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Recording

This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.

This effect creates a sepia image.

This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and 
white picture.

This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.

[Low Key]

[Sepia]

[Dynamic Monochrome]

[Impressive Art]

•

If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, seams between 
pictures may become noticeable.

Summary of Contents for lumix DMC-SZ8

Page 1: ...d features Digital Camera Model No DMC SZ8 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use VQT5G73 F0114YD0 Register online at www panasonic com register U S customers only ...

Page 2: ...e strap and hold the camera carefully 23 Preventing jitter camera shake 23 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 24 Taking pictures using the automatic function Intelligent Auto Mode 25 Changing the settings 28 Taking pictures with your favorite settings Normal Picture Mode 29 Focusing 30 Recording Motion Pictures 32 Playing Back 34 Displaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback 35 Using the Playback Zoo...

Page 3: ...chrome 57 Impressive Art 57 High Dynamic 58 Cross Process 58 Toy Effect 58 Miniature Effect 59 Soft Focus 59 Star Filter 60 One Point Color 60 Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode 61 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Scene Mode 64 Portrait 65 Soft Skin 65 Scenery 65 Sports 65 Night Portrait 66 Night Scenery 66 HDR 66 Food 66 Baby1 Baby2 67 Pet 67 Sunset 67 High Sens 67 Sta...

Page 4: ...7 Taking pictures via a smartphone tablet remote recording 101 Playing back pictures in the camera 101 Saving images stored in the camera 102 Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone tablet 102 Sending images to a smartphone tablet by controlling the camera 103 When sending images to PC 107 To transfer images automatically Smart Transfer 110 Configuring Smart Transfer 111 Trans...

Page 5: ...ll pictures and motion pictures on your PC 127 Transferring images to a PC 128 Printing the Pictures 130 Selecting a single picture and printing it 131 Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 131 Print Settings 132 Others Screen Display 135 Message Display 137 Troubleshooting 140 Cautions for Use 152 ...

Page 6: ...th 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...

Page 7: ...untry 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 ...

Page 8: ...ng lamp P12 Wi Fi connection lamp P94 9 Wi Fi button P94 97 10 MENU SET button P37 11 Q MENU button P39 Delete button P36 Cancel button P38 12 Playback button P34 13 Cursor buttons A 3 È Exposure compensation P54 B 4 DISP P46 C 2 ë Self timer P53 D 1 Flash setting P49 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 t...

Page 9: ...8 Camera ON OFF button P21 19 Shutter button P25 29 20 Motion picture button P32 21 Speaker Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger Doing so may make sound difficult to hear 22 Tripod mount A tripod with a screw length of 5 5 mm 0 22 inch or more may damage this unit if attached It may not be possible to attach certain types of tripods properly 23 Card Battery door P11 17 24 Release l...

Page 10: ...n off if the battery power is gone Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor supplied turn the camera off Camera conditions Charge Turned off Turned on 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 re...

Page 11: ...sert 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 3 1 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 monitor to clear before removing the battery Otherwise this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itsel...

Page 12: ...tebook 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 Insert the battery into this unit Check that this unit is turned o...

Page 13: ... may be longer than normal When power is supplied from a computer the power supply capacity of the computer determines the charging time Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the 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 chargi...

Page 14: ...d 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 ...

Page 15: ...dable 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 When Rec Quality is set to HD These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC 73 4 oF and a humidity of 50 RH Please be aware...

Page 16: ...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 170 min...

Page 17: ...ul 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 3 1 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 monitor to clear before removing the card Otherwise this unit may no longer ...

Page 18: ...n 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 k ð access indication 1 When using the card access indication 1 1 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 Mem...

Page 19: ...in Write Protect switch A provided When this switch is set to the LOCK position no further data writing deletion or formatting is possible The ability to write delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position The data on the built in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the car...

Page 20: ... only is displayed on the screen Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time Switch the display number of recordable pictures available recording time etc by pressing 4 P46 The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card Number of recordable pictures Available re...

Page 21: ... select the language and press MENU SET 4 Press MENU SET 5 Press 2 1 to select the items year month day hour minute display sequence or time display format and press 3 4 to set A Time at the home area B Time at the travel destination You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 6 Press MENU SET to set 7 Press MENU SET Please set the clock Clock Set Cancel Select Set AM PM Clock Set AM 2014...

Page 22: ...uilt in clock battery even without the battery Leave the charged battery in the unit for 2 hours to charge the built in battery If the clock is not set the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the picture or when you stamp the date on the pictures with Date Stamp In addition if you turn off the unit various settings may be reset Changing the Clock Setting ...

Page 23: ...o put your fingers on the flash AF assist lamp microphone speaker or lens etc When the Jitter alert appears use Stabilizer P78 a tripod or the Self timer P53 Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen Slow sync Red Eye Reduction Night Portrait Night Scenery Starry Sky S...

Page 24: ...ET Intelligent Auto Mode P25 The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera Normal Picture Mode P29 The subjects are recorded using your own settings Creative Control Mode P55 Record while checking the image effect Panorama Shot Mode P61 This mode allows you to take panorama pictures Û Scene Mode P64 This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being re...

