Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Preparation
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 that you can use with this unit
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It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery 
packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any 
accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To 
ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery 
pack is used. 
						

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Preparation
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 door.
2: Slide the release lever in the direction of  the arrow.
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before removing 
the battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
Inserting the Battery 
						

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Preparation
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.
•
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 insert.•Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this 
camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause 
damage.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
•Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.•Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.•If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. 
Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC 
adaptor (optional) are used.
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Preparation
•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 computer specifications.
•If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop.•Connecting this camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to a power outlet will cause 
the notebook computer battery to drain faster. Do not leave the camera connected for extended 
periods of time.
•Be sure to always connect the camera to a computer USB terminal. Do not connect the camera to a 
monitor, keyboard or printer USB terminal, or a USB hub.
Charging
Check that this unit is turned off.
A To power outlet
B AC adaptor (supplied)
C PC (Turned on)
D USB connection cable (supplied)
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. 
(Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.)
E Align the marks, and insert.
F Charging lamp 
						

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Preparation
∫About the charging lamp
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
•
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 battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is low. Recharge the battery or 
replace it with a fully charged battery.
Lit red: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (When charging  is complete, disconnect the camera 
from the power outlet or computer.)
Charging time Approx. 150 min 
						

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Preparation
•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) are for this camera only. Do not use 
them with other devices.
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also becomes 
warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some power left, but it is not recommended that 
the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic 
swelling may occur.)
•If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage, charging may not be completed 
normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it again.
•If the charging lamp does not turn on or blin ks when you connect the AC adaptor (supplied) or PC, 
this indicates that the charging has been stopped because the unit is not in a temperature range 
suitable for charging, and does not indicate a fault.
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  oF to 86  oF) range, and try charging again. 
						

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Preparation
∫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 lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. As 
the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of 
pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
∫Recording motion pictures
•
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be 
aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this 
unit on and off, starting/st opping recording, zoom operation, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [FHD/60i] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 
59 seconds.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 
4GB. 
You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is 
large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 220 pictures
By CIPA standard in Normal 
Picture Mode
Recording time Approx. 110 min
[AVCHD]
(Recording with picture quality set  to [FHD/60i])[MP4]
(Recording with picture quality set  to [FHD/30p])
 Recordable time Approx. 60 min Approx. 60 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min Approx. 30 min 
						

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∫Playback
•
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 charging the 
battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
Playback time Approx. 150 min 
						

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Preparation
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 card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the direction of 
the arrow.
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before removing 
the card. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged 
or the recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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Preparation
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 the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This site is English only.)
The following operations can be performed using this unit:
When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory 
and played back.
When a card has been inserted
Pictures can be recorded on the card and played 
back.
•When using the built-in memory:
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(access indication¢)
•When using the card:
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¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded 
on the built-in memory (or the card).
Built-in Memory
Card
Remarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher 
when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC  Memory Cards can be used 
only with their compatible devices.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.:
5
3