Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz5 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ5
VQT4K04
F0712TC0
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the inst ructions completely.
until 
2012/10/25
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(U.S. customers only) 
						

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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 ................................................................................................. 10• Inserting the Battery.............................................................................................11
• Charging ............................................................................................................. 13
• Approximate operating time and number of re cordable pictures ........................ 16
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) .......................................................... 18
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........................................................................ 19
• Approximate number of reco rdable pictures and available recording time ......... 22
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .................................................................................. 23 • Changing the Clock Setting ................................................................................ 24
Tips for taking good pictures ................................................................................... 25 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully......................................................... 25
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ......................................................................... 25
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................................................................................. 26
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................................................. 27
• Changing the settings ......................................................................................... 29
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(Normal Picture Mode) .............................................................................................. 30
Focusing .................................................................................................................... 31
Recording Motion Pictures....................................................................................... 33 • Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures ..................................... 35
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) .................................................................... 36 • Selecting a picture .............................................................................................. 36
• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ..................................................... 37
• Using the Playback Zoom ................................................................................... 37
Playing Back Motion Pictures .................................................................................. 38
Deleting Pictures ....................................................................................................... 39
• To delete a single picture .................................................................................... 39
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ..................................... 40
Setting the Menu ....................................................................................................... 41
• Setting menu items ............................................................................................. 41
• Using the Quick Menu ........................................................................................ 42
About the Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 43 
						

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Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................................................................................. 51
Using the Zoom ......................................................................................................... 52
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom ............................................ 52
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................. 55 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting ........................................................... 55
Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])........................................... 59
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.......................................................................... 60
Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................... 61
Record pictures that look like dioramas (Miniature Effect Mode) ........................ 62
Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) .................. 63 • [Portrait] .............................................................................................................. 64
• [Soft Skin] ........................................................................................................... 64
• [Scenery]............................................................................................................. 64
• [Panorama Shot] ................................................................................................. 65
• [Sports]................................................................................................................ 68
• [Night Portrait] ..................................................................................................... 68
• [Night Scenery] ................................................................................................... 68
• [Food].................................................................................................................. 68
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................................................................................. 69
• [Pet] .................................................................................................................... 70
• [Sunset]............................................................................................................... 70
• [High Sens.] ........................................................................................................ 70
• [Glass Through] .................................................................................................. 70
• [Photo Frame] ..................................................................................................... 70
Entering Text.............................................................................................................. 71
Using the [Rec] Menu................................................................................................ 72
• [Picture Size]....................................................................................................... 72
• [Sensitivity].......................................................................................................... 73
• [White Balance]................................................................................................... 74
• [AF Mode] ........................................................................................................... 76
• [i.Exposure] ......................................................................................................... 79
• [i.Resolution] ....................................................................................................... 79
• [Digital Zoom]...................................................................................................... 79
• [Burst] ................................................................................................................. 80
• [Color Mode] ....................................................................................................... 82
• [AF Assist Lamp] ................................................................................................. 82
• [Red-Eye Removal]............................................................................................. 83
• [Stabilizer] ........................................................................................................... 83
• [Date Stamp] ....................................................................................................... 84
• [Clock Set] .......................................................................................................... 84
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ............................................................................. 85
• [Rec Quality] ....................................................................................................... 85
• [Continuous AF] .................................................................................................. 85 
						

