Panasonic DMC-FX7GN, DMC-FX2GN operating instructions About the Battery

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Preparation

About the Battery

∫Battery indication

The remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; optional).]

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The indication turns red and blinks: Recharge or replace the battery.

When the LCD monitor is set to off by the economy mode, the status indicator blinks.

∫The lifetime of the battery

The number of recordable pictures by CIPA standards

•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

Number of

DMC-FX7:Approx. 120 pictures

recordable

(CIPA)

pictures

DMC-FX2:Approx. 130 pictures

 

(CIPA)

 

 

(Recording conditions by CIPA standards)

•Temperature: 23°C/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

•Using SD Memory Card (supplied: 16MB).

•Using the supplied battery.

•Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

•Record once every 30 seconds, with full flash every other recording.

•Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to Wide and vice versa in every recording.

•Turn the camera off every 10 recordings.

•When the Power LCD function (P24) is used, the number of recordable pictures decreases.

Playback time

Playback time DMC-FX7:Approx. 100 min. DMC-FX2:Approx. 120 min.

The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

∫Charging

Charging time Approx. 120 min.

Charging time and the number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (CGA-S004E) are the same as the above.

•When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights.

∫Charging error

•If the [CHARGE] indicator is changed from lighting to blinking, this is a charging error. In this case, disconnect the AC cable from the electrical outlet, detach the battery and then make sure if both room and battery temperature are not too low or high. If the temperature is between

10oC – 35oC, recharge the battery. If the [CHARGE] indicator does not turn off properly and still starts blinking after you completed recharging the battery, consult the dealer.

•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even if the battery is properly charged, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

∫Charging conditions

•Charge the battery under temperature of 10oC – 35oC. (Battery temperature should be the same also.)

•The performance of the battery may be temporarily deteriorated and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/ snowboarding).

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Contents Model No.DMC-FX7GN DMC-FX2GN Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerIf you will not be using the camera for Long time About the LensAbout These Operating Instructions About illustrations of the cursor buttonContents Dpof Print Slide ShowTrimming Standard Accessories Names of the Components 3 2 Lens 1011 12 Charge the battery. P11 Quick GuidePlay back the pictures Charging the Battery with the Charger About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open itInserting/Removing the Card Access to the card About the CardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size DMC-FX7 DMC-FX2Hdtv Setting Date/Time Clock Set Select Clock SET from the Setup menu. P19Initial setting Set date and timePreparation Setup Menu Power Save Menu FunctionsMonitor Auto ReviewOn the next recording. The folder number is updated, OFFNo operational sound Soft operational soundVideo OUT PALScene Menu LanguageSimple mode P31 Playback mode P44About the LCD Monitor Recording 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 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODESelect the desired item and set the desired value MailOther Settings in Simple mode Economy OFFMODE2 EnlargeNO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT Language Economy PICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC. DMC-FX7Slow Shutter COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Flip Anim Checking the Recorded Picture Review PressEnlarge and shift the picture Using the Optical Zoom To make subjects appear closer use TeleTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingPhoto flash Available flash settings by recording mode AUTO¢ISO80 DMC-FX7 ISO64 DMC-FX2When using the photo flash Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Switch the self-timer settingFocus on the subject to take the picture Compensating the Exposure Under exposedProperly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer Stabilizer MODE1Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Number of pictures recorded in burst modePlaying Back Pictures Select the pictureSwitch to multi screen Pictures Multi PlaybackSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackUsing the Playback Zoom Enlarge the pictureShift the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoomDeleting Pictures Select the picture to be deletedSelect Multi Delete Select the pictures to be deletedDelete the pictures Select ALL DeleteDelete all of the pictures To delete all picturesUsing the Mode Dial Macro modeMotion image mode Select Motion RatePress the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fully to start the recordingAvailable recording time seconds You cannot record audio on DMC-FX2Scene mode Night Scenery P54 Night Portrait P54 Self Portrait P56Sports mode Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait modeTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Party modeSnow mode Self portrait mode Technique for Self-portrait modeRecording pictures advanced Using the REC mode menu Slow Shutter P64White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White BalanceSetting the White Balance manually White set About the white balance fine adjustmentAbout the white balance ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZE ISO sensitivity 400Audio Recording Audio REC Quality QualityAF Mode AF Mode Slow shutter Setting AF Assist LampSlow Shutter Slow Shutter Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Digital Zoom D.ZOOMFlip Animation Flip Anim Select Flip AnimSelect Image Capture REC PICT.ADJCapture images for flip animation Select Create Motion ImageSelect 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 Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images To pauseUsing the Play mode menu Rotating the Picture RotateSelect the picture to be rotated and set it 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 dateSelect PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SETPlaying Back with Slide Show Select Slide SHOW, then select ALL or DpofSet the items of the Slide Show ALLSelect Start By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSD Slide Show Adding Audio to Recorded DMC-FX7 onlySelect the picture and start audio recording Resizing the Pictures Resize Select ResizeSelect the size and set it Select YES or no and set it Select the picture and set itTrimming the Pictures Select the picture to trim and set itSelect Trimming Enlarge or decrease the pictureShift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set Select YES or no and set itInitializing the Card Format Select FormatPlayback advanced Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Turn the TV on and select external inputPlaying back pictures with the supplied cable Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable USB ModeSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPWhen using Windows 98/98 SE MessageConnecting to a PC About PictBridge PTP setting PC WindowsMacintosh PictBridge PTP WindowsConnecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer PICTURE. P88PICTURE. P87 Set the print settings Select a picture to be printedSingle picture Select Print Start and then print out the picture Select Dpof PictureDpof picture Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Screen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode DEC.2004 1000DEC.2004 PlaybackOthers Battery When you go out, bring charged spare batteriesDispose of an unusable battery ChargerPrinting pictures recorded with Hdtv mode Folder CompositionExport Misc PRIVATE1 Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message DisplayTroubleshooting Monochrome When connecting to a Clock setting isReset BlurredConditions Causes/Remedies Lens clicks Or always lit on the LCDMonitor Noise appears on LCD monitorSpecifications Dimensions WeightOperating Temperature FlashBattery Charger Panasonic DE-992A Battery Pack lithium-ionInput OutputMemo VQT0M35
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