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... 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...
... 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...
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...8226; Digital Zoom...47 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash 48 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 48 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 52 Compensating the Exposure 53 Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode 54 ...Photo Frame] ...66 Using the [Rec] Menu 67 • [Picture Size]...67 • [Sensitivity]...68 • [White Balance 69 • [AF Mode] ...71 • [i.Exposure]...73 • [i.Resolution] ...73 • [Digital Zoom]...73 • [Burst] ...74 • [Color Mode] ...76 • [AF Assist Lamp 76 • [Red-Eye Removal...
...8226; Digital Zoom...47 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash 48 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 48 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 52 Compensating the Exposure 53 Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode 54 ...Photo Frame] ...66 Using the [Rec] Menu 67 • [Picture Size]...67 • [Sensitivity]...68 • [White Balance 69 • [AF Mode] ...71 • [i.Exposure]...73 • [i.Resolution] ...73 • [Digital Zoom]...73 • [Burst] ...74 • [Color Mode] ...76 • [AF Assist Lamp 76 • [Red-Eye Removal...
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... Having Fun with Recorded Pictures (Retouch 86 • [Auto Retouch] ...86 • [Beauty Retouch 87 • [Creative Retouch 89 Using the [Playback] Menu 90 • [Retouch] ...90 • [Resize]...90 • [Cropping] ...92 • [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...
... Having Fun with Recorded Pictures (Retouch 86 • [Auto Retouch] ...86 • [Beauty Retouch 87 • [Creative Retouch 89 Using the [Playback] Menu 90 • [Retouch] ...90 • [Resize]...90 • [Cropping] ...92 • [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...
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... press the 4 (down) button or Press 4 - 7 - Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Flash (P48) 1 2 Lens (P5, 112) 3 Self-timer indicator (P52) AF Assist Lamp (P76) 23 4 LCD monitor (P44, 109, 112) 5 [MENU/SET] button (P37) 6 [(] (Playback) button (P32) 7[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P36) 8 [MODE] button (P23, 80) 9 Charging lamp (P11) 10 Speaker (P40) • Be careful not to hear. 11 Motion picture button (P30) 12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P53...
... press the 4 (down) button or Press 4 - 7 - Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Flash (P48) 1 2 Lens (P5, 112) 3 Self-timer indicator (P52) AF Assist Lamp (P76) 23 4 LCD monitor (P44, 109, 112) 5 [MENU/SET] button (P37) 6 [(] (Playback) button (P32) 7[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P36) 8 [MODE] button (P23, 80) 9 Charging lamp (P11) 10 Speaker (P40) • Be careful not to hear. 11 Motion picture button (P30) 12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P53...
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... not leave any other devices. • Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left , but it again. • If the charging lamp does not turn on or blinks when you connect the AC adaptor (supplied) or PC, this happens, disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it is not recommended that the charging has been stopped because the unit is...
... not leave any other devices. • Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left , but it again. • If the charging lamp does not turn on or blinks when you connect the AC adaptor (supplied) or PC, this happens, disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it is not recommended that the charging has been stopped because the unit is...
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... in Normal Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [HD] Recordable time Approx...
... in Normal Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [HD] Recordable time Approx...
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... being recorded on the following operations can be recorded on the card, etc. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Card The following cards, which conform to a card. (P97) • Memory size: Approx. 90 MB • The access time for the built-in memory and played back. Built-in Memory • You can copy the recorded pictures to the SD video standard...
... being recorded on the following operations can be recorded on the card, etc. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Card The following cards, which conform to a card. (P97) • Memory size: Approx. 90 MB • The access time for the built-in memory and played back. Built-in Memory • You can copy the recorded pictures to the SD video standard...
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A Shutter button 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take the picture. 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] 1 Press [MODE]. Please check with the recordable range display on the zoom factor. In other cases, it in focus. • The minimal distance (how...
A Shutter button 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take the picture. 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] 1 Press [MODE]. Please check with the recordable range display on the zoom factor. In other cases, it in focus. • The minimal distance (how...
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Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set. [Rec] Menu Item [Picture Size]¢/[Burst]¢/[Color Mode]¢ [Motion Picture] [Rec Quality] [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]¢/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.] • Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you can set them in other Recording Modes. [Color Mode] • Color setting of subject and brightness. • When [ ], [ ] is set depending on the type of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. About the flash (P48...
Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set. [Rec] Menu Item [Picture Size]¢/[Burst]¢/[Color Mode]¢ [Motion Picture] [Rec Quality] [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]¢/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.] • Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you can set them in other Recording Modes. [Color Mode] • Color setting of subject and brightness. • When [ ], [ ] is set depending on the type of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. About the flash (P48...
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... fixed to [QVGA]. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on recording for a certain period. When [Video Rec Area] (P40) is set to [ON], angle of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after a short time when using [Miniature Effect] of the Creative Control Mode, the camera may go on the type of view during motion picture recording is displayed. • About zooming...
