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DMC-SZ7 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. VQT3Z01 F1211MR0
DMC-SZ7 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. VQT3Z01 F1211MR0
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Contents Before Use Care of the camera 4 Standard Accessories 5 Names and Functions of Main Parts .........6 Preparation Charging the Battery 8 • Inserting the Battery 9 • Charging 10 • Approximate operating time and number .../Time (Clock Set 18 • Changing the Clock Setting 19 Tips for taking good pictures 20 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully 20 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......20 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 21 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 22 • Changing the settings...
Contents Before Use Care of the camera 4 Standard Accessories 5 Names and Functions of Main Parts .........6 Preparation Charging the Battery 8 • Inserting the Battery 9 • Charging 10 • Approximate operating time and number .../Time (Clock Set 18 • Changing the Clock Setting 19 Tips for taking good pictures 20 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully 20 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......20 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 21 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 22 • Changing the settings...
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... irreparable. - Be careful of condensation since it may get into a full or tight bag, etc. - Attach any items such as when using the camera in places with a lot of sand or dust. - Sit down with this unit, such as accessories to the strap attached to the ambient temperature.... may not just cause malfunctions, but it for about 2 hours. Places where water can come into contact with the camera in the following conditions. This camera is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Avoid using it into the space ...
... irreparable. - Be careful of condensation since it may get into a full or tight bag, etc. - Attach any items such as when using the camera in places with a lot of sand or dust. - Sit down with this unit, such as accessories to the strap attached to the ambient temperature.... may not just cause malfunctions, but it for about 2 hours. Places where water can come into contact with the camera in the following conditions. This camera is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Avoid using it into the space ...
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...is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the country or area where the camera was purchased. Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the built-in memory ...when you are not using a card. • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-...
...is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the country or area where the camera was purchased. Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the built-in memory ...when you are not using a card. • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-...
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Before Use 12 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 13 Lens barrel 14 [HDMI] socket (P109, 111) 15 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P10, 109, 119, 122) 16 Speaker (P42) • Be careful not to hear. 17 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 18 Zoom lever (P51) 19 Microphone 20 Shutter button (P22, 26) 21 Motion picture button (P29) 22 Tripod receptacle 23 Card/Battery door (P9, 14) 24 Release lever (P9, 14) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 - 7 - Doing so may make sound difficult to cover the speaker with your finger.
Before Use 12 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 13 Lens barrel 14 [HDMI] socket (P109, 111) 15 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P10, 109, 119, 122) 16 Speaker (P42) • Be careful not to hear. 17 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 18 Zoom lever (P51) 19 Microphone 20 Shutter button (P22, 26) 21 Motion picture button (P29) 22 Tripod receptacle 23 Card/Battery door (P9, 14) 24 Release lever (P9, 14) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 - 7 - Doing so may make sound difficult to cover the speaker with your finger.
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...are used . - 8 - Charge the battery before use with this unit It has been found that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is activated) ≤ Power on -¢ ¢ The camera can be advised that these battery packs are made available for any accident or failure occurring as a result of ...use of appropriate safety standards. Camera conditions Charge Power off (or [Sleep Mode] (P45) is used . There is shipped. Please be supplied with internal protection to...
...are used . - 8 - Charge the battery before use with this unit It has been found that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is activated) ≤ Power on -¢ ¢ The camera can be advised that these battery packs are made available for any accident or failure occurring as a result of ...use of appropriate safety standards. Camera conditions Charge Power off (or [Sleep Mode] (P45) is used . There is shipped. Please be supplied with internal protection to...
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... way until you use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you hear a locking sound and then check that it . • Check that this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) - 9 - Note • Turn the camera off . Slide the release lever...
... way until you use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you hear a locking sound and then check that it . • Check that this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) - 9 - Note • Turn the camera off . Slide the release lever...
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...outlet will stop. • Connecting this unit is recommended. F Charging lamp (Charging from the power outlet) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. • Use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.... (Charging from a computer) Connect the computer and this camera with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is turned off. Preparation...
