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... the Recording Mode 23 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 24 • Changing the settings 26 Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode 27 Focusing ...28 Recording Motion Pictures 30 Playing Back ...32 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 35 • Using the Playback Zoom 35 Deleting Pictures ...36 • To delete a single picture 36 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 36 Setting the Menu ...37 • Setting menu items 37 About the Setup Menu 39 Recording About the LCD Monitor...
... the Recording Mode 23 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 24 • Changing the settings 26 Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode 27 Focusing ...28 Recording Motion Pictures 30 Playing Back ...32 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 35 • Using the Playback Zoom 35 Deleting Pictures ...36 • To delete a single picture 36 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 36 Setting the Menu ...37 • Setting menu items 37 About the Setup Menu 39 Recording About the LCD Monitor...
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... • [Favorite]...93 • [Print Set] ...94 • [Protect] ...96 • [Copy] ...97 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 98 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 100 • About the supplied software 100 Printing the Pictures 104 • Selecting a single picture and printing it 105 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 105 • Print Settings ...106 Others Screen Display...109 Cautions for Use...111 Message Display ...116 Troubleshooting ...118 - 4 -
... • [Favorite]...93 • [Print Set] ...94 • [Protect] ...96 • [Copy] ...97 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 98 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 100 • About the supplied software 100 Printing the Pictures 104 • Selecting a single picture and printing it 105 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 105 • Print Settings ...106 Others Screen Display...109 Cautions for Use...111 Message Display ...116 Troubleshooting ...118 - 4 -
DMCSZ3 User Guide
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... speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the built-in memory and played back. Card The following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with this unit: When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card, etc. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is displayed in red when pictures are compatible when using this unit. (These cards are indicated...
... speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the built-in memory and played back. Card The following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with this unit: When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card, etc. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is displayed in red when pictures are compatible when using this unit. (These cards are indicated...
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... of the camera or the card. Furthermore, do not turn this switch is possible. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. • Write-Protect switch A provided (When this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). The card or the data on the built-in memory or the card may no further data writing, deletion or formatting is set to...
... of the camera or the card. Furthermore, do not turn this switch is possible. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. • Write-Protect switch A provided (When this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). The card or the data on the built-in memory or the card may no further data writing, deletion or formatting is set to...
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... only is displayed on the screen. • The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen. - 19 - Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing 4. (P44) A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time MJPEG QVGA 5 MJPEG QVGA R1m10s A B • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are more...
... only is displayed on the screen. • The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen. - 19 - Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing 4. (P44) A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time MJPEG QVGA 5 MJPEG QVGA R1m10s A B • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are more...
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... Recording Mode, the previously set Recording Mode will be set. - 23 - Panorama Shot Mode (P59) This mode allows you to take panorama pictures. Û Scene Mode (P62) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. • When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to select the Recording Mode. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of Recording Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P24) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Creative Control Mode (P54) Record while checking the image...
... Recording Mode, the previously set Recording Mode will be set. - 23 - Panorama Shot Mode (P59) This mode allows you to take panorama pictures. Û Scene Mode (P62) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. • When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to select the Recording Mode. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of Recording Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P24) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Creative Control Mode (P54) Record while checking the image...
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Please check with the recordable range display on the zoom factor. Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: The camera will change depending on the screen. (P28) 4 Press the shutter button fully (push it in focus. • The minimal distance (how close you can be to focus. • The focus indication B (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area C is displayed around the subject's face by the...
Please check with the recordable range display on the zoom factor. Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: The camera will change depending on the screen. (P28) 4 Press the shutter button fully (push it in focus. • The minimal distance (how close you can be to focus. • The focus indication B (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area C is displayed around the subject's face by the...
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... fully to take pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. B ISO sensitivity C Aperture value D Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed is not achieved. (Exclude when using a flash) ISO F3.1 1/60 BC D - 27 - You can take the picture. Basic Taking pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in red when correct exposure is displayed in the [Rec] menu. 1 Press [MODE].
... fully to take pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. B ISO sensitivity C Aperture value D Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed is not achieved. (Exclude when using a flash) ISO F3.1 1/60 BC D - 27 - You can take the picture. Basic Taking pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in red when correct exposure is displayed in the [Rec] menu. 1 Press [MODE].
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... picture and sound may deteriorate and it may record noise due to [ON], angle of the card, the card access indication may appear for the ones not listed below. If you end motion picture recording after recording motion pictures. Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for a certain period. If the Extended Optical Zoom are played back on recording for the image to play them back. This is displayed...
... picture and sound may deteriorate and it may record noise due to [ON], angle of the card, the card access indication may appear for the ones not listed below. If you end motion picture recording after recording motion pictures. Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for a certain period. If the Extended Optical Zoom are played back on recording for the image to play them back. This is displayed...
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... - U [Clock Set] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P20 for details. [World Time] Set the time in the areas displayed on the pictures you are using them on the screen, set by the time difference from other Recording Modes. Basic About the Setup Menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P37. • [Clock Set], [Auto Power Off] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using Summer Time [ ]. (The time will move...
... - U [Clock Set] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P20 for details. [World Time] Set the time in the areas displayed on the pictures you are using them on the screen, set by the time difference from other Recording Modes. Basic About the Setup Menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P37. • [Clock Set], [Auto Power Off] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using Summer Time [ ]. (The time will move...
