Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz1 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫In playback
1 Playback Mode  (P77)
2 Protected picture  (P95)
3 Favorite  (P92)
4 Date/Text stamped display  (P75, 87)
5 Color Mode  (P73)
6 After Auto Retouch  (P82)
7 (DMC-FH8)
After Beauty Retouch  (P83)
8 Picture Size (P64)
9 Battery indication  (P12)
10 Picture number Total pictures
Elapsed playback time
¢ (P34) :
11 Number of prints  (P93)
12 Location  (P40)
Recording information  (P46)
Name  (P61)
Age  (P61) 13 Auto Retouch 
(P82)
Beauty Retouch indicator  (P83)
Motion picture...

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Cautions for Use
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 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.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields...

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from 
the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•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 off.
•When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the...

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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
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Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or carry away from metallic objects (clips, 
etc.).
If you drop the battery...

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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
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The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.•Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the 
card.
•Do not allow dirt, dust, or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not 
touch the terminals with your...

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•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.•If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
•When storing the battery for a long...

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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[This picture is protected]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting.  (P95)
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted]
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Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P44)
[Cannot be set on this picture]
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[Text Stamp] or...

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[Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error]
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This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.> Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest 
Service Center.
[Memory Card Error]/[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be 
used]
>Use a card compatible with this unit.  (P16)–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)–SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
[Insert SD card again]/[Try another...

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P119–127).
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This phenomenon occurs when charging in a location where the temperature is very high or 
very low. > Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient 
temperature (and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC  (50 oF to 86 oF)  range, 
and try charging again. [If you reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) when the 
unit is fully charged, the charging lamp  will turn on for...

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•The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode.> Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.
•The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.  (P27)•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly.  (P21)
> The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the 
camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures.  (P21)
> When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the Self-timer.  (P53)
•Is the ISO sensitivity...