Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Press the [DISP.] button to change display (→39). 
List of LCD monitor displays
 In recording
1Recording Mode ( →26)
2 Picture Size (→70)
Recording quality ( →62)
3 Quality (→71)
Flash (→40)
Optical Image Stabilizer ( →80)/
Jitter alert (→30)
White Balance ( →72)
Color Mode ( →79)
4 Battery capacity (→15)
5 Burst Mode (→78)
Auto Bracket (→47)
Macro recording ( →42)
i.Exposure (→77)
Wind Cut (→82)
6 Focus (→31)
7 AF area (→31)
8 Histogram (→39)
9 Self-timer Mode (→45) 10
Focus range (→44)
Zoom (→32)/Macro Zoom (→43)
11 ISO Sensitivity (→71)
Aperture value/Shutter speed ( →30, 48, 49, 50)
Minimum shutter speed ( →77)
12 Exposure Compensation ( →46)
AF Tracking (→29, 74)
AF Assist Lamp (→80)
Metering Mode ( →76)
13 Current date/time (→16)
14 Age in years/months ( →56, 65)
Destination settings ( →68)
15 Travel elapsed days ( →68)
LCD Mode ( →20)
Elapsed recording time ( →61)
XXhXXmXXs
∗
16 Date Stamp (→81)
17 Save destination ( →14)
Recording state
18 Number of recordable pictures ( →15)
Available recording time ( →61)
RXXhXXmXXs
∗
∗
   [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and  “second”.
13 14 15 17
16 18
6
7 5
8
11 10 9
12
12 3 4
In playback
Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.
1
Playback Mode ( →87)
2 Protected picture (→99)
Favorites (→97)
Text stamped display ( →93)
Date Stamp (→81)
Color Mode ( →79)
Picture size (→70)
Quality (→71)
3 Battery capacity (→15)
4 Picture number/Total pictures ( →37)
Elapsed playback time ( →86)
XXhXXmXXs
∗1
5 Quantity of pictures to print (→98) 6
Histogram (→39)
7 Destination
∗2 (→68)
Name∗2 (→56, 65)
Title∗2 (→92)
Recording information
Recorded date and time
Destination settings ( →69)
8 LCD Mode ( →20)
Travel elapsed days ( →68)
9 Folder/File number ( →22, 37, 104)
Save destination ( →14)
Cable disconnection warning icon ( →106)
Motion picture recording time ( →86)
XXhXXmXXs
∗1
10 Motion pictures ( →86)
∗1  [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and 
“second”.
∗2  The order of priority for display is location 
name information, title, destination, name 
([Baby]/[Pet]), name ([Face Recog.]).
1
10 4
5
6
9
8 23
7 
						

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Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD mo\
nitor.Message displays
[This memory card cannot be used]
 
●A MultiMediaCard was inserted. 
  → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card.
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]     [This picture cannot be deleted]
 
●Non-DCF pictures ( →37) cannot be deleted.
  → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] o\
n the camera. ( →23)
[No additional selections can be made]
 
●The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has exceeded. 
●More than 999 pictures have been set as favorites.  
●The number of pictures allowing [Title Edit], [Text Stamp] or [Resize] (multiple settings) at once has 
exceeded. 
[Cannot be set on this picture]
 
●[Print Set], [Title Edit], or [Text Stamp] cannot be made for non-DCF pictures ( →37).
[Please turn camera off and then on again]     [System Error]
 
●The lens is not working correctly.
  →   Turn on power again.
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still rem\
ains)
[Some pictures cannot be copied]     [Copy could not be completed]
 
●Pictures cannot be copied in following cases.
  →  Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from\
 card.
  →  File is not of DCF standard. (→37)
  →  Picture taken or edited on a different device.
[Not enough space on built-in memory]     [Not enough memory on the card\
]
 
●There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy\
 pictures from the built-in 
memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the cap\
acity of the card becomes full.
[Built-In Memory Error]     [Format built-in memory?]
 
●Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
  → Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted.
[Memory Card Error]     [Format this card?]
 
●The card format cannot be used with this camera.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the camera. ( →23)
[Insert SD card again]     [Try another card]
 
●Access to card has failed.
  → Insert card again.
 
●Try with a different card.
[Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?]
 
