Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Using the [Rec] Menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P44.
Applicable modes: 
Set the number of pixels. The hi gher the numbers 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.
•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...

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Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
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The setting is fixed to [›] in the following cases.–[High Sens.] (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...

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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 wi thout the resulting pictures coming out dark.
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For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to  P60.•The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.
–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst] is set to [ ] or [ ]
•The shutter speed is determined by the [Sensitivity] setting as shown in...

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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 accordance with the light source.
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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...

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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].
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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...

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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.
•[AF Mode] is fixed to [ Ø] in the following cases.–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)
•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].•It is not possible to set [ š] in the following cases.–[Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)
–Panorama Shot Mode–[Night...

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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. Ot her faces that are the same distance away 
as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may 
fail...

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Applicable modes: 
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus 
adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not 
want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•It does not operate during AF tracking.
•[Quick AF] cannot be set in the following...

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Applicable modes: 
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes 
focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end 
of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[MEMORY]
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The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition 
function.
In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered face¢ (if 
name has...

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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. 
(up to 3 pictures/registration)
1Select [Face Recog.] on the [Rec] menu and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select the Face Recognition frame that is 
not registered, and then press [MENU/SET].
4Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide....