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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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.... Even for the purpose of pre-recorded tapes or disks or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. Please read these materials may Information for future reference. DO NOT REMOVE THE different from those shown...registered trademarks of explosion if battery is recyclable powers the product you for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Dispose of mercury. Replace only with the...
.... Even for the purpose of pre-recorded tapes or disks or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. Please read these materials may Information for future reference. DO NOT REMOVE THE different from those shown...registered trademarks of explosion if battery is recyclable powers the product you for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Dispose of mercury. Replace only with the...
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... soft cloth with tap water, wring it with the desiccant (silica gel). completely use it causes stains on the LCD monitor or a malfunction of the camera. It may cause a malfunction of the LCD monitor. • In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may screen. Then, wipe it again with...; About the Lens • Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong light sources. Before Use ∫ Care for the camera • Leaving the camera with the lens facing • Do not shake or cause impact to the the sun may be or near a window. effective pixels with...
... soft cloth with tap water, wring it with the desiccant (silica gel). completely use it causes stains on the LCD monitor or a malfunction of the camera. It may cause a malfunction of the LCD monitor. • In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may screen. Then, wipe it again with...; About the Lens • Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong light sources. Before Use ∫ Care for the camera • Leaving the camera with the lens facing • Do not shake or cause impact to the the sun may be or near a window. effective pixels with...
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Convenient or helpful information for explanation. MENU e.g.: When you to use . ∫ About illustrations of this camera is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner. Before Use About These Operating Instructions Please note that the appearance of the product, ...
Convenient or helpful information for explanation. MENU e.g.: When you to use . ∫ About illustrations of this camera is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner. Before Use About These Operating Instructions Please note that the appearance of the product, ...
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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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Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) RP-SD016B (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") ∫ USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0001 ∫ Battery Pack CGA-S004A (In the text, it is indicated as "Battery") ∫ CD-ROM ∫ Strap VFC4082 ∫ Battery Charger DE-991B (In the text, it is indicated as "Charger") ∫ Battery Carrying Case VYQ3211 ∫ AV Cable K1HA08CD0002 8
Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) RP-SD016B (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") ∫ USB Connection Cable K1HA08CD0001 ∫ Battery Pack CGA-S004A (In the text, it is indicated as "Battery") ∫ CD-ROM ∫ Strap VFC4082 ∫ Battery Charger DE-991B (In the text, it is indicated as "Charger") ∫ Battery Carrying Case VYQ3211 ∫ AV Cable K1HA08CD0002 8
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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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Quick Guide Preparation This is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P18) OFF ON 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P14, 15) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press ... shutter button to take pictures. (P28) 4 Play back the pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • When the...
Quick Guide Preparation This is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P18) OFF ON 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P14, 15) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press ... shutter button to take pictures. (P28) 4 Play back the pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • When the...
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... becomes warm during charge. Charge the battery before use . However, this is not a malfunction with the camera. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify the charger. 2 ... charger from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during use . 1 Attach the battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Preparation Charging the Battery with attention to the direction of the battery. • After charging is completed. 3 ...
... becomes warm during charge. Charge the battery before use . However, this is not a malfunction with the camera. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify the charger. 2 ... charger from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during use . 1 Attach the battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Preparation Charging the Battery with attention to the direction of the battery. • After charging is completed. 3 ...
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...(e.g. Number of Approx. 120 pictures recordable pictures (CIPA) (Recording conditions by CIPA standards • CIPA is properly charged, the life of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on . • Record once every 30 seconds, with... • Using SD Memory Card (supplied: 16MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Recording starts 30 seconds after you use the camera along with the optional battery pack (CGA-S004A) are not too low or high. Buy a new battery. ∫ Charging conditions • ...
...(e.g. Number of Approx. 120 pictures recordable pictures (CIPA) (Recording conditions by CIPA standards • CIPA is properly charged, the life of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on . • Record once every 30 seconds, with... • Using SD Memory Card (supplied: 16MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Recording starts 30 seconds after you use the camera along with the optional battery pack (CGA-S004A) are not too low or high. Buy a new battery. ∫ Charging conditions • ...
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...3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S004A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it with this case, set the clock again. (P18) • Do not remove the card and... the battery while the card is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. Remove: Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery. • If you will be damaged. • The supplied ...