●Card is not of SD standard. 
●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Mem\
ory Cards are 
supported.
[Read Error]/[Write Error]     [Please check the card]
 
●Data read has failed.
  → Check whether card has been inserted correctly ( →12).
 
●Data write has failed.
  → Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.\
 
●Card may possibly be damaged. 
●Try with a different card.
[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing spe\
ed of the card]
 
●If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class\
 ( →14), the data writing 
speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on \
the memory card and 
formatting it (→23).
 
●Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain ca\
rds.
[A folder cannot be created]
 
●Folder numbers in use have reached 999.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the camera. ( →23)
Folder number is reset to 100 when performing [No.Reset] ( →22).
[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV]     [Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]\
 
●AV cable (supplied) is connected to the camera.
  → To remove message immediately  → Press [MENU/SET].
  → To change aspect ratio  → Change [TV Aspect] (→23).
 
●USB connection cable (supplied) is only connected to the camera.
  → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.
[This battery cannot be used]
 
●Use a genuine Panasonic battery. 
●Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.
  → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal. 
						

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Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD mo\
nitor.Message displays
[This memory card cannot be used]
 
●A MultiMediaCard was inserted. 
  → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card.
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]     [This picture cannot be deleted]
 
●Non-DCF pictures ( →37) cannot be deleted.
  → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] o\
n the camera. ( →23)
[No additional selections can be made]
 
●The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has exceeded. 
●More than 999 pictures have been set as favorites.  
●The number of pictures allowing [Title Edit], [Text Stamp] or [Resize] (multiple settings) at once has 
exceeded. 
[Cannot be set on this picture]
 
●[Print Set], [Title Edit], or [Text Stamp] cannot be made for non-DCF pictures ( →37).
[Please turn camera off and then on again]     [System Error]
 
●The lens is not working correctly.
  →   Turn on power again.
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still rem\
ains)
[Some pictures cannot be copied]     [Copy could not be completed]
 
●Pictures cannot be copied in following cases.
  →  Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from\
 card.
  →  File is not of DCF standard. (→37)
  →  Picture taken or edited on a different device.
[Not enough space on built-in memory]     [Not enough memory on the card\
]
 
●There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy\
 pictures from the built-in 
memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the cap\
acity of the card becomes full.
[Built-In Memory Error]     [Format built-in memory?]
 
●Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
  → Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted.
[Memory Card Error]     [Format this card?]
 
●The card format cannot be used with this camera.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the camera. ( →23)
[Insert SD card again]     [Try another card]
 
●Access to card has failed.
  → Insert card again.
 
●Try with a different card.
[Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?]
 
●Card is not of SD standard. 
●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Mem\
ory Cards are 
supported.
[Read Error]/[Write Error]     [Please check the card]
 
●Data read has failed.
  → Check whether card has been inserted correctly ( →12).
 
●Data write has failed.
  → Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.\
 
●Card may possibly be damaged. 
●Try with a different card.
[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing spe\
ed of the card]
 
●If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class\
 ( →14), the data writing 
speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on \
the memory card and 
formatting it (→23).
 
●Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain ca\
rds.
[A folder cannot be created]
 
●Folder numbers in use have reached 999.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on\
 the camera. ( →23)
Folder number is reset to 100 when performing [No.Reset] ( →22).
[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV]     [Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]\
 
●AV cable (supplied) is connected to the camera.
  → To remove message immediately  → Press [MENU/SET].
  → To change aspect ratio  → Change [TV Aspect] (→23).
 
●USB connection cable (supplied) is only connected to the camera.
  → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.
[This battery cannot be used]
 
●Use a genuine Panasonic battery. 
●Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.
  → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal. 
						

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Try checking these items (→114 - 119) first.
(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems.
 Try using [Reset] in [Setup] menu in Recording Mode (→22).) 
  Q&A  Troubleshooting
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on. 
●Battery is not inserted correctly (→12), or needs recharging.
LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. 
●[Sleep Mode] is activated. ( →21)
  → Press shutter button halfway to release.
 
●Battery needs recharging.
Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on. 
●Battery needs recharging. 
●[Sleep Mode] is activated. ( →21)
  → Press shutter button halfway to release. 
Recording
Cannot record pictures. 
●REC/PLAY switch is not set to  (record). 
●Built-in memory/card is full.  → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures ( →38).
Recorded pictures look white. 
●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
  → Turn on power to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft,\
 dry cloth.
 
