject Tele macro function 42 Taking pictures at even closer range Macro Zoom 43 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment 44 Focus range 44 Taking pictures with self timer 45 Taking pictures with Exposure Compe...

Page 4: ...CD monitor displays 110 In recording 110 In playback 111 Message displays 112 Q A Troubleshooting 114 Usage cautions and notes 120 Using the Rec menu for motion pictures 82 Rec Quality 82 Continuous AF 82 Wind Cut 82 Using Quick menu 83 Entering Text 84 Application View Viewing as list Multi Playback Calendar Playback 85 Watching motion pictures 86 Different playback methods Playback Mode 87 Slide...

Page 5: ...nd or where water can come into contact with the camera Avoid using the camera under the following conditions which present a risk that sand water or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera and such damage may not be repairable In extremely dusty or sandy places In the rain or by the shor...

Page 6: ...ensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording Carefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use Also refer to Usa...

Page 7: ... is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text Please dispose of all packaging appropriately Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children Optional accessories Cards are optional You can record or play back pictures on the built in memory when you are not using a card 14 If any accessories are lost customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic s parts depar...

Page 8: ...ssist Lamp 80 Lens barrel Lens 5 122 Zoom lever 32 Microphone 61 Speaker 19 86 LCD monitor 20 39 110 116 REC PLAY switch 25 EXPOSURE button 48 49 50 DISP button 39 Q MENU Delete Return button 38 83 AV OUT DIGITAL socket 103 106 109 E ZOOM button 35 The appearance specifications and screen display vary depending on the model that is used The above illustration is of the DMC ZS8 DMC TZ18 The DMC ZS9...

Page 9: ...sed safely The dedicated battery supports this function The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other compan...

Page 10: ...ation Program AE Mode Temperature 23 C 73 4 F Humidity 50 RH when LCD monitor is on Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 32 MB Using the supplied battery Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to ON Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in ever...

Page 11: ...battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand Do not disassemble or modify the charger If available battery power is significantly reduced battery is reaching end of lifespan Please purchase a new battery The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied The primary circuit is always live as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical ...

Page 12: ...atteries If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product 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 the battery To remove the card or battery turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor goes off Failure to wait may cause ...

Page 13: ...attery door open press the coupler cover from the inside to open it Plug AC adaptor into power outlet Connect AC adaptor to DC IN socket of DC coupler Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor optional Use the AC adaptor and DC coupler specifically for this camera Using other adaptors or couplers could cause camera failure The possibility to install the camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC cou...

Page 14: ...and other devices support this type of card http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB 32 GB SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB 64 GB SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials Example Please reformat...

Page 15: ...city guidelines pictures recording time The number of pictures you can take and the recording time varies in proportion to card capacity and depending on recording conditions and type of card When Upload Set is set the number of pictures that can be recorded or the recording time may decrease Recording picture capacity still pictures Picture Size Built in memory 2 GB 4 GB 16 GB 14M 13 330 670 2740...

Page 16: ...even if the date is not displayed on the camera screen MENU SET REC PLAY switch Turn on the power The power is turned on If the language select screen is not displayed proceed to step Press MENU SET while the message is displayed Press to select the language and press MENU SET The Please set the clock message appears This message does not appear in Playback Mode Press MENU SET Press to select the ...

Page 17: ... setting Settings Press several times Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus Example While in Program AE Mode change LCD Mode on the Setup menu REC PLAY switch set to mode dial set to Shutter button REC PLAY switch Camera ON OFF switch Mode dial MENU SET menu display set Delete Return button The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen ...

Page 18: ...Viewing recorded pictures 87 90 Choose a playback mode to see Slide Shows or to narrow down the pictures for display etc Playback menu REC PLAY switch Using your pictures 91 101 Enables you to specify picture protection cropping and printing settings for pictures you have taken The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display or some parts of the screen displa...

Page 19: ... departure and return dates OFF Location SET Input name of destination OFF Beep Change or mute the beep shutter sounds Beep Level Low High Mute Beep Tone Change beep tone Shutter Vol Low High Mute Shutter Tone Change shutter tone Volume Adjust volume of sound from speakers 7 levels 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV For details about the setting procedure...

Page 20: ...ower LCD returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when recording Press any button to make brighter again High Angle will be canceled when power is turned off Because the picture shown on the LCD monitor screen emphasizes brightness some subjects may look different than their actual appearance but this will not affect the recorded picture Setting LCD Mode will reduce t...