...3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S004A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it with this case, set the clock again. (P18) • Do not remove the card and... the battery while the card is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. Remove: Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery. • If you will be damaged. • The supplied ...
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Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 1 Slide the card/battery door to ... • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) 2 Insert: Insert the... card with the label side facing the back of the camera until it clicks, then pull the card out upright....
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 1 Slide the card/battery door to ... • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) 2 Insert: Insert the... card with the label side facing the back of the camera until it clicks, then pull the card out upright....
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... data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic wave, static electricity, breakdown of certain features may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally. ∫ About handling a card Store precious data to your PC (P85). The card and the data may appear... for a while, but this camera or a defective card. ∫ SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory...
... data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic wave, static electricity, breakdown of certain features may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally. ∫ About handling a card Store precious data to your PC (P85). The card and the data may appear... for a while, but this camera or a defective card. ∫ SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory...
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... setting. • Check if the clock setting is shipped. To access clock set when the camera is correct, after turning the camera off and on , the following screen appears. 2 Set date and time. When you turn the camera on . 18 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not...
... setting. • Check if the clock setting is shipped. To access clock set when the camera is correct, after turning the camera off and on , the following screen appears. 2 Set date and time. When you turn the camera on . 18 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not...
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... 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 go to a photo studio for digital printing. • For the date print setting, refer to 2099...
... 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 go to a photo studio for digital printing. • For the date print setting, refer to 2099...
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... setting. • Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. 20 Setup Menu Preparation 1 Turn the camera on the mode selected with the mode dial. In this page, the items in normal picture mode [ ] are indicated. • The menu screen in simple...
... setting. • Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. 20 Setup Menu Preparation 1 Turn the camera on the mode selected with the mode dial. In this page, the items in normal picture mode [ ] are indicated. • The menu screen in simple...
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...on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) The battery life is saved by turning the camera off automatically while the camera is not being used. [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The camera is automatically turned off and on [SETUP] Menu. Menu MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE Functions Adjust the ...mode or auto bracket, the time for the auto review function is fixed to 1 second regardless of time. (Press the shutter button or turn the camera off if it is set to a PC or a printer/recording motion images/ playing back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save mode is...
...on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) The battery life is saved by turning the camera off automatically while the camera is not being used. [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The camera is automatically turned off and on [SETUP] Menu. Menu MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE Functions Adjust the ...mode or auto bracket, the time for the auto review function is fixed to 1 second regardless of time. (Press the shutter button or turn the camera off if it is set to a PC or a printer/recording motion images/ playing back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save mode is...
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... mode.) [OFF]: Economy mode cannot be activated. [LEVEL1]: The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator turns on if you do not use the camera for about 5 seconds after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • When you insert a formatted card or a new card and select this when you... indicator turns on if you select [YES] on the next recording. (The folder number is reset to 100. 22 If you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds. [LEVEL2]: The LCD monitor turns off while the flash is being charged. • The economy mode is not activated while the...
... mode.) [OFF]: Economy mode cannot be activated. [LEVEL1]: The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator turns on if you do not use the camera for about 5 seconds after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • When you insert a formatted card or a new card and select this when you... indicator turns on if you select [YES] on the next recording. (The folder number is reset to 100. 22 If you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds. [LEVEL2]: The LCD monitor turns off while the flash is being charged. • The economy mode is not activated while the...
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... on the recording or the [SETUP] menu are not changed. Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is set the desired language. • The settings on the menu screen from the following 7 languages.
... on the recording or the [SETUP] menu are not changed. Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is set the desired language. • The settings on the menu screen from the following 7 languages.
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...each brightness level on image editing software used with a PC, etc. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera. • When the values are concentrated to the left A, the picture is under exposed. • When the values in the histogram are •...zoom. • The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation. • The histogram in this camera does not match the one displayed on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to the right C, the picture is very useful if manual adjustments of histogram 1600 100_0001 1/19...
...each brightness level on image editing software used with a PC, etc. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera. • When the values are concentrated to the left A, the picture is under exposed. • When the values in the histogram are •...zoom. • The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation. • The histogram in this camera does not match the one displayed on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to the right C, the picture is very useful if manual adjustments of histogram 1600 100_0001 1/19...