Page 25: ...r beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily The following functions are activated automatically Scene Detection Backlight Compensation Intelligent ISO sensitivity control Auto White Balance Face Detection i Exposure i Zoom AF Assist Lamp Red Eye Removal Stabilizer Continuous AF 1 Press MODE A Shutter button 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select Intelligent Auto a...

Page 26: ...bject s face by the Face Detection function In other cases it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus The minimal distance how close you can be to the subject will change depending on the zoom factor Please check with the recordable range display on the screen P30 4 Press the shutter button fully push it in further and take the picture B C ...

Page 27: ...ect the color of the subject the distance to the subject the contrast of the subject when the subject is moving Recording conditions Sunset sunrise under low brightness conditions when the camera is shaken when zoom is used is used for recording when recording motion pictures Scene Detection does not work When there is a backlight the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attemp...

Page 28: ...When is set Red Eye Removal is enabled Shutter speed will be slower during or Changing the settings Menu Item Rec Picture Size Burst Motion Picture Rec Quality Setup Online Manual Clock Set World Time Airplane Mode Beep Language Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed but you can set them in other Recording Modes Wi Fi New Connection History Connection Favorite Connection Wi Fi ...

Page 29: ...s settings in the Rec menu 1 Press MODE A Shutter button 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select Normal Picture and then press MENU SET 3 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture B ISO sensitivity C Aperture value D Shutter speed Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red when correct exposure is not achie...

Page 30: ...s range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing the shutter button halfway The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position e g Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode Focus When the subject is focused When the subject is not focused Focus indication A On Blinks AF area B White Green White Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times 1 60 1 60 1 60 F3 1 F3 1 F...

Page 31: ...ile moving the camera as you compose the picture You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in Fast moving subjects extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects When it is dark or when jitter occurs When the camera is too...

Page 32: ...ord motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode Release the motion picture button right after you press it The recording state indicator red C will flash while recording motion pictures For the setting of Rec Quality refer to P80 2 Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button 3s 3s 3s R1m07s R1m07s R1m07s B A C ...

Page 33: ... when you start or finish recording a motion picture If you operate the zoom etc while recording motion pictures the sound of the operation may be recorded The zoom speed will be slower than usual when recording motion pictures Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for the image to come into focus Since the camera adjusts the focus and lens aperture automatically while r...

Page 34: ...Operations during Motion Picture Playback The fast forward rewind speed increases if you press 1 2 again You can adjust the volume with the zoom lever 2 Press 2 1 to select pictures A File number B Picture number If you press and hold 2 1 you can play back the pictures in succession Speed of picture Forwarding Rewinding changes depending on the playback status 3 Play Pause MENU SET Stop 2 Fast rew...

Page 35: ...back Mode While the lens barrel is retracting you may not be able to operate the camera The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG Be careful not to block the speaker of the camera during playback Rotate the zoom lever towards L W 1 screen 12 screens 30 screens Calendar screen display A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures ...

Page 36: ...eted it may take some time to delete them To delete a single picture To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures 1 Press 2 Press 3 4 to select Delete Multi or Delete All and then press MENU SET Delete All Confirmation screen is displayed Pictures are deleted by selecting Yes 3 When Delete Multi is selected Press 3 4 2 1 to select the picture and then press MENU SET Repeat this step ap...

Page 37: ...n press MENU SET Menu Description of settings Rec P69 Recording Mode only The menu lets you set the Coloring Sensitivity or Number of pixels etc of pictures you are recording Motion Picture P80 Recording Mode only This menu lets you set the setting for motion pictures such as recording quality Playback P87 Playback Mode only This menu lets you make changes to the pictures taken For example you can...

Page 38: ...ications 3 Press 3 4 to select the menu item and then press MENU SET A Menu screen page It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever 4 Press 3 4 to select the setting and then press MENU SET Depending on the menu item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way Cancel Select Set AF Mode AUTO AWB 1 3 Rec White Bala...

Page 39: ...ily found The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in Using the Quick Menu 1 Press Q MENU when recording 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press MENU SET to close the menu ...

Page 40: ...e from the home area Online Manual URL display USB connection QR Code display U Clock Set Setting Date Time World Time Set the time in your home area and travel destination You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take After selecting Destination or Home press 2 1 to select an area and press MENU SET to set Set Home first thing after purchasing...

Page 41: ...e or to a hospital etc set Airplane Mode to ON and turn off the camera because electromagnetic waves etc emitted by the camera may interfere with gauges r Beep This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound t Low u High s OFF Monitor Display Brightness color or red or blue tint of the monitor is adjusted Brightness Adjust the brightness Contrast Saturation Adjust the contrast or clarity of colo...

Page 42: ...ture size setting The setting is fixed to OFF in the following case Intelligent Auto Mode Monitor Luminance These menu settings make it easier to see the monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head Auto Power Monitor The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera Power Monitor The monitor becomes brighter a...

Page 43: ... Monitor Luminance settings take priority even if Monitor Power Save has been set 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 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 O...

