Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Wi-Fi
1Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P97)
2Operate the smartphone/tablet.
1Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P97)2Operate the smartphone/tablet.
Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
1Select [ ].
2 Operate the zoom to decide on the composition.
3 Release the shutter.
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The recorded images are saved in the camera.•Motion pictures cannot be recorded.•Some settings are not available.
•If you use the zoom, the lens barrel will be extended. This 
may cause the camera to tilt. We recommend fixing the 
camera on a tripod or other support.
Playing back pictures in the camera
1Select [ ].
•Images in the camera are displayed on the smartphone. 
2Touch an image to enlarge it.
•Motion pictures cannot be played back.
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Wi-Fi
1Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P97)
2Operate the smartphone/tablet.
You can acquire location information from a smartphone/tablet, and write it on images 
afterwards.
Refer to  P87 for how to write the location information on the images recorded by this unit.
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Read the [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for further details on how to operate.
•Cautions for Use:
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when 
you use this function. Use at your own risk.
•If you have changed the clock setting of this unit or the smartphone/tablet after [Time sync], perform 
[Time sync] again.
•On the smartphone/tablet, you can set the acquisition  interval of location information and check the 
transfer status of location information.
Refer to [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for details.
•(When using “ Image App ” for iOS)
If you press the Home or On/Off button of a smartph one/tablet while [Rec. loc. Info] is working, 
location information recording is stopped.
•The smartphone/tablet may fail to acquire location information in China and the border area in the 
neighbouring countries of China.
(As of January 2014)
Saving images stored in the camera
1 Select [ ].
2 Press and hold an image, and drag it to save it on the 
smartphone/tablet.
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Motion pictures cannot be saved.
Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet
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Wi-Fi
∫Methods for sending and images that can be sent
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Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.
•For information on the playback of images, check the operating instructions of the destination 
device.
•For details on how to send images, refer to  P121.
Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu.
Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera
JPEGMotion JPEG
Sending an image each time a recording is made
([Send Images While Recording]) ±
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Sending selected images
( [Send Images Stored in the Camera]) ±
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Preparations:
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Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P96)
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While 
Recording] )P104
Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) P105 
						

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Wi-Fi
1Press [Wi-Fi].2Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select [Send Images While Recording], and then 
press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4 to select [Smartphone], and then press [MENU/SET].5Press  3/4  to select [Via Network] or [Direct], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
6Press  3/4  to select a device you want to connect, and then press [MENU/SET].
•When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, press 
2 . (P122)
7Take pictures.
•The pictures are sent automatically after taking them.
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P94)
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording] )
When connecting with [Via Network]:
(On the camera)
1Connect the camera to a wireless access point.  (P115)
(On your smartphone/tablet)
2 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
3 Connect the smartphone/tablet to the wireless access point to which the camera is 
connected.
4 Start “ Image App ”.  (P96)
When connecting with [WPS Connection]¢ in [Direct]:
(On the camera)
1Connect the camera to the smartphone/tablet.  (P118)
(On your smartphone/tablet)
2 Start “ Image App ”.  (P96)
¢WPS is a function that allows you to easily set up a connection with a wireless LAN 
device and make security-related settings. To check whether your smartphone/tablet 
supports the function, refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone/tablet.
When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct]:
•For details on the connection methods, refer to  (P98, 99) .
CancelSelectSet
Select a functionRemote Shooting & ViewSend Images While RecordingSend Images Stored in the Camera 
						

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Wi-Fi
1Press [Wi-Fi].2Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and 
then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4 to select [Smartphone], and then press [MENU/SET].5Press  3/4  to select [Via Network] or [Direct], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
6Press  3/4  to select a device you want to connect, and then press [MENU/SET].
•When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, press 
2 . (P122)
Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera])
When connecting with [Via Network]:
(On the camera)
1 Connect the camera to a wireless access point.  (P115)
(On your smartphone/tablet)
2 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
3 Connect the smartphone/tablet to the wireless access point to which the camera is 
connected.
4 Start “ Image App ”.  (P96)
When connecting with [WPS Connection]¢ in [Direct]:
(On the camera)
1Connect the camera to the smartphone/tablet.  (P118)
(On your smartphone/tablet)
2 Start “ Image App ”.  (P96)
¢WPS is a function that allows you to easily set up a connection with a wireless LAN 
device and make security-related settings. To check whether your smartphone/tablet 
supports the function, refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone/tablet.
When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct]:
•For details on the connection methods, refer to  (P98, 99) .
CancelSelectSet
Select a functionRemote Shooting & ViewSend Images While RecordingSend Images Stored in the Camera 
						

