Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Installation and service instructions

Panaso C
Basic Owner's Manual
Digital Camera
Mo_e_No.DMC-SZ7
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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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.
Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
_ed From Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No,
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.
!! _ A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have _:
_' /_ '_ purchased. Please call 1-800-S-BATTERY for information on how
ii: _ to recycle this battery.
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
•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 identification marking
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ]
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•About the battery pack
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 (+ and ) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodet, 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.
• 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.
I Warning I
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or
incinerate.
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•About the AC adaptor (supplied)
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.
•Do not obstruct this unit's ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, and similar items.
•Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• Inthe US.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 US.A or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
• Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1 : optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
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 celt phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures andlor sound.
• Recorded data may bedamaged, 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). 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.
Information about the software used by this product can be viewed by pressing[MENU/SET], selecting [Setup] _ [Version Disp.], and then pressing [MENU/SET].
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-If you see this symbol-
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.
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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
Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) ............................................................. 13
Installing supplied software ...................................................................................... 14
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 15
Digital Camera Accessory System ........................................................................... 17
• 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 carefut of
condensation since it causes tens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog wilt
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 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 in
Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about
obtaining replacement parts.
1
DMW-BCK7PP
K1HY08YY0025
5
VFC4297
VSK0768
4
VFF0932
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12 34 5 6
8 9 10
22 23
24
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 1819
1 Motion picture button 13 Charging lamp
2 Shutter button 14 REC/PLAY switch
3 Camera ON/OFF switch 15 Strap eyelet
4 Flash • Be sure to attach the strap when
5 Microphone using the camera to ensure that you
6 Speaker will not drop it.
• Be careful not to cover the speaker 16 Cursor buttons
with your finger. Doing so may make 17 [DISP.] button
sound difficult to hear. 18 [MENU/SET] button
7 Zoom lever 19 [Q.MENU]t['_/:_3] (Delete/Cancel)
8 Lens button
9 Lens barrel 20 [HDMI] socket
10 Self-timer indicator 21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
AF Assist Lamp 22 Tripod receptacle
11 LCD monitor 23 Card/Battery door
12 [MODE] button 24 Release lever
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and Removing the Card "}
(optional)/the Battery
• Checkthatthisunitis turnedoff.
• We recommendusinga Panasoniccard.
_ Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow and open the card/battery
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonie batteries
(DMW-BCK7PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
_Battery: careful about the
Being
battery orientation, insert all the way
until you hear a locking sound and
then check that it is locked by lever _).
Pull the lever _) in 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.
(_): Do nottouch theconnection terminals of the card.
O: Close the card/battery door.
_:Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent O
swallowing.
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Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and
battery.
• 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 '_Cto 30 _'C(50 '_Fto
86 _'F)].
•Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera. I
• Check that this unit is turned off. I
Connect the AC adaptor _ (supplied) and this camera with the USB
connection cable _ (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor _ (supplied)
into the power outlet.
@ To power outlet
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other
than the supplied USB connection cable may cause a malfunction.
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
mAbout the charging lamp (@)
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Charging time: Approx. 180 min)
•About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP,
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_ Slide the REC/PLAY switch to O
[O] and then turn the camera
on,
• The clock is not set when the camera
is shipped. Set the date and time
before using the camera.
_ ress 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.
I_]: Taking pictures with automatic settings.
ItS: Take pictures with your own settings.
_: Take pictures to make them look like a diorama. (also known as Tilt Shift Focus)
SCN: Take pictures according to scene.
3D: Takes a 3D picture.
•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 with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes
59 seconds. (excluding when [SH] is set)
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
Also, motion pictures recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. Given this constraint, the
maximum length of continuous recording in [FHD] is approximately 24 minutes 43 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])
Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [_],
• Press _1 or I_ to setect the picture.
• Deleting Pictures
Select the picture, and then press [_'_/_],
• Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
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g the Owner's Manua_ "i
ormat)
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
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's
Manual (supplied).
Click the [Owner's Manual].
Select the desired language and
then click [Owner's Manual] to
install.
_) Toreturn tothe install menu.
