Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz10 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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(General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection)•Try [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu.
•Use within the communication range of the device to be connected.•Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated 
nearby?
> Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use t hem sufficiently away from the 
device.
•When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with  other equipment may not start or the 
connection may be...

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•From the Wi-Fi setting menu on the smartphone, turn off and then on the Wi-Fi function.
•When the firewall of the OS, security software, etc. is enabled, connecting to the PC may not be 
possible.
•Some OS versions, including Windows 8, use two types of account s: a local account and a Microsoft 
account.
> Be sure to use the user name and password for the local account .
•The default workgroup name is set to “WORKGROUP”. If you changed the workgroup name, the PC 
will not be recognized....

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•Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?
>Set the TV input to External Input Mode.
•Depending on the TV model, the pi ctures may be elongated horizontally or vertically or they may be 
displayed with their edges cut off.
•Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly ins erting the card in the card slot of the 
TV?
> Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (optional) and then play back the pictures on the 
camera.  (P130)
•Check [TV Aspect] setting.  (P45)
•Is the...

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•When using a printer with a Cropping or borderless printing function, cancel this function before 
printing.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions for the print er.)
•When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the 16:9 pictures can be 
printed.
•Since aspect ratio of a panorama picture differs from normal pi ctures, it may not always be possible 
to print it correctly.
> Please use a printer that supports panorama pictures.
(For details, refer to...

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•It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get colored, depending on the 
zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens, but  this is not a malfunction.
•When using the Extended Optical Zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily. This is not a 
malfunction.
•When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, th e pictures may be recorded in folders 
with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operatio n.
•If you insert or...

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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/o r sound on this unit may be disrupted by 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may resu lt 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 th e 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...

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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. If the surrounding temperature is 
too high or too low, the operating time of the battery may beco me 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 accidentally, check to see if the body  of the battery and the...

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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 
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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]
•Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.•If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharg e even if the camera is turned off. If the 
battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge e xcessively and may become unusable 
even if charged.
•When storing the battery for a...