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 
way to record)
  ■To play back the pictures
Previous Next 1.  Set REC/PLAY switch 
to 
.
2.  Select the picture you 
want to view.
 Before use
Before use .............................................. 6Read first ....................................................... 6
To prevent damage, malfunctions, 
and faults ....................................................... 7
About GPS 
 ........................................... 8
Standard Accessories ........................... 8
Names of parts
  ............................... 9Cursor button ................................................ 9
Names of parts   ....................... 10Cursor button .............................................. 10
 Preparations
Charging battery .................................. 11Guidelines for number of recordable 
pictures and recording time ......................... 12
Inserting and removing the card 
(optional)/the battery ........................... 14
Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of 
battery ......................................................... 15
Picture save destination 
(cards and built-in memory) ........................ 16
Remaining battery and memory capacity .... 16
Setting the Clock  ......................... 17To change time setting ................................ 18
Setting the Clock   ................... 19
Setting the menu ................................. 20
Menu type ................................................... 21
 Using the [SETUP] menu ............... 22[CLOCK SET]/[BEEP]/[VOLUME]/[CUST.SET MEM.] ................................. 22[LCD MODE]/[DISPLAY SIZE]/[GUIDE LINE]/[HISTOGRAM] .......... 23 [REC AREA] /[ECONOMY] .......................................... 24[AUTO REVIEW]/[ZOOM RESUME]/[NO.RESET] .......................................... 25[RESET]/[USB MODE]/[VIDEO OUT]/[TV ASPECT] ............. 26[HDMI MODE]  /[VIERA Link]   .......................... 27[VERSION DISP.]/[FORMAT]/[LANGUAGE] ......................................... 28 [DEMO MODE] ..................................... 29
 Basics
Basic shooting operation  ........... 30Taking still pictures ...................................... 30
Recording motion pictures .......................... 30
Holding the camera ..................................... 31
Mode dial ..................................................... 31
Basic shooting operation   ...... 32Taking still pictures ...................................... 32
Recording motion pictures ( only) .......... 32
Holding the camera ..................................... 33
Mode dial ..................................................... 33
Taking pictures with automatic 
settings ................................................. 34
About Happy colours ................................... 36
Face Detection and Face Recognition ........ 36
AF Tracking ................................................. 36
Taking pictures with your own 
settings ................................................. 37
Align focus for desired composition ............ 38
Orientation detection function ..................... 38
Taking pictures with zoom .................. 39[i.ZOOM] ...................................................... 41
Easy Zoom   .................................. 42[DIGITAL ZOOM] ................................... 43
Viewing your pictures 
[NORMAL PLAY] .................................. 44
Deleting pictures ................................. 45
To delete multiple (up to 50) or 
all pictures ................................................... 45 
						

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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 pictures with self-timer ........... 52
Taking pictures with Exposure 
Compensation ...................................... 53
Recording while exposure is changed 
automatically ([AUTO BRACKET]) ..... 54
Taking pictures by automatically 
changing the aspect ratio 
[MULTI ASPECT] .................................. 55
Determine aperture and record 
[APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode ............ 56
Determine shutter speed and record 
[SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode ............... 57
Determine aperture and shutter 
speed and record 
[MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode ............. 58
Register your own settings and record 
[CUSTOM] Mode .................................. 59
 [CUST.SET MEM.]  .............................. 59
[CUSTOM]  .................................................. 60
Taking pictures according to the scene 
[SCENE MODE] .................................... 61
[PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[TRANSFORM]/[SELF PORTRAIT] ................................. 62[SCENERY]/[PANORAMA ASSIST]/[SPORTS] .............................................. 63[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[FOOD]/[PARTY] ................................................. 64[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY]/[PET]/[SUNSET] .............................................. 65[HIGH SENS.]/[HI-SPEED BURST]............................... 66[FLASH BURST]/[STARRY SKY] ..... 67
[FIREWORKS]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]/[AERIAL PHOTO]/[PIN HOLE] ......... 68[FILM GRAIN]/[HIGH DYNAMIC] ..... 69[PHOTO FRAME]/[UNDERWATER] ................................... 70
Registering commonly used scenes 
[MY SCN MODE]/
[MY SCENE MODE] .............................. 71
Taking motion pictures 
 ............... 72Recordable time on 2 GB SD memory 
card  ............................................................ 74
Taking motion pictures 
