Panasonic DMC-SZ9 manual Taking pictures with your favourite settings, Shutter button

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Basic

Taking pictures with your favourite 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 various settings in the [Rec] menu.

1 Press [MODE].

1 Shutter button

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Normal Picture], and then press [MENU/SET].

3

Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.

4

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

AISO sensitivity B Aperture value C Shutter speed

Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude when using a flash)

ISO

F3.1

1/60

100

A B C

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Contents Operating Instructions for advanced features F0113MR0Contents Switching to the appropriate flash setting About the LCD Monitor Using the ZoomTaking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash 100 103110 114Using Lumix Club 163 How to Use the Wi-Fi Setup Menu 168Selecting the connection method 138 Playback on TV 141Others Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure About Condensation When the lens is fogged upCare of the camera Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts Or PressCard/Battery door P12 DC coupler cover Strap eyelet P26Lens barrel Hdmi socket P170 AV OUT/DIGITAL socket P14, 170, 179Charging the Battery Inserting the Battery Ensure that the card/battery door is closed Charging Check that this unit is turned offWhen using the AC adaptor supplied Battery indicationBattery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor About the charging lamp Lit red Charging Off Charging timePreparation MP4 Recording still picturesRecording conditions by Cipa standard Playback Playback timeInserting and Removing the Card optional Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardFollowing operations can be performed using this unit About the Built-in Memory/the CardBuilt-in Memory CardPreparation Number of recordable pictures Picture sizeAvailable recording time when recording motion pictures MP4Setting Date/Time Clock Set Clock is not set when the camera is shippedPress camera ON/OFF button Press MENU/SET to setChanging the Clock Setting Clock can be reset as shown in steps 5Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefullyPreventing jitter camera shake Direction Detection Function Rotate DispSelecting the Recording Mode Recording Mode Taking pictures using the automatic functionPress Mode When taking pictures When recording motion picturesScene Detection Portrait Scenery Low Light MacroChanging the settings IHDR About the flash P59Taking pictures with your favourite settings Shutter buttonAbout focus range FocusingRange of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode Picture Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture buttonApplicable modes About the recording format for recording motion picturesSelected Scene Mode About zooming while recording motion picturesFlash setting is fixed to Œ Recording still pictures while recording motion picturesPicture size MP4 Picture sizePlaying Back Press Press 2/1 to select picturesThen press 3 to play back Icon such asOperations performed during Motion Picture Playback Using the Playback Zoom Displaying Multiple Screens Multi PlaybackRotate the zoom lever towards L W Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TCreating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SETOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered Deleting PicturesTo delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then pressWhen Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/ SET To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the picturesSetting the Menu Setting menu itemsThis menu lets you make the settings necessary to connect To Wi-Fi or use the Wi-Fi functionPress 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SET Using the Quick MenuPress 3/ 4 to select the menu item and then Press MENU/SET Close the menuAbout the Setup Menu Setting Date/TimeDestination Travel destination area Home Your home areaTravel Setup SET Location SETTravel destination is recorded at the time of recording Travel DateBeep Level Low High OFF Shutter VolBrightness Contrast · Saturation¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is set Rec. Info Pattern ON/OFFMonitor Luminance Guide LineIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checkedHistogram Video Rec AreaAuto Power Off 2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO Monitor Power Save1SEC 2SEC Pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressedReset the file number of the next recording to No.ResetReset Reset Wi-Fi SettingsTV Aspect W Video Out NtscPAL Set the language displayed on the screen Rotate DispExternal Only Version DispDisplays the amount of jitter the camera has detected Stabilizer DemoAbout the LCD Monitor Press DISP. to changeUsing the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards WideRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Optical ZoomDigital Zoom Extra Optical Zoom EZIntelligent Zoom Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingPress 1 ‰ Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then pressAvailable Flash Settings in Recording