Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-SZ9
Please read these instructions carefully before using
this product, and save this manual for future use.
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 assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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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
Product
Location
Digital Camera
Bottom
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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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 radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting
to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Panasonic
DMC-SZ9
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1
2
Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBVX532
DMC-SZ9
∫ 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 (i and j) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, 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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) 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.
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 outside of the U.S.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 or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional).
Part number: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (5 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 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)/AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP: optional). 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.
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Contents
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
Remote Shooting ....................................................................................................... 14
• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App” ............................................. 14
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet..................................................................... 15
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)............................... 17
• Playing back pictures in the camera................................................................... 17
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) ............................................................. 18
Installing supplied software...................................................................................... 19
Specifications............................................................................................................. 20
Digital Camera Accessory System ........................................................................... 23
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form .................................................................... 24
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).................................... 25
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 2013. These may be subject to change.
1
Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery
in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
AC Adaptor
Can be used for charging and
playback.
USB Connection Cable
CD-ROM
• Software
• Owner’s Manual for advanced features
Install on your PC before use.
Hand Strap
1
3
5
2
2
DMW-BCL7PP
K1HY08YY0032
VFC4297
VSK0768
VFF1138
4
3
4
5
• 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 should
contact Panasonic’s parts department at
1-800-833-9626 for further information about
obtaining replacement parts.
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 2 3 4 5
6
10 11 12 131415
7
8
9
21
22
16 17 18 19 20
23
24
25 26
1
2
3
4
5
6
Motion picture button
Shutter button
Flash
Camera [ON/OFF] button
Microphone
Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
Zoom lever
18 [DISP.] button
19 [MENU/SET] button
20 [Q.MENU] button/
[
] (Delete/Cancel) button
21 [HDMI] socket
• Do not connect with any cable other
than an HDMI micro cable
(RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing so
may cause malfunction.
7
8
9
Lens
Lens barrel
22 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
• This socket is also used when
charging the battery.
10 LCD monitor
11 [(] (Playback) button
12 Charging lamp
23 Tripod mount
• A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more may damage this
unit if attached.
Wi-Fi® connection lamp
13 Speaker
• Be careful not to cover the speaker
with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to hear.
24 Card/Battery door
25 DC coupler cover
• When using an AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP: optional), ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC13: optional) and AC
adaptor are used.
14 [Wi-Fi] button
15 Strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach the strap when
using the camera to ensure that you
will not drop it.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).
26 Release lever
16 [MODE] button
17 Cursor buttons
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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-BCL7PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the
battery orientation, securely insert it
all the way in, and then check that it is
locked by the lever A.
To remove the battery, move the lever
A in the direction of the arrow.
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
• The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCL7PP.
• 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
o
C to 30
o
C (50
o
F 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 cable (supplied)
∫ About the charging lamp (E)
Lit red: Charging.
Off:
Charging has completed. (Charging time: Approx. 150 min)
When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper
connections may cause malfunctions.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
• Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) or the USB connection cable (supplied) with other
devices.
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Sequence of operations
Press camera [ON/OFF] button.
• The clock is not set when the camera
is shipped. Set the date and time
before using the camera.
Press the shutter button
halfway to focus and then
press it fully to take the picture.
∫ Recording Motion Pictures
1
Start recording by pressing the
motion picture button.
2
Stop the recording by pressing the
motion picture button again.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures
continuously with [FHD/60i] in [AVCHD] is
29 minutes 59 seconds.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures
continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes
59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
You can check the recordable time on the
screen. (For [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format,
the file size is large and so the recordable
time will drop below 29 minutes
59 seconds.)
∫ Selecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE] to select the Recording Mode.
¦: Take pictures with automatic settings.
!: Take pictures with your own settings.
:
Record while checking the image effect.
: This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
Û: Take pictures according to scene.
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∫ Playing Back Pictures
Press [(].
• Press 2/1 to select the picture.
∫ Deleting Pictures
Select the picture, and then press [
• Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is
deleted by selecting [Yes].
