Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz10 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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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 t he 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 battery is in thi s unit, you can supply power from 
a power outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied).
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The...

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Preparation
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, move the lever A 
in the direction of the arrow.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the direction...

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•Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 
86  oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
(Charging from the power outlet)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB  connection 
cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the  power outlet.
(Charging from a computer)
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection ca ble 
(supplied).
•If the computer enters a suspended state...

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Preparation
∫About the charging lamp
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.
The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a  battery that has not been 
used for a long time may be longer than normal.
•When power is supplied from a computer, the power supply capaci ty of the computer 
determines the charging time....

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Preparation
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short -circuiting or the resulting 
heat generated.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one or a genuine Panasonic USB 
connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
•Do not use a USB extension cable.•The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable...

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∫Recording still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association ].•Temperature: 23oC (73.4  oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card.•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  using full flash every second recording.•Changing the zoom...

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∫Playback
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will diff er according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following  cases, the operating times will s horten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced:
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
–When using [Monitor Luminance].–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after...

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1Slide the release lever in the direction of 
the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
2Push 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.
A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the 
card.
31: Close the...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P98)•Memory size: Approx. 80 MB
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the  access time for a card.
The following cards, which conform to the SD standard, can be u sed with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as  card in the text.)
¢2 SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writ ing. Check via the label on the 
card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on...

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Preparation
•During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, 
remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, do not 
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit  may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electrici ty, perform the operation again.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this...