Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz10 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ10
 Please read these instructions carefully before using this pro duct,
and save this manual for future use.
until 
2015/03/18
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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ...................................................................................................... 6
Standard Accessories ........................................... ...................................................... 7
Names and Functions of Main Parts.............................. ............................................ 8
Preparation
Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................11
• Inserting the Battery........................................ .................................................... 12
• Charging ............................................................................................................. 13
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures . ....................... 16
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) ..................... ..................................... 18
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................. ........................................... 19
• Approximate number of recordabl e pictures and available recording time ......... 21
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .................................. ................................................ 22
• Changing the Clock Setting ................................... ............................................. 23
Tips for taking good pictures .................................. ................................................. 24
• Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully.................. ....................................... 24
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ............................. ............................................ 24
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................................................................................. 25
Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto  Mode) ................ 26
• Changing the settings ......................................................................................... 29
Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mod e) ..................... 30
Focusing .................................................................................................................... 31
Recording Motion Pictures...................................... ................................................. 33
Playing Back .............................................................................................................. 35
• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ................. .................................... 36
• Using the Playback Zoom ...................................... ............................................. 36
Deleting Pictures .............................................. ......................................................... 37
• To delete a single picture ................................... ................................................. 37
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ... .................................. 37
Setting the Menu ............................................... ........................................................ 38
• Setting menu items ........................................... .................................................. 38
• Using the Quick Menu ......................................... ............................................... 40
About the Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 41
Recording
Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot]) ................................................................. 46
About the Monitor ..................................................................................................... 52
Using the Zoom ......................................................................................................... 53
• Optical Zoom ................................................. ..................................................... 53
• Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) ................................... ........................................... 54
• Intelligent Zoom ............................................. ..................................................... 54 
						

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• Digital Zoom........................................................................................................ 54
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................. 55 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting ................... ........................................ 55
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer............................ .............................................. 59
Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................... 60
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control  Mode)................. 61
• [Expressive] ........................................................................................................ 62
• [Retro] ................................................................................................................. 62
• [Old Days] ........................................................................................................... 62
• [High Key] ................................................... ........................................................ 62
• [Low Key] ............................................................................................................ 63
• [Sepia]................................................................................................................. 63
• [Dynamic Monochrome] ......................................... ............................................. 63
• [Impressive Art] ............................................. ...................................................... 63
• [High Dynamic] ................................................ ................................................... 64
• [Cross Process] .................................................................................................. 64
• [Toy Effect] ................................................. ......................................................... 64
• [Miniature Effect] ........................................... ...................................................... 65
• [Soft Focus]......................................................................................................... 65
• [Star Filter] .......................................................................................................... 66
• [One Point Color] ............................................ .................................................... 66
Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) .................. .............................. 67
Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode ) .................. 70
• [Portrait] .............................................................................................................. 71
• [Soft Skin] ........................................................................................................... 71
• [Scenery].................................................... ......................................................... 71
• [Sports]................................................................................................................ 71
• [Night Portrait] ..................................................................................................... 72
• [Night Scenery] ................................................................................................... 72
• [HDR] ........................................................ .......................................................... 72
• [Food]....................................................... ........................................................... 73
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................................................................................. 73
• [Pet] .................................................................................................................... 73
• [Sunset]............................................................................................................... 73
• [High Sens.] ........................................................................................................ 74
• [Starry Sky] ......................................................................................................... 74
• [Glass Through] .................................................................................................. 74
Using the [Rec] Menu........................................... ..................................................... 75
• [Picture Size]....................................................................................................... 75
• [Sensitivity]................................................ .......................................................... 76
• [White Balance].............................................. ..................................................... 77
• [AF Mode] ..................................................... ...................................................... 79
• [i.Exposure] ......................................................................................................... 81
• [i.Zoom] ..................................................... .......................................................... 81
• [Digital Zoom]...................................................................................................... 81
• [Burst Shooting] ............................................. ..................................................... 82
• [AF Assist Lamp] ............................................... .................................................. 83 
						

