Panasonic DMC-SZ5 User Manual
Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ5
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera...................................................................................................... 6
Standard Accessories................................................................................................. 7
Names and Functions of Main Parts.......................................................................... 8
Preparation
Charging the Battery................................................................................................. 10
• Inserting the Battery.............................................................................................11
• Charging ............................................................................................................. 13
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ........................ 16
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) .......................................................... 18
About the Built-in Memory/the Card........................................................................ 19
• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ......... 22
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .................................................................................. 23
• Changing the Clock Setting ................................................................................ 24
Tips for taking good pictures ................................................................................... 25
• Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully......................................................... 25
• Preventing jitter (camera shake)......................................................................... 25
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode................................................................................. 26
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................................................. 27
• Changing the settings......................................................................................... 29
Taking pictures with your favourite settings
(Normal Picture Mode).............................................................................................. 30
Focusing .................................................................................................................... 31
Recording Motion Pictures....................................................................................... 33
• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures..................................... 35
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) .................................................................... 36
• Selecting a picture.............................................................................................. 36
• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ..................................................... 37
• Using the Playback Zoom................................................................................... 37
Playing Back Motion Pictures .................................................................................. 38
Deleting Pictures....................................................................................................... 39
• To delete a single picture.................................................................................... 39
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ..................................... 40
Setting the Menu ....................................................................................................... 41
• Setting menu items ............................................................................................. 41
• Using the Quick Menu ........................................................................................ 42
About the Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 43
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Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................................................................................. 51
Using the Zoom ......................................................................................................... 52
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom ............................................ 52
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash................................................................. 55
• Switching to the appropriate flash setting........................................................... 55
Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])........................................... 59
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.......................................................................... 60
Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................... 61
Record pictures that look like dioramas (Miniature Effect Mode) ........................ 62
Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode).................. 63
• [Portrait].............................................................................................................. 64
• [Soft Skin] ........................................................................................................... 64
• [Scenery]............................................................................................................. 64
• [Panorama Shot]................................................................................................. 65
• [Sports]................................................................................................................ 68
• [Night Portrait]..................................................................................................... 68
• [Night Scenery]................................................................................................... 68
• [Food].................................................................................................................. 68
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................................................................................. 69
• [Pet] .................................................................................................................... 70
• [Sunset]............................................................................................................... 70
• [High Sens.] ........................................................................................................ 70
• [Glass Through].................................................................................................. 70
• [Photo Frame]..................................................................................................... 70
Entering Text.............................................................................................................. 71
Using the [Rec] Menu................................................................................................ 72
• [Picture Size]....................................................................................................... 72
• [Sensitivity].......................................................................................................... 73
• [White Balance]................................................................................................... 74
• [AF Mode] ........................................................................................................... 76
• [i.Exposure]......................................................................................................... 79
• [i.Resolution]....................................................................................................... 79
• [Digital Zoom]...................................................................................................... 79
• [Burst] ................................................................................................................. 80
• [Color Mode] ....................................................................................................... 82
• [AF Assist Lamp]................................................................................................. 82
• [Red-Eye Removal]............................................................................................. 83
• [Stabilizer] ........................................................................................................... 83
• [Date Stamp] ....................................................................................................... 84
• [Clock Set] .......................................................................................................... 84
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ............................................................................. 85
• [Rec Quality] ....................................................................................................... 85
• [Continuous AF] .................................................................................................. 85
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Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback................................................................................... 86
• [Slide Show]........................................................................................................ 87
• [Filtering Play]..................................................................................................... 89
• [Calendar] ........................................................................................................... 90
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures........................................................................ 91
• [Auto Retouch].................................................................................................... 91
