Panasonic DMC-TZ18 Advanced Operation Guide

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.

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Contents

Before use

Before use ..............................................5

Standard Accessories ...........................7

Names of parts.......................................8

Cursor button ................................................8

Preparations

Charging the battery .............................9

Guidelines for the number of recordable

pictures and operating time .........................10

Inserting and removing the card

(optional)/the battery ...........................12

Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC

coupler (optional) instead of the battery ......13

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ........................14

Remaining battery and memory capacity ....15

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/

recording time) ............................................15

Setting the clock ..................................16

Setting the menu .................................17

Menu type ...................................................18

Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 19

[Clock Set] ...................................................19

[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 [Intelligent Auto] Mode .........27

About Happy colors .....................................29

Face Detection and Face Recognition ........29

AF Tracking .................................................29

Taking pictures with your own

settings [Program AE] Mode .............. 30

Aligning the focus ............................... 31

Taking pictures with zoom ..................32

[i.ZOOM] ......................................................34

Easy Zoom:

For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio ........35

[Digital Zoom] ..............................................36

Viewing your pictures

[Normal Play] .......................................37

Deleting pictures .................................38

To delete multiple (up to 50) or

all pictures ...................................................38

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Application (Record)

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

Compensation ...................................... 46

Recording while exposure is changed

automatically ([Auto Bracket]) ...........47

Determine aperture and record

[Aperture-Priority] Mode .....................48

Determine shutter speed and record

[Shutter-Priority] Mode .......................49

Determine aperture and shutter speed and record [Manual Exposure] Mode

[Custom] Mode ....................................51

[Cust.Set Mem.]

Registering your own settings ....................51

[Custom]

Switch to your own settings and record .....52

Taking pictures according to

the scene [Scene Mode]......................53

[Portrait] .......................................................54

[Soft Skin] ....................................................54

[Transform] ..................................................54

[Self Portrait] ...............................................54

[Scenery] .....................................................54

[Panorama Assist] .......................................55

[Sports] ........................................................55

[Night Portrait] .............................................55

[Night Scenery] ............................................55

[Food] ..........................................................56

[Party] ..........................................................56

[Candle Light] ..............................................56

[Baby] ..........................................................56

[Pet] .............................................................56

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[Sunset] .......................................................56

[High Sens.] .................................................56

[Hi-Speed Burst] ..........................................57

[Flash Burst] ................................................57

[Starry Sky] ..................................................57

[Fireworks] ...................................................58

[Beach] ........................................................58

[Snow] .........................................................58

[Aerial Photo] ...............................................58

[Pin Hole] .....................................................58

[Film Grain] ..................................................58

[High Dynamic] ............................................59

[Photo Frame] .............................................59

[Underwater] ................................................59

Saving commonly used scenes

[My Scene Mode] ................................. 60

Taking motion pictures

[Motion Picture] Mode .........................61

[Rec Quality] ...............................................62

Recording with the Face Recognition

function [Face Recog.] ........................63

Registering face pictures ............................64

Editing or deleting information about

registered persons .....................................66

Useful features for travel .................... 68

[Travel Date] ...............................................68

[World Time] ...............................................69

Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 70

[Aspect Ratio] ..............................................70

[Picture Size] ...............................................70

[Quality] .......................................................71

[Sensitivity] ..................................................71

[White Balance] ...........................................72

[AF Mode] ....................................................74

[Quick AF] ....................................................76

[Face Recog.] ..............................................76

[Metering Mode] ..........................................76

[i.Exposure] .................................................77

[Min. Shtr Speed] ........................................77

[i.Resolution] ...............................................77

[Digital Zoom] ..............................................78

[Burst] ..........................................................78

[Color Mode] ................................................79

[AF Assist Lamp] .........................................80

[Red-Eye Removal] .....................................80

[Stabilizer] ...................................................80

[Date Stamp] ...............................................81

[Clock Set] ...................................................81

Contents (Continued)

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 Show] ................................................88

[Filtering Play] .............................................90

[Calendar] ....................................................90

Using the [Playback] menu.................91

[Upload Set] ................................................91

[Title Edit] ....................................................92

[Text Stamp] ................................................93

[Resize] .......................................................95

[Cropping] ....................................................96

[Favorite] .....................................................97

[Print Set] ....................................................98

[Protect] .......................................................99

[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................100

[Copy] ........................................................101

Connecting with other devices

Using with your PC ............................ 102

Copying still pictures and motion pictures Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures

to your computer .......................................105

Uploading pictures to image-sharing

websites ....................................................105

Printing ...............................................106

Printing multiple pictures ...........................107

Print with date and text ..............................107

Making print settings on the camera .........108

Viewing on TV screen .......................109

...103

Others

List of LCD monitor displays ............ 110

In recording ...............................................110

In playback ................................................ 111

Message displays .............................. 112

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 114

Usage cautions and notes ................120

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Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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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 shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

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Condensation (lens clouding)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

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about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, clouded lenses will clear naturally.

