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
Basics
Before use.............................................. 5
Standard Accessories........................... 7
Names of parts....................................... 8
Basic shooting operation ................... 25
Taking still pictures......................................25
Recording motion pictures .........................25
Mode dial.....................................................26
Cursor button ................................................8
Taking pictures with automatic
settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode......... 27
About Happy colors.....................................29
Face Detection and Face Recognition........29
AF Tracking.................................................29
Preparations
Charging the battery ............................. 9
Guidelines for the number of recordable
Taking pictures with your own
pictures and operating time.........................10
settings [Program AE] Mode .............. 30
Aligning the focus ............................... 31
Taking pictures with zoom.................. 32
[i.ZOOM]......................................................34
Easy Zoom:
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
For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio........35
[Digital Zoom]..............................................36
Viewing your pictures
[Normal Play] ....................................... 37
Setting the clock.................................. 16
Setting the menu ................................. 17
Deleting pictures ................................. 38
To delete multiple (up to 50) or
Menu type ...................................................18
all pictures...................................................38
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
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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
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
Saving commonly used scenes
[My Scene Mode] ................................. 60
Taking motion pictures
[Motion Picture] Mode......................... 61
[Rec Quality] ...............................................62
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
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
Determine aperture and shutter speed
and record [Manual Exposure] Mode... 50
Register your own settings and record
[Custom] Mode .................................... 51
[Cust.Set Mem.]
Registering your own settings ....................51
[Custom]
Switch to your own settings and record .....52
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
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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Contents
(Continued)
Using the [Rec] menu for motion
Connecting with other devices
pictures................................................. 82
[Rec Quality] ...............................................82
[Continuous AF]...........................................82
[Wind Cut] ..................................................82
Using with your PC............................ 102
Copying still pictures and motion pictures ...103
Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures
to your computer .......................................105
Uploading pictures to image-sharing
Using Quick menu............................... 83
Entering Text........................................ 84
websites ....................................................105
Printing............................................... 106
Printing multiple pictures...........................107
Print with date and text..............................107
Making print settings on the camera .........108
Application (View)
Viewing as list (Multi Playback/
Calendar Playback) ............................. 85
Viewing on TV screen ....................... 109
Watching motion pictures .................. 86
Different playback methods
[Playback Mode].................................. 87
[Slide Show] ................................................88
[Filtering Play] .............................................90
[Calendar]....................................................90
Others
List of LCD monitor displays............ 110
In recording ...............................................110
In playback................................................ 111
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
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
about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts
to the surrounding temperature, clouded lenses will clear
naturally.
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Before use (Continued)
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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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Standard Accessories
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
camera was purchased.
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For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.
Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
Battery charger 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.
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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.
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Names of parts
Camera ON/OFF switch
Release lever (→12)
(→16)
DC coupler cover
(→13)
Shutter button (→25)
Mode dial (→26)
Flash (→40)
Self-timer indicator (→45)/
AF Assist Lamp (→80)
Tripod receptacle
(→122)
Lens barrel
Card/Battery door (→12)
Zoom lever
(→32)
Lens (→5, 122)
We recommend
using the supplied
hand strap to
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Microphone (→61)
avoid dropping
the camera.
Speaker (→19, 86)
LCD monitor
(→20, 39, 110, 116)
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL]
socket
REC/PLAY switch
(→25)
[EXPOSURE] button
(→48, 49, 50)
(→103, 106, 109)
[DISP.] button (→39)
[E.ZOOM] button
(→35)
Q.MENU/ [
/
]
(Delete/Return)button(→38,83)
Cursor button
Left cursor button (◄)
Up cursor button (▲)
• Exposure Compensation (→46)
• Auto Bracket (→47)
• Self-timer (→45)
Down cursor button (▼)
• Macro Mode (→42)
• AF Lock (AF Tracking) (→29, 74)
Right cursor button (►)
• Flash (→40)
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.
The above illustration is of the DMC-ZS8/DMC-TZ18.
The DMC-ZS9 has a stereo microphone.
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Charging the battery
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
1
to the charger
2
Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet
Plug-in type
Inlet type
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Charging light
([CHARGE])
Battery
On: Charging in progress
(Approx. 130 min. if fully
depleted)
• The AC
cable does
not fit
entirely into
Off: Charging complete
If light is flashing:
Charger
(model-specific)
• Charging may take longer
than normal if battery
the AC input
terminal. A gap will remain.
temperature is too high or
too low (charging may be
incomplete).
• Battery/charger connector is
dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
Detach the battery after charging is
completed
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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
By CIPA standard
Recording time
Approx. 170 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging • Starting recording 30 seconds after the
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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).
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.
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• Using the supplied battery.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings
and leaving it until the temperature of the
battery decreases.
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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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The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage.
Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been
used in some time.
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Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.
Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.
Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 30 °C (50 °F - 86 °F)).
Keep any metal items (such as clips) away from the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
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We do not recommend frequently charging the battery.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to
expand.)
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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.
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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 outlet.
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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
cause faults).
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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
Release lever
[OPEN] [LOCK]
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
battery.
Charged battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation: terminals face
LCD)
• Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks.
Close lid
Slide to the [LOCK] position.
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To remove
• To remove battery:
• To remove card:
move lever in
direction of arrow.
Lever
press down in
center.
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
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.
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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 the camera to malfunction and
may damage the card or recorded data.)
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Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws.
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)
Open DC coupler cover
• If difficult to open, with the card/
battery door open, press the coupler
cover from the inside to open it.
DC IN
socket
DC coupler
Plug AC adaptor into power
outlet
Connect AC adaptor to DC IN
socket of DC coupler
DC coupler
cover
AC adaptor
Align the marks to
connect
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.
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The possibility to install the camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is
connected depends on the type of tripod or unipod.
When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the
card/battery door.
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Remove the AC adaptor and DC coupler when not in use and close the coupler cover.
Also read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.
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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)
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
SD Memory Cards
Capacity
Notes
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8 MB – 2 GB
4 GB – 32 GB
48 GB, 64 GB
• Using a card of SD Speed “Class 6” or above is
recommended for recording motion pictures.
• Can be used with devices compatible with the
respective formats.
SDHC Memory Cards
SDXC Memory Cards
• 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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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
formatted with a computer or another device. (→23)
If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to
record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to
be damaged).
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Switch
(LOCK)
Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
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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.]
button to switch display)
Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)
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
time may decrease.
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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
[Picture Size]
Built-in memory
2 GB
330
4 GB
670
16 GB
2740
14M
5M
13
26
650
1300
19940
5300
0.3M
410
10050
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
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2
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1
2
1
2
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[HD]
[VGA]
[QVGA]
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8 min 10 s 8 min 10 s 16 min 20 s 16 min 10 s
21 min 40 s 21 min 20 s 43 min 10 s 42 min 20 s
2 min 30 s 2 min 20 s 1 h 2 min 59 min 10 s 2 h 4 min 1 h 57 min
• 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.
1 DMC-ZS8/DMC-TZ18
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2 DMC-ZS9
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(The clock is not set when the
camera is shipped.)
Setting the clock
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,
display order or time display
format), and press ▲▼ to set
REC/PLAY
switch
Select either [24hrs] or [AM/PM] for the
time display format.
[MENU/SET]
To change time setting
Select [Clock Set] from the
[Setup] menu, perform
.
and
Select the display order for the day, month, and
year ([M/D/Y], [D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]).
• 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.
• 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.)
Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing
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
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.
(REC/PLAY switch: set to
; mode dial: set to
)
Bring up the menu
Camera ON/OFF switch
Mode dial
Select the [Setup] menu
Shutter
button
Select the item
Page
(Zoom lever can
be used to switch
to next screen.)
REC/PLAY
switch
[MENU/SET]
(menu display/set)
Item
[
/
] (Delete/Return)
Select the setting
button
Selected
setting
Settings
Press [
/
] several times
The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen.
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Setting the menu (Continued)
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
or some parts of the screen display are omitted.
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The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.
The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.
In Recording Mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button
halfway.
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Using the [Setup] menu
For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)
[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and
battery life. Please check these before use.
Item
Settings, notes
Set time, date, and display format.
[Clock Set]
(→16)
[Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination.
[Home]: Set date and time at home area.
[World Time]
Set the local time at
travel destination. (→69)
[Travel Setup]
[Travel Date]
[SET] (Register departure and return dates.)/[OFF]
Record the number of
days elapsed in your
travels. (→68)
[Location]
[SET] (Input name of destination.)/[OFF]
[Beep Level]
[Beep]
/
/
: Low/High/Mute
[Beep Tone]
: Change beep tone.
[Shutter Vol.]
: Low/High/Mute
[Shutter Tone]
: Change shutter tone.
Change or mute the
beep/shutter sounds.
/
/
/
/
/
/
[0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6]
[Volume]
• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when
connected to TV.
Adjust volume of sound
from speakers (7 levels).
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Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
Item
Settings, notes
[C1] / [C2] / [C3]
[Cust.Set Mem.]
Register settings on
current camera. (→51)
[Auto Power LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on
how bright it is around the camera.
[LCD Mode]
Make LCD monitor easier
to see.
[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.]
[Guide Line]
[ON] (Display recording information with guide lines.)
[OFF]
Select recording
information display and
types of guidelines. (→39)
[Pattern]
/
: Change the patterns of guide lines.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Histogram]
Check subject brightness
on graph. (→39)
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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)
Item
Settings, notes
[ON]/[OFF]
[Zoom Resume]
• Cannot be set when using [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.
