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    Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-SZ10 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) SQW0145-1 F0215HH1035
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    Contents Before Use Care of the camera ...6 Standard Accessories 7 Names and Functions of Main Parts 8 Preparation Charging the Battery 11 • Inserting the Battery 12 • Charging ...13 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures 16 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional 18
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    • Digital Zoom...54 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash 55 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 55 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 59 Compensating the Exposure 60 Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode 61 • [Expressive] ...62 • [Retro] ...62 • [Old
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    /tablet 103 • Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording 107 • Playing back pictures in the camera 107 • Saving images stored in the camera 108 • Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet 109 • Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the
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    135 • Selecting a single picture and printing it 136 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 136 • Print Settings ...137 Others Screen Display...140 Message Display ...142 Troubleshooting ...145 Cautions for Use...156 - 5 -
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    damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: - Drop or hit the camera. - Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag, etc. - Attach any items such as accessories to the strap
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    accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country 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
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    buttons A: 3/[È] (Exposure compensation) (P60) B: 4/[DISP.] (P52) C: 2/[ë] (Self-timer) (P59) D: 1/[‰] (Flash setting) (P55) 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 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 the 4 (down
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    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. 23 Card/Battery door (P12, 18) 24 Release lever (P12, 18) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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    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. • When not using this unit, close the monitor completely back to the original position. ∫ Recording from a variety of
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    that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. ∫ About the power supply If you use the AC adaptor (supplied) when the battery is in this unit, you can supply power from a power outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied). • The battery may be running out during recording. The camera will turn off
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    release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Being careful about the battery orientation, securely insert it all the way in, and then check that
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    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
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    has completed. (When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or computer.) Blinking red: battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery
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    the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: camera only. Do not use them with other devices. • Remove the battery after use. (The battery battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.) • If a problem
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    Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].) • Recording once
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    , 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
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    off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. 2 Push it securely 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"
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    cards on the left has been confirmed with Panasonic's cards. ¢2 SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is
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    • 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 card or the data on the card may be damaged, and
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    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing 4. (P52) • The number of
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    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/
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    in steps 5 and 6. • The clock setting is maintained for about 7 days using the built-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
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    strap attached. The strap may break. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Be careful not to put your 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
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    Cancel Select Set ∫ List of Recording Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P26) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal Picture Mode (P30) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Creative Control Mode (P61) Record while checking the image
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    and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for 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
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    Basic 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication A (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area B is displayed around the subject'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
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    Night Portrait]¢ [i-Sunset] • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. • When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) • Due to conditions such as the ones below
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    settings Following menus can be set. Menu Item [Rec] [Picture Size]¢/[Burst Shooting]¢/[Self Shot] [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
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    Basic Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing
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    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press A the shutter button halfway. 100 F3.1 1/60 B 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 • The AF
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    , and press the shutter button half way to fix the focus and exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button half way while 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
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    Basic Recording Motion Pictures Applicable modes: This unit can record motion pictures in QuickTime Motion JPEG format. 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time A C • You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode. •
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    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 recording a motion picture, it may record the operation sound. • Motion pictures cannot be recorded
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    Basic Playing Back 1 Press [(]. 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. A B 100-0001 1/5 ∫ Playing Back Motion
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    Exif "Exchangeable Image File Format". Files that do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back. • Images recorded or edited with the camera may not be played back correctly on other devices and applied effects may not appear on the devices. Also, images recorded on other devices may
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    ] is selected) Press 2 to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. • Do not turn the camera off while deleting. • Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them. - 37 -