Before use (Continued) Standard Accessories

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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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.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→120)

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Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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Battery charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

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Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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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 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.

Names of parts

Cursor button

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress

(Approx. 130 min. if fully depleted)

Off: Charging complete If light is flashing:

• Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is too high or too low (charging may be incomplete).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Camera ON/OFF switch

(→16)

Shutter button (→25)

Release lever (→12)

DC coupler cover

(→13)

Mode dial (→26) Flash (→40)

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)

Left cursor button (◄)

• Self-timer (→45)

Self-timer indicator (→45)/ AF Assist Lamp

(→80)

Lens barrel

(→5, 122)

Lens

[E.ZOOM] button

(→35)

Up cursor button (▲)

• Exposure Compensation (→46)

• Auto Bracket (→47)

Tripod receptacle

(→122)

Card/Battery door (→12)

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

[AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket

(→103, 106, 109)

Down cursor button (▼)

• Macro Mode (→42)

• AF Lock (AF Tracking) (→29, 74)

In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by▲▼◄►.

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The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used.

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The above illustration is of the DMC-ZS8/DMC-TZ18.

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The DMC-ZS9 has a stereo microphone.

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Right cursor button (►)

• Flash (→40)

Charging the battery

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress

(Approx. 130 min. if fully depleted)

Off: Charging complete If light is flashing:

• Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is too high or too low (charging may be incomplete).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used

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 companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

Plug-in type

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Battery

Charger (model-specific)

Detach the battery after charging is completed

Inlet type

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• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain.

Charging the battery (Continued)

Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures Recording time Approx. 170 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• [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.

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The number of recordable pictures decreases when [LCD Mode] is used.

Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions.

Playback time Approx. 300 minutes

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• 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 every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.

By CIPA standard

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The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage.

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Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time. Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.

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Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.

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Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 30 °C (50 °F - 86 °F)).

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Keep any metal items (such as clips) away from the contact areas of the power plug.

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Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. We do not recommend frequently charging the battery.

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(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.) Do not disassemble or modify the charger.

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If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.

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Please purchase a new battery. The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.

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The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet. When charging:

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• Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.

• Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

• Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.

• After charging, remove the charger from the wall socket, and then remove the battery from the charger (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).

Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can

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cause faults).

Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery

Lever

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid

Do not touch terminal

Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct

• Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the

Charged battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation: terminals face LCD)

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To remove

• To remove battery: • To remove card:

move lever in direction of arrow.

Lever press down in

Close lid

Slide to the [LOCK] position.

center.

battery.

• Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks.

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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• 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

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on the LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws.

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Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.

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Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional)

instead of the battery

By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play 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)

DC IN

socket

DC coupler

Open DC coupler cover

• If difficult to open, with the card/ battery door open, press the coupler cover from the inside to open it.

Plug AC adaptor into power outlet

DC coupler

cover

AC adaptor

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

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Use the AC adaptor and DC coupler specifically for this camera. Using other adaptors

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or couplers could cause camera failure. The possibility to install the camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is

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connected depends on the type of tripod or unipod. When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the

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card/battery door. Remove the AC adaptor and DC coupler when not in use and close the coupler cover.

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Also read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.

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Align the marks to connect

Connect AC adaptor to DC IN socket of DC coupler

Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued)

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

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Built-in memory (Approx. 70 MB) Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→101)

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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

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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 the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→23) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to

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record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

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(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged). Latest information:

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http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

• Using a card of SD Speed “Class 6” recommended for recording motion pictures.

• Can be used with devices compatible with the respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer 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.

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or above is

Switch (LOCK)

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Remaining battery and memory capacity

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.]

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

button to switch display)

When in operation

(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red. While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writing, reading, deletion or formatting. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional), as this can cause data loss or damage. Keep the camera away from vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

Recording capacity 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

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time may decrease.

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 4 GB 16 GB

14M 13 330 670 2740 5M 26 650 1300 5300

0.3M 410 10050 19940 81340

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 4 GB

[HD]

[VGA]

[QVGA]

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. To record more than 2 GB, press the shutter button again. (Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.) The time displayed in the table is the total time.

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DMC-ZS8/DMC-TZ18

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2 min 30 s 2 min 20 s 1 h 2 min

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DMC-ZS9

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— 8 min 10 s 8 min 10 s —

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21 min 40 s 21 min 20 s 43 min 10 s 42 min 20 s

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59 min 10 s

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16 min 20 s 16 min 10 s

2 h 4 min 1 h 57 min

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Setting the clock

To change time setting

Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on the power.

