Panasonic DMC-SZ10 User Manual

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Functions and settings can be changed using 3/4/2/1 and[MENU/SET]. (Some functions and settings will not be availablefor selection depending on the Recording Mode.)∫ [Picture Size]A picture taken with the camera is saved as picture data of up to approximately 16 million pixels.The smaller the number of pixels is, the greater the number of recordable pictures will be.∫ [Sensitivity]This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enablespictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.∫ [AF Mode]This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.∫ [Date Stamp]You can take a picture with date and time of recording.Using the ZoomTo make subjects appear further away use (Wide):Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.To make subjects appear closer use (Tele):Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.Optical ZoomZooms in without deteriorating the image quality.Maximum magnification: 12kExtended Optical Zoom (EZ)This function works when any of the picture sizes indicated with is selected.You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality.Maximum magnification: 27k(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on[Picture Size] setting.)Intelligent ZoomEnabled when [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing thedeterioration of the image quality.Digital ZoomThis function works when [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up tofour times the original zoom magnification.Changing Functions and Settings3(È) The exposure compensation setting screen is displayed.4(DISP.)Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.Recordablepictures Recordable time No display Guideline• The guideline is used for balancing the composition. (This is not displayed duringplayback)2(ë) The Self-Timer setting screen is displayed.[ ]([10sec.])/[ ]([2sec.])/[OFF]1(‰)The flash setting screen is displayed.[‡]([Auto])/[ ]([iAuto])/[ ]([Auto/Red-Eye])/[‰]([Forced Flash On])/[ ]([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])/[Œ]([Forced Flash Off])The menu screen is displayed.This operation is also available during playback.Menus convenient for taking picturesSave location 16 M (4:3) 3 M (4:3) 0.3 M (4:3)Built-in Memory (Approx. 80 MB) 8 80 350Card (8 GB) 830 7900 34200[100] [1600]Recording location(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is darkShutter speed Slow FastNoise Less IncreasedJitter of the subject Increased LessSettings Description of settings[š] ([FaceDetection])The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max.12 areas)[ ] ([9-Area]) Up to 9 points for each AF area can be focused.[Ø] ([1-Area]) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center ofthe screen.Settings Description of settings[W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day.[WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.[OFF] —5 R 1m10s