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode   ..... 76 [REC QUALITY]  ................................... 77
Recording with the Face Recognition 
function [FACE RECOG.] .................... 78
Registering face pictures  ............................ 79
Editing or deleting information about 
registered persons  ..................................... 81
Automatically register face pictures  ........... 82
Setting recognition sensitivity ...................... 83
Recording the place of recording with 
GPS  ............................................... 84[GPS SETTING] .......................................... 85
Change the recorded place name 
information .................................................. 87
Changing the display of location name 
information .................................................. 88
Using GPS to set the Clock  ........................ 89
Useful features for travel 
[TRAVEL MODE] .................................. 90
 [TRAVEL DATE]  ........................... 90 [TRAVEL DATE]   .................... 91
[LOCATION] ................................................ 92
 [WORLD TIME]  .................................... 93
Using the [REC] menu ......................... 95 [PICTURE SIZE]/ [REC QUALITY]   .................... 95 [QUALITY]/ [ASPECT RATIO]/ [INTELLIGENT ISO] ............................. 96 [SENSITIVITY] ...................................... 97 [WHITE BALANCE] .............................. 98 [FACE RECOG.]/ [AF MODE] ......... 99 [PRE AF]/ [METERING MODE] ..... 101 [I.EXPOSURE]/ [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .......................... 102 [BURST]/ [I.RESOLUTION] ........... 103
 [DIGITAL ZOOM]/ [CONTINUOUS AF]  / [COLOR EFFECT] .............................. 104 [PICT.ADJ.]/ [STABILIZER] ........... 105 [AUDIO REC.]/ [AF ASSIST LAMP]/ [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ....................... 106 [CLOCK SET] ..................................... 107
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu  ..................................................... 108 [REC MODE]/ [REC QUALITY] ..... 108 [CONTINUOUS AF]/ [WIND CUT] ........................................ 109
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures 
[CLIPBOARD] Mode .......................... 110
Taking clipboard pictures ........................... 110
Viewing clipboard pictures  ....................... 110
Zoom Mark ................................................ 111
[CLIPBOARD] menu ................................. 111
Using Quick menu ............................. 112
Entering Text ...................................... 113
 Application (View)
Viewing as list (Multi Playback/
Calendar Playback) ........................... 114
Watching motion pictures/
still pictures with audio ..................... 115
Capturing still pictures from motion 
pictures 
 ...................................... 116
Splitting up motion pictures 
 ..... 117
Different playback methods 
[PLAYBACK MODE] ........................... 118
 [SLIDE SHOW] ................................... 119 [MODE PLAY]  ............................ 120 [GPS AREA PLAY]  ..................... 121 [TRAVEL PLAY] .................................. 122 [CATEGORY PLAY] ............................ 124 [FAVORITE PLAY] .............................. 125
Using the [PLAYBACK] menu .......... 126 [CALENDAR]/ [TITLE EDIT] .......... 126 [PLACE-NAME EDIT] / [VIDEO DIVIDE].................................. 127 [TEXT STAMP] ................................... 128 [RESIZE] ............................................. 130 [CROPPING]/ [LEVELING] ........... 131
 [ASPECT CONV.]/ [ROTATE DISP.] .................................. 132 [FAVORITE] ........................................ 133 [PRINT SET] ....................................... 134 [PROTECT]......................................... 135 [FACE REC EDIT]............................... 136 [COPY]................................................ 137
 Connecting with other devices
Keep the recorded still pictures and 
motion pictures  ................................. 138
Dubbing playback pictures via 
AV cables .................................................. 138
Use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy to your 
computer  .................................................. 139
Using with your PC ............................ 140Copying still pictures and 
motion pictures  ......................................... 141
Printing ............................................... 144Printing multiple pictures ........................... 145
Print with date and text .............................. 145
Making print settings on camera ............... 146
Viewing on TV screen ....................... 147Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket   .................................................. 148
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) 
  .................................................. 149
 Others
List of LCD monitor displays ............ 152In recording ............................................... 152
In playback ................................................ 153
Message displays .............................. 154
Q&A  Troubleshooting ...................... 156
Usage cautions and notes ................ 163
User License Agreement for Location Name 
Data  ................................................. 165
Recording picture/time capacity  ..................................................... 174
Recording picture/time capacity 
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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 other than your 
own private use may infringe copyright 
laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may 
be restricted.
