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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. 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 PP VQT0V63 DMC-FZ7 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. 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 PP VQT0V63 DMC-FZ7 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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... THE COVER (OR BACK); Even for the purpose of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you have purchased. Information for TM... RAIN OR MOISTURE. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION Danger of used batteries according to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera.
... THE COVER (OR BACK); Even for the purpose of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your Digital Camera may infringe copyright laws. Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you have purchased. Information for TM... RAIN OR MOISTURE. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION Danger of used batteries according to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera.
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...monitor in the European Union. The LCD monitor/ Viewfinder screen has more than usual at first. Also, be careful when you leave the camera outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in places with the lens facing the sun as it may malfunction. • Condensation ...high precision technology is not a malfunction. This is employed to malfunction. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may cause the camera to produce the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder screen. However, the picture will not be affected. However there may be damaged. • Retract the lens...
...monitor in the European Union. The LCD monitor/ Viewfinder screen has more than usual at first. Also, be careful when you leave the camera outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in places with the lens facing the sun as it may malfunction. • Condensation ...high precision technology is not a malfunction. This is employed to malfunction. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may cause the camera to produce the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder screen. However, the picture will not be affected. However there may be damaged. • Retract the lens...
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...Be careful of condensation since it to parts where there is no mode.) AA P : Program AE mode (P25) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera. : Aperture-priority AE mode (P53) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. : Shutter-priority AE mode (P53) The... by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. : Macro mode (P51) This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the camera. - When cool wind from outside to the ambient temperature. M S Before Use About The Mode Dial Adjust part A to the warm indoors. - ...
...Be careful of condensation since it to parts where there is no mode.) AA P : Program AE mode (P25) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera. : Aperture-priority AE mode (P53) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. : Shutter-priority AE mode (P53) The... by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. : Macro mode (P51) This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the camera. - When cool wind from outside to the ambient temperature. M S Before Use About The Mode Dial Adjust part A to the warm indoors. - ...
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... the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are described as illustrated as shown. Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is recommended for beginners. Cursor button e.g.: When you to play back recorded pictures. ∫ About indications in these operating instructions, the operations on this page...
... the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are described as illustrated as shown. Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is recommended for beginners. Cursor button e.g.: When you to play back recorded pictures. ∫ About indications in these operating instructions, the operations on this page...
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... ......... 105 Screen Display 106 Cautions for Use 108 Message Display 110 Troubleshooting 112 Number of recordable pictures and available recording time 117 Specifications 120 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 122 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 123 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 124 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 125 Customer Services...
... ......... 105 Screen Display 106 Cautions for Use 108 Message Display 110 Troubleshooting 112 Number of recordable pictures and available recording time 117 Specifications 120 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 122 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 123 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 124 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 125 Customer Services...
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Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGR-S006A DE-993B 4 5 Preparation 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (Indicated as "Card" in the text) 2 Battery Pack (Indicated... Cable 6 CD-ROM 7 Shoulder Strap 8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 9 Lens Hood/Hood Adaptor A: Silver B: Black • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P122) Names of the Components K1HA08CD0007 K1HA08CD0008 6 7 1 2 34 VFC4160 8 VYK1T69 9 1 Lens (P4) 2 Flash (P42) 3 Microphone (P68, 79, 93) 4 ...
Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 RP-SD016B 3 CGR-S006A DE-993B 4 5 Preparation 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (Indicated as "Card" in the text) 2 Battery Pack (Indicated... Cable 6 CD-ROM 7 Shoulder Strap 8 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 9 Lens Hood/Hood Adaptor A: Silver B: Black • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P122) Names of the Components K1HA08CD0007 K1HA08CD0008 6 7 1 2 34 VFC4160 8 VYK1T69 9 1 Lens (P4) 2 Flash (P42) 3 Microphone (P68, 79, 93) 4 ...
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...door 27 Lens Barrel 28 29 28 Card/Battery door (P13, 14) 29 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7; Preparation 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 19 Shutter button (P25, 68) 20 Mode dial ... (P42) 6 Diopter adjustment dial (P39) 7 Viewfinder (P38, 106) 8 Speaker (P73) 9 [EVF/LCD] button (P38) 10 Camera ON/OFF switch (P11) 11 Joystick (P26, 35, 36, 53, 54) 12 LCD monitor (P38, 106) 13 [DISPLAY/LCD MODE...button 17 [MENU/SET] button (P20) 18 19 24 25 26 27 23 Strap eyelet (P16) 24 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P98, 100, 104) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P98, 100) • Always use a...
...door 27 Lens Barrel 28 29 28 Card/Battery door (P13, 14) 29 Tripod receptacle • When you use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7; Preparation 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 19 Shutter button (P25, 68) 20 Mode dial ... (P42) 6 Diopter adjustment dial (P39) 7 Viewfinder (P38, 106) 8 Speaker (P73) 9 [EVF/LCD] button (P38) 10 Camera ON/OFF switch (P11) 11 Joystick (P26, 35, 36, 53, 54) 12 LCD monitor (P38, 106) 13 [DISPLAY/LCD MODE...button 17 [MENU/SET] button (P20) 18 19 24 25 26 27 23 Strap eyelet (P16) 24 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P98, 100, 104) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P98, 100) • Always use a...
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... indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) M 4 Play back the pictures. For each step, be sure to refer to record and playback pictures with the camera. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P13, 14) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to ...view. (P35) 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P19) A P OFF ON 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P25) 11...
... indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) M 4 Play back the pictures. For each step, be sure to refer to record and playback pictures with the camera. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P13, 14) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to ...view. (P35) 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P19) A P OFF ON 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P25) 11...
