Panasonic DMC-SZ10 Basic Owner's Manual

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Basic Owner's Manual
antenna or transmitter.
Digital Camera This available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that
DMC-SZ10 these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices
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emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being
used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating issue),
exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known
adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any
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biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might
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occure, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) DMC-SZ10 has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
If you have any questions, visit: Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
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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
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energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
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interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
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harmful interference to radio or television 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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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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. ∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)
Carefully observe copyright laws.
CAUTION!
•
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
AC adaptor
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
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on how to recycle this battery.
• 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.
Information for Your Safety
∫ About the battery pack
WARNING: CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•
Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. •
Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
•
Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•
Do not remove covers.
•
Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
•
Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
∫ Product identification marking
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
Product Location
CAUTION
Digital Camera Bottom
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Certification and Compliance
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. for the correct method of disposal.
1
Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu. •
Do not heat or expose to flame.
2
Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
SET]. doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
Cautions for Use
•
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.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
•
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCL7PP).
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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
•
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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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.
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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 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. 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.
•
Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
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Do not press the lens with excessive force.
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Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
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Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•
Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may
cause it to malfunction.
• Always use the supplied cords and cables.
•
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
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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).
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
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The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic
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waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
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important data on a PC etc.
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• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to
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ensure proper operation.
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The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.
• Do not remove or damage the external label on the battery.
•
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•
DMC-SZ10 Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug
or near the batteries.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
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Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for
a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2015. These may be subject to change.
Battery Pack (DMW-BCL7PP)
USB Connection Cable (K1HY08YY0037)
Hand Strap (VFC4737-A)
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If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further
information about obtaining replacement parts.
∫ Optional Accessories
Battery Pack: DMW-BCL7
USB Connection Cable: DMW-USBC1
AV Cable: DMW-AVC1
•
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.
Names of Main Parts

1 Shutter button

 2 Motion picture button

3 Zoom lever

4 Flash


5 Camera [ON/OFF] button
6 Lens
7 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp

8 Lens barrel

9 Lens barrier
: Microphone
; Charging lamp
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Wi-Fi connection lamp
 
< Monitor


= [MODE] button
> [MENU/SET] button
MODE
 
? [(] (Playback) button
@ Speaker


A Strap eyelet

B [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
Q.MENU
 
C [Wi-Fi] button
D Cursor buttons
3(È)/4(DISP.)/2(ë)/1(‰)
E [Q.MENU] button
[ ] (Delete) button
[ ] (Cancel) button
  F Tripod mount
G Card/Battery door
 H Release lever
∫ Adjusting the monitor angle
1 Flip up the bottom of the 2 Adjust the angle of
monitor lightly to open. the monitor.
•
Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.
•
When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force or drop the camera.
This may cause scratches and malfunctions.
•
If the monitor is rotated as shown in
the illustration, the Self Shot Mode
starts.
AC Adaptor (VSK0768)
Preparations
• Check that the camera is turned off.
AC Adaptor
Charging lamp
USB
Connection
Cable
Strap eyelet
•
Battery Pack
Hand Strap
SD Memory Card (optional)
• The following cards, which conform to the SD standard, can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
Charging time Approx. 170 min
•
When charging is complete, the charging lamp will go off - then you may disconnect
the camera from the power outlet or computer.
Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with
Speaker
both hands, keep your arms
Flash Lens
still at your side and stand
AF Assist Lamp
with your feet slightly apart.
•
Be careful not to put your fingers
on the flash, AF assist lamp,
microphone, speaker or lens etc.
•
When using the zoom without
holding the camera, such as when
recording with the self-timer or
performing remote recording, the
lens barrel will be extended or
Microphone
retracted. This may cause the
camera to tilt. We recommend
fixing the camera on a tripod or
other support.
A Tripod mount
It may not be possible to attach
and securely fasten a tripod
with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more to the
camera. Doing so may also
damage the camera.
It may not be possible to attach
certain types of tripods properly.
Selecting the Recording Mode
1
Press [MODE].
2
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording
Mode.
3
Press [MENU/SET].
∫ List of Recording Modes
Intelligent Auto Mode
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The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
When closing
Normal Picture Mode
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The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
This mode allows you to select any of the 15 image effects including [Old Days],
[High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].
•
When not using this unit, Panorama Shot Mode
close the monitor completely
This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
back to the original position.
This mode allows you to select any of the 13 image effects including [Old Days],
[High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].
Scene Mode
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This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
This mode allows you to select any of the 15 scenes including [Portrait], [Scenery],
and [Starry Sky].
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
We recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the
camera and record casually.
[MODE] button
To power outlet
Cursor buttons
•
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto],
and then press [MENU/SET].
Shutter button
•
Press the shutter button halfway to focus, and
then press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.
To prevent dropping, be sure
∫ Scene Detection
to attach the supplied strap
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed
and fit it to your wrist.
in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
¦ > [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] ¢
[i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset]
¢ Only displayed when the flash is set to [ ].
Using the Zoom
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide):
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele):
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
Optical Zoom
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 12k
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
This function works when any of the picture sizes indicated with is selected.
You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 27k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on
[Picture Size] setting.)
Intelligent Zoom
Enabled when [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the
deterioration of the image quality.
Digital Zoom
This function works when [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to
four times the original zoom magnification.
Changing Functions and Settings
Functions and settings can be changed using 3/4/2/1 and
[MENU/SET]. (Some functions and settings will not be available
for selection depending on the Recording Mode.)
3(È) The exposure compensation setting screen is displayed.
Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.
Recordable
Recordable time No display Guideline
pictures
5 R 1m10s
4(DISP.)
•
The guideline is used for balancing the composition. (This is not displayed during
playback)
The Self-Timer setting screen is displayed.
2(ë)
[ ]([10sec.])/[ ]([2sec.])/[OFF]
The flash setting screen is displayed.
1(‰) [‡]([Auto])/[ ]([iAuto])/[ ]([Auto/Red-Eye])/[‰]([Forced Flash On])/
[ ]([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])/[Œ]([Forced Flash Off])
The menu screen is displayed.
This operation is also available during playback.
Menus convenient for taking pictures
∫ [Picture Size]
A picture taken with the camera is saved as picture data of up to approximately 16 million pixels.
The smaller the number of pixels is, the greater the number of recordable pictures will be.
Save location 16 M (4:3) 3 M (4:3) 0.3 M (4:3)
Built-in Memory (Approx. 80 MB) 8 80 350
Card ( 8 GB) 830 7900 34200
∫ [Sensitivity]
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables
pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
[100] [1600]
Recording location
When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
(recommended)
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
Jitter of the subject Increased Less
∫ [AF Mode]
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
Settings Description of settings
([Face The camera automatically detects the person's face. (max.
[š]
Detection]) 12 areas)
[ ] ([9-Area]) Up to 9 points for each AF area can be focused.
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of
[Ø] ([1-Area])
the screen.
∫ [Date Stamp]
You can take a picture with date and time of recording.
Settings Description of settings
[W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day.
[WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.
[OFF] —