  ■Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure.
  • Avoid exposing the camera to strong 
vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or 
hitting the camera, or sitting down with 
the camera in your pocket. (Attach 
hand strap to avoid dropping camera. 
Hanging any items other than the 
supplied hand strap from the camera 
can apply pressure against it.)
  • Do not press the lens or the LCD 
monitor.
  ■Do not get the camera wet or insert 
foreign objects.
This camera is not waterproof.
  • Do not expose the camera to water, 
rain, or seawater.
(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, 
dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if 
wet with seawater, etc.)
  • Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust 
or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak 
into gaps around buttons.
  ■Avoid condensation caused by sudden 
changes in temperature and humidity.
  • When moving between places of 
different temperature or humidity, place 
camera into a plastic bag and allow to 
adjust to conditions before use.
  • If the lens clouds up, turn off the 
camera and leave for about two hours 
to allow camera to adjust to conditions.
  • If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with 
a soft, dry cloth.
Read firstTo prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults
  ■ 
Lens
  • If lens is dirty:
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.
Camera ON/OFF switch
Do not touch the lens 
barrier, as this may 
damage lens. Be careful 
when removing camera 
from bag, etc.
  ■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.)
  • Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer 
to the tripod instructions.)
  ■When transporting
Turn off the camera.
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and 
notes’ (→163).
  ■Certain pictures cannot be played 
back.
  • Pictures edited on a computer
  • Pictures taken or edited on a different 
camera
(Pictures taken or edited on this camera 
may also not be able to be played back 
on other cameras)
  ■Software on the CD-ROM supplied
The following actions are prohibited:
  • Making duplicates (copying) for sale 
or rent
  • Copying onto networks
 
LCD monitor characteristics
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.
Grip area
Unit temperature
The surface of the camera (especially the grip area, etc.), the battery 
and memory card may become warm during use.
This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the 
camera.
This manual provides operating instructions for the DMC-TZ10/DMC-TZ9/DMC-TZ8.
The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The 
descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-TZ10.
Details about functions specific to each model are indicated by symbols added to headings or at 
the end of descriptions, etc.
(Example)
Functions available in the DMC-TZ10 only: 
Functions available in the DMC-TZ9 only: Functions available in the DMC-TZ8 only:  
						

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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 Assist Lamp (→106)
Lens barrel
Lens 
(→7)
Zoom lever (→39)
Microphone (→72, 106)
GPS antenna (→84)
Speaker (→22, 115)
LCD monitor (→6, 23, 46, 152, 158)
REC/PLAY switch (→30)
[EXPOSURE] button (→56, 57, 58)
Status indicator (→84)
[DISPLAY] button (→46)
Q.MENU (Quick setting →112)/
Delete button (→45)
Motion picture button (→72)
Up cursor button (▲)  • Exposure Compensation (→53)
  • Auto Bracket (→54)
  • Multi Aspect  (→55)
  • White Balance fine adjustment 
(→98)
Right cursor button (►)  • Flash (→47)
  ●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by▲▼◄►.
  ●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from 
the actual product.
DC coupler cover 
(→15)
HDMI socket (→148, 149)
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL] 
socket 
(→141, 144, 147)
  ■About the camera’s location name 
information
Before using the camera, read “User 
License Agreement for Location Name 
Data”. (→165)
  ■The GPS function can be used even 
when the camera’s power is off.
When [GPS SETTING] is [ON], the GPS 
function works to check your current 
position periodically even if the camera’s 
power is OFF.
  • When turning off the camera’s power in 
an airplane, hospital or other restricted 
area, set [GPS SETTING] to 
 or 
[OFF]. (→85)
  • When [GPS SETTING] is [ON], power 
will drain from the battery even if the 
camera’s power is OFF.
  ■Recording location information 
  • Recording location names and 
landmarks (such as building names) are 
current as of February 2010. These will 
not be updated.
  • Depending on the country or area, 
limited location name and landmark 
information may be available.
  ■Positioning
Because the positions of the GPS 
satellites are constantly changing, 
depending on the recording location 
and conditions, it may not be possible 
to position such satellites accurately, or 
positioning discrepancy may occur.