Page 44: ...ing misused Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the camera in to be repaired o Auto Review Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture 1 SEC 2 SEC HOLD The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed OFF Exposure Comp Reset When you turn off the camera or switch the Recording Mode the exposure value...

Page 45: ... built in memory than the card If the card cannot be formatted please try another card before contacting Panasonic If you set a different language by mistake select from the menu icons to set the desired language TV Connection Set to match the color television system in each country or the type of TV Video Out NTSC Video output is set to NTSC system PAL Video output is set to PAL system TV Aspect ...

Page 46: ...ber of recordable pictures 2 Available recording time In Playback Mode Recording guideline This is used as a reference of composition such as balance while taking a picture Normal display Normal display No display Recording guideline Normal display Display with recording information No display 5 1 R1m10s 2 100 0001 1 5 Retouch 10 00 DEC 1 2014 100 0001 1 5 Retouch F3 1 ISO 100 1 60 AWB ...

Page 47: ...ens barrel will extend or retract depending on the zoom position Take care not to obstruct the movement of the lens barrel when using the Zoom function For details about using the zoom while recording motion pictures refer to P33 Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality Maximum magnification 12k To make subjects appear further away use Wide Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjec...

Page 48: ...e deterioration of the image quality This will work automatically in Intelligent Auto Mode This function is not available in the following cases Impressive Art Toy Effect Creative Control Mode HDR High Sens Scene Mode When Burst in the Rec menu is set to When recording motion pictures This function works when Digital Zoom P75 in the Rec menu is set to ON Although the image quality deteriorates eve...

Page 49: ...rding Taking Pictures Using the Built in Flash Applicable modes Set the flash to match the recording 1 Press 1 Flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects Switching to the appropriate flash setting ...

Page 50: ... 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...

Page 51: ...bject and brightness When is set Red Eye Removal is enabled Shutter speed will be slower during or 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 r...

Page 52: ... blinks red and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully If recording a subject without sufficient flash the White Balance may not be properly adjusted The effects of the flash may not be adequately achieved under the following conditions When the shutter speed is too fast It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures Take a picture after the ac...

Page 53: ...ilable in the following case When recording motion pictures Settings Description of settings 10sec Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed 2sec Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed When using a tripod etc this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button OFF j 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to...

Page 54: ...he aperture value or the shutter speed When Exposure Comp Reset in the Setup menu is set to OFF the current exposure value will be maintained even if you turn off the camera This function is not available in the following case Starry Sky Scene Mode Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive Compensate the exposure towards negative 2 Press 2 1 to compensate t...

Page 55: ...ET 3 Press 3 4 to select image effects and then press MENU SET The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A A brief description of selected image effect appears when you press 2 To change the Creative Control Mode press MENU SET select Creative Control using 3 4 2 1 and then press MENU SET The displayed image on the recording screen and the preview of the s...

Page 56: ...s the color to make a pop art picture This effect gives a faded image This effect adds a bright soft and nostalgic feel to the overall image This effect adds a bright airy and soft feel to the overall image Expressive Retro Old Days High Key If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode the effect may not be apparent in places with insufficient brightness ...

Page 57: ...effect creates a sepia image This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look Low Key Sepia Dynamic Monochrome Impressive Art If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode seams between pictures may become noticeable ...

Page 58: ... reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera High Dynamic Cross Process Items that can be set Color Green tone Blue tone Yellow tone Red tone Press 2 1 to select the color to enhance and press MENU SET Toy Effect Items that can be set Color Orange emphasized Blue emphasized Press 2 1 to select the color tone and press MENU SET ...

Page 59: ...ded If you record for 10 minutes the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long The displayed available recording time is approximately 10 times When switching to Recording Mode please check the available recording time Even if motion picture recording is terminated in a short time the recording may actually continue for a certain period of time Keep the camera still un...

Page 60: ... usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping One Point Color Set the color to leave in 1 Fit the color you want to leave in the frame at the center of the screen and then press MENU SET If you press 2 you will return to step 1 2 Check the color you have set and then press MENU SET The set color is memorized even if the camera is turned off Depending on the subject the set color may no...

Page 61: ...can add the same image effect as the Creative Control Mode with the same operation as the Creative Control Mode except for Toy Effect and Miniature Effect P56 60 During panorama picture recording the following image effect of the Creative Control Mode is not visible on the screen Star Filter If you are not going to add an image effect select No Effect 5 After confirming the recording direction pre...

Page 62: ...Trace a half circle with the camera taking about 4 seconds Move the camera at a constant speed Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the camera is moved too fast or slow A Recording direction and panning Guide B Move the camera in the recording direction without shaking it If the camera shakes too much pictures may not be able to be recorded or the recorded panorama picture may becom...

Page 63: ... direction and the number of combined pictures The maximum number of pixels is shown below A panorama picture may not be able to be created or the pictures may not be combined properly when recording the following subjects or under the recording conditions below Subjects with a single uniform color or repetitive pattern such as the sky or a beach Moving subjects person pet car waves flowers blowin...

