Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							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.
VQT3H43 
						

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Contents
Before use
Before use .............................................. 5
Standard Accessories ........................... 7
Names of parts....................................... 8
Cursor button ................................................ 8
Preparations
Charging the battery ............................. 9Guidelines for the number of recordable 
pictures and operating time ......................... 10
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
Setting the clock .................................. 16
Setting the menu ................................. 17
Menu type ................................................... 18
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
Basics
Basic shooting operation ................... 25Taking still pictures ...................................... 25
Recording motion pictures  ......................... 25
Mode dial ..................................................... 26
Taking pictures with automatic 
settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ......... 27
About Happy colors ..................................... 29
Face Detection and Face Recognition ........ 29
AF Tracking ................................................. 29
Taking pictures with your own 
settings [Program AE] Mode .............. 30
Aligning the focus ............................... 31
Taking pictures with zoom .................. 32
[i.ZOOM] ...................................................... 34
Easy Zoom: 
For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio ........ 35
[Digital Zoom] .............................................. 36
Viewing your pictures 
[Normal Play] ....................................... 37
Deleting pictures ................................. 38
To delete multiple (up to 50) or 
all pictures ................................................... 38[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
Saving commonly used scenes 
[My Scene Mode] ................................. 60
Taking motion pictures 
[Motion Picture] Mode ......................... 61
[Rec Quality]  ............................................... 62
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
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
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
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
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
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
Before use
Before use .............................................. 5
Standard Accessories ........................... 7
Names of parts....................................... 8
Cursor button ................................................ 8
Preparations
Charging the battery ............................. 9Guidelines for the number of recordable 
pictures and operating time ......................... 10
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
Setting the clock .................................. 16
Setting the menu ................................. 17
Menu type ................................................... 18
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
Basics
Basic shooting operation ................... 25Taking still pictures ...................................... 25
Recording motion pictures  ......................... 25
Mode dial ..................................................... 26
Taking pictures with automatic 
settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ......... 27
About Happy colors ..................................... 29
Face Detection and Face Recognition ........ 29
AF Tracking ................................................. 29
Taking pictures with your own 
settings [Program AE] Mode .............. 30
Aligning the focus ............................... 31
Taking pictures with zoom .................. 32
[i.ZOOM] ...................................................... 34
Easy Zoom: 
For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio ........ 35
[Digital Zoom] .............................................. 36
Viewing your pictures 
[Normal Play] ....................................... 37
Deleting pictures ................................. 38
To delete multiple (up to 50) or 
all pictures ................................................... 38[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
Saving commonly used scenes 
[My Scene Mode] ................................. 60
Taking motion pictures 
[Motion Picture] Mode ......................... 61
[Rec Quality]  ............................................... 62
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
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
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
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
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
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) 
Before use
 
■Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, 
or pressure.
 
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, 
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, 
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
 
■Condensation (lens clouding) 
 
●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to 
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.
Connecting with other devices
Using with your PC ............................ 102Copying still pictures and motion pictures  ... 103
Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures 
to your computer ....................................... 105
Uploading pictures to image-sharing 
websites .................................................... 105
Printing ............................................... 106Printing multiple pictures ........................... 107
Print with date and text .............................. 107
Making print settings on the camera ......... 108
Viewing on TV screen ....................... 109
Others
List of LCD monitor displays ............ 110In recording ............................................... 110
In playback ................................................ 111
Message displays .............................. 112
Q&A  Troubleshooting ...................... 114
Usage cautions and notes ................ 120
Using the [Rec] menu for motion 
pictures................................................. 82
[Rec Quality]  ............................................... 82
[Continuous AF]  ........................................... 82
[Wind Cut]  .................................................. 82
Using Quick menu ............................... 83
Entering Text ........................................ 84
Application (View)
Viewing as list (Multi Playback/
Calendar Playback) ............................. 85
Watching motion pictures .................. 86
Different playback methods 
[Playback Mode] .................................. 87
[Slide Show] ................................................ 88
[Filtering Play] ............................................. 90
[Calendar] .................................................... 90
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 
						

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Contents (Continued) 
Before use
 
■Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, 
or pressure.
 
●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, 
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, 
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
 
■Condensation (lens clouding) 
 
●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to 
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.
Connecting with other devices
Using with your PC ............................ 102Copying still pictures and motion pictures  ... 103
Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures 
to your computer ....................................... 105
Uploading pictures to image-sharing 
websites .................................................... 105
Printing ............................................... 106Printing multiple pictures ........................... 107
Print with date and text .............................. 107
Making print settings on the camera ......... 108
Viewing on TV screen ....................... 109
Others
List of LCD monitor displays ............ 110In recording ............................................... 110
In playback ................................................ 111
Message displays .............................. 112
Q&A  Troubleshooting ...................... 114
Usage cautions and notes ................ 120
Using the [Rec] menu for motion 
pictures................................................. 82
[Rec Quality]  ............................................... 82
[Continuous AF]  ........................................... 82
[Wind Cut]  .................................................. 82
Using Quick menu ............................... 83
Entering Text ........................................ 84
Application (View)
Viewing as list (Multi Playback/
Calendar Playback) ............................. 85
Watching motion pictures .................. 86
Different playback methods 
[Playback Mode] .................................. 87
[Slide Show] ................................................ 88
[Filtering Play] ............................................. 90
[Calendar] .................................................... 90
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 
						

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Before use (Continued)Standard Accessories
 
■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. 
 