Remember the zoom
position when turning the
power off.
[Sleep Mode]
[Economy]
[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
Turn off the power or
make the LCD monitor
go dark while not using
the camera to minimize
battery consumption.
• 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]
[Auto Review]
Automatically display
still pictures immediately
after taking them.
• 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.
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Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
Item
Settings, notes
• The folder number is updated and the file number starts
from 0001.
[No.Reset]
• 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:
Reset picture file
numbers.
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]
[Reset setup parameters?]
Reset to the default
settings.
• 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.
[USB Mode]
Select communication
method for when
connecting camera to a
computer or printer with
USB connection cable.
[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
[Video Out] (DMC-ZS8PU/DMC-TZ18PR only.)
[Output]
[NTSC]/[PAL]
• Change the video output format when connected to a TV,
etc. (Playback Mode only).
Operates when AV cable
is connected.
[TV Aspect]
/
: Rotate Display is turned on.
: Rotate Display is turned on for TV output only.
[OFF]
[Rotate Disp.]
Automatically rotate
portrait still pictures.
• [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 Exif-
compatible (→37) environment (OS, software).
Current version is displayed.
[Version Disp.]
Check the version of the
camera firmware.
• 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.
[Format]
Use when [Built-In
Memory Error] or
[Memory Card Error]
appears, or when
formatting the built-in
memory or card.
• Do not turn off power or perform other operations during
formatting.
When a card/built-in
memory is formatted,
the data cannot be
restored. Check the
content of the card/
built-in memory
• Formatting the built-in memory may take several
minutes.
• Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be
successfully completed.
carefully before
formatting.
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Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)
Item
Settings, notes
Set the language displayed on the screen.
[Language]
Change display
language.
[Stabilizer Demo.]:
Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate)
[Demo Mode]
Extent of jitter
View demonstration of
functions.
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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Basic shooting operation
Set to
: Still pictures and motion
pictures can be taken.
Shutter button
: 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.
Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that
you want to use.
Aim the camera and shoot
Taking still pictures
Recording motion pictures
Press the shutter button
Press the shutter button
Gently press the shutter button
Gently press the shutter button
Press halfway
(Adjust the focus)
Press halfway
(Adjust the focus)
Press and hold the shutter button
to begin recording
Press and hold the shutter button
to take the picture
Press fully
Press fully
Press the shutter button again to
finish recording
Press fully
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Basic shooting operation (Continued)
■
Holding the camera
• Stand with your arms close to your body and with your
legs apart.
AF Assist Lamp
Flash
• 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.
Mode dial
Take pictures with automatic settings. (→27)
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
[Program AE] Mode
[Aperture-Priority] Mode
[Shutter-Priority] Mode
[Manual Exposure] Mode
[Custom] Mode
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)
[Scene Mode]
Take pictures in frequently-used Scene
Modes. (→60)
[My Scene Mode]
Take motion pictures. (→61)
[Motion Picture] Mode
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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.
Set to
Shutter button
Set to
([Intelligent Auto] Mode)
Take a picture
Press halfway
Press fully
(press lightly to focus) (press the button all the
way to record)
■
Automatic Scene Detection
Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optimum settings
automatically.
People are detected
2
∗
People and night scenery are detected
(Only when is selected)
1
∗
Baby is detected
Scenery is detected
A sunset is detected
Night scenery 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 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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Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)
Recording Mode:
■
To use flash
Select either
• When
(Auto) or (Forced Flash Off).
is used, (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction),
(Slow
,
(Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and
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).
The following menu items may be set in [Intelligent Auto] Mode:
●
●
1
∗
1
∗
• [Rec] menu: [Picture Size] , [Burst], [Color Mode] , [Face Recog.]
2
1
∗
∗
• [Setup] menu : [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep] , [Language], [Stabilizer Demo.]
1 Items that may 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 fixed:
• [Auto Review]: [2 SEC.] • [Sleep Mode]: [5 MIN.] • [Guide Line]:
• [White Balance]: [AWB] • [Quality]:
• [Stabilizer]: [ON] • [AF Mode]: (Face Detection)
(Fine) • [Sensitivity]:
3
∗
• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON] • [Quick AF]: [ON] • [Metering Mode]:
• [i.Exposure]: [STANDARD] • [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]
(Multiple)
• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON] • [Continuous AF]: [ON]
3
∗
(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]
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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
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. (→63)
■
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.
Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is dark,
[AF Tracking] may not operate correctly.
●
●
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Taking 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 fully
(press lightly to focus) (press the button all the
way to record)
Focus display
(when focus is aligned:
flashing → illuminated)
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.
●
●
Jitter alert
display
Aperture value Shutter speed
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Aligning the focus
Useful when subject is not in the center of picture.
First adjust focus according to subject
Align the AF area
with the subject
Subjects/environments which may
make focusing difficult:
●
• Fast-moving or extremely bright
objects, or objects with no color
contrast.
• Taking pictures through glass or near
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.
Hold down halfway
AF area
Return to desired composition
Press fully
AF area
Focus display
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 to
bring the subject into focus if it is out of range.
AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using
Digital Zoom.
Focus range
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Taking pictures with zoom
Recording Mode:
You can zoom in up to 16 times with “Optical Zoom”, and up to 33.8 times with “Extended
Optical Zoom” (pictures only) with lower picture quality. To zoom further, you can use
[i.ZOOM] or [Digital Zoom].
Zoom In/Out
Do not block the lens barrel movement
while zooming.
Capture a
wider area
Enlarge
the subject
(telephoto)
(wide-angle)
Focus
range
Zoom ratio
(approx.)
Zoom bar
Zoom speed can be adjusted.
Zoom slowly → turn slightly
Zoom quickly → turn completely
●
■
Zoom types
Type
Optical Zoom
16 ×
Extended Optical Zoom
Up to 33.8 ×
Maximum
ratio
(Depending on the picture size)
No
(However, the picture size is reduced)
Set [Picture Size] in the [Rec] menu to a
Picture quality
deterioration
Operation
conditions
Screen
No
None
setting for which
is displayed (→70)
display
is displayed
Type
Maximum
ratio
Picture quality
deterioration
Conditions,
etc.
i.Zoom
Digital Zoom
Up to 4 × the original zoom ratio
Approx. 1.3 × the Optical Zoom or
Extended Optical Zoom
Almost none
Yes
i.Zoom functions in the following cases.
When [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is
set to [ON] (→36)
•
([Intelligent Auto] Mode)
• Scene Mode (except for [High Sens.],
[Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin
Hole])
• When [i.Resolution] in the [Rec] menu
is set to [i.ZOOM] (→34)
Screen
display
Digital Zoom area is displayed
is displayed
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What is Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)?
●
If, for example, set to [3M ] (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken
of a 3M-sized central part of a 14 M (equivalent to 14.1 million pixels) area, meaning
that the picture can be enlarged further.
The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates.
In certain Recording Modes, “Tele macro” function (→42) is activated when maximum
zoom ratio is reached.
●
●
A greater degree of distortion may be generated 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], and [Photo Frame] Scene Modes
●
●
Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:
([Intelligent Auto] Mode), Scene Modes ([Transform], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst],
[Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain] and [Photo Frame])
●
●
[Zoom Resume] allows zoom ratio to be memorized even if power is turned off.
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Taking pictures with zoom (Continued)
Recording Mode:
[i.ZOOM]
The camera uses super resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio. Using super
resolution technology, the zoom ratio can be increased 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.Resolution]
Select [i.ZOOM]
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 Hole])
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Easy Zoom: For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio
Zoom to max. T in one touch.
Press to change zoom ratio
Each time you press, the ratio
changes
The illustration shows the DMC-ZS8/
DMC-TZ18.
■
Change of zoom ratio
When the Picture Size is 10.5 M or more
●
When the Picture Size is 10 M
or less
●
Current recording ratio
(or 1 X)
Current recording ratio
(or 1 X)
Optical Zoom
Maximum ratio
Extended Optical Zoom
Maximum ratio
1
∗
Extended Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Maximum ratio
2
∗
3
∗
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 while recording motion pictures.
●
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Taking pictures with zoom (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
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Viewing your pictures
Playback Mode:
[Normal Play]
When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card,
pictures are played back from the built-in memory.
Set to
Zoom lever
Scroll through pictures
Folder/File
number
Picture number/
Total pictures
Previous Next
[DISP.]
Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/
backwards.
●
■
To enlarge (Playback Zoom)
Scroll speed increases the longer you press.
(Speed may vary according to playback
conditions)
Some pictures edited on a computer may
not be viewed on this camera.
Turn to
T side
●
●
If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from
to
Current zoom position
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 back.
• Each time you turn the zoom lever
toward the T side, the magnification
increases through four levels
after 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The
picture quality displayed becomes
successively lower.)
• To reduce zoom→
Turn lever towards W side
• Move zoom position→ ▲▼◄►
●
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Deleting pictures
Playback Mode:
Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if
the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.)
Set to
Press to delete the displayed picture
Select [Yes]
[DISP.]
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures
(after step
)
Select type of deletion
Delete
• To use [Delete All]
→ go to step
Select [Yes]
Select the pictures to delete
(Repeat)
• To release
→ Press
[DISP.]
• To cancel → press [MENU/SET].
• May take time depending on
number of pictures deleted.
• You can select [All Delete Except
] in [Delete All] if there are
pictures that have been set as
[Favorite].
again
Picture selected
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)
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Changing recording information display
Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms.
Press to change display
The display changes every time the button is
pressed.
