Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can register up to 3 face images.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
ItemDescription of settings
[Name]
It is possible to register names.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P73.
[Age]
It is possible to register the birthday.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press 2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and 
then press  3/4  to set and then press [MENU/SET].
[Focus Icon]
Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.
Press  3/4  to select the focus icon, and then press [MENU/
SET].
[Add Images]
To add additional face images.
(Add Images)
1Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
2Perform steps 4 in “Face Settings”.
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
Press  2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•
If there is only one image registered, it cannot be deleted. 
						

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You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also 
delete the information of the registered person.
1Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu, and then press [MENU/SET].  (P38)2Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press 
[MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
Change or delete the information for a registered person
ItemDescription of settings
[Info Edit]
Changing the information of an already registered person.
Perform step 5 in “Face Settings”.
[Priority]
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Press  3/4/2/1  to select the priority and then press  
[MENU/SET].
[Delete]Deleting information of a registered person. 
						

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Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when 
recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
Display the entry screen.
•You can display the entry screen via the following operations.–[Name] of [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode–[Name] in [Face Recog.]–[Location] in [Travel Date]–[Title Edit]
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select text and then press 
[MENU/SET] to register.
•Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch 
text between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and 
[&] (special characters).
•To enter the same character again, rotate the zoom lever 
towards [ Z] (T) to move the cursor.
•The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and 
pressing [MENU/SET]:
–[]] : Enter a blank–[Delete]: Delete a character–[ ] : Move the entry position cursor to the left–[ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters when setting 
names in [Face Recog.])
¢  A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] (Maximum 
of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]).
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press 
[MENU/SET] to end text input.
Note
•Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.•It is displayed in order of title, location, [Name] ([Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face 
Recog.]). 
						

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Using the [Rec] Menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P38.
Applicable modes: 
Set the number of pixels. The higher the nu mbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they  are printed onto large sheets.
¢This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Note
•
In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not 
displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer 
to  P52 .
•Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
[Picture Size]
SettingsPicture Size
[] 4320k3240
[]
¢3648k 2736
[] 2560k1920
[]
¢2048k 1536
[] 640k480
[] 4320k2880
[] 4320k2432
[] 3232k3232
X  :
Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV
Y  :Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera
W  :Aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc.
 :Square aspect ratio 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.Note
•
The setting is fixed to [ ›] in [High Sens.] in Scene Mode.•The following icons are displayed during the 3D recording.
[Quality]
SettingsDescription of settings
[A ] ([Fine]) when giving priority to the picture quality
[› ]([Standard]) when using the standard picture quality and increasing the 
number of pictures to be recorded without changing the 
number of pixels
[ ] ([3D+Fine]):
Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.
[ ] ([3D+Standard]):Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum 
ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the 
scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to  P54.•The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst] is set to [ ]
[Sensitivity]
SettingsDescription of settings
[AUTO] The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the 
brightness.
•Maximum [800] (With the flash on [1600])
[] ([i.ISO]) The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the 
subject and the brightness.
•Maximum [1600]
[100]
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
[200]
[400]
[800]
[1600]
[3200]
[100][3200]
Recording location 
(recommended)
When it is light (outdoors)
When it is dark
Shutter speed SlowFast
Noise LessIncreased
Jitter of the subjectIncreased Less 
						

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Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Note
•
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary 
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White 
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.–[Scenery]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Food]/[Sunset] in Scene 
Mode
∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin Color Temperature
[White Balance]
SettingsDescription of settings
[AWB] ([Auto White 
Balance])
Automatic adjustment
[
V ] ([Daylight])When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] ([Cloudy])When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] ([Shade])When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ ] ([Incandescent])When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò ] ([White Set])Value set by using [ Ó]
[Ó ]([White Set Setting])Set manually 
						

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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too 
dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate 
brightness.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
•
Fine adjustment is possible only when the White Balance is set to [ V]/[Ð ]/[î ]/[Ñ ]/[Ò ].
1Select the White Balance to finely adjust and then press [DISP.] to display 
[WB Adjust.].
2Press 2/1 to adjust the White Balance.
•
Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Note
•
The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The White Balance fine adjustment level in [ Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the White 
Balance using [ Ó].
•White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B&W] and [SEPIA] in [Color Mode].
Setting the White Balance manually
Finely adjusting the White Balance
2 [Red]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [Blue]: Press when the hue is reddish. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
¢[Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
Note
•The focus setting is fixed to [ Ø ] in Miniature Effect Mode.•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].•[š ] cannot be set with [Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot] or [Food] in 
Scene Mode.
•It cannot be set to [ ] in the following conditions.–In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode–In [B&W] or [SEPIA] in [Color Mode]
[AF Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ š ]  ([Face Detection])
The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max. 
15 areas) The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit 
that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
[] ([AF Tracking])¢Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep on 
following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
[]([23-Area])¢Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is 
effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
[Ø ]([1-Area])The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center 
of the screen.
[Ù ] 
([Spot])¢The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. 
						

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∫About [ š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the 
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when 
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
Note
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ] 
([ Ø ] while motion pictures are taken).
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is not a human being–When the camera is shaking–When Digital Zoom is used•If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to 
something other than [š].
∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press  4 
to lock onto the subject.
A AF tracking frame•AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and 
focus will automatically adjust continuously followi ng the subject’s 
movement (Dynamic tracking).
•AF tracking is canceled when  4 is pressed again.
Note
•Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom•When the lock fails, the AF tracking frame will turn red and then disappear. Press 4 again.•The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [ Ø] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not 
working.
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