Panasonic DMC-SZ10 Basic Owners Manual CA

Basic Owner’s Manual

Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-SZ10

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual

for future use.

ENGLISH

If you have any questions, visit:

Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support

5770 Ambler Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.com



Panasonic Corporation 2015

Printed in China

Panasonic Canada Inc.

SQT0819-1

F0115HH1035

PC

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market

today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.

Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag

located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to

retain this manual

as your

convenient camera information source.

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital

Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this

Owner’s Manual.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

•

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for

purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose

of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

∫

Product identification marking

More detailed owner’s manual are available in “Owner’s Manual for

advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the

website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=

DMC-SZ10&dest=PC

•

Click the desired language.

¢

You will need Adobe Reader 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. (As of January 2015)

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you

have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information

on how to recycle this battery.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

•

Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

•

Use only the recommended accessories.

•

Do not remove covers.

•

Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily

accessible.

Product

Location

Digital Camera

Bottom

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

∫

About the AC adaptor (supplied)

∫

About the battery pack

•

Do not heat or expose to flame.

•

Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

To display regulations:

1

Select

[Wi-Fi Setup]

in the [Wi-Fi] menu.

2

Press

3

/

4

to select [Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET]

.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

(2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are

associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that

these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices

emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being

used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating issue),

exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known

adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any

biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might

occure, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.

DMC-SZ10 has been tested and found to comply with IC radiation exposure limits

set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the RSS-102 of the IC radio

frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

•

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.

But

•

In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power

supply only.

•

When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to

suit the AC outlet configuration.

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

•

Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

•

Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

•

Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

•

Do not touch the plug terminals (

i

and

j

) with metal objects.

•

Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off

thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse

eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

CAUTION

•

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

•

When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask

for the correct method of disposal.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60

x

C (140

o

F) or

incinerate.

•

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.

•

Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).

•

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCL7PP).

•

If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

•

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as

microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

•

If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be

disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

•

Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely

affecting the pictures and/or sound.

•

Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or large motors.

•

Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

•

If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,

turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. 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.

•

Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the

outlet.

•

Do not press the monitor with excessive force.

•

Do not press the lens with excessive force.

•

Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.

•

Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.

•

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.

•

Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may

cause it to malfunction.

•

Always use the supplied cords and cables.

•

Do not extend the cords or the cables.

•

During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this

unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied).

Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

•

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 card. We recommend storing

important data on a PC etc.

•

Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to

ensure proper operation.

•

The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

•

Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.

•

Do not remove or damage the external label on the battery.

•

The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too

low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.

•

The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

•

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug

or near the batteries.

•

Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended

temperature: 15

o

C to 25

o

C (59

o

F to 77

o

F), Recommended humidity:

40%RH to 60%RH]

•

Do not store the battery for a long time while fully 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.

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

Product numbers correct as of January 2015. These may be subject to change.

•

If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at

www.panasonic.ca/english/support

for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

•

Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.

Cautions for Use

Standard Accessories

Battery Pack

(DMW-BCL7PP)

AC Adaptor

(VSK0768)

USB Connection Cable

(K1HY08YY0037)

Hand Strap

(VFC4737-A)

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Optional Accessories

Battery Pack:

DMW-BCL7

USB Connection Cable:

DMW-USBC1

AV Cable:

DMW-AVC1

Names of Main Parts

1

Shutter button

2

Motion picture button

3

Zoom lever

4

Flash

5

Camera [ON/OFF] button

6

Lens

7

Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp

8

Lens barrel

9

Lens barrier

:

Microphone





















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Adjusting the monitor angle

•

Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.

•

When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force or drop the camera.

This may cause scratches and malfunctions.

•

If the monitor is rotated as shown in

the illustration, the Self Shot Mode

starts.

•

Check that the camera is turned off.

•

When charging is complete, the charging lamp will go off - then you may disconnect

the camera from the power outlet or computer.

;

Charging lamp

Wi-Fi

®

connection lamp

<

Monitor

=

[MODE] button

>

[MENU/SET] button

?

[

(

] (Playback) button

@

Speaker

A

Strap eyelet

B

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

C

[Wi-Fi] button

D

Cursor buttons

3

(

È

)/

4

(DISP.)/

2

(

ë

)/

1

(

‰

)

E

[Q.MENU] button

[

] (Delete) button

[

] (Cancel) button

F

Tripod mount

G

Card/Battery door

H

Release lever

1

Flip up the bottom of

the monitor lightly to

open.

2

Adjust the angle of

the monitor.

When closing

•

When not using this unit,

close the monitor

completely back to the

original position.

Preparations

SD Memory Card (optional)

•

The following cards, which conform to the SD standard, can be used with this unit.

(These cards are indicated as

card

in the text.)