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    crop them. This menu lets you perform the clock settings, beep tone settings and other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. This menu lets you make the settings necessary to connect to Wi-Fi or use the Wi-Fi function. - 38 -
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    the shutter button halfway. Q.MENU • There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being used on the camera due to the specifications. - 39 -
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    the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. 1 Press [Q.MENU] when recording. Q.MENU 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu
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    on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P38. • [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, only [Online Manual], [Clock Set], [World Time], [Airplane Mode], [Beep], [Language] can be set. [Online
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    . [ON]: Wi-Fi functions cannot be used. [OFF] • 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. r [Beep] This allows you to set the beep and
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    [Å] ([High Angle])¢: The monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head. [OFF] ¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is set. • [High Angle] is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [Auto Power Off] is activated. • The brightness of the pictures
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    the battery life is conserved by dimming the monitor. q [Economy] p [Auto Power Off]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has . - Intelligent Auto Mode • [Auto Review] does not work when recording motion pictures. When you turn off the camera or switch the Recording Mode, the [
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    DMC-SZ10P sold in the U.S. and the version DMC-SZ10PC sold in Canada. [Version Disp.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic. ~ [Language] Set the language displayed on the screen. •
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    (P85) in [Rec] menu is set to [OFF], even if you rotate the monitor, the camera will not be set to Self Shot Mode. (It is set to [ON] at the time the recording settings for Self Shot Mode (P48). • In Playback Mode, the camera can be set to display only the pictures taken in Self Shot Mode. ([Category
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    at the screen. Be careful not to operate the wrong buttons and not to drop the camera. • Press 3/4 to select a setting, press 2/1 to select an option, and press Lamp directly. • The recorded image during Auto Review is also displayed as a mirror image. This means the date recorded with [Date Stamp
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    ])/[ ] ([Medium])/[ ] ([High]) Blurs the background. The in-focus portion guide is displayed on the screen. [ ] ([OFF]) ([Defocusing]) [ ] ([ taking pictures of yourself by holding the camera vertically. When taking pictures of yourself by holding the camera horizontally. [ ] ([Pattern 3]): When
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    Recording • When the [Soft Skin] is set - The smoothing effect is applied to the part that has a similar tone to the complexion of a subject, as well. - This mode may not be effective under insufficient lighting. • When a setting other than [OFF] is selected for [Defocusing], display of the
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    how to take a picture will be displayed. 6 Read the instructions explaining how to take a picture, and press [MENU/SET]. • The instructions continue to the next page. Press [MENU/SET] repeatedly until the recording screen is displayed. 7 Point the camera at the front, and strike a pose while look at
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    or blink, the recorded picture may look unnatural. Try to stay still. Example: When you have selected [ ] in step 3 • Since the distance between the camera and subject is close when you take panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode, the edges of the pictures may appear significantly distorted. - 51 -
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    screen is not displayed in Self Shot Mode if a setting other than [OFF] is selected for [Defocusing]. ∫ About the guidelines When taking pictures, use the guide lines as a guide for adjusting the balance and other elements of composition. - 52 -
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    Using the Zoom Recording Applicable modes: You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle. 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
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    Recording Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) This function works when any of the picture sizes (P75) indicated with is selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality. Maximum magnification: 27k (This includes the optical zoom magnification. The
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    Recording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: Flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Press 1 [‰]. - 55 -
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    Recording 2 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Settings Description of settings [‡] ([Auto]) [ ] ([iAuto])¢1 The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. [ ] ([Auto/Red-Eye])¢2 The flash is automatically activated when the
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    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
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    pictures. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident. - 58 -
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    (or 2 seconds). • If you use the zoom, 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. • This function is not available in the following cases: - In Self Shot Mode (When taking pictures in Self Shot Mode
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    . • 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) - 60 -
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    Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode allows you to add any of 15 types of effects before recording. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. 1 Press [MODE]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to
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    Recording For details on how to select the "Creative Control Mode" settings, refer to P61. ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. [Old Days] This effect adds a bright,
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    [Low Key] Recording This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts. [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. [Impressive Art] This effect gives
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    • Press 2/1 to select the color to enhance, and press [MENU/SET]. [Toy Effect] This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera. Items that can be set Color Orange emphasized • Press 2/1 to select the color tone, and press [MENU/SET]. Blue emphasized - 64 -
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    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 until the recording is complete. • When taking pictures of a large size, the screen may turn black after taking the picture because of
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    set the color again by pressing 2. 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 not be left in. - 66 -
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    Mode) Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama the recording direction may not be displayed. • A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed. If you press 1, you will return to step 3. 6 Press the shutter
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    still while recording. • Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide. ∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode  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
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    Recording • The zoom position is fixed to Wide. • [Stabilizer] is fixed to [OFF]. • The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be
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    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] - 70 -