Using the [Playback] Menu....................................................................................... 92
• [Location Logging] .............................................................................................. 92
• [Upload Set] ........................................................................................................ 93
• [Text Stamp] ........................................................................................................ 95
• [Video Divide]...................................................................................................... 97
• [Resize]............................................................................................................... 98
• [Cropping] ........................................................................................................... 99
• [Favorite]........................................................................................................... 100
• [Print Set].......................................................................................................... 101
• [Protect] ............................................................................................................ 103
• [Copy] ............................................................................................................... 104
Wi-Fi
What you can do with the Wi-FiR function............................................................ 105
Wi-Fi function .......................................................................................................... 107
Setting up the connection with [Wi-Fi Wizard] ..................................................... 108
Smartphone operations .......................................................................................... 109
Preparation before sending images .......................................................................113
To send images ........................................................................................................117
To display images on a TV wirelessly ................................................................... 120
To print pictures wirelessly .................................................................................... 121
To transfer images automatically .......................................................................... 122
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu....................................................................... 125
• [Wi-Fi Wizard] ................................................................................................... 125
• [Access Point]................................................................................................... 125
• [LUMIX CLUB] .................................................................................................. 129
• [Device Name] .................................................................................................. 132
• [External AV device].......................................................................................... 133
• [Wi-Fi Button].................................................................................................... 134
• [Wi-Fi Password]............................................................................................... 135
• [MAC Address].................................................................................................. 136
• [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] ....................................................................................... 136
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Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen.................................................................. 137
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC......................................... 139
• Upload images to the WEB service using the upload tool
“LUMIX Image Uploader” ................................................................................. 143
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder.................................... 144
• Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder............................................... 144
Printing the Pictures ............................................................................................... 146
• Selecting a single picture and printing it ........................................................... 148
• Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ................................................... 148
• Print Settings .................................................................................................... 149
Others
Screen Display......................................................................................................... 152
Cautions for Use...................................................................................................... 154
Message Display ..................................................................................................... 159
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 162
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Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the
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following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not record if you:
– Drop or hit the camera.
– Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it
into a full or tight bag, etc.
– Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the
camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand,
etc.
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the
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lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause
malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when
using it on a rainy day or at the beach.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
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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.
∫ This camera cannot be exported or taken to countries that have a United States
embargo imposed.
Export Administration Regulation (EAR) applies to this camera as it contains encryption software
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developed in the United States.
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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 country or area where the camera was
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purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”.
• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
• 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.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can
purchase the accessories separately.)
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Before Use
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Flash (P55)
2 Lens (P6, 155)
3 Self-timer indicator (P60)
AF Assist Lamp (P82)
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4Wi-Fi
Transmitter (P105)
5 LCD monitor (P51, 152, 155)
6 [MENU/SET] button (P41)
7 [DISP.] button (P51)
8 [Q.MENU] (P42)
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P39)
9 [MODE] button (P26, 86)
10 [Wi-Fi] button (P134)
11 Charging lamp (P13)
Wi-Fi connection lamp (P106)
12 [(] (Playback) button (P36)
13 Cursor buttons
A: 3/Exposure compensation (P61)
B: 4/Macro Mode (P59)
AF Tracking (P78)
C: 2/Self-timer (P60)
D: 1/Flash setting (P55)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in
the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
or Press 4
5
10
9
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7
11
12
13
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Before Use
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21 2218 19 20
24
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14 Strap eyelet
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Be sure to attach the strap when using the
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
15 Lens barrel
16 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P13, 137, 140,
146)
This socket is also used when charging the
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battery.
17 Zoom lever (P52)
18 Speaker (P45)
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your
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finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to
hear.
19 Microphone
20 Power button (P23)
21 Shutter button (P27, 30)
22 Motion picture button (P33)
23 Tripod receptacle
A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm or more
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may damage this unit if attached.
24 Card/Battery door (P11, 18)
25 DC coupler cover
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
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Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P12)
26 Release lever (P11, 18)
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Preparation
Charging the Battery
Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied/optional) and
battery.
The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
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• Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.
Camera conditions Charge
Tur n e d o f f
Tur ned on —
¢ The camera can be supplied with power from a power outlet via the USB connection cable
(supplied/optional) only during Playback Mode. (The battery is not charged.)
• If no battery is inserted, no charging or power is supplied.
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery
packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any
accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To
ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery
pack is used.
≤
¢
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Preparation
Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery into the camera to charge it.
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Check that this unit is turned off.