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

Charging time

Approx. 170 min









MODE

Q.MENU





















To power outlet

Battery Pack

USB

Connection

Cable

AC Adaptor

Strap eyelet

•

To prevent dropping, be sure

to attach the supplied strap

and fit it to your wrist.

Charging lamp

Hand Strap

∫

List of Recording Modes

We recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the

camera and record casually.

∫

Scene Detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed

in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.

Tips for taking good pictures

Hold the camera gently with

both hands, keep your arms

still at your side and stand

with your feet slightly apart.

•

Be careful not to put your fingers

on the flash, AF assist lamp,

microphone, speaker or lens etc.

•

When using the zoom without

holding the camera, such as when

recording with the self-timer or

performing remote recording, the

lens barrel will be extended or

retracted. This may cause the

camera to tilt. We recommend

fixing the camera on a tripod or

other support.

A

Tripod mount

It may not be possible to attach

and securely fasten a tripod

with a screw length of 5.5 mm

(0.22 inch) or more to the

camera. Doing so may also

damage the camera.

It may not be possible to attach

certain types of tripods properly.

Selecting the Recording Mode

1

Press [MODE].

2

Press

3

/

4

/

2

/

1

to select the Recording

Mode.

3

Press [MENU/SET].

¦

Intelligent Auto Mode

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

!

Normal Picture Mode

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Creative Control Mode

Record while checking the image effect.

This mode allows you to select any of the 15 image effects including [Old Days],

[High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].

Panorama Shot Mode

This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.

This mode allows you to select any of the 13 image effects including [Old Days],

[High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].

Û

Scene Mode

This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

This mode allows you to select any of the 15 scenes including [Portrait], [Scenery],

and [Starry Sky].

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

[MODE] button

Cursor buttons

•

Press

3

/

4

/

2

/

1

to select [Intelligent Auto],

and then press [MENU/SET].

Shutter button

•

Press the shutter button halfway to focus, and

then press the shutter button fully (push it in

further), and take the picture.

¦

>

[i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery]

[i-Macro]

[i-Night Portrait]

¢

[i-Night Scenery]

[i-Sunset]

¢

Only displayed when the flash is set to [

].



Flash

Microphone

Lens

Speaker

AF Assist Lamp

ISO

ISO

ISO

1/60

1/60

1/60

F3.1

F3.1

F3.1

Functions and settings can be changed using

3

/

4

/

2

/

1

and

[MENU/SET]. (Some functions and settings will not be available

for selection depending on the Recording Mode.)

∫

[Picture Size]

A picture taken with the camera is saved as picture data of up to approximately 16 million pixels.

The smaller the number of pixels is, the greater the number of recordable pictures will be.

∫

[Sensitivity]

This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables

pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

∫

[AF Mode]

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.

∫

[Date Stamp]

You can take a picture with date and time of recording.

Using the Zoom

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.

Optical Zoom

Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.

Maximum magnification: 12

k

Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)

This function works when any of the picture sizes indicated with

is selected.

You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image

quality.

Maximum magnification: 27

k

(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on

[Picture Size] setting.)

Intelligent Zoom

Enabled when [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].

You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the

deterioration of the image quality.

Digital Zoom

This function works when [Digital Zoom] 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.

Changing Functions and Settings

3

(

È

)

The exposure compensation setting screen is displayed.

4

(DISP.)

Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.

Recordable

pictures

Recordable time

No display

Guideline

•

The guideline is used for balancing the composition. (This is not displayed during

playback)

2

(

ë

)

The Self-Timer setting screen is displayed.

[

]([10sec.])/[

]([2sec.])/[OFF]

1

(

‰

)

The flash setting screen is displayed.

[

‡

]([Auto])/[

]([iAuto])/[

]([Auto/Red-Eye])/[

‰

]([Forced Flash On])/

[

]([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])/[

Œ

]([Forced Flash Off])

The menu screen is displayed.

This operation is also available during playback.

Menus convenient for taking pictures

Save location

16 M (4:3)

3 M (4:3)

0.3 M (4:3)

Built-in Memory (Approx. 80 MB)

8

80

350

Card (

8 GB)

830

7900

34200

[100]

[1600]

Recording location

(recommended)

When it is light (outdoors)

When it is dark

Shutter speed

Slow

Fast

Noise

Less

Increased

Jitter of the subject

Increased

Less

Settings

Description of settings

[

š

]

([Face

Detection])

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max.

12 areas)

[

]

([9-Area])

Up to 9 points for each AF area can be focused.

[

Ø

]

([1-Area])

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of

the screen.

Settings

Description of settings

[W/O TIME]

Stamp the year, month, and day.

[WITH TIME]

Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.

[OFF]

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