Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the monitor. However, this does not affect 
the recorded pictures.
•When [Monitor Luminance] is set to [High Angle], [Brightness] and [Contrast · Saturation] cannot be 
adjusted.
 [Airplane Mode]
Restricts Wi-Fi settings.
[ON]:
Wi-Fi functions cannot be used.
[OFF]
•
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.
r  [Beep]This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
[t ] ([Low])/[ u] ([High])/[ s] ([OFF])
 [Monitor Display]
Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the monitor is adjusted.
[Brightness]:
Adjust the brightness.
[Contrast · Saturation]:
Adjust the contrast or clarity of colors.
[Red Tint]:
Adjust the red tint.
[Blue Tint]:
Adjust the blue tint.
1Select the settings by pressing  3/4, and adjust with  2/1 .2Press [MENU/SET] to set. 
						

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•[High Angle] is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [Auto Power Off] is activated.•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the monitor is increased so some subjects may appear 
different from real life on the monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.
•When [Monitor Luminance] is set, the usage time is reduced.
•Motion picture recording area display is only an approximation.
•Recording area display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size setting.•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following case.–Intelligent Auto Mode
 
[Monitor Luminance]
These menu settings make it easier to see the monitor when you are in 
bright places or when you are  holding the camera high above your 
head.
[„ ] ([Auto Power Monitor])
¢:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is 
around the camera.
[… ] ([Power Monitor]) :
The monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking 
pictures outdoors.
[Å ] ([High Angle])
¢:
The monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held 
high above your head.
[OFF]
¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is set.
 [Video Rec Area]Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked.
[ON]/[OFF] 
						

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•[Auto Power Off] does not work in the following cases.
–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording or playing back motion pictures–During a Slide Show
•The effect of the [Monitor Power Save] is lower in the Digital Zoom range compared to the Optical 
Zoom range.
•[Monitor Luminance] settings take priority, even if [Monitor Power Save] has been set.
q [Economy]
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the monitor.
p [Auto Power Off]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]/[OFF]
 [Monitor Power Save]:
The brightness of the monitor is lowered.
[ON]/[OFF]ECO 
						

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•[Auto Review] does not work when recording motion pictures.
•When the setup settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.
–The birthday settings for [Baby1]/[Baby2] and [Pet] in Scene Mode.•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
•Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved within 
the camera from being misused.
•Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the camera in to 
be repaired.
o [Auto Review]
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still 
picture.
[1 SEC.]
[2 SEC.]
[HOLD]:
The pictures are displayed unt il one of the buttons is pressed.
[OFF]
 [Exposure Comp. 
Reset]When you turn off the camera or switch the Recording Mode, the 
exposure value is set to [0 EV].
[ON]/[OFF]
w  [Reset]The recording or setup settings are reset to the default.
[Reset Wi-Fi 
Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings. 
						

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•This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.
¢ PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-SZ8P sold in the U.S. and the version 
DMC-SZ8PC sold in Canada.
•Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software on the 
unit.
•Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
•If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the 
card.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
•It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.•If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
|  [TV Connection]
Set to match the color television system in each country or the type of 
TV.
[| ] ([Video Out]
¢):
[NTSC]:
Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]:
Video output is set to PAL system.
[
]  ([TV Aspect]) :
[W ]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X ]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
 [Version Disp.]It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.
 [Format]The built-in memory or card is formatted.
Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data 
carefully before formatting.
~  [Language]Set the language displayed on the screen. 
						

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About the Monitor
Press 4 to change.
•During motion picture playback, panorama playback 
or a slide show, you can only select “Normal Display” 
or “No Display”.
In Recording Mode
1Number of recordable pictures
2 Available recording time
In Playback Mode
∫Recording guideline
This is used as a reference of compositi on, such as balance, while taking a picture.
Normal display Normal display No display Recording guideline
Normal display Display with recording 
information No display
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Using the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes 
in wide angle.
∫ Screen display
Example of display when Extended Optical Zoom (EZ), Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom are 
used together.
•
When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction 
with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.03 m (0.098 ft.) – ¶]
•The lens barrel will extend or retract depending on the zoom position. Take care not to obstruct the 
movement of the lens barrel when using the Zoom function.
•For details about using the zoom while recording motion pictures, refer to  P33.
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 12k To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
AExtended Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification (approximation)
Optical Zoom 
						

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This function works when any of the picture sizes (P69) indicated with   is selected.
You can zoom in further than you can with the  Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image 
quality.
Maximum magnification: 27k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending 
on [Picture Size] setting.)
•
“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–[Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[HDR]/[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)
–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ]–When recording motion pictures
Enabled when [i.Zoom]  (P75) in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom  magnification while minimizing the deterioration 
of the image quality.
•
This will work automatically in Intelligent Auto Mode.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–[Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[HDR]/[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)
–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ]–When recording motion pictures
This function works when [Digital Zoom]  (P75) in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to 
four times the original zoom magnification.
•
When using the [i.Zoom], the maximum magnification of the Digital Zoom is limited to 2 k.
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P53) for taking pictures.•This function is not available in the following cases:–Intelligent Auto Mode
–[Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[HDR]/[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ]
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Intelligent Zoom
Digital Zoom 
						

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Recording
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Press 1 [‰].
Flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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2Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
The icon changes depending on the type of subject and brightness.
¢ 2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
[Red-Eye Removal]  (P78) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash 
icon.
SettingsDescription of settings
[ ‡ ] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording 
conditions make it necessary.
[] ([iAuto])
¢1
[] ([Auto/Red-Eye])¢2
The flash is automatically activated when the recording 
conditions make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the 
red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in 
the picture) and then activated again for the actual 
recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low 
lighting conditions.
[ ‰ ] ([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording 
conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under 
fluorescent light.
[] ([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
¢
2
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this 
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated so that the dark  background will become bright. 
Simultaneously, it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a 
dark background.
[ Π] ([Forced Flash Off]
)
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
•Use this when you take pictures in places where the 
use of flash is not permitted.