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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FX7PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0M16
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FX7PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0M16
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... of explosion if battery is a trademark. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in some components. of used batteries according to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. COVER (OR BACK); Carefully observe copyright laws. Dispose of your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: CAUTION Danger of these Operating Instructions carefully and...
... of explosion if battery is a trademark. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in some components. of used batteries according to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. COVER (OR BACK); Carefully observe copyright laws. Dispose of your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: CAUTION Danger of these Operating Instructions carefully and...
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... [FORMAT] ......... 80 Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen 82 Screen Display 91 Cautions for Use 94 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 98 Specifications 101 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 103 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 104 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 105 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........106 Customer Services Directory...
... [FORMAT] ......... 80 Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen 82 Screen Display 91 Cautions for Use 94 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 98 Specifications 101 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 103 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 104 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 105 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........106 Customer Services Directory...
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1011 12 13 Preparation 10 Speaker for Operational Sound 14 11 Microphone (P51) 12 Camera Switch (P20) 13 Zoom Lever (P36, 66) 14 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P43) 15 Shutter Button (P28, 51) 16 Mode Dial (P27) 15 16 17 Strap Eyelet 17 18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P82, 85, 87) 19 [DC IN] Socket (P85, 87) DIGITAL 18 • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; AV OUT 19 optional). DC IN 20 Terminal Cover 20 21 22 21 Tripod Receptacle 22 Card/Battery Door (P14, 15) 10
1011 12 13 Preparation 10 Speaker for Operational Sound 14 11 Microphone (P51) 12 Camera Switch (P20) 13 Zoom Lever (P36, 66) 14 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P43) 15 Shutter Button (P28, 51) 16 Mode Dial (P27) 15 16 17 Strap Eyelet 17 18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P82, 85, 87) 19 [DC IN] Socket (P85, 87) DIGITAL 18 • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; AV OUT 19 optional). DC IN 20 Terminal Cover 20 21 22 21 Tripod Receptacle 22 Card/Battery Door (P14, 15) 10
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... a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be printed when you go to a photo studio for digital printing. • For the date print setting, refer to 2099. In this case, set the clock again. • You can set the date, the date... cannot be lost. The 24-hour system is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is used. • If you do...
... a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be printed when you go to a photo studio for digital printing. • For the date print setting, refer to 2099. In this case, set the clock again. • You can set the date, the date... cannot be lost. The 24-hour system is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is used. • If you do...
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...image mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be set, and the stabilizer function menu does not appear. 43 You can assist during photocomposition. In digital zoom range. - When too much jitter occurs. - STABILIZER OFF MODE1 MODE2 SELECT SET • The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently... mode is slowed down. 1 MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can reduce blurring caused by jitters when you hold the camera with one hand for taking pictures while following cases. - Recording pictures (basic) Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER] This mode recognizes and ...
...image mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be set, and the stabilizer function menu does not appear. 43 You can assist during photocomposition. In digital zoom range. - When too much jitter occurs. - STABILIZER OFF MODE1 MODE2 SELECT SET • The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently... mode is slowed down. 1 MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can reduce blurring caused by jitters when you hold the camera with one hand for taking pictures while following cases. - Recording pictures (basic) Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER] This mode recognizes and ...
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... the time of focusing. If you take pictures, switch the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode or spot-area-focusing mode. Spot-focusing: The camera focuses on all the AF areas. The focus position is not predetermined because it is set to take pictures in dark places, the AF area... still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunction. • In the digital zoom or when you want to determine the focus position to the position the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is displayed on the center of the screen with a size wider than usual. 3-area-focusing...
... the time of focusing. If you take pictures, switch the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode or spot-area-focusing mode. Spot-focusing: The camera focuses on all the AF areas. The focus position is not predetermined because it is set to take pictures in dark places, the AF area... still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunction. • In the digital zoom or when you want to determine the focus position to the position the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is displayed on the center of the screen with a size wider than usual. 3-area-focusing...
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...into the images on the card and to use such information on the DCF standard, the DPOF print setting cannot be applied to delete for Digital Print Order Format. Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT] You can set the protection to the pictures which you do not want ...to the DPOF setting of [Design rule for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF print, delete any previous DPOF print ...
...into the images on the card and to use such information on the DCF standard, the DPOF print setting cannot be applied to delete for Digital Print Order Format. Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT] You can set the protection to the pictures which you do not want ...to the DPOF setting of [Design rule for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF print, delete any previous DPOF print ...