■
Histogram
Displays distribution of brightness in picture
– e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there
are several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak
in the center represents correct brightness (correct
exposure). This can be used as a reference for
exposure correction (→46), etc.
(Example)
Dark←
OK
→ Bright
• Histogram from time of recording is different to
Histogram in playback 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 lines cannot be displayed
simultaneously.
For motion picture or Slide Show playback, the operational guidance information is
either displayed or not displayed on the LCD.
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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:
Display [Flash]
Select the desired type
Type, operations
Uses
[Auto]
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
[Auto/Red-Eye]
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye)
Normal use
1
∗
Taking pictures of subjects in dark
places
[Forced Flash On]
• Always flash
[Forced On/Red-Eye]
• Always flash (reduce red-eye)
[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye; slow shutter speed to take
brighter pictures)
Taking pictures with backlight or
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
1
∗
1
∗
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
∗
according to brightness of subject.
If [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu is [ON], the
is automatically detected and still picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF Mode] is
Detection))
appears with the flash icon, red-eye
(Face
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■
Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available,
: Default setting)
2
∗
○
○
○
–
○
○
○
○
○
–
–
○
○
○
○
–
–
○
○
–
○
–
–
○
○
–
○
–
–
○
○
○
○
–
–
○
○
–
–
–
–
○
○
–
–
–
○
○
○
–
–
–
○
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–
–
○
–
–
–
–
–
○
–
–
○
–
–
–
–
○
○
–
–
–
–
○
2 Set to
∗
,
,
or
depending on the subject and brightness.
• The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures, Scene Modes
or
,
,
,
,
,
,
.
■
●
The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]
W side (Max.)
T side (Max.)
Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) - 5.0 m (16.4 feet)
Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) - 2.8 m (9.18 feet)
Shutter speeds are as follows:
∗
•
•
,
,
,
,
: 1/60 3 - 1/4000th
: 1 4 - 1/4000th
3,
∗ ∗
3 Varies according to [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.
∗
4 When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and a jitter is detected when [Stabilizer] is
∗
turned to [ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies according to [Intelligent
Auto] Mode, [Scene Mode], zoom position.
The effect of Red-Eye Reduction varies depending on the subject 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).
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Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject).
Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode.
Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.
Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without
using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
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No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g.
Insufficient light may prevent appropriate exposure or White Balance.
Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.
) are flashing (flash is charging).
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Taking close-up pictures
Recording Mode:
When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for
max. W).
Display [Macro Mode]
Select [AF Macro]
It may take some time until
distant subjects come into focus.
●
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
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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]
Zoom lever
Select [Macro Zoom]
Adjust the Digital Zoom
magnification with the zoom lever
The zoom position is fixed at the Wide end.
Focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) -
.
∞
Return
Enlarge
Digital Zoom magnification (1 x to 3 x)
In [Macro Zoom], higher magnification results in lower picture quality.
When [Macro Zoom] is set, Extended Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM] does not work.
When [AF Tracking] is set, zoom macro is canceled.
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Using a tripod and [Selftimer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that is
close to the camera, setting [Flash] to
[Forced Flash Off] is recommended.
Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures
if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely
reduced.
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Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.
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Positioning camera and subject within
accessible range for focus alignment
Focus range
When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The
shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro
recording mode.
1
∗
Shortest recording distance
During optical zooming
Zoom ratio (guideline)
[Macro Mode]
[Macro Mode]
2
∗
3
∗
[OFF]
1x
2x
3 cm (0.10 feet)
10 cm (0.33 feet)
20 cm (0.66 feet)
40 cm (1.32 feet)
1 m (3.28 feet)
1.5 m (4.92 feet)
2 m (6.57 feet)
1.5 m (4.92 feet)
1 m (3.28 feet)
50 cm (1.64 feet)
50 cm (1.64 feet)
50 cm (1.64 feet)
50 cm (1.64 feet)
1 m (3.28 feet)
1.5 m (4.92 feet)
2 m (6.57 feet)
2 m (6.57 feet)
2 m (6.57 feet)
3x
4x
5x
6x
7x - 11x
12x - 15x
16x
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] Mode
• [Food], [Candle Light], [Baby], [Pet], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film
Grain], [High Dynamic], [Underwater] in Scene Mode
3 The shortest recording distance is identical under the following settings.
• [Portrait], [Soft Skin], [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Party], [Sunset], [Starry Sky],
[Beach], [Snow], [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
∗
Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes.
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Taking pictures with self-timer
Recording Mode:
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
Display [Selftimer]
Select time duration
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to start recording
after the preset time.
• To cancel while in operation
→ Press [MENU/SET]
Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set duration)
Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button 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.
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[10sec.] cannot be chosen in [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.
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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
Recording Mode:
Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference
between bringhtness of object and background).
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.
Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.
●
After exposure adjustment, 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.
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Recording while exposure is changed
automatically ([Auto Bracket])
Recording Mode:
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically.
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
Display [Auto Bracket]
Press ▲ several times to switch
[Exposure] to [Auto Bracket]
Select a value
Value displayed
after Exposure
Compensation
set
• The first still picture is recorded 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 [Photo Frame] Scene Modes or when recording
motion pictures.
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Determine aperture and record
[Aperture-Priority] Mode
Recording Mode:
When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording
purposes.
Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value.
Set to ([Aperture-Priority] Mode)
Determine aperture value
• When the aperture value is
increased, the range of depth in
focus expands, and the picture
shows 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.
If too bright, increase the aperture, and if too dark, reduce the aperture.
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Determine shutter speed and record
[Shutter-Priority] Mode
Recording Mode:
When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes.
Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed.
Set to
([Shutter-Priority] Mode)
Determine shutter speed
• At faster shutter speeds,
movements by the 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.
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Determine aperture and shutter speed and record
[Manual Exposure] Mode
Recording Mode:
This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure
adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness).
Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible.
Set to
([Manual Exposure] Mode)
• Manual exposure assist is displayed.
Determine aperture and shutter
speed
◄►: Adjust aperture value
▲▼: Adjust shutter speed
• 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.
• If the shutter is pressed halfway,
manual exposure assist is
displayed.
Aperture value/shutter speed
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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. For standard brightness, either use a slower
shutter speed or reduce aperture value.
LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.
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Register your own settings and record
[Custom] Mode
Recording Mode:
Registering your preferred Recording Mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.]
and setting the mode dial to
allows you to switch quickly to those settings.
[Cust.Set Mem.] Registering your own settings
Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered.
■
Recording Mode:
Select the Recording Mode
you wish to register and
set the [Rec] menu, [Setup]
menu, etc.
Select [Yes]
Select [Cust.Set Mem.] from
the [Setup] menu (→20)
Select the custom set to
register
Self-timer is not stored in custom set.
The following [Setup] menus are stored in custom set.
• [Guide Line] • [Histogram] • [Zoom Resume] • [Auto Review]
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Register your own settings and record
[Custom] Mode (Continued)
Recording Mode:
[Custom] Switch to your own settings and record
Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called 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.].
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Taking pictures according to the scene
[Scene Mode]
Recording Mode:
Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure,
coloring, etc.) for given scenes.
Set to
Select and set the scene
When the scene menu is not displayed (→17)
Scene menu
●
[MENU/SET]
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]
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Taking pictures according to the scene
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:
Scene
Uses, Tips
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a
healthier appearance in bright daylight
conditions.
Notes
−
Tips
[Portrait]
• Stand as close as possible to subject.
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor
daylight conditions (portraits from chest
upwards).
−
Tips
[Soft Skin]
• Stand as close as possible to subject.
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
Changes the appearance of the subject by
stretching the length or width, and at the
same time, improves the skin appearances.
• [Picture Size] will be fixed
according to the [Aspect Ratio]
setting, as detailed below.
: 3 M
Use ▲▼ to select the Transform level, and
press [MENU/SET] to set.
: 2.5 M
: 2 M
[Transform]
Take pictures of yourself.
Tips
• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer
indicator illuminates → press shutter button
fully → review
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not
correctly aligned)
• Use of the 2-second self-timer is
recommended when the shutter speed is slow
or jitter occurs easily.
−
−
[Self
Portrait]
Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
[Scenery]
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How to select a scene (→53)
Using flash in Scene Modes (→41)
Scene
Uses, Tips
Use the supplied software to join multiple
pictures into a single panorama picture.
Notes
• The focus, zoom, Exposure
Compensation, White Balance,
shutter speed, and ISO
Use ▲▼ to select the recording direction, and
press [MENU/SET] to set.
Sensitivity are all fixed at the
setting for the first picture.
Special panorama guidelines will be displayed. • Shutter speed may slow down up
Take the picture.
to 8 seconds.
Select [Next], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
• Alternatively, press the shutter button.
• You can take pictures again by selecting
[Retake].
• After recording, the shutter may
stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to
process the signal. This is not a
malfunction.
Change the composition and take the picture
so that a part of the picture overlaps with the
previous picture.
• 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.
• To take more pictures,
[Panorama
Assist]
select [Next] and
repeat steps and
.
Section of picture that was taken last time
After you finish taking pictures, select [Exit],
and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Tips
• Use a tripod.
• When it is dark, use the self-timer to record
pictures.
Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, • Shutter speed may slow down up
e.g. sports.
to 1 second.
[Sports]
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes
with close to actual brightness.
• 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.
Tips
• Use flash.
• Subject should keep still.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
[Night
Portrait]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
• Shutter speed may slow down up
to 8 seconds.
