Panasonic DMC-TZ18 manual

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[...]

2 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 3 Contents Before use Before use .............................................. 5 Standard Accessories ........................... 7 Names of parts....................................... 8 Cursor button ................................................ 8 Preparations Charging the battery ............................. 9 Guidelines f[...]

2 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 3 Contents Before use Before use .............................................. 5 Standard Accessories ........................... 7 Names of parts....................................... 8 Cursor button ................................................ 8 Preparations Charging the battery ............................. 9 Guidelines f[...]

4 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 5 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 th[...]

4 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 5 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 th[...]

6 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 7 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 pro[...]

6 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 7 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 pro[...]

8 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 9 Names of parts Charging the battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) Cursor button Left cursor button ( ◄ ) • Self-timer ( → 45) Down cursor button ( ▼ ) • Macro Mode ( → 42) • AF Lock (AF T racking) ( → 29, 74) Up cursor button ( ▲ ) • Exposure Compensation ( → 46) • Auto Brack[...]

8 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 9 Names of parts Charging the battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) Cursor button Left cursor button ( ◄ ) • Self-timer ( → 45) Down cursor button ( ▼ ) • Macro Mode ( → 42) • AF Lock (AF T racking) ( → 29, 74) Up cursor button ( ▲ ) • Exposure Compensation ( → 46) • Auto Brack[...]

10 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 1 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 according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently , or in colder cli[...]

10 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 1 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 according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently , or in colder cli[...]

12 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 13 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 Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that t[...]

12 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 13 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 Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that t[...]

14 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 15 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Remaining battery and memory capacity Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP .] button to switch display) Remaining battery (only when using battery) ([...]

14 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 15 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Remaining battery and memory capacity Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP .] button to switch display) Remaining battery (only when using battery) ([...]

16 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 17 Setting the clock ( The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Setting the menu Set REC/PLA Y switch to before turning on the power . T o change time setting Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu, perform and . • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charg[...]

16 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 17 Setting the clock ( The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Setting the menu Set REC/PLA Y switch to before turning on the power . T o change time setting Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu, perform and . • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charg[...]

18 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 19 Using the [Setup] menu Setting the menu (Continued) Menu type [Rec] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) [Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) Changing picture preferences ( → 70 - 82) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Setup] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) Making the camera more[...]

18 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 19 Using the [Setup] menu Setting the menu (Continued) Menu type [Rec] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) [Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) Changing picture preferences ( → 70 - 82) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Setup] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) Making the camera more[...]

20 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 21 For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 17) Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [Cust.Set Mem.] Register settings on current camera. ( → 51) [C1] / [C2] / [C3] [LCD Mode] Make LCD monitor easier to see. [Auto Power LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how b[...]

20 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 21 For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 17) Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [Cust.Set Mem.] Register settings on current camera. ( → 51) [C1] / [C2] / [C3] [LCD Mode] Make LCD monitor easier to see. [Auto Power LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how b[...]

22 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 23 For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 17) Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder[...]

22 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 23 For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 17) Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder[...]

24 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 25 Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Basic shooting operation For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 17) Item Settings, notes [Language] Change display language. Set the language displayed on the screen. [Demo Mode] View demonstration of functions. [Stabilizer Demo.]: Extent of jitter is shown on graph[...]

24 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 25 Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Basic shooting operation For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 17) Item Settings, notes [Language] Change display language. Set the language displayed on the screen. [Demo Mode] View demonstration of functions. [Stabilizer Demo.]: Extent of jitter is shown on graph[...]

26 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 27 Basic shooting operation (Continued) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Mode dial [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. ( → 27) [Program AE] Mode Record pictures with your own settings. ( → 30) [Aperture-Priority] Mode Determine aperture, then record p[...]

26 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 27 Basic shooting operation (Continued) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Mode dial [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. ( → 27) [Program AE] Mode Record pictures with your own settings. ( → 30) [Aperture-Priority] Mode Determine aperture, then record p[...]

