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Install it on the operation of this product, please read it. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo P VQT3H25 M0111KZ0 DMC-ZS9 DMC-ZS8 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely. Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Model No.
Install it on the operation of this product, please read it. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo P VQT3H25 M0111KZ0 DMC-ZS9 DMC-ZS8 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely. Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Model No.
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... private use , recording of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to retain this Owner's Manual. Carefully observe copyright laws. ••Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or ...your convenient Camera information source. Please take the time to recycle this battery. Please note that is on the tag located on how to fill in this manual as your Camera. Model No. Serial No. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, ...
... private use , recording of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to retain this Owner's Manual. Carefully observe copyright laws. ••Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or ...your convenient Camera information source. Please take the time to recycle this battery. Please note that is on the tag located on how to fill in this manual as your Camera. Model No. Serial No. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, ...
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.../TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-ZS9/ DMC-ZS8 Responsible party: P anasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of North...
.../TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-ZS9/ DMC-ZS8 Responsible party: P anasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of North...
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... ••USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ••DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. If ...windows closed. 4 VQT3H25 (ENG) REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ■■Product identification marking Product Digital camera Battery charger Bottom Bottom Location ■■About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) •• Use the specified unit to direct sunlight for a long period of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. CAUTION Danger of time with water. Replace...
... ••USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ••DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. If ...windows closed. 4 VQT3H25 (ENG) REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ■■Product identification marking Product Digital camera Battery charger Bottom Bottom Location ■■About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) •• Use the specified unit to direct sunlight for a long period of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. CAUTION Danger of time with water. Replace...
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... stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. •• If you use this unit on top of or near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound. •• Recorded data...
... stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. •• If you use this unit on top of or near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound. •• Recorded data...
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... use Basics Standard accessories 7 Names of parts 8 Cursor button 9 Preparations Charging the battery 10 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery 12 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory 13 Setting the clock 14 Setting the menu 15 Selecting the Recording Mode 16 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode 17 AF Tracking 18 Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode 19 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play 20 Deleting pictures 20 Others Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 21 Specifications 23 Optional accessories 26 Digital...
... use Basics Standard accessories 7 Names of parts 8 Cursor button 9 Preparations Charging the battery 10 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery 12 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory 13 Setting the clock 14 Setting the menu 15 Selecting the Recording Mode 16 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode 17 AF Tracking 18 Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode 19 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play 20 Deleting pictures 20 Others Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 21 Specifications 23 Optional accessories 26 Digital...
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... install the software on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. Part numbers are optional. You can record or play back pictures on your PC. ••Owner's Manual ••Cards are as of children. 7 (ENG) VQT3H25 Hand strap VFC4297 USB connection cable K1HY08YY0017 Battery charger DE-A65B AV cable K1HY08YY0018 Battery charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. Battery pack DMW-BCG10PP ••Charge the battery...
... install the software on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. Part numbers are optional. You can record or play back pictures on your PC. ••Owner's Manual ••Cards are as of children. 7 (ENG) VQT3H25 Hand strap VFC4297 USB connection cable K1HY08YY0017 Battery charger DE-A65B AV cable K1HY08YY0018 Battery charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. Battery pack DMW-BCG10PP ••Charge the battery...
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...;●When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the tripod is stable. REC/PLAY switch [E.ZOOM] button Tripod receptacle ••Ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC5; optional) are used. 8 VQT3H25 (ENG) Names of parts Zoom lever LCD monitor [EXPOSURE] button [DISP.] button [Q.MENU]/[ / ] (Delete/Return) button Camera ON/OFF switch Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Speaker Microphone ●●The DMC-ZS9 has a stereo microphone.
...;●When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the tripod is stable. REC/PLAY switch [E.ZOOM] button Tripod receptacle ••Ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC5; optional) are used. 8 VQT3H25 (ENG) Names of parts Zoom lever LCD monitor [EXPOSURE] button [DISP.] button [Q.MENU]/[ / ] (Delete/Return) button Camera ON/OFF switch Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Speaker Microphone ●●The DMC-ZS9 has a stereo microphone.
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... illustrations and screens in this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket ●●We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. ●●If the power supply is of the DMC-ZS8. The...
... illustrations and screens in this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket ●●We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. ●●If the power supply is of the DMC-ZS8. The...
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... recording. ••Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of recordable pictures or available operating time may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in progress (approx. 130 min. Figures may vary according to the electrical outlet Charging light ([CHARGE]) On: C harging in colder climates. 11 (ENG) VQT3H25 The number of the battery decreases. Connect the charger...
... recording. ••Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of recordable pictures or available operating time may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in progress (approx. 130 min. Figures may vary according to the electrical outlet Charging light ([CHARGE]) On: C harging in colder climates. 11 (ENG) VQT3H25 The number of the battery decreases. Connect the charger...
