Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ7
VQT3Z01
F1211MR0
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the inst ructions completely.
until 
2012/03/08 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ................................... 4
Standard Accessories ............................... 5
Names and Functions of Main Parts ......... 6
Preparation
Charging the Battery ................................. 8• Inserting the Battery ............................ 9
• Charging ........................................... 10
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 12
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional) ................................................. 14
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 15
• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time ................................................... 17
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 18
• Changing the Clock Setting .............. 19
Tips for taking good pictures ................... 20
• Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully ............................................ 20
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 20
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................ 21
Taking pictures using the automatic 
function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............. 22
• Changing the settings ....................... 24
Taking pictures with your favorite 
settings (Normal Picture Mode)............... 26
Focusing.................................................. 27
Recording Motion Pictures ...................... 29
• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures ................. 31
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) .... 32
• Selecting a picture ............................ 32
• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ................................ 33
• Using the Playback Zoom ................. 33 Playing Back Motion Pictures ..................34
• Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture ...................................35
Deleting Pictures .....................................36
• To delete a single picture ..................36
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures...............................37
Setting the Menu .....................................38
• Setting menu items ...........................38
• Using the Quick Menu .......................39
About the Setup Menu.............................40
Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................50
Using the Zoom .......................................51
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom......................51
Taking Pictures Using the 
Built-in Flash............................................53
• Switching to the appropriate flash setting ...............................................53
Taking Close-up Pictures 
([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom]) .....................56
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..........57
Compensating the Exposure ...................58
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ........59
Record pictures that look like dioramas 
(Miniature Effect Mode) ...........................60
Taking pictures that match the scene 
being recorded (Scene Mode) .................61
• [Portrait].............................................62
• [Soft Skin] ..........................................62
• [Scenery] ...........................................62
• [Panorama Shot] ...............................63
• [Sports] ..............................................65
• [Night Portrait] ...................................65
• [Night Scenery]..................................65
• [Handheld Night Shot] .......................65
• [Food] ................................................66
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................66
• [Pet] ...................................................67
• [Sunset] .............................................67
• [High Sens.].......................................67
• [Glass Through] .................................67
• [Photo Frame] ...................................67
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode) ......68 
						

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Taking a Picture with Face Recognition 
Function .................................................. 69• Face Settings .................................... 70
Entering Text ........................................... 73
Using the [Rec] Menu.............................. 74
• [Picture Size] ..................................... 74
• [Quality] ............................................. 75
• [Sensitivity] ........................................ 76
• [White Balance] ................................. 77
• [AF Mode] ......................................... 79
• [Quick AF] ......................................... 81
• [Face Recog.].................................... 81
• [i.Exposure] ....................................... 81
• [Min. Shtr Speed] .............................. 82
• [i.Resolution] ..................................... 82
• [Digital Zoom] .................................... 82
• [Burst]................................................ 83
• [Color Mode] ..................................... 84
• [AF Assist Lamp] ............................... 84
• [Red-Eye Removal] ........................... 84
• [Stabilizer] ......................................... 85
• [Date Stamp] ..................................... 85
• [Clock Set]......................................... 85
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ............. 86
• [Rec Mode]........................................ 86
• [Rec Quality] ..................................... 86
• [Continuous AF] ................................ 87
• [Wind Cut] ......................................... 87
Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback .................. 88• [Slide Show] ...................................... 89
• [Filtering Play] ................................... 91
• [Calendar] ......................................... 92
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ........ 93
• [Auto Retouch] .................................. 93
• [Creative Retouch] ............................ 94
Using the [Playback] Menu ..................... 95
• [Upload Set] ...................................... 95
• [Title Edit] .......................................... 97
• [Text Stamp]...................................... 98
• [Video Divide] .................................. 100
• [Resize] ........................................... 101
• [Cropping] ....................................... 102
• [Favorite] ......................................... 103
• [Print Set] ........................................ 104
• [Protect]........................................... 106
• [Face Rec Edit] ............................... 107
• [Copy].............................................. 108
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV 
Screen ...................................................109• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ...............111
Playing back 3D pictures .......................113
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and 
Motion Pictures......................................115
• Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder.....................................115
• Copy the playback image using an  AV cable..........................................116
• Copying to a PC using  “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”......................117
Connecting to a PC ...............................118
• Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4] motion pictures (other than 
[AVCHD] motion pictures) ...............119
• Uploading the images to sharing 
sites.................................................121
Printing the Pictures ..............................122
• Selecting a single picture and printing it .........................................123
• Selecting multiple pictures and  printing them ...................................123
• Print Settings ...................................124
Others
Screen Display ......................................127
Cautions for Use....................................129
Message Display ...................................134
Troubleshooting.....................................136 
						

							Before Use
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Before UseCare 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 am bient 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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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. 
						

							Before Use
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Flash (P53)
2 Lens  (P4, 130)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P57)
AF Assist Lamp  (P84)
4 LCD monitor  (P50, 127,  130)
5 [MENU/SET] button  (P38)
6 [DISP.] button (P50)
7 [Q.MENU]  (P39)/
[] (Delete/
Cancel) button  (P36)
8 [MODE] button  (P21, 88)
9 REC/PLAY switch (P21 , 32)
10 Charging lamp  (P10)
11 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation  (P58)
B : 4/Macro Mode  (P56)
AF Tracking  (P80)
C : 2/Self-timer (P57)
D : 1/Flash setting  (P53)
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
123
76
4
10
98
11
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Before Use
12 Strap eyelet•Be sure to attach the strap when using 
the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
13 Lens barrel
14 [HDMI] socket  (P109, 111 )
15 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P10 , 109 , 
11 9 , 122)
16 Speaker  (P42)
•Be careful not to cover the speaker with 
your finger. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to hear.
17 Camera ON/OFF switch  (P18)
18 Zoom lever  (P51)
19 Microphone
20 Shutter button  (P22, 26)
21 Motion picture button  (P29)
22 Tripod receptacle
23 Card/Battery door  (P9, 14)
24 Release lever  (P9, 14)
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15
14
12
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19 2021
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							Preparation
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PreparationCharging 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 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) only during playback mode. (The battery is not charged.)
•When there is no remaining battery power, charging may be performed regardless of whether 
the power switch is [ON] or [OFF].
•If no battery is inserted, no charging or power is supplied.
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
Camera conditionsCharge
Power off (or [Sleep Mode]  (P45) is 
activated) ≤
Power on —
¢
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. 
						

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Preparation
Insert the battery into the camera to charge it.
•Check that this unit is turned off.
Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow and open the 
card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
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.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the  direction of the arrow.
Note
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before 
removing the battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself 
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
Inserting the Battery 
						

							Preparation
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•Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10oC and 30 oC (50 oF 
and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
(Charging from the power outlet)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB 
connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the 
power outlet.
•Use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.
(Charging from a computer)
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
•Charging may not be possible depending on computer specifications.•If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop.•Connecting this camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to a power outlet will 
cause the notebook computer battery to drain faster. Do not leave the camera connected for 
extended periods of time.
•Be sure to always connect the camera to a computer USB terminal. Do not connect the camera 
to a monitor, keyboard or printer USB terminal, or a USB hub.
Charging
Check that this unit is turned off.
A To power outlet
B AC adaptor (supplied)
C PC (Turn the power on)
D USB connection cable (supplied)
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug  them straight in or unplug them straight 
out. (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.)
E Align the marks, and insert.
F Charging lamp