●Lens is foggy.
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark. 
●Adjust the exposure (→46). 
●[Min. Shtr Speed] is set to fast speeds, e.g. [1/250] ( →77).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once. 
●Camera set to use [Auto Bracket], [Burst] (→78), or the [Hi-Speed Burst] (→57) or [Flash Burst] ( →57) 
Scene Modes. 
Focus not aligned correctly. 
●Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varie\
s according to Recording Mode.) 
●Subject outside of focus range. 
●Caused by jitter or subject movement ( →80).
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective. 
●Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer i\
s less effective.
  → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
 
●Use a tripod and the self-timer ( →45) when using slower shutter speed with [Min. Shtr Speed].
Recording (Continued)
Cannot use [Auto Bracket]. 
●Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. 
●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
  (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)
  → Lower [Sensitivity] (→71).
  → Set [Color Mode] to [NATURAL] (→79).
  → Take pictures in brighter locations.
 
●Camera is set to [High Sens.] or [Hi-Speed Burst] Scene Modes. 
  (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life. 
●Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter s\
peed and result in slightly 
changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault.
Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire screen 
may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
 
●This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains brigh\
ter areas. 
Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is not a fault. This will be 
recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.
 
●We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such as su\
nlight when taking 
pictures.
Motion picture recording stops midway. 
●Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. 
●With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and \
recording may end midway. 
●If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class\
 ( →14), the data writing 
speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on \
the memory card and 
formatting it (→23).
The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails) 
●If the color of the subject is similar to that of its background, AF Tracking may not function. Set the 
AF area to those colors specific to the subject by aligning that area wi\
th the AF area. ( →74) 
						

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Try checking these items (→114 - 119) first.
(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems.
 Try using [Reset] in [Setup] menu in Recording Mode (→22).) 
  Q&A  Troubleshooting
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on. 
●Battery is not inserted correctly (→12), or needs recharging.
LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. 
●[Sleep Mode] is activated. ( →21)
  → Press shutter button halfway to release.
 
●Battery needs recharging.
Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on. 
●Battery needs recharging. 
●[Sleep Mode] is activated. ( →21)
  → Press shutter button halfway to release. 
Recording
Cannot record pictures. 
●REC/PLAY switch is not set to  (record). 
●Built-in memory/card is full.  → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures ( →38).
Recorded pictures look white. 
●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
  → Turn on power to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft,\
 dry cloth.
 
●Lens is foggy.
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark. 
●Adjust the exposure (→46). 
●[Min. Shtr Speed] is set to fast speeds, e.g. [1/250] ( →77).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once. 
●Camera set to use [Auto Bracket], [Burst] (→78), or the [Hi-Speed Burst] (→57) or [Flash Burst] ( →57) 
Scene Modes. 
Focus not aligned correctly. 
●Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varie\
s according to Recording Mode.) 
●Subject outside of focus range. 
●Caused by jitter or subject movement ( →80).
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective. 
●Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer i\
s less effective.
  → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
 
●Use a tripod and the self-timer ( →45) when using slower shutter speed with [Min. Shtr Speed].
Recording (Continued)
Cannot use [Auto Bracket]. 
●Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. 
●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
  (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)
  → Lower [Sensitivity] (→71).
  → Set [Color Mode] to [NATURAL] (→79).
  → Take pictures in brighter locations.
 
●Camera is set to [High Sens.] or [Hi-Speed Burst] Scene Modes. 
  (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life. 
●Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter s\
peed and result in slightly 
changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault.
Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire screen 
may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
 
●This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains brigh\
ter areas. 
Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is not a fault. This will be 
recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.
 
●We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such as su\
nlight when taking 
pictures.
Motion picture recording stops midway. 
●Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. 
●With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and \
recording may end midway. 
●If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class\
 ( →14), the data writing 
speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on \
the memory card and 
formatting it (→23).
The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails) 
●If the color of the subject is similar to that of its background, AF Tracking may not function. Set the 
AF area to those colors specific to the subject by aligning that area wi\
th the AF area. ( →74) 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting (Continued)
 LCD monitor 
LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. 
●LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long peri\
ods.
Brightness is unstable. 
●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
   (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes 
because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of 
the camera and is not a malfunction.
Monitor flickers indoors. 
●Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluoresce\
nt lighting).
Monitor is too bright/too dark. 
●[LCD Mode] is activated. (→20)
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distort\
ed when 
touched.
 
