Panasonic DMC-SZ5 Using the Zoom

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Recording

Using the Zoom

Applicable modes:

You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes

in wide angle.

Extra Optical Zoom works except when the maximum recordable pixels are set. This function

allows you to take a picture with additional enlargement without deteriorating the image quality.

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the

Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

Contents

Main Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Recording Playback/Editing Wi-Fi Page Care of the camera Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts Page Charging the Battery 1 2 3 Page Page Page Page Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Page Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) 1 2 3 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Page Page Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time Page Page Tips for taking good pictures Preventing jitter (camera shake) Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Selecting the Recording Mode 2 3 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: 2 then press [MENU/SET]. 3 4 further), and take the picture. Page Changing the settings Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode) 2 3 4 Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. 1X 1 2 Recording Motion Pictures Applicable modes: 1 picture button. 2 Page During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2 or 1. Selecting a picture Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). Playing Back Motion Pictures Deleting Pictures 1 2 3 4 Setting the Menu 1 Setting menu items 2 3 4 1 2 About the Setup Menu Page 1 2 Page Page Page Page Page About the LCD Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. Using the Zoom Types of zooms The zoom functions below can also be used to further increase the zoom magnification. Screen display Page Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: Set the flash to match the recording. 1 2 Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Page * + : ; , / - . 1 9 Page Taking Close-up Pictures Applicable modes: 1 2 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: 3 then press it fully to take the picture. Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: 1 2 and then press [MENU/SET]. Record pictures that look like dioramas Effect Mode) Recording Mode: 2 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded 2 3 [Portrait] [SoftSkin] [Scenery] Page 5 Page [Sports] [NightPortrait] [Food] [Night Scenery] 1 2 3 4 [Baby1]/[Baby2] [Pet] [Sunset] [HighSens.] [Glass Through] [PhotoFrame] Entering Text 1 2 SET] to register. 3 [MENU/SET] to end text input. Using the [Rec] Menu Applicable modes: [PictureSize] Applicable modes: [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: [White Balance] 1 2 Applicable modes: [AFMode] Page Page Applicable modes: [DigitalZoom] Applicable modes: [i.Exposure] [i.Resolution] Applicable modes: [Burst] Page Applicable modes: [ColorMode] [AFAssist Lamp] Applicable modes: [Red-EyeRemoval] [Stabilizer] Applicable modes: [DateStamp] [ClockSet] Using the [Motion Picture] Menu Applicable modes: [Continuous AF] Applicable modes: [RecQuality] Page 2 3 [SlideShow] 1 then press [MENU/SET]. Page The images sorted into the category or images set as favourite are played back. About the categories to be sorted It will be sorted as following when [Category Selection] is set. [FilteringPlay] Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. * , . 1 [Calendar] 2 recorded on the selected date. Having Fun with Recorded Pictures [Auto Retouch] 1 2 Using the [Playback] Menu [Location Logging] 1 2 3 on pictures, then press [MENU/SET]. 1 2 3 1 [Upload Set] 3 [MENU/SET] to set. 1 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 [Video Divide] 1 2 SET]. 3 4 1 2 [Resize] 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 [Favorite] 3 1 4 set. 1 [PrintSet] Page 1 1 [Protect] 3 1 2 [Copy] What you can do with the Wi-FiR function Page Wi-Fi function Setting up the connection with [Wi-Fi Wizard] Proceed with the setting by following the on-screen instructions. Smartphone operations 1 2 1 2 3 4 Page Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 Preparation before sending images 1 2 1 2 1 Page 1 2 3 4 Page To send images 1 2 3 1 2 To change the settings Page To display picture on a TV wirelessly Select [Wireless TV Playback] in the [Wi-Fi] menu. (P41) 2 3 To print pictures wirelessly Select [Wireless Print] in the [Wi-Fi] menu. (P41) 2 3 To transfer images automatically 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 Page How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu 2 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 Page Page 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 2 3 Press [DISP.]. 4 Enter the desired device name. 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 [External AV device] 2 3 [Wi-Fi Button] 2 3 4 [Wi-Fi Password] 5 2 3 2 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 1 2 3 Page Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 1 (supplied/optional). 2 3 Page Page 1 2 Upload images to the WEB service using the upload tool LUMIX Image Uploader Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder 1 2 3 Printing the Pictures 1 optional). 2 Page 1 2 3 1 2 Print Settings Page Screen Display R8 Page Cautions for Use Page Page Page Page Message Display Page Page Troubleshooting Battery and power source Recording Page LCD monitor Flash Playback Page Page About the Wi-Fi function Page Page TV, PC and printer Page Others