  ■When using in another country
  • GPS may not work in China or in the 
border regions of countries neighboring 
China. (Current as of February 2010)
  • Some countries or regions may regulate 
the use of GPS or related technology. 
Because this camera has a GPS 
function, before taking it into another 
country, check with the embassy or 
your travel agency whether there are 
any restrictions on bringing cameras 
with a GPS function.
  About GPS 
Standard 
Accessories
Check that all the accessories are 
included before using the camera.
  ●The accessories and their shape 
will differ depending on the country 
or area where the camera was 
purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer 
to Basic Operating Instructions.
  ●Battery Pack is indicated as battery 
pack or battery in the text.
  ●Battery Charger is indicated as 
battery charger or charger in the text.
  ●‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition’ is 
included with the DMC-TZ10 model.
‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0’ is included 
with the DMC-TZ9/DMC-TZ8 model.
In this manual, ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ 
refers to either version of the 
software.
  ●Please dispose of all packaging 
appropriately.
  ■Optional accessories
  • Cards are optional. You can record 
or play back pictures on the built-in 
memory when you are not using a 
card. (→16)
  • Consult the dealer or your nearest 
servicentre if you lose the supplied 
accessories. (You can purchase the 
accessories separately.)
For the DMC-TZ9/DMC-TZ8 (→10) 
						

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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 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.
[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)
Up cursor button (▲)  • Exposure Compensation (→53)
  • Auto Bracket (→54)
  • Multi Aspect  (→55)
  • White Balance fine adjustment 
(→98)
Right cursor button (►)  • Flash (→47)
  ●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by▲▼◄►.
Camera ON/OFF switch (→19)
Shutter button (→34)
Mode dial (→33)
Flash (→47)
Self-timer indicator (→52)/
AF Assist Lamp (→106)
Lens barrel
Lens 
(→7)
Zoom lever (→39)
Microphone∗1 (→76, 106)
Speaker (→22, 115)
LCD monitor∗2
(→6, 23, 46, 152, 158)
REC/PLAY switch (→32)
[EXPOSURE] button (→56, 57, 58)
[DISPLAY] button (→46)
Q.MENU (Quick setting →112)/
Delete button (→45)
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL] 
socket∗
3
(→141, 144, 147)
[E.ZOOM] button (→42)
  ●The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used.  ●The above illustration is of the DMC-TZ8.  ●DMC-TZ9 has a status indicator.
∗1 The DMC-TZ9 has a stereo microphone. 
∗2 The LCD monitor of the DMC-TZ9 is a different size.
∗3 The DMC-TZ9 has an HDMI socket. (→148, 149)
Hand strap eyelet
We recommend 
using the supplied 
hand strap to 
avoid dropping 
the camera.
Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery 
to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
1
2
 Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet
  ●Plug-in type  ●Inlet type
Battery 
(model-specific)
Charger 
(model-specific)
  • The AC 
cable does 
not fit 
entirely into 
the AC  input 
terminal. A gap will remain.
Charging light 
([CHARGE])
On:  Charging in progress 
(approx. 130 min. if fully 
depleted)
Off: Charging complete
If light is flashing:
  • Charging may take longer 
than normal if battery 
temperature is too high or 
too low (charging may not be 
completed).
  • Battery/charger connector is 
dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed
For the DMC-TZ10 (→9)
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door (→14)
Release lever (→14)
DC coupler cover 
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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 conditions by CIPA standard  • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging 
Products Association].
  • [PROGRAM AE]  Mode
  • [GPS SETTING] is set to [OFF] 
  • Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50% when LCD 
monitor is on.∗1  • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 
(32 MB).
  • Using the supplied battery.  • Starting recording 30 seconds after the 
camera is turned on. (When the Optical 
Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
  • Recording once every 30 seconds with full 
flash every second recording.
  • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or 
vice versa in every recording.
  • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings 
and leaving it until the temperature of the 
battery decreases.
∗
1  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.
  ■Recording motion pictures 
[AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/
[AVCHD Lite][MOTION JPEG]
Available continuous recording time ∗2About 100 minutes  About 100 minutes 
Actual available recording time ∗3 About 50 minutes  About 50 minutes 
  ●Recording conditions  • Temperature 23°C, humidity 50%  • [PROGRAM AE]  Mode 
  • [GPS SETTING] is set to [OFF]
  • Picture quality settings: [AVCHD Lite] [SH]/[MOTION JPEG] [HD]
∗
2  Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion 
picture recorded continuously in ‘MOTION JPEG’ is up to 2 GB. (Example: [8 m 20 s] with [HD]) 
Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
∗
3  The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and off, starting and 
stopping recording and using zoom. 