Double 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 (_) and 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 Web Site.
http:llget.adobe.comlreaderlotherversionsl
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• The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.
- PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7)
- LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vistal7)
(This wilt only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
• Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
_ Check the environment of PC.
your
•Operating environment of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 AE"
-OS:
Windows (_ XP (32bit) SP3,
Windows Vista d_)(32bit) SP2,
Windows (_ 7 (32bit/64bit) and SP1
-CPU:
Pentium ® III 500 MHz or higher (Windows dR)XP),
Pentium ® III 800 MHz or higher (Windows Vistad_)),
Pentium (_) III 1 GHz or higher (Windows dR)7)
- Display:
1024x768 pixels or more (1920x 1080 pixels or more recommended)
- RAM:
512 MB or more (Windows d_)XP/Windows Vistad_)),
1 GB or more (Windows d_)7 32bit),
2 GB or more (Windows d_)7 64bit)
- Free hard disk space:
450 MB or more for installing software
• Refer to the operating instructions of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (PDF) for further
operating environment.
_ Insert the CD-ROM with the software.
supplied
• When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
_ Click on [Applications] on menu.
the the install
_ Click on [Recommended Installation].
the
• Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
• The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
• "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" is not compatible with Mac.
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Digital Camera:
Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 5.1 V
Camera effective 14,100,000 pixels
pixels
Image sensor
Lens
Image stabilizer
Focus range
Shutter system
Minimum
Illumination
Shutter speed
Exposure (AE)
Metering mode
LCD monitor
Microphone
Speaker
Recording media
1/2.33" MOS sensor, total pixel number 15,300,000 pixels,
Primary color filter
Optical 10x zoom, f 4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 25 mm to 250 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F5.9 (Tele)
Optical method
Normal 50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet)
(Tele) to
[9x is 2 m (6.6 feet) to _]
Macro/ 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet)
Intelligent auto/ (Tele) to
Motion picture [9 x is 2 m (6.6 feet) to _]
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above
settings.
Electronic shutter+ Mechanical shutter
Approx. 8 Ix (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is
1/30th of a second)
8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
Auto (Program AE)
Multiple
3.0" TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Stereo
Monaural
Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
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Recording file format
Still Picture JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system",
based on "Exif 2.3" standard)/DPOF corresponding/MPO
Motion pictures AVCHD/MP4
Audio compression AVCHD: Dolby Digital (2ch)
format MP4: AAC (2ch)
Interface
Digital "USB 2.0" (High Speed)
Analog video NTSC
Audio Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[HDMI] MiniHDMI TypeC
Dimensions Approx. 99.0 mm (W)x 59.4 mm (H)x21.0 mm (D)
(excluding the [3.9"(W) x 2.4"(H) x 0.9"(D)]
projecting parts)
Mass (weight} Approx. 133 gi0.30 Ib (with card and battery)
Approx. 116 g/0.26 Ib (excluding card and battery)
Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
temperature
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768):
Information for your safety
Input: _ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCK7PP):
Information for your safety
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DMW-BCK7
DMW-AVC1
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30
RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDU32GU1K
RP-SDU16GU1K
RP-SDU08GU1K
RP-SDU04GU1K
RP-SDL16GU1K
RP-SDL08GU1K
RP-SDL04GU1K
RP-SDL02GU1K
BatteryPack
AVCable
HDMIminiCable
Class1064GBSDXCMemoryCard
Class1032GBSDHCMemoryCard
Class1016GBSDHCMemoryCard
Class108GBSDHCMemoryCard
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
Product numbers correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change.
• NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local
dealer.
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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dotby Laboratories.
Dolby and the doubte-D symbol are trademarks of Dotby Laboratories.
• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
• VlERA LinkTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
• EZ Sync TM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
• HDAVl Controt TM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.,
used under license therefrom.
• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks ofApple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• This product uses "DynaFont" from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered
trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or
product concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC
Standard ("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer
engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video
3rovider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any
other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpe,qla.com.
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DIGITAL I
STEREO CREATOR QuickTime
Panasonic
Panasonic Canada Inc.
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Mississauga, Ontario
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[phone]
www.panaeonic.ca
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