Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Installation and service instructions

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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.
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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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