Panasonic DMC-ZS8, DMC-ZS9 Operating Instruction
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS9
DMC-ZS8
Before connecting, operating or adjusting
this product, please read the instructions
completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation of
this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual
for advanced features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products
on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your
family years of enjoyment. Please take the time to fill in the information
below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera.
Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information
source. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu
items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from
those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or
broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may
infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording
of certain material may be restricted.
Model No. Serial No.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.
Information for Your Safety
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-ZS9/ DMC-ZS8
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
North America
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
DMC-ZS9
DMC-ZS8
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
•
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub
the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
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Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C
(140 °F) or incinerate.
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About the battery charger
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILTIN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to
a 120 V AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada,
use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
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Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
Contents Standard accessories
Information for Your Safety .......2 Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
Before use
Standard accessories ................7
Names of parts............................8
Cursor button ...................................9
Preparations
Charging the battery ................10
Inserting and removing the card
(optional)/the battery
Picture save destination
(cards and built-in memory) ...........13
Setting the clock .......................14
Setting the menu ......................15
.................12
Basics
Selecting the
Recording Mode .......................16
Taking pictures with automatic
settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode .............17
AF Tracking ....................................18
Taking motion pictures
[Motion Picture] Mode ..............19
Viewing your pictures
[Normal Play] ............................20
Deleting pictures ......................20
Others
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format) ..............................21
Specifications ...........................23
Optional accessories ...............26
Digital Camera Accessory
Order Form ................................27
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....28
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numbers are as of January 2011.
Battery pack
DMW-BCG10PP
• Charge the battery
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the
text.
Battery charger
DE-A65B
Battery charger is indicated as
battery charger or charger in
the text.
• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in
memory when you are not using a card.
• If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts
department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection cable
K1HY08YY0017
AV cable
K1HY08YY0018
CD-ROM
VFF0771
• Software:
Use it to install the
software on your PC.
• Owner’s Manual
Names of parts
Cursor button
Hand strap eyelet
Zoom lever
LCD monitor
[EXPOSURE] button
[DISP.] button
Camera ON/OFF switch
Shutter button
Mode dial
Flash
Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp
Lens barrel
Lens
Speaker
Microphone
The DMC-ZS9 has a
●
stereo microphone.
REC/PLAY switch
[E.ZOOM] button
[Q.MENU]/[
(Delete/Return) button
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).
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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler
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(DMW-DCC5; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are
used.
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Tripod receptacle
• Ensure that the tripod is stable.
Card/Battery door
Release lever
DC coupler cover
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Cursor button
Hand strap eyelet
The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual
product. The illustration is of the DMC-ZS8.
[MENU/SET]
(menu display/set/finish)
Left cursor button (◄)
• Self-timer
Down cursor button (▼)
• Macro Mode
In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated
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by▲▼◄►.
Up cursor button (▲)
• Exposure
Compensation
Right cursor button (►)
• Flash
We recommend using the
supplied hand strap to avoid
dropping the camera.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the
●
AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
If the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or the AC adaptor being
●
disconnected, the motion picture being recorded using the AC adaptor
will not be recorded.
Charging the battery
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About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP.
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 (DMW-BCG10PP) 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.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge
the battery and set the clock before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 30 °C (50 °F -
86 °F)).
Insert the battery terminals and attach
the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
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Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On: Charging in progress (approx.
130 min. if fully depleted)
Off: Charging complete
Detach the battery after charging is completed
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Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 170 min
Playback time Approx. 300 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• 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.
• 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.
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.
Approx. 340 pictures
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