Page 21: ...omatic demo playback Settings fixed to 5 MIN in Intelligent Auto Mode LCD Power Save ON OFF The LCD monitor goes dark to minimize power consumption Reduces the picture quality of the LCD monitor display during recording to minimize battery consumption except for the Digital Zoom area Note however that there is no effect on the recorded picture The setting in LCD Mode is prioritized over the settin...

Page 22: ...t to the default settings Reset Rec settings Reset setup parameters Information registered in Face Recog is reset if recording settings are reset Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following Age in years months and names in Baby and Pet Scene Modes Folder numbers and clock settings will remain unchanged Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is reset This is normal USB...

Page 23: ...oftware Version Disp Check the version of the camera firmware Current version is displayed Format Use when Built In Memory Error or Memory Card Error appears or when formatting the built in memory or card When a card built in memory is formatted the data cannot be restored Check the content of the card built in memory carefully before formatting This requires a sufficiently charged battery or an A...

Page 24: ... demonstration of functions Stabilizer Demo Extent of jitter is shown on graph estimate Extent of jitter Extent of jitter after correction During demo screen display the Optical Image Stabilizer switches ON and OFF every time MENU SET is pressed Cannot display during Playback Mode Auto Demo View introductory Slide Show ON OFF To close Press MENU SET Auto Demo cannot be displayed on external device...

Page 25: ... Taking still pictures Press the shutter button Gently press the shutter button Press halfway Adjust the focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture Press fully Set to Still pictures and motion pictures can be taken The captured still pictures and motion pictures can be played back Set to the desired Recording Mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use Aim ...

Page 26: ...ecord pictures using pre registered settings 51 Scene Mode Take pictures according to scene 53 My Scene Mode Take pictures in frequently used Scene Modes 60 Motion Picture Mode Take motion pictures 61 Holding the camera Flash AF Assist Lamp Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart Do not touch the lens Do not block the microphone when recording motion picture 8 Do not block...

Page 27: ...detected Night scenery is detected A sunset is detected A close up shot is detected Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does not correspond to any of the above 1 When babies under 3 years that are registered with the Face Recognition function are recognized 2 We recommend using a tripod and the self timer If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that peop...

Page 28: ...y be set differ from other Recording Modes 2 Other items on the Setup menu will reflect settings made in Program AE Mode etc Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to the light that shines from behind the subject When this occurs the subject appears darker and so backlighting is automatically corrected by increasing the brightness of the entire image The settings for the following functions are f...

Page 29: ...o those that have been registered Also the camera memorizes detected faces during Face Detection automatically recognizes faces which are taken frequently and displays them on the face registration screen AF Tracking Even if a subject where the focus was locked AF Lock moves the camera can continue to keep it in focus Set AF Mode to AF Tracking To cancel AF Tracking Press again AF Tracking frame A...

Page 30: ... flash change Sensitivity settings or set Min Shtr Speed to a slower speed Aperture value Shutter speed Jitter alert display Using the Rec menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment Set to Set to Program AE Mode Take a picture Press halfway press lightly to focus Press fully press the button all the way to record Focus display when focus is aligned flashing illuminated AF ar...

Page 31: ... objects emitting light In dark or with significant jitter When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture Return to desired composition Press fully AF area The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not aligned Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference Even if the focus display is lit the camera may be unable t...

Page 32: ...oom Maximum ratio 16 Up to 33 8 Depending on the picture size Picture quality deterioration No No However the picture size is reduced Operation conditions None Set Picture Size in the Rec menu to a setting for which is displayed 70 Screen display is displayed Type i Zoom Digital Zoom Maximum ratio Approx 1 3 the Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom Up to 4 the original zoom ratio Picture quality ...

Page 33: ...ted by taking wider angled pictures of close objects while using more telescopic zoom may result in more coloring appearing around the outlines of objects The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated this is not a fault Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases Macro Zoom motion picture Transform High Sens Hi Speed Burst Flash Burst Pin Hole an...

Page 34: ...d up to about 1 3 times higher than the original zoom ratio with almost no deterioration of picture quality Display the Rec menu Select i ZOOM Select i Resolution Press several times When i Resolution is set to i ZOOM super resolution technology is applied to the picture The i Zoom functions in the following cases Intelligent Auto Mode Scene Mode except for High Sens Hi Speed Burst Flash Burst Pin...

Page 35: ...tended Optical Zoom Maximum ratio 2 Digital Zoom Maximum ratio 3 When the Picture Size is 10 M or less Current recording ratio or 1 X Extended Optical Zoom Maximum ratio Digital Zoom Maximum ratio 3 1 When i ZOOM is working the maximum ratio depends on the i ZOOM settings 2 The Picture Size temporarily becomes 3M 2 5M or 2M 3 When Digital Zoom in the Rec menu is set to ON Easy Zoom does not work w...

