Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•[Auto Power Off] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.•[Auto Power Off] does not work in the following cases.–When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording or playing back motion pictures–During a Slide Show
•The effect of the [Monitor Power Save] is lower in the Digital Zoom range compared to the Optical 
Zoom range.
•[Monitor Luminance] settings take priority, even if [Monitor Power Save] has been set.
•[Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting in the following cases.–When using Auto Bracket
–When using [Burst].•Auto Review setting is fixed to [2SEC] in the following cases.–Intelligent Auto Mode
•[Auto Review] does not work when recording motion pictures.
q [Economy]
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor.
p [Auto Power Off]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]/[OFF]
 [Monitor Power Save]:
The brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered.
Battery life will be conserved by lo wering the image quality of the LCD 
monitor even further during recording (excludes the digital zoom 
range). Note that this does not affect the quality of the recorded 
images.
[ON]/[OFF]
o  [Auto Review]
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still 
picture.
[1SEC]
[2SEC]
[HOLD]:
The pictures are displayed unt il one of the buttons is pressed.
[OFF]
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•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.
•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the 
card (P54)  after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this 
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [Yes] to reset the folder number.
•When the [Reset] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also 
performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not 
indicative of malfunctioning.
•When the [Rec] menu settings are reset, dat a registered with [Face Recog.] will be also reset.
•When [Setup] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.–The birthday and name settings for [Baby1]/[Baby2] and [Pet] in Scene Mode.–The [Travel Date] setting. (Departure date, return date, destination)
–The [World Time] setting.•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
•Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved within 
the camera from being misused.
•Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the camera in to 
be repaired.
¢ (Excluding [LUMIX CLUB] ) (P166)
v [No.Reset]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
w [Reset]The [Rec] or [Setup] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.
[Reset Wi-Fi 
Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings.¢
x  [USB Mode]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the 
camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
[y] ([Select on connection]) :
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to 
a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
[{ ] ([PictBridge(PTP)]) :
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
[z ] ([PC]) :
Set after or before connecting to a PC. 
						

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•This will work when the HDMI micro cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P172 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI micro cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P174 for the method to playback 3D pictures in 3D.
| [Output]
Set to match the type of TV.
[
] ([TV Aspect]):
[W ]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X ]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
•
This will work when the AV cabl e (optional) is connected.
[VIERA Link]
Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA 
by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible 
equipment using HDMI micro cable (optional).
[ON]:
Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible equipment is 
enabled. (Not all operations are possible)
The operations you can perform on the camera are limited.
[OFF]:
Operations will be on the camera only.
 [3D Playback]
Setup the output method for 3D pictures.
[]:
Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.
[]:
Set when connecting to a television not compatible with 3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D (conventional 
image) on a 3D compatible television. 
						

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•Refer to P38 for information about how to play back pictures.•When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the 
OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a  file format for still pictures which allows recording 
information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information 
Technology Industries Association)”.
•It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.
•Pictures are not rotated during Multi Playback.
•Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software on the 
unit.
•Do not turn the camera off during formatting.•If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the 
card.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.•It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.•If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult Panasonic.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
M  [Rotate Disp.]
This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were 
recorded holding the camera vertically.
[ ] ([On]):
Rotate pictures on a TV and the LCD monitor so that they are 
displayed vertically.
[ ] ([External Only]):
Pictures are displayed vertically by rotating when played back on TV.
[OFF]
 [Version Disp.]It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.
 [Format]The built-in memory or card is formatted.  Formatting irretrievably 
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
~  [Language]Set the language displayed on the screen.
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
send e-mail to: [email protected] USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo          
						

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•The Stabilizer function is switched between [On] and [Off] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed.•In Playback Mode, [Stabilizer Demo.] cannot be displayed.
•[Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.
 [Stabilizer Demo.]
Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected.
AAmount of jitter
B Amount of jitter after correction
AB 
						

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Recording
About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISP.] to change.
ALCD monitor•When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not 
activated. During Playback Zoom, motion picture playback, 
panorama playback or a slide show, you can only select 
“Normal display  H” or “No display  J”.
¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.
¢ 2 Name of the registered person in [Face Recog.] is displayed when [DISP.] is pressed.
In Recording ModeB Normal display¢1
C Number of recordable pictures
D Normal display¢1
E Available recording time
F No display
G No display (Recording guideline)
¢1
BD
GF
In Playback Mode
H Normal display
I Display with recording information¢1
J No display¢2
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J
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Recording
Using the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes 
in wide angle.
∫ Screen display
Example of display when Extended Optical Zoom (EZ), Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom are 
used together.
•
When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction 
with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) – ¶]
•The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Be sure not to interrupt the 
motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
•For details about using the zoom while recording motion pictures, refer to  P36.
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 10k To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
AExtended Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification (approximation)
Optical Zoom 
						

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Recording
This function works when any of the picture sizes (P81) indicated with   is selected. You can 
zoom in further than you can with the Optica l Zoom without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 22.5 k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending 
on [Picture Size] setting.)
•
“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–Macro Zoom Mode–[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[High Sens.]/[Photo Frame]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)
–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]–When recording motion pictures
This function works when [i.Resolution]  (P94) in the [Rec] menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. You can 
zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the deterioration of the 
image quality.
•
This will work automatically in Intelligent Auto Mode.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–Macro Zoom Mode–[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
–[Handheld Night Shot]/[High Sens.]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
This function works when [Digital Zoom]  (P94) in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON]. Although the 
image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the 
original zoom magnification.
•
When using the [i.ZOOM], the maximum magnifica tion of the Digital Zoom is limited to 2k.
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P63) for taking pictures.•This function is not available in the following cases:–Intelligent Auto Mode
–[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[Handheld Night Shot]/[High Sens.]/[Photo Frame]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Intelligent Zoom
Digital Zoom 
						

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Recording
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Press 1 [‰].
2Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
¢ 1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the type 
of subject and brightness.  (P31)
¢ 2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[Red-Eye Removal]  (P98) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.A
Photo flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
ItemDescription of settings
[ ‡ ] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it 
necessary.
[] ([iAuto])
¢1
[] ([Auto/
Red-Eye])¢
2
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it 
necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.
[ ‰ ] ([Forced Flash 
On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
[] ([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
¢
2
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will 
slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark 
background will become bright. Simultaneously, it reduces the red-eye 
phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
[ Π] ([Forced Flash 
Off]
)
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of flash is 
not permitted.
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Recording
∫Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢[ ] is displayed.•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
∫The available flash range
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 Varies according to the settings of [Min. Shtr Speed] and [Sensitivity].
¢ 2 When [Min. Shtr Speed]  is set to [AUTO]. Varies according to the [Sensitivity] setting.
¢ 3 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.
•¢2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image Stabilizer is 
set to [ON].
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.•In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.
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[Sensitivity] 60 cm (2.0 feet) to 4.1 m (13 feet) 1.5 m (4.9 feet) to 2.1 m (6.9 feet)
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