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)
•
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 battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is low. Recharge the battery 
or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.
•Do not use a USB extension cable.•The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cabl e (supplied) are for this camera only. Do 
not use them with other devices.
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some power le ft, but it is not recommended 
that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since 
characteristic swelling may occur.)
•If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage, charging may not be 
completed normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and 
connect it again.
•If the charging lamp does not turn on or blinks when you connect the AC adaptor (supplied) or 
PC, this indicates that the charging has been stopped because the unit is not in a temperature 
range suitable for charging, and does not indicate a fault.
Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature 
(and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range, and try charging 
again.
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (When charging is complete, disconnect the camera 
from the power outlet or computer.)
Charging time Approx. 180 min 
						

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∫Recording still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
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 lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
As the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
∫Recording motion pictures
•
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available  for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. 
(excluding when [SH] is set)
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. 
Also, motion pictures recorded continuously in [M P4] is up to 4 GB. Given this constraint, the 
maximum length of continuous recording in [FHD] is approximately 24 minutes 43 seconds. 
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable  pictures Approx. 220 pictures
By CIPA standard in Normal 
Picture Mode
Recording time Approx. 110 min
[AVCHD]
(Recording with picture quality set  to [FSH])[MP4]
(Recording with picture quality set  to [FHD])
 Recordable time Approx. 60 min Approx. 60 min
Actual recordable timeApprox. 30 min Approx. 30 min 
						

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∫Playback
Note
•
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 charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
Playback time Approx. 150 min 
						

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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 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 card. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may 
be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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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 the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This site is English only.)
The following operations can be performed using this unit:
When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the built-in 
memory and played back.
When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card and 
played back.
•When using the built-in memory:
k>ð
 (access indication¢)
•When using the card:
 (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being 
recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Built-in Memory
Card
Remarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or 
higher when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card 
or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory 
Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.: 
						

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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 switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete 
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. 
We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera 
only to ensure proper operation. (P48)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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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)
•
“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.[AVCHD]
[MP4]
Note
•
Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when 
[Upload Set] is performed.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. 
(excluding when [SH] is set)
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. 
Also, motion pictures recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. Given this constraint, the 
maximum length of continuous recording in [FHD] is approximately 24 minutes 43 seconds. 
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
•To switch between the display of number of re cordable pictures and available recording time, 
press [DISP.] several times.  (P50)
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. 
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
Picture sizeBuilt-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
14M (4:3) 12330549010980
5M (4:3) 2465010620 21490
0.3M (4:3) 390 10050 162960 247150
Recording quality 
settingBuilt-in Memory(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
FSH j14m00s 4 h10m 8 h27m
SH j14m00s 4 h10m 8 h27m
Recording quality 
settingBuilt-in Memory(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
FHD j12m21s 3h23m17s 6h51m17s
HD j23m36s 6h28m6s 13h5m11s
VGA1m45s 51m57s 14h14m8s 28h48m4s
AB 
						

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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 destination
•
You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET]. 
						

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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 [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp].
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Changing the Clock Setting 
						

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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 vertica lly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [Rotate Disp.]  (P48)  is set)
•
When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction 
Detection function may not work correctly.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer]  (P85), a tripod or the Self-timer  (P57).
•Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction–In [Night Portrait] or [Night Scenery] in Scene Mode–When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]
Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully
A St r ap
B Flash
C Microphone D
Speaker
E AF assist lamp
Preventing jitter (camera shake)