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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 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FX7PP Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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... lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you for purposes other published or broadcast material for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Dispose of mercury. Carefully observe copyright laws. COVER (OR BACK); REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Notice: This...the companies concerned. of your own private use , recording of pre-recorded tapes or disks or other than your Digital Camera may be restricted. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for Your be regulated in some components. Recording of certain material may infringe...
... lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you for purposes other published or broadcast material for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Dispose of mercury. Carefully observe copyright laws. COVER (OR BACK); REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Notice: This...the companies concerned. of your own private use , recording of pre-recorded tapes or disks or other than your Digital Camera may be restricted. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for Your be regulated in some components. Recording of certain material may infringe...
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... slightly darker than 99.99% become unusable even after you will not be employed to an air-conditioned car. • When cool wind from the camera. • When the battery is charged. If you leave the battery inserted for an Extremely high precision technology is extended period of time, it may...produce the LCD monitor excessively discharged and it will not be or near a window. Wipe it with tap water, wring it well, and use the camera on a rainy day or on the pictures every year and storing it again after it to your eye. • Do not press the lens strongly...
... slightly darker than 99.99% become unusable even after you will not be employed to an air-conditioned car. • When cool wind from the camera. • When the battery is charged. If you leave the battery inserted for an Extremely high precision technology is extended period of time, it may...produce the LCD monitor excessively discharged and it will not be or near a window. Wipe it with tap water, wring it well, and use the camera on a rainy day or on the pictures every year and storing it again after it to your eye. • Do not press the lens strongly...
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... Instructions Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from still photographs for use of this camera is a sample and all pages are not described in this page. Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the...
... Instructions Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from still photographs for use of this camera is a sample and all pages are not described in this page. Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the...
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...] ......... 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...
...] ......... 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...
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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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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 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;
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For each operation, be sure to refer to view. (P45) 11 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 ...) 4 Play back the pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • When the camera is shipped, the battery is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this...
For each operation, be sure to refer to view. (P45) 11 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 ...) 4 Play back the pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) • When the camera is shipped, the battery is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this...
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... shipped, the battery is completed. 3 Detach the battery. 12 However, this is not a malfunction with the camera. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. • After charging is ...the [CHARGE] indicator A lights in green, charging starts. • When the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (in about 120 minutes), charging is not charged. The camera also becomes warm during use / charge or during charge. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble...
... shipped, the battery is completed. 3 Detach the battery. 12 However, this is not a malfunction with the camera. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. • After charging is ...the [CHARGE] indicator A lights in green, charging starts. • When the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (in about 120 minutes), charging is not charged. The camera also becomes warm during use / charge or during charge. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble...
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...screen. [It does not appear when you completed recharging the battery, consult the dealer. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even if the battery is used, the number of recordable pictures decreases. Number of the battery. ∫ Charging ...is blinking, this is between 50oF - 95oF (10oC - 35oC), recharge the battery. skiing/ snowboarding). 13 Charging time and the number of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. If the room temperature is a charging error. When the LCD monitor is an abbreviation of recordable pictures with the AC ...
...screen. [It does not appear when you completed recharging the battery, consult the dealer. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even if the battery is used, the number of recordable pictures decreases. Number of the battery. ∫ Charging ...is blinking, this is between 50oF - 95oF (10oC - 35oC), recharge the battery. skiing/ snowboarding). 13 Charging time and the number of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. If the room temperature is a charging error. When the LCD monitor is an abbreviation of recordable pictures with the AC ...
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... may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will not be using the camera for 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 ... carrying case (supplied). (P95) • When fully charged battery has been inserted for 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 may be lost. Do not use it clicks paying attention to remove the...
... may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will not be using the camera for 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 ... carrying case (supplied). (P95) • When fully charged battery has been inserted for 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 may be lost. Do not use it clicks paying attention to remove the...
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...camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 1 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • The card and the data may be damaged if it 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.... • If the card/battery door cannot be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is not fully inserted. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the card/battery door to...
...camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 1 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. • The card and the data may be damaged if it 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.... • If the card/battery door cannot be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is not fully inserted. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the card/battery door to...
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... ∫ Access to the card While the card is not possible to write or delete data on the card may be damaged and the camera may be damaged or lost due to your PC (P85). The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch A that can ... may be slightly slower than advertised. • After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the card access indication 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...
... ∫ Access to the card While the card is not possible to write or delete data on the card may be damaged and the camera may be damaged or lost due to your PC (P85). The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch A that can ... may be slightly slower than advertised. • After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the card access indication 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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CLOCK SET 10:001DEC.11. 2004 M/D/Y SELECT SET EXIT MENU • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after turning the camera off and on , the following screen appears. 2 Set date and time. CLOCK SET 0 : 00 JAN .11 . 2004 PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU ... the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. • The screen disappears in about 5 seconds. When you turn the camera on . 18 To access clock set when the camera is correct, after finishing the setting. • Check if the clock setting is shipped. Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫...
CLOCK SET 10:001DEC.11. 2004 M/D/Y SELECT SET EXIT MENU • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after turning the camera off and on , the following screen appears. 2 Set date and time. CLOCK SET 0 : 00 JAN .11 . 2004 PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU ... the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. • The screen disappears in about 5 seconds. When you turn the camera on . 18 To access clock set when the camera is correct, after finishing the setting. • Check if the clock setting is shipped. Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫...
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Preparation • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for 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 ...
Preparation • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for 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 ...
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... SET EXIT MENU 5 Set the desired value. SETUP 1/3 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY BEEP n0 OFF 1 SEC. 3 SEC. Setup Menu Preparation 1 Turn the camera on the mode selected with the mode dial. OFF ON 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.
... SET EXIT MENU 5 Set the desired value. SETUP 1/3 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY BEEP n0 OFF 1 SEC. 3 SEC. Setup Menu Preparation 1 Turn the camera on the mode selected with the mode dial. OFF ON 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.
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...predetermined amount of the setting 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 for about 1 second. Pictures in burst mode, auto bracket, pictures with audio, the auto review function works ...while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of time. (Press the shutter button or turn the camera off if it is useful for about 1 second. Preparation You can control the following items on to recover from the power save mode.) ...
...predetermined amount of the setting 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 for about 1 second. Pictures in burst mode, auto bracket, pictures with audio, the auto review function works ...while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of time. (Press the shutter button or turn the camera off if it is useful for about 1 second. Preparation You can control the following items on to recover from the power save mode.) ...
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... or you leave it cannot be activated. [LEVEL1]: The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator turns on if you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds. [LEVEL2]: 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 item, the ...
... or you leave it cannot be activated. [LEVEL1]: The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator turns on if you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds. [LEVEL2]: 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 item, the ...
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... setting are also reflected in the scene mode currently selected. Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is set to scene mode. Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P83) [NTSC]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P82) [AUTO]: Scene menu...
... setting are also reflected in the scene mode currently selected. Scene menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is set to scene mode. Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P83) [NTSC]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P82) [AUTO]: Scene menu...
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...etc. distributed evenly B, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced. • When the values are available, especially in this camera does not match the one displayed on image editing software used with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because... • The histogram in those situations where automatic exposure may not match each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of histogram 1600 100_0001 1/19 ...
...etc. distributed evenly B, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced. • When the values are available, especially in this camera does not match the one displayed on image editing software used with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because... • The histogram in those situations where automatic exposure may not match each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of histogram 1600 100_0001 1/19 ...