Wi-Fi

To create a folder that receives images

Create a PC user account [account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 32 characters)] consisting of alphanumeric characters.

An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters.

The name of a destination folder must consist of 20 or less alphanumeric characters.

(For Windows)

Supported OS: WindowsR XP/Windows VistaR/WindowsR 7/WindowsR 8/WindowsR 8.1

Example: Windows 7

1Select a folder you intend to use for receiving, then right-click.

2Select [Properties], then enable sharing of the folder.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.

(For Mac)

Supported OS: OS X v10.5 to v10.9

Example: OS X v10.8

1Select a folder you intend to use for receiving, then click on the items in the following order.

[File] [Get Info]

2Enable sharing of the folder.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.

Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While Recording])

1

Press [Wi-Fi].

 

 

 

2

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

 

 

3

Press 3/4 to select [Send Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET].

4

Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].

Select a function

 

 

5

Press 3/4 to select [Via Network] or [Direct], and then press

Remote Shooting & View

 

 

 

 

 

[MENU/SET].

Send Images While Recording

 

Send Images Stored in the Camera

6

For details on the connection methods, refer to P114.

 

 

 

Press 3/4 to select the PC you want to connect to, and then

Cancel

Select

Set

 

press [MENU/SET].

 

 

 

When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers).

7Press 3/4 to select the destinations folder of the PC, and then press [MENU/SET].

When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, press 2. (P122)

8Take pictures.

To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi]. (P94)

To send an image to another user account, turn off and on the camera.

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DMC-SZ8 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-SZ8 is a compact digital camera designed to deliver high-quality images with portability and ease of use. Featuring a sleek and lightweight design, the SZ8 is ideal for photographers who want to capture moments on the go without the bulk of a larger camera.

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