Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz7 Basic Owners Manual

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Charging the Battery
Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and 
battery.
•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 (50oF to 
86 oF)].
Connect the AC adaptor  A (supplied) and this camera with the USB 
connection cable  B (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor  A (supplied) 
into the power outlet.
C To power outlet•Do not use any other USB...

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Sequence of operations
Slide the REC/PLAY switch to 
[!] and then turn the camera 
on.
•
The clock is not set when the camera 
is shipped. Set the date and time 
before using the camera.
Press 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.
∫Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button.•Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button...

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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
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s 
Manual (supplied).
Click the [Owner’s Manual].
Select the desired language and 
then click [Owner’s Manual] to 
install.
ATo return to the install menu.
Double click the “Owner’s Manual”...

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Installing supplied software
•The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.–PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 AE (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.
Check the environment of your PC.
•Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 AE”–OS:WindowsR XP (32bit) SP3,
Windows VistaR (32bit) SP2,
WindowsR 7 (32bit/64bit) and...

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Specifications
Digital Camera:
Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 5.1 V
Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording)
0.9 W (When playing back)
Camera effective 
pixels 14,100,000 pixels
Image sensor 1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number 15,300,000 pixels, 
Primary color filter
Lens Optical 10k zoom, fl 4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 25 mm to 250 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F5.9 (Tele)
Image stabilizer Optical method
Focus range Normal 50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9...

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AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768):
Information for your safety
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCK7PP):
Information for your safetyRecording file format
Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, 
based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding/MPO
Motion pictures AVCHD/MP4
Audio compression 
format AVCHD: Dolby Digital (2ch)
MP4: AAC (2ch)
Interface
Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video NTSC
Audio Audio line output (monaural)
Te r m i n a l [AV...

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Digital Camera Accessory System
Product numbers correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change.•NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local 
dealer.
Class 10  64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10  32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDU32GU1K
RP-SDU16GU1K
RP-SDU08GU1K
RP-SDU04GU1K
Class 4  16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  8 GB SDHC Memory...

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  OR 
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day ( )
Night ()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street...

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Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Digital Still Camera ProductsLimited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) 
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America (referred to as “the...

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Mail-In Service
For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the 
product prepaid to:
Panasonic Exchange Center
4900 George McVay Drive
Suite B
McAllen, TX 78503
panacare
@us.panasonic.comWhen shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the 
Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton 
box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at...