Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz10 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Wi-Fi
Search for available wireless access points.
•Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is 
encrypted.
•When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless 
access point you are using.
1Press  3/4  to select the wireless access point you are 
connecting to, and press [MENU/SET].
•
Pressing  2 will search for a wireless access point again.•Wireless access points with non-alphanumeric characters may not  
be displayed correctly.
•If no wireless access point is found, refer to “When connecting 
with [Manual Input]” on  P121 .
2(If network authentication is encrypted)
Enter the encryption key.
•
For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P122.
•A maximum of 64 characters can be entered.
∫When connecting with [Manual Input]1On the screen displayed in step 1 of “If you are not sure about the WPS 
compatibility (connecting by [From List])”, select [Manual Input] by pressing 3/ 4, 
then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting  to, then select [Set].
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P122.•A maximum of 32 characters can be entered.
3Press  3/4  to select the network authentication type, and press [MENU/SET ].
•For information on network authentication, see the manual of th e wireless access point.4Press 3/4  to select the encryption type, and press [MENU/SET].
•The type of settings that can be changed may vary depending on  the details of network 
authentication settings.
5(When an option other than [No Encryption] is selected)
Enter the encryption key and select [Set].
•
Check the wireless access points instruction manual and setting s when saving a wireless access 
point.
•If no connection can be established, the wireless access point’ s radio waves may be too weak.
Refer to “Message Display”  (P142)  and “Troubleshooting” (P145)  for details.•Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending  on the environment it is used 
in.
If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by  [From List])
Network authentication typeEncryption types that can be set
[WPA2-PSK]/[WPA-PSK][TKIP]/[AES]
[Common Key][WEP]
[Open][No Encryption]/[WEP]
CancelSelectSet
Manual Input0123456ABCD-1 0123456ABCD
Select the destination (AP)
Update 
						

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Wi-Fi
∫Entering Text
When a screen that looks like the one on the right is displayed , you 
can enter characters.
(Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
1Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register.
•Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text  between [A] (capitals), [a] 
(lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters).
•To enter the same character again, rotate the zoom lever toward s [Z] (T) to move the cursor.•The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor  to the item and pressing 
[MENU/SET]:
•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.
•A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ] and [ ].
2Press  3/4 /2 /1  to move the cursor to [Set] and then press [MENU/SET] to end text 
input.
•
Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.
–[ ] ]: Enter a blank
–[Delete]: Delete a character
–[ ] : Move the entry position cursor to the left
–[ ]:Move the entry position cursor to the right
CancelSelect Input
ABC DEF
MNOWXYZJKLGHITUVPQRS
A
a
Aa&1
SetDeleteDelete
Set
A
a 
						

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Wi-Fi
You can directly connect your device and the camera.
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet (direct connection)
Connection methodDescription of settings
[Manual Connection]
Enter the SSID and password into the 
device. The SSID and password are 
displayed on the connection waiting 
screen of this unit.
•
You can also set up a connection by 
scanning a QR code with a smartphone. 
(P104, 105)
Cancel
Manual ConnectionEnter SSID and
password
OK
Cancel
SSID: 
Password: 
Please scan the QR code using Image App,Please set on your smartphone
or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings 
						

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Wi-Fi
When the Wi-Fi function is used, a record is saved in the history. You can register records as 
favorites.
Connecting from the history or favorites allows you to easily connect with the same settings as 
the previous ones.
1Press [Wi-Fi].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select [History Connection] or 
[Favorite Connection], and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Select the desired connection setting with  3/4, 
and then press [MENU/SET].
•If the smartphone is connected to a wireless access point other 
than the camera, it cannot connect to the camera.
Change the wireless access point to connect to in the Wi-Fi 
settings of the smartphone to the camera.
You can also select [New Connection] and reconnect the devices.  (P103)
1Press [Wi-Fi].2Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select [History Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].3Select the item you want to register to favorites with 3 /4 , and then press  1.
4Enter a registration name.
•The registration name field will be blank before you enter char acters.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P122.•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.
Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones 
([History Connection]/[Favorite Connection])
[History Connection] Connects with the same settings as the previous ones.
[Favorite Connection]Connects with settings registered as favorites.
Registering records as favorites
CancelSelectSet
New
Connection History
Connection
Favorite
Connection Wi-Fi
Setup
Wi-Fi
CancelSelectSet
History Connection
Register to Favorite 
						

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Wi-Fi
1Press [Wi-Fi].2Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select [Favorite Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Select the favorite item you want to edit with 3/ 4, and then press  1.4Press  3/4  to select the item, and press [MENU/SET].
•
Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] clears the history and the co ntents saved in [Favorite Connection].•When connecting to a network to which many PCs are connected by  using [History Connection] or 
[Favorite Connection], a connection attempt may fail because th e previously-connected device will 
be identified from among many devices.
If a connection attempt fails, reconnect by using [New Connection].
Editing the items registered to favorites
ItemDescription of settings
[Remove from Favorite] —
[Change the Order in 
Favorite]Select the destination with 
3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
[Change the Registered 
Name]•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P122.
•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.
Save frequently-used Wi-Fi connection settings as favorites
The number that can be saved in the history is limited.
We recommend that you save frequently-used Wi-Fi connection set tings by registering them 
as favorites.  (P124)
Checking the connection detail of the history or favorite
If  2 is pressed when selecting an item in the history or favorites,  the detail of the connection 
can be displayed. 
						