Slide the release lever in the direction of
1
the arrow and open the card/battery
door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Being careful about the battery
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orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound and then check that
it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.
1: Close the card/battery door.
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2: Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
Note
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Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before removing
the battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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Preparation
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC
adaptor (optional) are used.
The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the
designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC
adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
1 Open the card/battery door.
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.
3 Open the DC coupler cover A.
Push open the coupler cover from the interior.
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4 Close the card/battery door.
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Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.
5 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
6 Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket C of
the DC coupler.
D Align the marks and insert.
• Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this
camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause
damage.
Note
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
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• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
• Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.
• If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera.
Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
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Preparation
Charging
• Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and
86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
Check that this unit is turned off.
A To power outlet
B AC adaptor (supplied)
C PC (Turned on)
D USB connection cable (supplied)
• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
(Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.)
E Align the marks, and insert.
F Charging lamp
(Charging from the power outlet)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection
cable (supplied/optional), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power
outlet.
• Use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.
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Preparation
(Charging from a computer)
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable
(supplied/optional).
• Charging may not be possible depending on computer specifications.
• If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop.
• Connecting this camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to a power outlet will cause
the notebook computer battery to drain faster. Do not leave the camera connected for extended
periods of time.
• Be sure to always connect the camera to a computer USB terminal. Do not connect the camera to a
monitor, keyboard or printer USB terminal, or a USB hub.
∫ About the charging lamp
Lit red: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (When charging is complete, disconnect the camera
from the power outlet or computer.)
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time Approx. 180 min
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The
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charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for
the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may
be longer than normal.
• The charging time when connected to the computer depends on the computer ’s
performance.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is low. Recharge the battery or
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replace it with a fully charged battery.
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Preparation
Note
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Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting
heat generated.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB
connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
• Do not use a USB extension cable.
• The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied/optional) are for this camera only.
Do not use them with other devices.
• Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after
being charged.)
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also becomes
warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some power left, but it is not recommended that
the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic
swelling may occur.)
• If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage, charging may not be completed
normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied/optional) and connect it
again.
• If the charging lamp does not turn on or blinks when you connect the AC adaptor (supplied) or PC,
this indicates that the charging has been stopped because the unit is not in a temperature range
suitable for charging, and does not indicate a fault.
Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied/optional) in a location where the ambient
temperature (and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range, and try
charging again.
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Preparation
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
∫ Recording still pictures
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 125 min
Approx. 250 pictures
By CIPA standard in Normal
Picture Mode
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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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 Stabiliser
function is set to [ON].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds using full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. As
the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of
pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
∫ Recording motion pictures
When recording with picture quality set to [HD]
Recordable time Approx. 90 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 45 min
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be
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aware that these times are approximate.
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this
unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, zoom operation, etc.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds. The maximum
available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
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Preparation
∫ Playback
Playback time Approx. 240 min
Note
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced:
– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– When using [LCD Mode].
– When operations 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 the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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Preparation
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of
1
the arrow and open the card/battery
door.
Push it securely all the way until you
2
hear a “click” while being careful about
the direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
1: Close the card/battery door.
3
2: Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
Note
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Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before removing
the card. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged
or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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Preparation
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
The following operations can be performed using this unit:
When a card has not been inserted
When a card has been inserted
Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory
and played back.
Pictures can be recorded on the card and
played back.
• When using the built-in memory:
>ð (access indication
k
• When using the card:
(access indication
¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded
on the built-in memory (or the card).
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)
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)
Built-in Memory
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P104)
• Memory size: Approx. 55 MB
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
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Preparation
Card
The following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Remarks
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
• Use a card with SD Speed Class
recording motion pictures.
• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or
SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
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with “Class 4” or higher when
• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card
compatible equipment.
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using
the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the
card, etc.
e.g.:
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is English only.)
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Preparation
2
A
Note
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During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off,
remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied/optional). Furthermore, do
not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
• Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no
further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and
format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We
recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation. (P49)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Preparation
9
A
R
1m20s
B
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
[DISP.]. (P51)
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
• The number of 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 and the available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.
