Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Charging 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 the battery is not inserted, power is not supplied.
∫About batteries...

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Insert the battery into the camera to charge it.
1Slide 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.
2Being careful about the battery orientation, 
securely insert it all the way in, and then 
check that it is locked by the lever A. 
To remove the battery, move the lever  A in 
the direction of the arrow.
31: Close the card/battery...

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The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the 
designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC 
adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
1Open the card/battery door.
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.
3 Close the card/battery door.
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Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.
4Open the DC coupler cover  A.
5 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
6 Connect the AC adaptor  B to the [DC IN] socket  C of 
the DC coupler.
D  Align the marks and...

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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.
(Charging from a computer)
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
•Charging may not be possible depending on...

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∫About the charging lamp
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
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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...

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•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 or a genuine Panasonic USB 
connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
•Do not use a USB extension cable.•The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied)...

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∫Recording still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 o F)/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...

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∫Playback
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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 [Monitor Luminance].
–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly...

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1Slide the release lever in the direction of the 
arrow and open the card/battery door.
2Push 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.
31: Close the...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P127)
•Memory size: Approx. 60 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...