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    Recording [Portrait] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close
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    ∫ What Is HDR? HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for expressing a wide contrast range. • Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button. • You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete. • A moving
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    Recording [Food] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants, etc. [Baby1]/[Baby2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. It is possible to set different birthdays for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can
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    Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.], [30 sec.] or [60 sec.]. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [Please wait...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal
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    1536k1536 ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. X : Y : W : : Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera Aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc. Square aspect ratio • In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is
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    Recording [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: 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. Settings [AUTO] [ ] ([Intelligent ISO]) [100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/ [
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    the shade [Ñ] ([Incandescent]) When taking pictures under incandescent lights [Ò] ([White Set]) Value set by using [Ó] [Ó] ([White Set Setting]) Set manually • Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use
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    bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight KlKelvin Color Temperature Setting the White Balance manually 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
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    Face Detection]) [ ] ([9-Area])¢ [Ø] ([1-Area]) Description of settings The camera automatically detects the person's face. (max. 12 areas) The focus screen. (AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
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    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
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    Recording [i.Exposure] Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the
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    Recording [Burst Shooting] Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Settings Description of settings Maximum recordable pictures Burst speed approx. 1.4 pictures/second [˜] ([Burst On]) • The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of
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    [AF Assist Lamp] Applicable 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 depending on the recording conditions.) Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • The
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    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 magnification is high. - In Digital Zoom range. - When
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    Recording [Date Stamp] Applicable modes: You can take a picture with date and time of recording. Settings [W/O TIME] [WITH TIME] [OFF] Description of settings Stamp the year, month, and day. Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. - • Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date
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    Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P38. • The [Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases. - [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode) [Rec Quality] Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of
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    Playback/Editing Various methods of 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. [ ] ([All]) (P35) [ ] ([Slide Show]) (P88) [ ] ([Category Selection]) (
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    Show] You can play back the pictures you have taken in sequence at specified intervals. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken. 1 Select the group to play back by pressing 3/4, and Slide Show then press [MENU/SET
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    Playback/Editing ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. [Effect] Screen effects can be added to picture transitions. [ON]/[OFF] • When playing back a panorama picture, the [Effect] setting
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    Playback/Editing [Category Selection] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [Portrait], [Scenery] or [Night Scenery]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the
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    the calendar screen is first displayed. • You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099. • If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2015. • If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [World Time], the pictures are
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    Playback/Editing Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ([Creative Retouch]) You can add your desired effects to the pictures that you have taken. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card. Note also that processing will not
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    space and then editing the picture. • Images recorded or edited with the camera may not be played back correctly on other devices and applied effects may not longitude/latitude) acquired by the smartphone/tablet can be sent to the camera and written in images. • Pictures in the built-in memory cannot
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    [Yes] is selected. • This function is not available in the following cases: - Images recorded after location information was sent to the camera (P109) - Motion pictures - Images with location information already written to them - Images protected by [Protect] - When there is insufficient space left
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    Playback/Editing [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. 1 Select [Resize] on the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting 1
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    Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped. Zoom lever (W):
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    Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. 1 Select [Protect] on the [Playback] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] • The
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    press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. • Do not turn 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
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    for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery when sending images. When the battery
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    connection • Following items can be selected. When the camera is connected using [Remote Shooting & View], a guide explaining how to terminate the Wi-Fi connection is address of this unit. • Do not remove the memory card or battery or move to an area without any reception while sending images. • The
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    (P108) Sending acquired location information to the camera (P109) When sending images to PC Sending an image each time a recording is made (P114) Sending selected images (P115) To transfer images automatically (P116) This owner's manual refers to both smartphones and tablets as "smartphones" from
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    , you can record images on the camera and save them. You need to install "Panasonic Image App" (referred to as " service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being used. For information on the "Image App", refer to the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support
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    for connecting the smartphone to this unit (QR code, SSID and password) is displayed. • You can also set up a Wi-Fi connection to the camera by selecting the following menu items: 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