28 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 29 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: ■ T o use flash Select either (Auto) or (Forced Flash Off). • When is used, , (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and (Slow Sync.) are selected automatically according to the subject type and brightness. For de[...]

28 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 29 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: ■ T o use flash Select either (Auto) or (Forced Flash Off). • When is used, , (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and (Slow Sync.) are selected automatically according to the subject type and brightness. For de[...]

30 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 31 T aking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode Recording Mode: Aligning the focus ● If a warning is displayed about jitter , use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Selftimer]. ● If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do not have appropriate exposure. Y ou should either use the flash, change [Sensitivity] s[...]

30 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 31 T aking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode Recording Mode: Aligning the focus ● If a warning is displayed about jitter , use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Selftimer]. ● If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do not have appropriate exposure. Y ou should either use the flash, change [Sensitivity] s[...]

32 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 33 T aking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) Focus range Zoom ratio (approx.) Zoom bar ● Zoom speed can be adjusted. Zoom slowly → turn slightly Zoom quickly → turn completely Y ou can zoom in up to 16 times with “Optical Zoom”, and up to 33.[...]

32 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 33 T aking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) Focus range Zoom ratio (approx.) Zoom bar ● Zoom speed can be adjusted. Zoom slowly → turn slightly Zoom quickly → turn completely Y ou can zoom in up to 16 times with “Optical Zoom”, and up to 33.[...]

34 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 35 T aking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording Mode: [i.ZOOM] The camera uses super resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio. Using super resolution technology , the zoom ratio can be increased up to about 1.3 times higher than the original zoom ratio with almost no deterioration of picture quality . Display the [Rec[...]

34 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 35 T aking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording Mode: [i.ZOOM] The camera uses super resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio. Using super resolution technology , the zoom ratio can be increased up to about 1.3 times higher than the original zoom ratio with almost no deterioration of picture quality . Display the [Rec[...]

36 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 37 T aking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording Mode: V iewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: [Digital Zoom] Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality .) Display the [Rec] menu Select [ON] Select [Digital Zoom] Press [ / ] severa[...]

36 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 37 T aking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording Mode: V iewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: [Digital Zoom] Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality .) Display the [Rec] menu Select [ON] Select [Digital Zoom] Press [ / ] severa[...]

38 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 39 Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Changing recording information display Select type of deletion • T o use [Delete All] → go to step Select the pictures to delete (Repeat) • T o release → Press [DISP .] again Picture selected Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if [...]

38 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 39 Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Changing recording information display Select type of deletion • T o use [Delete All] → go to step Select the pictures to delete (Repeat) • T o release → Press [DISP .] again Picture selected Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if [...]

40 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 41 T aking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Display [Flash] Select the desired type T ype, operations Uses [Auto] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] ∗ 1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) T aking pictures of subjects in dark places [Forced Flash On] • A[...]

40 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 41 T aking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Display [Flash] Select the desired type T ype, operations Uses [Auto] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] ∗ 1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) T aking pictures of subjects in dark places [Forced Flash On] • A[...]

42 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 43 T aking close-up pictures Recording Mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max. W). Display [Macro Mode] Select [AF Macro] T ake a picture display T aking close-up pictures without stan[...]

42 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 43 T aking close-up pictures Recording Mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max. W). Display [Macro Mode] Select [AF Macro] T ake a picture display T aking close-up pictures without stan[...]

44 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 45 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment T aking pictures with self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. ● Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately bef[...]

44 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 45 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment T aking pictures with self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. ● Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately bef[...]

46 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 47 Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference between bringhtness of object and background). ● Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. ● After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed. ● The Exposure Compensation value you set i[...]

46 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 47 Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference between bringhtness of object and background). ● Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. ● After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed. ● The Exposure Compensation value you set i[...]

48 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 49 When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set to ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) Determine aperture value • When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and[...]

