Panasonic DMC-SZ02, DMC-SZ1, DMC-FH8 Owner's Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual

DMC-SZ1 DMC-SZ02

DMC-FH8

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-SZ1

DMC-SZ02 DMC-FH8

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual f or advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

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Dear Customer,

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for

purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

-If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the

European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.

•Use only the recommended accessories.

•Do not remove covers.

•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

∫ Product identi fication marking

Product Location

Digital Camera Bottom

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FCC Note:

DMC-SZ1

DMC-FH8

DMC-SZ02

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisi on reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or periph eral devic es. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-SZ1

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

DMC-SZ02 DMC-FH8

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

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∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

•Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

CAUTION

•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

•When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for

the correct method of disposal.

•

Do not heat or expose to flame.

•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.

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∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)

CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

•Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths,

curtains, and similar items.

•Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But

•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power

supply only.

•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to

suit the AC outlet configuration.

∫ Cautions for Use

•

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

•(DMC-SZ1)

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

•(DMC-SZ02) (DMC-FH8)

Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).

Keep this unit as far away as possible from elect romagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be

disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely

affecting the pictures and/or sound.

•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or large motors.

•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,

disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,

turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (supplied). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound

may be adversely affected.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 3

Before Use ......................... ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... ..... ................................ ..... ..... ..... ..... ...... .. 7

Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 8

Names and Functions of Main Parts .......................................................................... 9

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 11

Charging the Battery... ...... ..... ..... ..... ................................ ..... ..... ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ...... 12

Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 13

Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) ............................................................. 14

Installing supplied software...................................................................................... 15

Specifications............................................................................................................. 16

Digital Camera Accessory System........................................................................... 19

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form .................................................................... 20

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ................................... 21

•Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other information

for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. When operation or other information is more or less the same between models, (DMC-SZ1) are used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual.

•The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated

separately, together with the relevant model number.

e.g.: (DMC-SZ1)

(DMC-FH8)

Before Use

∫ Care of the camera

•

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

•This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.

Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

∫ Ab ou t C o ndensation (When the lens is f o gged up)

•

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will

disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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Standard Accessories

VFC4297VFF0940

(DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02)

K1HY08YY0025

(DMC-FH8)

K1HY08YY0015

(DMC-SZ1)

K1HY08YY0026

DMW-BCK7PP VSK0768

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.

2 AC Adaptor

Can be used for charging and

playback. 3 USB Connection Cable 4 (DMC-SZ1)

5 CD-ROM

6 Hand Strap

¢ AV cable is not provided in (DMC-SZ02)

(DMC-FH8).

•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.

•The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

•For information about optional accessories,

refer to the System

•If any accessories are lost, customers should

contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

AV Cable

• Software

• Owner’s Manual for advanced features

Install on your PC before use.

“Digital Camera Accessory

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