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Panasonic DMC-SZ8 operating instructions

Models: DMC-SZ8

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Panasonic DMC-SZ8 operating instructions

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F0214YD0 Operating Instructions for advanced featuresContents Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingUsing the Rec Menu Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom110 107114 Wi-Fi Setup Menu 123 Connecting to other equipmentCare of the camera About Condensation When the lens is fogged upDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Flash P49 Lens P6 Names and Functions of Main PartsMicrophone Or PressThis socket is also used when charging Battery Card/Battery door P11 Release lever P11Lens barrel AV OUT/DIGITAL socket P12, 125 Strap eyelet P23Charging the Battery Inserting the Battery Charging Battery indication When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication is displayed on the monitor Outlet or computerSince characteristic swelling may occur Recording still pictures Recording motion pictures When Rec Quality is set to HDRecording conditions by Cipa standard Approx minPlayback time PlaybackDo not touch the connection terminals of the card Inserting and Removing the Card optionalAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Following operations can be performed using this unitBuilt-in Memory CardPreparation Recording Built-in Memory 32 GB 64 GB Quality setting Available recording time when recording motion picturesNumber of recordable pictures Available recording time, etc. by pressing 4. P46Clock is not set when the camera is shipped Setting Date/Time Clock SetPress camera ON/OFF button Press MENU/SET to setChanging the Clock Setting Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Tips for taking good picturesPreventing jitter camera shake Press Mode Press 3/ 4/ 2/ 1 to select the Recording Mode Selecting the Recording ModePress MENU/SET Press Mode Taking pictures using the automatic functionRecording Mode Press the shutter button halfway to focus Scene Detection When taking picturesBacklight Compensation Following menus can be set Changing the settingsAbout the flash P49 Normal Picture Mode Taking pictures with your favourite settingsRange of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode FocusingAF area B SoundPicture Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Recording Motion PicturesApplicable modes About zooming while recording motion pictures Press Press 2/1 to select pictures Playing BackPlaying Back Motion Pictures Operations during Motion Picture PlaybackDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards L W Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TTo delete a single picture Deleting PicturesTo delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures Setting menu items Setting the MenuPress 3/4 to select the menu item and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETUsing the Quick Menu Setting Date/Time About the Setup MenuURL display/USB connection/QR Code display Destination Travel destination areaBrightness Low/u High/s OFFContrast · Saturation Red TintON/OFF Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checkedMonitor Luminance Video Rec Area2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO Monitor Power Save Auto Power OffBrightness of the monitor is lowered EconomySEC SEC Recording or setup settings are reset to the defaultPictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed Built-in memory or card is formatted PALSet the language displayed on the screen About the Monitor Playback ModePress 4 to change Number of recordable pictures Available recording timeRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Using the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Optical ZoomIntelligent Zoom Extra Optical Zoom EZDigital Zoom Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashPress 1 ‰ Applicable modes FlashFeature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is Settings Description of settingsSlow Sync Use of flash is not permittedAvailable Flash Settings in Recording Mode Flash setting Shutter speed Sec Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Available flash range approximationSettings Taking Pictures with the Self-timerProperly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensating the ExposureTowards positive Towards negative UnderexposedPress 3/4 to select image effects and then press Taking Pictures with different image effectsRetro ExpressiveOld Days High KeySepia Low KeyDynamic Monochrome Impressive ArtCross Process High DynamicToy Effect This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour lookSoft Focus Miniature EffectThis effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel One Point Color Star FilterCheck the colour you have set, and then press MENU/SET After confirming the recording direction, press MENU/SET Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot ModeTechnique for Panorama Shot Mode About playback Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Soft Skin PortraitScenery SportsNight Portrait What Is HDR?Night Scenery FoodBaby1/Baby2 Select the items year/month/day Setting MENU/SET SetPet SunsetStarry Sky Setting the shutter speedGlass Through Select a shutter speed of 15 sec., 30 sec. or 60 secFor details on Rec menu settings, refer to P37 Using the Rec MenuPicture Size Sensitivity White Balance Automatic adjustmentAuto White Balance Setting the White Balance manuallyAF Mode About š Face Detection Exposure Settings ON/OFFZoom Approx BurstPictures¢ ApproxAF Assist Lamp Flash setting is fixed to ŒStabilizer Red-Eye RemovalYou can take a picture with