].
∫ 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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Remote Shooting
You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone/tablet.
You need to install “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet.
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App”
The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic that allows your smartphone/
tablet to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible LUMIX.
For AndroidTM apps
1.1 or higher
Android 2.2~Android 4.2¢
For iOS apps
Version
OS
iOS 4.3~iOS 6.0
1
2
3
4
Connect your Android
device to a network.
Select “Google Play
Store”.
Enter “Image App” into the
search box.
1
Connect the iOS device to
the network.
Select “App Store ”.
Enter “Image App” into the
search box.
Select “Image App” and
install it.
TM
SM
2
3
Installation
procedure
4
Select “Image App” and
install it.
• The icon will be added to
the menu.
• The icon will be added to
the menu.
• The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone/tablet
being used. For compatible devices, see the following support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
• When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
¢
Connecting to this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct] requires Android OS 4.0 or higher and Wi-Fi
Direct™ support.
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Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
Preparations:
• Install the “Image App” in advance. (P14)
Press [Wi-Fi].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection],
and then press [MENU/SET].
• When connecting with the setting you used before, you
can select the connection destination from
[History Connection] or [Favorite Connection].
Press 3/4 to select [Remote Shooting], and
then press [MENU/SET].
• The information (SSID and password) required for
directly connecting your smartphone/tablet to this unit is
displayed.
• To change the connection method, press [DISP.], and
then select the connection method. For details, refer to
“Changing the connection method”.
On your smartphone/tablet
(The default connection method is set to [Manual Connection].)
On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the
Wi-Fi function.
Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the sceen of
this unit, and then enter the password.
Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet. (P14)
• When the connection is complete, live images being captured by the camera are
displayed on the smartphone/tablet.
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∫ Changing the connection method
• When connecting with [Via Network]
(On the camera)
1
2
Press 3/4 to select [Via Network], and then press [MENU/SET].
Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set.
(On your smartphone/tablet)
3
4
5
On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the Wi-Fi function.
Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set.
Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet. (P14)
• When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection]
(On the camera)
1
Press 3/4 to select [Direct], and then press [MENU/SET].
Connection method
Description of settings
1
2
Set the device to Wi-Fi DirectTM mode.
Press 3/4 to select [Wi-Fi Direct] and then press
[MENU/SET].
[Wi-Fi Direct]
3
Press 3/4 to select the device to connect to, and then
press [MENU/SET].
• Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
[WPS (Push-Button)]
1
Press 3/4 to select [WPS (Push-Button)] and then press
[MENU/SET].
2
Set the device to WPS mode.
• You can wait longer for a connection by pressing the [DISP.]
button on this unit.
[WPS Connection]
[WPS (PIN code)]
1
Press 3/4 to select [WPS (PIN code)] and then press
[MENU/SET].
2
Enter the PIN code of the device into this unit.
(On your smartphone/tablet)
Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet. (P14)
2
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Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
Select [
] on the smartphone/tablet.
• The recorded images are saved in the camera.
• Motion pictures cannot be recorded.
• Some settings are not available.
• The screen differs depending on the operating system.
Playing back pictures in the camera
Select [
] on a smartphone/tablet.
• You can save pictures on the smartphone/tablet.
• Motion pictures cannot be played back.
• You can send pictures to a WEB service, etc.
• The screen differs depending on the operating system.
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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
Manual (supplied).
Click the [Owner’s Manual].
Select the desired language and
then click [Owner’s Manual] to
install.
A To return to the 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).
• You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from
the following website.
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Installing supplied software
• The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.
– PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)
– LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)
(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.
• For details about information such as the operating environment or operating
method, refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” or the
operating instructions for the respective software programs.
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
• When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.
Click on the [Recommended Installation].
• Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
Note
• The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
• “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” and “LoiLoScope” are not compatible with Mac.
