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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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
P
until 
2012/01/13
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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 items, etc. of your Digital 
Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this 
Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for 
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose 
of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
-If you see this symbol- A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how 
to recycle this battery.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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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 
accessible.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
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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 that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation 
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting 
to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-SZ7
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America  1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
DMC-SZ7
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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 objects.•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for 
the correct method of disposal.
Wa rn in g
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or 
incinerate.
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∫About the AC adaptor (supplied)
∫ Cautions for Use
•
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 near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (supplied). Then reinsert 
the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another 
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
•Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, 
curtains, and similar items.
•Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
Information about the software used by this product can be viewed by pressing 
[MENU/SET], selecting [Setup]  > [Version Disp.], and then pressing [MENU/SET].
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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 3
Before Use .................................................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 8
Names and Functions of Main Parts .......................................................................... 9
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 10
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 11
Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 12
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) ............................................................. 13
Installing supplied software ...................................................................................... 14
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 15
Digital Camera Accessory System ........................................................................... 17
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form .................................................................... 18
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ................................... 19
Before Use
∫Care of the camera
•Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.•This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
∫ 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 naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient 
temperature.
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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 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.
•For information about optional accessories, 
refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory 
System”.•If any accessories are lost, customers should 
contact Panasonic’s parts department at 
1-800-833-9626 for further information about 
obtaining replacement parts.
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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 [DISP.] button
18 [MENU/SET] button
19 [Q.MENU]/[ ] (Delete/Cancel) 
button
20 [HDMI] socket
21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
22 Tripod receptacle
23 Card/Battery door
24 Release lever
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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 by lever A. 
Pull the lever  A in the direction of the 
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until 
you hear a “click” while being careful 
about the direction in which you insert 
it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the 
card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
1 : Close the card/battery door.
2 : Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
Note•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
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