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Connecting to other equipment

Note

•When the picture is not appropriate to view in 3D (disparity is too large, etc.)

–[Slide Show]:

The picture will be played back in 2D.

–[Filtering Play]:

Confirmation screen is displayed. Select whether or not to play back the picture in 3D.

•2 pictures may be displayed side by side when a 3D picture is played back on a TV that is not 3D compatible.

•When a picture recorded in 3D is displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit, it is played back in 2D (conventional image).

•A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching playback back and forth from 3D to 2D pictures.

•When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.

•When viewing 3D pictures, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television screen.

•If your television does not switch to a 3D picture, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.)

•Pictures cannot be deleted when 3D pictures are being played back. The [Setup] menu, [Playback] menu and Playback zoom functions cannot be used.

•3D pictures can be saved to your computer or Panasonic devices. (P115)

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Contents F1211MR0 Contents Video Divide 100 Using Viera Link Hdmi 111Taking a Picture with Face Recognition 103About Condensation When the lens is fogged up Care of the cameraDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts Or PressStrap eyelet Charging the Battery About batteries that you can use with this unitInserting the Battery Insert the battery into the camera to charge itCharging Check that this unit is turned offBattery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication About the charging lampRecording motion pictures Recording still picturesRecording conditions by Cipa standard MP4Playback Playback timeInserting and Removing the Card optional Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardBuilt-in Memory Following operations can be performed using this unitAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card CardPreparation Available recording time when recording motion pictures Number of recordable picturesMP4 Clock is not set when the camera is shipped Setting Date/Time Clock SetSlide the REC/PLAY switch to ! and then turn the camera on Press MENU/SET to setChanging the Clock Setting Preventing jitter camera shake Tips for taking good picturesFit the strap and hold the camera carefully Direction Detection Function Rotate DispSelecting the Recording Mode Taking pictures using the automatic function Recording ModeScene Detection When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures Portrait Scenery Low Light MacroChanging the settings IHandheld Nite Shot IHDR Backlight CompensationAbout the flash P53 Taking pictures with your favorite settings Normal Picture ModeFocusing Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto ModeCm 0.16 feet 6.6 feet M 4.9 feet Compose the picture Applicable modes Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout zooming while recording motion pictures Picture size Flash setting is fixed to ŒRecording still pictures while recording motion pictures MP4 Picture sizeSelecting a picture Slide the REC/PLAY switch toPlaying Back Pictures Normal Play Press 2 orRotate the zoom lever towards L W Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TPlaying Back Motion Pictures Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SETTo delete a single picture Once deleted, pictures cannot be recoveredDeleting Pictures 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 itemsPress 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 Destination About the Setup MenuSetting Date/Time Travel destination areaLocation SET OFFElapsed days are not recorded Travel destination is recorded at the time of recordingHigh Beep LevelBeep Tone 1 / 2 Shutter Vol BrightnessRec. Info Pattern ON/OFF ¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is setLCD Mode Guide LineAngle of view for motion picture recording can be checked HistogramVideo Rec Area 1SEC 2SEC Sleep Mode2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO LCD Power Save Pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressedReset Reset the file number of the next recording toNo.Reset USB ModeOutput Set to match the type of TVTV Aspect Viera LinkDisplay so that they are displayed VerticallySet the language displayed on the screen Demo Demo Mode Stabilizer DemoAuto Demo on OFF About the LCD Monitor Recording ModePlayback Mode Press DISP. to changeUsing the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Screen display  Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recordingAvailable Flash Settings in Recording Mode Available flash rangeShutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed SecFlash setting Taking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro Zoom Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressedPicture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed Compensate the exposure Compensating the ExposureUnderexposed Properly exposed Towards positive Towards negativeWith Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture Taking Pictures Using Auto BracketIs set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set D0 EV J1 EV I1 EVMiniature Effect Mode Record pictures that look like dioramasRecorded Scene Mode Taking pictures that match the scene beingScenery PortraitSoft Skin This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscapePanorama Shot About playback Night Portrait Technique for Night Portrait ModeSports Night SceneryBaby1/Baby2 To cancel Age and Name Select the OFF setting in stepFood Press 4 to select Exit and then press MENU/SET to finishHigh Sens PetSunset Glass ThroughTaking 3D pictures 3D Photo Mode Technique for taking 3D picturesYou cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Settings Point of recording when registering the face imagesSelect item to edit with 3/4, and then press MENU/SET Perform in Face Settings Change or delete the information for a registered personPress 3/ 4/ 2/ 1 to select the priority and then press Entering Text Display the entry screenPicture Size Using the Rec MenuFor details on Rec menu settings, refer to P38 Applicable modesSettings Description of settings QualitySensitivity Jitter of the subjectAbout Intelligent ISO sensitivity control White Balance Setting the White Balance manually Finely adjusting the White BalancePress MENU/SET to finish AF Mode About š Face Detection Face Recog Settings ON/OFFQuick AF ExposureResolution Min. Shtr SpeedDigital Zoom Flash setting is fixed to Œ except for Settings Description of settings Number Recordable picturesFlash setting is fixed to ‰ BurstColor Mode AF Assist LampRed-Eye Removal Clock Set StabilizerDate Stamp Stamp the year, month, and dayUsing the Motion Picture Menu Rec ModeRec Quality Wind Cut Settings AUTO/OFFContinuous AF This prevents the recording of wind-noise automaticallyVarious methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methodsSlide Show Operations performed during slide showEffect Changing the slide show settingsSettings Description of settings Duration Duration or Repeat can be setThen press MENU/SET to set Filtering PlayPress 3/4/2/1 to select the category About the categories to be sortedCalendar Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played backYou can display pictures by recording date Having Fun with Recorded Pictures Auto RetouchBrightness and color of the pictures taken can be balanced Creative Retouch EffectUsing the Playback Menu Upload SetSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET to set Upload to the image sharing sites Select the picture, and then press Multi settingTitle Edit MENU/SET to setText Stamp Face Recognition Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press MENU/SETPress Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET Baby/PetIt cannot be restored once divided 100Video Divide 101 Resize102 CroppingZoom lever T Enlargement Zoom lever W Reduction 2/1 Move 103 FavoriteSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET 104 Print Set105 To print the date106 Protect107 Face Rec Edit108 CopyConnect the camera and a TV Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen109 To connect with an Hdmi mini cable optional110 111 Using Viera Link HdmiWhat is the Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control? Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P47Automatic input switching Other linked operations Turning the power off112 Preparations Set the 3D Playback to 3D. P47 Playing back 3D pictures113 Select 3D Play in Filtering Play in the Playback Mode. P91114 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures 115Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Copy the playback image using an AV cable 116Copy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIOInstall PHOTOfunSTUDIO to the PC Connect camera to PC 117Connecting to a PC 118PC that can be used 119 Press 3/4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SETOperate the PC 120 DesktopStart up the LUMIXUP.EXE by double-clicking it. P120 121Uploading the images to sharing sites Select the destination to uploadPrinting the Pictures 122Press 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 123Selecting a single picture and printing it Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETPrint with Date Print Settings124 Num.of prints125 Paper SizeWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper 126Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit Screen Display 127Recording 128 Age P66129 130 About the LCD monitorAbout the Lens 131 About the personal information 132Do not bend or drop the card DisclaimerAbout the picture data When not using the camera for a long period of time133 About tripods or unipodsMessage Display 134Insert SD card again/Try another card This battery cannot be used135 Folder cannot be created136 TroubleshootingBattery and power source Recording137 Recording by Panorama Shot is ended before finishing 138Motion picture recording stops in the middle Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possible139 LCD monitorFlash 140 PlaybackThumbnail is displayed appears on the screen 141Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up142 TV, PC and printer143 Others144 Hdavi Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation
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DMC-SZ7 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-SZ7K, also known as the DMC-SZ7, is a compact digital camera that blends convenience with powerful features, making it an ideal choice for photography enthusiasts and casual shooters alike. Designed for portability, the SZ7 boasts a sleek and compact design that fits comfortably in your pocket, enabling you to carry it effortlessly wherever you go.

