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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contents Standard accessories Information for Your Safety........2 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..................12 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)............13 Setting the clock........................14 Setting the menu.......................
Contents Standard accessories Information for Your Safety........2 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..................12 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)............13 Setting the clock........................14 Setting the menu.......................
The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. The illustration is of the DMC-ZS8. Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch Cursor button Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Speaker Microphone Zoom lever ●●The DMC-ZS9 has a stereo microphone. REC/PLAY switch LCD monitor [E.
The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. The illustration is of the DMC-ZS8. Names of parts Camera ON/OFF switch Cursor button Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Speaker Microphone Zoom lever ●●The DMC-ZS9 has a stereo microphone. REC/PLAY switch LCD monitor [E.
Charging the battery ■■About batteries that you can use with this unit Connect the charger to the electrical outlet 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.
Charging the battery ■■About batteries that you can use with this unit Connect the charger to the electrical outlet 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.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF and slide the release lever ( ) to [OPEN] before opening the lid Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ■■Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB) ●●The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF and slide the release lever ( ) to [OPEN] before opening the lid Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ■■Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB) ●●The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full.
Setting the clock Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [LCD Mode] from [OFF] to in the [Program AE] Mode The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Setting the clock Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [LCD Mode] from [OFF] to in the [Program AE] Mode The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Selecting the Recording Mode Turn on the power ( ) Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial ( ) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Taking 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.
Selecting the Recording Mode Turn on the power ( ) Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial ( ) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Taking 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.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: ■■Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue icon for two seconds.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: ■■Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue icon for two seconds.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Press ◄► to select the picture Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) 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.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Press ◄► to select the picture Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) 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.
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) (Continued) ■■When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied), click and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) (Continued) ■■When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied), click and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
Specifications (Continued) Hi-speed burst Burst speed Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 5.5 pictures/second (Image priority) Number of Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in recordable memory, immediately after formatting) pictures Max.
Specifications (Continued) Hi-speed burst Burst speed Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 5.5 pictures/second (Image priority) Number of Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in recordable memory, immediately after formatting) pictures Max.
Optional accessories Product name: Battery Pack Product no.: DMW-BCG10PP ●●Performance identical to supplied battery pack. ●●Recommended for taking on holiday, etc. Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Product name: AC adaptor* Product no.: DMW-AC5PP Purchase the AC adaptor and DC coupler as a set. They cannot be used individually with this camera.
Optional accessories Product name: Battery Pack Product no.: DMW-BCG10PP ●●Performance identical to supplied battery pack. ●●Recommended for taking on holiday, etc. Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Product name: AC adaptor* Product no.: DMW-AC5PP Purchase the AC adaptor and DC coupler as a set. They cannot be used individually with this camera.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.
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