Panasonic DMC-SZ9 1 2

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Recording

Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash

Applicable modes:

Set the flash to match the recording.

1Press 1 [‰].

2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].

¢1This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the type

of subject and brightness. (P31)

¢2The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is

activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.

[Red-EyeRemoval] (P98) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.

APhoto flash

Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Item Description of settings

[‡]([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it

necessary.

[]([iAuto])¢1

[]

([Auto/

Red-Eye])¢2

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it

necessary.

It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye

phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then

activated again for the actual recording.

•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

[‰]([Forced Flash

On])

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

[]

([Slow Sync./

Red-Eye])¢2

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will

slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark

background will become bright. Simultaneously, it reduces the red-eye

phenomenon.

•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark

background.

[Œ]([Forced Flash

Off]

)

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of flash is

not permitted.

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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 1 2 3 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 Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time Page 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) 2 3 4 further), and take the picture. Page Changing the settings Page Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode) 2 3 4 then press it fully to take the picture. Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. 1X 1 2 Recording Motion Pictures 1 2 button again. Page During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Playing Back 1 2 Page Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1 2 Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture Deleting Pictures 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 Page Page About the LCD Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. E In Recording Mode BD Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. Optical Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: 1 2 Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting * + : ; , / - . 1 9 Page Taking Close-up Pictures 1 2 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 3 then press it fully to take the picture. Compensating the Exposure 1 2 Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket 1 2 the exposure and then press [MENU/SET]. Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) 2 SET]. 3 Page Page [Cross Process] [Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] 1 2 Taking panorama pictures 2 3 4 6 5 7 camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step 3. 8 Technique for Panorama Shot Mode Recording from left to right Page Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded 2 3 [Portrait] [SoftSkin] [Scenery] [Sports] [NightPortrait] [Night Scenery] [Food] [Handheld Night Shot] 1 2 3 4 [Baby1]/[Baby2] [Pet] [Sunset] [HighSens.] [StarrySky] [PhotoFrame] [Glass Through] [3DPhoto Mode] Entering Text 1 2 to end text input. Using the [Rec] Menu [PictureSize] [Quality] [Sensitivity] [White Balance] 1 2 1 2 3 [AFMode] Page [Quick AF] [Face Recog.] Page 5 1 2 3 [i.Exposure] [Min. Shtr Speed] [i.Resolution] [DigitalZoom] [Burst] Page [ColorMode] [AFAssist Lamp] [Red-EyeRemoval] [Stabilizer] [DateStamp] [ClockSet] Using the [Motion Picture] Menu [RecFormat] [RecQuality] AVCHD FHD 50i [Continuous AF] [Wind Cut] Various methods of playback 1 2 3 [SlideShow] Press 3/4 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET]. Page 1 2 [FilteringPlay] 1 2 Page [Calendar] 1 2 3 Having Fun with Recorded Pictures [Auto Retouch] 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 [BeautyRetouch] 6 7 1 [Creative Retouch] 2 3 Using the [Playback] Menu [Location Logging] 1 2 3 4 on pictures, then press [MENU/SET]. 1 2 3 1 4 [Title Edit] 3 [MENU/SET] to set. 1 4 5 3 6 7 8 [Retouch] 1 2 3 4 1 [Resize] 3 1 2 1 2 3 cropped. 4 [Cropping] 1 1 [Favorite] 3 1 4 set. 1 [PrintSet] Page 1 1 [Protect] 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 [Copy] Wi-FiR function Page Page What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Remote Shooting Installing the smartphone/tablet app Image App 1 2 3 4 Page 1 2 3 4 5 Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet 1 2 2 HistoryConnection 3 Page Page Selecting the connection method 1 2 3 Connecting via a wireless access point 1 2 1On the screen displayed in step 1 of If you are not sure about the WPS 2 3 Page Playback on TV 2 3 4 5 1 2 Send Images While Recording 2 4 5 6 7 When sending images to smartphone/tablet Page Press 3/4 to select the item, and press [MENU/SET]. Changing the settings for sending images Page 1 2 1 2 1 Page 2 4 5 6 7 8 When sending images to WEB Service 2 4 5 6 7 8 When sending images to AV device Send Images Stored in the Camera Page Page Page Page Page Page Page To transfer images automatically 2 3 4 5 6 7 Configuring [Smart Transfer] 1 2 Performing smart transfer 1 2 3 4 Page Using LUMIX CLUB 3 4 5 6 7 9 3 4 5 6 3 1 2 Page Page How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu 2 1 2 Page Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 1 2 3 1 HDMI micro cable (optional) (P170). 2 3 Using VIERALink (HDMI) Page Playing back 3D pictures 1 2 Page Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC About the supplied software 1 2 3 4 1 (supplied). 2 3 AVCHD DCIM 100_PANA MISC 101_PANA 999_PANA P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG PRIVATE Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder 1 2 3 Printing the Pictures 1 (supplied). 2 1 2 3 1 2 Print Settings Page Screen Display R8 Page Cautions for Use Page Page Page Page Page Message Display Page Page Page Troubleshooting Battery and power source Recording Page LCD monitor Flash Playback Page About the Wi-Fi function Page Page TV, PC and printer Page Others