Panasonic DMC-ZS8 Using

AFHCAN

Background

A digital camera can add critical information to a telemedicine case. The Panasonic DMC-ZS8 Digital Camera is simple to use
and captures high quality images.

Taking Still Images

1. Turn the camera on by sliding the On/Off switch to the
right (A) and select the AUTO camera mode (B).
2. Slide the Capture/Review switch down (C) to check for
images on the camera. Delete any existing images (see
Deleting Images on the back of this Handy Guide).
3. Slide the Capture/Review switch up to place the camera
back in picture taking mode.
4. Take a picture by depressing the shutter button (D) half-
way down to set the autofocus (E). Depress the shutter
button all the way down to take the picture.
Reminder: Take several pictures of the subject. Include
close up view for detail and far away view for perspective.
Use a ruler to provide a sizing reference for close up images.

Using the Macro Function

1. The Panasonic Camera should automatically switch to macro mode when
focused on an object closer than 22 inches.
a. If the macro function doesn't preset automatically simply depress
the macro symbol on the selection wheel (F).
You should now see the macro icon in the viewfinder.

Using the Flash Function

The Panasonic Camera automatically adjusts the flash. If you feel the flash is causing
your subject to become washed out, you can manually turn the flash off:
1. Depress the flash on the icon selection wheel (G)
2. Use the selection wheel to highlight no flash on the screen/viewfinder
3. Depress the MENU/SET button (H)
The flash is now off and will remain off until you select a new flash setting.
HG-0270 Using the Panasonic Digital Camera
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