Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz8 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

Operating Instructions 
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-TZ10
DMC-TZ9
DMC-TZ8
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Quick start guide Contents
The battery is not charged 
when the camera is 
shipped. Charge the 
battery and set the Clock 
before use.
When you do not use the 
card (optional), you can 
record or play back pictures 
on the built-in memory (→16).Charge the battery
Insert the battery and 
the card
Turn on the power
Set REC/PLAY switch 
to 
Set the mode dial to 
Press the shutter button and take pictures
Press halfway 
(press lightly to focus)Press fully 
(press the button all the...

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Contents (Continued)
 Application (Record)
Changing recording information 
display .................................................. 46
Taking pictures with flash ................... 47
Taking close-up pictures .................... 49
 ‘Tele macro’ function ............................. 49 [MACRO ZOOM]..................................... 50
Positioning camera and subject 
within accessible range for focus 
alignment .............................................. 51
Taking...

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Before use
  ■Do a test shot first!
Check first to see if you can take pictures 
and record sounds (motion pictures/still 
pictures with audio) successfully.
  ■We will not compensate for failed/
lost recording or for direct/indirect 
damage.
Panasonic will not provide compensation 
even if damage is caused by faults with 
camera or card.
  ■ 
Carefully observe copyright laws.
  • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or 
discs or other published or broadcast 
material for purposes...

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Names of parts Before use
 (Continued)
Cursor button
[MENU/SET](menu display/set/finish) (→20)
Left cursor button (◄)  • Self-timer (→52)
Down cursor button (▼)  • Macro Mode (→49)
  • AF Lock (AF Tracking) (→36, 99)
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door (→14)
Release lever (→14)
Hand strap eyelet
We recommend 
using the supplied 
hand strap to 
avoid dropping 
the camera.
Camera ON/OFF switch (→17)
Shutter button (→34)
Mode dial (→31)
Flash (→47)
Self-timer indicator (→52)/
AF...

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  Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) 
Names of parts
Cursor button
  ■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...

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Charging battery (Continued)
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time
Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or [LCD MODE] are used frequently; or in colder 
climates.
The number of recordable pictures and the recording time will also be reduced if the GPS 
function is operating. 
  ■Recording still pictures
Number of recordable picturesApprox. 300 pictures  Approx. 340 pictures By CIPA standard
Recording timeApprox. 150 min  Approx. 170 min 
  ●Recording...

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  Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the [OPEN] position 
and open the lid
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Completely insert battery 
and card
  • Battery: Push in until the lever is locked
  • Memory card: Push in until it clicks
Close lid
Slide to the [LOCK] position.
  ■To remove
  •To remove battery:  •To remove card:
move lever in 
direction of arrow.
Leverpress down in 
centre.
  ●Always use genuine Panasonic...

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
 (Continued)  Setting the Clock( The Clock is not set when the 
camera is shipped.)
  Remaining battery and memory capacity
Pictures remaining ( →174,   →176) Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in 
memory)
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. (→11 )
When in operation
 (Card) or  (Built-in memory) are...

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Setting the Clock (Continued)  Setting the Clock( The Clock is not set when the 
camera is shipped.)
If automatically correcting time of day, select [YES] 
  • To manually set date and time →select [NO].
  • To return to the previous screen, press .
When [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] is displayed, press 
[MENU/SET]
Set your home area
City or area 
name Current time
Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The current time and home area are set. 
  • [GPS SETTING] turns [ON]. (→85)...