Tips
• After recording, the shutter may
stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to
process the signal. This is not a
malfunction.
[Night
Scenery]
• Tripod, self-timer recommended
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Taking pictures according to the scene
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:
Scene
Uses, Tips
Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
Notes
−
[Food]
Brighten subjects and background in
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
Tips
−
• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
• Zoom: Wide (W side)
• Use flash.
[Party]
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit
room.
• Shutter speed may slow down up
to 1 second.
[Candle
Light]
Tips
• Do not use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.
• Age display format depends on
[Language] setting.
• To record age and name
([Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.)
• [Age] and [Name] print setting
can be made on your computer
using the supplied CD-ROM
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”. Text may
also be stamped onto the still
picture using [Text Stamp].
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].
[Baby]
Tips
• Make sure [Age] and [Name] are [ON] before
taking a picture.
Records pet’s age and name when taking
pictures.
• Refer to [Baby] for other tips and
notes.
Tips
[Pet]
• Same as for [Baby]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as
sunsets.
−
−
[Sunset]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor
conditions.
[High
Sens.]
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with
▲▼ and press [MENU/SET].
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How to select a scene (→53)
Using flash in Scene Modes (→41)
Scene
Uses, Tips
Takes pictures of rapid movement or a
decisive moment.
Notes
• The number of burst recording
pictures increases immediately
after formatting.
Use ▲▼ to select [Speed Priority] or [Image
Priority], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size
with ▲▼and press [MENU/SET].
Take pictures. (Hold shutter button)
Still pictures are taken continuously while the
shutter button is pressed fully.
• The focus, zoom, exposure,
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.
[Speed Approx. 10 pictures/
[Hi-Speed
Burst]
Priority] sec.
[Image Approx. 5.5 pictures/
Priority] sec.
Maximum
speed
∗
Number of
recordable Approx. 15 to 100
∗
pictures
∗
The burst speed and number of recordable
pictures change according to the recording
conditions or types of cards.
Enables continuous recording in dim
locations.
• The focus, zoom, Exposure
Compensation, shutter speed,
and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at
the setting for the first picture.
• When [Selftimer] is set, 5 pictures
are taken.
Use ▲▼to select the picture size and aspect
ratio, and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Take pictures (Hold shutter button).
Still pictures are taken continuously while the
shutter button is held down.
[Flash
Burst]
Number of continuous shots: Max. 5
Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark
subjects.
• Shutter speed settings
Select with ▲▼, and press [MENU/SET].
Press shutter button.
Countdown begins.
−
[Starry
Sky]
Tips
• Always use a tripod.
• Self-timer recommended.
• Do not move the camera until the countdown
has ended.
(Countdown for processing is redisplayed
afterwards)
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Taking pictures according to the scene
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:
Scene
Uses, Tips
Notes
Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night • Shutter speed is fixed to 1/4 or
sky.
2 seconds. (Setting of shutter
speed changes if Exposure
Compensation is operated)
Tips
[Fireworks]
• Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.
• Tripod recommended.
Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the • Do not touch camera with wet
sea without darkening subject.
hands.
• Beware of sand and sea water.
[Beach]
[Snow]
Brings out the natural color of snow in ski
slope and mountain scenes.
−
Takes pictures of the view from aircraft
windows.
• Turn the camera off when
taking off or landing.
[Aerial
Photo]
Darkens the area around the screen for a
retro effect.
−
−
[Pin Hole]
Produces black and white pictures with a
grainy texture.
[Film
Grain]
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How to select a scene (→53)
Using flash in Scene Modes (→41)
Scene
Uses, Tips
Reduces over- and underexposure when
recording into the light and in night scenes.
Notes
• 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.
Use ▲▼ to select the effect and press
[MENU/SET].
[STD.] Natural coloring effect
[High
Dynamic]
An impressionistic effect emphasizing
contrast and color
[ART]
[B&W] Monochrome effect
A frame is superimposed over the image.
• The recording pixel level is 2 M
(
).
Press ◄► to select the frame, and then press
[MENU/SET].
• Guide lines cannot be displayed.
[Photo
Frame]
Achieve natural colors under water.
• Always use marine case
(optional).
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 is set,
the AF Lock setting will be canceled and must
be set again.
[AF Lock]
(focus fixed)
AF area
[Underwater]
• AF Lock cannot be set if [AF Mode] is set to
.
• Adjust red and blue levels with “White Balance
fine adjustment” (→73).
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Saving commonly used scenes
[My Scene Mode]
Recording Mode:
You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in
on the mode dial.
After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene Mode by simply
setting the mode dial to .
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)
[MENU/SET]
■
■
Taking pictures in
registered Scene Modes
Set the mode dial to
and take a picture.
/
,
Changing registered Scene
Modes
Perform the registration operation
again
and
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Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset to each
position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired Scene Mode.
If recording settings are reset by [Reset] in the [Setup] menu, the preset Scene Modes
are cleared.
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Taking motion pictures
Recording Mode:
[Motion Picture] Mode
Playing back motion pictures (→86)
1
∗
2
∗
This records motion pictures with audio. (Sound recording is monaural or stereo .)
Zoom can also be used during recording.
1 DMC-ZS8/DMC-TZ18
∗
2 DMC-ZS9
∗
Microphone
(Do not cover with
your finger)
Set the mode dial to
Start recording
Press halfway
(adjust the focus)
Press fully
(start recording)
You can also use zoom while recording motion
pictures.
• Immediately release the shutter button after
pressing it all the way.
• The zoom speed will be slower than normal.
• When using zoom while recording motion
pictures, it may take some time to focus.
The illustration shows the DMC-ZS8/
DMC-TZ18.
Remaining recording time (approx.)
End recording
Press fully
Elapsed recording time
Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after motion
picture recording. This is not a fault.
Easy zoom cannot be used while recording a motion picture.
The following functions are not available.
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Extended Optical Zoom, flash, [Face Recog.] and [Rotate Disp.] for still pictures taken vertically.
In [AF Mode],
In [Stabilizer], [ON] is fixed.
When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording automatically ends. Additionally,
recording in progress may be stopped, depending on the card used.
Depending on the motion picture recording environment, static electricity or electromagnetic waves
may cause the screen to go black momentary or noise to be recorded.
(23-area-focusing) is fixed:
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Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode (Continued)
Recording Mode:
[Rec Quality]
Changing the motion picture size. When recording a motion picture, use a card rated with
an SD speed class 1 of “Class 6” or higher.
∗
1 SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds.
∗
Display the [Rec] menu
Select the desired picture
quality
Select [Rec Quality]
No. of
Frames
Picture
Aspect Ratio
Picture Quality
[HD]
Picture Size
1280 × 720 pixels
640 × 480 pixels
320 × 240 pixels
16:9
[VGA]
30 fps
4:3
2
∗
[QVGA]
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 pictures recorded with the camera on other devices,
playback may not be possible, or the picture or sound quality may be poor. Additionally,
incorrect recording information may be indicated.
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Recording with the Face Recognition function
[Face Recog.]
Recording Mode:
Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF].
When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically.
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How the Face Recognition function works
During recording (When [AF Mode] is
• The camera recognizes a registered face and adjusts focus
and exposure
(Face Detection))
• When registered faces that have set names are recognized,
the names are displayed (up to 3 people)
During playback
• The name and age are displayed (if information is
registered)
• During recording, the names that have been set for the recognized faces are
displayed (up to 3 people)
• Only pictures of the selected registered people are played back ([Category Selection])
When Burst is performed, recording information relating to Face Recognition is put only
on the first picture.
If you press the shutter button halfway, then point the camera at a different subject and
record, recording information for a different person may be put on the picture.
Face Recognition does not work in the following cases:
Motion picture recording, Scene Modes [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Night
Scenery], [Food], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Aerial
Photo], [Film Grain], [Underwater]
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●
●
Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but there is no
guarantee it will always recognize these faces.
Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded when the name is
[OFF] are not categorized for Face Recognition in [Category Selection].
Even if Face Recognition information is changed, Face Recognition information
for previously recorded pictures is not changed.
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●
●
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].
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Recording with the Face Recognition function
[Face Recog.] (Continued)
Recording Mode:
Registering face pictures
Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and
birth date.
You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register
multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration).
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Recording tips when registering face pictures
• Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the
camera directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are
not hidden by hair.
• Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face. (During registration, the flash is
not used).
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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 registered
people depending on their expression or the environment.
Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→17)
Select [MEMORY] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]
Select [New] with ▲▼◄►, and then press [MENU/SET]
• If 6 people are already registered, first delete a registered person. (→66)
Record the face picture
Align the face with the guide and record.
Select [Yes] with ◄, and then press [MENU/SET].
• If re-recording, select [No]
• Faces of subjects other than people (e.g. pets) cannot be registered.
• When [DISP.] is pressed, an explanation is displayed.
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Select the item to edit and make the setting
Item
About settings
[Name]
Select [SET] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]
Enter the name (text input procedure: →84)
[Age]
Set the birth date.
Select [SET] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]
Use ◄► to select year, month and day, set with ▲▼, and press
[MENU/SET]
[Focus
Icon]
Change the icon that 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 the picture (Step
Press [
(→64))
/
]
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To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF]
Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→17)
Select [OFF] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]
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Recording with the Face Recognition function
[Face Recog.] (Continued)
Recording Mode:
Editing 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
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Item
About settings
Information editing
Registration order
Edit name or other registered information. (→65)
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.
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Useful features for travel
[Travel Date]
If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was
recorded will be recorded.