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... .¢ • Using the supplied SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is exhausted. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify ...the charger. Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is not a malfunction. • The battery will be sure to the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it is...
... .¢ • Using the supplied SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is exhausted. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Do not disassemble or modify ...the charger. Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is not a malfunction. • The battery will be sure to the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it is...
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... flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. • Turn the camera off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. 1 Slide the release lever in low temperature conditions (e.g. The number ... when charging starts. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006A). 13 VQT0V63 skiing/ snowboarding). Buy a new battery. ∫ Charging conditions • Charge the battery in a temperature between...
... flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. • Turn the camera off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. 1 Slide the release lever in low temperature conditions (e.g. The number ... when charging starts. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006A). 13 VQT0V63 skiing/ snowboarding). Buy a new battery. ∫ Charging conditions • Charge the battery in a temperature between...
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...stored (in the direction of the arrow. • Do not remove the battery with any other equipment. Inserting/Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off and that the clock setting is stored may become less.) However, the clock setting is cancelled after this case, set the clock... it clicks, then pull the card out upright. • Check the direction of the card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on the camera may be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is locked. Remove: Push the card...
...stored (in the direction of the arrow. • Do not remove the battery with any other equipment. Inserting/Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off and that the clock setting is stored may become less.) However, the clock setting is cancelled after this case, set the clock... it clicks, then pull the card out upright. • Check the direction of the card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on the camera may be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is locked. Remove: Push the card...
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http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is being read or deleted or the card is English only.) 15 VQT0V63 The card and the data may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity, the camera breaking down or a defective card. • Do not format the card on... remove the battery or the card. • shake or impact the camera. The data on the card may be damaged or the camera may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become ...
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is being read or deleted or the card is English only.) 15 VQT0V63 The card and the data may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity, the camera breaking down or a defective card. • Do not format the card on... remove the battery or the card. • shake or impact the camera. The data on the card may be damaged or the camera may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become ...
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...the string through the hole on the lens cap. 2 Pass the same string through the hole on the camera. 3 Attach the lens cap. 16 VQT0V63 • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. • Detach... the lens cap before turning on the camera in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. Preparation •...
...the string through the hole on the lens cap. 2 Pass the same string through the hole on the camera. 3 Attach the lens cap. 16 VQT0V63 • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. • Detach... the lens cap before turning on the camera in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. Preparation •...
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... the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. • Check if the screw is loose and then attach the lens... lens hood. • Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Attach the strap so that you can see the "LUMIX" logo. 3 Tighten the screw. Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or...
... the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. • Check if the screw is loose and then attach the lens... lens hood. • Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Attach the strap so that you can see the "LUMIX" logo. 3 Tighten the screw. Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or...
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...8747; Initial setting The clock is necessary to attach a conversion lenses and filters. • If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department on . OFF ON PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU A: [MENU/SET] button B: Cursor buttons • The screen disappears after... about obtaining replacement parts. optional) is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the USA should contact 1 800 561-5505 for the date and time. 3 Press [MENU/SET]...
...8747; Initial setting The clock is necessary to attach a conversion lenses and filters. • If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should contact Panasonic's parts department on . OFF ON PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU A: [MENU/SET] button B: Cursor buttons • The screen disappears after... about obtaining replacement parts. optional) is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on 1 800 833-9626 and customers in the USA should contact 1 800 561-5505 for the date and time. 3 Press [MENU/SET]...
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... TRAVEL DATE OFF PLAY ON LCD OFF POWER SAVE 2MIN. The 24-hour system is used. • If the date is not set in the camera) for each menu item.) • Menu items differ depending on and check that the clock setting is removed. • You can set [BEEP] when ... press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. 3 Press 34 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. Preparation • Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. SELECT EXIT MENU 20 VQT0V63 Then turn it will not be printed when you use a photo printing service, even...
... TRAVEL DATE OFF PLAY ON LCD OFF POWER SAVE 2MIN. The 24-hour system is used. • If the date is not set in the camera) for each menu item.) • Menu items differ depending on and check that the clock setting is removed. • You can set [BEEP] when ... press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. 3 Press 34 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. Preparation • Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. SELECT EXIT MENU 20 VQT0V63 Then turn it will not be printed when you use a photo printing service, even...
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...SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]: Power save mode is not activated. • Press... the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel power save mode. • In simple mode [ ], power save mode is fixed to [10MIN.] while pausing a slide show or...
...SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]: Power save mode is not activated. • Press... the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel power save mode. • In simple mode [ ], power save mode is fixed to [10MIN.] while pausing a slide show or...
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... to the initial settings. • The birthday setting for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P64) in 7 steps from level 6 to 0. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [NO.RESET] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the... item to set . (P20) Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). [ SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] if you ...
... to the initial settings. • The birthday setting for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P64) in 7 steps from level 6 to 0. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [NO.RESET] Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the... item to set . (P20) Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). [ SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] if you ...
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... to the desired language with 3/4 and store it with a [ ] aspect on the menu screen from the menu icons to scene mode and the camera is operated in scene mode currently selected. Pictures recorded with a [ ] or [ ] aspect are displayed with black bands on the left and right... mode only) Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) [ ]: Select this if connecting the camera to a 16:9 TV. [ ]: Select this if connecting the camera to scene mode. If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the following languages.
... to the desired language with 3/4 and store it with a [ ] aspect on the menu screen from the menu icons to scene mode and the camera is operated in scene mode currently selected. Pictures recorded with a [ ] or [ ] aspect are displayed with black bands on the left and right... mode only) Press [ MENU SET ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) [ ]: Select this if connecting the camera to a 16:9 TV. [ ]: Select this if connecting the camera to scene mode. If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the following languages.