Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz9 Owners Manual

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Charging the Battery
•The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCL7PP.•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors [10oC to 30oC (50 oF to 86 oF)].
Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC 
adaptor A (supplied) or a PC  B.
C To power outlet
D USB connection cable (supplied)
When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper 
connections may cause malfunctions.
•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 the AC adaptor (supplied) or the USB connection cable (supplied) with other 
devices.
•Check that this unit is turned off.
∫About the charging lamp ( E)
Lit red: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.  (Charging time: Approx. 150 min)
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Sequence of operations
Press camera [ON/OFF] button.
•
The clock is not set when the camera 
is shipped. Set the date and time 
before using the camera.
Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus and then 
press it fully to take the picture.
∫Recording Motion Pictures
1Start recording by pressing the 
motion picture button.
2Stop the recording by pressing the 
motion picture button again.
•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 4 GB. 
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.)
∫Selecting the Recording ModePress [MODE] to select the Recording Mode.
¦ : Take pictures with automatic settings.
! : Take pictures with your own settings.
: Record while checking the image effect. : This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
Û : Take pictures according to scene.
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∫Playing Back Pictures
Press [ (].•Press  2/1 to select the picture.
∫Deleting Pictures
Select the picture, and then press [ ].•Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is 
deleted by selecting [Yes].
∫Setting the MenuPress [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording function, 
camera settings, and other settings.
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Remote Shooting
You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone/tablet.
You need to install “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet.
The “ Image App ” is an application provided by Panasonic that allows your smartphone/
tablet to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible LUMIX.
•The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of\
 smartphone/tablet 
being used. For compatible devices, see the following support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 (This Site is English only.)•When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
¢ Connecting to this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct] requires  Android OS 4.0 or higher and Wi-Fi 
Direct™ support.
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Image App ”
For AndroidTM appsFor iOS apps
Version 1.1 or higher
OS Android 2.2 ~ Android 4.2¢iOS 4.3~ iOS 6.0
Installation 
procedure
1Connect your Android 
device to a network.
2Select “Google PlayTM 
Store”.
3Enter “ Image App ” into the 
search box.
4Select “ Image App ” and 
install it.
•The icon will be added to 
the menu.
1Connect the iOS device to 
the network.
2Select “App StoreSM”.3Enter “ Image App ” into the 
search box.
4Select “ Image App ” and 
install it.
•The icon will be added to 
the menu.
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Press [Wi-Fi].
Press 3/4 /2 /1  to select [New Connection], 
and then press [MENU/SET].
•
When connecting with the setting you used before, you 
can select the connection destination from 
[History Connection] or [Favorite Connection].
Press  3/4 to select [Remote Shooting], and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•
The information (SSID and password) required for 
directly connecting your smartphone/tablet to this unit is 
displayed.
•To change the connection method, press [DISP.], and 
then select the connection method. For details, refer to 
“Changing the connection method”.
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
Preparations:
•Install the “ Image App ” in advance. (P14)
On your smartphone/tablet
(The default connection method is set to [Manual Connection].)
On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the 
Wi-Fi function.
Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the sceen of 
this unit, and then enter the password.
Start “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet. (P14)
•
When the connection is complete, live images being captured by the camera are 
displayed on the smartphone/tablet.
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∫Changing the connection method
•When connecting with [Via Network]
(On the camera)
1Press  3/4 to select [Via Network], and then press [MENU/SET].2Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set.
(On your smartphone/tablet)
3On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the Wi-Fi function.4Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set.5Start “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet. (P14)
•When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection]
(On the camera)
1Press  3/4 to select [Direct], and then press [MENU/SET].
(On your smartphone/tablet)
2Start “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet. (P14)
Connection methodDescription of settings
[Wi-Fi Direct]
1 Set the device to Wi-Fi DirectTM mode.
2 Press  3/4 to select [Wi-Fi Direct] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
3 Press  3/4 to select the device to connect to, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
[WPS Connection]
[WPS (Push-Button)]
1 Press  3/4 to select [WPS (Push-Button)] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2 Set the device to WPS mode.
•You can wait longer for a connection by pressing the [DISP.] 
button on this unit.
[WPS (PIN code)]
1 Press  3/4 to select [WPS (PIN code)] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2 Enter the PIN code of the device into this unit.
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Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet.
•The recorded images are saved in the camera.•Motion pictures cannot be recorded.•Some settings are not available.•The screen differs depending on the operating system.
Select [ ] on a smartphone/tablet.
•You can save pictures on the smartphone/tablet.•Motion pictures cannot be played back.•You can send pictures to a WEB service, etc.•The screen differs depending on the operating system.
Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
Playing back pictures in the camera
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Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in 
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. 
Install it on your PC to read it.
∫For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s 
Manual (supplied).
Click the [Owner’s Manual].
Select the desired language and 
then click [Owner’s Manual] to 
install.
ATo return to the install menu.
Double-click the “Owner’s Manual” 
shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫ When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later , or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to 
browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from 
the following website.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
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Installing supplied software
•The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.–PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)–LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
•Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
Check the environment of your PC.
•
For details about information such as the operating environment or operating 
method, refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF  format)” or the 
operating instructions for the respective software programs.
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
•
When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.
Click on the [Recommended Installation].
•
Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
Note•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.•“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” and “ LoiLoScope ” are not compatible with Mac.
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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera:
Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 5.1 V
Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording)
0.9 W (When playing back)
Camera effective 
pixels 16,100,000 pixels
Image sensor 1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number 17,500,000 pixels, 
Primary color filter
Lens Optical 10k zoom, fl 4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 25 mm to 250 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F5.9 (Tele)
Image stabilizer Optical method
Focus range Normal 50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶
[9k is 2 m (6.6 feet) to  ¶]
Macro/
Intelligent auto/
Motion picture 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet) 
(Tele) to ¶
[9
k is 2 m (6.6 feet) to  ¶]
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above  settings.
Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Minimum 
Illumination Approx. 10 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 
1/30th of a second)
Shutter speed 4 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds
Exposure (AE) Auto (Program AE)
Metering mode Multiple
LCD monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
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