Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Sz3 Owners Manual

							Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ3
 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
until 
2013/01/11
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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ...................................................................................................... 5
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 6
Names and Functions of Main Parts.......................................................................... 7
Preparation
Charging the Battery ................................................................................................... 9• Inserting the Battery............................................................................................ 10
• Charging ..............................................................................................................11
• Approximate operating time and number of re cordable pictures ........................ 14
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) .......................................................... 16
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........................................................................ 17
• Approximate number of reco rdable pictures and available recording time ......... 19
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .................................................................................. 20 • Changing the Clock Setting ................................................................................ 21
Tips for taking good pictures ................................................................................... 22 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully......................................................... 22
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ......................................................................... 22
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................................................................................. 23
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................................................. 24
• Changing the settings ......................................................................................... 26
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(Normal Picture Mode) .............................................................................................. 27
Focusing .................................................................................................................... 28
Recording Motion Pictures....................................................................................... 30
Playing Back .............................................................................................................. 32
• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ..................................................... 35
• Using the Playback Zoom ................................................................................... 35
Deleting Pictures ....................................................................................................... 36
• To delete a single picture .................................................................................... 36
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ..................................... 36
Setting the Menu ....................................................................................................... 37
• Setting menu items ............................................................................................. 37
About the Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 39
Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................................................................................. 44
Using the Zoom ......................................................................................................... 46 • Optical Zoom ...................................................................................................... 46
• Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) .............................................................................. 47
• Intelligent Zoom .................................................................................................. 47 
						

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• Digital Zoom........................................................................................................ 47
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................. 48 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting ........................................................... 48
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.......................................................................... 52
Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................... 53
Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)............................................................................................ 54
• [Expressive] ........................................................................................................ 55
• [Retro] ................................................................................................................. 55
• [High Key] ........................................................................................................... 55
• [Low Key] ............................................................................................................ 55
• [Sepia]................................................................................................................. 56
• [Dynamic Monochrome] ...................................................................................... 56
• [Impressive Art] ................................................................................................... 56
• [High Dynamic] ................................................................................................... 56
• [Cross Process] .................................................................................................. 57
• [Toy Effect] .......................................................................................................... 57
• [Miniature Effect] ................................................................................................. 57
• [One Point Color] ................................................................................................ 58
Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) ................................................ 59
Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) .................. 62 • [Portrait] .............................................................................................................. 63
• [Soft Skin] ........................................................................................................... 63
• [Scenery]............................................................................................................. 63
• [Sports]................................................................................................................ 64
• [Night Portrait] ..................................................................................................... 64
• [Night Scenery] ................................................................................................... 64
• [Food].................................................................................................................. 64
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................................................................................. 65
• [Pet] .................................................................................................................... 65
• [Sunset]............................................................................................................... 65
• [High Sens.] ........................................................................................................ 65
• [Starry Sky] ......................................................................................................... 66
• [Glass Through] .................................................................................................. 66
• [Photo Frame] ..................................................................................................... 66
Using the [Rec] Menu................................................................................................ 67 • [Picture Size]....................................................................................................... 67
• [Sensitivity].......................................................................................................... 68
• [White Balance]................................................................................................... 69
• [AF Mode] ........................................................................................................... 71
• [i.Exposure] ......................................................................................................... 73
• [i.Resolution] ....................................................................................................... 73
• [Digital Zoom]...................................................................................................... 73
• [Burst] ................................................................................................................. 74
• [Color Mode] ....................................................................................................... 76
• [AF Assist Lamp] ................................................................................................. 76
• [Red-Eye Removal]............................................................................................. 77 
						

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• [Stabilizer] ........................................................................................................... 77
• [Date Stamp] ....................................................................................................... 78
• [Clock Set] .......................................................................................................... 78
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ............................................................................. 79
• [Rec Quality] ....................................................................................................... 79
• [Continuous AF] .................................................................................................. 79
Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback................................................................................... 80• [Slide Show]........................................................................................................ 81
• [Filtering Play] ..................................................................................................... 83
• [Calendar] ........................................................................................................... 85
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures (Retouch) ...................................................... 86 • [Auto Retouch] .................................................................................................... 86
• [Beauty Retouch] ................................................................................................ 87
• [Creative Retouch] .............................................................................................. 89
Using the [Playback] Menu....................................................................................... 90 • [Retouch] ............................................................................................................ 90
• [Resize] ............................................................................................................... 90
• [Cropping] ........................................................................................................... 92
• [Favorite] ............................................................................................................. 93
• [Print Set] ............................................................................................................ 94
• [Protect] .............................................................................................................. 96
• [Copy] ................................................................................................................. 97
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................... 98
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ......................................... 100• About the supplied software ............................................................................. 100
Printing the Pictures ............................................................................................... 104 • Selecting a single picture and printing it ........................................................... 105
• Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ................................................... 105
• Print Settings .................................................................................................... 106
Others
Screen Display......................................................................................................... 109
Cautions for Use....................................................................................................... 111
Message Display ......................................................................................................116
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................118 
						

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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 
following conditions. 
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded 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 
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)
•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 natu rally when the temperature of the camera 
becomes close to the ambient temperature. 
						

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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 
purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”.
•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.
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts 
department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 
						

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Flash (P48)
2 Lens  (P5, 112)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P52)
AF Assist Lamp  (P76)
4 LCD monitor  (P44, 109 , 112)
5 [MENU/SET] button (P37)
6[ (] (Playback) button  (P32)
7 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P36)
8 [MODE] button  (P23, 80)
9 Charging lamp (P11)
10 Speaker  (P40)
•
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 
hear.
11 Motion picture button  (P30)
12 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation  (P53)
B : 4/[DISP.]  (P44)
C : 2/Self-timer  (P52)
D : 1/Flash setting  (P48)
In this Owner’s Manual, 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
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Before Use
13 Strap eyelet (P22)
•Be sure to attach the strap when using the 
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
14 Lens barrel
15 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P11 , 98,  102, 
104)
•
This socket is also used when charging the 
battery.
16 Zoom lever  (P46)
17 Microphone •
Be careful not to cover the microphone with 
your finger.
18 Camera [ON/OFF] button  (P20)
19 Shutter button  (P24, 27)
20 Tripod mount •
A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if 
attached.
21 Card/Battery door  (P10, 16)
22 Release lever  (P10, 16)
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Preparation
Charging the Battery
Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery.
•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.
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
∫ About the power supply
If you use the AC adaptor (supplied) when the batte ry is in this unit, you can supply power from 
a power outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied). 
•
The battery may be running out during recording. The camera will turn off if the battery power 
is gone.
•When the battery is not inserted, power is not supplied.
•Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (supplied), turn the camera off.
Camera conditionsCharge
Tu r n e d  o f f
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Tu r n e d  o n —
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
Insert the battery into the camera to charge it.
1Slide the release lever in the direction 
of 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.
2Being careful about the battery 
orientation, securely insert it all the 
way in, and then check that it is locked 
by the lever A. 
To remove the battery, pull the lever A 
in the direction of the arrow.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the  direction of the arrow.
•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.)
Inserting the Battery