Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ9
 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
until 
2013/03/18
VQT4S61
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(U.S. customers only) 
						

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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ...................................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 8
Names and Functions of Main Parts.......................................................................... 9
Preparation
Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................11• Inserting the Battery............................................................................................ 12
• Charging ............................................................................................................. 14
• Approximate operating time and number of re cordable pictures ........................ 17
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) .......................................................... 19
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........................................................................ 20 • Approximate number of reco rdable pictures and available recording time ......... 22
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .................................................................................. 24 • Changing the Clock Setting ................................................................................ 25
Tips for taking good pictures ................................................................................... 26
• Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully......................................................... 26
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ......................................................................... 26
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................................................................................. 27
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................................................. 28• Changing the settings ......................................................................................... 30
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(Normal Picture Mode) .............................................................................................. 32
Focusing .................................................................................................................... 33
Recording Motion Pictures....................................................................................... 35 • Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures ..................................... 37
Playing Back .............................................................................................................. 38
• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ..................................................... 40
• Using the Playback Zoom ................................................................................... 40
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ..... ................................................. 41
Deleting Pictures ....................................................................................................... 42 • To delete a single picture .................................................................................... 42
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ..................................... 43
Setting the Menu ....................................................................................................... 44 • Setting menu items ............................................................................................. 44
• Using the Quick Menu ........................................................................................ 45
About the Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 46 
						

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Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................................................................................. 56
Using the Zoom ......................................................................................................... 57
• Optical Zoom ...................................................................................................... 57
• Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) .............................................................................. 58
• Intelligent Zoom .................................................................................................. 58
• Digital Zoom........................................................................................................ 58
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................. 59
• Switching to the appropriate flash setting ........................................................... 59
Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])........................................... 62
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.......................................................................... 63
Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................... 64
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ....................................................................... 65
Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)............................................................................................ 66 • [Expressive] ........................................................................................................ 67
• [Retro] ................................................................................................................. 67
• [High Key] ........................................................................................................... 67
• [Low Key] ............................................................................................................ 67
• [Sepia]................................................................................................................. 68
• [Dynamic Monochrome] ...................................................................................... 68
• [Impressive Art] ................................................................................................... 68
• [High Dynamic] ................................................................................................... 68
• [Cross Process] .................................................................................................. 69
• [Toy Effect] .......................................................................................................... 69
• [Miniature Effect] ................................................................................................. 69
• [Soft Focus]......................................................................................................... 70
• [Star Filter] .......................................................................................................... 70
• [One Point Color] ................................................................................................ 70
Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) ................................................ 71
Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) .................. 74 • [Portrait] .............................................................................................................. 75
• [Soft Skin] ........................................................................................................... 75
• [Scenery]............................................................................................................. 75
• [Sports]................................................................................................................ 75
• [Night Portrait] ..................................................................................................... 76
• [Night Scenery] ................................................................................................... 76
• [Handheld Night Shot]......................................................................................... 76
• [Food].................................................................................................................. 76
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................................................................................. 77
• [Pet] .................................................................................................................... 77
• [Sunset]............................................................................................................... 77
• [High Sens.] ........................................................................................................ 78
• [Starry Sky] ......................................................................................................... 78
• [Glass Through] .................................................................................................. 78
• [Photo Frame] ..................................................................................................... 78
• [3D Photo Mode]................................................................................................. 79 
						

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Entering Text.............................................................................................................. 80
Using the [Rec] Menu................................................................................................ 81• [Picture Size]....................................................................................................... 81
• [Quality]............................................................................................................... 82
• [Sensitivity].......................................................................................................... 83
• [White Balance]................................................................................................... 84
• [AF Mode] ........................................................................................................... 86
• [Quick AF] ........................................................................................................... 88
• [Face Recog.] ..................................................................................................... 89
• [i.Exposure] ......................................................................................................... 93
• [Min. Shtr Speed] ................................................................................................ 93
• [i.Resolution] ....................................................................................................... 94
• [Digital Zoom]...................................................................................................... 94
• [Burst] ................................................................................................................. 95
• [Color Mode] ....................................................................................................... 97
• [AF Assist Lamp] ................................................................................................. 97
• [Red-Eye Removal]............................................................................................. 98
• [Stabilizer] ........................................................................................................... 98
• [Date Stamp] ....................................................................................................... 99
• [Clock Set] .......................................................................................................... 99
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ........................................................................... 100 • [Rec Format] ..................................................................................................... 100
• [Rec Quality] ..................................................................................................... 101
• [Continuous AF] ................................................................................................ 102
• [Wind Cut] ......................................................................................................... 102
Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback................................................................................. 103• [Slide Show]...................................................................................................... 104
• [Filtering Play] ................................................................................................... 106
• [Calendar] ......................................................................................................... 109
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures (Retouch) .....................................................110 • [Auto Retouch] ...................................................................................................110
• [Beauty Retouch] ............................................................................................... 111
• [Creative Retouch] .............................................................................................113
Using the [Playback] Menu......................................................................................114
• [Location Logging] .............................................................................................114
• [Title Edit] ...........................................................................................................115
• [Text Stamp] .......................................................................................................116
• [Retouch] ...........................................................................................................118
• [Video Divide]..................................................................................................... 119
• [Resize] ............................................................................................................. 120
• [Cropping] ......................................................................................................... 121
• [Favorite] ........................................................................................................... 122
• [Print Set] .......................................................................................................... 123
• [Protect] ............................................................................................................ 125
• [Face Rec Edit] ................................................................................................. 126
• [Copy] ............................................................................................................... 127 
						