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Wi-Fi
To send images, select [New Connection] , and select the method for sending them.
Even after completing the connection, you can still change the  size of the images to be sent.
∫ Images that can be sent
¢ Sending by [Send Images While Recording] is not available.
•Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the dev ice.•For information on the playback of images, check the operating instructions of the destination 
device.
About settings for sending images
DestinationJPEGMotion JPEG¢
[Smartphone] ±—
[PC] ±±
CancelSelectSet
Select a functionRemote Shooting & ViewSend Images While RecordingSend Images Stored in the Camera 
						

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Wi-Fi
A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every time you take it.
•Since the camera gives priority  to recording, sending may take longer during the recording.
•When connected with [Send Images While Recording], [ ] is 
displayed on the recording screen, and [ ] is displayed while sending 
a file.
•If you turn off this unit or the Wi-Fi connection before sendin g is 
complete, unsent pictures will not be resent.
•You may not be able to delete files or use the playback menu wh ile 
sending.
•Motion pictures cannot be sent.
Images can be selected and sent after recording.
•
Some images taken with a different camera may not be able to be  sent.
•Images that have been modified or edited with a computer may no t be able to be sent.
If you press 2 after completing a connection, you can change the size of the  images to be 
sent.
•
The size in which motion pictur es will be sent cannot be change d.
Send Images While Recording
Send Images Stored in the Camera
Changing the settings for sending images
[Size]Resize the image to send.
[Original]:
Send the image without changing the size.
[Change]: You can select the picture size from [M] or [S].
The aspect ratio does not change. 
						

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Wi-Fi
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu
For details on how to select the [Wi-Fi] menu settings, refer to P38 .
Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. [Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi.
1Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET].2Press  3/4  to select item, and press [MENU/SET].
•
Refer to  P116 for details.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P122.
•If you are using the PC with standard settings, you do not need to change the workgroup.
[Smart Transfer]—
[PC Connection]
You can set the workgroup.
To send images to a PC, a connection to the same workgroup as t he 
destination PC is required.
(The default setting is “WORKGROUP”.)
[Change Workgroup Name]:
Enter the workgroup of the connecting PC.
[Restore to Default]:
Restores the default state.
[Device Name]
You can change the name of this unit.
1Press  2.
2Enter the desired device name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P122.
•A maximum of 32 characters can be entered. 
						

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Wi-Fi
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P122.
•Make a copy of password.
If you forget the password, you can reset it with [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu, however 
other settings will also be reset.
•A “MAC Address” is a unique address that is used to identify ne twork equipment.
•“IP Address” refers to a number that identifies a PC connected to a network such as the Internet. 
Usually, the addresses for homes are automatically assigned by  the DHCP function such as a 
wireless access point. (Example: 192.168.0.87)
¢ [Approved Regulations] is only available on the version DMC-SZ1 0P.
¢ [Regulations] is only available on the version DMC-SZ10PC.
[Wi-Fi Password]
To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by  a third 
party and to protect saved personal information, it is recommen ded 
that you protect the Wi-Fi function with a password.
Setting a password will automatically display the password inpu t 
screen when the Wi-Fi function is used.
[Setup]:
Enter any 4-digit numbers as the password.
[Delete]
[Network Address]Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit.
[Approved 
Regulations]¢The technical compliance standard authentication number is 
displayed.
[Regulations]¢Displays the regulations. 
						

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Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen.
Preparations:
Set the [TV Aspect].  (P45)
Turn this unit and the TV off.
1Connect the camera and a TV.
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight  in or unplug them straight out.
(Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
2Turn the TV on and select external input.
3Turn the camera on and then press [ (].
•Depending on the [Picture Size], black bands may be displayed on  the top and bottom or the left and 
right of the pictures.
•Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed w ith the top or bottom cut off.•When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly  depending on the type of TV.
•If you perform Multi Playback or Playback Zoom on a TV screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9, images 
may appear distorted when you play them back.
•You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system when 
you set [Video Out] in the [Setup] menu.
(PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-SZ10P sold i n the U.S. and the version 
DMC-SZ10PC sold in Canada.)
•No sound is output from the camera speakers. Also, pictures are  not displayed on the monitor.•When the camera is connected to the TV with an AV cable, motion  pictures recorded in [HD] are not 
displayed in the HD picture quality.
•Read the operating instructions for the TV.
A Yellow: to the video input socket
B White: to the audio input socketCAV cable (optional)
D Insert the AV cable so that its [ ] mark 
will face the [ ] mark side of the camera.