Page 36: ...om Continued Recording Mode Digital Zoom Zoom 4 times further than Optical Extended Optical Zoom Note that with Digital Zoom enlarging will decrease picture quality Display the Rec menu Select ON Select Digital Zoom Press several times ...

Page 37: ...mera If the REC PLAY switch is moved from to while the power is on the lens barrel will be retracted after approx 15 seconds This camera is compliant with the unified DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA and with Exif Exchangeable image file format Only files that are DCF compliant can be played ...

Page 38: ...lete the displayed picture Select Yes Do not turn off the power during deletion Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor optional and DC coupler optional Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases Protected pictures Card switch is in LOCK position Pictures not of DCF standard 37 Delete Select Yes To cancel press MENU SET May take time depending on number of pictures deleted You c...

Page 39: ...layback and displayed in orange when recording with flash or in dark locations Also Histogram may differ from Histograms made with image editing software Not displayed during Intelligent Auto Mode Photo Frame or Playback Zoom Guide lines Reference for composition e g balance when recording Only guide line pattern is displayed in Intelligent Auto Mode When is in use recording information and Guide ...

Page 40: ...ye 1 Always flash reduce red eye Slow Sync Red Eye 1 Automatically judges whether or not to flash reduce red eye slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures Taking pictures of subjects against a nightscape tripod recommended Forced Flash Off Never flash Places where flash use is prohibited 1 Two flashes will be emitted Do not move until after the second flash Interval between flashes varies accor...

Page 41: ...ubject and is affected by factors such as distance to the subject whether the subject is looking at the camera during preliminary flash and so on In some cases the effect of Red Eye Reduction may be negligible Do not put your hands over the light emitting area of the flash 8 or look at it from close range a few centimeters away Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects heat light m...

Page 42: ...x W Display Macro Mode Select AF Macro Take a picture display Taking close up pictures without standing close to subject Tele macro function Tele macro operates automatically when Optical or Extended Optical Zoom ratios are close to the maximum T setting 16x or above for Optical Zoom The focus can be aligned for distances as close as 1 m 3 28 feet changes to It may take some time until distant sub...

Page 43: ...to result in poorly focused pictures if subject is close to the camera due to the margin for focus alignment being severely reduced Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture Taking pictures at even closer range Macro Zoom To take even larger images of the subject setting to Macro Zoom enables the subject to appear even larger than when using AF Macro Display Macro Mode Select Macro...

Page 44: ...x 1 5 m 4 92 feet 1 5 m 4 92 feet 7x 11x 2 m 6 57 feet 2 m 6 57 feet 12x 15x 1 5 m 4 92 feet 2 m 6 57 feet 16x 1 m 3 28 feet 2 m 6 57 feet 1 The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject This distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position 2 The shortest recording distance is identical under the following settings Intelligent Auto Mode Motion Picture ...

Page 45: ...ton is pressed fully here After self timer indicator stops flashing it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp This function cannot be used in the Underwater and Hi Speed Burst Scene Modes or when recording motion pictures 10sec cannot be chosen in Self Portrait Scene Mode Display Selftimer Select time duration Take a picture Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time To ca...

Page 46: ...ment the adjustment value for example is displayed The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is turned off Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the Starry Sky Scene Mode Display Exposure Select a value If the picture is too dark adjust the exposure to the direction If the picture is too bright adjust the exposure to the direction Taking pictures with Exposure C...

Page 47: ...ecorded without compensation the second still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the direction and the third still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the direction Cannot be used with flash Canceled when the power is turned off When Auto Bracket is set Burst is canceled Cannot be set in Transform Panorama Assist Hi Speed Burst Flash Burst Starry Sky Pin Hole Film Grain and Ph...

Page 48: ...hows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background When the aperture value is reduced the range of depth in focus shrinks and the background can get blurry When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure the numbers for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red Aperture value LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded...

Page 49: ... subject show as if they are still At slower shutter speeds subjects that are moving show as jittery When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure the numbers for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red Shutter speed LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded When using a slow shutter speed it is recommended to use a tripod Dete...

Page 50: ...ere is incorrect exposure the numbers for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red If the shutter is pressed halfway manual exposure assist is displayed Aperture value shutter speed Manual exposure assist estimate Shows pictures with standard brightness Shows brighter pictures For standard brightness either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value Shows darker pictures Fo...