Mode Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Available flash rangeRecording Enlarge when taking the picture Taking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro ZoomFrom the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide 1k You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k whileTaking Pictures with the Self-timer Then press it fully to take the picturePicture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressedCompensating the Exposure Underexposed Properly exposedCompensate the exposure Towards positive Towards negativeTaking Pictures Using Auto Bracket With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd pictureD0 EV J1 EV I1 EVTaking Pictures with different image effects Press 3/4 to select image effects and then press MENU/SETExpressive RetroHigh Key Low KeySepia Dynamic MonochromeImpressive Art High DynamicCross Process Toy EffectMiniature Effect This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour lookSoft Focus Star FilterOne Point Color This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feelTaking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode After confirming the recording direction, press MENU/SETSecond Seconds Technique for Panorama Shot ModeRecording from left to right About playback VerticalTaking pictures that match the scene being recorded Portrait Soft SkinScenery SportsTechnique for Night Portrait Mode Night PortraitNight Scenery Handheld Night ShotBaby1/Baby2 PetSunset Birthday NameHigh Sens Starry SkyGlass Through Photo Frame3D Photo Mode Technique for 3D Photo ModeTo avoid mistakes in 3D recording You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientationEntering Text Picture Size Using the Rec MenuFor details on Rec menu settings, refer to P44 Quality Sensitivity White Balance Press MENU/SET to finish Setting the White Balance manuallyFinely adjusting the White Balance AF Mode About š Face Detection Settings ON/OFF Quick AFPlayback Mode Face RecogFace Settings Take the picture adjusting the face with the guideDelete Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press MENU/SETPress 3/ 4 to select the focus icon, and then press Menu Point of recording when registering the face images Perform in Face SettingsChange or delete the information for a registered person Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SETExposure Min. Shtr SpeedResolution Resolution is activatedWhile limiting deterioration of the picture ZoomBurst Settings Description of settings NumberFlash setting is fixed to ‰ Flash setting is fixed to Œ except for Color Mode AF Assist LampRed-Eye Removal StabilizerDate Stamp Clock SetYou can take a picture with date and time of recording Stamp the year, month, and dayUsing the Motion Picture Menu For details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P44100 Rec FormatWhen Avchd is selected When MP4 is selected101 Rec QualitySettings AUTO/OFF 102Continuous AF Wind CutYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Various methods of playback103 104 Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Operations performed during slide showChanging the slide show settings Switching from one picture to the next105 To filter images for slide show playbackSelection 106Filtering Play 107 Category Recording information e.g. Scene Modes108 Changing the filtering date109 CalendarPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search Press MENU/SET to display the list of imagesHaving Fun with Recorded Pictures Retouch 110Auto Retouch Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press111 Beauty RetouchPress 3/4 to select the item, and then press Press 3/4 to select the effect112 After finishing the picture editing, press MENU/SETPress 2/1 to select an picture, and then press 113Creative Retouch Location Logging Using the Playback Menu114 Enter the text. P80 115Title Edit Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures 116Text Stamp Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press MENU/SET 117Press Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET Face Recognition118 RetouchIt cannot be restored once divided 119Video Divide Press 3 at the location to divideMulti setting 120Resize Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press DispZoom lever W Reduction Zoom lever T Enlargement 2/1Move 121Cropping 122 FavoriteSelect Favorite on the Playback menu. P44 Select the picture, and then press123 Print Set124 To print the date125 Protect126 Face Rec Edit127 CopyWi-FiRfunction Use the camera as a wireless LAN device128 Before UseAbout the Wi-Fi connection lamp Service129 Images that can be sent130 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function 131Playing them back on the camera Smartphone/tablet, or save and edit it on PC132 Installing the smartphone/tablet app Image AppRemote Shooting Connecting to a smartphone/tablet 133Preparations Press 3/4 to select Remote Shooting, and then press MenuPlaying back pictures in the camera 134Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet remote recording 135 History Connection136 Favourite ConnectionRegistering to favourites Enter a registration name137 Select the destination with 3/4, and then pressRemove from Favorite Change the Order in Favorite Change the Registered NameConnecting via a wireless access point Selecting the connection method138 Press MENU/SET139 Press 3/4 to select the encryption type, and press MENU/SETCommon Key Open No Encryption/WEPConnecting directly 140Playback on TV 141Press 3/4 to select Playback on TV, and then press Menu Direct, WPS Connection, or Manual Connection. P140142 When sending images to smartphone/tablet Send Images While Recording143 Take pictures144 Start Image App on your smartphone/tablet.