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Panasonic DMC-FX7PP, DMCFX7K operating instructions Information for Your Safety, Dear Customer

Models: DMCFX7K

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Dear Customer,

Before Use

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Notice:

This product has parts that contain a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or disks or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

•Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

•SD Logo is a trademark.

•Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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Panasonic DMC-FX7PP, DMCFX7K operating instructions Information for Your Safety, Dear Customer

Contents

VQT0M16 Digital CameraBefore use, please read these instructions completely Operating InstructionsInformation for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only ∫ About the LCD monitor ∫ If you will not be using the camera for a long time∫ Care for the camera ∫ About the Lens∫ About pictures/illustrations in these operating instructions Using the Optical ZoomAbout These Operating Instructions ∫ About illustrations of the cursor buttonRecording pictures advanced ContentsBefore Use Recording pictures basicOthers Connecting to a PC or PrinterPlayback advanced Before Connecting with USB Connection∫ Battery Charger Standard Accessories∫ CD-ROM ∫ Battery Pack ∫ Battery Carrying CaseNames of the Components 1011 12 13 Speaker for Operational SoundQuick Guide 1 Charge the battery. P122 Insert the battery and the card. P14 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures3 Detach the battery Charging the Battery with the Charger1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet∫ The lifetime of the battery About the Battery∫ Battery indication ∫ Charging error3 1 Close the card/battery door Inserting/Removing the Battery1 Slide the card/battery door to open it 2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly1 Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the CardRemove Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright 3 1 Close the card/battery door∫ About handling a card About the Card∫ Access to the card ∫ SD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size 2 Set date and time Setting Date/Time Clock Set1 Select CLOCK SET from the SETUP menu. P20 3 Select M/D/Y, D/M/Y or Y/M/DYou can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used 1 Turn the camera on Setup Menu3 Select the SETUP Menu 4 Select the desired itemMenu When using pictures with audio, the auto review function worksplaying back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save FunctionsBEEP LEVEL MenuFunctions BEEP TONEENGLISH English MenuFunctions DEUTSCH GermanIn simple mode P32 About the LCD MonitorIn playback mode P45 ∫ Selecting the screen to be used∫ Recording guide line ∫ Histogram Example of histogramTaking Pictures ∫ The Mode Dial∫ Taking pictures 1 1 Turn the camera on 2 Set the mode dial to Normal picture mode3 Take a picture ∫ AF/AE Lock AF Auto Focus AE Auto Exposure ∫ Correct posture for taking good pictures∫ Exposure ∫ Focusing∫ Jitter camera shake We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. P18 PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple Mode1 Select the desired item and set the desired value BEEP∫ Other Settings in Simple mode You cannot set the following items in the Simple mode NO.RESET RESET 2 Enlarge and shift the picture 1 When the mode dial is in a recording mode, pressChecking the Recorded Picture Review ∫ To make subjects appear further away use Wide Using the Optical Zoom∫ To make subjects appear closer use Tele Photo flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting ISO sensitivity ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode∫ The available flash range to take pictures Available flash control range∫ When using the photo flash ∫ Shutter speed for each flash modeFlash mode Shutter speed sec2 Focus on the subject to take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1 Switch the self-timer setting CANCEL MENUEXPOSURE appears and then compensate the exposure Compensating the Exposure1 Press 3 several times until Under exposedTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket 1 Press 3 several times untilOptical Image Stabilizer STABILIZER STABILIZER OFF MODE1Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode1000001 Playing Back Pictures1 Select the picture 1 2 4 5 7 8 1 Switch to multi screen9 Pictures Multi Playback 2 Select the pictures2 Shift the picture Using the Playback Zoom1 Enlarge the picture ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom1 Select MULTI DELETE Deleting Pictures1 Select the picture to be deleted 2 Select the pictures to be deleted2 Delete all of the pictures 3 Delete the pictures1 Select ALL DELETE ∫ To delete all pictures∫ Focus range Using the Mode DialMacro mode 1 Select MOTION RATE Motion image mode2 Press the shutter button halfway 3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording∫ Available recording time seconds Scene mode ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Portrait modeSports mode ∫ Technique for Sports mode∫ Technique for Night scenery mode Scenery modeNight scenery mode ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode Night portrait modeFireworks mode ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode∫ Technique for Party mode Party modeSnow mode Self portrait mode ª Technique for Self-portrait modeUsing the REC mode menu White Balance W.BALANCE ∫ Auto White BalanceAbout the white balance fine adjustment ∫ Setting the White Balance manually White set∫ Finely Adjusting the White Balance White Balance Fine Adjustment About the white balanceISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity SENSITIVITYPicture Size PICT.SIZE Recording pictures advanced Quality QUALITYAudio Recording AUDIO REC AF Mode AF MODE setting AF Assist LampSlow Shutter SLOW SHUTTER AF ASSIST LAMPColor Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJDigital Zoom D.ZOOM 2 Select IMAGE CAPTURE Flip Animation FLIP ANIM1 Select FLIP ANIM SELECT5 Select FRAME RATE and set the number of frames 3 Capture images for flip animation4 Select CREATE MOTION IMAGE 6 Select CREATE MOTION IMAGE and create a flip animation∫ Deleting all still images used to create flip animation Select the picture with audio icon and play back the audio Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images∫ Pictures with audio 10000012 Select the picture to be rotated and set it Using the PLAY mode menuRotating the Picture ROTATE 1 Select ROTATEPrints DPOF PRINT Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of1 Select DPOF PRINT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL ∫ To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set the number of prints∫ Multi setting Select the pictures and set the number of prints CANCEL ALL DPOF∫ Single setting Select the picture and set/cancel the protection 1 Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCELPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture PROTECT 10000012 Set the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide Show1 Select SLIDE SHOW, then select ALL or DPOF SLIDE SHOW∫ SD Slide Show 3 Select START4 By pressing the MENU button, the Slide Show stops 2 Select the picture and start audio recording Adding Audio to Recorded3 Stop audio recording 1 Select AUDIO DUB3 Select the size and set it Resizing the Pictures RESIZE1 Select RESIZE 4 Select YES or NO and set it2 Select the picture to trim and set it Trimming the Pictures1 Select TRIMMING 3 Enlarge or decrease the pictureInitializing the Card FORMAT 4 Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set5 Select YES or NO and set it 1 Select FORMATDo not format the card on a computer. Always format on the camera 1 Connect the AV cable A supplied to the AV OUT socket of the camera 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback modePlaying Back Pictures with a TV Screen 3 Turn the TV on and select external input1 Select USB MODE Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB MODE 2 Select PC or PictBridge PTP∫ When using Windows 98/98 SE Message2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable B supplied Connecting to a PC1 Turn the camera on and set the USB MODE according to the OS you use Macintosh ∫ About PictBridge PTP setting∫ PC Windows ∫ PictBridge PTP Windows2 Turn on the printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer1 Turn the camera on and then set the USB mode to PictBridge PTP. P83 ∫ Single picture 2 Set the print settings1 Select a picture to be printed 10000012 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture 3 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture1 Select DPOF PICTURE ∫ PAGE LAYOUTcable when the cable disconnection warning icon is indicated ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper ∫ Layout printing∫ In recording Screen DisplayF2.8 1/25 1000 DEC ∫ Recording in simple modeIn Motion image mode 1/19F2.8 1/25 1000001Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera Cautions for UseWhen carrying this camera, take care not to drop or hit it ∫ Optimal Use of the CameraDispose of an unusable battery ∫ BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries ∫ Condensation When the lens is fogged upDo not bend or drop the card ∫ Printing pictures recorded with HDTV mode∫ Card ∫ Folder CompositionMEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD? Message DisplayMODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER POSITION MEMORY CARD ERRORCauses TroubleshootingConditions The picture is notreset When connecting to aThe clock setting is Conditionsor always lit on the LCD ConditionsCauses monitorPower Consumption SpecificationsPower Source Metering modeOperating Temperature DimensionsWeight Battery ChargerDigital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Request for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchaseLimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty RECHARGEABLE BATTERYCarry-In or Mail-In Service MAIL TO Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Servicenter Service in Puerto RicoIndex Spot-focusing NumericsReset of setting Playback Pictures on TV2 Inserte la batería y la tarjeta Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española de uso rápido1 Cargue la batería 3 Encienda la cámara para sacar las imágenesPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company VQT0M16F0804Mk Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America