■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the came\
ra or card 
prevent recording.
 
■ Carefully observe copyright laws.
Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for pu\
rposes other 
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be 
restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
 
■Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” ( →120)
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.
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.
 
■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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Before use (Continued)Standard Accessories
 
■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. 
 
■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the came\
ra or card 
prevent recording.
 
■ Carefully observe copyright laws.
Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for pu\
rposes other 
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be 
restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
 
■Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” ( →120)
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.
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.
 
■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 
Charging the batteryAlways charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)
Cursor button
Left cursor button (
◄) • Self-timer (→45)
Down cursor button ( ▼) • Macro Mode (→42)
 • AF Lock (AF Tracking) (→29, 74)
Up cursor button ( ▲) • Exposure Compensation ( →46)
 • Auto Bracket (→47)
Right cursor button ( ►) • Flash (→40)
 
●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by ▲▼◄►.
Camera ON/OFF switch (→16)
Shutter button (→25)
Mode dial (→26)
Flash (→40)
Self-timer indicator (→45)/
AF Assist Lamp (→80)
Lens barrel
Lens 
(→5, 122)
Zoom lever (→32)
Microphone∗ (→61)
Speaker (→19, 86)
LCD monitor(→20, 39, 110, 116)
REC/PLAY switch (→25)
[EXPOSURE] button (→48, 49, 50)
[DISP.] button (→39)
Q.MENU/ [ / ] 
(Delete/Return) button ( → 38, 83)
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL] 
socket
(→103, 106, 109)
[E.ZOOM] button (→35)
 
●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. 
We recommend 
using the supplied 
hand strap to 
avoid dropping 
the camera.
Tripod receptacle (→122)
Card/Battery door (→12)
Release lever (→12)
DC coupler cover 
(→13)
 
■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 protectio\
n to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possib\
ility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advise\
d that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of u\
se 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 batte\
ries 
manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries \
which 
do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any w\
ay 
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 
to the charger1
2
 Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet
 
●Plug-in type 
●Inlet type
Battery 
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 be 
incomplete).
 • Battery/charger connector is  dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed 
						

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Names of parts 
Charging the batteryAlways charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)
Cursor button
Left cursor button (
◄) • Self-timer (→45)
Down cursor button ( ▼) • Macro Mode (→42)
 • AF Lock (AF Tracking) (→29, 74)
Up cursor button ( ▲) • Exposure Compensation ( →46)
 • Auto Bracket (→47)
Right cursor button ( ►) • Flash (→40)
 
●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by ▲▼◄►.
Camera ON/OFF switch (→16)
Shutter button (→25)
Mode dial (→26)
Flash (→40)
Self-timer indicator (→45)/
AF Assist Lamp (→80)
Lens barrel
Lens 
(→5, 122)
Zoom lever (→32)
Microphone∗ (→61)
Speaker (→19, 86)
LCD monitor(→20, 39, 110, 116)
REC/PLAY switch (→25)
[EXPOSURE] button (→48, 49, 50)
[DISP.] button (→39)
Q.MENU/ [ / ] 
(Delete/Return) button ( → 38, 83)
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL] 
socket
(→103, 106, 109)
[E.ZOOM] button (→35)
 
●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. 
We recommend 
using the supplied 
hand strap to 
avoid dropping 
the camera.
Tripod receptacle (→122)
Card/Battery door (→12)
Release lever (→12)
DC coupler cover 
(→13)
 
■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 protectio\
n to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possib\
ility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advise\
d that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of u\
se 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 batte\
ries 
manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries \
which 
do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any w\
ay 
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 
to the charger1
2
 Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet
 
●Plug-in type 
●Inlet type
Battery 
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 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 a\
ccording 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 picturesApprox. 340 pictures
By CIPA  standard
Recording time Approx. 170 min
 
●Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging 
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).
 • Using the supplied battery.  • Starting recording 30 seconds after the 
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.
 • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings  and leaving it until the temperature of the 
battery decreases.
∗  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 
 
●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery\
 usage. 
Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery h\
as 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 be\
ing 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 th\
e power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiti\
ng or the 
resulting heat generated.
 
●We do not recommend frequently charging the battery.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause b\
attery 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 charge\
r 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. b\
y dropping (can 
cause faults).