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 chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
•Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor 
and it may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than 
usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of 
the camera increases.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.
•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may cause it to 
malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
Cleaning
About the LCD monitor
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. 
However, there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue, or green) on the screen. This is 
not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a 
mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always  lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on 
the built-in memory or a card.
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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 when going out.
•Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such 
as at a ski resort.
•When you travel, do not forget to bring the AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable 
(supplied) so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the 
terminals are damaged.
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Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
Do not remove or damage the external label on the battery.
•Using a battery with part or all of the external label removed or using the one with a torn label may 
result in malfunctions.
Dispose of unusable battery.
•The battery has a limited life.•Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.
•The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC 
hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
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This can cause short-circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
•If you use the AC adaptor (supplied) near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.
Keep the AC adaptor (supplied) 1 m (3.3 feet) or further away from radios.
•The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small 
amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
Battery
AC adaptor (supplied) 
						

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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 for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue.
Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, those with differences in the sight of their right 
and left eyes, and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by wearing 
glasses etc.
Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while viewing 3D contents.
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There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D contents. Please correct your 
sight appropriately before viewing 3D contents.
•You can change the 3D setting of your televisi on or 3D output setting of the unit to 2D.
About 3D 
						

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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 fingers.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card
“Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management 
information, it will not erase the data in the memory card completely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially 
available computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory 
card before transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user.
If a name or birthday is set for [Baby1]/[Baby2]/Face Recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image.
Setting a Wi-Fi password is recommended to protect personal information.  (P169)
Disclaimer
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, 
effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from 
the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
When requesting a repair, transferring to another party, or disposing
•Reset the settings to protect the personal information.  (P52)•After making a copy of personal information, always delete information such as personal information 
and wireless LAN connection settings that you have saved within the camera with [Reset Wi-Fi 
Settings]/[Delete account] (P52, 166).
•If there are pictures stored in the built-in memory, copy them onto the memory card  (P127) before 
formatting the built-in memory (P54)  as needed.
•Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair.•Built-in memory and settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired.
•Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or Panasonic if above operations are 
not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to 
“Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card” above.
When uploading images on WEB services
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Images may contain information that can be used for identifying individuals such as titles, recording 
dates, and location information. When uploading images on WEB services, check carefully, and then 
upload.
Card
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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 long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove 
the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
•We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or a 
cabinet.
Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
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When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
•You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.•Make sure that the screw on the tripod or unipod is  not at an angle when attaching or detaching the 
camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it. Also, 
the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is attached too 
tightly to the tripod or unipod.
•Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully.•Some tripods or unipods cannot be attached when the AC adaptor (optional) are connected.
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About the picture data
About tripods or unipods 
						

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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 on this picture]
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[Title Edit], [Text Stamp] or [Print Set] cannot  be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard.
[Built-in memory full]/[Memory card full]/[Not enough space on built-in memory]/[Not 
enough memory on the card]
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There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.
•When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied 
until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[Some pictures cannot be copied]/[Copy could not be completed]
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The following pictures cannot be copied.
–When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination. 
(Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.)
–Files not based on the DCF standard.
•Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.
[Built-In Memory Error]/[Format built-in memory?]
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This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC.
> Format the built-in memory on the camera again.  (P54) The data on the built-in memory will be 
deleted.
[Memory card error. 
This card cannot be used in this camera. 
Format this card?]
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It is a format that cannot be used with this unit. > Insert a different card and try again.
> Reformat on this unit  (P54) after saving necessary data using a PC, etc. Data will be deleted.
[Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error]
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This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.
> Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or Panasonic. 
						

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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 off. Insert the card again, turn this unit on, and try to 
read or write the data again.
•The card may be broken.
> Insert a different card.
[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card]
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Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures.•In the event that it stops even after using a “Class 4” card or higher, the data writing speed has 
deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format  (P54).
Depending on the type of the card, motion picture recording may stop in the middle.
[Cannot record due to incompatible format(NTSC/PAL) data on this card.]
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P54)
> Insert a different card.
[A folder cannot be created]
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A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used.
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P54) If you execute [No.Reset] in the 
[Setup] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100.  (P52)
[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV]/[Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]
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Select [TV Aspect] in the [Setup] menu if you want to change the TV aspect.  (P53)•This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P179, 183)
[Recording failed.]
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You may not record when the recording location is too dark/too bright, or if the subject does not 
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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 type, and encryption key.  (P139)
> Power of the wireless access point is not turned on.
> Setting of the wireless access point is not supported by this unit.
•Check the network setting of the destination.•Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a wireless access point. Check other 
devices that are connected to the wireless access point and devices that use the 2.4 GHz band.
[No picture to send]
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This is displayed when there is no image to transmit due to the restriction of the destination. Check 
the file type of the image to transmit.  (P129)
[Connection failed. Please retry in a few minutes.]/[Network disconnected. Transfer 
stopped.]
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Radio waves from the wireless access point are getting weak. Perform the connection closer to the 
wireless access point.
•There is no reply from the server or it has exceeded the communication processing time. Try again 
after a while.
•Depending on the wireless access point, connection may be automatically disconnected after 
specific time has passed. Reconnect the connection again.
[Upload to the Cloud Folder is available after Cloud Sync settings have been set up on 
downloadable devices such as PCs or smartphones.]
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Devices that download images from a cloud folder are not registered.•Perform Cloud Sync setting. Configure the settings on a PC with “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” or on a 
smartphone/tablet with “ Image App ”. Refer to  P148 for details on [Cloud Sync. Service].
[Connection failed]
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Check following regarding the smartphones/tablet you intend to connect.
> The smartphone/tablet does not operate.
> Change the access point to connect to in the smartphone/tablet Wi-Fi settings to this camera.
> There is no free storage space on the smartphone/tablet.
[Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password.]
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Login ID or password for the “LUMIX CLUB” is not correct. Please enter it again. If you have 
forgotten the login ID or the password, there is in formation in the login screen of the “LUMIX CLUB” 
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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.
[Both picture and video sharing service cannot be selected together]
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WEB services designed only for pictures, and WEB services designed only for motion pictures 
cannot be selected at the same time. Deselect one of the services.
[Cannot get IP address. Please set wireless AP’s IP address setting to DHCP.]
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Turn on DHCP settings of the IP address of the connected wireless access points.
[Cannot connect to server]
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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 approximately 15 seconds.]
•The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.•If you leave the camera on , the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy].  (P51)
•If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI micro cable (optional) and turn the 
TV off with the remote control for the TV, this unit is also turned off.
> If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].  (P53)
•Insert the battery securely all the way in. (P12)
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset]  (P52) on the 
[Setup] menu.
Battery and power source
The charging lamp has gone off but the unit has not been charged.
Or the charging lamp blinks.
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
This unit is turned off automatically.
Card/battery door does not close.