48 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 49 When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set to ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) Determine aperture value • When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and[...]

50 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 51 This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness). Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible. Set to ([Manual Exposure] Mode) • Manual exposure assist is displayed. Determine aperture [...]

50 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 51 This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness). Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible. Set to ([Manual Exposure] Mode) • Manual exposure assist is displayed. Determine aperture [...]

52 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 53 T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: [Custom] Switch to your own settings and record Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to . Set to (Custom Mode) Select custom set • Use ◄► to switch between screens. ● Even if [Rec] menu, etc. is chan[...]

52 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 53 T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: [Custom] Switch to your own settings and record Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to . Set to (Custom Mode) Select custom set • Use ◄► to switch between screens. ● Even if [Rec] menu, etc. is chan[...]

54 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 55 How to select a scene ( → 53) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 41) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. T ips • Stand as close as possible to subject. ?[...]

54 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 55 How to select a scene ( → 53) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 41) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. T ips • Stand as close as possible to subject. ?[...]

56 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 57 How to select a scene ( → 53) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 41) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes [Food] T akes natural-looking pictures of food. − [Party] Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as weddings. T ips • Stan[...]

56 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 57 How to select a scene ( → 53) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 41) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes [Food] T akes natural-looking pictures of food. − [Party] Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as weddings. T ips • Stan[...]

58 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 59 How to select a scene ( → 53) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 41) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes [Fireworks] T akes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky . T ips • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away . • T ripod recommended. • Shutter spe[...]

58 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 59 How to select a scene ( → 53) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 41) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes [Fireworks] T akes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky . T ips • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away . • T ripod recommended. • Shutter spe[...]

60 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 61 Saving commonly used scenes [My Scene Mode] Recording Mode: T aking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode Recording Mode: ● and Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset to each position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired Scene Mode. ● If recording settings are reset by [R[...]

60 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 61 Saving commonly used scenes [My Scene Mode] Recording Mode: T aking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode Recording Mode: ● and Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset to each position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired Scene Mode. ● If recording settings are reset by [R[...]

62 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 63 T aking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: [Rec Quality] Changing the motion picture size. When recording a motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗ 1 of “Class 6” or higher . ∗ 1 SD speed class re[...]

62 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 63 T aking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: [Rec Quality] Changing the motion picture size. When recording a motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗ 1 of “Class 6” or higher . ∗ 1 SD speed class re[...]

64 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 65 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] (Continued) Recording Mode: For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birth date. Y ou can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: [...]

64 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 65 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] (Continued) Recording Mode: For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birth date. Y ou can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: [...]

66 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 67 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] (Continued) Recording Mode: For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu ( → 17) Select [MEMOR Y] with ▲?[...]

66 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 67 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] (Continued) Recording Mode: For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu ( → 17) Select [MEMOR Y] with ▲?[...]

68 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 69 Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures ( → 17) [World T ime] Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. ■ Recording Mode: Select [World T ime] from the [Setup] menu ( → 17) • [Please set the home area] will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case,[...]

68 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 69 Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures ( → 17) [World T ime] Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. ■ Recording Mode: Select [World T ime] from the [Setup] menu ( → 17) • [Please set the home area] will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case,[...]

70 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 71 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu [Quality] Set quality of picture. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Fine (High quality , priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality , priority to the number of pictures) ● The setting is fixed to (Standard) in the following Scene Modes. ([T ransfor[...]

70 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 71 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu [Quality] Set quality of picture. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Fine (High quality , priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality , priority to the number of pictures) ● The setting is fixed to (Standard) in the following Scene Modes. ([T ransfor[...]

72 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 73 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) ■ White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [A WB]) White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colors still do not appear as anticipated. Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP .] button to display the [WB Adjust[...]

72 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 73 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) ■ White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [A WB]) White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colors still do not appear as anticipated. Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP .] button to display the [WB Adjust[...]