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Recording Mode:
Recording only. (Cannot set.)
Select [Travel Date] from [Setup] menu (→17)
Select [Travel Setup] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]
Select [SET] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET]
Select the departure date with ▲▼◄►, and then press
[MENU/SET]
Set the return date in the same way
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To record [Location]
Select [Location] from the [Travel Date] menu (→17)
Select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]
Enter your destination
• Entering text (→84)
The travel 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 are displayed
in orange with a minus sign (but not recorded).
When [Travel Date] is displayed in white with a minus sign, the [Home] date is one day
ahead of the [Destination] date due to the difference in time zones (this is recorded).
To print the number of days that have passed or the location, either use [Text Stamp] or
print using the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the supplied CD-ROM.
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For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→17)
[World Time]
Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination.
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Recording Mode:
Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu (→17)
• [Please set the home area] will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press
[MENU/SET] and skip to step
.
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Set home area
Set destination area
Select [Home]
Select [Destination]
Set your home area
Set destination area
Current time
Current time at
selected destination
• To cancel
→
• To cancel
→
Press
Press
[
/
].
[
/
].
Difference with GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time)
City/area name
Difference with home time
City/area name
If actual destination is unavailable, select
based on “difference with home time”.
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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 set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is
canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time.
Still pictures and motion pictures recorded after you have specified the destination are
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labeled
(destination) during playback.
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Using the [Rec] menu
[Aspect Ratio]
Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format.
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Recording Mode:
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Settings:
/
/
/
Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance.
[Picture Size]
Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded
depends on this setting and on [Quality] (→71).
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Recording Mode:
Settings:
Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]:
)
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14 M
4320×3240
10 M
7 M
5 M
2560×1920
3 M
0.3 M
640×480
3648×2736
3072×2304
2048×1536
Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]:
)
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12.5 M
4320×2880
9 M
6 M
3072×2048
4.5 M
2.5 M
0.3 M
3648×2432
2560×1712
2048×1360
640×424
Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]:
)
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10.5 M
4320×2432
7.5 M
5.5 M
3072×1728
3.5 M
2 M
0.2 M
3648×2056
2560×1440
1920×1080
640×360
Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]:
)
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10.5 M
3232×3232
7.5 M
5.5 M
2304×2304
3.5 M
2.5 M
0.2 M
2736×2736
1920×1920
1536×1536
480×480
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This setting is not available in
([Intelligent Auto] Mode).
Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.
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Setting guide
Larger picture size
Smaller picture size
Coarser picture
Crisper picture
Lower recording capacity
Higher recording capacity
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For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)
[Quality]
Set quality of picture.
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Recording Mode:
Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality)
Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures)
The setting is fixed to (Standard) in the following Scene Modes.
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([Transform], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst])
[Sensitivity]
Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually.
We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.
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Recording Mode:
Settings: [AUTO] /
[Intelligent ISO] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600]
Setting guide
[Sensitivity]
[100]
[1600]
Location
Bright
(outdoors)
Slow
Low
Increased
Dark
(recommended)
Shutter speed
Interference
Fast
High
Less
Jitter of the subject
[AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 400 (1000 when flash is used) based on
subject brightness.
is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject movement and
brightness.
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Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)
[White Balance]
Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural.
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Recording Mode:
Settings: [AWB] (automatic)/
(outdoor, clear sky)/
(outdoor, cloudy sky)/
(outdoor, shade)/
(Incandescent lighting)/
(uses value set in
(set manually)
)/
[AWB] operational range:
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10000K
9000K
8000K
Blue sky
Cloudy sky (rain)
Shade
7000K
6000K
5000K
4000K
Sunlight
White fluorescent lighting
3000K
2000K
1000K
Incandescent lighting
Sunset/sunrise
Candlelight
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.
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We recommend setting to [AWB] or [
] when under fluorescent lighting.
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White Balance setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following Scene Modes:
[Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Food], [Party], [Candle Light], [Sunset],
[Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Beach], [Snow], [Aerial Photo], [Film Grain] and
[Underwater]
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For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)
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White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])
White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colors still do not appear as
anticipated.
Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP.] button to display the
[WB Adjust.] screen.
Adjust with ► if reds are strong, adjust with ◄ if blues are strong.
Press [MENU/SET].
• Settings are remembered even if power is turned off.
• Settings remain applied when using flash.
• Fine adjustments 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.
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Setting White Balance manually (
Select and press [MENU/SET].
)
Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET].
• Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered.
• It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too bright or too
dark. In this case, adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance again.
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Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)
[AF Mode]
Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.
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Recording Mode:
Settings:
/
/
/
/
Taking front-on pictures of
people
Detected faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus
accordingly.
• AF area
(Face Detection)
Yellow : When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame
turns green when the camera is focused.
White : Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other
faces that are the same distance away as faces within
the yellow AF area are also focused.
Automatically locking the
focus on a moving subject
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.
(AF Tracking)
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 × to 11 × is 2 m (6.57 feet) to ∞)
Subject not centerd in
picture (AF area displayed
only when focused)
Focuses on up to 23 points in each AF area.
(23-area-focusing)
Determined position for
focus
1-area-focusing:
Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended
when focus is difficult to align)
Spot-focusing:
(1-area-focusing)
(Spot-focusing)
Focuses on smaller, limited area.
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In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF Mode setting is fixed to
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(1-area-focusing).
Use
(1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with
Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following cases:
[Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Food], [Aerial Photo], [Underwater] Scene Modes
(Spot-focusing).
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If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the
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.
(Face Detection)
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When AF Tracking does not work, focus will be on
(1-area-focusing).
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Cannot set to
in the following cases.
• [Panorama Assist], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], or [High
Dynamic] Scene Modes.
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Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)
[Quick AF]
Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject when camera blurring is
small even when shutter button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption)
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Recording Mode:
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or
if suddenly moving closer to subject.
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Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align.
The 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.
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[Face Recog.]
For details (→63).
[Metering Mode]
You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure.
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Recording Mode:
Settings:
Brightness measurement position
Conditions
Normal usage (produces balanced
pictures)
Multiple
Whole screen
Center
weighted
Center and surrounding area
Subject in center
Center and close surrounding area
Great difference between
brightness of subject and
background
Spot
(e.g. person in spotlight on stage,
backlighting)
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For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)
[i.Exposure]
Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is
significant contrast between background and subject.
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Recording Mode:
Settings: [LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]/[OFF]
[LOW], [STANDARD] and [HIGH] indicate the maximum range of correction.
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When [i.Exposure] works, the color of
changes.
Even if [Sensitivity] is set to [100], when [i.Exposure] is activated, pictures may be taken
at a higher ISO sensitivity than the setting.
[Min. Shtr Speed]
Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take
brighter pictures in dark locations.
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Recording Mode:
Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1]
Slower 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
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recommend that still pictures are taken in bright locations (
button is half-pressed if still picture will be dark).
displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO].
flashes red when shutter
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[i.Resolution]
Super resolution technology can be used to record still pictures with sharper outlines and
clearer resolution. Also, when [i.ZOOM] is set, the zoom ratio can be increased to about
1.3 with almost no deterioration of picture quality.
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Recording Mode:
Settings: [ON]/[i.ZOOM]/[OFF]
About i.ZOOM (→34)
The setting is fixed to [i.ZOOM] in
The setting is fixed to [ON] in [High Sens.] and [Hi-Speed Burst] Scene Modes, [OFF] in
[Flash Burst] and [Pin Hole] Scene Modes, and [i.ZOOM] in other Scene Modes.
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([Intelligent Auto] Mode).
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Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)
[Digital Zoom]
Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. For details
(→36)
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Recording Mode:
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set.
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[Burst]
Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken
while shutter button is held down.
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Recording Mode:
Settings:
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[Burst] setting
Speed
No. of pictures
Fine: Max. 3
Standard: Max. 5
No burst
Apporox. 1.9 pictures/sec.
(Burst)
[OFF]
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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 locations.
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[Auto Bracket] setting is canceled.
Settings will be stored even if power is turned off.
Burst is not available in the Scene Modes [Panorama Assist], [Flash Burst], [Hi-Speed
Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Pin Hole], and [Photo Frame].
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For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)
[Color Mode]
Set color effects.
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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].
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In
([Intelligent Auto]), only [STANDARD], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be set.
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Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)
[AF Assist Lamp]
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.
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Recording Mode:
Settings: [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter
button (
and larger AF area displayed)
[OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.)
The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.92 feet).
• Do not block the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close
range.
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes.
[Self Portrait], [Scenery], [Night Scenery], [Sunset], [Fireworks],
[Aerial Photo], [Underwater]
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AF Assist Lamp
[Red-Eye Removal]
Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash
Red-Eye Reduction ( ).
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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.
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[Stabilizer]
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
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Recording Mode:
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Setting fixed to [ON] in [Self Portrait] and [OFF] in [Starry Sky] Scene Modes.
Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective:
Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (also in the Digital Zoom range), fast-moving objects,
indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed)
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This is fixed at [ON] during motion picture recording.
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[Date Stamp]
Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture.
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Recording Mode:
Settings: [W/O TIME]/[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.
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Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures
with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.)
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[Clock Set]
Set the clock. Same function as that in [Setup] menu.
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Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures
Recording Mode:
For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17)
[Rec Quality]
For details (→62)
[Continuous AF]
Either allows the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fixes
the focus position at the start of recording.
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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.
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Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
When [Wind Cut] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality
will differ from that of normal recordings.
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Using Quick menu
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
Select
Press
(Finished)
Setting items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode.