●This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so\
 there is no need to worry.
Flash
No flash emitted. 
●Flash set to [Forced Flash Off]  (→40). 
●Flash cannot be emitted in the [Scenery], [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Sunset], [Hi-Speed 
Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], and [Aerial Photo] Scene Modes, or wh\
en using [Auto Bracket] or 
[Burst].
Multiple flashes are emitted. 
●Red-Eye Reduction is active ( →40). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.) 
●The Scene Mode is set to [Flash Burst].
Playback
Pictures have been rotated. 
●[Rotate Disp.] is set to .
Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. 
●REC/PLAY switch is not set to  (play). 
●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if in\
serted, from built-in memory if 
not).
 
●Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it c\
annot be played back on the 
camera.
 
●The Playback Mode has been changed.
  → Set Playback Mode to [Normal Play] (→87).
Playback (Continued)
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black. 
●Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. 
●Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with l\
ow battery.
  → Use [Format] to delete (→23).
Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback. 
●Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. 
●[Clock Set] is incorrect (→16).
(Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copie\
d to computer and then 
back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. 
●If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white r\
ound spots may 
appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of dust i\
n the air. This is 
not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their posi\
tion 
differ in every picture.
[Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen. 
●The pictures may have been recorded on another device. If so, they may b\
e displayed with poor 
picture quality.
Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. 
●When digital red-eye correction (, , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has 
skin-colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction\
 function may blacken the red 
areas.
  →  We recommend setting the flash to 
,  or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before 
recording.
Sounds of camera operations such as zoom will be recorded in motion pict\
ures. 
●Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts \
lens aperture during 
motion picture recording; this is not a fault.
Motion pictures taken by this camera cannot be played in other cameras. \
DMC-ZS9: 
●The sound recording specifications on this model have been changed to im\
prove audio quality. 
For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [Motion JPEG] may not \
be played back with 
Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX)
∗.
(Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can\
 be played back on this 
model.)
 ∗ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 \
(FS, LS series).
DMC-ZS8/DMC-TZ18:
 
●In some cases, motion pictures taken by this camera cannot be played bac\
k by digital cameras from 
other companies, nor can they also cannot be played in Panasonic digital\
 cameras (LUMIX) that 
were sold before July 2008. 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting (Continued)
 LCD monitor 
LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. 
●LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long peri\
ods.
Brightness is unstable. 
●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
   (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes 
because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of 
the camera and is not a malfunction.
Monitor flickers indoors. 
●Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluoresce\
nt lighting).
Monitor is too bright/too dark. 
●[LCD Mode] is activated. (→20)
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distort\
ed when 
touched.
 
●This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so\
 there is no need to worry.
Flash
No flash emitted. 
●Flash set to [Forced Flash Off]  (→40). 
●Flash cannot be emitted in the [Scenery], [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Sunset], [Hi-Speed 
Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], and [Aerial Photo] Scene Modes, or wh\
en using [Auto Bracket] or 
[Burst].
Multiple flashes are emitted. 
●Red-Eye Reduction is active ( →40). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.) 
●The Scene Mode is set to [Flash Burst].
Playback
Pictures have been rotated. 
●[Rotate Disp.] is set to .
Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. 
●REC/PLAY switch is not set to  (play). 
●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if in\
serted, from built-in memory if 
not).
 
●Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it c\
annot be played back on the 
camera.
 