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... Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ■■Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB) ●●The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. ●●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■■Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card...
... Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ■■Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB) ●●The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. ●●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■■Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card...
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...;●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP). ●●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of arrow. ••To remove card: press down in direction of this product. ●●Insert the card fully, otherwise it may be damaged. 12 VQT3H25 (ENG) Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF and...
...;●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP). ●●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of arrow. ••To remove card: press down in direction of this product. ●●Insert the card fully, otherwise it may be damaged. 12 VQT3H25 (ENG) Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF and...
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Example: Setting [LCD Mode] from [OFF] to the [Setup] menu Select [Setup], and press [MENU/SET]. Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to close the menu 15 (ENG) VQT3H25 Press ▲▼ to select [LCD Mode] and then press [MENU/SET] ••Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to in a different way. Press ▲▼ to select and then press [MENU/SET] to set Press [ / ] several times to operate the menus.
Example: Setting [LCD Mode] from [OFF] to the [Setup] menu Select [Setup], and press [MENU/SET]. Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to close the menu 15 (ENG) VQT3H25 Press ▲▼ to select [LCD Mode] and then press [MENU/SET] ••Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to in a different way. Press ▲▼ to select and then press [MENU/SET] to set Press [ / ] several times to operate the menus.
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Selecting the Recording Mode Turn on the power ( ) Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial ( ) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. [Program AE] Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. [Aperture-Priority] Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. [Shutter-Priority] Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. [Manual Exposure] Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture...
Selecting the Recording Mode Turn on the power ( ) Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial ( ) [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. [Program AE] Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. [Aperture-Priority] Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. [Shutter-Priority] Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. [Manual Exposure] Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture...
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... × is displayed at the point on the power ( ) Shutter button Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Set the mode dial ( ) to Take pictures Press halfway (press lightly and focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ••If jitter becomes noticeable, use both hands, keep your arms close to your body, and stand with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically...
... × is displayed at the point on the power ( ) Shutter button Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch ( ) to Set the mode dial ( ) to Take pictures Press halfway (press lightly and focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ••If jitter becomes noticeable, use both hands, keep your arms close to your body, and stand with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically...
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...: Red (flash) ••Press ▼ to cancel. 18 VQT3H25 (ENG) Align the AF Tracking frame with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: ■■Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. Press▲ AF Tracking icon AF Tracking frame ••Press ▲ again to cancel. The type of...
...: Red (flash) ••Press ▼ to cancel. 18 VQT3H25 (ENG) Align the AF Tracking frame with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: ■■Automatic Scene Detection Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. Press▲ AF Tracking icon AF Tracking frame ••Press ▲ again to cancel. The type of...
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... the card, the available recording time will be used during recording. Sound recording is monaural (DMC-ZS8) or stereo (DMCZS9).) Zoom can be recorded. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of 2 GB.) 19 (ENG) VQT3H25 Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch to Set the mode dial to Start recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Press halfway Press fully (Adjust the focus) (start recording) End recording Press fully Elapsed recording time ●●Immediately release the shutter button...
... the card, the available recording time will be used during recording. Sound recording is monaural (DMC-ZS8) or stereo (DMCZS9).) Zoom can be recorded. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of 2 GB.) 19 (ENG) VQT3H25 Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch to Set the mode dial to Start recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Press halfway Press fully (Adjust the focus) (start recording) End recording Press fully Elapsed recording time ●●Immediately release the shutter button...
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Double click the "Owner's Manual" shortcut icon on the operation of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the desktop 21 (ENG) VQT3H25 Install it on your PC to read it. ■■For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied) Click the "Owner's Manual" Select the desired language and then click "Owner's Manual" to install To return to the install menu. See next page.
Double click the "Owner's Manual" shortcut icon on the operation of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the desktop 21 (ENG) VQT3H25 Install it on your PC to read it. ■■For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied) Click the "Owner's Manual" Select the desired language and then click "Owner's Manual" to install To return to the install menu. See next page.
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....3 (Max. Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.1 W Consumption When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective 14,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33" CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 16 x zoom f=4.3 mm to 68.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to ∞) Scene Mode There may be difference in above settings. W) to F5...
....3 (Max. Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.1 W Consumption When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective 14,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33" CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 16 x zoom f=4.3 mm to 68.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to ∞) Scene Mode There may be difference in above settings. W) to F5...
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... LCD monitor 3.0" TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 230,400 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %) Flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.0 m (16.4 feet) (Wide) Microphone Stereo (DMC-ZS9) Monaural (DMC-ZS8) Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard)/DPOF corresponding Motion pictures...
... LCD monitor 3.0" TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 230,400 dots) (field of view ratio about 100 %) Flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.0 m (16.4 feet) (Wide) Microphone Stereo (DMC-ZS9) Monaural (DMC-ZS8) Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard)/DPOF corresponding Motion pictures...