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Entering Text
Use the cursor buttons to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene
Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register destinations in [Travel Date] etc.
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
displayed.
several times until the desired character type is
Cursor position
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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 [MENU/SET].
Press ▲▼◄► to select the correct text, and then press [MENU/SET].
When you are finished entering text, press ▲▼◄► to select
[Set] and press [MENU/SET]
A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face
Recog.] names)
The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the zoom lever.
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Viewing as list
Playback Mode:
(Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)
You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a
certain date (Calendar Playback).
Set to
Zoom lever
Set to multiple screen display
Date recorded Picture no.
Total no.
Scroll bar
Scrolls
with each
turn to W
side
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To restore
Turn to T side
(12 screens)
To change from
12/30-screen
display to single-
screen display
Select picture with
▲▼◄► and press
[MENU/SET]
(30 screens)
Selected date (First picture from the date)
• Select week with ▲▼ and
date with ◄►, and press
[MENU/SET] to display
that date’s pictures on a
12-screen display.
(Calendar screen)
Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. 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.
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Watching motion pictures
Playback Mode:
Motion pictures can be played back just as you view still pictures.
Set to
Select the motion picture and start
playback
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Motion picture recording time
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Operations during motion
picture playback
∗
When playback starts, the elapsed
playback time is displayed in the top right
of the screen.
Example: After 3 minutes and 30 seconds:
[3m30s]
▲:Pause/play
▼:Stop
◄:Fast rewind (2 steps)
Single-frame rewind
(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.
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Different playback methods
Playback Mode:
[Playback Mode]
Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.
Set to
Press [MENU/SET]
Display the screen for Playback
Mode selection
Select the method of playback
When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.
The [Playback Mode] automatically becomes [Normal Play] when the REC/PLAY switch
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is set to
and the power is turned on, or when switching from Recording Mode to
Playback Mode.
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Different playback methods [Playback Mode]
(Continued)
Playback Mode:
[Slide Show]
Automatically plays back still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing
on TV screen.
Select the playback method
• [All]
• [Picture Only]
• [Video Only]
• [Travel]: Play back only pictures that were recorded with the [Travel Date] or
[Location]
• [Category Selection]:
Select category and playback still pictures only.
(Select category with ▲▼◄► and press [MENU/SET].) (→90)
• [Favorite]: 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] /
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[URBAN] / [OFF]
[Setup]
[1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] / [3 SEC.] / [5 SEC.] (Only available when [Effect] is
[OFF])
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[Duration]
[Repeat]
[ON]/[OFF]
[AUTO]: With still pictures, music will play back, and with motion pictures,
audio will play back.
[Music]: Music effect will play back.
[Sound]
[Audio]: Audio is played back from motion pictures.
[OFF]: Music and audio will not play back.
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If [Video Only] was selected in step , [Effect] is fixed at [OFF]. Also, the duration cannot be
set.
Select [Start] with ▲ and press [MENU/SET]
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Operations during Slide Show
During motion picture playback
Pause/play
During still picture playback
Pause/play
Previous
Next
(While paused)
Previous
(While paused)
Next
Stop
Stop
Volume
down
Volume
up
Volume
down
Volume
up
When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a
screen effect.
Music effects cannot be added.
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Different playback methods [Playback Mode]
(Continued)
Playback Mode:
For switching [Playback Mode] procedure (→87)
[Filtering Play]
You can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures
in selected categories or to favourite pictures, and then view those pictures.
Select the refining method using ▲▼, and press [MENU/SET]
[Picture Only]
[Video Only]
[Travel]
Play back still pictures.
Play back motion pictures.
Play back pictures with [Travel Date] that have been set at the
time of their recording.
Select 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]/
[Night Portrait]
/
[Soft Skin]/[Transform]/[Self Portrait]/
/
/[Baby]/
[Scenery]/
/[Sunset]/
/[Aerial Photo]
[Night Portrait]/
/[Starry Sky]
/[Night Scenery]/
[Sports]/[Party]/[Candle Light]/[Fireworks]/[Beach]/ [Snow]/
[Aerial Photo]
[Baby]/
[Pet]
[Food]
[Underwater]
[Favorite]
Play back pictures set as [Favorite].
[Calendar]
Select the date from the calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day. (→85)
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Using the [Playback] menu
Playback Mode:
For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17).
You can set the recorded picture to upload to the image-sharing websites, edit the picture
(for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture.
• Depending on the Playback Mode, some [Playback] menu items are not displayed.
• New pictures are created after editing pictures with tools such as [Text Stamp] and
[Resize]. Before starting to edit, 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.
Press ▲▼ to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press
[MENU/SET]
Select picture and make setting
[SINGLE]
[MULTI]
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●
• To cancel → Press
[DISP.] again.
• To execute →
Press [MENU/SET].
Web upload setting
Web upload setting
• Press ◄ to select [Yes], and then
press [MENU/SET]
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Using the [Playback] menu (Continued)
Playback Mode:
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■
Uploading to image-sharing websites
When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies
on the card inside the camera. Connect the camera to your computer (→103) before
performing uploading operations. For more details, refer to (→105).
To clear all
Select [CANCEL] in step
and select [Yes].
May not be compatible with pictures taken on other devices.
Not available on cards with less than 512 MB.
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[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 title, delete all the characters in the character input screen.
Cannot be used with still pictures taken by other devices or motion pictures.
To print text, use [Text Stamp] or the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
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For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17)
[Text Stamp]
The recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the
[Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] are stamped on the still picture.
Press ▲▼ to select
Select the setting
[SINGLE] or [MULTI], and
then press [MENU/SET]
Select still picture
[SINGLE]
●
Select [OK]
[MULTI] (up to 50 pictures)
●
[Text
Stamp]
setting
Select whether to stamp
age
• To cancel → Press [DISP.] button
again.
• To execute → Press [MENU/SET].
• If [Name] is [OFF] in Step
,
this screen will not be displayed.
Select [Set]
Select [Yes]
(Screen varies according to picture
size, etc.)
Select the item
• When you have selected
[SINGLE], after step , press
[
/
] to return to the menu
screen.
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Using the [Playback] menu (Continued)
Playback Mode:
■
●
Items that can be stamped
[Shooting Date]
[W/O TIME]: Stamp the recording date
[WITH TIME]: Stamp the recording date and time
[Name]
: Stamp name registered in Face Recognition
: Stamp name registered in [Baby] or [Pet]
[Location]
[Travel Date]
[Title]
[ON]: Stamp Destination registered in [Setup]’s [Travel Date]
[ON]: Stamp Travel Date set in [Setup]’s [Travel Date]
[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.
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●
Text is difficult to read when stamped on pictures of 0.3 M or less.
Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still
pictures with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.)
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For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17)
[Resize]
Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc.
(Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.)
■
[SINGLE]
Select [SINGLE]
Select size
Current
size
Size after
change
Select [Yes]
Select still picture
• After confirmation, press
] to return to the
[
/
menu screen.
■
[MULTI]
Select [MULTI] in step
above
Select still picture
(up to 50 pictures)
Select size
Resize
setting
Number of pixels before/after
resizing
• To cancel →
Select number of pixels
after resizing
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 motion pictures, or still pictures with text stamp and date stamp.
May not be compatible with still pictures taken on other devices.
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Using the [Playback] menu (Continued)
Playback Mode:
[Cropping]
Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas.
Press ◄► to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET]
Select area to crop
Expand
Change
position
Crop
Press ◄ to select [Yes], and then press [MENU/SET]
Picture quality is reduced after cropping.
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●
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.
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For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17)
[Favorite]
By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can enjoy [Slide Show] or [Filtering
Play] of these pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites.
Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI]
Select picture and make setting
[SINGLE]
[MULTI]
●
●
• To cancel → Press
[MENU/SET] again.
Favorite picture setting
Favorite picture setting
■
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.
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Using the [Playback] menu (Continued)
Playback Mode:
[Print Set]
Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print-
compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility)
For more information visit:
http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm
Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI]
Select picture
[SINGLE]
[MULTI]
●
●
Set number of pictures
(repeat steps
and
when using [MULTI] (up to 999 pictures))
[SINGLE]
[MULTI]
●
●
Date print
set
Date print set
No. to print
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
the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera.
Date printing settings cannot be made for pictures with a [Text Stamp] applied.
Date print setting cannot be made for still pictures that have been taken with [Date
Stamp].
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For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17)
[Protect]
Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.
Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI]
Select picture and make setting
[SINGLE]
[MULTI]
●
●
• To cancel → Press
[MENU/SET] again.
Picture protected
Picture protected
■
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.
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Using the [Playback] menu (Continued)
Playback Mode:
[Face Rec Edit]
Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition.
Select [REPLACE] or
[DELETE]
Select the person to replace
for another
Select the picture
Select a person
Select [Yes]
• After setting, press [
the menu screen.
/
] to return to
• If [DELETE], go to step
• People whose Face Recognition
information has not been registered
cannot be selected.
When Face Recognition information is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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●
Pictures for which all Face Recognition information has been deleted are not
categorized in Face Recognition during [Category Selection].
Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures.
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For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17)
[Copy]
You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card.
Select the copy method (direction)
: Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step ).
: Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory.
Select picture with ◄ ► and press [MENU/SET] (for
)
Select [Yes]
• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET].
• After all the pictures are copied from the 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 copied from card to built-in memory (
).
The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying.
●
●
- [Print Set] - [Protect] - [Favorite]
Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied.
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Using with your PC
Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the
two together.
• Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.
For details, see the manual for your computer.
• If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message will be displayed
requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded
pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
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Computer specifications
Windows
98/98SE Me/2000
No
Macintosh
XP/Vista/7
OS 9/OS X
Can I use
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”?
∗
Yes
No
Can I copy still pictures
and Motion JPEG motion
pictures from my camera
to my computer via USB
connection cable?
Yes
OS 9.2.2
OS X (10.1 - 10.6)
No
Yes
• USB connection cables cannot be used with Windows 98/98SE, Mac OS 8.x, or older
versions of either, but still/motion pictures may still be copied with compatible SD
memory card reader/writers.
∗
Internet Explorer 6.0 or above must be installed.
Correct playback and operation depends on your computer’s environment and cannot
always be guaranteed.
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Copying still pictures and motion pictures
Getting Ready:
• Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler
(optional).
• Insert the card and turn on power. When importing pictures from the built-in memory,
remove any memory cards.
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)
USB connection cable
(always use cable supplied)
[Access] (sending data)
• Do not disconnect the USB connection
cable while [Access] is displayed.
Turn on power of both
camera and computer
Select [PC] on the camera
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.
A message may be displayed on
screen if [USB Mode] (→22) is set to
[PictBridge(PTP)]. Select [Cancel] to close
the screen, and set [USB Mode] to [PC].
Operate with your
computer
■
To cancel connection
Click “Safely Remove Hardware” in the Windows System Tray
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Using with your PC (Continued)
You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and
files into separate folders on your computer.
■
Folder and file names on computer
DCIM (Still pictures/motion pictures)
100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)
P1000001.JPG
Windows
:
●
●
JPG:
Still pictures
MOV:
Motion pictures
P1000999.JPG
Drives are displayed
in “My Computer” or
“Computer” folder.
101_PANA
:
999_PANA
1
∗
MISC (DPOF files, Favorite)
Macintosh
Drives are displayed
on the desktop.
(Displayed as
2
∗
AD_LUMIX (Folder for Web uploading)
LUMIXUP.EXE (Uploading tool)
“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME”,
or “Untitled”.)
1
∗
New folders are created in the following cases:
• When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999.
• When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example,
pictures taken with other cameras, etc.)
• When recording after performing [No.Reset].
Note that if files in the AD_LUMIX folder or its subfolders are deleted, pictures cannot
be uploaded to image-sharing websites.
2
∗
■
When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X
The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode] (→22) is set to
[PictBridge(PTP)].
• Only picture output can be performed.
• It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card.
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).
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●
Setting the [USB Mode] to [PC] removes the need to make the setting each time the
camera is connected to the computer.
For more details, consult your computer operating manual.
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Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer
After importing pictures to your computer, you can print or e-mail them.
Read the separate operating instructions for more information about the operating
environment and the installation.
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Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites
Using the uploading tool (LUMIX Image Uploader), you can upload still pictures and
motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube).
There is no need to copy pictures to your computer or install specialized software.
Uploading pictures from the camera is easy with a computer connected to a network,
even when you are away from your regular computing environment.
• This tool supports only computers that run on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and
Windows 7.
(To 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 start automatically.
Select the upload destination
• Do the further steps in accordance with the instructions displayed on the computer
screen.
Because YouTube and Facebook services and specifications are subject to change,
operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future. Available services and
screens are subject to change without notice.
●
(This service is available as of December 1, 2010)
Do not upload pictures protected by copyright except when you are the copyright holder
or permission has been obtained from the corresponding copyright holder.
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Printing
You can connect directly to a PictBridge-
compatible printer for printing.
Turn on power of camera
and printer
Getting Ready:
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.
• Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect
the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler
(optional).
• Insert the card and turn on power. When
copying pictures from the built-in memory,
remove any memory cards.
• Adjust the print quality or other settings on
your printer, as needed.
Select [PictBridge(PTP)]
on the camera
• Do not disconnect the USB connection cable
when the cable disconnection icon
(displayed with some printers).
is displayed
When [Connecting to PC…] is
displayed, cancel the connection and
set [USB Mode] (→22) to either [Select
on connection] or
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty
operation.)
[PictBridge(PTP)].
Press ◄► to select a
picture to print and press
[MENU/SET]
Select [Print start]
• Print settings (→108)
USB connection cable
(always use cable supplied)
■
To cancel print Press [MENU/SET].
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Disconnect USB connection cable after printing.
Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards.
When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds.
Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable (recharge the battery before
reconnecting).
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Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card.
For details, see the manual for your printer.
Printing multiple pictures
Select [Multi Print] in
Select item
Print
step
on the previous
(See below for details)
(Previous page
)
page
• [Multi Select]
:
Scroll between pictures with ▲▼◄►, select pictures to print
with the [DISP.] button. (Press [DISP.] button again to release
selection.)
Press [MENU/SET] when selection is complete.
• [Select All]
:Print all pictures.
• [Print Set (DPOF)] :Print pictures selected in [Print Set].
• [Favorite]
:Print pictures selected as [Favorite].
(The setting is displayed only when there are pictures that have
been set as [Favorite].)
Select [Yes] if print confirmation screen is displayed.
●
●
●
An orange 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 for numbers of
copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store.
• When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store
can accept this size.
Using computer:Print settings for recording date and text information can be made
using the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
Using printer :Recording date can be printed by setting [Print Set] on the camera,
or by setting [Print with Date] (→110) to [ON] when connecting to a
printer compatible with date printing.
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Printing (Continued)
Making print settings on the camera
(Make settings before selecting [Print start])
Select item
Select setting
Item
Settings
[Print with
[ON]/[OFF]
Date]
[Num.of
prints]
Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)
[A3]
(297×420 mm)
(printer takes priority)
[L/3.5”×5”] (89×127 mm)
[10×15 cm] (100×150 mm)
[4”×6”]
[8”×10”]
[LETTER]
[CARD SIZE](54×85.6 mm)
(101.6×152.4 mm)
(203.2 ×254 mm)
(216×279.4 mm)
[2L/5”×7”]
(127×178 mm)
[Paper Size]
[POSTCARD] (100×148 mm)
[16:9]
[A4]
(101.6×180.6 mm)
(210 ×297 mm)
[Page
Layout]
(printer takes priority) /
(1 picture, with border) /
(1 picture, no border) /
(2 pictures) / (4 pictures)
Items only compatible with the printer may be displayed.
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●
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
settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)
[Print with Date] and [Num.of prints] are not shown when you have selected [Print
Set] settings.
Even with completed [Print Set] settings, dates may not be printed, depending on
the shop or printer used.
When setting [Print with Date] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the
printer (printer settings may be prioritized).
and make
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Viewing on TV screen
Getting Ready:
• Set [TV Aspect]. (→23)
• Turn off both camera and TV.
Connect camera to TV
Turn on TV
You can view pictures on a TV screen by
connecting your camera to your TV with the
AV cable (supplied).
Set to auxiliary input.
●
Turn on camera
Also consult TV operating manual.
●
Set REC/PLAY switch to
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty
operation.)
Yellow: To video socket
White: To audio socket
AV cable
(always use cable supplied)
■
When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot
Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot
• Still pictures only can be played back.
• To play motion pictures on other televisions, please connect the camera to 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.)
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●
Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly.
Change settings for picture mode on TV if aspect ratios are incorrect on widescreen or
high-definition televisions.
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List of LCD monitor displays
In recording
1
2
3
4
18
17
5
6
7
16
15
14
13
8
12
11
10
9
1 Recording Mode (→26)
10
2 Picture Size (→70)
Recording quality (→62)
Focus range (→44)
Zoom (→32)/Macro Zoom (→43)
3 Quality (→71)
Flash (→40)
Optical Image Stabilizer (→80)/
Jitter alert (→30)
White Balance (→72)
Color Mode (→79)
11 ISO Sensitivity (→71)
Aperture value/Shutter speed (→30, 48, 49, 50)
Minimum shutter speed (→77)
12 Exposure Compensation (→46)
AF Tracking (→29, 74)
4 Battery capacity (→15)
AF Assist Lamp (→80)
5 Burst Mode (→78)
Auto Bracket (→47)
Macro recording (→42)
i.Exposure (→77)
Metering Mode (→76)
13 Current date/time (→16)
14 Age in years/months (→56, 65)
Destination settings (→68)
Wind Cut (→82)
15 Travel elapsed days (→68)
LCD Mode (→20)
6 Focus (→31)
7 AF area (→31)
Elapsed recording time (→61)
∗
8 Histogram (→39)
9 Self-timer Mode (→45)
XXhXXmXXs
16 Date Stamp (→81)
17 Save destination (→14)
Recording state
18 Number of recordable pictures (→15)
Available recording time (→61)
∗
RXXhXXmXXs
∗
[h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and
“second”.
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Press the [DISP.] button to change display (→39).
In playback
1
2
3
4
5
10
9
6
8
7
1 Playback Mode (→87)
6 Histogram (→39)
Destination 2 (→68)
∗
2 Protected picture (→99)
Favorites (→97)
Text stamped display (→93)
Date Stamp (→81)
Color Mode (→79)
Picture size (→70)
Quality (→71)
7
Name 2 (→56, 65)
∗
Title 2 (→92)
Recording information
Recorded date and time
Destination settings (→69)
∗
8 LCD Mode (→20)
Travel elapsed days (→68)
3 Battery capacity (→15)
4 Picture number/Total pictures (→37)
9 Folder/File number (→22, 37, 104)
Save destination (→14)
Cable disconnection warning icon (→106)
Elapsed playback time (→86)
1
∗
XXhXXmXXs
Motion picture recording time (→86)
5 Quantity of pictures to print (→98)
1
∗
XXhXXmXXs
10 Motion pictures (→86)
1 [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and
∗
“second”.
