Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫[iHDR]
When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for  example, strong contrast between the background 
and the subject, multiple still pictures are  recorded with differing exposures and combined to 
create a single still picture rich in gradation.
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It is initially set to [ON] on the camera.
•When [ ] is displayed on the screen but not otherwise, the iHDR function will work automatically as 
required.
•In the case that a single picture is going to be  composed from a burst, a message...

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Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(Normal Picture Mode)
Recording Mode: 
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.
1Press [MODE].
1Shutter button
2Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select [Normal Picture], and 
then press [MENU/SET].
3Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and...

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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press 
the shutter button halfway.
•The AF area may be displayed larger for certain zoom magnifications and in dark places.
∫About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing 
the shutter button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.
e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode
FocusWhen the subject...

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∫When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the 
composition of the picture you want to take)
1Aim the AF area at the subject, and press the 
shutter button halfway to fix the focus and 
exposure.
2Press and hold the shutter button halfway 
while moving the camera as you compose the 
picture.
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You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.
∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in
•Fast-moving...

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Recording Motion Pictures
Applicable modes: 
1Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
AAvailable recording time
B Elapsed recording time
•You can record motion pictures fitting each 
Recording Mode.
•Release the motion picture button right after 
you press it.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while recording motion pictures.
•For the setting of the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality], refer to  P100.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture 
button...

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•When recording to the built-in memory, the [MP4] setting is fixed to [VGA/30p].•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording 
motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or 
electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture...

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Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording)
During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still 
picture.
•The picture is saved with the following conditions.
•You can record up to 2 pictures per motion picture recording.•Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases:–When [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA/30p] in [MP4]
•If you press the shutter button halfway to take a picture while recording a...

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Playing Back
1Press [(].
2Press 2/ 1 to select pictures.
A File number
B Picture number
•If you press and hold  2/1, you can play back the pictures in 
succession.
•Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending 
on the playback status.
∫ Playing Back Motion Pictures
Press  2/1  to select a picture with a motion picture 
icon (such as [ ]), and then press  3 to play back.
A Motion picture icon
B Motion picture recording time
•If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide...

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∫Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback
¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press  1/2 again.–You can adjust the volume with the zoom lever.
•When the camera is turned off, press and hold [ (]. If you turn it on this way, the playback screen 
will be displayed automatically.
•This camera complies with the DCF standard “D esign rule for Camera File system” established by 
JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif...

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Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).
1 screen>12 screens >30 screens >Calendar screen displayA Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded 
pictures
•Rotate the zoom lever towards [ Z] (T) to return to the previous 
screen.
•Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
∫ To return to normal playback
Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Using the Playback Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z...