●The Playback Mode has been changed.
  → Set Playback Mode to [Normal Play] (→87).
Playback (Continued)
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black. 
●Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. 
●Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with l\
ow battery.
  → Use [Format] to delete (→23).
Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback. 
●Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. 
●[Clock Set] is incorrect (→16).
(Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copie\
d to computer and then 
back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. 
●If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white r\
ound spots may 
appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of dust i\
n the air. This is 
not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their posi\
tion 
differ in every picture.
[Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen. 
●The pictures may have been recorded on another device. If so, they may b\
e displayed with poor 
picture quality.
Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. 
●When digital red-eye correction (, , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has 
skin-colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction\
 function may blacken the red 
areas.
  →  We recommend setting the flash to 
,  or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before 
recording.
Sounds of camera operations such as zoom will be recorded in motion pict\
ures. 
●Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts \
lens aperture during 
motion picture recording; this is not a fault.
Motion pictures taken by this camera cannot be played in other cameras. \
DMC-ZS9: 
●The sound recording specifications on this model have been changed to im\
prove audio quality. 
For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [Motion JPEG] may not \
be played back with 
Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX)
∗.
(Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can\
 be played back on this 
model.)
 ∗ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 \
(FS, LS series).
DMC-ZS8/DMC-TZ18:
 
●In some cases, motion pictures taken by this camera cannot be played bac\
k by digital cameras from 
other companies, nor can they also cannot be played in Panasonic digital\
 cameras (LUMIX) that 
were sold before July 2008. 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting (Continued)
TV, computer, printer
No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. 
●Not connected correctly ( →109). 
●The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.  
●Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (DMC-ZS8PU/DMC-TZ18PR only.) (→23)
TV screen display different to LCD monitor. 
●Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
Cannot play motion pictures on TV. 
●Card is inserted into TV.
  →  Connect the camera and TV with the AV cable (supplied) and play motion pictures on camera 
(→109)
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. 
●Check [TV Aspect] settings (→23).
Cannot send pictures to computer. 
●Not connected correctly ( →103). 
●Check whether computer has recognized camera. 
●Set [USB Mode] to [PC] ( →22).
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory). 
●Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with card\
 in place.
The card is not recognized by the computer.
(You are using an SDXC Memory Card.)
 
●Make sure your computer supports SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
 
●When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to fo\
rmat the card, but do not 
format it.
  →  If the [Access] indicator on the LCD monitor does not go off, turn off the camera’s power before 
disconnecting the USB connection cable.
Uploading to YouTube or Facebook cannot be performed properly. →  Confirm that the login information (login ID, user name, e-mail address\
 and password) is correct.
  → Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet.
  →  Confirm that the resident software (such as anti-virus software and the\
 firewall, etc.) is not 
blocking access to YouTube or Facebook.
  →  Check the YouTube or Facebook site.
Cannot print when connecting to printer. 
●Printer not compatible with PictBridge. 
●Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)] ( →22). 
The edges of pictures are cut off when printing. 
●Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before pri\
nting.
  (Consult printer operating manual.)
 
●The pictures were recorded in  aspect ratio.
  → If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.
 Others
Menu not displayed in desired language. 
●Change [Language] setting ( →24).
Camera rattles if shaken. 
●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locati\
ons. 
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] ( →80).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. 
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF].
Camera is hot. 
●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.
Lens makes a clicking noise. 
●When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the moni\
tor brightness may also 
change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.
  (Does not affect recording.)
Clock is incorrect. 
●Camera has been left for a long period.
  → Reset the clock (→16).
 
●It takes too long to set (clock will be behind by the same lapse of tim\
e.).
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the su\
bject 
become colored.
 
●Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending o\
n the zoom ratio, but this 
is not a fault.
Zoom movement stops momentarily. 
●The zoom movement stops momentarily during Extended Optical Zoom and i.Z\
oom operation, but 
this is not a malfunction.
Zoom does not reach the maximum ratio. 
●If the zoom ratio stops at 3 ×, [Macro Zoom] has been set. ( →43)
File numbers are not recorded in sequence. 
●File numbers are reset when new folders are created ( →104).
File numbers have jumped backwards. 
●Battery was removed/inserted with power on.
  (Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly re\
corded.)
When no operation is performed for a while, the demo is suddenly display\
ed. 
●This is the Automatic Demo Mode that introduces the features of this camera. Press [\
MENU/SET] to 
return to the previous screen. 
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting (Continued)
TV, computer, printer
No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. 
●Not connected correctly ( →109). 
●The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.  
●Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (DMC-ZS8PU/DMC-TZ18PR only.) (→23)
TV screen display different to LCD monitor. 
●Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
Cannot play motion pictures on TV. 
●Card is inserted into TV.
  →  Connect the camera and TV with the AV cable (supplied) and play motion pictures on camera 
(→109)
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. 
●Check [TV Aspect] settings (→23).
Cannot send pictures to computer. 
●Not connected correctly ( →103). 
●Check whether computer has recognized camera. 
●Set [USB Mode] to [PC] ( →22).
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory). 
●Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with card\
 in place.
The card is not recognized by the computer.
(You are using an SDXC Memory Card.)
 