Page 51: ...ent camera settings can be registered Recording Mode Select the Recording Mode you wish to register and set the Rec menu Setup menu etc Select Cust Set Mem from the Setup menu 20 Select the custom set to register Select Yes Self timer is not stored in custom set The following Setup menus are stored in custom set Guide Line Histogram Zoom Resume Auto Review Register your own settings and record Cus...

Page 52: ...up by setting the mode dial to Set to Custom Mode Select custom set Use to switch between screens Even if Rec menu etc is changed in Custom the content of the custom set does not change When changing registration content reset in Cust Set Mem Register your own settings and record Custom Mode Continued Recording Mode ...

Page 53: ...r given scenes Set to Select and set the scene When the scene menu is not displayed 17 Scene menu Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture Following Rec menu settings will be automatically adjusted and prevents manual selection Sensitivity Metering Mode i Exposure Min Shtr Speed i Resolution Color Mode MENU SET ...

Page 54: ...ble T side Transform Changes the appearance of the subject by stretching the length or width and at the same time improves the skin appearances Use to select the Transform level and press MENU SET to set Picture Size will be fixed according to the Aspect Ratio setting as detailed below 3 M 2 5 M 2 M Self Portrait Take pictures of yourself Tips Press shutter button halfway self timer indicator illu...

Page 55: ...fixed at the setting for the first picture Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds After recording the shutter may stay closed up to 8 seconds to process the signal This is not a malfunction Panorama picture stitching cannot be performed by this camera Use the software on the supplied CD ROM PHOTOfunSTUDIO to make the pictures you record into a panorama still picture with your computer Sports ...

Page 56: ... separately Select Age or Name with press MENU SET select SET and press MENU SET Set the birthday and name Age Set birthday with and press MENU SET Name See Entering Text 84 Select Exit with and then press MENU SET Tips Make sure Age and Name are ON before taking a picture Age display format depends on Language setting Age and Name print setting can be made on your computer using the supplied CD R...

Page 57: ...e White Balance shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture If recording is repeated depending on the usage conditions there may be a delay before the camera takes pictures again Flash Burst Enables continuous recording in dim locations Use to select the picture size and aspect ratio and press MENU SET to set Take pictures Hold shutter button Still pictures ar...

Page 58: ...nges if Exposure Compensation is operated Beach Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject Do not touch camera with wet hands Beware of sand and sea water Snow Brings out the natural color of snow in ski slope and mountain scenes Aerial Photo Takes pictures of the view from aircraft windows Turn the camera off when taking off or landing Pin Hole Darkens the area ar...

Page 59: ... seconds to process the signal This is not a malfunction Photo Frame A frame is superimposed over the image Press to select the frame and then press MENU SET The recording pixel level is 2 M Guide lines cannot be displayed Underwater Achieve natural colors under water Tips For fast moving subjects align with the AF area and press AF Lock Press again to release If the zoom is operated after AF Lock...

Page 60: ...s are cleared Set to If you have already registered in My Scene Mode it is displayed as a registered scene Select and set the scene When the scene menu is not displayed 17 Taking pictures in registered Scene Modes Set the mode dial to and take a picture Changing registered Scene Modes Perform the registration operation again You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in on the mode dial After the...

Page 61: ...motion picture recording environment static electricity or electromagnetic waves may cause the screen to go black momentary or noise to be recorded Microphone Do not cover with your finger Playing back motion pictures 86 This records motion pictures with audio Sound recording is monaural 1 or stereo 2 Zoom can also be used during recording 1 DMC ZS8 DMC TZ18 2 DMC ZS9 Set the mode dial to Start re...

Page 62: ...y Picture Size No of Frames Picture Aspect Ratio HD 1280 720 pixels 30 fps 16 9 VGA 640 480 pixels 4 3 QVGA 2 320 240 pixels 2 QVGA is fixed when recording to built in memory When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor if you unplug the AC adaptor or a power outage occurs power to the camera is cut and the motion picture in progress is no longer recorded If you attempt to play motion pictur...

Page 63: ...r Face Recognition in Category Selection Even if Face Recognition information is changed Face Recognition information for previously recorded pictures is not changed For example if a name is changed pictures recorded before the change are not categorized for Face Recognition in Category Selection To change name information for pictures already recorded perform a REPLACE 100 in Face Rec Edit Defaul...

Page 64: ...ed If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording Register additional pictures of the same person s face indoors and outdoors or with different expressions or angles Register additional pictures at the place you are recording If a registered person is no longer recognized re register that person In some cases the camera cannot recognize or incorrectly recognizes even regis...

