Panasonic DMC-SZ5 manual Operating Instructions for advanced features, F0712TC0

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Operating Instructions for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-SZ5

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT4K14

F0712TC0

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Contents F0712TC0 Operating Instructions for advanced featuresContents Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash About the LCD Monitor Using the ZoomEntering Text Using the Rec Menu Using the Motion Picture Menu101 100103 104Others Care of the camera About Condensation When the lens is fogged upDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Or Press Names and Functions of Main PartsStrap eyelet Card/Battery door P11 DC coupler coverLens barrel AV OUT/DIGITAL socket P13, 137, 140 Zoom lever P52 Speaker P45Charging the Battery Insert the battery into the camera to charge it Inserting the BatteryClose the card/battery door Check that this unit is turned off ChargingBattery indication When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor About the charging lamp Lit red Charging Off Charging timePreparation Recording still pictures When recording with picture quality set to HDRecording conditions by Cipa standard Approx minPlayback time PlaybackDo not touch the connection terminals of the card Inserting and Removing the Card optionalAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Following operations can be performed using this unitBuilt-in Memory Memory size Approx MBRemarks CardSD Memory Card Preparation Number of recordable pictures Available recording time when recording motion picturesPicture size RecordingPress power button Setting Date/Time Clock SetClock is not set when the camera is shipped Press MENU/SET to setClock can be reset as shown in steps 5 Changing the Clock SettingFit the strap and hold the camera carefully Tips for taking good picturesPreventing jitter camera shake Direction Detection Function Rotate DispList of Recording Modes Intelligent Auto Mode P27 Selecting the Recording ModeNormal Picture Mode P30 Miniature Effect Mode P62Recording Mode Taking pictures using the automatic functionMinimal distance how close you can be to When recording motion pictures When taking picturesScene Detection Portrait Scenery Low Light MacroChanging the settings Normal Picture Mode Taking pictures with your favourite settingsRange of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode FocusingPicture ExposureAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording Motion PicturesAbout zooming while recording motion pictures Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Flash setting is fixed to ŒPress Playing Back Pictures Normal PlaySelecting a picture Press 2 orDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards L W Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TPlaying Back Motion Pictures Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recoveredTo delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then pressTo delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures When Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SETSetting menu items Setting the MenuExample, you can connect the camera to a wireless access Point, or acquire a Lumix Club login IDUsing the Quick Menu Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETPress 3/ 4 to select the menu item and then Press MENU/SET Setting Date/Time About the Setup MenuDestination Travel destination area Home Your home areaLocation SET Travel Setup SETTravel destination is recorded at the time of recording Travel DateShutter Vol Beep Level Low High OFFBrightness Contrast · SaturationLCD Mode ¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is set2MIN 5MIN 10MIN ON/OFFSEC SEC Video output is set to Ntsc system Video OutPAL Video output is set to PAL systemVertically Display so that they are displayedSet the language displayed on the screen Stabilizer Demo Demo Demo ModeAuto Demo on OFF Playback Mode Recording ModeAbout the LCD Monitor Press DISP. to changeApplicable modes Using the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleFeature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom EZTypes of zooms Screen displayRecording Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashSet the flash to match the recording Recording Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode Flash setting Shutter speed Sec Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Available flash rangeTaking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro Zoom Enlarge when taking the pictureFrom the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide 1k You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k whileThen press it fully to take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPicture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressedUnderexposed Properly exposed Compensating the ExposureCompensate the exposure Towards positive Towards negativeRecord pictures that look like dioramas Miniature Effect ModeTaking pictures that match the scene being recorded Soft Skin PortraitScenery This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscapePress 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press Panorama ShotVertical Technique for Panorama Shot ModeAbout playback Sports Technique for Night Portrait ModeNight Portrait Night SceneryBaby1/Baby2 To cancel Age and Name Select the OFF setting in stepBirthday Name Press 4 to select Exit and then press MENU/SET to finishSunset PetHigh Sens Glass ThroughDisplay the entry screen Entering TextMENU/SET to end text input For details on Rec menu settings, refer to P41 Using the Rec MenuPicture Size About Intelligent ISO sensitivity control Sensitivity100 200 400 800 1600 100White Balance Auto White Balance Setting the White Balance manuallyAF Mode About š Face Detection Recording Exposure ResolutionDigital Zoom Burst Settings Description of settings Burst speedNumber of recordable PicturesFlash setting is fixed to ‰ Settings Description of settings Number of recordableFlash setting is fixed to Œ except for AF Assist Lamp Color ModeStabilizer Red-Eye RemovalClock Set Date StampYou can take a picture with date and time of recording Stamp the