Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Wi-Fi
When using Smart Transfer for the first time, follow the steps below to set it up.
From the next time on, you can change the settings from [Set Destination] (P113).
1Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P37)2Press  3/4  to select [Smart Transfer], and press [MENU/SET].
3Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set.
•Refer to P115 for details.
4Set the transfer destination.
•For details about the preparations before the transfer, refer to...

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Wi-Fi
You can transfer images while charging the camera.
Preparation:
Configure [Smart Transfer] in advance. ( P 111 )
1Turn off the camera.2(When using a power outlet)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.
(When using a PC)
Connect this unit to a PC by using the USB connection cable (supplied).
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[Smart Transfer] starts automatically according to the [Charge Priority]  (P113)...

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Wi-Fi
Changing the transfer destination or settings of images.1Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P37)
2Press 3/4  to select [Smart Transfer], and press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4  to select [Set Destination], and press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select the item, and press [MENU/SET].
To switch the priority setting  between charging and image transfers.
1Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P37)
2Press 3/4  to select [Smart Transfer], and...

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Wi-Fi
About Connections
You can select a connection method after selecting a Wi-Fi function and a destination.
Performing a direct connection is convenient for when you are in a place away from home 
where wireless access points are not available  or for when connecting temporarily to a device 
you do not usually use.
When connecting with the same settings as the  previous ones, you can use the Wi-Fi function 
quickly by connecting via [History Connection] or [Favorite Connection].
A Wireless...

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Wi-Fi
You can select the method for connecting to a wireless access point.¢WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings 
related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices.
To check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with 
WPS, refer to the manual of the wireless access point.
Connecting from your house (via the network)
Connection methodDescription of settings
[WPS (Push-Button)] Save push button type wireless access point that is...

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Wi-Fi
Search for available wireless access points.
•Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is 
encrypted.
•When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless 
access point you are using.
1Press 3/4  to select the wireless access point you are 
connecting to, and press [MENU/SET].
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Pressing  2 will search for a wireless access point again.•Wireless access points with non-alphanumeric characters may...

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Wi-Fi
∫Entering Text
When a screen that looks like the one on the right is displayed, you can 
enter characters.
(Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
1Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register.
•Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] 
(lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters).
•To enter the same character again, rotate the zoom lever towards [ Z] (T) to move the cursor.•The...

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Wi-Fi
You can select the method for connecting to the device you are using.
Choose the connection method supported by your device, such as a 
smartphone or tablet.
Connecting from a location away fr om your house (direct connection)
Connection methodDescription of settings
[WPS Connection][WPS (Push-Button)]
1Press 
3/4  to select [WPS (Push-Button)] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2Set the destination device, such as a smartphone or tablet, 
to WPS mode.
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You can wait longer for a connection by...

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Wi-Fi
When the Wi-Fi function is used, a record is saved in the history. You can register records as 
favorites.
Connecting from the history or favorites allows you to easily connect with the same settings as 
the previous ones.
1Press [Wi-Fi].
2Press 3/4 /2 /1  to select [History Connection] or 
[Favorite Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Select the desired connection setting with  3/4, and 
then press [MENU/SET].
1Press [Wi-Fi].
2Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select [History Connection], and then...

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Wi-Fi
1Press [Wi-Fi].2Press 3/4 /2/ 1 to select [Favorite Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Select the favorite item you want to edit with  3/4, and then press 1 .4Press 3/4  to select the item, and press [MENU/SET].
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Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] clears the history and the contents saved in [Favorite Connection].•When connecting to a network to which many PCs are connected by using [History Connection] or 
[Favorite Connection], a connection attempt may fail because the...