Page 65: ...hat is displayed when the subject is in focus Select the focus icon with and then press MENU SET Add Images Up to 3 face pictures of the person can be registered Select an unregistered frame and press MENU SET When a registered face picture is selected with a screen to confirm deletion is displayed Select Yes to delete the face picture If only one picture is registered it cannot be deleted Record ...

Page 66: ...ng or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted Select Face Recog from the Rec menu 17 Select MEMORY with and then press MENU SET Using select the person whose information you wish to edit or delete and press MENU SET Select the item ...

Page 67: ...ettings Information editing Edit name or other registered information 65 Registration order Set priority order for focus and exposure Select the registration order with and then press MENU SET Deleting Delete information and face pictures of registered persons ...

Page 68: ...date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the camera s clock When destination is set in World Time days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time When Travel Setup is set to OFF the number of days elapsed is not recorded It is not displayed even if Travel Setup is set to SET after recording If settings are made before departure date number of days to departure...

Page 69: ...tination area Select Destination Set destination area Current time at selected destination To cancel Press Difference with home time City area name If actual destination is unavailable select based on difference with home time Upon your return Go through steps and on the upper left and return to the original time To set release summer time Press in step Press again to release When summer time is s...

Page 70: ... 3072 2304 2560 1920 2048 1536 640 480 Picture Size Aspect Ratio 12 5 M 9 M 6 M 4 5 M 2 5 M 0 3 M 4320 2880 3648 2432 3072 2048 2560 1712 2048 1360 640 424 Picture Size Aspect Ratio 10 5 M 7 5 M 5 5 M 3 5 M 2 M 0 2 M 4320 2432 3648 2056 3072 1728 2560 1440 1920 1080 640 360 Picture Size Aspect Ratio 10 5 M 7 5 M 5 5 M 3 5 M 2 5 M 0 2 M 3232 3232 2736 2736 2304 2304 1920 1920 1536 1536 480 480 This...

Page 71: ... Set ISO Sensitivity sensitivity to lighting manually We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations Recording Mode Settings AUTO Intelligent ISO 100 200 400 800 1600 Setting guide Sensitivity 100 1600 Location recommended Bright outdoors Dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High Jitter of the subject Increased Less AUTO is automatically set in a range up to 400 1...

Page 72: ...White fluorescent lighting Blue sky When AWB automatic White Balance is set the coloring is adjusted in accordance with the light source However if the scene is too bright or too dark or if other extreme conditions apply the pictures may appear reddish or bluish The White Balance may not operate correctly if there is a multiple number of light sources We recommend setting to AWB or when under fluo...

Page 73: ... cannot be made when Color Mode 79 is set to B W SEPIA COOL or WARM In Underwater Scene Mode you can fine tune AWB If fine adjustments are not made select the center point Fine adjustments can be made separately for each white balance item White balance settings are canceled if the white balance is set manually Setting White Balance manually Select and press MENU SET Point the camera towards a whi...

Page 74: ...he focus on a moving subject AF Tracking Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject and then press AF Tracking frame When the subject is recognized the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow and the subject is automatically kept in focus If AF Lock fails a red frame flashes To clear AF Lock press Focus same as macro recording Max W 3 cm 0 10 feet and above Max T 1 m 3 28 feet and above 7...

Page 75: ...s a non human subject as a face in the Face Detection setting switch to another setting If conditions prevent the face from being recognized such as when the movement of the subject is too rapid the AF mode setting switches to 23 area focusing Under certain recording conditions such as when the subject is small or when it is dark AF Tracking may not operate correctly When AF Tracking does not work...

Page 76: ... function will turn OFF in the following cases In Scene Modes Night Portrait Night Scenery Starry Sky or Fireworks Quick AF will not work while AF Tracking is operating Face Recog For details 63 Metering Mode You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure Recording Mode Settings Brightness measurement position Conditions Multiple Whole screen Normal usage produces ba...

Page 77: ...er shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter so we recommend using a tripod and the self timer As still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as 1 250 we recommend that still pictures are taken in bright locations flashes red when shutter button is half pressed if still picture will be dark displayed on screen for settings other than AUTO i Resolution ...

Page 78: ...Apporox 1 9 pictures sec Fine Max 3 Standard Max 5 OFF No burst When using self timer Fixed at 3 pictures Focus exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject the second and subsequent pictures may be recorded brighter or darker Burst speed may be reduced if Sensitivity is set to high or if shutter speed is reduced in darker location...