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... Auto Mode. • [Auto Power Off] does not work when recording motion pictures. When using the AC adaptor (supplied) - The [World Time] setting. • The folder number and the clock setting are reset to a PC or a printer - When connecting to the initial settings. • When the [Reset] setting is selected during recording, the operation that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture. [1 SEC.] o [Auto Review] [2 SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are also reset. - w [Reset] The [Rec] or [Setup] menu settings are not changed...
... Auto Mode. • [Auto Power Off] does not work when recording motion pictures. When using the AC adaptor (supplied) - The [World Time] setting. • The folder number and the clock setting are reset to a PC or a printer - When connecting to the initial settings. • When the [Reset] setting is selected during recording, the operation that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture. [1 SEC.] o [Auto Review] [2 SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are also reset. - w [Reset] The [Rec] or [Setup] menu settings are not changed...
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This mode allows you play back pictures. • When you to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected. ¢ PAL video out is possible to be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with Exif. Basic Set to match the color television system in each country or the type of firmware is on a PC, they are displayed vertically...
This mode allows you play back pictures. • When you to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected. ¢ PAL video out is possible to be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with Exif. Basic Set to match the color television system in each country or the type of firmware is on a PC, they are displayed vertically...
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... then press [MENU/SET]. Interval until the second flash is set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is back-lit or under fluorescent light. Item Description of settings [‡] ([Auto]) [ ] ([iAuto])¢1 The flash is activated so ([Slow Sync./ [ ] Red-Eye])¢2 that the dark background will slow the shutter speed when the flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. If you take a picture with a dark...
... then press [MENU/SET]. Interval until the second flash is set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is back-lit or under fluorescent light. Item Description of settings [‡] ([Auto]) [ ] ([iAuto])¢1 The flash is activated so ([Slow Sync./ [ ] Red-Eye])¢2 that the dark background will slow the shutter speed when the flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. If you take a picture with a dark...
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... Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [ ] - Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. When [Burst] is set . • ¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of the flash may not be evident. - 51 - Recording ∫ The available flash range • The available flash range is too fast • It may take time to charge the Flash if you repeatedly take a picture even...
... Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [ ] - Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. When [Burst] is set . • ¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of the flash may not be evident. - 51 - Recording ∫ The available flash range • The available flash range is too fast • It may take time to charge the Flash if you repeatedly take a picture even...
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... download site. Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20 - 100 - For details, refer to any PC capable of your computer before use LoiLoScope, read directly from the card removed from the camera. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ∫ PC that draws out the full power of your PC You can transfer the pictures in the camera to manage images. Install the software...
... download site. Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20 - 100 - For details, refer to any PC capable of your computer before use LoiLoScope, read directly from the card removed from the camera. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ∫ PC that draws out the full power of your PC You can transfer the pictures in the camera to manage images. Install the software...
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... disposing of the memory card • "Format" or "delete" using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information, it will not erase the data in the image. About the personal information If a birthday is set for when transferring to malfunction. Management of data in any way for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card" above operations are not possible due...
... disposing of the memory card • "Format" or "delete" using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information, it will not erase the data in the image. About the personal information If a birthday is set for when transferring to malfunction. Management of data in any way for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card" above operations are not possible due...
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... to read or write data. > Remove the card after saving necessary data on the type of the card, motion picture recording may be broken. > Insert a different card. [Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the USB connection cable to the camera only. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is displayed for 4:3 TV] • Select [TV Aspect] in the middle. [A folder cannot be created...
... to read or write data. > Remove the card after saving necessary data on the type of the card, motion picture recording may be broken. > Insert a different card. [Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the USB connection cable to the camera only. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is displayed for 4:3 TV] • Select [TV Aspect] in the middle. [A folder cannot be created...
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... be operated even when it is in . (P10) - 118 - Or the charging lamp blinks. • This phenomenon occurs when charging in a location where the temperature is very high or very low. > Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature (and the temperature of battery) is turned on. Others Troubleshooting First, try charging again. [If you leave the camera...
... be operated even when it is in . (P10) - 118 - Or the charging lamp blinks. • This phenomenon occurs when charging in a location where the temperature is very high or very low. > Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature (and the temperature of battery) is turned on. Others Troubleshooting First, try charging again. [If you leave the camera...
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...-in memory appear when a card is recommended to use the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" software in the CD-ROM (supplied) to write pictures from PC to card. • Are you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P43) (Other pictures will not be played back by using [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play]? > Cancel the filter. (P83) The folder number and the file number are not displayed. •...
...-in memory appear when a card is recommended to use the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" software in the CD-ROM (supplied) to write pictures from PC to card. • Are you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P43) (Other pictures will not be played back by using [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play]? > Cancel the filter. (P83) The folder number and the file number are not displayed. •...
DMC-SZ3K Owner's Manual (English)
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... (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP) - Digital Camera: Information for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of your safety Power Source: DC 5 V Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Image stabilizer Focus range Shutter system Shutter speed Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Microphone Speaker Recording media Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures Interface Digital Analog video 16,100,000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 10k zoom...
... (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP) - Digital Camera: Information for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of your safety Power Source: DC 5 V Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Image stabilizer Focus range Shutter system Shutter speed Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Microphone Speaker Recording media Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures Interface Digital Analog video 16,100,000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 10k zoom...