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Wi-Fi
Wi-FiR function ........................................................................................................ 128
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function .............................................................. 131
Remote Shooting..................................................................................................... 132
• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Image App ” ........................................... 132
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ................................................................... 133
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) ............................. 134
• Playing back pictures in the camera ................................................................. 134
• Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet ............ 134
• History Connection ........................................................................................... 135
• Favorite Connection.......................................................................................... 136
Selecting the connection method .......................................................................... 138 • Connecting via a wireless access point ............................................................ 138
• Connecting directly ........................................................................................... 140
Playback on TV ........................................................................................................ 141 • Displaying the picture on TV right afte r taking it/Displaying the picture on TV 
by playing it back on the camera ...................................................................... 141
Send Images While Recording ............................................................................... 143 • When sending images to smartphone/tablet .................................................... 143
• When sending images to PC ............................................................................ 146
• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ............................................... 148
• When sending images to WEB Service ............................................................ 149
• When sending images to AV device ................................................................. 150
Send Images Stored in the Camera ....................................................................... 151 • When sending images to smartphone/tablet .................................................... 151
• When sending images to PC ............................................................................ 154
• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ............................................... 155
• When sending images to WEB Service ............................................................ 156
• When sending images to AV device ................................................................. 157
• When sending images to Printer....................................................................... 158
To transfer images automatically ([Smart Transfer]) ........................................... 159
• Configuring [Smart Transfer] ............................................................................ 159
• Performing smart transfer ................................................................................. 160
Using “LUMIX CLUB”.............................................................................................. 163
• About the [LUMIX CLUB] .................................................................................. 163
• Using WEB services ......................................................................................... 166
• Configuring the external AV device settings ..................................................... 167
How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ....................................................................... 168 
						

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Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................. 170
• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)................................................................................. 172
Playing back 3D pictures ........................................................................................ 174
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ......................................... 176
• About the supplied software ............................................................................. 177
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .................................... 181
Printing the Pictures ............................................................................................... 183
• Selecting a single picture and printing it ........................................................... 184
• Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ................................................... 184
• Print Settings .................................................................................................... 185
Others
Screen Display......................................................................................................... 188
Cautions for Use...................................................................................................... 190
Message Display ..................................................................................................... 196
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 200 
						

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Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•
The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the 
following conditions. 
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.–Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it 
into a full or tight bag, etc.
–Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the 
camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, 
etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the 
lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause 
malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when 
using it on a rainy day or at the beach.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity 
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus 
and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. 
The fog will disappear natu rally when the temperature of the camera 
becomes close to the ambient temperature. 
						

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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
•
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was 
purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and  SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts 
department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 
						

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1Flash (P59)
2 Lens  (P7, 191)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P63)
AF Assist Lamp  (P97)
4 LCD monitor  (P56, 188 , 191)
5 [MENU/SET] button (P44)
6 [DISP.] button (P56)
7 [Q.MENU] button (P45) /
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P42)
8 [MODE] button  (P27, 103)
9 Charging lamp (P14) Wi-Fi
® connection lamp  (P129)
10 Speaker  (P48)
•
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.
11 [Wi-Fi] button  (P133)
12 [ (] (Playback) button  (P38)
13 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation  (P64)
B : 4/Macro Mode  (P62)
AF Tracking  (P87)
C : 2/Self-timer  (P63)
D : 1/Flash setting  (P59)
In this owner’s manual, the cursor buttons  are described as shown in the figure below 
or described with  3/4 /2 /1 .
e.g.: When you press the 4  (down) button
orPress 4
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Before Use
14 Strap eyelet (P26)
•Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera 
to ensure that you will not drop it.
15 Lens barrel
16 [HDMI] socket  (P170, 172)
•
Do not connect with any cable other than an 
HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing 
so may cause malfunction.
17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P14 , 170,  179, 183)
•This socket is also used when charging the battery.
18 Camera [ON/OFF] button  (P24)
19 Zoom lever  (P57)
20 Microphone
21 Shutter button  (P28, 32)
22 Motion picture button  (P35)
23 Tripod mount •
A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) 
or more may damage this unit if attached.
24 Card/Battery door  (P12, 19)
25 DC coupler cover •
When using an AC adaptor (optional), ensure that 
the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC 
adaptor are used.  (P13)
26 Release lever  (P12, 19)
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