Panasonic DMC-SZ5K Installation and service instructions

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ5
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed
instructions on
the operation of
this camera are contained in
“Owner’s Manual for advanced
features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on
your PC to read it.
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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until
2012/10/25
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag
located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your
convenient camera information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital
Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this
Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose
of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
-If you see this symbol-
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how
to recycle this battery.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Use only the recommended accessories.
•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting
to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-SZ5
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
2 Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations] , and press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBWL
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals (iand j) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
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∫About the AC adaptor (supplied)
∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (supplied)/AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP: optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit
on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power
supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 3
Before Use .................................................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories.................................................................................................. 8
Names and Functions of Main Parts .......................................................................... 9
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 10
Charging the Battery...................................................................................................11
Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 12
Smartphone operations............................................................................................. 14
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) ............................................................. 16
Installing supplied software...................................................................................... 17
Message Display ........................................................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 20
Specifications............................................................................................................. 23
Digital Camera Accessory System........................................................................... 26
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form .................................................................... 27
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).................................... 28
Before Use
∫Care of the camera
•Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
∫About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2012. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery
in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 AC Adaptor
Can be used for charging and
playback.
3 USB Connection Cable
4 CD-ROM
•Software
•Owner’s Manual for advanced features
Install on your PC before use.
5 Hand Strap
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in
the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on
the built-in memory when you are not
using a card.
•For information about optional accessories,
refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory
System”.
•If any accessories are lost, customers should
contact Panasonic’s parts department at
1-800-833-9626 for further information about
obtaining replacement parts.
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 Motion picture button
2 Shutter button
3 Power button
4Flash
5 Microphone
6 Speaker
•Be careful not to cover the speaker
with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to hear.
7Wi-Fi
RTransmitter
8 Zoom lever
9Lens
10 Lens barrel
11 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
12 LCD monitor
13 [MODE] button
14 Charging lamp
Wi-Fi connection lamp
15 [Wi-Fi] button
16 [(] (Playback) button
17 Cursor buttons
18 [DISP.] button
19 [MENU/SET] button
20 [Q.MENU]/[ ] (Delete/Cancel)
button
21 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when
using the camera to ensure that you
will not drop it.
22 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
•This socket is also used when
charging the battery.
23 Tripod mount
•A tripod with a screw length of
5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may
damage this unit if attached.
24 Card/Battery door
25 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP: optional), ensurethat
the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC10: optional) and AC
adaptor are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).
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Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow and open the card/battery
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BCK7PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Battery: Being careful about the
battery orientation, insert all the way
until you hear a locking sound and
then check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever Ain the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a “click” while being careful
about the direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the
card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
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Charging the Battery
•The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors [10 o C to 30 o C (50 o F to 86 o F)].
Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC
adaptor A(supplied) or a PC B.
CTo power outlet
DUSB connection cable (supplied)
When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper
connections may cause malfunctions.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
•Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) or the USB connection cable (supplied/optional) with
other devices.
•Check that this unit is turned off.
∫About the charging lamp (E)
Lit red: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Charging time: Approx. 180 min)
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Sequence of operations
1Press power button.
•The clock is not set when the camera is
shipped. Set the date and time before
using the camera.
2Press the shutter button halfway
to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.
∫Selecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE] to select the Recording Mode.
¦: Take pictures with automatic settings.
!: Take pictures with your own settings.
: Take pictures to make them look like a diorama. (also known as Tilt Shift Focus)
Û: Take pictures according to scene.
: This mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned
and make their skin tones look healthier.
: Take a portrait emphasizing the skin softness.
: This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
: You can take panorama pictures.
: You can take pictures of a fast-moving subject.
: This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near
real-life brightness.
: This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
: This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without
being affected by the ambient light.
: These take pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the
flash, the light from it is weaker than usual.
: You can set your pet’s birthday and name.
: This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun.
: This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take
pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms.
: This mode is best suited for taking pictures through clear glass.
: Record the image with a frame around it.
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∫Recording Motion Pictures
Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
•Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds. The
maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
∫Setting the Menu
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording function,
camera settings, and other settings.
∫Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Press [(].
•Press 2or 1to select the picture.
∫Deleting Pictures
Select the picture, and then press [ ].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
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Smartphone operations
You can operate the camera from a smartphone by connecting these two devices via
Wi-Fi.
•The connection requires the smartphone application “LUMIX LINK”.
•Refer to the “Wi-Fi connection guide” for the installation of “LUMIX LINK” and the connection
with a smartphone.
1Press and hold [Wi-Fi].
•The screen that notifies that the camera is
waiting to get connected with a smartphone
is displayed.
2Start up “LUMIX LINK” on your
smartphone.
•When the connection is complete, images stored in this
unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
Wi-Fi
LUMIX LINK
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∫Operations you can perform on a smartphone
•Read the [Help] in the “LUMIX LINK” menu for further details on how to operate.
¢The screen differs depending on the operating system.
Feature Description of functions
Wireless shooting You can record images with this camera through
controls on your smartphone.
•Recorded images are saved in the camera.
Playing back images on a
smartphone screen You can play back images in the camera on a smartphone screen.
Saving images on a
smartphone You can save images in the camera to a smartphone.
Uploading photos on SNS
(Social Networking
Service)
You can upload images in the camera or a smartphone
to SNS.
Setting the menu items You can set the camera’s menu items on a smartphone.
Recording location
information Using the location information function of a smartphone, you can record location information onto the images
taken by the camera.
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Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM.
Install it on your PC to read it.
∫For Windows
1Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s
Manual (supplied).
2Click the [Owner’s Manual].
3Select the desired language and
then click [Owner’s Manual] to
install.
ATo return to the install menu.
4Double-click the “Owner’s Manual”
shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to
browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied), click Band then follow
the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7)
•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from
the following website.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
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Installing supplied software
•The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.
–PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.4 SE (Windows XP/Vista/7)
–LoiLoScope 30-day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
•Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
1Check the environment of your PC.
•Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.4 SE”
–OS:
WindowsRXP (32bit) SP3,
Windows VistaR(32bit) SP2,
WindowsR7 (32bit/64bit) and SP1
–CPU:
PentiumRIII 500 MHz or higher (WindowsRXP),
PentiumRIII 800 MHz or higher (Windows VistaR),
PentiumRIII 1 GHz or higher (WindowsR7)
–Display:
1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended)
–RAM:
512 MB or more (WindowsRXP/Windows VistaR),
1 GB or more (WindowsR7 32bit),
2 GB or more (WindowsR7 64bit)
–Free hard disk space:
450 MB or more for installing software
•Refer to the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF) for further
operating environment.
2Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
•When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
3Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.
4Click on the [Recommended Installation].
•Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
Note
•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
•“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” is not compatible with Mac.
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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some
cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted]
•Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
>Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.
[Built-in memory full]/[Memory card full]/[Not enough space on built-in memory]/
[Not enough memory on the card]
•There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.
•When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[Memory card error.
This card cannot be used in this camera.
Format this card?]
•It is a format that cannot be used with this unit.
>Insert a different card and try again.
>Reformat on this unit after saving necessary data using a PC, etc. Data will be deleted.
[Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error]
•This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.
>Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or Panasonic.
[Insert SD card again]/[Try another card]
•An error has occurred accessing the card.
>Insert the card again.
>Insert a different card.
[This battery cannot be used]
•Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine
Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic.
•If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects.
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[Failed to connect wireless access point]/[Connection failed]/[No destination
found]
•Check following regarding the wireless access point.
>The wireless access point information set on this camera is wrong. Check the
authentication type, encryption type, and encryption key.
>Power of the wireless access point is not turned on.
>Setting of the wireless access point is not supported by this unit.
•Check the network setting of the destination.
•Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a wireless access point.
Check other devices that are connected to the wireless access point and devices that use
the 2.4 GHz band.
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures.
•Check “Troubleshooting” in the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”.
•The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.
•If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
>Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Auto Power Off].
•Insert the battery securely all the way in.
•Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
>Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase available space in the memory.
•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large
capacity card.
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the
[Setup] menu.
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
Card/battery door does not close.
Recording
The picture cannot be recorded.
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