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 items

(year, month, day, hour, minute,

REC/PLAY switch

[MENU/SET]

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu, perform and

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

display order or time display format), and press ▲▼ to set

Select either [24hrs] or [AM/PM] for the time display format.

Select the display order for the day, month, and year ([M/D/Y], [D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]).

• To cancel → Press [ / ].

Press [MENU/SET] Confirm the setting and press

[MENU/SET]

Turn on the power again and check the time display. (Time and date can be displayed by pressing [DISP.] several times.)

( The clock is not set when the

camera is shipped.)

Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing

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pictures at a digital photo center or when using [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not displayed on the

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camera screen.

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Setting the menu

Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus.

(Example) While in [Program AE] Mode, change [LCD Mode] on the [Setup] menu.

Camera ON/OFF switch

(REC/PLAY switch: set to ; mode dial: set to )

Bring up the menu

Mode dial

REC/PLAY switch

[MENU/SET] (menu display/set)

[ button

Shutter button

/ ] (Delete/Return)

Select the [Setup] menu

Select the item

Page (Zoom lever can be used to switch to next screen.)

Item

Select the setting

Selected setting

Settings

Press [ / ] several times

The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen.

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Menu type

[Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: ) [Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Changing picture preferences (→70 - 82)

• Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size.

[Setup] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Making the camera more convenient to use (→19 - 24)

• Displays settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds.

[Playback Mode] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

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

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or some parts of the screen display are omitted. The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.

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The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

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In Recording Mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button

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halfway.

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Using the [Setup] menuSetting the menu (Continued)

For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)

[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use.

Item Settings, notes

[Clock Set]

(→16)

[World Time]

Set the local time at travel destination. (→69)

[Travel Date]

Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. (→68)

[Beep]

Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.

[Volume]

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

Set time, date, and display format.

[Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination. [Home]: Set date and time at home area.

[Travel Setup] [SET] (Register departure and return dates.)/[OFF]

[Location] [SET] (Input name of destination.)/[OFF]

[Beep Level]

/ / : Low/High/Mute

[Beep Tone]

/ / : Change beep tone.

[Shutter Vol.]

/ / : Low/High/Mute

[Shutter Tone]

/ / : Change shutter tone.

[0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6]

• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV.

Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)

Item Settings, notes

[Cust.Set Mem.]

[LCD Mode]

Make LCD monitor easier to see.

[Guide Line]

Select recording information display and types of guidelines. (→39)

[Histogram]

Check subject brightness on graph. (→39)

[C1] / [C2] / [C3]

[Auto Power LCD]:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

[Power LCD]:

Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).

[High Angle]:

Makes screen easier to see when taking pictures from high positions. (becomes harder to see from the front)

[OFF]

• [Auto Power LCD] does not work in Playback Mode.

• [Power 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 the number of pictures that can be recorded and recording time.

[Rec. Info.] [ON] (Display recording information with guide lines.)

[OFF] [Pattern]

/ : Change the patterns of guide lines.

[ON]/[OFF]

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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)

Item Settings, notes

[Zoom Resume]

Remember the zoom position when turning the power off.

[Economy]

Turn off the power or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimize battery consumption.

[Auto Review]

Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them.

[ON]/[OFF]

• Cannot be set when using [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.

[Sleep Mode]

[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10MIN.]/[OFF]:

Automatically shut off power while not in use.

• To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the power again.

• Cannot be used in the following cases:

When using AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), when connected to computer/printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during Slide Shows, during automatic 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 setting

in [LCD Power Save] for the brightness of the LCD monitor.

[1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.] [HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until a button (other

than the [DISP.] button) is pressed

[OFF]

• Fixed to [2 SEC.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

• In [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst],

and [Photo Frame] Scene Modes, or in [Auto Bracket], and [Burst] Modes, Auto Review is performed regardless of setting.

• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)

Item Settings, notes

[No.Reset]

Reset picture file numbers.

[Reset]

Reset to the default settings.

[USB Mode]

Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches

999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card (→23).

• To reset folder number to 100: First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. Then, select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.

[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.

[Select on connection]:

Select [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] each time you connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PictBridge(PTP)]: Select when connecting to a

PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PC]: Select when connecting to a computer.

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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)

Item Settings, notes

[Output]

Operates when AV cable is connected.

[Rotate Disp.]

Automatically rotate portrait still pictures.

[Version Disp.]

Check the version of the camera firmware.

[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.

[Video Out] (DMC-ZS8PU/DMC-TZ18PR only.)

[NTSC]/[PAL]

• Change the video output format when connected to a TV, etc. (Playback Mode only).

[TV Aspect]

: Rotate Display is turned on.

: Rotate Display is turned on for TV output only.

[OFF]

• [Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.

•

Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing up or down, or still pictures taken on other cameras may not rotate.

• Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.

• Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exifcompatible (→37) environment (OS, software).

Current version is displayed.

• This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards. (Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)

• Always format cards with this camera.

• All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted.

• Do not turn off power or perform other operations during formatting.

• Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.

• Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be successfully completed.

Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Basic shooting operation

For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)

Item Settings, notes

[Language]

Change display language.

[Demo Mode]

View demonstration of functions.

Set the language displayed on the screen.

[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 devices such as TVs.

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Shutter button

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

The illustration shows the DMC-ZS8/ DMC-TZ18.

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

Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use.

Aim the camera and shoot

Recording motion pictures

Press the shutter button

Gently press the shutter button

Press halfway (Adjust the focus)

Press and hold the shutter button to begin recording

Press fully

Press the shutter button again to finish recording

Press fully

Basic shooting operation (Continued)

Mode dial

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Holding the camera

AF Assist Lamp

Flash

• 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 the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.

• Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.

• We recommend the use of the hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

[Intelligent Auto] Mode [Program AE] Mode [Aperture-Priority] Mode [Shutter-Priority] Mode [Manual Exposure] Mode [Custom] Mode [Scene Mode]

[My Scene Mode]

[Motion Picture] Mode

Take pictures with automatic settings. (→27)

Record pictures with your own settings. (→30) Determine aperture, then record pictures.

(→48) Determine shutter speed, then record

pictures. (→49) Determine aperture and shutter speed, then

record pictures. (→50) Record pictures using pre-registered settings.

(→51) Take pictures according to scene. (→53)

Take pictures in frequently-used Scene Modes. (→60)

Take motion pictures. (→61)

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T aking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Recording Mode:

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.

Set to

Shutter button

Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Take a picture

■

Automatic Scene Detection

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

People are detected

Baby is detected 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.

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When babies (under 3 years) that are registered with the Face Recognition function are

recognized.

∗

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

∗

People and night scenery are detected (Only when

Night scenery is detected

is selected)

∗

If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the picture ( , , ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces.

According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

●

same subject: Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, coloring, contrast, movement), zoom ratio, sunset, sunrise, low brightness, jitter If undesired scene type is selected, we recommend manually selecting the

●

appropriate Recording Mode. We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with and .

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T aking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)

Recording Mode:

■

To use flash

Select either (Auto) or (Forced Flash Off).

• When Sync.) are selected automatically according to the subject

type and brightness. For details (→40).

• and indicate that digital red-eye correction is activated.

• The shutter speed is slower in and .

Focus range (→44).

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The following menu items may be set in [Intelligent Auto] Mode:

●

• [Rec] menu:

• [Setup] menu

∗

Items that may be set differ from other Recording Modes.

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Other items on the [Setup] menu will reflect settings made in [Program AE] Mode,

etc.

Backlight Compensation:

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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 fixed:

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• [Auto Review]: [2 SEC.] • [Sleep Mode]: [5 MIN.] • [Guide Line]:

• [White Balance]: [AWB] • [Quality]: (Fine) • [Sensitivity]:

• [Stabilizer]: [ON] • [AF Mode]: (Face Detection)

• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON] • [Quick AF]: [ON] • [Metering Mode]: (Multiple)

• [i.Exposure]: [STANDARD] • [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]

• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON] • [Continuous AF]: [ON]

∗

(23-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognized

The following functions cannot be used:

●

[Histogram], [Exposure], [Auto Bracket], [WB Adjust.], [Digital Zoom], [Min. Shtr Speed]

[Picture Size]

∗

: [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep]

∗

, [Burst], [Color Mode]

is used, , (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction),

(Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and (Slow

∗

, [Face Recog.]

∗

, [Language], [Stabilizer Demo.]

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About Happy colors

If [Color Mode] is set to [Happy], still pictures are clearer, with more vivid coloring.

Face Detection and Face Recognition

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Face Recognition

The faces of people who are taken frequently can be registered together with their names, ages, and other information. If pictures are taken with [Face Recog.] (→63) set to [ON], priority is given to the focus and exposure adjustments of the faces close to 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

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then lock.

• To cancel AF Lock → Press ▼.

• The optimum scene is detected for the subject where the focus was locked (AF Lock).

• AF Tracking frame

AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red (flash)

Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking.

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Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is dark,

●

[AF Tracking] may not operate correctly.

T aking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode

Recording Mode:

Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Set to

Shutter button

Set to ([Program AE] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

AF area (aligns focus with subject; when complete: red → green)

If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a

●

tripod, or [Selftimer]. If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do

●

not have appropriate exposure. You should either use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set [Min. Shtr Speed] to a slower speed.

Focus display

(when focus is aligned: flashing → illuminated)

Aperture value Shutter speed

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Jitter alert display

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