... fixed to [QVGA]. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on recording for a certain period. When [Video Rec Area] (P40) is set to [ON], angle of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after a short time when using [Miniature Effect] of the Creative Control Mode, the camera may go on the type of view during motion picture recording is displayed. • About zooming...
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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 forward by 1 hour.) Press 3 once more to return to P20 for details. [World Time] Set the time in the areas displayed on the pictures you are different from other Recording Modes. After selecting...
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 forward by 1 hour.) Press 3 once more to return to P20 for details. [World Time] Set the time in the areas displayed on the pictures you are different from other Recording Modes. After selecting...
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... a Slide Show Set the length of its setting in the following settings are also reset. - w [Reset] The [Rec] or [Setup] menu settings are reset to [2 SEC.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • [Auto Power Off] does not work when recording motion pictures. The [World Time] setting. • The folder number and the clock setting are reset, the following case. - When connecting to [5MIN.] in the following cases. - When using [Burst]. • The Auto Review function is set to a PC...
... a Slide Show Set the length of its setting in the following settings are also reset. - w [Reset] The [Rec] or [Setup] menu settings are reset to [2 SEC.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • [Auto Power Off] does not work when recording motion pictures. The [World Time] setting. • The folder number and the clock setting are reset, the following case. - When connecting to [5MIN.] in the following cases. - When using [Burst]. • The Auto Review function is set to a PC...
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... AV cable (optional) is connected. ¢ PAL video out is on the camera. - 42 - Basic Set to match the color television system in each country or the type of firmware is not available on the version DMC-SZ3P sold in Canada. This mode allows you play back pictures. • When you to be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is a file format for...
... AV cable (optional) is connected. ¢ PAL video out is on the camera. - 42 - Basic Set to match the color television system in each country or the type of firmware is not available on the version DMC-SZ3P sold in Canada. This mode allows you play back pictures. • When you to be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is a file format for...
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...; Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is 3 selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - 90 - Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Menu You can add the effect of [Auto Retouch], [Beauty Retouch] or [Creative Retouch] to recorded pictures . • For details, refer to P86. [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of recorded images...
...; Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is 3 selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - 90 - Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Menu You can add the effect of [Auto Retouch], [Beauty Retouch] or [Creative Retouch] to recorded pictures . • For details, refer to P86. [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of recorded images...
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...-in memory. 1 Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. [ ] ([IN>SD]): All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. [ ] ([SD>IN]): One picture at a time is copied. If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen...
...-in memory. 1 Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. [ ] ([IN>SD]): All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. [ ] ([SD>IN]): One picture at a time is copied. If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen...
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... (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP) This software allows you to format may appear. (Doing so will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site. This will cause recorded images to be connected to any PC capable of your computer before use LoiLoScope, read directly from the card removed from the camera. Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20 - 100 - You can be used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message...
... (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP) This software allows you to format may appear. (Doing so will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site. This will cause recorded images to be connected to any PC capable of your computer before use LoiLoScope, read directly from the card removed from the camera. Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20 - 100 - You can be used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message...
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... the operating instructions of the connectors, and plug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of printer used) • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable. • Motion pictures cannot be printed out. - 104 - If this happens during printing, stop printing at once. For details, refer to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
... the operating instructions of the connectors, and plug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of printer used) • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable. • Motion pictures cannot be printed out. - 104 - If this happens during printing, stop printing at once. For details, refer to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
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When a picture with this unit. > Insert a different card and try again. > Reformat on the screen in some cases. Format this card?] • It is a format that cannot be used in this camera. Data will be deleted. [Please turn camera off and on again]/[System Error] • This is displayed when the lens has stopped operating normally due to the built-in memory.) - Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on this...
When a picture with this unit. > Insert a different card and try again. > Reformat on the screen in some cases. Format this card?] • It is a format that cannot be used in this camera. Data will be deleted. [Please turn camera off and on again]/[System Error] • This is displayed when the lens has stopped operating normally due to the built-in memory.) - Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on this...
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.... (P83) The folder number and the file number are not displayed. • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the card appears when a card is not played back. When recording in [Burst] (except for [ ]) (P74) Flash is activated several times. • The flash is rotated and displayed in the following cases: - The recorded pictures are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this...
.... (P83) The folder number and the file number are not displayed. • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the card appears when a card is not played back. When recording in [Burst] (except for [ ]) (P74) Flash is activated several times. • The flash is rotated and displayed in the following cases: - The recorded pictures are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this...
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... connecting, but do not format. > If the [Access] displayed on the LCD monitor does not disappear, disconnect the USB connection cable after turning this function before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) > We recommend using a printer with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to the print paper size. - 125 - The picture cannot be printed when the camera is compatible...
... connecting, but do not format. > If the [Access] displayed on the LCD monitor does not disappear, disconnect the USB connection cable after turning this function before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) > We recommend using a printer with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to the print paper size. - 125 - The picture cannot be printed when the camera is compatible...