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Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback................................................................................... 86
• [Slide Show]........................................................................................................ 87
• [Filtering Play] ..................................................................................................... 89
• [Calendar] ........................................................................................................... 90
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ........................................................................ 91 • [Auto Retouch] .................................................................................................... 91
Using the [Playback] Menu....................................................................................... 92 • [Location Logging] .............................................................................................. 92
• [Upload Set] ........................................................................................................ 93
• [Text Stamp] ........................................................................................................ 95
• [Video Divide]...................................................................................................... 97
• [Resize] ............................................................................................................... 98
• [Cropping] ........................................................................................................... 99
• [Favorite] ........................................................................................................... 100
• [Print Set] .......................................................................................................... 101
• [Protect] ............................................................................................................ 103
• [Copy] ............................................................................................................... 104
Wi-Fi
What you can do with the Wi-FiR function ............................................................ 105
Wi-Fi function .......................................................................................................... 107
Setting up the connection with [Wi-Fi Wizard] ..................................................... 108
Smartphone operations .......................................................................................... 109
Preparation before sending images .......................................................................113
To send images ........................................................................................................117
To display picture on a TV wirelessly.................................................................... 120
To print pictures wirelessly .................................................................................... 121
To transfer images automatically .......................................................................... 122
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ....................................................................... 125 • [Wi-Fi Wizard] ................................................................................................... 125
• [Access Point] ................................................................................................... 125
• [LUMIX CLUB] .................................................................................................. 129
• [Device Name] .................................................................................................. 132
• [External AV device].......................................................................................... 133
• [Wi-Fi Button] .................................................................................................... 134
• [Wi-Fi Password]............................................................................................... 135
• [MAC Address].................................................................................................. 136
• [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] ....................................................................................... 136
• [Approved Regulations] .................................................................................... 136 
						

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Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................. 137
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ......................................... 139
• Upload images to the WEB service using the upload tool 
“LUMIX Image Uploader” ................................................................................. 143
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .................................... 144 • Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder ............................................... 144
Printing the Pictures ............................................................................................... 146 • Selecting a single picture and printing it ........................................................... 148
• Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ................................................... 148
• Print Settings .................................................................................................... 149
Others
Screen Display......................................................................................................... 152
Cautions for Use...................................................................................................... 154
Message Display ..................................................................................................... 159
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 162 
						

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Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•
The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the 
following conditions. 
It may also malfunction or image may not record 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 the 
camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, 
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 as 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 about 2 hours. 
The fog will disappear natu rally when the temperature of the camera 
becomes close to the ambient temperature.
∫ This camera cannot be exported or taken to countries that have a United States 
embargo imposed.
•
Export Administration Regulation (EAR) applies to this camera as it contains encryption software 
developed in the United States. 
						

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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 indicated as card in the text.•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts 
department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 
						

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Flash (P55)
2 Lens  (P6, 155)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P60)
AF Assist Lamp  (P82)
4Wi-Fi
R Transmitter (P105)
5 LCD monitor  (P51, 152 , 155)
6 [MENU/SET] button (P41)
7 [DISP.] button (P51)
8 [Q.MENU]  (P42)
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P39)
9 [MODE] button  (P26, 86)
10 [Wi-Fi] button  (P134)
11 Charging lamp  (P13)
Wi-Fi connection lamp  (P106)
12 [ (] (Playback) button  (P36)
13 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation  (P61)
B : 4/Macro Mode  (P59)
AF Tracking  (P78)
C : 2/Self-timer  (P60)
D : 1/Flash setting  (P55)
In this owner’s manual, the cursor buttons  are described as shown in the figure 
below or described with  3/4/ 2/1.
e.g.: When you press the  4 (down) button
orPress  4
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Before Use
14 Strap eyelet•Be sure to attach the strap when using the 
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
15 Lens barrel
16 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  (P13, 137,  140, 146)•This socket is also used when charging the 
battery.
17 Zoom lever  (P52)
18 Speaker  (P45)
•
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 
hear.
19 Microphone
20 Power button (P23)
21 Shutter button  (P27, 30)
22 Motion picture button  (P33)
23 Tripod mount •
A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 q)  
or more may damage this unit if attached.
24 Card/Battery door  (P11, 18)
25 DC coupler cover •
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.  (P12)
26 Release lever (P11, 18)
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Preparation
Charging the Battery
Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied/optional) and 
battery.
•
The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.
¢ The camera can be supplied with power from a power outlet via the USB connection cable 
(supplied/optional) only during Playback Mode. (The battery is not charged.)
•If no battery is inserted, no charging or power is supplied.
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
Camera conditionsCharge
Tu r n e d  o f f
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Tu r n e d  o n —
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It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery 
packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any 
accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To 
ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery 
pack is used.