Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and 
then with a dry cloth.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, 
since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•When using a...

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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the 
surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the 
operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
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Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or carry away from metallic objects (clips, etc.).
Bring charged spare batteries...

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∫About 3D viewing
Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell 
should avoid viewing 3D contents.
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Viewing 3D contents may have an adverse effect to the individual.
If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D contents, stop 
viewing at once.
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Continuing to view may cause illness.
•After stopping viewing, please rest appropriately.
When viewing 3D contents, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes.
•Viewing...

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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or 
static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
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The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
•Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card.•Do not allow dirt, dust, or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the 
terminals with your...

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•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.•If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it  will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If the 
battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become unusable 
even if charged.
•When storing the battery for a...

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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[This picture is protected]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting.  (P125)
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted]
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Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
> If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. 
(P54)
[Cannot be set...

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[Memory Card Error]/[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be 
used]
>Use a card compatible with this unit.  (P20)
–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)–SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
[Insert SD card again]/[Try another card]
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An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
> Insert a different card.
[Read Error/Write Error 
Please check the card]
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It has failed to read or write data.
> Remove the card after turning this unit...

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[This battery cannot be used]
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Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic 
battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic.
•If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects.
[Failed to connect wireless access point]/[Connection failed]/[No destination found]
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Check following regarding the wireless access point. > The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong. Check the authentication type, 
encryption...

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[Some files cannot be sent because of destination limit]/[Transfer completed. Some 
files are left because of destination limit.]
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Check the file format of the image to send. (P129)
•Sending motion pictures may fail if the file size is too large. Split the motion picture using [Video 
Divide]. (P119)
[Unavailable. Please set Login settings on LUMIX CLUB web site.]
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Login to the “LUMIX CLUB” from your smartphone /tablet or PC, and set the login details of the 
destination WEB service....

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P200–212).
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This phenomenon occurs when charging in a location where the temperature is very high or very 
low. > 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 o F to 86  oF)  range, and try charging 
again. [If you reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) when the unit is fully charged, the 
charging lamp will turn on for...