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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分
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.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
For USA and Puerto Rico assist
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 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 Pur
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 Information for Your Safety 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 identification marking Pro
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 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 r
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. 1 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu. 2 Press 3/ 4 to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET]. Contains FCC ID: VPYLBWL DMC-SZ5 ∫ 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 sp
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 ∫ 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. 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 ou
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 Contents Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 3 Before Use .................................................................................................................... 7 Standard Accessories.................................................................................................. 8 Names and Functions of Main Parts ..............................
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 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 1 2 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 AC Adaptor Can be used for charging and DMW-BCK7PP VSK0768 playback. 3 USB Connection Cable 3 4 CD-ROM • Software K1HY08YY0015 • Owner’s Manual for advanced features Install o
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 Names and Functions of Main Parts 12341 5 6 7 12 13 14 156 21 8910 11 22 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 1 Motion picture button 19 [MENU/SET] button 2 Shutter button 20 [Q.MENU]/[ ] (Delete/Cancel) 3 Power button button 4Flash 21 Strap eyelet 5 Microphone • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you 6 Speaker will not drop it. • Be careful not to cover the speaker 22 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket with your finger. Doin
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction 1 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. Battery: Being careful about the 2 battery orientation, insert all the way until
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 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 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF)]. • Check that this unit is turned off. Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC adaptor A (supplied) or a PC B. C To power outlet D USB connection c
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 Sequence of operations Press power button. 1 • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera. Press the shutter button halfway 2 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.
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 ∫ 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.
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 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. Press and hold [Wi-Fi]. 1 Wi-Fi • The screen that notifies that the camera is waiting to get connected with a smartphone is displayed. Start up “
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 ∫ Operations you can perform on a smartphone • Read the [Help] in the “LUMIX LINK” menu for further details on how to operate. 100-0001 9 1/9 ¢ 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 You can play back images in the camera on a sma
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 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 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s 1 Manual (supplied). Click the [Owner’s Manual]. 2 Select the desired language and 3 then click [Owner’s Manual] to install. A To return
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 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. Check the environment of your PC. 1 • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.4 SE” – OS: R Windows XP (32bit) SP3,
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 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
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 [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 des
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DMC-SZ5P-VQT4J93_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１２年７月５日 木曜日 午前１０時４０分 Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. • Check “Troubleshooting” in the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. 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. • The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. • If you leave the
