Panasonic DMC-SZ3V Owner's Manual

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Basic Owner's
Manual
Digital Camera
DMC-SZ3
Model No.
Please read these instructions
carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future
use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this
camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for
advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
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
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
 Panasonic Corporation 2013
Printed in China
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Information 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.
FCC Note:
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 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:
•
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 peripheral devices.
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-SZ3
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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-SZ3
Dear Customer,
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.
Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No.
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.
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.
•
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 identification marking
Product
Digital Camera Bottom
∫ 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.
F1212SM0
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.
∫ 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.
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 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).
•
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.).
•
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.
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2013. These may be subject to change.
Battery Pack (DMW-BCL7PP)
USB Connection Cable
(K1HY08YY0031)
Hand Strap (VFC4297)
CD-ROM (VFF1132)
•
Software
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP)
– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
•
Owner's Manual for advanced features
•
If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic's parts department at
1-800-833-9626 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.
Preparations
Charging lamp
Location
SD Memory Card
(optional)
Battery Pack
Charging time
Recording
•
Set the date and time before using the camera.
[MODE] button
•
Use this to
select the
recording
mode.
Motion picture button
• Use this to record motion
pictures.
Number of recordable pictures
Playback
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
AC Adaptor (VSK0768)
Power Source:
Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording)
Camera effective
pixels
Image sensor
Lens
Image stabilizer
Focus range
Shutter system
Shutter speed
Exposure (AE)
Hand Strap
•
We recommend using the Metering mode
supplied hand strap to
LCD monitor
avoid dropping the camera.
Microphone
AC Adaptor
Speaker
To power outlet
Recording media
Recording file format
Still Picture
Motion pictures
Interface
USB Connection Cable
Digital
Analog video
Audio
Terminal
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]
Approx. 150 min
Dimensions
(excluding the
projecting parts)
Mass (weight)
Camera [ON/OFF]
Operating
button
temperature
Operating humidity
Language select
Shutter button
AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768):
Information for your safety
Input:
Output:
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCL7PP):
Information for your safety
Flash
Voltage/capacity:
Zoom lever
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you
Approx. 250 pictures
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
[(] (Playback) button
•
Use this to play back pictures.
Cursor buttons
• 2/1: to select the picture
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button
•
[ ]: to delete the displayed
DC 5 V
0.6 W (When playing back)
16,100,000 pixels
1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels,
Primary color filter
Optical 10k zoom, fl4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film
camera equivalent: 25 mm to 250 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to
F5.9 (Tele)
Optical method
Normal/ 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
1.5 m (4.9 feet) (Tele) to ¶
Intelligent auto/
[9k is 2 m (6.6 feet) to ¶]
Motion picture
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above
settings.
Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
Auto (Program AE)
Multiple
2.7q TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Monaural
Monaural
Built-in Memory (Approx. 90 MB)/SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system",
based on "Exif 2.3" standard)/DPOF corresponding
"QuickTime Motion JPEG" (motion pictures with audio)
"USB 2.0" (High Speed)
NTSC
Audio line output (monaural)
Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Approx. 94.8 mm (W)k55.8 mm (H)k21.9 mm (D)
[3.73q(W)k2.20q(H)k0.86q(D)]
Approx. 126 g/0.28 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 111 g/0.24 lb (excluding card and battery)
0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
10%RH to 80%RH
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110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
5 V, 800 mA
3.6 V/690 mAh