Panasonic DMC-SZ5 manual Entering Text, Display the entry screen, MENU/SET to end text input

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Recording

Entering Text

It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)

1 Display the entry screen.

You can display the entry screen via the following operations.

[Name] of [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode

[Location] in [Travel Date]

[Access Point], [LUMIX CLUB], [Device Name], [External AV device], [Wi-Fi Password] in the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/

SET] to register.

Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters).

To enter the same character 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]:

[]]: Enter a blank

[Delete]: Delete a character

[ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the left

[ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right

The following characters and numbers can be entered.

A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.

¢ A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press

[MENU/SET] to end text input.

Note

Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.

It is displayed in order of [Location], [Name].

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Contents F0712TC0 Operating Instructions for advanced featuresContents Using the Motion Picture Menu About the LCD Monitor Using the ZoomTaking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Entering Text Using the Rec Menu104 100101 103Others Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure About Condensation When the lens is fogged upCare of the camera Standard Accessories Or Press Names and Functions of Main PartsZoom lever P52 Speaker P45 Card/Battery door P11 DC coupler coverStrap eyelet Lens barrel AV OUT/DIGITAL socket P13, 137, 140Charging 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 ChargingAbout the charging lamp Lit red Charging Off Charging time When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication Battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitorPreparation Approx min When recording with picture quality set to HDRecording still pictures Recording conditions by Cipa standardPlayback time PlaybackDo not touch the connection terminals of the card Inserting and Removing the Card optionalMemory size Approx MB Following operations can be performed using this unitAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in MemorySD Memory Card CardRemarks Preparation Recording Available recording time when recording motion picturesNumber of recordable pictures Picture sizePress MENU/SET to set Setting Date/Time Clock SetPress power button Clock is not set when the camera is shippedClock can be reset as shown in steps 5 Changing the Clock SettingDirection Detection Function Rotate Disp Tips for taking good picturesFit the strap and hold the camera carefully Preventing jitter camera shakeMiniature Effect Mode P62 Selecting the Recording ModeList of Recording Modes Intelligent Auto Mode P27 Normal Picture Mode P30Minimal distance how close you can be to Taking pictures using the automatic functionRecording Mode Portrait Scenery Low Light Macro When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures Scene DetectionChanging 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 2 or Playing Back Pictures Normal PlayPress Selecting a pictureRotate the zoom lever towards Z T Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards L WPlaying Back Motion Pictures Select the picture to be deleted, and then press Once deleted, pictures cannot be recoveredDeleting Pictures To delete a single pictureTo delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures When Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SETPoint, or acquire a Lumix Club login ID Setting the MenuSetting menu items Example, you can connect the camera to a wireless accessPress 3/ 4 to select the menu item and then Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETUsing the Quick Menu Home Your home area About the Setup MenuSetting Date/Time Destination Travel destination areaTravel Date Travel Setup SETLocation SET Travel destination is recorded at the time of recordingContrast · Saturation Beep Level Low High OFFShutter Vol BrightnessLCD Mode ¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is setSEC SEC ON/OFF2MIN 5MIN 10MIN Video output is set to PAL system Video OutVideo output is set to Ntsc system PALSet the language displayed on the screen Display so that they are displayedVertically Auto Demo on OFF Demo Demo ModeStabilizer Demo Press DISP. to change Recording ModePlayback Mode About the LCD MonitorRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Using the ZoomApplicable modes Rotate the zoom lever towards WideScreen display Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom EZFeature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Types of zoomsRecording Set the flash to match the recording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Recording Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode Available flash range Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Flash settingYou can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while Enlarge when taking the pictureTaking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro Zoom From the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide 1kPicture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed Taking Pictures with the Self-timerThen press it fully to take the picture Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressedTowards positive Towards negative Compensating the ExposureUnderexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposureRecord pictures that look like dioramas Miniature Effect ModeTaking pictures that match the scene being recorded This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape PortraitSoft Skin SceneryPress 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press Panorama ShotVertical Technique for Panorama Shot ModeAbout playback Night Scenery Technique for Night Portrait ModeSports Night PortraitPress 4 to select Exit and then press MENU/SET to finish To cancel Age and Name Select the OFF setting in stepBaby1/Baby2 Birthday NameGlass Through PetSunset High SensMENU/SET to end text input Entering TextDisplay the entry screen Picture Size Using the Rec MenuFor details on Rec menu settings, refer to P41 800 1600 100 SensitivityAbout Intelligent ISO sensitivity control 100 200 400White Balance Auto White Balance Setting the White Balance manuallyAF Mode About š Face Detection Recording Digital Zoom