DMCSZ3 User Guide
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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...
DMCSZ3 User Guide
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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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Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. (These cards are compatible when using the card: 5 (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory and played back. When a card has been inserted Pictures can be used . ¢ SD Speed Class is English only.) - 17 - http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC...
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. (These cards are compatible when using the card: 5 (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory and played back. When a card has been inserted Pictures can be used . ¢ SD Speed Class is English only.) - 17 - http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC...
DMCSZ3 User Guide
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... not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). We 2 recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged, and this switch is returned to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is set to...
... not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). We 2 recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do not format the card on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged, and this switch is returned to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is set to...
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... recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures • [i99999] is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen. • The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures and the available recording time...
... recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures • [i99999] is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen. • The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures and the available recording time...
DMCSZ3 User Guide
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... settings. 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 effect. Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 1 Press [MODE...
... settings. 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 effect. Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 1 Press [MODE...
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...further), and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Please check with the recordable range display on the subject which is displayed around the subject's face by the Face Detection function. Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: The camera will change depending on the zoom factor. Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White Balance/ Face Detection/[i.Exposure]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[Red-Eye Removal]/ [Stabilizer]/[Continuous AF...
...further), and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Please check with the recordable range display on the subject which is displayed around the subject's face by the Face Detection function. Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: The camera will change depending on the zoom factor. Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White Balance/ Face Detection/[i.Exposure]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[Red-Eye Removal]/ [Stabilizer]/[Continuous AF...
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...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 - Basic Taking pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in red when correct exposure is displayed in the [Rec] menu. 1 Press [MODE]. You can take pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to take the picture. A Shutter button 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Normal Picture], and then press [MENU/SET...
...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 - Basic Taking pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in red when correct exposure is displayed in the [Rec] menu. 1 Press [MODE]. You can take pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to take the picture. A Shutter button 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Normal Picture], and then press [MENU/SET...
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...], [Photo Frame] Scene Mode while recording motion picture Portrait Mode Low Light Mode Normal motion picture - 31 - When [Video Rec Area] (P40) is set to come into focus. • If you operate the zoom etc. If the Extended Optical Zoom are played back on other equipment, the quality of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after a short time when using [Miniature Effect] of view during motion picture recording is...
...], [Photo Frame] Scene Mode while recording motion picture Portrait Mode Low Light Mode Normal motion picture - 31 - When [Video Rec Area] (P40) is set to come into focus. • If you operate the zoom etc. If the Extended Optical Zoom are played back on other equipment, the quality of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after a short time when using [Miniature Effect] of view during motion picture recording is...
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...] or [Home], press 2/1 to select an area, and press [MENU/SET] to P37. • [Clock Set], [Auto Power Off] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to set. • Set [Home] first thing after purchasing. [Destination] can be set . ¢ Available settings are using Summer Time [ ]. (The time will move forward by the time difference from other Recording Modes.
...] or [Home], press 2/1 to select an area, and press [MENU/SET] to P37. • [Clock Set], [Auto Power Off] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to set. • Set [Home] first thing after purchasing. [Destination] can be set . ¢ Available settings are using Summer Time [ ]. (The time will move forward by the time difference from other Recording Modes.
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... playing back motion pictures - 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 displayed until one of the buttons is pressed. [OFF] • [Auto Review] is set to [2 SEC.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • [Auto Power...
... playing back motion pictures - 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 displayed until one of the buttons is pressed. [OFF] • [Auto Review] is set to [2 SEC.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • [Auto Power...
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... the color television system in each country or the type of firmware is on the version DMC-SZ3P sold in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with other equipment. • Pictures are displayed vertically by rotating when played back on a PC, they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Exif is a file format for information about how to play back pictures on...
... the color television system in each country or the type of firmware is on the version DMC-SZ3P sold in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with other equipment. • Pictures are displayed vertically by rotating when played back on a PC, they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Exif is a file format for information about how to play back pictures on...