Page 64: ...ress 3 4 2 1 to select Scene Mode and then press MENU SET 3 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the Scene Mode and then press MENU SET To change the Scene Mode press MENU SET select Scene Mode using 3 4 2 1 and then press MENU SET The following cannot be set in Scene Mode as the camera adjusts automatically Sensitivity i Zoom Cancel Select Set 2 1 Scene Mode Baby1 Suitable for taking pictures of your ...

Page 65: ...ortrait It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up Technique for Soft Skin Mode To make this mode more effective 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective If a part of the background etc is a color similar to skin color this part is also smoothed This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient bri...

Page 66: ...mbine several pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich gradation You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when for example the contrast between the background and the subject is large Picture Size Select the picture size of 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 2M 16 9 or 2 5M 1 1 What Is HDR HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for ...

Page 67: ...o finish To cancel Age Select the OFF setting in step 2 If Age is set to OFF even when the birthday has been set the age will not be displayed Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat You can set your pet s birthday For information about Age refer to Baby1 Baby2 on P67 Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view This allows you to take vivid pictur...

Page 68: ... time as the set shutter speed for signal processing The shutter opens for 15 30 or 60 seconds Be sure to use a tripod We also recommend taking pictures with the Self timer Objects in the distance are prioritized for focus This mode is ideal for taking pictures of scenery and other landscapes through clear glass such as in vehicles or buildings The camera may focus on the glass if it is dirty or h...

Page 69: ...ended Optical Zoom cannot be used and the picture size for is not displayed For details regarding modes in which Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used refer to P48 Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions Picture Size Settings Picture Size 4608k3456 3264k2448 2048k1536 640k480 4608k3072 3264k2176 2048k1360 4608k2592 1920k1080 3456k3456 1536k1536 X Aspect rati...

Page 70: ...conditions When recording motion pictures When Burst is set to Sensitivity Settings Description of settings AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness Maximum 1600 The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness Maximum 1600 100 200 400 800 1600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings 100 1600 Recording locati...

Page 71: ... AWB or Ó The White Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to AWB when the Scene Mode is changed The setting is fixed to AWB in the following cases Scenery Night Portrait Night Scenery Food Sunset Starry Sky Scene Mode White Balance Settings Description of settings AWB Auto White Balance Automatic adjustment V Daylight When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky Ð Cloudy When taking pictures...

Page 72: ... Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky Rain 4 Shade 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight KlKelvin Color Temperature Set the White Balance value Use to match the condition when taking photographs 1 Select Ó and then press MENU SET 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then pr...

Page 73: ... Control Mode Panorama Shot Mode Night Scenery Food Scene Mode AF Mode Settings Description of settings š Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person s face max 12 areas The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in 9 Area Up to 9 points for each AF area can be focused This is effective when the subject is not in the cent...

Page 74: ...lowing cases the face detection function may fail to work making it impossible to detect faces AF Mode is switched to Ø while motion pictures are taken When the face is not facing the camera When the face is at an angle When the face is extremely bright or dark When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses etc When the face appears small on the screen When there is little contrast on the f...

Page 75: ...ttings ON OFF Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions Applicable modes Zoom magnification can be increased while minimizing deterioration of the image quality Settings ON OFF Refer to P48 for details Applicable modes This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom or i Zoom Settings ON OFF Refer to P48 for details i Exposure i Zoom Digita...

Page 76: ... of card and the Picture Size Hi Speed Burst Burst speed approx 3 pictures second Approx 200 pictures This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode The picture size is fixed to 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 2M 16 9 or 2 5M 1 1 The Burst speed changes according to the recording conditions The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the picture taking conditions and the type and or status of the card ...

Page 77: ...us Star Filter Creative Control Mode HDR Starry Sky Scene Mode When the Self Timer is used the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3 The flash setting is fixed to ΠApplicable modes AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions Larger AF area is displayed depe...

Page 78: ...cts it so you can record images with reduced jitter Settings ON OFF The setting is fixed to ON in the following cases When recording motion pictures The setting is fixed to OFF in the following case Starry Sky Scene Mode The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button When there is a lot of jitter When the zoom magni...

Page 79: ...date If the time has not been set you cannot stamp with the date information The setting is fixed to OFF in the following cases When recording motion pictures When using Burst Date Stamp cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode Setting of other Recording Mode will be reflected You can also set printing with the recording date P132 by recording with Date Stamp set to OFF Date Stamp Settings Descr...

Page 80: ...en recording to the built in memory Rec Quality is fixed to QVGA Applicable modes It will continually keep on focusing on a subject for which the focus was once set Settings ON OFF Set this function to OFF if you wish to fix the focus on the position where you started the motion picture recording The setting is fixed to OFF in the following case Starry Sky Scene Mode Rec Quality Settings Picture s...

Page 81: ...playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods 1 Press 2 Press MODE 3 Press 3 4 2 1 to select item and then press MENU SET Following items can be selected Normal Play P34 Slide Show P82 Category Selection P84 Calendar P85 ...

Page 82: ...ions during slide show The cursors displayed during playback correspond to 3 2 1 and MENU SET Slide Show 1 Select the group to play back by pressing 3 4 and then press MENU SET During Category Selection press 3 4 2 1 to select a category and then press MENU SET Refer to P84 for category details 3 Play Pause MENU SET Stop 2 Back to previous picture while pausing 1 Ahead to next picture while pausin...

