Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Sz3 Owners Manual

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Basic
•[Auto Power Off] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.•[Auto Power Off] does not work in the following cases.–When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording or playing back motion pictures
–During a Slide Show
•[Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting in the following case.–When using [Burst].•The Auto Review function is fixed to [2 SEC.] in the following case.
–Intelligent Auto Mode•[Auto Review] does not work when recording motion pictures.
•When the [Reset] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also 
performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not 
indicative of malfunctioning.
•When [Setup] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.–The birthday settings for [Baby1]/[Baby2] and [Pet] in Scene Mode.–The [World Time] setting.
•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
p [Auto Power Off]
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[2MIN.]
[5MIN.]
[10MIN.]
[OFF]
o [Auto Review]
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still 
picture.
[1 SEC.]
[2 SEC.]
[HOLD]:
The pictures are displayed unt il one of the buttons is pressed.
[OFF]
w  [Reset]The [Rec] or [Setup] menu settings are reset to the initial settings. 
						

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•This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.
¢ PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-SZ3P sold in the U.S. and the version 
DMC-SZ3PC sold in Canada.
•Refer to P32  for information about how to play back pictures.•When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the 
OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a  file format for still pictures which allows recording 
information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information 
Technology Industries Association)”.
•It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.
•Pictures are not rotated during Multi Playback.
|  [Output]
Set to match the color television system in each country or the type of 
TV.
[| ] ([Video Out])
¢:
[NTSC]:
Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]:
Video output is set to PAL system.
[
] ([TV Aspect]):
[W ]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X ]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
M  [Rotate Disp.]
This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were 
recorded holding the camera vertically.
[ ] ([On]):
Rotate pictures on a TV and the LCD monitor so that they are 
displayed vertically.
[ ] ([External Only]):
Pictures are displayed vertically by rotating when played back on TV.
[OFF]
 [Version Disp.]It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. 
						

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•Do not turn the camera off during formatting.•If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the 
card.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.•It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.•If you cannot format, contact the dealer or Panasonic.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•The Stabilizer function is switched between [On] and [Off] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed.•[Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.
 [Format]The built-in memory or card is formatted.  Formatting irretrievably 
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
~  [Language]Set the language displayed on the screen.
 [Stabilizer Demo.]
Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected.
A Amount of jitter
B Amount of jitter after correction
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
send e-mail to: [email protected] USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo         
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Recording
About the LCD Monitor
Press 4 to change.
1LCD monitor
•During motion picture playback, panorama playback 
or a slideshow, you can only select “Normal Display 
E” or “No Display  G”.
In Recording ModeA Normal display
B Normal display
C No display
D No display (Recording guideline)
2Number of recordable pictures
3 Available recording time AB
DC
In Playback Mode
E Normal display
F Display with recording information
G No displayEF
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∫Recording guideline
This is used as a reference of compositi on, such as balance, while taking a picture.
•
In the following cases, the guidelines are not displayed:–Panorama Shot Mode
–[Photo Frame] (Scene Mode) 
						

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Using the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes 
in wide angle.
∫ Screen display
Example of display when Extended Optical Zoom (EZ), Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom are 
used together.
•
When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction 
with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.05 m (0.16 ft.) – ¶)
•The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Be sure not to interrupt the 
motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 10k 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.
A Extended Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification (approximation)
Optical Zoom 
						

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This function works when any of the picture sizes (P67) indicated with   is selected. You can 
zoom in further than you can with the Optica l Zoom without deteriorating the image quality. 
Maximum magnification: 22.5 k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending 
on [Picture Size] setting.)
•
“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[High Sens.]/[Photo Frame] (Scene Mode)–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
–When recording motion pictures
This function works when [i.Resolution]  (P73) in the [Rec] menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. You can 
zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the deterioration of the 
image quality.
•
This will work automatically in Intelligent Auto Mode.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
This function works when [Digital Zoom]  (P73) 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. 
•
When using the [i.ZOOM], the maximum magnifica tion of the Digital Zoom is limited to 2k.•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P52) for taking pictures.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–Intelligent Auto Mode–[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[High Sens.]/[Photo Frame] (Scene Mode)
–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Intelligent Zoom
Digital Zoom 
						

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Recording
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Press 1 [‰].
A Flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the type 
of subject and brightness.  (P26)
¢ 2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[Red-Eye Removal]  (P77) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.
ItemDescription of settings
[ ‡ ] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions 
make it necessary.
[] ([iAuto])
¢1
[] ([Auto/Red-Eye])¢2
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions 
make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the 
red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the 
picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting 
conditions.
[ ‰ ] ([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording 
conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent 
light.
[] ([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
¢
2
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this 
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so 
that the dark background will become bright. Simultaneously, it 
reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
[ Π] ([Forced Flash Off]
)The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of 
flash is not permitted. 
						

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∫Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢[ ] is displayed.•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
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