year, month, and dayFor details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P41 Using the Motion Picture MenuRec Quality Continuous AFYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Various methods of playbackOperations performed during slide show Slide ShowCursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1 Effect Changing the slide show settingsDuration or Repeat can be set Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category Filtering PlayThen press MENU/SET to set About the categories to be sortedPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back CalendarYou can display pictures by recording date Auto Retouch Having Fun with Recorded PicturesBrightness and colour of the pictures taken can be balanced Location Logging Using the Playback MenuTo pause the recording of location information Select Upload Set on the Playback menu. P41 Upload SetSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET to set Upload to the WEB services Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures Text StampPress Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press MENU/SETBaby/Pet Video Divide It cannot be restored once dividedPress 3 at the location to divide Select Resize on the Playback menu. P41 ResizePress 3/ 4 to select Single or Multi and then press Select the picture and sizeZoom lever T Enlargement Zoom lever W Reduction 2/1 Move CroppingFavorite 100Press 2/1 to Print Set 101To print the date 102Protect 103Copy 104105 What you can do with the Wi-FiRfunctionWEB You can display recorded pictures on a DLNA-compatible TV106 About the Wi-Fi connection lampUse the camera as a wireless LAN device Wi-Fi function107 Connect to a wireless access point Setting up the connection with Wi-Fi Wizard108 Set the destinationSmartphone operations Select Remote Control in the Wi-Fi menu. P41109 Start up Lumix Link on your smartphone110 111 Turn on Rec. loc. Info on the smartphone 112Take a picture on this unit 113 Preparation before sending imagesSend Image 114Smart Transfer Images that can be sent115 Using WEB servicesAugust 116 To send images Select Send Image in the Wi-Fi menu. P41117 Changes the destination 118Does not change Sending them119 Select Wireless TV Playback in the Wi-Fi menu. P41 To display picture on a TV wirelesslyPreparation Set the TV to Dlna waiting Mode 120Select Wireless Print in the Wi-Fi menu. P41 To print pictures wirelessly121 To print a single picture122 To transfer images automatically123 Exit Exit the destination setting menuTransferring them Give priority to charging. Transfer images after charging 124Give priority to image transfers Wi-Fi Wizard How to Use the Wi-Fi Setup MenuAccess Point Set up this unit to connect to the wireless access point126 127 When connecting with Add wireless APPress 3/4 to select the encryption type, and press MENU/SET 128 Set the first wireless access point to connect toPress 3/4 to select New account, and press Menu 129Refer to the Lumix Club site for details Http//lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/cCheck the login ID and press MENU/SET Enter a password and press MENU/SET130 Read through the Lumix Club terms of use and press MENU/SETEnter the login ID or password, and press MENU/SET Check or change the acquired login ID/password PreparationTo set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone 131Select Yes in the login ID delete confirmation screen Delete your login ID and account from the Lumix Club132 Device NameExternal AV device 133Change or delete information on registered AV device Press 3/4 to select Edit or Delete, and press MENU/SETAny desired Wi-Fi menu can be set to the Wi-Fibutton Wi-Fi Button134 Enter the password entered in again and press MENU/SET Wi-Fi Password135 136 Reset Wi-Fi SettingsMAC Address 137 Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenConnect the camera and a TV 138 139 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PCPC that can be used Preparations140 Please turn this unit on and your PC before connecting141 Copying to a PC without using PHOTOfunSTUDIOSelect PictBridgePTP when connecting USB connection cable Connection in the PTP Mode142 Start up the LUMIXUP.EXE by double-clicking it. P141 143Select the destination to upload 144 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a RecorderCopy by inserting the SD card into the recorder This Site is English onlyDubbing with non-compatible equipment 145146 Printing the PicturesPress 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET 147 Selecting a single picture and printing it 148Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 149 Print SettingsPrint with Date Num.of printsPaper Size 150151 When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit 152 Screen DisplayAge P69 153154 155 CleaningAbout the LCD monitor About the LensDispose of unusable battery Bring charged spare batteries when going out156 AC adaptor suppliedAbout the personal information 157Disclaimer 158 When not using the camera for a long period of timeAbout the picture data About tripods or unipods159 Message DisplayRead Error/Write Error Please check the card This battery cannot be used160 Insert SD card again/Try another card161 Login failed. Please check Login ID and PasswordNo image to send Connection failedBattery and power source TroubleshootingCard/battery door does not close Battery becomes flat too quicklyRecording 163Recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture 164Motion picture recording stops in the middle Recording by Panorama Shot ends before finishingLCD monitor 165Flash 166Playback Flash is not activatedRed part of the recorded image has changed colour to black 167Thumbnail is displayed appears on the screen Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up 168169 About the Wi-Fi function170 171 Have forgotten the password for the Wi-FiThere is an image that could not be transmitted Transmission of the image fails midwayTV, PC and printer 172173 There is a problem trying to upload to YouTube or FacebookCard is not recognised by the PC. Sdxc memory card is used Ends of the pictures are cut at printingOthers 174File numbers are not recorded consecutively 175File numbers are recorded with previously used numbers 176 177 License Issues178 179 180 181 182 183 184