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Wi-Fi
7Press 3/4  to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P94)
[SINGLE] setting
1Press  2/1 to select the picture.
2 Press [MENU/SET].
[MULTI] setting
1 Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the picture, and then press 
[MENU/SET]. (repeat this step)
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If you press [MENU/SET] again, the setting is canceled.
2 Press  2 to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET].
•The number of pictures that can be sent by [MULTI] is 
limited.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
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Wi-Fi
When sending images to PC
∫Methods for sending and images that can be sent
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When you send a motion picture, we recommend  supplying power with the AC adaptor (supplied).•Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.•For information on the playback of images, check the operating instructions of the destination 
device.
•For details on how to send images, refer to P121.
Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu. You can send pictures and motion pictures recorded with 
this unit to a PC.
You can also set this unit so that images on it are transferred 
automatically while it is being charged.
(Smart Transfer)  (P110)
JPEGMotion JPEG
Sending an image each time a recording is made
([Send Images While Recording]) ±
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Sending selected images
([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) ±±
Preparations:
(On the camera)•If the workgroup of the destination PC has been 
changed from the standard setting, you also 
need to change the setting of this unit in [PC 
Connection]. 
(P123) (On your PC)•Turn the computer on.•Prepare folders for receiving images on the PC 
before sending a picture to the PC. 
(P108)
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While 
Recording] )P108
Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) P109 
						

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Wi-Fi
•Create a PC user account [account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 
32 characters)] consisting of alphanumeric characters.
An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters.
•The name of a destination folder must consist of 20 or less alphanumeric characters. 
(For Windows)
Supported OS: WindowsR XP/Windows VistaR/WindowsR 7/WindowsR 8/WindowsR 8.1
Example: Windows 7
1Select a folder you intend to use for receiving, then right-click.2Select [Properties], then enable sharing of the folder.
•For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
(For Mac)
Supported OS: OS X v10.5 to v10.9
Example: OS X v10.8
1Select a folder you intend to use for receiving, then click on the items in the 
following order.
[File]  [Get Info]
2Enable sharing of the folder.
•For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
1Press [Wi-Fi].
2Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4  to select [Send Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].5Press  3/4  to select [Via Network] or [Direct], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
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For details on the connection methods, refer to  P114.
6Press  3/4  to select the PC you want to connect to, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
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When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter the 
computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers).
7Press  3/4  to select the destinations folder of the PC, and then press [MENU/SET].
•When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, press 
2 . (P122)
8Take pictures.
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P94)
•To send an image to another user account, turn off and on the camera. 
To create a folder that receives images
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording] )
CancelSelectSet
Select a functionRemote Shooting & ViewSend Images While RecordingSend Images Stored in the Camera 
						

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Wi-Fi
1Press [Wi-Fi].2Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/
SET].
4Press  3/4  to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
5Press  3/4  to select [Via Network] or [Direct], and then press [MENU/SET].
•For details on the connection methods, refer to  P114.
6Press  3/4  to select the PC you want to connect to, and then press [MENU/SET].
•When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter the 
computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers).
7Press  3/4  to select the destinations folder of the PC, and then press [MENU/SET].
•When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, press 
2 . (P122)
8Press  3/4  to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P94)
•Folders sorted by the sent date are created in the specified folder, and pictures are saved in those 
folders.
•If the screen for a user account and password entry appears, enter the one you set on your PC.
•To send an image to another user account, turn off and on the camera. •When the computer name (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers) contains a space (blank 
character), etc., it may not be recognized correctly.
If a connection attempt fails, we recommend that you change the computer name (or NetBIOS 
name) to the one consisting of only alphanumeric characters, with a maximum of 15 characters.
Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera])
[SINGLE] setting
1 Press  2/1 to select the picture.
2 Press [MENU/SET].
[MULTI] setting
1 Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the picture, and then press 
[MENU/SET]. (repeat this step)
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If you press [MENU/SET] again, the setting is canceled.
2 Press  2 to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET].
•The number of pictures that can be sent by [MULTI] is 
limited.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
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Wi-Fi
To transfer images automatically ([Smart Transfer])
Smart Transfer is a function that automatically transfers images in the camera to a PC.
The transfer starts when you connect the  camera to the AC adaptor (supplied).
[Auto Transfer] transfers images automatically  when charging starts, while [Transfer Now]  
transfers them immediately.
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When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], the camera automatically uploads recorded images. For this 
reason images may be uploaded unintentionally if, for example, you share this unit with other 
people.
Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by uploaded images.
•Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by the use of [Smart Transfer].•When you bring the camera on an airplane or to a hospital, etc., set [Airplane Mode] to  [ON], and 
turn off the camera because electromagnetic waves, etc. emitted by the camera may interfere with 
gauges.  (P41)
•When a charging error occurs, Smart Transfer may not be performed.  (P140)
•Smart transfer is not available for images stored in the built-in memory.•[Smart Transfer] is not available when the memory card is locked.
Example of [Auto Transfer]AAC adaptor (supplied)
B USB connection cable (supplied)
C PC (Turned on)1 Set [Auto Transfer] to [ON]
2 Record
3 Charge
4 Start a transfer
To perform Smart Transfer, follow the steps below:1Set up Smart Transfer (initial setup).  (P111)
2Perform [Auto Transfer] (P112) or [Transfer Now]  (P112).
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