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• [Red-Eye Removal]............................................................................................. 84
• [Stabilizer] ........................................................................................................... 84
• [Date Stamp] ....................................................................................................... 85
• [Self Shot] .................................................. ......................................................... 85
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ................................. ............................................ 86
• [Rec Quality] ....................................................................................................... 86
• [Continuous AF] .............................................. .................................................... 86
Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback.................................... ............................................... 87
• [Slide Show]........................................................................................................ 88
• [Category Selection] ......................................... .................................................. 90
• [Calendar] ................................................... ........................................................ 91
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ([Creative Retouch]) ......... ........................... 92
Using the [Playback] Menu...................................... ................................................. 93
• [Location Logging] ........................................... ................................................... 93
• [Creative Retouch] ........................................... ................................................... 94
• [Resize] ............................................................................................................... 95
• [Cropping] ................................................... ........................................................ 96
• [Protect] .............................................................................................................. 97
• [Copy] ................................................................................................................. 98
Wi-Fi
Wi-FiR function .......................................................................................................... 99
• What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ...................... .................................... 101
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ................................................................... 102
• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Image App ” ............. .............................. 102
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ............................ ....................................... 103
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) ... .......................... 107
• Playing back pictures in the camera .......................... ....................................... 107
• Saving images stored in the camera ........................... ..................................... 108
• Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/ tablet ............ 109
• Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the came ra ...................110
When sending images to PC ...................................................................................113
To transfer images automatically ([Smart Transfer]) ............................................116
• Configuring [Smart Transfer] ............................................................................. 117
• Transferring automatically .................................................................................117
• [Set Destination] ............................................ .................................................... 118
• [Display Log] ................................................ ......................................................118
About Connections .............................................. ....................................................119
• Connecting to a PC (via a network) .................................................................. 120
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet (direct connection) ........ ............................ 123
• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous one s 
([History Connection]/[Favorite Connection]) ................... ................................ 124
• About settings for sending images............................ ........................................ 126
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ............................................. ..................................................... 128 
						

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Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ...........................
....................................... 130
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ........... .............................. 132
• Transferring images to a PC .................................. ........................................... 133
Printing the Pictures .......................................... ..................................................... 135
• Selecting a single picture and printing it ................... ........................................ 136
• Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ................ ................................... 136
• Print Settings ............................................... ..................................................... 137
Others
Screen Display......................................................................................................... 140
Message Display ................................................ ..................................................... 142
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 145
Cautions for Use............................................... ....................................................... 156 
						

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Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the 
following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it 
into a full or tight bag, etc.
–Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to t he 
camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, san d, 
etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space  around the 
lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause 
malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such a s when 
using it on a rainy day or at the beach.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity 
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains , fungus 
and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for ab out 2 hours. 
The fog will disappear naturally w hen the temperature of the camera 
becomes close to the ambient temperature. 
						

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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
•
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was 
purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual” .
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indic ated as card in the text.•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory whe n you are not using a card. 
						

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 Flash (P55)
2 Lens  (P6, 157)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P59)
AF Assist Lamp  (P83)
4 Microphone •
Be careful not to cover the microphone with your 
finger.
5 Lens barrier
6 Monitor (P52 , 140,  157)
•Peel off the protective film before use.7 [MODE] button  (P25, 87)
8Charging lamp  (P13)
Wi-Fi
® connection lamp  (P100)
9 Speaker •
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 
hear.
10 [Wi-Fi] button  (P100, 103)
11 [MENU/SET] button  (P38)
12 [ (] (Playback) button  (P35)
13 [Q.MENU] button  (P40)
[ ] (Delete) button  (P37)
[ ] (Cancel) button  (P39)
14 Cursor buttons
A: 3/[
È] (Exposure compensation)  (P60)
B : 4/[DISP.]  (P52)
C : 2/[
ë] (Self-timer)  (P59)
D : 1/[
‰] (Flash setting)  (P55)
In this owner’s manual, the cursor buttons are described as sho wn in the figure below 
or described with  3/4/ 2/1.
e.g.: When you press the  4 (down) button
or Press 4
132
4
5
689710
13 14
12
11 
						

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Before Use
15 Lens barrel
16 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P13, 130 , 133, 
135)
•
This socket is also used when charging the 
battery.
17 Strap eyelet  (P24)
•To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist.
18 Zoom lever  (P53)
19 Camera [ON/OFF] button  (P22)
20 Shutter button  (P26, 30)
21 Motion picture button  (P33)
22 Tripod mount •
It may not be possible to attach and securely 
fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so may 
also damage the camera.
•It may not be possible to attach certain types of 
tripods properly.
23 Card/Battery door  (P12, 18)
24 Release lever  (P12, 18)
15
16
17
18
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Before Use
You can adjust the angle of the monitor.
1Flip up the bottom of the monitor lightly to open.
2 Adjust the angle of the monitor.
•
Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.•When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much for ce or drop the camera. This 
may cause scratches and malfunctions.
•When not using this unit, close the monitor completely back to  the original position.
∫Recording from a variety of angles
The monitor can be rotated to s uit your needs. This is convenie nt as it allows you to take 
pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.
•
Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other obje cts.
Monitor
12 When closing
Taking pictures at a low angle Self shot •
If the monitor is rotated as shown in the 
illustration, the Self Shot Mode starts. (P46)