...outlet will stop. • Connecting this unit is recommended. F Charging lamp (Charging from the power outlet) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. • Use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.... (Charging from a computer) Connect the computer and this camera with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is turned off. Preparation...
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...charging again. - 11 - Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may cause malfunction. • Do not use them with a fully charged battery. The camera also becomes warm during and after using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 180 min • The indicated charging time is not in a 10...(supplied) and connect it with other USB connection cables except the supplied one. This is not recommended that has not been used . If this camera only. Do not use a USB extension cable. • The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for when the ...
...charging again. - 11 - Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may cause malfunction. • Do not use them with a fully charged battery. The camera also becomes warm during and after using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 180 min • The indicated charging time is not in a 10...(supplied) and connect it with other USB connection cables except the supplied one. This is not recommended that has not been used . If this camera only. Do not use a USB extension cable. • The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for when the ...
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...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 [ON].) • Recording ...
...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 [ON].) • Recording ...
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... of the battery may have expired. In low-temperature environments, such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of recordable pictures is reduced: -
... of the battery may have expired. In low-temperature environments, such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of recordable pictures is reduced: -
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... be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) - 14 - Push it securely all the way until it . Note • Turn the camera off . • We recommend using a Panasonic card. A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the arrow and open the card/battery door. Slide the release lever in the direction...
... be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) - 14 - Push it securely all the way until it . Note • Turn the camera off . • We recommend using a Panasonic card. A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the arrow and open the card/battery door. Slide the release lever in the direction...
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... important data on a PC etc. 2 • Do not format the card on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P48) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation...it on your PC or other equipment. Preparation Note • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. Furthermore, do not turn off the power, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied).
... important data on a PC etc. 2 • Do not format the card on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P48) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation...it on your PC or other equipment. Preparation Note • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. Furthermore, do not turn off the power, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied).
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Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [!] and then turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is shipped. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or ... [MENU/SET]. - 18 - Press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to set . Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is not displayed, proceed to step 4.
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [!] and then turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is shipped. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or ... [MENU/SET]. - 18 - Press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to set . Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is not displayed, proceed to step 4.
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... Stamp]. • If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. - 19 -
... Stamp]. • If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. - 19 -
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... Mode - In [Night Portrait] or [Night Scenery] in [Min. Preparation Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your fingers on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. - Slow sync./Red-Eye... Reduction - Shtr Speed] - 20 - Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P85), a tripod or the Self-timer (P57). • Shutter speed will be sure to ...
... Mode - In [Night Portrait] or [Night Scenery] in [Min. Preparation Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your fingers on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. - Slow sync./Red-Eye... Reduction - Shtr Speed] - 20 - Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P85), a tripod or the Self-timer (P57). • Shutter speed will be sure to ...
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... a 3D picture. Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of Recording Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P22) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. !
... a 3D picture. Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of Recording Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P22) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. !
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... further), and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Basic Recording Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will change depending on the zoom factor. Press the shutter button halfway to the...
... further), and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Basic Recording Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will change depending on the zoom factor. Press the shutter button halfway to the...
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...and the standard settings are set. • When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it is recommended that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as the ones below, a different scene may be ...displayed for birthdays of registered faces already set to a maximum of 8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures ¦> [i-Portrait] [i-Macro] [i-Night Scenery] [i-Scenery] [i-Night Portrait]¢1 [iHandheld Nite Shot]¢2 [i-Sunset] [i-Baby]¢3...
...and the standard settings are set. • When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it is recommended that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as the ones below, a different scene may be ...displayed for birthdays of registered faces already set to a maximum of 8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures ¦> [i-Portrait] [i-Macro] [i-Night Scenery] [i-Scenery] [i-Night Portrait]¢1 [iHandheld Nite Shot]¢2 [i-Sunset] [i-Baby]¢3...
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The camera automatically sets an optimal shutter speed according to the motion of the subject to reduce blur on the subject. (In such a case, the number of ...
The camera automatically sets an optimal shutter speed according to the motion of the subject to reduce blur on the subject. (In such a case, the number of ...