●Make sure your computer supports SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
 
●When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to fo\
rmat the card, but do not 
format it.
  →  If the [Access] indicator on the LCD monitor does not go off, turn off the camera’s power before 
disconnecting the USB connection cable.
Uploading to YouTube or Facebook cannot be performed properly. →  Confirm that the login information (login ID, user name, e-mail address\
 and password) is correct.
  → Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet.
  →  Confirm that the resident software (such as anti-virus software and the\
 firewall, etc.) is not 
blocking access to YouTube or Facebook.
  →  Check the YouTube or Facebook site.
Cannot print when connecting to printer. 
●Printer not compatible with PictBridge. 
●Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)] ( →22). 
The edges of pictures are cut off when printing. 
●Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before pri\
nting.
  (Consult printer operating manual.)
 
●The pictures were recorded in  aspect ratio.
  → If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.
 Others
Menu not displayed in desired language. 
●Change [Language] setting ( →24).
Camera rattles if shaken. 
●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locati\
ons. 
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] ( →80).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. 
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF].
Camera is hot. 
●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.
Lens makes a clicking noise. 
●When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the moni\
tor brightness may also 
change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.
  (Does not affect recording.)
Clock is incorrect. 
●Camera has been left for a long period.
  → Reset the clock (→16).
 
●It takes too long to set (clock will be behind by the same lapse of tim\
e.).
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the su\
bject 
become colored.
 
●Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending o\
n the zoom ratio, but this 
is not a fault.
Zoom movement stops momentarily. 
●The zoom movement stops momentarily during Extended Optical Zoom and i.Z\
oom operation, but 
this is not a malfunction.
Zoom does not reach the maximum ratio. 
●If the zoom ratio stops at 3 ×, [Macro Zoom] has been set. ( →43)
File numbers are not recorded in sequence. 
●File numbers are reset when new folders are created ( →104).
File numbers have jumped backwards. 
●Battery was removed/inserted with power on.
  (Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly re\
corded.)
When no operation is performed for a while, the demo is suddenly display\
ed. 
●This is the Automatic Demo Mode that introduces the features of this camera. Press [\
MENU/SET] to 
return to the previous screen. 
						

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Usage cautions and notes
When in use
 
●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not\
 a fault. 
●Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (\
such 
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
 • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
 • Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in no\
ise  adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
 • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong ma\
gnetic  fields created by speakers or large motors.
 • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversel\
y affect  the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
 • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops  functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor (optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the 
camera on.
  Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.  • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorde\
d pictures and sound may be adversely affected.
 
●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable. 
●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile sub\
stances (can 
cause surface damage or coating to peel).
 
●Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the \
summer.
It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, a generation of heat, a\
nd may cause a 
fire and the battery to burst due to the high temperature.
Caring for your camera
To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug fro\
m the outlet, 
and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
 
●Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry clo\
th. 
●Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these ma\
y damage the 
outer casing and finish of the camera.
 
●If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions care\
fully. 
●Do not touch the lens barrier. 
When not using for a while
 
●Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is\
 
removed to prevent damage through over-discharge).
 
●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. 
●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in a drawer\
, etc. Store batteries 
in cool (15 °C - 25 °C (59 °F - 77 °F)) places with low \
humidity (40 %RH - 60 %RH) and 
no major temperature changes.
 
●Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.
Memory cards
 
●To prevent damage to cards and data
 • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and stat\
ic electricity.
 • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
 • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty\
 or wet.
 
●When disposing of/transferring memory cards
 • If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera o\
r computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not completely delete \
the data 
from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memo\
ry cards, 
we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using comm\
ercially 
available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data f\
rom the card. 
Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.
 LCD monitor
 
●Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage 
the monitor. 
 
●In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the L\
CD monitor 
may be slightly less responsive than normal immediately after startup. N\
ormal 
brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monit\
or 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.