Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz1 Basic Owners Manual

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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-BCK7PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the 
battery orientation, insert all the way 
until you hear a locking sound and 
then check that it is locked by lever A. 
Pull the lever  A in the direction of the 
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until 
you hear a “click” while being careful 
about the direction in which you insert 
it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the 
card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
1 : Close the card/battery door.
2 : Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
Note•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
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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 with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors [10oC to 30oC (50oF to 
86 oF)].
Connect the AC adaptor  A (supplied) and this camera with the USB 
connection cable  B (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor  A (supplied) 
into the power outlet.
C To power outlet•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other 
than the supplied USB connection cable may cause a malfunction.
•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP.
•Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.•Check that this unit is turned off.
∫About the charging lamp ( D)
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.  (Charging time: Approx. 180 min)
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Sequence of operations
Slide the REC/PLAY switch to 
[!] and then turn the camera 
on.
•
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.
∫ Selecting the Recording ModePress [MODE] to select the Recording Mode.
∫Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button.•Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds. The 
maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
∫Setting the MenuPress [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording function, 
camera settings, and other settings.
∫Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [ (].•Press  2 or 1 to select the picture.
∫Deleting PicturesSelect the picture, and then press [ ].•Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
¦ : Take pictures with automatic settings.
! : Take pictures with your own settings.
: Take pictures to make them look like a diorama. (also known as Tilt Shift Focus)
Û : Take pictures according to scene.
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Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format)
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.
∫For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s 
Manual (supplied).
Click the [Owner’s Manual].
Select the desired language and 
then click [Owner’s Manual] to 
install.
ATo return to the install menu.
Double-click the “Owner’s Manual” 
shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫ When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) 
will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to 
browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied), click B and then follow 
the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7)
•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from 
the following website.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
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Installing supplied software
•The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.–PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 SE (Windows XP/Vista/7)–LoiLoScope 30-day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(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.
•Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 SE”–OS:WindowsR XP (32bit) SP3,
Windows VistaR (32bit) SP2,
WindowsR 7 (32bit/64bit) and SP1–CPU:PentiumR III 500 MHz or higher (WindowsR XP),
PentiumR III 800 MHz or higher (Windows VistaR),
PentiumR III 1 GHz or higher (WindowsR 7)–Display:1024 k768 pixels or more (1920 k1080 pixels or more recommended)–RAM:512 MB or more (WindowsR XP/Windows VistaR),
1 GB or more (WindowsR 7 32bit),
2 GB or more (WindowsR 7 64bit)–Free hard disk space:450 MB or more for installing software•Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF) for further 
operating environment.
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
•When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.
Click on the [Recommended Installation].
•
Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
Note•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.•“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” is not compatible with Mac.
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Specifications
Digital Camera:
Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 5.1 V
Power Consumption: 1.1 W (When recording)
0.6 W (When playing back)
Camera effective 
pixels 16,100,000 pixels
Image sensor 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, 
Primary color filter
Lens (DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02) 
Optical 10k zoom, fl 4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 25 mm to 250 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F5.9 (Tele)
(DMC-FH8)
Optical 5 k zoom, fl 4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.5 (Wide) to F6.4 (Tele)
Image stabilizer Optical method
Focus range Normal(DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02) 
50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶
[9 k is 2 m (6.6 feet) to  ¶]
(DMC-FH8)
50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet) 
(Tele) to  ¶
Macro/
Intelligent auto/
Motion picture (DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02) 
5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet) 
(Tele) to 
¶
[9 k is 2 m (6.6 feet) to  ¶]
(DMC-FH8)
5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet) 
(Tele) to  ¶
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above  settings.
Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
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Minimum 
Illumination(DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02) 
Approx. 10 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 
1/30th of a second)
(DMC-FH8)
Approx. 8 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 
1/30th of a second)
Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
Exposure (AE) Auto (Program AE)
Metering mode Multiple
LCD monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 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
Motion pictures MP4
Audio compression 
format AAC
Interface Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video NTSC
Audio Audio line output (monaural)
Te r m i n a l [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Dimensions
(excluding the 
projecting parts) (DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02) 
Approx. 99.0 mm (W)
k59.4 mm (H)k 21.0 mm (D)
[3.9 q
(W)k2.4 q(H)k0.9 q(D)]
(DMC-FH8)
Approx. 96.0 mm (W) k57.1 mm (H)k 19.4 mm (D)
[3.78 q
(W)k2.25 q(H)k0.77q(D)]
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AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768):
Information for your safety
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCK7PP):
Information for your safetyMass (weight)
(DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02) 
Approx. 131g/0.29 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 114 g/0.25 lb (excluding card and battery)
(DMC-FH8)
Approx. 123 g/0.28 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 106 g/0.24 lb (excluding card and battery)
Operating 
temperature 0
oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
Language select [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]
Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output: 5V, 800mA
Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/680 mAh
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Digital Camera Accessory System
Product numbers correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change.¢(DMC-SZ02)  (DMC-FH8) only•NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local 
dealer.
Class 10  64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10  32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDU32GU1K
RP-SDU16GU1K
RP-SDU08GU1K
RP-SDU04GU1K
Class 4  16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDL16GU1K
RP-SDL08GU1K
RP-SDL04GU1K
RP-SDL02GU1K
DMW-BCK7Battery Pack
Accessory# 
Description
Illustration 
DMW-AVC1AV Cable
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  OR 
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day ( )
Night ()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)\
        
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)     
American Express
VISA                          
MasterCard         
(Please do not send cash)    
2. Items Ordered  
Quantity
Accessory #  Price Each Description Total Price 
$6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling
To t a l
1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          
Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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