One of the standout features of the DMC-SZ7 is its high-resolution sensor. Equipped with a 14.1-megapixel CCD sensor, the camera captures stunning and detailed images, even in challenging lighting conditions. This impressive resolution allows for large prints and cropping without sacrificing image quality, making it a versatile option for various shooting scenarios.

The DMC-SZ7 features a 10x optical zoom lens, which provides a versatile focal range from wide-angle to telephoto. This flexibility allows users to capture landscapes, portraits, and distant subjects with ease. The Intelligent Zoom function further enhances this capability by extending the zoom range to 12x while maintaining image quality. This makes it easy to get close to the action without having to compromise on clarity.

Another noteworthy aspect of the DMC-SZ7 is its advanced image stabilization technology. The Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) effectively reduces the impact of camera shake, ensuring smooth and sharp images, especially when shooting in low light or at full zoom. This feature is particularly beneficial for capturing spontaneous moments, where stability can be a challenge.

Panasonic's commitment to user-friendly operation is evident in the DMC-SZ7's intuitive interface. The camera offers various shooting modes, including Scene Modes and Creative Control, allowing users to experiment with different settings and effects. Additionally, the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode automatically adjusts settings to optimize image quality, making it easy for beginners to achieve great results without deep technical knowledge.

The DMC-SZ7 also supports HD video recording, with the ability to capture 720p videos at 30 frames per second. This capability opens up new creative possibilities, allowing users to document their experiences in dynamic motion. The built-in HDMI output facilitates easy connection to HD televisions for playback, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Furthermore, with its sleek aesthetics, the DMC-SZ7 is available in a stylish black finish, adding a touch of sophistication to its portability. Whether you're at a family event, traveling, or simply enjoying a day out, the Panasonic DMC-SZ7K offers a well-rounded package of performance, convenience, and versatility, making it an excellent option for anyone seeking a reliable compact camera.
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