Page 79: ...de Set color effects Recording Mode Settings STANDARD NATURAL soft VIVID sharp B W SEPIA COOL more blue WARM more red Happy only If interference is noticeable in dark locations Set to NATURAL In Intelligent Auto only STANDARD Happy B W or SEPIA can be set ...

Page 80: ... Underwater Red Eye Removal Automatically detects red eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash Red Eye Reduction Recording Mode Settings ON OFF This setting will work only when AF Mode is Face Detection The red eye effect may not be corrected under certain conditions When the function setting is ON a appears with the flash icon Stabilizer Automatically detects and prevents jit...

Page 81: ...ME WITH TIME OFF Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased The date is not stamped when Burst is set or when Panorama Assist Hi Speed Burst or Flash Burst Scene Modes is set Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures with date stamps Date printing may be overlapping Clock Set Set the clock Same function as that in Setup menu ...

Page 82: ...Settings ON Adjust focus according to movement of subject during motion picture recording OFF Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording Use this setting to keep the same focus position for subjects with little forward backward movement Wind Cut Reduces recording of wind sounds wind noise when recording in a strong wind Settings ON OFF When Wind Cut is set to ON lower sounds will ...

Page 83: ...nu Setting items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode Recording menu items can be called up easily Set to Display Quick menu Press the button until the Quick menu is displayed Select item and setting Press Finished Select ...

Page 84: ... Press to select characters Press MENU SET several times until the desired character is displayed Text is inserted at the cursor position To change the character type Press several times until the desired character type is displayed Cursor position Editing text Press to move the cursor to text to edit You can also use the zoom lever to reposition the cursor Press to select Delete and then press ME...

Page 85: ...n Pictures taken without clock settings are displayed with the date January 1st 2011 Pictures displayed with cannot be played back Pictures taken with destination settings of World Time are displayed in the calendar screen with appropriate date of the destination s time zone Set to Set to multiple screen display Scrolls with each turn to W side Picture no Date recorded Total no Scroll bar 12 scree...

Page 86: ...ind while paused Fast forward 2 steps Single frame forward while paused If is pressed during fast forward or rewind it will return to normal playback speed Volume can be adjusted with zoom lever Set to Select the motion picture and start playback Motion picture recording time When playback starts the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen Example After 3 minutes and 30 s...

Page 87: ...card is inserted pictures are played back from the built in memory The Playback Mode automatically becomes Normal Play when the REC PLAY switch is set to and the power is turned on or when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode Set to Press MENU SET Display the screen for Playback Mode selection Select the method of playback ...

Page 88: ...vorite Play back pictures set as Favorite Set playback effects Effect Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere AUTO only available with Category Selection setting NATURAL SLOW SWING URBAN OFF Setup Duration 1 SEC 2 SEC 3 SEC 5 SEC Only available when Effect is OFF Repeat ON OFF Sound AUTO With still pictures music will play back and with motion pictures audio will play back Music M...

Page 89: ...picture playback During still picture playback Volume down Volume up Pause play Stop Previous Next Volume down Volume up Pause play Stop While paused Previous While paused Next When URBAN has been selected the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect Music effects cannot be added ...

Page 90: ...t whether to play back the pictures by date or by travel destination using and press MENU SET When All is selected the pictures recorded with Travel Date are played back Select the date or travel destination using and press MENU SET Category Selection Play back pictures that have been narrowed down by category such as Scene Mode Pictures taken using Face Recognition Portrait Soft Skin Transform Se...

Page 91: ...t make sure that there is enough free space in the built in memory or memory card Upload Set You can select pictures on the camera for uploading to image sharing websites Facebook or YouTube Only still pictures can be uploaded to Facebook and only motion pictures can be uploaded to YouTube Pictures on the built in memory cannot be set Copy pictures to a card 101 before making Upload Set settings P...

Page 92: ...n on other devices Not available on cards with less than 512 MB Title Edit You can give titles etc to your favorite still pictures Press to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET Select still picture SINGLE MULTI up to 50 pictures with the same text Title Edit setting Title Edit already set To cancel Press DISP again To execute Press MENU SET Enter characters Entering text 84 To delete a t...

Page 93: ...ct SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET Select still picture SINGLE MULTI up to 50 pictures Text Stamp setting To cancel Press DISP button again To execute Press MENU SET Select Set Select the item Select the setting Select OK Select whether to stamp age If Name is OFF in Step this screen will not be displayed Select Yes Screen varies according to picture size etc When you have selected SINGLE ...

