Panasonic DMC-FX7PP, DMCFX7K Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Portrait mode

This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from a background and adjust the exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy complexion on the subject.

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∫Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.

2 Be close to the subject.

3 Select a background which is far from the camera.

•This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime.

•White balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may change.

•When you want to change the exposure or the hue, compensate the exposure (P41).

Sports mode

This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of outdoor sports.)

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∫Technique for Sports mode

To record actions of the subject as if it were still, the shutter speed becomes faster than usual. This mode is more effective when taking pictures in the daytime on a clear day.

•This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime, keeping 16.4 feet (5 m) or more away from the subject.

•White balance works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the hue may change.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only DMC-FX7If you will not be using the camera for a long time Care for the cameraAbout the Lens When you press the 4 button About These Operating InstructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Audio DUB Dpof PrintSlide Show TrimmingStandard Accessories Flash P37 Self-timer Indicator P40Names of the Components Lens partCard/Battery Door P14 Camera Switch P20Mode Dial P27 Speaker for Operational SoundPlay back the pictures Charge the battery. P12Quick Guide Set the clock. P18Charging the Battery with the Charger Detach the batteryConnect the charger to the electrical outlet About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the CardAbout handling a card Access to the cardAbout the Card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional223 256 MB 390 709 1200 1950 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the sizeHdtv 445 512 MB 785 1429 2418 3929Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect Clock SET from the Setup menu. P20 Set date and timePreparation Be sure to press 1 at the end to determine the setting Setup MenuTurn the camera on Select the Setup Menu Select the desired item Press the Menu buttonMonitor Power SaveMenu Functions Auto ReviewOFF NO.RESETECO Economy BeepVideo OUT ResetUSB Mode Scene MenuAbout the LCD Monitor Playback mode P45Simple mode P32 Selecting the screen to be usedRecording guide line Histogram Example of histogramMode Dial Taking PicturesTurn the camera on Set the mode dial to Normal picture mode Take a pictureTaking pictures AF/AE Lock AF Auto Focus AE Auto Exposure Correct posture for taking good picturesFocusing Jitter camera shakeExposure Recording pictures basic Select the desired item and set the desired value Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSettings in Simple mode PICT.MODE MailMODE2 Other Settings in Simple modeEconomy OFF EnlargePICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC You cannot set the following items in the Simple modeNO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT Language Economy ZoomEnlarge and shift the picture When the mode dial is in a recording mode, pressChecking the Recorded Picture Review 1k4k8k 8k4k1kUsing the Optical Zoom To make subjects appear closer use TeleTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Photo flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Do not cover it with your finger or any other itemsAvailable flash settings by recording mode AUTO¢ISO80 60 1/2000 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Switch the self-timer settingFocus on the subject to take the picture Compensate the exposure toward positive Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Properly Exposed Over exposedTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer Stabilizer MODE1Taking Pictures using Burst Mode High speed Low speed No limit No display canceledNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Playing Back Pictures Select the pictureSelect the pictures Switch to multi screenPictures Multi Playback To return to the normal playbackShift the picture Using the Playback ZoomEnlarge the picture 1k2k4k8k16k 16k8k4k2k1kSelect Multi Delete Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select the pictures to be deletedDelete all of the pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at onceUsing the Mode Dial Macro modeFocus range Select Motion Rate Motion image modeWhen the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights Press the shutter button fully to start the recordingAvailable recording time seconds SD Memory Card Motion rate sec CapacityFireworks P56 Party P57 Snow P57 Scene modeNight Scenery P55 Night Portrait P56 Self Portrait P58Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Sports modeScenery mode Technique for Night scenery modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Technique for Fireworks modeParty mode Snow mode Technique for Party modeThis mode allows you to take a picture of yourself Technique for Self-portrait modeUsing the REC mode menu Slow Shutter P65Zoom P66 COL.EFFECT P66 PICT.ADJ. P66 Flip ANIM. P67 Daylight For auto setting autoWhite Balance W.BALANCE On a bright dayAbout the white balance fine adjustment Setting the White Balance manually White setAdjusted when the photo flash is insufficient About the white balanceISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZE ISO sensitivity 4001920k1080 pixels Quality Quality Audio Recording Audio REC AF Mode AF Mode Area-focusing Camera focuses on anySlow Shutter Slow Shutter Slow shutter SettingAF Assist Lamp AF assist lamp does not turnPicture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Digital Zoom D.ZOOMSelect Image Capture Flip Animation Flip AnimSelect Flip Anim REC PICT.ADJSelect Frame Rate and set the number of frames Capture images for flip animationSelect Create Motion Image Select Create Motion Image and create a flip animationDeleting all still images used to create flip animation To pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion ImagesCursor displayed during playback corresponds to 3/4/ 2/1 Picture with audio cannot be resized P78 or trimmed P79Select the picture to be rotated and set it Using the Play mode menuRotating the Picture Rotate Select RotateSetting the Picture to be Printed and the Number Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelTo cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the datePreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelCancel SETPlaying Back with Slide Show Select Slide SHOW, then select ALL or DpofSet the items of the Slide Show Select Start By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSD Slide Show Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recording Select the picture and start audio recordingSelect the size and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect Resize Select YES or no and set it Select the picture and set itSelect the picture to trim and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect Trimming Enlarge or decrease the pictureInitializing the Card Format Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to setSelect YES or no and set it Select FormatDuring formatting, do not turn the camera off Turn the camera and the TV off Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with the supplied cable Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slotSelect USB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPWhen using Windows 98/98 SE MessageConnecting to a PC Macintosh About PictBridge PTP settingPC Windows PictBridge PTP WindowsUSB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-CAC2 optional Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterWhen the Dpof Select Single Print is not set PICTURE. P89Set the print settings Select a picture to be printedSingle picture Dpof picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureSelect Dpof Picture Set the Dpof print with this camera in advance. P72Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Screen Display 17 16Recording Recording in simple mode 1000 DECPlayback Flip animation P67Others When you go out, bring charged spare batteries BatteryStore the removed battery in the battery carrying case Dispose of an unusable batteryCard100PANA Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeFolder Composition Export Misc PRIVATE1Message Display Troubleshooting Reset Monochrome When connecting to aClock setting is BlurredLCD monitor Or always lit on the LCDMonitor Noise appears on Appears on the LCDSpecifications Operating Temperature DimensionsWeight Battery Charger Panasonic DE-991BDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty CoverageElectric of Puerto RICO, INC. Ave de Infanteria, Km .5, San Carry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory ServicenterDate Printing IndexBacklight Compensation Brightness of the LCD Monitor LCD MonitorSetup Menu Simple Mode USB Connection Cable USB ModeResizing Review Rotate Scene Menu Scene Mode Scenery Mode Slow Shutter Snow Mode Sports ModeReproduzca las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española de uso rápidoCargue la batería Ajuste el relojPanasonic Canada Inc