  ■Viewing pictures
Playback time About 300 minutes 
The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary slightly according 
to battery and usage conditions.
  ●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.
  ●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 - 35 °C).  ●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near 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.
  ●Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to 
expand.)
  ●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.
  ●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.
  ●When charging:
  • 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 
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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 batteries.  ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.  ●Remove battery from camera after use.
  • Store the battery in battery carrying case (supplied).
  ●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.)
  ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
Charged battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation: terminals face 
LCD)Do not 
touch 
terminal
  Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of 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.
DC IN 
terminalDC coupler
DC coupler 
cover
Align the marks to 
connect 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.
Plug AC adaptor into power 
outlet 
Connect AC adaptor to DC IN 
terminal of DC coupler 
  ●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.
  ●It may not be possible to install camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is 
connected, depending on the type of tripod or unipod.
  ●The camera cannot be stood up when the AC adaptor is connected. If you are leaving 
the camera on a surface as you work, it is recommended to set it on a soft cloth.
  ●When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the 
card/battery door.
  ●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. Lever 
						

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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 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) (this can cause data loss or 
damage). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should 
any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation 
again.
  Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory  if not.
  ■Built-in memory (approx. 15 MB , approx. 40 MB  )
  ●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (→137).  ●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.  ●Clipboard pictures (→110) are saved to built-in memory.  ●[QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] can only be available to record motion pictures in the built-
in memory.
  ■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD memory 
cards8 MB – 2 GB  • Can be used with devices compatible with the respective 
formats.
  • Before using SDXC memory cards, check your computer 
and other devices support this type of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
  • Cards in capacities not listed at left are not supported.  SDHC memory 
cards4 GB - 32 GB
SDXC memory 
cards48 GB - 64 GB
  ●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a 
computer or another device. (→28)
  ●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).
  ●Latest information: 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
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
Select the 
setting 
itemSelect either [24HRS] or [AM/
PM] for the time display format.
Select the display order for the 
day, month, and year ([M/D/Y], 
[D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]).
Change 
the values 
and 
settings
  • To cancel → Press .
  • When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00, 
and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.
Press [MENU/SET]
Press [MENU/SET]
  • To return to the previous screen, press .
Set REC/PLAY switch to  before turning on the power.
REC/PLAY switch
Switch 
(LOCK)
(Continued on the next page)
For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ9/DMC-TZ8 (→19) 
						

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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) 
  ■About automatic time correction
(→89)
To change time setting
When resetting date and time, select [CLOCK SET] from the [SETUP] menu. 
  • 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.
  • Using the GPS function, you can make settings to automatically correct the current 
time. (→89) 
Select [CLOCK SET] from the [REC] menu or [SETUP] menu 
(→22)
Set the date and time (Perform steps  and  on the previous page.)
Press [MENU/SET]
  ■To set local time at travel destination
[WORLD TIME] (→93)
  ●Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing 
pictures at a digital photo centre or when using [TEXT STAMP].
  ●Year can be set between 2000 and 2099.  ●After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not displayed on the 
camera screen.
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
Select the 
setting 
itemSelect either [24HRS] or [AM/
PM] for the time display format.
Select the display order for the 
day, month, and year ([M/D/Y], 
[D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]).
Change 
the values 
and 
settings
  • To cancel → Press .
  • When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00, 
and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.
Press [MENU/SET]
Confirm the setting and press 
[MENU/SET]
  •To return to the previous screen, press .Turn on the power again and check the time display.(Time and date can be displayed by 
pressing [DISPLAY] several times.)
Set REC/PLAY switch to  before turning on the power.
REC/PLAY switch
To change time setting
Select [CLOCK SET] from the 
[SETUP] menu (→22), perform  
and .
  • 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 set local time at travel 
destination
[WORLD TIME] (→93)
  ●Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing 
pictures at a digital photo centre or when using [TEXT STAMP].
  ●Year can be set between 2000 and 2099.  ●After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not displayed on the 
camera screen.
For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ10 (→17)