date and time of recording Date StampStamp the year, month, and day Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutesFor details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P37 Using the Motion Picture MenuRec Quality Continuous AFYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Various methods of playbackPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowOperations during slide show Setup Changing the slide show settingsEffect Screen effects can be added to picture transitionsAbout the categories to be sorted Category SelectionCategory Recording information e.g. Scene Modes Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search CalendarPress MENU/SET to display a list of pictures Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SETPress 2/ 1 to select a picture, and then press Having Fun with Recorded Pictures Creative RetouchPress 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press MENU/SET For details on Playback menu settings, refer to P37 Using the Playback MenuLocation Logging Creative Retouch Press 2 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET ResizePress 3/4 to select the size, and then press MENU/SET Cropping Protect Copy Use the camera as a wireless LAN device Wi-FiRfunctionBefore Use About the Wi-Fi button About the Wi-Fi connection lampPressing Wi-Fi before connecting to Wi-Fi Pressing Wi-Fi when using a Wi-Fi connectionWhen sending images to PC What you can do with the Wi-Fi functionControlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Installing the smartphone/tablet app Image AppImage App is an application provided by Panasonic OS As of JanuaryConnecting to a smartphone/tablet Operate the smartphone/tablet If you are using an iOS deviceWhen using an Ssid and password to set up a connection If you are using an Android deviceStart Image App. P96 Select QR code Changing the connection method 100On your smartphone/tablet Start Image App. P96 Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet remote recording 101Playing back pictures in the camera SelectSaving images stored in the camera 102Methods for sending and images that can be sent 103Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu On the camera 104On your smartphone/tablet Take pictures105 106 Single settingPress 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SET107 When sending images to PCOn the camera On your PC108 109 110 To transfer images automatically Smart TransferExample of Auto Transfer To perform Smart Transfer, follow the steps below111 Configuring Smart TransferSet the transfer destination Transferring automatically 112Transfer images instantly Set Destination 113Charge Priority Display LogAbout Connections Via Network Connects via a wireless access point114 Direct Your device connects directly to this unitPress 3/4 to select the wireless access point you are Connecting from your house via the networkConnecting to, and press MENU/SET Wireless access point116 Search for available wireless access pointsPress 3/4 to select the encryption type, and press MENU/SET Common KeyEntering Text 117Connection method Description of settings WPS Push-Button To WPS mode118 Press 3/4 to select WPS Push-Button and then press119 Checking the connection detail of the history or favourite 120Remove from Favorite Change the Order Favorite Change the Registered121 About settings for sending imagesImages that can be sent Motion JPEG¢122 Changing the settings for sending imagesSend Images While Recording Send Images Stored in the CameraRestore to Default Wi-Fi Setup Menu123 Change Workgroup Name124 Wi-Fi PasswordDelete Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit125 Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenConnect the camera and a TV 126 127 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on yourTransferring images to a PC 128Press 3/ 4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SET Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PCSelect PictBridgePTP when connecting USB connection cable Connection in the PTP Mode129 About the folder structure of the camera130 Printing the PicturesPress 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Selecting a single picture and printing it 131Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 132 Print SettingsPrint with Date Num.of printsPaper Size 133134 When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit 135 Screen DisplayRecording 136 137 Message DisplayThis battery cannot be used Memory Card Error/This memory card cannot be used138 Insert SD card again/Try another cardNo picture to send 139Connection failed Cannot connect to serverBattery and power source Troubleshooting140 Recording 141Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture 142Motion picture recording stops in the middle Monitor 143Flash 144Playback Flash is not activatedRed part of the recorded image has changed colour to black 145Thumbnail is displayed appears on the screen Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks upGeneral tips for using a Wi-Fi connection About the Wi-Fi functionAbout a wireless access point 146Have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi PC is not recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connection147 Images cannot be transmitted to a PCTransmission of the image fails midway 148Motion picture cannot be transmitted TV, PC and printer 149Others 150Zooming stops instantaneously 151File numbers are not recorded consecutively File numbers are recorded with previously used numbers152 About the monitor 153About the lens 154 155 When uploading images on web servicesDisclaimer 156 When not using the camera for a long period of timeAbout the picture data About tripods or unipods