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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)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.
When in operation
(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writing, reading, deletion or
formatting. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, card, AC adaptor (optional)
or DC coupler (optional), as this can cause data loss or damage. Keep the camera away from
vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated,
attempt to perform the operation again.
Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
The number of pictures you can take and the recording time varies in proportion to card
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

ƔWhen [Upload Set] is set, the number of pictures that can be recorded or the recording

time may decrease.
ŶRecording picture capacity (still pictures)
[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 4 GB 16 GB
14M 13 330 670 2740
5M 26 650 1300 5300
0.3M 410 10050 19940 81340
• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.
ŶRecording time capacity (motion pictures)
[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 4 GB
121212
[HD] — 8 min 10 s 8 min 10 s
16 min 20 s 16 min 10 s
[VGA] —
21 min 40 s 21 min 20 s 43 min 10 s 42 min 20 s
[QVGA] 2 min 30 s 2 min 20 s 1 h 2 min
59 min 10 s
2 h 4 min 1 h 57 min
• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. To record more than 2 GB, press the
shutter button again. (Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.)
The time displayed in the table is the total time.
1 DMC-ZS8/DMC-TZ18 2 DMC-ZS9
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
ŶBuilt-in memory (Approx. 70 MB)

ƔPictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (ĺ101)

ƔThe access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

ŶCompatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Using a card of SD Speed “Class 6” or above is
recommended for recording motion pictures.
• Can be used with devices compatible with the
respective formats.
• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that
your computer and other devices support this type
of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• Only the cards listed on the left with the given
capacities are supported.
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example)

ƔPlease reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

formatted with a computer or another device. (ĺ23)

ƔIf the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to

record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.

ƔIt is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to
be damaged).

ƔLatest information:

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
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