Panasonic DMC-ZS8 Handy Manual

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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. Tips for deleting clinical images can be found on the back of this Handy Guide.

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 REC/PLAY 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 REC/PLAY switch up to place the camera
in picture taking mode.
4. Take a picture by depressing the shutter button (D)
halfway 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.

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
The flash is now off and will remain off until you select a new flash setting.
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