Panasonic DMC-FX7PP, DMCFX7K operating instructions AF/AE Lock AF Auto Focus AE Auto Exposure

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Recording pictures (basic)

∫AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto Focus/

AE: Auto Exposure)

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When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation.

In this case,

1Aim the AF area at the subject.

2Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure.

3When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.

4Keeping the focus and the exposure fixed, move the camera as you compose the picture.

5Press the shutter button fully.

•You can retry the AF/AE lock repeatedly before pressing the shutter button fully.

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∫Correct posture for taking good pictures

To take pictures without blurring:

•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

•Make sure that camera shake does not occur when pressing the shutter button halfway.

•After pressing the shutter button, keep the camera stationary until the picture appears on the screen.

•In the following cases, keep the camera stationary for a longer time.

–Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P37)

–When the shutter speed is slowed in the setting on the slow shutter speed (P65)

–[NIGHT SCENERY] (P55), [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P56), [FIREWORKS] (P56) and [PARTY] (P57) in scene mode (P53)

A: Photo flash

B: AF assist lamp

•Do not cover the photo flash or the AF assist lamp with your finger.

•Do not touch the lens part.

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Contents Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyDMC-FX7 FCC Note U.S. onlyAbout the Lens If you will not be using the camera for a long timeCare for the camera About illustrations of the cursor button When you press the 4 buttonAbout These Operating Instructions Contents Slide Show Dpof PrintAudio DUB TrimmingStandard Accessories Names of the Components Self-timer Indicator P40Flash P37 Lens partMode Dial P27 Camera Switch P20Card/Battery Door P14 Speaker for Operational SoundQuick Guide Charge the battery. P12Play back the pictures Set the clock. P18Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging the Battery with the ChargerDetach the battery About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card Slide the card/battery door to open itAbout the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalHdtv Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size223 256 MB 390 709 1200 1950 445 512 MB 785 1429 2418 3929Select Clock SET from the Setup menu. P20 Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Set date and timePreparation Turn the camera on Select the Setup Menu Setup MenuBe sure to press 1 at the end to determine the setting Select the desired item Press the Menu buttonMenu Functions Power SaveMonitor Auto ReviewECO Economy NO.RESETOFF BeepUSB Mode ResetVideo OUT Scene MenuSimple mode P32 Playback mode P45About the LCD Monitor Selecting the screen to be usedRecording guide line Example of histogram HistogramTaking Pictures Mode DialTaking pictures Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to Normal picture modeTake a picture Correct posture for taking good pictures AF/AE Lock AF Auto Focus AE Auto ExposureExposure FocusingJitter camera shake Recording pictures basic Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSelect the desired item and set the desired value MailEconomy OFF Other Settings in Simple modeMODE2 EnlargeNO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT Language Economy You cannot set the following items in the Simple modePICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC ZoomChecking the Recorded Picture Review When the mode dial is in a recording mode, pressEnlarge and shift the picture 1k4k8k 8k4k1kTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear closer use Tele Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashPhoto flash Do not cover it with your finger or any other itemsISO80 Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO¢ 60 1/2000 Focus on the subject to take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSwitch the self-timer setting Under exposed Compensating the ExposureCompensate the exposure toward positive Properly Exposed Over exposedTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket MODE1 Optical Image Stabilizer StabilizerNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeHigh speed Low speed No limit No display canceled Select the picture Playing Back PicturesPictures Multi Playback Switch to multi screenSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackEnlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomShift the picture 1k2k4k8k16k 16k8k4k2k1kSelect the picture to be deleted Deleting PicturesSelect Multi Delete Select the pictures to be deletedSelect ALL Delete Delete the picturesDelete all of the pictures It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at onceFocus range Using the Mode DialMacro mode When the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights Motion image modeSelect Motion Rate Press the shutter button fully to start the recordingSD Memory Card Motion rate sec Capacity Available recording time secondsNight Scenery P55 Night Portrait P56 Scene modeFireworks P56 Party P57 Snow P57 Self Portrait P58Technique for Sports mode Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effectiveTechnique for Night scenery mode Scenery modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Night portrait modeTechnique for Party mode Party mode Snow modeTechnique for Self-portrait mode This mode allows you to take a picture of yourselfZoom P66 COL.EFFECT P66 PICT.ADJ. P66 Flip ANIM. P67 Using the REC mode menuSlow Shutter P65 White Balance W.BALANCE For auto setting autoDaylight On a bright dayAdjusted when the photo flash is insufficient Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance fine adjustment About the white balance1920k1080 pixels ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZEISO sensitivity 400 Quality Quality Audio Recording Audio REC Area-focusing Camera focuses on any AF Mode AF ModeAF Assist Lamp Slow shutter SettingSlow Shutter Slow Shutter AF assist lamp does not turnDigital Zoom D.ZOOM Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJSelect Flip Anim Flip Animation Flip AnimSelect Image Capture REC PICT.ADJSelect Create Motion Image Capture images for flip animationSelect Frame Rate and set the number of frames Select Create Motion Image and create a flip animationDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Cursor displayed during playback corresponds to 3/4/ 2/1 Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion ImagesTo pause Picture with audio cannot be resized P78 or trimmed P79Rotating the Picture Rotate Using the Play mode menuSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Select RotateSelect Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel Setting the Picture to be Printed and the NumberTo print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settingsCancel Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SETSet the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof SD Slide Show Select StartBy pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select the picture and start audio recording Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recordingSelect Resize Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect the size and set it Select YES or no and set it Select the picture and set itSelect Trimming Trimming the PicturesSelect the picture to trim and set it Enlarge or decrease the pictureSelect YES or no and set it Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to setInitializing the Card Format Select FormatDuring formatting, do not turn the camera off Playing back pictures with the supplied cable Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenTurn the camera and the TV off Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slotUSB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPMessage When using Windows 98/98 SEConnecting to a PC PC Windows About PictBridge PTP settingMacintosh PictBridge PTP WindowsWhen the Dpof Select Single Print is not set Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterUSB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-CAC2 optional PICTURE. P89Single picture Set the print settingsSelect a picture to be printed Select Dpof Picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureDpof picture Set the Dpof print with this camera in advance. P72Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Recording Screen Display17 16 1000 DEC Recording in simple modeFlip animation P67 PlaybackOthers Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries Dispose of an unusable batteryFolder Composition Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeCard100PANA Export Misc PRIVATE1Message Display Troubleshooting Clock setting is Monochrome When connecting to aReset BlurredMonitor Noise appears on Or always lit on the LCDLCD monitor Appears on the LCDSpecifications Weight DimensionsOperating Temperature Battery Charger Panasonic DE-991BAccessory# Digital Camera Accessory SystemFor USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Electric of Puerto RICO, INC. Ave de Infanteria, Km .5, San Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyBacklight Compensation Brightness of the LCD Monitor IndexDate Printing LCD MonitorResizing Review Rotate Scene Menu Scene Mode Scenery Mode USB Connection Cable USB ModeSetup Menu Simple Mode Slow Shutter Snow Mode Sports ModeCargue la batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española de uso rápidoReproduzca las imágenes Ajuste el relojPanasonic Canada Inc