Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫About the charging lamp
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a 
long time may be longer than normal.
•The charging time when connected to the computer depends on the computer’s 
performance.
∫ Battery indication
The...

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∫Recording still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image 
Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  using full flash every second recording.•Rotating the zoom...

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∫Playback
Note
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of 
recordable pictures is reduced:
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–When using [LCD Mode].–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after properly...

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)
•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.
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.
A: Do not touch the connection terminals of 
the card.
1:Close the...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P108)•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on...

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Note
•During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn off the 
power, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, 
do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this...

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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time
∫Number of recordable pictures
•[ i 99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
Quality [ A]
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.[AVCHD]
[MP4]
Note
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Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when 
[Upload Set] is performed.
•Maximum time to...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [!] 
and then turn the camera on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, 
proceed to step4.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press 3/ 4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel...

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Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P38)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
Note
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print 
the picture, or when you stamp the date on t he pictures with...

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Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side 
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P7)•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc.
∫Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])
Pictures recorded with the camera held...