ResolutionExposure Pictures Settings Description of settings Burst speedBurst Number of recordableFlash setting is fixed to Œ except for Settings Description of settings Number of recordableFlash setting is fixed to ‰ AF Assist Lamp Color ModeStabilizer Red-Eye RemovalStamp the year, month, and day Date StampClock Set You can take a picture with date and time of recordingContinuous AF Using the Motion Picture MenuFor details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P41 Rec QualityYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Various methods of playbackCursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1 Slide ShowOperations performed during slide show Duration or Repeat can be set Changing the slide show settingsEffect About the categories to be sorted Filtering PlayPress 3/4/2/1 to select the category Then press MENU/SET to setYou can display pictures by recording date CalendarPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Brightness and colour of the pictures taken can be balanced Having Fun with Recorded PicturesAuto Retouch To pause the recording of location information Using the Playback MenuLocation Logging Select the picture, and then press MENU/SET to set Upload SetSelect Upload Set on the Playback menu. P41 Upload to the WEB services Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures Text StampBaby/Pet Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press MENU/SETPress Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET Press 3 at the location to divide It cannot be restored once dividedVideo Divide Select the picture and size ResizeSelect Resize on the Playback menu. P41 Press 3/ 4 to select Single or Multi and then pressZoom lever T Enlargement Zoom lever W Reduction 2/1 Move CroppingPress 2/1 to 100Favorite Print Set 101To print the date 102Protect 103Copy 104You can display recorded pictures on a DLNA-compatible TV What you can do with the Wi-FiRfunction105 WEB106 About the Wi-Fi connection lamp107 Wi-Fi functionUse the camera as a wireless LAN device Set the destination Setting up the connection with Wi-Fi WizardConnect to a wireless access point 108Start up Lumix Link on your smartphone Select Remote Control in the Wi-Fi menu. P41Smartphone operations 109110 111 Take a picture on this unit 112Turn on Rec. loc. Info on the smartphone 113 Preparation before sending imagesImages that can be sent 114Send Image Smart TransferAugust Using WEB services115 116 117 Select Send Image in the Wi-Fi menu. P41To send images Sending them 118Changes the destination Does not change119 120 To display picture on a TV wirelesslySelect Wireless TV Playback in the Wi-Fi menu. P41 Preparation Set the TV to Dlna waiting ModeTo print a single picture To print pictures wirelesslySelect Wireless Print in the Wi-Fi menu. P41 121122 To transfer images automaticallyTransferring them Exit Exit the destination setting menu123 Give priority to image transfers 124Give priority to charging. Transfer images after charging Set up this unit to connect to the wireless access point How to Use the Wi-Fi Setup MenuWi-Fi Wizard Access Point126 Press 3/4 to select the encryption type, and press MENU/SET When connecting with Add wireless AP127 128 Set the first wireless access point to connect toHttp//lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c 129Press 3/4 to select New account, and press Menu Refer to the Lumix Club site for detailsRead through the Lumix Club terms of use and press MENU/SET Enter a password and press MENU/SETCheck the login ID and press MENU/SET 130131 Check or change the acquired login ID/password PreparationEnter the login ID or password, and press MENU/SET To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphoneDevice Name Delete your login ID and account from the Lumix ClubSelect Yes in the login ID delete confirmation screen 132Press 3/4 to select Edit or Delete, and press MENU/SET 133External AV device Change or delete information on registered AV device134 Wi-Fi ButtonAny desired Wi-Fi menu can be set to the Wi-Fibutton 135 Wi-Fi PasswordEnter the password entered in again and press MENU/SET MAC Address Reset Wi-Fi Settings136 Connect the camera and a TV Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen137 138 Preparations Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC139 PC that can be used140 Please turn this unit on and your PC before connecting141 Copying to a PC without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO142 Connection in the PTP ModeSelect PictBridgePTP when connecting USB connection cable Select the destination to upload 143Start up the LUMIXUP.EXE by double-clicking it. P141 This Site is English only Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder144 Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorderDubbing with non-compatible equipment 145Press 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Printing the Pictures146 147 Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 148Selecting a single picture and printing it Num.of prints Print Settings149 Print with DatePaper Size 150Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper151 152 Screen DisplayAge P69 153154 About the Lens Cleaning155 About the LCD monitorAC adaptor supplied Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery 156Disclaimer 157About the personal information About tripods or unipods When not using the camera for a long period of time158 About the picture data159 Message DisplayInsert SD card again/Try another card This battery cannot be usedRead Error/Write Error Please check the card 160Connection failed Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password161 No image to sendBattery becomes flat too quickly TroubleshootingBattery and power source Card/battery door does not closeRecording 163Recording by Panorama Shot ends before finishing 164Recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture Motion picture recording stops in the middleLCD monitor 165Flash is not activated 166Flash PlaybackThumbnail is displayed appears on the screen 167Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up 168169 About the Wi-Fi function170 Transmission of the image fails midway Have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi171 There is an image that could not be transmittedTV, PC and printer 172Ends of the pictures are cut at printing There is a problem trying to upload to YouTube or Facebook173 Card is not recognised by the PC. Sdxc memory card is usedOthers 174File numbers are recorded with previously used numbers 175File numbers are not recorded consecutively 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.