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Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. VQT3P97 DMC-FH7 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. VQT3P97 DMC-FH7 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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Contents Before Use Care of the camera 4 Standard Accessories 5 Names of the Components 6 How to Use the Touch Panel 8 Preparation Charging the Battery 9 • Charging 9 • Approximate operating time and number of .../Time (Clock Set 18 • Changing the Clock Setting 19 Tips for taking good pictures 20 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully 20 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......20 Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode 21 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 22 • Changing the settings...
Contents Before Use Care of the camera 4 Standard Accessories 5 Names of the Components 6 How to Use the Touch Panel 8 Preparation Charging the Battery 9 • Charging 9 • Approximate operating time and number of .../Time (Clock Set 18 • Changing the Clock Setting 19 Tips for taking good pictures 20 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully 20 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......20 Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode 21 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 22 • Changing the settings...
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... get into a full or tight bag, etc. - Be particularly careful since it causes lens or LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it may not just cause malfunctions, but it for about 2 hours. Be careful of sand or dust. - ...Sit down with a lot of condensation since it may become unrepairable. - The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may not be damaged if used in ...
... get into a full or tight bag, etc. - Be particularly careful since it causes lens or LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it may not just cause malfunctions, but it for about 2 hours. Be careful of sand or dust. - ...Sit down with a lot of condensation since it may become unrepairable. - The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may not be damaged if used in ...
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...further information about obtaining replacement parts. - 5 - You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual. • Battery Pack is indicated as... battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. For details on the country or area ...
...further information about obtaining replacement parts. - 5 - You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual. • Battery Pack is indicated as... battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as card in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the text. • The card is optional. For details on the country or area ...
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Before Use Names of the Components 1 Self-timer indicator (P71) AF Assist Lamp (P84) 2 Flash (P68) 3 Lens (P4, 121) 12 3 4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 42, 117) 4 5 Strap eyelet 5 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not 6 drop it. 6 Lens barrel 7 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P106, 110, 7 115) - 6 -
Before Use Names of the Components 1 Self-timer indicator (P71) AF Assist Lamp (P84) 2 Flash (P68) 3 Lens (P4, 121) 12 3 4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 42, 117) 4 5 Strap eyelet 5 • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not 6 drop it. 6 Lens barrel 7 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P106, 110, 7 115) - 6 -
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8 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 9 Zoom lever (P45) 10 Microphone 11 Shutter button (P22, 25, 30) Before Use 12 Tripod receptacle 13 Card/Battery door (P13, 14) 14 Speaker (P37) • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. 15 DC coupler cover (P14) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P14. 16 Release lever (P13) 12 14 89 10 11 13 15 16 - 7 -
8 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 9 Zoom lever (P45) 10 Microphone 11 Shutter button (P22, 25, 30) Before Use 12 Tripod receptacle 13 Card/Battery door (P13, 14) 14 Speaker (P37) • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. 15 DC coupler cover (P14) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P14. 16 Release lever (P13) 12 14 89 10 11 13 15 16 - 7 -
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...the accessory number of the available optional batteries in type inlet type - 9 - Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is used with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be advised that we are not adequately protected with the charger indoors. Charge...for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of the battery. Some of appropriate safety standards. To ensure that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is shipped. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are used we would...
...the accessory number of the available optional batteries in type inlet type - 9 - Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is used with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be advised that we are not adequately protected with the charger indoors. Charge...for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of the battery. Some of appropriate safety standards. To ensure that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is shipped. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are used we would...
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... after using and during and after charging is too high or too low. The charging time for when the battery has been discharged completely. The camera also becomes warm during charging. Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on the LCD monitor...
... after using and during and after charging is too high or too low. The charging time for when the battery has been discharged completely. The camera also becomes warm during charging. Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on the LCD monitor...
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... every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to Wide or vice versa in every recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ...120 min Optional battery 680 mAh Approx. 245 pictures Approx. 122 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Normal Picture Mode • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. ...
... every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to Wide or vice versa in every recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases. Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ...120 min Optional battery 680 mAh Approx. 245 pictures Approx. 122 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Normal Picture Mode • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. ...
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... operating conditions. When using [LCD Mode]. - In low-temperature environments, such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired.
... operating conditions. When using [LCD Mode]. - In low-temperature environments, such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired.
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Battery: Being careful about the direction in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you hear a locking sound and then check that this unit is locked by lever A. Preparation Inserting and Removing the... being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a "click" while being charged.) • Turn the camera off . • We recommend using a Panasonic card. B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the...
Battery: Being careful about the direction in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you hear a locking sound and then check that this unit is locked by lever A. Preparation Inserting and Removing the... being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a "click" while being charged.) • Turn the camera off . • We recommend using a Panasonic card. B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the...
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...attached when the DC coupler is closed . • Also read the operating instructions for this camera are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied ...with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed . 5 Plug the ...
...attached when the DC coupler is closed . • Also read the operating instructions for this camera are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied ...with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed . 5 Plug the ...
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...be damaged, and this unit off, remove its original position.) • The data on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P40) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following cards which ...its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is possible. Preparation Card The following website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used with SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory...
...be damaged, and this unit off, remove its original position.) • The data on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P40) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the camera or the card. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following cards which ...its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is possible. Preparation Card The following website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used with SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory...
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Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is shipped. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set . Touch [Set] ... display order/time display format. Touch [Language Set]. Touch [Clock Set]. Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen. - 18 -
Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is shipped. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set . Touch [Set] ... display order/time display format. Touch [Language Set]. Touch [Clock Set]. Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen. - 18 -
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... Stamp]. • If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. - 19 -
... Stamp]. • If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. - 19 -
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...Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] or [High Dynamic] in the following cases. Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P85), a tripod or the Self-timer (P71). • Shutter speed will be ...button. • Be careful not to record pictures, the Direction Detection function may not work correctly. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. We recommend using a tripod. - A Strap B Flash C AF assist lamp ∫ Direction Detection ...
...Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] or [High Dynamic] in the following cases. Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P85), a tripod or the Self-timer (P71). • Shutter speed will be ...button. • Be careful not to record pictures, the Direction Detection function may not work correctly. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. We recommend using a tripod. - A Strap B Flash C AF assist lamp ∫ Direction Detection ...
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.... My Scene Mode (P51) Pictures are recorded using your own settings. Normal Picture Mode (P25) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. !
.... My Scene Mode (P51) Pictures are recorded using your own settings. Normal Picture Mode (P25) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. !
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For details, refer to the camera and take the picture. 12 - 22 - Press the shutter button fully (push it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in further), ...-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/Auto White Balance/ [AF Assist Lamp] Touch [ ]. Basic [Rec] Mode: ñ Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want...
For details, refer to the camera and take the picture. 12 - 22 - Press the shutter button fully (push it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in further), ...-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/Auto White Balance/ [AF Assist Lamp] Touch [ ]. Basic [Rec] Mode: ñ Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want...
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...Scene Mode has been identified as the ones below, a different scene may be set . • When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically. - 24...the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving - Take care not to a maximum of 8 seconds. Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in the appropriate Recording Mode. • The Backlight Compensation - Note •...
...Scene Mode has been identified as the ones below, a different scene may be set . • When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically. - 24...the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving - Take care not to a maximum of 8 seconds. Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in the appropriate Recording Mode. • The Backlight Compensation - Note •...
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... can take the picture. Touch [ ]. Aim the AF area at the point you want to take pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. Basic [Rec] Mode: · Taking pictures with greater freedom...
... can take the picture. Touch [ ]. Aim the AF area at the point you want to take pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. Basic [Rec] Mode: · Taking pictures with greater freedom...