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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS9

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS9
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Owners 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

Table of Contents

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS9 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCompact
Image Sensor Size1/2.33 inch
Effective Pixels14.1 MP
Optical Zoom16x
Digital Zoom4x
Image StabilizationOptical
LCD Screen Size3.0 inch
Focal Length24-384mm (35mm equivalent)
Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - f/5.9
Shutter Speed8 - 1/2000 sec
LCD MonitorTFT
Battery LifeApprox. 260 shots (CIPA)

Summary

Before use

Camera handling

Precautions for handling the camera to avoid damage or malfunction.

Names of parts

Charging the battery

About batteries that you can use with this unit

Advises using genuine Panasonic batteries for safety and performance.

Inserting and removing the card (optional)the battery

Setting the clock

Setting the menu

Using the [Setup] menu

Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)

[USB Mode]

Selects communication method for connecting to PC or printer.

Basic shooting operation

Taking still pictures

Step-by-step guide for taking still photographs.

Recording motion pictures

Step-by-step guide for recording motion pictures.

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Details the automatic settings for optimal shooting without manual input.

Mode dial

Explains the different recording modes available on the mode dial.

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Continued)

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode

Allows setting own recording environment using the [Rec] menu.

Taking pictures with zoom

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Deleting pictures

Taking pictures with flash

Taking close-up pictures

Taking pictures with self-timer

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Determine aperture and record

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

Allows control over depth of field by setting aperture.

Determine shutter speed and record

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

Allows control over motion blur by setting shutter speed.

Determine aperture and shutter speed and record

[Manual Exposure] Mode

Allows manual setting of aperture and shutter speed for full exposure control.

Register your own settings and record

[Custom] Mode

Allows saving and recalling custom camera settings.

Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode]

Overview of Scene Modes for automatic optimization based on subject.

Saving commonly used scenes

Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode

Recording with the Face Recognition function

[Face Recog.]

Details the Face Recognition function's operation during recording and playback.

Recording with the Face Recognition function (Continued)

Registering face pictures

Step-by-step guide to registering faces with name and birth date.

Editing or deleting information about registered persons

Using the [Rec] menu

Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)

[AF Mode]

Changes focus alignment method based on subject position and number.

Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)

Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures

Watching motion pictures

Using the [Playback] menu (Continued)

Using with your PC

Copying still pictures and motion pictures

Steps for connecting the camera and copying pictures.

Printing

List of LCD monitor displays

Message displays

Q&A Troubleshooting

Battery, power

Troubleshoots issues related to camera power and battery.

Recording

Troubleshoots problems encountered during recording.

Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued)

TV, computer, printer

Troubleshoots issues connecting to TV, computer, or printer.

Usage cautions and notes

When in use

Cautions regarding camera usage, electromagnetic interference, and heat.

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