Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz5 Basic Owners Manual

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Charging the Battery
•The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP.•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors [10oC to 30oC (50 oF to 86 oF)].
Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC 
adaptor A (supplied) or a PC  B.
C To power outlet
D USB connection cable (supplied)
When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper 
connections may cause malfunctions.
•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 the AC adaptor (supplied) or the USB connection cable (supplied/optional) with 
other devices.
•Check that this unit is turned off.
∫About the charging lamp ( E)
Lit red: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.  (Charging time: Approx. 180 min)
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Sequence of operations
1Press power button.
•
The clock is not set when the camera is 
shipped. Set the date and time before 
using the camera.
2Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus and then press it fully to 
take the picture.
∫Selecting the Recording ModePress [MODE] to select the Recording Mode.
¦ : Take pictures with automatic settings.
! : Take pictures with your own settings.
: Take pictures to make them look like a diorama. (also known as Tilt Shift Focus)
Û : Take pictures according to scene.
: This mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.
: Take a portrait emphasizing the skin softness.
: This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
: You can take panorama pictures.
: You can take pictures of a fast-moving subject.
: This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near  real-life brightness.
: This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
: This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without  being affected by the ambient light.
: These take pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the  flash, the light from it is weaker than usual.
: You can set your pet’s birthday and name.
: This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun.
: This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take  pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms.
: This mode is best suited for taking pictures through clear glass.
: Record the image with a frame around it.
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∫Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button.•Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds. The 
maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
∫Setting the MenuPress [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording function, 
camera settings, and other settings.
∫Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])Press [( ].•Press 2 or 1 to select the picture.
∫Deleting PicturesSelect the picture, and then press [ ].•Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
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Smartphone operations
You can operate the camera from a smartphone by connecting these two devices via 
Wi-Fi.
•The connection requires the smartphone application “LUMIX LINK”. •Refer to the “Wi-Fi connection guide” for the installation of “LUMIX LINK” and the connection 
with a smartphone.
1Press and hold [Wi-Fi].
•
The screen that notifies that the camera is 
waiting to get connected with a smartphone 
is displayed.
2Start up “LUMIX LINK” on your 
smartphone.
•
When the connection is complete, images stored in this 
unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
Wi-Fi
LUMIX LINK
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∫Operations you can perform on a smartphone
•Read the [Help] in the “LUMIX LINK” menu for further details on how to operate.
¢ The screen differs depending on the operating system.
FeatureDescription of functions
Wireless shooting You can record images with this camera through 
controls on your smartphone.
•Recorded images are saved in the camera.
Playing back images on a 
smartphone screenYou can play back images in the camera on a 
smartphone screen.
Saving images on a 
smartphone You can save images in the camera to a smartphone.
Uploading photos on SNS 
(Social Networking 
Service) You can upload images in the camera or a smartphone 
to SNS.
Setting the menu items You can set the camera’s menu items on a smartphone.
Recording location 
information Using the location information function of a smartphone, 
you can record location information onto the images 
taken by the camera.
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Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in 
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. 
Install it on your PC to read it.
∫For Windows
1Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s 
Manual (supplied).
2Click the [Owner’s Manual].
3Select the desired language and 
then click [Owner’s Manual] to 
install.
A To return to the install menu.
4Double-click the “Owner’s Manual” 
shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫ When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to 
browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied), click B and then follow 
the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7)
•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from 
the following website.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
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Installing supplied software
•The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.–PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.4 SE (Windows XP/Vista/7)–LoiLoScope 30-day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
•Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
1Check the environment of your PC.
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Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.4 SE”–OS:
WindowsR XP (32bit) SP3,
Windows VistaR (32bit) SP2,
WindowsR 7 (32bit/64bit) and SP1–CPU:
PentiumR III 500 MHz or higher (WindowsR XP),
PentiumR III 800 MHz or higher (Windows VistaR),
PentiumR III 1 GHz or higher (WindowsR 7)–Display:1024 k768 pixels or more (1920 k1080 pixels or more recommended)–RAM:
512 MB or more (WindowsR XP/Windows VistaR),
1 GB or more (WindowsR 7 32bit),
2 GB or more (WindowsR 7 64bit)–Free hard disk space:450 MB or more for installing software•Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF) for further 
operating environment.
2Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
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When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
3Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.
4Click on the [Recommended Installation].
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Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
Note•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.•“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” is not compatible with Mac.
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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.
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted]
•Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.
[Built-in memory full]/[Memory card full]/[Not enough space on built-in memory]/
[Not enough memory on the card]
•There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.•When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are 
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[Memory card error. 
This card cannot be used in this camera. 
Format this card?]
•It is a format that cannot be used with this unit.
> Insert a different card and try again.
> Reformat on this unit after saving necessary data using a PC, etc. Data will be deleted.
[Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error]
•This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.
> Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or Panasonic.
[Insert SD card again]/[Try another card]
•An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
> Insert a different card.
[This battery cannot be used]
•Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine 
Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic.
•If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects.
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[Failed to connect wireless access point]/[Connection failed]/[No destination 
found]
•Check following regarding the wireless access point.> The wireless access point information set on this camera is wrong. Check the 
authentication type, encryption type, and encryption key.
> Power of the wireless access point is not turned on.
> Setting of the wireless access point is not supported by this unit.
•Check the network setting of the destination.•Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a wireless access point. 
Check other devices that are connected to the wireless access point and devices that use 
the 2.4 GHz band.
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures.•Check “Troubleshooting” in the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”.
•The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.•If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Auto Power Off].
•Insert the battery securely all the way in.
•Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase available space in the memory.
•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large 
capacity card.
If the problem is not resolved,  it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the 
[Setup] menu .
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
Card/battery door does not close.
Recording
The picture cannot be recorded.
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