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...for [VIDEO OUT] to playback mode [ ]. 82 If you play back pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN ∫ Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot A recorded SD Memory Card can be 1 played back on a High-...picture quality will be better. Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with the supplied cable • Turn the camera and the TV off. ∫ Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you can view pictures on a TV in the...
...for [VIDEO OUT] to playback mode [ ]. 82 If you play back pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN ∫ Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot A recorded SD Memory Card can be 1 played back on a High-...picture quality will be better. Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with the supplied cable • Turn the camera and the TV off. ∫ Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you can view pictures on a TV in the...
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...connection. • If you use . • Set to page P86. A: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; Refer to [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)]. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 1 Turn the camera on and set to [PictBridge (PTP)] while Windows XP or Mac OS X is used, it to the computer. • When using Windows...you do not have to install the USB driver. optional) B: USB connection cable (supplied) 85 Depending on the USB mode setting, the indications on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold C and then insert or pull the USB connection cable straight. Refer to "Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable" on page 83...
...connection. • If you use . • Set to page P86. A: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; Refer to [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)]. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 1 Turn the camera on and set to [PictBridge (PTP)] while Windows XP or Mac OS X is used, it to the computer. • When using Windows...you do not have to install the USB driver. optional) B: USB connection cable (supplied) 85 Depending on the USB mode setting, the indications on the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold C and then insert or pull the USB connection cable straight. Refer to "Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable" on page 83...
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...Therefore, we recommend using a battery with a charged one . 87 Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing the... low during communication, the status indicator turns red, starts to be printed or start printing. optional) 1 Turn the camera on and then set . DIGITAL 3 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable (supplied), you connect to print some pictures.
...Therefore, we recommend using a battery with a charged one . 87 Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing the... low during communication, the status indicator turns red, starts to be printed or start printing. optional) 1 Turn the camera on and then set . DIGITAL 3 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable (supplied), you connect to print some pictures.
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...) 20 Power LCD indication (P25) 21 AF area (P28) 22 Spot AF area (P64) 23 AF assist lamp (P65) 24 Self-timer (P40) 25 Zoom/Digital zoom (P36, 66) W T 26 Optical image stabilizer (P43) • Current date and time is displayed on the bottom of the screen for about 5 seconds when...
...) 20 Power LCD indication (P25) 21 AF area (P28) 22 Spot AF area (P64) 23 AF assist lamp (P65) 24 Self-timer (P40) 25 Zoom/Digital zoom (P36, 66) W T 26 Optical image stabilizer (P43) • Current date and time is displayed on the bottom of the screen for about 5 seconds when...
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... Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3k zoom, fl5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 - 105 mm)/F2.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: Normal/Macro/ 9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/1-area-focusing/ Spot-focusing Focus range: 1.64 feet (50 cm)- ¶, Macro...
... Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3k zoom, fl5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 - 105 mm)/F2.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: Normal/Macro/ 9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/1-area-focusing/ Spot-focusing Focus range: 1.64 feet (50 cm)- ¶, Macro...
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...DIGITAL/AV OUT: DC IN: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others Still picture: 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels Motion image: 320k240 pixels Fine/Standard JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera...40 oz/153 g (with Memory Card and battery) 32oF - 104oF (0oC - 40oC) 10% - 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-991B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.1 A CHARGE 4.2 V 0.43 A Equipment mobility: ...
...DIGITAL/AV OUT: DC IN: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others Still picture: 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels Motion image: 320k240 pixels Fine/Standard JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera...40 oz/153 g (with Memory Card and battery) 32oF - 104oF (0oC - 40oC) 10% - 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-991B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.1 A CHARGE 4.2 V 0.43 A Equipment mobility: ...
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Please consult your local dealer. 103 Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGA-S004A Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC2 Battery Charger/ AC Adaptor RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDH512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-...
Please consult your local dealer. 103 Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGA-S004A Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC2 Battery Charger/ AC Adaptor RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDH512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-...
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.... First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) 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-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC ...TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories. 104 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form...
.... First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) 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-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC ...TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories. 104 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form...
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..., IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 105 In the unlikely event this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your repair, please provide an explanation of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Mail this...
..., IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 105 In the unlikely event this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your repair, please provide an explanation of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Mail this...
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During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. PRODUCT OR PART NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD) PARTS 1 (ONE... repair or replace will be no charge for warranty service. 106 Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship...
During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. PRODUCT OR PART NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD) PARTS 1 (ONE... repair or replace will be no charge for warranty service. 106 Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship...
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... Site. Service in Puerto Rico"). PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Product Repairs MAIL TO : Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to 10:30 am to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Others...
... Site. Service in Puerto Rico"). PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Product Repairs MAIL TO : Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to 10:30 am to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Others...