74 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 75 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) ● In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF Mode setting is fixed to (1-area-focusing). ● Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is dif ficult to align with (Spot-focusing). ● Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following cases: [Panorama As[...]

74 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 75 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) ● In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF Mode setting is fixed to (1-area-focusing). ● Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is dif ficult to align with (Spot-focusing). ● Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following cases: [Panorama As[...]

76 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 77 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [i.Exposure] Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [LOW]/[ST ANDARD]/[HIGH]/[OFF] ● [LOW], [ST ANDARD] and [HIGH][...]

76 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 77 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [i.Exposure] Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [LOW]/[ST ANDARD]/[HIGH]/[OFF] ● [LOW], [ST ANDARD] and [HIGH][...]

78 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 79 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [Digital Zoom] Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. For details ( → 36) ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] ● This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set. [Burst] Enables a rapid succession of st[...]

78 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 79 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [Digital Zoom] Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. For details ( → 36) ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] ● This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set. [Burst] Enables a rapid succession of st[...]

80 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 81 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [AF Assist Lamp] Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ( and larger AF area displayed) AF Assist Lamp [OFF] : Lamp of f (taking pictures[...]

80 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 81 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [AF Assist Lamp] Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ( and larger AF area displayed) AF Assist Lamp [OFF] : Lamp of f (taking pictures[...]

82 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 83 Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures Recording Mode: Using Quick menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) [Rec Quality] For details ( → 62) [Continuous AF] Either allows the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fixes the focus position at the start of recording. ■ Settings: [ON] :[...]

82 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 83 Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures Recording Mode: Using Quick menu For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 17) [Rec Quality] For details ( → 62) [Continuous AF] Either allows the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fixes the focus position at the start of recording. ■ Settings: [ON] :[...]

84 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 85 Entering T ext V iewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Playback Mode: Use the cursor buttons to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register destinations in [T ravel Date] etc. ● A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face Rec[...]

84 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 85 Entering T ext V iewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Playback Mode: Use the cursor buttons to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register destinations in [T ravel Date] etc. ● A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face Rec[...]

86 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 87 W atching motion pictures Playback Mode: Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Playback Mode: Motion pictures can be played back just as you view still pictures. ■ Operations during motion picture playback ▲ :Pause/play ▼ :Stop ◄ : Fast rewind (2 steps) Single-frame rewind (while paused) ► : Fast forward (2 step[...]

86 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 87 W atching motion pictures Playback Mode: Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Playback Mode: Motion pictures can be played back just as you view still pictures. ■ Operations during motion picture playback ▲ :Pause/play ▼ :Stop ◄ : Fast rewind (2 steps) Single-frame rewind (while paused) ► : Fast forward (2 step[...]

88 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 89 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] (Continued) Playback Mode: For switching [Playback Mode] procedure ( → 87) [Slide Show] Automatically plays back still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select the playback method • [All] • [Picture Only] • [Video Only] • [T ravel] : Play[...]

88 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 89 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] (Continued) Playback Mode: For switching [Playback Mode] procedure ( → 87) [Slide Show] Automatically plays back still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select the playback method • [All] • [Picture Only] • [Video Only] • [T ravel] : Play[...]

90 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 91 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] (Continued) Playback Mode: Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: For switching [Playback Mode] procedure ( → 87) [Filtering Play] Y ou can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures in selected categories or to favourite pictures, and then vi[...]

90 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 91 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] (Continued) Playback Mode: Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: For switching [Playback Mode] procedure ( → 87) [Filtering Play] Y ou can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures in selected categories or to favourite pictures, and then vi[...]

92 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 93 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( → 17) ■ Uploading to image-sharing websites When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies on the card inside the camera. Connect the camera to your computer ( → 103) before performing uploa[...]

92 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 93 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( → 17) ■ Uploading to image-sharing websites When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies on the card inside the camera. Connect the camera to your computer ( → 103) before performing uploa[...]

