Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz7 Basic Owners Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ7
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the instructions completely.
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.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag 
located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your 
convenient camera information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu...

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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.•Use only the recommended accessories.•Do not remove covers.•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily...

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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee...

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∫About the battery pack
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.•Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and j) with metal...

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∫About the AC adaptor (supplied)
∫ Cautions for Use
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Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or...

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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 3
Before Use .................................................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 8
Names and Functions of Main Parts .......................................................................... 9...

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack(Indicated as battery pack  or battery  
in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 AC Adaptor Can be used for charging and 
playback.
3 USB Connection Cable
4 CD-ROM
•Software•Owner’s Manual for advanced featuresInstall on your PC before use.
5 Hand Strap
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and 
SDXC Memory...

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 Motion picture button
2 Shutter button
3 Camera ON/OFF switch
4Flash
5 Microphone
6 Speaker
•Be careful not to cover the speaker 
with your finger. Doing so may make 
sound difficult to hear.
7 Zoom lever
8Lens
9 Lens barrel
10 Self-timer indicatorAF Assist Lamp
11 LCD monitor
12 [MODE] button
13 Charging lamp 14 REC/PLAY switch
15 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you 
will not drop it.
16 Cursor buttons
17...

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Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
•
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries 
(DMW-BCK7PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the 
battery orientation, insert all the way 
until you hear a locking sound and 
then check that it is locked...