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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera:
Information for your safety
Power Source:
DC 5.1 V
Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording)
0.9 W (When playing back)
Camera effective
pixels
16,100,000 pixels
Image sensor
1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number 17,500,000 pixels,
Primary color filter
Lens
Optical 10k zoom, fl4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 25 mm to 250 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F5.9 (Tele)
Image stabilizer
Focus range
Optical method
Normal
50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet)
(Tele) to ¶
[9k 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
[9k is 2 m (6.6 feet) to ¶]
Scene Mode
There may be differences in the above
settings.
Shutter system
Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Minimum
Illumination
Approx. 10 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is
1/30th of a second)
Shutter speed
4 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds
Exposure (AE)
Metering mode
LCD monitor
Auto (Program AE)
Multiple
3.0q TFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Microphone
Speaker
Stereo
Monaural
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Recording media
Built-in Memory (Approx. 60 MB)/SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
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
format
AVCHD: Dolby Digital (2ch)
MP4: AAC (2ch)
Interface
Digital
“USB 2.0” (High Speed)
NTSC
Analog video
Audio
Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[HDMI]
MicroHDMI TypeD
Dimensions
Approx. 96.5 mm (W)k56.8 mm (H)k21.2 mm (D)
[3.8q(W)k2.23q(H)k0.83q(D)]
(excluding the
projecting parts)
Mass (weight)
Approx. 134 g/0.29 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 119 g/0.26 lb (excluding card and battery)
Operating
0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
temperature
Operating humidity
Language select
10%RH to 80%RH
[ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]
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Wireless transmitter
Compliance
standard
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch)
Frequency range
used (central
frequency)
Encryption method
Access method
Wi-Fi compliant WPATM/WPA2TM
Infrastructure mode
AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768):
Information for your safety
Input:
110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
5 V, 800 mA
Output:
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCL7PP):
Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity:
3.6 V/690 mAh
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Digital Camera Accessory System
Accessory#
Illustration
Description
DMW-BCL7
Battery Pack
DMW-AC5
AC Adaptor
DC Coupler
DMW-DCC13
DMW-USBC1
DMW-AVC1
USB Connection Cable
AV Cable
RP-CHEU15
HDMI micro Cable
Product numbers correct as of January 2013. These may be subject to change.
¢
The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler
(optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
• NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local
dealer.
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Digital Camera Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #
Description
Price Each
Quantity
Total Price
$6.95
Shipping & Handling
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Total
3. Method of payment (check one)
American Express
VISA
Credit Card #
Expiration Date
Customer Signature
MasterCard
Discover
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
Phone#:
First
Last
(
)
Day
Street Address
City
(
)
Night
State
Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER
20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032
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Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America (referred to as “the
warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts
with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your
product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished
equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair,
replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
Product or Part Name
Digital Camera
Parts
Labor
1 Year
1 Year
All included Accessories
(Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries)
90 Days
10 Days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both
parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet).
This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or
Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product
which was not sold “as is”.
Mail-In Service
For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the
product prepaid to:
Panasonic Exchange Center
4900 George McVay Drive
Suite B
McAllen, TX 78503
panacare@us.panasonic.com
Online Repair Request
To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at
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When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the
Owner's Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton
box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at
up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and
provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt
is required under the Limited Warranty.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER
WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE
INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE.
CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED
WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO
DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents,
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation,
set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance,
power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or
liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use
of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED
WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF
ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss
of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items
listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may
not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the
warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not
handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department
at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer
Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
or, contact us via the web at:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products
by visiting our Web Site at:
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic National Parts Center
20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover Card and American Express.)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
As of October 2012
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This product incorporates the following software:
(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation and/or,
(3) open sourced software including the software developed by the OpenSSL Project for
For the software categorized as (1) and (2), please view the information by pressing
[MENU/SET], displaying [Setup] > [Version Disp.], and then pressing [MENU/SET].
For the software categorized as (3), please refer to the applicable license terms in the
following “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”.
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under
license therefrom.
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
•
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby 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.
• HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple 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.
• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
• Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• “Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “Wi-Fi Direct”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or
registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or
certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
• 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
provider 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.
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Corporation 2013
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