Page 94: ...vel Date Travel Date ON Stamp Travel Date set in Setup s Travel Date Title ON Stamp text registered in Title Edit OFF items are not stamped Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices still pictures taken without setting the clock or motion pictures Characters may be cut off on certain printers Text is difficult to read when stamped on pictures of 0 3 M or less Do not request date pr...

Page 95: ...es After confirmation press to return to the menu screen MULTI Select MULTI in step above Select size Select number of pixels after resizing Select still picture up to 50 pictures Resize setting Number of pixels before after resizing To cancel Press DISP button again To execute Press MENU SET Press to select Yes and then press MENU SET Picture quality is reduced after resizing Cannot be used with ...

Page 96: ...ET Select area to crop Expand Change position Crop Press to select Yes and then press MENU SET Picture quality is reduced after cropping Cannot be used with motion pictures or still pictures with text stamp and date stamp May not be compatible with still pictures taken on other devices Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped ...

Page 97: ... you can delete all pictures except your favorites Select SINGLE or MULTI Select picture and make setting SINGLE MULTI Favorite picture setting Favorite picture setting To cancel Press MENU SET again To clear all Select CANCEL in step and select Yes To cancel while releasing all Press MENU SET It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites ...

Page 98: ...ULTI Date print set No to print Date print set No to print Date print setting release Press DISP button To clear all Select CANCEL in step and select Yes Depending on the type of printer the printer settings may take priority over camera settings Cannot be set for files that are not compliant with the DCF standard DPOF information set by other equipment may not be used In such cases delete all of ...

Page 99: ...ents deletion of important pictures Select SINGLE or MULTI Select picture and make setting SINGLE MULTI Picture protected Picture protected To cancel Press MENU SET again To clear all Select CANCEL in step and select Yes To cancel while releasing all Press MENU SET May not be effective when using other devices ...

Page 100: ...ple whose Face Recognition information has not been registered cannot be selected Select the person to replace for another Select Yes After setting press to return to the menu screen When Face Recognition information is deleted it cannot be restored Pictures for which all Face Recognition information has been deleted are not categorized in Face Recognition during Category Selection Recognition inf...

Page 101: ...e built in memory to the memory card the display returns automatically to the playback screen Copying pictures may take several minutes Do not turn off power or perform other operations during copying If identical names folder file numbers are present in the copy destination a new folder for copying will be created when copying from built in memory to card Identically named files will not be copie...

Page 102: ...XC html Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e mail using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO software on the CD ROM supplied Computer specifications Windows Macintosh 98 98SE Me 2000 XP Vista 7 OS 9 OS X Can I use PHOTOfunSTUDIO No Yes No Can I copy still pictures and Motion JPEG motion pictures from my camera to my computer via USB connection cable No Yes Yes OS 9 2 2 OS X 10 1 10 6 USB connection ...

Page 103: ...Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while Access is displayed USB connection cable always use cable supplied Turn on power of both camera and computer Connect camera to computer Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction Select PC on the camera A message may be displayed on screen if USB Mode 22...

Page 104: ...nd dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer Folder and file names on computer Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards When the battery begins to run out during communication a warning beep sounds Cancel communication via your computer immediately recharge the battery before reconnecting Set...

Page 105: ...view the manual for LUMIX Image Uploader use Internet Explorer Getting ready Use Upload Set to select the pictures for uploading Connect your computer to the Internet Create an account for the applicable image sharing website and prepare your login information Double click LUMIXUP EXE to start it If you have installed PHOTOfunSTUDIO from the CD ROM supplied Uploading tool LUMIX Image Uploader may ...

Page 106: ...from the built in memory remove any memory cards Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer as needed Turn on power of camera and printer Connect camera to printer Make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction Select PictBridge PTP on the camera When Connecting to PC is displayed cancel the conne...

Page 107: ...ange displayed during printing indicates an error message Print may be divided into several times if printing a large amount of pictures Remaining sheets display may differ from set number Print with date and text Printing date without Text Stamp Printing in store Only recording date can be printed Request date printing in store Making Print Set settings on the camera in advance allows settings fo...

Page 108: ...ority 1 picture no border 1 picture with border 2 pictures 4 pictures Items only compatible with the printer may be displayed To arrange 2 pictures or 4 pictures in the same still picture set the number of prints for the still picture to 2 or 4 To print to paper sizes layouts not supported by this camera set to and make settings on the printer Consult your printer s operating manual Print with Dat...