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    connection to be completed.) If you are using an iOS device When scanning the QR code to set up a connection (If you are reconnecting the camera, steps 1 to 5 are not required) 1 Start "Image App". (P102) 2 Select [QR code], and then select [OK]. 3 Using "Image App", scan the QR code displayed on
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    code to set up a connection 1 Start "Image App". (P102) 2 Select [QR code]. 3 Using "Image App", scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera. Please set on your smartphone Please scan the QR code using Image App, or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings SSID: Password: Cancel When
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    Wi-Fi ∫ Terminating the connection After use, terminate the connection to the smartphone. Once turning off the connection, you can perform normal recording and playback. 1 Press [ ]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. 2 On the smartphone, close "Image App ". (
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    settings are not available. • If you use the zoom, the lens barrel will be extended or A retracted. This may cause the camera to tilt. We  recommend fixing the camera on a tripod or other  support. • Remote recording is disabled in the following Recording Modes. If you try to use it, the
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    [ ]. • You can switch the images to be displayed  by selecting the icon (A) on the top left of the screen. To display images stored in the camera, select [LUMIX]. 2 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it.  • Motion pictures cannot be saved.   - 108 -
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    on images by using [Location Logging] in the [Playback] menu of the camera. (P93) *36       1 Synchronize the times start recording location information, perform [Time sync]. • The smartphone battery drains faster while location information is being recorded. When recording of
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    While Recording]) ± - Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) ± - • 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. • For details on how to send
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    Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET]. Select a function Remote Shooting & View Send Images While Recording Send Images Stored in the Camera Cancel Select Set 4 Press 3/4 to select [Smartphone], and then press [MENU/ SET]. 5 Press [MENU/SET]. 6 Press [MENU/SET]. • For details on
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    and then press [MENU/SET]. Select a function Remote Shooting & View Send Images While Recording Send Images Stored in the Camera Cancel Select Set 4 Press 3/4 to select [Smartphone], and then press [MENU/ SET]. 5 Press [MENU/SET]. 6 Press [MENU/SET]. • For details on the connection methods
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    or sent depending on the device. • For information on the playback of images, check the operating instructions of the destination device. • For details on how to send images, refer to P126. Preparations (On the camera) (On your PC) • If the workgroup of the destination PC has been • Turn the
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    of the folder. • For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS. (For Mac) Supported OS: OS X v10.5 to v10.9 Example: OS X Images Stored in the Camera then press [MENU/SET]. • When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter the
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    ], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/ SET]. 4 Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press • When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Apple
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    any damages caused by uploaded 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
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    (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. (When using a PC) Connect this unit to a PC by using the USB connection cable (supplied). • Smart Transfer will start. (When the remaining battery power is low, charging
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    Wi-Fi [Set Destination] Changing the transfer destination or settings of images. 1 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P38) 2 Press 3/4 to select [Smart Transfer], and press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select [Set Destination], and press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 3/4 to
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    Wi-Fi About Connections You can select a connection method after selecting a Wi-Fi function and a destination. 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]. Connecting to a PC ([Via
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    you are connecting to, and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera screen into the wireless access point. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to the wireless access point instruction manual for details. Select this option when you are not sure about the WPS compatibility, or when you
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    ]. • Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when saving a wireless access point. • If no connection can be established, the wireless access point's radio waves may be too weak. Refer to "Message Display" (P142) and "Troubleshooting" (P145) for details. • Transmission speed
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    Wi-Fi ∫ Entering Text When a screen that looks like the one on the right is displayed, you can enter characters. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ A1 a& AA aa Deletee Seett Cancel Select Input 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then
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    Connecting to a smartphone/tablet (direct connection) You can directly connect your device and the camera. Enter SSID and password Manual Connection Cancel OK Connection method Description of settings [Manual Connection] Enter the SSID and password into the device. The SSID and password are
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    connection setting with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. History Connection • If the smartphone is connected to a wireless access point other than the camera, it cannot connect to the camera. Change the wireless access point to connect to in the Wi-Fi Cancel settings of the smartphone to the
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    Wi-Fi Editing the items registered to favorites 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Favorite Connection], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the favorite item you want to edit with 3/4, and then press 1. 4 Press 3/4 to select the item, and press [MENU/SET]. Item [Remove from Favorite] [
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    sent. Select a function Remote Shooting & View Send Images While Recording Send Images Stored in the Camera Cancel Select Set ∫ Images that can be sent Destination JPEG Motion JPEG¢ [Smartphone] ± - the playback of images, check the operating instructions of the destination device. - 126 -
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    Wi-Fi Send Images While Recording A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every time you take it. • Since the camera gives priority to recording, sending may take longer during the recording. • When connected with [Send Images While Recording], [ ] is displayed on the recording
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    Wi-Fi [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu For details on how to select the [Wi-Fi] menu settings, refer to P38. Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. [Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. 1 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select
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    access point. (Example: 192.168.0.87) [Approved Regulations]¢ The technical compliance standard authentication number is displayed. ¢ [Approved Regulations] is only available on the version DMC-SZ10P. [Regulations]¢ Displays the regulations. ¢ [Regulations] is only available on the version