∫ Number of recordable pictures
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[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
Picture size
14M (4:3) 9 330 5490 10980
5M (4:3) 19 650 10620 21490
0.3M (4:3) 310 10050 162960 247160
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 55 MB)
2GB 32 GB 64 GB
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
Recording
quality setting
HD j 23m30s 6h28m 13h5 m5s
VGA 1m20s 51m43s 14h13m55s 28h47 m50s
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 55 MB)
2GB 32 GB 64 GB
Note
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The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
• When selecting images to upload to the WEB service, The number of recordable pictures and the
available recording time that can be recorded on the card may decrease.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds. The maximum
available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
• The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
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Preparation
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press power button.
1
• If the language select screen is not displayed,
proceed to step
Press [MENU/SET].
2
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
3
Press [MENU/SET].
4
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
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day, hour, minute, display sequence or time
display format), and press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination
You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing
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[].
4.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
6
• Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
Select [Yes] in the Wi-Fi wizard setting screen, and press [MENU/SET].
7
• Make the settings according to the Wi-Fi wizard. (P125)
• If you select [No], the Wi-Fi wizard does not start.
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Preparation
Changing the Clock Setting
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P41)
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The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the
battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
Note
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If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the
picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text 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.
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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 side and
stand with your feet slightly apart.
• To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P9)
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc.
A Str ap
B Flash
C Microphone
∫ Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [Rotate Disp.] (P49) is set)
When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction Detection
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function may not work correctly.
• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
D Speaker
E AF assist lamp
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P83), a tripod or the Self-timer (P60).
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Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using
a tripod.
– Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction
– [Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery] (Scene Mode)
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Selecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE].
1
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode.
2
Press [MENU/SET].
3
∫ List of Recording Modes
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Intelligent Auto Mode (P27)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
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Normal Picture Mode (P30)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Miniature Effect Mode (P62)
This is an imaging effect which defocuses the surroundings to make it look like a diorama.
(also known as Tilt Shift Focus)
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Scene Mode (P63)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Note
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When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the previously set
Recording Mode will be set.
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2
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode:
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings
to the camera and take pictures easily.
The following functions are activated automatically.
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– 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]
Press [MODE].
1
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and
2
then press [MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
3
• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is
focused.
• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face by the
Face Detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the
point on the subject which is in focus.
• The minimal distance (how close you can be to the
subject) will change depending on the zoom factor.
Please check with the recordable range display on the
(P31)
screen.
• You can set the AF tracking by pressing 3. For details, refer
to P78. (AF tracking is cancelled by pressing 3 again)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in
4
further), and take the picture.
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Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in
blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
When taking pictures
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[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]
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[i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset]
¢ Only when [ ] is selected.
When recording motion pictures
¦ > [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Low Light] [i-Macro]
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
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• When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust
the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the
Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds.
Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the colour of the
subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is
shaken, when zoom is used
• For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode.
The Backlight Compensation
When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.
In Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically. The [ ] is displayed on
the screen when backlighting is detected. (Depending on the backlighting conditions,
backlighting may not be detected correctly.)
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Changing the settings
Following menus can be set.
Menu Item
[Rec] [Picture Size]¢/[Burst]¢/[Color Mode]
[Motion Picture] [Rec Quality]
[Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]
•
Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you
can set them in other Recording Modes.
[Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Setup]/[Remote Control]/[Smart Transfer]
For the setting method of the menu, refer to P41.
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¢ Available settings may be different from other Recording Modes.
Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode
• Colour setting of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. It is possible to automatically take a picture
with a higher level of brilliance for the colour brightness and vividness.
About the flash (P55)
• When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and
brightness.
• When [ ], [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.
• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
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/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.]
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ISO
1/601/601/60
F3.1F3.1F3.1
A BC
Taking pictures with your favourite settings
(Normal Picture Mode)
Recording Mode:
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.
Press [MODE].
1
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Normal Picture], and
2
then press [MENU/SET].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
3
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and
4
then press it fully to take the picture.
A ISO sensitivity
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red when
correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude when using a
flash)
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