2 The order of priority for display is location
name information, title, destination, name
([Baby]/[Pet]), name ([Face Recog.]).
∗
Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.
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Message displays
[This memory card cannot be used]
A MultiMediaCard was inserted.
→ Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card.
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[Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted]
Non-DCF pictures (→37) cannot be deleted.
→ Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→23)
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[No additional selections can be made]
The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has exceeded.
More than 999 pictures have been set as favorites.
The number of pictures allowing [Title Edit], [Text Stamp] or [Resize] (multiple settings) at once has
exceeded.
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[Cannot be set on this picture]
[Print Set], [Title Edit], or [Text Stamp] cannot be made for non-DCF pictures (→37).
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[Please turn camera off and then on again] [System Error]
The lens is not working correctly.
→ Turn on power again.
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(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains)
[Some pictures cannot be copied] [Copy could 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)
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→ 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 card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
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[Built-In Memory Error] [Format built-in memory?]
Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
→ Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted.
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[Memory Card Error] [Format this card?]
The card format cannot be used with this camera.
→ Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→23)
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[Insert SD card again] [Try another card]
Access to card has failed.
→ Insert card again.
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Try with a different card.
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[Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?]
Card is not of SD standard.
When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are
supported.
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Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.
[Read Error]/[Write Error] [Please check the card]
Data read has failed.
→ Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→12).
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Data write has failed.
→ Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.
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Card may possibly be damaged.
Try with a different card.
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[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card]
If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class (→14), the data writing
speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on the memory card and
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formatting it (→23).
Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.
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[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)
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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 (supplied) is connected to the camera.
→ To remove message immediately → Press [MENU/SET].
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→ To change aspect ratio → Change [TV Aspect] (→23).
USB connection cable (supplied) is only connected to the camera.
→ Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.
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[This battery cannot be used]
Use a genuine Panasonic battery.
Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.
→ Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
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Q&A
Troubleshooting
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on.
Battery is not inserted correctly (→12), or needs recharging.
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LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.
[Sleep Mode] is activated. (→21)
→ Press shutter button halfway to release.
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Battery needs recharging.
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Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on.
Battery needs recharging.
[Sleep Mode] is activated. (→21)
→ Press shutter button halfway to release.
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Recording
Cannot record pictures.
REC/PLAY switch is not set to
Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→38).
(record).
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Recorded pictures look white.
Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
→ Turn on power to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
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Lens is foggy.
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Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
Adjust the exposure (→46).
[Min. Shtr Speed] is set to fast speeds, e.g. [1/250] (→77).
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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.
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Focus not aligned correctly.
Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to Recording Mode.)
Subject outside of focus range.
Caused by jitter or subject movement (→80).
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Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective.
Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer is less effective.
→ Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
●
Use a tripod and the self-timer (→45) when using slower shutter speed with [Min. Shtr Speed].
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Try checking these items (→114 - 119) first.
(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems.
Try using [Reset] in [Setup] menu in Recording Mode (→22).)
Recording (Continued)
Cannot use [Auto Bracket].
Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.
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Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
(Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)
→ Lower [Sensitivity] (→71).
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→ Set [Color Mode] to [NATURAL] (→79).
→ Take pictures in brighter locations.
Camera is set to [High Sens.] or [Hi-Speed Burst] Scene Modes.
(Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)
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Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly
changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault.
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Red banding 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
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recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.
We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such as sunlight when taking
pictures.
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Motion picture recording stops midway.
Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording may end midway.
If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class (→14), the data writing
speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on the memory card and
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●
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formatting it (→23).
The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails)
If the color of the subject is similar to that of its background, AF Tracking may not function. Set the
AF area to those colors specific to the subject by aligning that area with the AF area. (→74)
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LCD monitor
LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording.
LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods.
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Brightness is unstable.
Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
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(Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes
because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of
the camera and is not a malfunction.
Monitor flickers indoors.
Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluorescent lighting).
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Monitor is too bright/too dark.
[LCD Mode] is activated. (→20)
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Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when
touched.
This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so there is no need to worry.
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Flash
No flash emitted.
Flash set to [Forced Flash Off]
(→40).
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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].
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Multiple flashes are emitted.
Red-Eye Reduction is active (→40). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.)
The Scene Mode is set to [Flash Burst].
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Playback
Pictures have been rotated.
[Rotate Disp.] is set to
.
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Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures.
REC/PLAY switch is not set to
No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if
not).
(play).
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Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot be played back on the
camera.
The Playback Mode has been changed.
→ Set Playback Mode to [Normal Play] (→87).
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Playback (Continued)
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.
Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.
Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with low battery.
→ Use [Format] to delete (→23).
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Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback.
Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.
[Clock Set] is incorrect (→16).
(Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copied to computer and then
back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
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White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may
●
appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of dust in the air. This is
not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position
differ in every picture.
[Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen.
The pictures may have been recorded on another device. If so, they may be displayed with poor
picture quality.
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Blacken red areas of recorded pictures.
When digital red-eye correction (
skin-colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red
areas.
,
,
) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has
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→ 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 sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during
motion picture recording; this is not a fault.
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Motion pictures taken by this camera cannot be played in other cameras.
DMC-ZS9:
The sound recording specifications on this model have been changed to improve audio quality.
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For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [Motion JPEG] may not be played back with
∗
Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) .
(Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back on this
model.)
∗
Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS series).
DMC-ZS8/DMC-TZ18:
In some cases, motion pictures taken by this camera cannot be played back by digital cameras from
other companies, nor can they also cannot be played in Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) that
were sold before July 2008.
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Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued)
TV, computer, printer
No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored.
Not connected correctly (→109).
The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.
Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (DMC-ZS8PU/DMC-TZ18PR only.) (→23)
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TV screen display different to LCD monitor.
Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
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Cannot play motion pictures on TV.
Card is inserted into TV.
→ Connect the camera and TV with the AV cable (supplied) and play motion pictures on camera
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(→109)
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.
Check [TV Aspect] settings (→23).
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Cannot send pictures to computer.
Not connected correctly (→103).
Check whether computer has recognized camera.
Set [USB Mode] to [PC] (→22).
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Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory).
Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with card in place.
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The card is not recognized by the computer.
(You are using an SDXC Memory Card.)
Make sure your computer supports SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card, but do not
format it.
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→ 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 YouTube or Facebook cannot be performed properly.
→ Confirm that the login information (login ID, user name, e-mail address and password) is correct.
→ Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet.
→ Confirm that the resident software (such as anti-virus software and the firewall, etc.) is not
blocking access to YouTube or Facebook.
→ Check the YouTube or Facebook site.
Cannot print when connecting to printer.
Printer not compatible with PictBridge.
Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)] (→22).
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The edges of pictures are cut off when printing.
Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing.
(Consult printer operating manual.)
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The pictures were recorded in
→ If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.
aspect ratio.
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Others
Menu not displayed in desired language.
Change [Language] setting (→24).
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Camera rattles if shaken.
This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
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Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations.
[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] (→80).
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AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated.
[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF].
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Camera is hot.
Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.
●
Lens makes a clicking noise.
When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also
change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.
(Does not affect recording.)
●
Clock is incorrect.
Camera has been left for a long period.
→ Reset the clock (→16).
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It takes too long to set (clock will be behind by the same lapse of time.).
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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.
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Zoom movement stops momentarily.
The zoom movement stops momentarily during Extended Optical Zoom and i.Zoom operation, but
this is not a malfunction.
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Zoom does not reach the maximum ratio.
If the zoom ratio stops at 3 ×, [Macro Zoom] has been set. (→43)
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File numbers are not recorded in sequence.
File numbers are reset when new folders are created (→104).
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File numbers have jumped backwards.
Battery was removed/inserted with power on.
(Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly recorded.)
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When no operation is performed for a while, the demo is suddenly displayed.
This is the Automatic Demo Mode that introduces the features of this camera. Press [MENU/SET] to
return to the previous screen.
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Usage cautions and notes
When in use
Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and 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
the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (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
cause surface damage or coating to peel).
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Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the summer.
It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, and may cause a
fire and the battery to burst due to the high temperature.
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Caring for your camera
To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet,
and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the
outer casing and finish of the camera.
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●
If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully.
Do not touch the lens barrier.
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When not using for a while
Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is
removed to prevent damage through over-discharge).
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Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.
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Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in a drawer, etc. Store batteries
in cool (15 °C - 25 °C (59 °F - 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40 %RH - 60 %RH) and
no major temperature changes.
Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.
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Memory cards
To prevent damage to cards and data
• Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity.
• Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
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• Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.
When disposing of/transferring memory cards
●
• If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera or computer, this only
changes the file 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 the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage
the monitor.
●
In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor
may be slightly less responsive than normal immediately after startup. Normal
brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up.
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Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.
This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01%
of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the
built-in memory or a card.
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Usage cautions and notes (Continued)
Lens
If lens is dirty:
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Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently 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.
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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.)
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Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.)
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Personal Information
If names or birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode or in the [Face Recog.] function, personal
information will be contained in the camera and the pictures that have been taken.
Disclaimer
●
• Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static
electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result
of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera
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• 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 returned to the
initial purchase state.
• If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction,
consult with the dealer or nearest Service Center.
When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see “When disposing of/
transferring memory cards” in the previous section.
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