Panasonic DMC-SZ7 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press MENU/SET, Using the Quick Menu

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Basic

Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET].

AMenu screen page

•It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom. (It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever)

Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

∫Close the menu

Press [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.

Note

•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.

Using the Quick Menu

By using the Quick Menu, some of 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.

Press [Q.MENU] when recording.

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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Contents F1211MR0 Contents 103 Using Viera Link Hdmi 111Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Video Divide 100About Condensation When the lens is fogged up Care of the cameraDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Or Press Names and Functions of Main PartsStrap eyelet About batteries that you can use with this unit Charging the BatteryInsert the battery into the camera to charge it Inserting the BatteryCheck that this unit is turned off ChargingAbout the charging lamp When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication Battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitorMP4 Recording still picturesRecording conditions by Cipa standard Recording motion picturesPlayback time PlaybackDo not touch the connection terminals of the card Inserting and Removing the Card optionalCard Following operations can be performed using this unitAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in MemoryPreparation Available recording time when recording motion pictures Number of recordable picturesMP4 Press MENU/SET to set Setting Date/Time Clock SetSlide the REC/PLAY switch to ! and then turn the camera on Clock is not set when the camera is shippedChanging the Clock Setting Direction Detection Function Rotate Disp Tips for taking good picturesFit the strap and hold the camera carefully Preventing jitter camera shakeSelecting the Recording Mode Recording Mode Taking pictures using the automatic functionPortrait Scenery Low Light Macro When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures Scene DetectionChanging the settings IHandheld Nite Shot IHDR Backlight CompensationAbout the flash P53 Normal Picture Mode Taking pictures with your favorite settingsFocusing Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto ModeCm 0.16 feet 6.6 feet M 4.9 feet Compose the picture About the recording format for recording motion pictures Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button Applicable modesAbout zooming while recording motion pictures MP4 Picture size Flash setting is fixed to ŒRecording still pictures while recording motion pictures Picture sizePress 2 or Slide the REC/PLAY switch toPlaying Back Pictures Normal Play 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 Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SET Creating Still Pictures From a Motion PictureSelect 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/SETSetting menu items Setting the MenuPress 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 Travel destination area About the Setup MenuSetting Date/Time DestinationTravel destination is recorded at the time of recording OFFElapsed days are not recorded Location SETBrightness Beep LevelBeep Tone 1 / 2 Shutter Vol HighGuide Line ¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is setLCD Mode Rec. Info Pattern ON/OFFAngle of view for motion picture recording can be checked HistogramVideo Rec Area Pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed Sleep Mode2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO LCD Power Save 1SEC 2SECUSB Mode Reset the file number of the next recording toNo.Reset ResetViera Link Set to match the type of TVTV Aspect OutputDisplay so that they are displayed VerticallySet the language displayed on the screen Demo Demo Mode Stabilizer DemoAuto Demo on OFF Press DISP. to change Recording ModePlayback Mode About the LCD MonitorUsing the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Screen display Set the flash to match the recording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting  Do not cover it with your fingers or other objectsAvailable flash range Available Flash Settings in Recording ModeShutter 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 Towards positive Towards negative Compensating the ExposureUnderexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposureD0 EV J1 EV I1 EV Taking Pictures Using Auto BracketIs set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd pictureRecord pictures that look like dioramas Miniature Effect ModeTaking pictures that match the scene being Recorded Scene ModeThis allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape PortraitSoft Skin SceneryPanorama Shot About 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 stepFood Baby1/Baby2Glass Through PetSunset High SensTaking 3D pictures 3D Photo Mode Technique for taking 3D picturesYou cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Point of recording when registering the face images Face SettingsSelect 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 Display the entry screen Entering TextApplicable modes Using the Rec MenuFor details on Rec menu settings, refer to P38 Picture SizeQuality Settings Description of settingsSensitivity 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 Exposure Settings ON/OFFQuick AF Face RecogResolution Min. Shtr SpeedDigital Zoom Burst Settings Description of settings Number Recordable picturesFlash setting is fixed to ‰ Flash setting is fixed to Œ except forColor Mode AF Assist LampRed-Eye Removal Stamp the year, month, and day StabilizerDate Stamp Clock SetUsing the Motion Picture Menu Rec ModeRec Quality This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically Settings AUTO/OFFContinuous AF Wind CutYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Various methods of playbackOperations performed during slide show Slide ShowDuration or Repeat can be set Changing the slide show settingsSettings Description of settings Duration EffectAbout the categories to be sorted Filtering PlayPress 3/4/2/1 to select the category Then press MENU/SET to setCalendar 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 Effect Creative RetouchUsing the Playback Menu Upload SetSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET to set Upload to the image sharing sites MENU/SET to set Multi settingTitle Edit Select the picture, and then pressText Stamp Baby/Pet Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press MENU/SETPress Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET Face RecognitionIt cannot be restored once divided 100Video Divide Resize 101102 CroppingZoom lever T Enlargement Zoom lever W Reduction 2/1 Move 103 FavoriteSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET Print Set 104To print the date 105Protect 106Face Rec Edit 107Copy 108To connect with an Hdmi mini cable optional Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen109 Connect the camera and a TV110 Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P47 Using Viera Link HdmiWhat is the Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control? 111Automatic input switching Other linked operations Turning the power off112 Select 3D Play in Filtering Play in the Playback Mode. P91 Playing back 3D pictures113 Preparations Set the 3D Playback to 3D. P47114 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures 115Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder 116 Copy the playback image using an AV cable117 Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIOInstall PHOTOfunSTUDIO to the PC Connect camera to PC Copy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIOConnecting to a PC 118PC that can be used 119 Press 3/4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SETOperate the PC Desktop 120Select the destination to upload 121Uploading the images to sharing sites Start up the LUMIXUP.EXE by double-clicking it. P120Printing the Pictures 122Press 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET 123Selecting a single picture and printing it Selecting multiple pictures and printing themNum.of prints Print Settings124 Print with DatePaper Size 125When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper 126Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit Screen Display 127Recording Age P66 128129 130 About the LCD monitorAbout the Lens 131 Disclaimer 132Do not bend or drop the card About the personal informationAbout tripods or unipods When not using the camera for a long period of time133 About the picture data134 Message DisplayFolder cannot be created This battery cannot be used135 Insert SD card again/Try another cardRecording TroubleshootingBattery and power source 136137 Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possible 138Motion picture recording stops in the middle Recording by Panorama Shot is ended before finishing139 LCD monitorFlash Playback 140Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up 141Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black Thumbnail is displayed appears on the screenTV, PC and printer 142Others 143144 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.

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