Page 83: ...r Repeat can be set Duration can be set only when OFF has been selected as the Effect setting When playing back a panorama picture the Duration setting is disabled Motion pictures cannot be played back as a slide show When motion picture is selected in Category Selection the first frames of the motion pictures are displayed as still pictures in a slide show Settings Description of settings Duratio...

Page 84: ...o set You can play back only the category in which an image has been found About the categories to be sorted If you run a Calendar Search Category Selection will be canceled Category Selection Category Recording information e g Scene Modes Portrait i Portrait Soft Skin Night Portrait i Night Portrait Baby1 Baby2 Panorama Shot Mode Scenery i Scenery Sunset i Sunset Glass Through Night Portrait i Ni...

Page 85: ...the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Playback Calendar 1 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the date you want to search 2 Press MENU SET to display a list of pictures Pictures are displayed with Multi Playback 30 screens The cursor appears on the picture at the beginning of the selected date 3 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a picture and then press MENU SET To continue the search return to the previous s...

Page 86: ... Point Color move the frame at the center of the screen to the desired color with 3 4 2 1 and then press MENU SET If you select No Effect an image with no effect is displayed To proceed the retouch operation select another image effect If you are not going to add any effect exit the menu Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected When selecting Creative Retouch from the P...

Page 87: ...e tablet can be sent to the camera and written in images Pictures in the built in memory cannot store location information If you want to record location information on them copy the pictures in the built in memory to a memory card then perform Location Logging Preparation Sending location information to the camera from the smartphone tablet P102 1 Press 2 1 to select pictures 2 Select Location Lo...

Page 88: ...T Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Location information can be written only to images taken on this camera Location information is not written onto the images that are recorded after Send location data P102 When there is insufficient free space on the card location information might not be able to be written You can add the effect of Creative Retouch to recorded...

Page 89: ... Pictures taken in Panorama Shot Mode Pictures with date stamped Resize 3 Select the picture and size SINGLE setting 1 Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press MENU SET 2 Press 2 1 to select the size and then press MENU SET MULTI setting 1 Press 3 4 to select the size and then press MENU SET 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the picture and then press MENU SET repeat this step If you press MENU SET ...

Page 90: ... parts to be cropped 4 Press MENU SET Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed The picture quality of the cropped picture will deteriorate Small size pictures may not be cropped This function is not available in the following cases Motion pictures Pictures taken in Panorama Shot Mode Pictures with date stamped Cropping Zoom lever W Red...

Page 91: ...back menu 2 Press 3 4 to select CANCEL and then press MENU SET Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Even if you protect pictures in the built in memory or a card they will be deleted if the built in memory or the card is formatted Protect 3 Select the picture and then press MENU SET The settings are canceled when MENU SET is presse...

Page 92: ...urn the camera off at any point during the copying process If a picture exists with the same name folder number file number as the picture to be copied in the copy destination when is selected that picture is not copied It may take time to copy the picture data Protect settings will not be copied Set them again after copying has finished Copy IN SD All the picture data in the built in memory are c...

Page 93: ...y or interference such as near microwave ovens These may cause the interruption of the radio waves Using the camera near devices such as microwave ovens or cordless telephones that use the 2 4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in both devices Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized to use When the camera utilizes its Wi Fi function wireless networks will...

Page 94: ...instant while connected to the service however this will not affect the image being sent Lit blue The Wi Fi connection is on standby Blinking blue Sending receiving data through the Wi Fi connection New Connection P97 History Connection P119 Favorite Connection P119 Wi Fi Setup P123 Terminate the Connection Terminates the Wi Fi connection Change the Destination Terminates the Wi Fi connection and ...

Page 95: ...ictures pictures with missing sections may be sent What you can do with the Wi Fi function Controlling with a Smartphone Tablet Recording images remotely with a smartphone P101 Playing back pictures in the camera P101 Saving images stored in the camera P102 Sending acquired location information to the camera P102 When sending images to PC Sending an image each time a recording is made P108 Sending...

Page 96: ...he service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone tablet being used For information on the Image App refer to the support site below 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 Installing the smartphone tablet a...

Page 97: ... press and hold Wi Fi when the camera is turned off you can turn it on The same screen can be displayed by selecting the following menu items Connecting to a smartphone tablet Preparations Install the Image App in advance P96 1 Press Wi Fi 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select New Connection and then press MENU SET 3 Press 3 4 to select Remote Shooting View and then press MENU SET Cancel Select Set New Connec...

Page 98: ... OK 3 Using Image App scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera 4 Install the profile of IMAGE APP A message will be displayed on the browser If the smartphone is locked with a passcode enter the passcode to unlock the smartphone 5 Press the home button to close the browser 6 Turn on the Wi Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone tablet 7 Select the SSID displayed on the scr...