94 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 95 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( → 17) ■ Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp the recording date and time [Name] : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp name registered in [Baby] or [Pet][...]

94 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 95 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( → 17) ■ Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp the recording date and time [Name] : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp name registered in [Baby] or [Pet][...]

96 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 97 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( → 17) [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Press ◄► to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop Expand Change position Crop Press ◄ to select [Y es], and then press [M[...]

96 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 97 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( → 17) [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Press ◄► to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop Expand Change position Crop Press ◄ to select [Y es], and then press [M[...]

98 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 99 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( → 17) [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpo[...]

98 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 99 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( → 17) [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpo[...]

100 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 101 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( → 17) [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] Select the picture Select a person • If [DELETE], go to step • People whose Face Rec[...]

100 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 101 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure ( → 17) [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] Select the picture Select a person • If [DELETE], go to step • People whose Face Rec[...]

102 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 103 Using with your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together . • Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer . • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message will be displayed re[...]

102 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 103 Using with your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together . • Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer . • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message will be displayed re[...]

104 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 105 Using with your PC (Continued) ∗ 1 New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken with other cameras, etc.) • When recording after performing [No.Reset]. ∗ 2[...]

104 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 105 Using with your PC (Continued) ∗ 1 New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken with other cameras, etc.) • When recording after performing [No.Reset]. ∗ 2[...]

106 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 107 Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . Printing ■ T o cancel print Press [MENU/SET]. ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● T urn off power before inserting or r[...]

106 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 107 Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . Printing ■ T o cancel print Press [MENU/SET]. ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● T urn off power before inserting or r[...]

108 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 109 Printing (Continued) V iewing on TV screen Making print settings on the camera (Make settings before selecting [Print start]) Select item Select setting Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON]/[OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [Paper Size] (printer takes priority) [L/3.5”×5”] (89×127 mm) [2[...]

108 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 109 Printing (Continued) V iewing on TV screen Making print settings on the camera (Make settings before selecting [Print start]) Select item Select setting Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON]/[OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [Paper Size] (printer takes priority) [L/3.5”×5”] (89×127 mm) [2[...]

1 10 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 1 1 Press the [DISP .] button to change display ( → 39). List of LCD monitor displays In recording 1 Recording 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 Batt[...]

1 10 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 1 1 Press the [DISP .] button to change display ( → 39). List of LCD monitor displays In recording 1 Recording 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 Batt[...]

1 12 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 13 Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . 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) c[...]

1 12 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 13 Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . 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) c[...]

1 14 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 15 T ry checking these items ( → 1 14 - 1 19) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. T ry using [Reset] in [Setup] menu in Recording Mode ( → 22).) Q&A T roubleshooting Battery , power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly ( → 12[...]

1 14 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 15 T ry checking these items ( → 1 14 - 1 19) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. T ry using [Reset] in [Setup] menu in Recording Mode ( → 22).) Q&A T roubleshooting Battery , power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly ( → 12[...]

1 16 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 17 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) LCD monitor LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. ● LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Brightness is unstable. ● Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway . (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may[...]

1 16 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 17 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) LCD monitor LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. ● LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Brightness is unstable. ● Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway . (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may[...]

1 18 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 19 Q&A T roubleshooting (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 [V ideo Out] setting (NTSC/P AL) on the camera. (DMC-ZS8PU/DMC-TZ18PR only .) ( → 23) TV sc[...]

1 18 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 1 19 Q&A T roubleshooting (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 [V ideo Out] setting (NTSC/P AL) on the camera. (DMC-ZS8PU/DMC-TZ18PR only .) ( → 23) TV sc[...]

120 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 121 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 t[...]

120 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 121 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 t[...]

122 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 123 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Lens ● If lens is dirty: Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). T urn 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. ● Do no[...]

122 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 123 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Lens ● If lens is dirty: Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). T urn 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. ● Do no[...]

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