Panasonic DMC-SZ8 Basic Owner's Manual

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Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
Basic Owner's Manual
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Digital Camera
Contains FCC ID: 2AAD3AA2G1J1
DMC-SZ8
Model No.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
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associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that
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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),
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adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might
occure, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.
Panasonic Corporation of North America DMC-SZ8 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)
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Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
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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
More detailed owner's manual is available in "Owner's Manual for
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
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turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
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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.
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
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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.
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.
∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
on how to recycle this battery.
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
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supply only.
•
When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
WARNING: suit the AC outlet configuration.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
∫ About the battery pack
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
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Use only the recommended accessories. CAUTION
•
Do not remove covers.
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•
Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
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Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily •
Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
accessible. • 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
∫ Product identification marking
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
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eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
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CAUTION
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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
•
When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask
3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/
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.
Cautions for Use
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Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
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Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
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Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
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Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCL7PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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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.
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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.
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Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
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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.
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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.
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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
Panasonic off.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may
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cause it to malfunction.
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Always use the supplied cords and cables.
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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
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
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
ensure proper operation.
DMC-SZ8 • 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.
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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.
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The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug
or near the batteries.
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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]
• 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.
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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.
Tips for taking good pictures
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Hold the camera gently with
Product numbers correct as of January 2014. These may be subject to change.
both hands, keep your arms
still at your side and stand
Battery Pack (DMW-BCL7PP) AC Adaptor (VSK0768)
with your feet slightly apart.
USB Connection Cable (K1HY08YY0037)
• Be careful not to put your fingers
Hand Strap (VFC4737-A) on the flash, AF assist lamp,
microphone, speaker or lens etc.
•
If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further
• If you use the zoom, the lens
information about obtaining replacement parts.
barrel will be extended. This may
∫ Optional Accessories cause the camera to tilt. We
recommend fixing the camera on
Battery Pack: DMW-BCL7
a tripod or other support.
USB Connection Cable: DMW-USBC1
AV Cable: DMW-AVC1
A Tripod mount
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Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.
A tripod with a screw length of
5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may
Names of Main Parts
damage this unit if attached.
It may not be possible to attach
certain types of tripods properly.
 1 Shutter button
 Selecting the Recording Mode
 2 Zoom lever


3 Flash
1
 Press [MODE].
4 Microphone 2
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording
 Mode.
5 Camera [ON/OFF] button
3
Press [MENU/SET].
6 Lens
7 Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp
∫ List of Recording Modes
8 Lens barrel
9 Lens barrier Intelligent Auto Mode
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The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
: Monitor
 Normal Picture Mode
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; [MODE] button
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
 
< [MENU/SET] button
Creative Control Mode

= [(] (Playback) button
Record while checking the image effect.
> Motion picture button This mode allows you to select any of the 15 image effects including [Old Days],
MODE
 [High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].

? Charging lamp

® Panorama Shot Mode
Wi-Fi connection lamp


This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
@ Strap eyelet
This mode allows you to select any of the 13 image effects including [Old Days],
 Q.MENU A [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

[High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].
B [Wi-Fi] button
Scene Mode
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C Cursor buttons
This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
3(È)/4(DISP.)/2(ë)/1(‰)
This mode allows you to select any of the 15 scenes including [Portrait], [Scenery],
D [Q.MENU] button
and [Starry Sky].
[ ] (Delete) button
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When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the previously
[ ] (Cancel) button
set Recording Mode will be set.
Taking pictures using the automatic function
 
E Tripod mount
(Intelligent Auto Mode)

F Speaker
 We recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the
G Card/Battery door
camera and record casually.
H Release lever
Preparations
AC Adaptor
To power outlet
Charging lamp
ISO F3.1 F3.1 F3.1
USB
Connection
Cable
Strap eyelet
∫ Scene Detection
•
To prevent dropping, be sure
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed
to attach the supplied strap
in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
Battery Pack
and fit it to your wrist.
Hand Strap
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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.)
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SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
Using the Zoom
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide):
Charging time Approx. 150 min
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
• When charging is complete, the charging lamp will go off - then you may disconnect
the camera from the power outlet or computer.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele):
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
Optical Zoom
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Lens Maximum magnification: 12k
Flash
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
AF Assist Lamp
This function works when any of the picture sizes indicated with
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].
Microphone
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
Speaker 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
pictures
5
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.])/[
The flash setting screen is displayed.
1(‰) [‡]([Auto])/[
[ ]([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
Built-in Memory (Approx. 80 MB)
Card (
2 GB)
[MODE] button
∫ [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.
Recording location
Cursor buttons When it is light (outdoors)
(recommended)
•
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto],
Shutter speed
and then press [MENU/SET].
1/60 1/60 1/60
Noise
Jitter of the subject
Shutter button
•
Press the shutter button halfway to focus, and
∫ [AF Mode]
then press the shutter button fully (push it in
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
further), and take the picture.
selected.
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.
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] ¢ [Ø] ([1-Area])
the screen.
[i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset]
∫ [Date Stamp]
Only displayed when the flash is set to [ ].
You can take a picture with date and time of recording.
Settings
[W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day.
[WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.
[OFF]
is selected.
Recordable time Guideline
1m10s
]([2sec.])/[OFF]
]([iAuto])/[ ]([Auto/Red-Eye])/[‰]([Forced Flash On])/
16M(4:3) 3M(4:3) 0.3M(4:3)
9 80 370
190 1950 8500
[100] [1600]
When it is dark
Slow Fast
Less Increased
Increased Less
Description of settings
Description of settings
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