Page 99: ...creen of the camera When using an SSID and password to set up a connection 1 Start Image App P96 2 Select Wi Fi 3 Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera 4 Enter the password displayed on the screen of the camera Only when connecting for the first time If you mark the box that enables the smartphone to display the password you can see the password as you enter it Wi Fi 0123456789ABC ...

Page 100: ...connection with a wireless LAN device and make security related settings To check whether your smartphone tablet supports the function refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone tablet Terminating the connection After use terminate the connection to the smartphone tablet Once turning off the connection you can perform normal recording and playback 1 Press 2 On the smartphone tablet clos...

Page 101: ...osition 3 Release the shutter The recorded images are saved in the camera Motion pictures cannot be recorded Some settings are not available If you use the zoom the lens barrel will be extended This may cause the camera to tilt We recommend fixing the camera on a tripod or other support Playing back pictures in the camera 1 Select Images in the camera are displayed on the smartphone 2 Touch an ima...

Page 102: ...ablet after Time sync perform Time sync again On the smartphone tablet you can set the acquisition interval of location information and check the transfer status of location information Refer to Help in the Image App menu for details When using Image App for iOS If you press the Home or On Off button of a smartphone tablet while Rec loc Info is working location information recording is stopped The...

Page 103: ...o P121 Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu Sending images to a smartphone tablet by controlling the camera JPEG Motion JPEG Sending an image each time a recording is made Send Images While Recording Sending selected images Send Images Stored in the Camera Preparations Install the Image App in advance P96 Sending an image each time a recording is made Send Images While Record...

Page 104: ... Via Network On the camera 1 Connect the camera to a wireless access point P115 On your smartphone tablet 2 Turn on the Wi Fi function 3 Connect the smartphone tablet to the wireless access point to which the camera is connected 4 Start Image App P96 When connecting with WPS Connection in Direct On the camera 1 Connect the camera to the smartphone tablet P118 On your smartphone tablet 2 Start Imag...

Page 105: ... point P115 On your smartphone tablet 2 Turn on the Wi Fi function 3 Connect the smartphone tablet to the wireless access point to which the camera is connected 4 Start Image App P96 When connecting with WPS Connection in Direct On the camera 1 Connect the camera to the smartphone tablet P118 On your smartphone tablet 2 Start Image App P96 WPS is a function that allows you to easily set up a conne...

Page 106: ...the picture 2 Press MENU SET MULTI setting 1 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the picture and then press MENU SET repeat this step If you press MENU SET again the setting is canceled 2 Press 2 to select OK and then press MENU SET The number of pictures that can be sent by MULTI is limited Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 ...

Page 107: ... a PC You can also set this unit so that images on it are transferred automatically while it is being charged Smart Transfer P110 JPEG Motion JPEG Sending an image each time a recording is made Send Images While Recording Sending selected images Send Images Stored in the Camera Preparations On the camera If the workgroup of the destination PC has been changed from the standard setting you also nee...

Page 108: ...n the OS 1 Press Wi Fi 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select New Connection and then press MENU SET 3 Press 3 4 to select Send Images While Recording and then press MENU SET 4 Press 3 4 to select PC and then press MENU SET 5 Press 3 4 to select Via Network or Direct and then press MENU SET For details on the connection methods refer to P114 6 Press 3 4 to select the PC you want to connect to and then press ME...

Page 109: ... Fi P94 Folders sorted by the sent date are created in the specified folder and pictures are saved in those folders If the screen for a user account and password entry appears enter the one you set on your PC To send an image to another user account turn off and on the camera When the computer name NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers contains a space blank character etc it may not be recognized c...

Page 110: ...images Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by the use of Smart Transfer When you bring the camera on an airplane or to a hospital etc set Airplane Mode to ON and turn off the camera because electromagnetic waves etc emitted by the camera may interfere with gauges P41 When a charging error occurs Smart Transfer may not be performed P140 Smart transfer is not available for ima...

Page 111: ...reless access point and set Refer to P115 for details 4 Set the transfer destination For details about the preparations before the transfer refer to When sending images to PC on P107 5 Press 3 4 to select Auto Transfer and press MENU SET 6 Press 3 4 to select ON and press MENU SET Only the images you recorded when Auto Transfer is set to ON is transferred Configuring Smart Transfer 1 Press 3 4 to ...

Page 112: ...il If there are images that are not transferred when Auto Transfer is set to OFF the message that confirms whether to transfer these images is displayed Select a desired option You can transfer images immediately Preparation Configure Smart Transfer in advance P111 1 Connect the AC adaptor supplied and this camera with the USB connection cable supplied and insert the AC adaptor supplied into the p...

Page 113: ...ls of transferred images 1 Select Wi Fi Setup in the Wi Fi menu and press MENU SET P37 2 Press 3 4 to select Smart Transfer and press MENU SET 3 Press 3 4 to select Display Log and press MENU SET Dates and content of transferred images are displayed Exit the menu when you are done viewing Set Destination Item Description of settings Destination Changes the wireless access point to be connected Sel...

Page 114: ...or for when connecting temporarily to a device you do not usually use When connecting with the same settings as the previous ones you can use the Wi Fi function quickly by connecting via History Connection or Favorite Connection A Wireless access point Via Network Connects via a wireless access point P115 Direct Your device connects directly to this unit P118 Cancel Select Set Select connection me...

