Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Technical specifications

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on

the operation of this camera are

contained in “Operating

Instructions for advanced features

(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install

it on your PC to read it.

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-SZ7

until

2012/01/13

VQT3Y98

F1211MR0

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital

Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for

future reference. 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 these Operating Instructions.

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.

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.

•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 Location

Digital Camera Bottom

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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.

∫About the AC adaptor (supplied)

•The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is

always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

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 or

incinerate.

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.

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∫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), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell),

immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre

on 132600.

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). 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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Contents

Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 2

Before Use .................................................................................................................... 6

Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 7

Names and Functions of Main Parts .......................................................................... 8

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......................................... 9

Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 10

Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 11

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) .................................................. 12

Installing supplied software...................................................................................... 13

Specifications............................................................................................................. 14

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 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

•Operating Instructions 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.

•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service

Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.

(You can purchase the accessories

separately.)

VFC4297

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DMW-BCK7E VSK0776

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 Motion picture button

2 Shutter button

3 Camera ON/OFF switch

4Flash

5 Microphone

6 Speaker

•Be careful not to cover the speaker

with your finger. Doing so may make

sound difficult to hear.

7 Zoom lever

8Lens

9 Lens barrel

10 Self-timer indicator

AF Assist Lamp

11 LCD monitor

12 [MODE] button

13 Charging lamp

14 REC/PLAY switch

15 Strap eyelet

•Be sure to attach the strap when

using the camera to ensure that you

will not drop it.

16 Cursor buttons

17 [DISP.] button

18 [MENU/SET] button

19 [Q.MENU]/[ ] (Delete/Cancel)

button

20 [HDMI] socket

21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

22 Tripod receptacle

23 Card/Battery door

24 Release lever

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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.

Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow and open the card/battery

door.

•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries

(DMW-BCK7E).

•If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: 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.

1: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

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 oC to 30 oC).

Connect the AC adaptor A(supplied) and this camera with the USB

connection cable B(supplied), and insert the AC adaptor A(supplied)

into the power outlet.

CTo 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.

∫About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7E.

•Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.

•Check that this unit is turned off.

∫About the charging lamp (D)

On: Charging.

Off: Charging has completed. (Charging time: Approx. 180 min)

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