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    DMC-SZ10PC sold in Canada.) • No sound is output from the camera speakers. Also, pictures are not displayed on the monitor. • When the camera is connected to the TV with an AV cable, motion pictures recorded in [HD] are not displayed in the HD picture quality. • Read the operating instructions
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    , 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. - 131 -
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    camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. • If the computer being used does not support , please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html service) iPhoto, provided by Apple Software for motion pictures • Software supporting
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    use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A USB connection cable (supplied) USB connection cable safely. • If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the alarm beeps
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    situations. - When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (Such as when pictures were taken using another maker 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
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    camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera's monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1:
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    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. PictBridge 2 Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P137 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures. •
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    by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.) [Print with Date] [ON] Date is printed. [OFF] Date is not printed. • If the printer does not support date
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    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 • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. - 138 -
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    page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout. ∫ Layout printing When printing a picture several 1 for each of the 4 pictures. • The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the
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    (P86) Picture Size (P75) 3 Flash (P55) 4 Optical Image Stabilizer (P84) Jitter alert (P24): 5 White Balance (P77) Creative control adjustment display (P61): 6 Battery indication (P14) 7 Burst (P82) 8 Intelligent Exposure (P81) 9 Focus (P31) 10 AF area (P31) 11 Self-timer (P59) 12 Shutter speed (P30
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    After Creative Retouch (P92) Age (P73) 5 Picture Size (P75) 11 Power Monitor (P43) 6 Battery indication (P14) Monitor power save (P44): ECO 7 Picture number 12 Folder/File number (P134) be displayed correctly. In addition, the functions of the camera may not be available for them. - 141 -
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    Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P45) The data on the built-in Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?] • It is a format that using a PC, etc. Data will be deleted. [Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error] • This is displayed
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    unit after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P45) [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. • If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects. - 143
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    is not turned on. - Setting of the wireless access point is not supported by this unit. • Check the network setting of the destination. • Radio Change the access point to connect to in the smartphone Wi-Fi settings to this camera. - There is no free storage space on the smartphone. [Cannot get IP
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    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P145-155). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P45) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after it is
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    recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt, e.g. fingerprints on the lens. > If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. The recorded picture is too bright or dark. • Check that the
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    recording direction, taking about 4 seconds to complete the half-circle (approximate). > When recording panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode, swivel the camera around its center at a speed of about 2 seconds per quarter revolution (approximate). The Burst speed is slow. • Depending on the operating
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    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 malfunction. The monitor flickers indoors. • The monitor may flicker
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    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 delete the pictures mentioned above. (P45) (Other
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    Others Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black. • When Red-Eye Removal ([ ], [ ]) is in operation, if you take a picture of a subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to black by the Red-Eye Removal function. > It is recommended to take
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    device. • When the battery indicator is flashing red, the error] is displayed.) • If you place the camera on a metal table or shelf, the radio of the wireless access point. > Perform the [Manual Input]. (P121) • It may not display . (Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point.)
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    The PC is not recognized when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection. • The default workgroup name midway. Some images cannot be transmitted. • Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red. • Is the size of the image too large?
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    ) • 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 printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer that does not support PictBridge. > Select
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    correctly. > Please use a printer that supports panorama pictures. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) Others An unreadable language a malfunction. The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. > [Please set the clock] message
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    different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. The file numbers are recorded with previously used numbers. • If you insert or remove 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
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    , turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals. • If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the
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    camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft cloth. • When the camera is instructions. About the monitor • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera
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    accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged. • Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. Do not remove or damage the external label on the battery. • Using a battery with part or all of the external label removed or using the one
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    the camera or Panasonic if above operations are not possible due to malfunction. When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to "Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card" above. When uploading images on web services • Images
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    battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If the battery continues to be left in the camera be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any
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    in the United States and/or other countries. • App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. • Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered . • Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who
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Owner’s Manual
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