Page 115: ...WPS button until it switches to WPS Mode Refer to the wireless access point instruction manual for details e g WPS PIN code Save PIN code type wireless access point that is compatible with Wi Fi Protected Setup with a WPS mark 1 Press 3 4 to select the wireless access point you are connecting to and press MENU SET 2 Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera screen into the wireless access point 3...

Page 116: ...r details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text section on P117 3 Press 3 4 to select the network authentication type and press MENU SET For information on network authentication see the manual of the wireless access point 4 Press 3 4 to select the encryption type and press MENU SET The type of settings that can be changed may vary depending on the details of network authentication set...

Page 117: ...aracter again rotate the zoom lever towards Z T to move the cursor The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and pressing MENU SET A maximum of 30 characters can be entered 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to move the cursor to Set and then press MENU SET to end text input Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen Enter a blank Delete Delete a chara...

Page 118: ... connection by pressing the 2 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 destination device such as a smartphone or tablet into the camera Manual Connection Enter the SSID and password into the device The SSID and password are displayed on the connection waiting screen of this unit If the destination is Smartphone you can...

Page 119: ...item you want to register to favorites with 3 4 and then press 1 4 Enter a registration name The registration name field will be blank before you enter characters For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text section on P117 A maximum of 30 characters can be entered Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones History Connection Favorite Connection History Connect...

Page 120: ...pt fails reconnect by using New Connection Editing the items registered to favorites Item Description of settings Remove from Favorite Change the Order in Favorite Select the destination with 3 4 and then press MENU SET Change the Registered Name For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text section on P117 A maximum of 30 characters can be entered Save frequently used Wi Fi connec...

Page 121: ... by Send Images While Recording is not available Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device For information on the playback of images check the operating instructions of the destination device About settings for sending images Destination JPEG Motion JPEG Smartphone PC Cancel Select Set Select a function Remote Shooting View Send Images While Recording Send Images Stored in...

Page 122: ...menu while sending Motion pictures cannot be sent Images can be selected and sent after recording Some images taken with a different camera may not be able to be sent Images that have been modified or edited with a computer may not be able to be sent If you press 2 after completing a connection you can change the size of the images to be sent The size in which motion pictures will be sent cannot b...

Page 123: ...not need to change the workgroup Smart Transfer PC Connection You can set the workgroup To send images to a PC a connection to the same workgroup as the destination PC is required The default setting is WORKGROUP Change Workgroup Name Enter the workgroup of the connecting PC Exit the menu after it is set Restore to Default Restores the default state Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed ...

Page 124: ...mple 192 168 0 87 1 Approved Regulations is only available on the version DMC SZ8P 2 Regulations is only available on the version DMC SZ8PC Wi Fi Password To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi Fi function by a third party and to protect saved personal information it is recommended that you protect the Wi Fi function with a password Setting a password will automatically display the passwo...

Page 125: ...re is displayed with the top or bottom cut off When pictures are displayed they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV If you perform Multi Playback or Playback Zoom on a TV screen with an aspect ratio of 16 9 images may appear distorted when you play them back You can view pictures on TVs in other countries regions which use the NTSC or PAL system when you set Video Out in the ...

Page 126: ...el pictures may not be displayed on the full screen The file format of the motion pictures that can be played back differs depending on the TV model In some cases panorama pictures cannot be played back Also auto scroll playback of panorama pictures may not work For cards compatible with playback refer to the operating instructions of the TV ...

Page 127: ...nd editing on a PC Software for image playback or editing is not supplied with this product To play back or edit still pictures or to play back motion pictures use the following software Software for still pictures Software for motion pictures Software supporting Motion JPEG format is required The software information above is current as of January 2014 The software specifications are subject to c...

Page 128: ...elect PC and then press MENU SET 3 Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC When the image transfer is complete disconnect the USB connection cable safely If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating the alarm beeps Disconnect the USB connection cable safely Otherwise data may be destroyed Before inserting or removing a card turn the camer...

Page 129: ...aker of camera When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder Connection in the PTP Mode Select PictBridge PTP when connecting USB connection cable Data can now be read only from the card in the PC When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card the pictures may not be imported in the PTP Mode Motion picture cannot be played back in PTP Mode Built in Memory Card DCIM Images 1 Folder...

Page 130: ...ug them straight out Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape which may cause malfunction Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable DMW USBC1 optional 2 Press 3 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU SET If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected the alarm beeps If this...

Page 131: ...ss MENU SET Refer to P132 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Multi Select Multiple pictures are printed at one time Press 3 4 2 1 to select the pictures and then press MENU SET When MENU SET is pressed again the setting is canceled After the pictures have been selected...

Page 132: ...ng instructions of the printer If the printer does not support date printing the date cannot be printed on the picture Depending on the printer the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case When printing images with Date Stamp please remember to set Print with Date to OFF or the date will print on top When asking the photo shop to print the pictures By sta...