¢ P132145 When sending images to PC 146147 When sending images to Cloud Sync. Service 148When sending images to WEB Service 149150 When sending images to AV deviceWhen sending images to External, the following are required Send Images Stored in the Camera 151Press 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SET Select and send the images. P153152 Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SET Select and send the images Single setting153 154 155 156 157 When sending images to Printer 158159 Configuring Smart TransferTo transfer images automatically Smart Transfer Preparation Configure Smart Transfer in advance. P159 160Performing smart transfer Transfer images instantlyWhen changing the wireless access point to be connected Select Change Access Point, and press MENU/SET. When161 Confirmation screen, and press MENU/SET162 Check image transfer history Display LogYou can check the date and details of transferred images Give priority to charging. Transfer images after chargingAbout the Lumix Club Using Lumix Club163 Check the login ID and press MENU/SET Check or change the acquired login ID/passwordEnter the login ID or password, and press MENU/SET 164Check the details if the terms of use have been updated 165Using WEB services Delete your login ID and account from the Lumix ClubSelect Yes in the login ID delete confirmation screen 166Configuring the external AV device settings Device settings167 Change or delete information on registered AV deviceHow to Use the Wi-Fi Setup Menu Acquires or changes the Lumix Club login IDRestore to Default Restores the default state 168External AV device Wi-Fi Password169 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 170Connect the camera and a TV To connect with an Hdmi micro cable optional171 Using Viera Link Hdmi What is the Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control?172 Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P53Other linked operations Turning this unit off Automatic input switching173 Playing back 3D pictures 174Preparations Set the 3D Playback to . P53 Select 3D Play in Filtering Play in the Playback Mode. P106175 PC that can be used Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your176 177 About the supplied softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE Windows XP/Vista/7/8 LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP/Vista/7/8Installing supplied software MB or more for installing software178 Check the environment of your PCCopy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO Preparations Install PHOTOfunSTUDIO to the PC179 Press 3/4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SETCopying to a PC without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO Connection in the PTP Mode Set USB Mode to PictBridgePTP180 For WindowsThis Site is English only Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder181 182 Dubbing with non-compatible equipmentPress 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Printing the Pictures183 Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 184Selecting a single picture and printing it Print Settings 185Print with Date Num.of prints186 Paper SizeLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper187 Recording Screen Display188 189 Playback190 Cleaning 191About the LCD monitor About the LensBring charged spare batteries when going out Do not remove or damage the external label on the batteryDispose of unusable battery 192193 Disclaimer When uploading images on WEB services194 When not using the camera for a long period of time 195About the picture data About tripods or unipodsMessage Display 196Read Error/Write Error Please check the card 197Insert SD card again/Try another card Folder cannot be createdThis battery cannot be used Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password198 No picture to send199 Cannot connect to serverTroubleshooting Battery and power sourceCard/battery door does not close 200201 RecordingMotion picture recording stops in the middle 202Recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture 203 LCD monitor204 FlashPlayback Flash is not activated205 Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to blackThumbnail is displayed appears on the screen Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks upAbout the Wi-Fi function 206Have forgotten the login ID or password for the Lumix Club Images cannot be transmitted to the WEB serviceIt takes time to transmit an image to the WEB service 207208 209 TV, PC and printer210 Card is not recognised by the PC. Sdxc memory card is usedEnds of the pictures are cut at printing Panorama picture is not printing correctly211 Others212 File numbers are not recorded consecutivelyFile numbers are recorded with previously used numbers Card cannot be formatted213 License Issues 214215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222
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