Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz5 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISP.] to change.
ALCD monitor•When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not 
activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion 
pictures and during a slide show, you can only select “Normal 
display  H” or “No display  J”.
∫ Recording guideline
This is used as a reference of compositi on, such as balance, while taking a picture.
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In [Panorama Shot] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed.
In Recording ModeB Normal...

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Using the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes 
in wide angle.
Extended Optical Zoom works except when the maximum recordable pixels are set. This 
function allows you to take a picture with additional enlargement without deteriorating the 
image quality.
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the 
Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)...

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∫Types of zooms
¢1 This includes the optical zoom magnification.  The magnification level differs depending on 
[Picture Size] setting.
The zoom functions below can also be used  to further increase the zoom magnification.
¢2 This is 2 k magnification when [i.Resolution] in [Rec] menu is set to [i.ZOOM].
∫ Screen display
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When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction 
with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) – ¶]
FeatureOptical...

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Note
•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified pictures 
with the optical zoom.
•The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Be sure not to interrupt the 
motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P60) for taking 
pictures.
•For details about using the zoom while...

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Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Press 1 [‰].
2Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then 
press [MENU/SET].
¢ 1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the type 
of subject and brightness.  (P29)
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Flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
ItemDescription of settings
[ ‡ ] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when...

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¢2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[Red-Eye Removal]  (P83) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon. 

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∫Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢[ ] is displayed.•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated...

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∫The available flash range
•The available flash range is an approximation.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the [Stabilizer] setting.
¢ 2 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.
•¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.
–When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image Stabilizer is 
set to [ON].
•In Intelligent Auto...

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Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])
Applicable modes: 
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
1Press 4 [ #].
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.
•We recommend setting the flash to [Œ ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the 
picture may not be...

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: 
1Press 2 [ë].
2Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly, operating 
as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.
•The self-timer cannot be...