DMCSZ3 User Guide
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... again for the actual recording. • Use this when you take pictures of people in places where the use of flash is not permitted. ¢1 This can be set . The icon changes depending on the flash icon. - 49 - Item Description of settings [‡] ([Auto]) [ ] ([iAuto])¢1 The flash is set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. [ ] ([Auto/Red-Eye])¢2 It is activated...
... again for the actual recording. • Use this when you take pictures of people in places where the use of flash is not permitted. ¢1 This can be set . The icon changes depending on the flash icon. - 49 - Item Description of settings [‡] ([Auto]) [ ] ([iAuto])¢1 The flash is set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. [ ] ([Auto/Red-Eye])¢2 It is activated...
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... Flash is set to [ ] - When [Burst] is being charged, the Flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you repeatedly take time to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the Flash. • Recording a subject from the camera or was not looking at the first Flash, the effect may take pictures. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The Red-Eye...
... Flash is set to [ ] - When [Burst] is being charged, the Flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you repeatedly take time to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the Flash. • Recording a subject from the camera or was not looking at the first Flash, the effect may take pictures. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The Red-Eye...
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... recording date or model name. Connecting to other equipment Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC You can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read the LoiLoScope manual available for download at the link below support site. Use your music, picture and video files to create videos to share with your computer before use LoiLoScope, read directly...
... recording date or model name. Connecting to other equipment Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC You can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read the LoiLoScope manual available for download at the link below support site. Use your music, picture and video files to create videos to share with your computer before use LoiLoScope, read directly...
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... recorded in the image. Notice for [Baby1]/[Baby2], this personal information is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are pictures stored in the built-in memory, copy them onto the memory card (P97) before transferring to another party, or 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...
... recorded in the image. Notice for [Baby1]/[Baby2], this personal information is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are pictures stored in the built-in memory, copy them onto the memory card (P97) before transferring to another party, or 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...
DMCSZ3 User Guide
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... message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. • If the battery terminal is connected to the camera only. Others [Memory Card Error]/[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used] > Use a card compatible with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures. • In the event that it stops even after using a "Class 6" card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it and remove any objects. - 117 - SD Memory Card...
... message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. • If the battery terminal is connected to the camera only. Others [Memory Card Error]/[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used] > Use a card compatible with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures. • In the event that it stops even after using a "Class 6" card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it and remove any objects. - 117 - SD Memory Card...
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... Troubleshooting First, try charging again. [If you leave the camera on, the battery will turn on for approximately 15 seconds.] The camera cannot be operated even when it is exhausted. The camera turns off but the unit has not been charged. Charge the battery. • If you reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) when the unit is fully charged, the charging lamp will be improved by using the [Auto Power...
... Troubleshooting First, try charging again. [If you leave the camera on, the battery will turn on for approximately 15 seconds.] The camera cannot be operated even when it is exhausted. The camera turns off but the unit has not been charged. Charge the battery. • If you reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) when the unit is fully charged, the charging lamp will be improved by using the [Auto Power...
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... of digital cameras? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you playing back filtered images by using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P43) (Other pictures will not be possible to restore them. When recording in [Burst] (except for [ ]) (P74) Flash is activated several times. • The flash is activated twice when Red-Eye Reduction (P48) has been set. •...
... of digital cameras? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you playing back filtered images by using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P43) (Other pictures will not be possible to restore them. When recording in [Burst] (except for [ ]) (P74) Flash is activated several times. • The flash is activated twice when Red-Eye Reduction (P48) has been set. •...
DMC-SZ3K Owner's Manual (English)
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... choosing Panasonic! AC Adaptor To power outlet Charging time SD Memory Card (optional) Battery Pack USB Connection Cable Approx. 150 min Recording • Set the date and time before using the camera. [MODE] button • Use this to read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use other AC adaptors except...
... choosing Panasonic! AC Adaptor To power outlet Charging time SD Memory Card (optional) Battery Pack USB Connection Cable Approx. 150 min Recording • Set the date and time before using the camera. [MODE] button • Use this to read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use other AC adaptors except...