Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-SZ9 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 “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”...
Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc.
∫ About the battery pack 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. •...
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). Part number: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) 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 see this symbol- 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. (ENG) VQT4Q03...
Contents Information for Your Safety ..................2 Before Use ........................6 Standard Accessories....................7 Names and Functions of Main Parts ................8 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......... 9 Charging the Battery....................10 Sequence of operations .....................11 Remote Shooting ....................... 13 •...
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 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. AC Adaptor Can be used for charging and DMW-BCL7E...
Be sure to attach the strap when (DMW-DCC13: optional) and AC using the camera to ensure that you adaptor are used. • will not drop it. Always use a genuine Panasonic AC [MODE] button adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional). Release lever Cursor buttons VQT4Q03 (ENG)
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCL7E).
When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper connections may cause malfunctions. • 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. •...
Sequence of operations Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. ∫...
∫ Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. • Press 2/1 to select the picture. ∫ Deleting Pictures Select the picture, and then press [ • Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes]. ∫ Setting the Menu Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording function, camera settings, and other settings.
You need to install “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic that allows your smartphone/ tablet to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible LUMIX. For Android...
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Preparations: • Install the “Image App” in advance. (P13) Press [Wi-Fi]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET]. • When connecting with the setting you used before, you can select the connection destination from [History Connection] or [Favorite Connection].
∫ Changing the connection method • When connecting with [Via Network] (On the camera) Press 3/4 to select [Via Network], and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set. (On your smartphone/tablet) On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the Wi-Fi function. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set.
Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet. • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Motion pictures cannot be recorded. • Some settings are not available. • The screen differs depending on the operating system. Playing back pictures in the camera Select [ ] on a smartphone/tablet.
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
Installing supplied software • The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. – PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8) – LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7/8) (This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.) • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC.
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording) 0.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective 16,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number 17,500,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens Optical 10k zoom, fl4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film camera...
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Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 60 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding/MPO Motion pictures AVCHD/MP4 Audio compression AVCHD: Dolby ®...
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Infrastructure mode AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0776) Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 5 V, 800 mA Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCL7E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/690 mAh (ENG) VQT4Q03...
Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
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This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation and/or, (3) open sourced software including the software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/), and the software written by Eric...
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• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.