Page 133: ...yed Paper Size Settings on the printer are prioritized L 3 5qk5q 89 mmk127 mm 2L 5qk7q 127 mmk178 mm POSTCARD 100 mmk148 mm 16 9 101 6 mmk180 6 mm A4 210 mmk297 mm A3 297 mmk420 mm 10k15cm 100 mmk150 mm 4qk6q 101 6 mmk152 4 mm 8qk10q 203 2 mmk254 mm LETTER 216 mmk279 4 mm CARD SIZE 54 mmk85 6 mm ...

Page 134: ... on 1 sheet of paper set Page Layout to ä and then set Num of prints to 1 for each of the 4 pictures The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the indication lights orange during printing After finishing printing make sure there are no problems with the printer If the number of prints is high the pictures may be printed several times In this case the remaining number of prints...

Page 135: ...e P29 14 ISO sensitivity P70 15 AF assist lamp P77 16 Exposure compensation P54 17 Age P67 Current date and time World Time P40 Zoom P47 18 Elapsed recording time P32 19 Monitor Luminance P42 Monitor power save P43 20 Date Stamp P79 21 Recording state P32 22 Built in memory P18 Card P18 displayed only during recording 23 Number of recordable pictures P20 Available recording time P20 32 h hour m mi...

Page 136: ...3 7 Picture number Total pictures Elapsed playback time P34 8 Location Information display P87 102 9 Creative Retouch P86 Motion picture playback P34 Play panorama P63 10 Recorded date and time World Time P40 Recording information P46 Age P67 11 Power Monitor P42 Monitor power save P43 12 Folder File number P129 13 Motion picture recording time P34 14 Recording Quality P80 15 Built in memory P18 C...

Page 137: ...ures cannot be copied Copy could not be completed 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 Pictures not based on the DCF standard Built In Memory Error Format built in memory This message will be displayed when you format the built in memory on a PC Forma...

Page 138: ... card Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or higher when recording motion pictures In the event that it stops even after using a Class 6 card or higher the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format P45 Depending on the type of the card motion picture recording may stop in the middle A folder cannot be created A folder cannot be created becaus...

Page 139: ... 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 Connection failed Check following r...

Page 140: ...onnect it again If your PC is not capable of supplying sufficient power charging is not possible 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 P43 Insert the battery securely all the way in P11 If the problem is not resolved it may be improved by selecting Reset P44 on the Setup menu Battery ...

Page 141: ...76 of the Rec menu to OFF The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera P30 There is camera shake jitter or the subject is moving slightly P23 The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures P23 Wh...

Page 142: ... the middle If motion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least Class 6 or if you use a card that has been formatted on a PC or other equipment the data writing speed is lower In such cases we recommend that you make a backup of the data and then format P45 the card in this unit The recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture The brightness or the hue of the recorded p...

Page 143: ...act timing of this depends on the type of card and the Picture Size This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the camera and it is not a ma...

Page 144: ...s it cannot be played back by this unit Has Category Selection been set for playback Change to Normal Play P81 Is this a non standard picture a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another maker of digital cameras Did you remove the battery immediately after picture taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge Format the data to...

Page 145: ... other equipment In such cases these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording At such times the sound may break up This is not a malfunction With a Calendar Search pictures display dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the ...

Page 146: ... the direction of this unit Change the location and orientation of the wireless access point Perform the From List P116 It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on the setting of the wireless access point Check the settings of the wireless access point When the network SSID of the wireless access point is set not to broadcast the wireless access point may not be detected Enter th...

Page 147: ...s set to WORKGROUP If you changed the workgroup name the PC will not be recognized In Change Workgroup Name in PC Connection of the Wi Fi Setup menu change the workgroup name to that of the PC you are connecting to Refer to P123 for details The settings stored in the camera may be deleted depending on the type of repair Always make a copy of important settings Is the size of the image too large Re...

Page 148: ...2 Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red File format of the motion picture that can be sent differs depending on the destination P121 Motion pictures that are too large in size cannot be transmitted Transmission of the image fails midway Motion picture cannot be transmitted ...

Page 149: ...y connecting the USB connection cable to another USB terminal Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting but do not format If the Access displayed on the monitor does not disappear disconnect the USB connection cable after turning this unit off Pictures cannot be p...

Page 150: ...s AF Assist Lamp on the Rec menu set to ON P77 The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places The surface of the camera may become warm during use This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change However the picture is not affected The sound is c...

Page 151: ...emove the battery before turning off this unit the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory When this unit is turned on again and pictures are taken they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous pictures Formatting is not available in Intelligent Auto Mode Switch the Recording Mode to another one P24 When pictures are taken...

Page 152: ...y electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor supplied Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected Alway...

Page 153: ...picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases If there is liquid or sand on the lens wipe it with a soft dry cloth If the lens is dirty turn on the camera eject the lens barrel and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth Do not force open the lens barrier Do not press the lens with excessive force Do not leave the camera with the lens fac...

Page 154: ...s 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 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 law...

Page 155: ...ed 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 info...

Page 156: ...lica 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 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...

Page 157: ...countries App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc The Wi Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup WPA and WPA2 are marks or registered marks of the Wi Fi Alliance QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO W...

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