Page 109: ... the television with the AV cable supplied When using both SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards be sure to play each type of card in equipment compatible with the particular format Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one You can play back pictures on TVs in other countries regions which use the NTSC or PAL system when you set Output in Setup menu 23 DMC ZS8PU DMC TZ18PR only Pictures rotated ...

Page 110: ...Focus range 44 Zoom 32 Macro Zoom 43 11 ISO Sensitivity 71 Aperture value Shutter speed 30 48 49 50 Minimum shutter speed 77 12 Exposure Compensation 46 AF Tracking 29 74 AF Assist Lamp 80 Metering Mode 76 13 Current date time 16 14 Age in years months 56 65 Destination settings 68 15 Travel elapsed days 68 LCD Mode 20 Elapsed recording time 61 XXhXXmXXs 16 Date Stamp 81 17 Save destination 14 Rec...

Page 111: ...86 XXhXXmXXs 1 5 Quantity of pictures to print 98 6 Histogram 39 7 Destination 2 68 Name 2 56 65 Title 2 92 Recording information Recorded date and time Destination settings 69 8 LCD Mode 20 Travel elapsed days 68 9 Folder File number 22 37 104 Save destination 14 Cable disconnection warning icon 106 Motion picture recording time 86 XXhXXmXXs 1 10 Motion pictures 86 1 h m and s indicate hour minut...

Page 112: ...ld not be completed Pictures cannot be copied in following cases Picture of same name already exists in built in memory when copying from card File is not of DCF standard 37 Picture taken or edited on a different device Not enough space on built in memory Not enough memory on the card There is no space left on the built in memory or the card When you copy pictures from the built in memory to the c...

Page 113: ...a on the memory card and formatting it 23 Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards A folder cannot be created Folder numbers in use have reached 999 Save needed data on a computer or other device and then use Format on the camera 23 Folder number is reset to 100 when performing No Reset 22 Picture is displayed for 16 9 TV Picture is displayed for 4 3 TV AV cable ...

Page 114: ...extract lens barrel and clean lens surface with a soft dry cloth Lens is foggy Recorded pictures are too bright too dark Adjust the exposure 46 Min Shtr Speed is set to fast speeds e g 1 250 77 2 3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once Camera set to use Auto Bracket Burst 78 or the Hi Speed Burst 57 or Flash Burst 57 Scene Modes Focus not aligned correctly Not set to mode ap...

Page 115: ...nding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire screen may have a reddish tint when recording or pressing the shutter button halfway This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains brighter areas Some blurring may occur around these areas but this is not a fault This will be recorded in motion pictures but not in still pictures We recommend keeping the screen away from...

Page 116: ...torted when touched This is not a fault and will not be recorded on the actual pictures so there is no need to worry Flash No flash emitted Flash set to Forced Flash Off 40 Flash cannot be emitted in the Scenery Panorama Assist Night Scenery Sunset Hi Speed Burst Starry Sky Fireworks and Aerial Photo Scene Modes or when using Auto Bracket or Burst Multiple flashes are emitted Red Eye Reduction is ...

Page 117: ...y Blacken red areas of recorded pictures 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 Camera operation...

Page 118: ...computer You are using an SDXC Memory Card Make sure your computer supports SDXC Memory Cards http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html When you insert a card a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card but do not format it If the Access indicator on the LCD monitor does not go off turn off the camera s power before disconnecting the USB connection cable Uploading to Yo...

Page 119: ...set clock will be behind by the same lapse of time When using zoom picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject become colored Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges depending on the zoom ratio but this is not a fault Zoom movement stops momentarily The zoom movement stops momentarily during Extended Optical Zoom and i Zoom operation but this is not a malfuncti...

Page 120: ...daptor optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected Do not extend the supplied cord or cable Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances can ...

Page 121: ...le management information and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card When disposing of or transferring your memory cards we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly LCD monitor Do not press hard on t...

Page 122: ...ently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight Do not touch the lens barrier as this may damage lens Be careful when removing camera from bag etc When using a tripod or unipod Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked This may damage the camera screw hole or label Ensure that the tripod is stable Refer to the tripod ins...

Page 123: ...ning personal information When ordering repairs or transferring disposing of the camera To protect your personal information please reset the settings 22 If any pictures are contained in the built in memory copy 101 them to a memory card if necessary and then format 23 the built in memory Remove the memory card from the camera When ordering repairs the built in memory and other settings may be ret...

Page 124: ...c used under license therefrom YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc This product uses DynaFont from DynaComware Corporation DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned ...

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