Panasonic DMC-TZ8 Operating Guide

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 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
Completely insert battery 
and card
 
• Battery: Push in until the lever is locked
 
• Memory card: Push in until it clicks
Close lid
Slide to the [LOCK] position.
 
To remove
 
• To remove battery:
 
• To remove card:
move lever in 
direction of arrow.
Lever
press down in 
centre.
 
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
 
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
 
Remove battery from camera after use.
 
• Store the battery in battery carrying case (supplied).
 
To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until 
the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait 
may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card 
or recorded data.)
 
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
Charged battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation: terminals face 
LCD)
Do not 
touch 
terminal
 Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of battery
By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play 
back without worrying about the remaining battery charge.
The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor.
DC IN 
terminal
DC coupler
DC coupler 
cover
Align the marks to 
connect
AC adaptor
Insert DC coupler instead of 
battery (previous page) 
Open DC coupler cover 
 
• If difficult to open, with the card/
battery door open, press the coupler 
cover from the inside to open it.
Plug AC adaptor into power 
outlet 
Connect AC adaptor to DC IN 
terminal of DC coupler 
 
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
 
Use the AC adaptor and DC coupler specifically for this camera. Using other adaptors 
or couplers could cause camera failure.
 
It may not be possible to install camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is 
connected, depending on the type of tripod or unipod.
 
The camera cannot be stood up when the AC adaptor is connected. If you are leaving 
the camera on a surface as you work, it is recommended to set it on a soft cloth.
 
When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the 
card/battery door.
 
Remove the AC adaptor and DC coupler when not in use and close the coupler cover.
 
Also read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.
Lever