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DMC-SZ5 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-SZ5 is a compact digital camera that was designed for photographers seeking portability without sacrificing image quality. Launched as part of Panasonic's Lumix lineup, the SZ5 combines functionality with an appealing design, making it a popular choice for casual users and photography enthusiasts alike.

One of the standout features of the DMC-SZ5 is its 14.1-megapixel sensor, which captures detailed images even in challenging lighting conditions. The camera features a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with a 25mm wide-angle view that extends to a 120mm telephoto equivalent. With an impressive 10x optical zoom capability, the SZ5 allows users to easily frame subjects, whether they are near or far, making it ideal for travel photography, group shots, and candid moments.

The camera boasts a variety of shooting modes to accommodate different styles and preferences. From intelligent auto mode to scene modes tailored for landscapes, portraits, and night shots, users can quickly switch settings to match their photographic needs. The inclusion of Panasonic’s Creative Control mode also allows for unique artistic effects, enabling users to enhance their images with just a few taps.

Incorporating advanced technologies, the DMC-SZ5 is equipped with a 3-inch LCD display, providing a clear and vibrant view of images and menus. This display makes it easy to review photos and adjust settings on the go. Additionally, the camera features a built-in Wi-Fi function that allows for seamless connectivity, letting users remotely control the camera or share images instantly on social media platforms.

The compact design of the SZ5 makes it incredibly portable, easily fitting into small bags or even pockets. This emphasis on convenience is complemented by a sleek and stylish appearance, available in various colors to suit different personal tastes.

With a range of additional features such as 1080p full HD video recording, multiple aspect ratios, and a built-in flash, the Panasonic DMC-SZ5 caters to a wide audience. Whether you're capturing precious moments with family or documenting your travels, the SZ5 stands out as a reliable camera that doesn't compromise on quality or performance. Its combination of features and user-friendly design makes it a valuable companion for anyone looking to explore the world of photography.