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Panasonic DMCFX7K, DMC-FX7PP operating instructions Take a picture, ∫ Taking pictures

Models: DMCFX7K

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Recording pictures (basic)

∫ Taking pictures

3 Take a picture.

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.

•Insert the charged battery. (P14)

•Insert the card. (P15)

1 1 Turn the camera on.

2Set the mode dial to Normal picture mode [].

OFF ON

2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus and then press the shutter button halfway A.

F2.8 1/25

•B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

	When the	When the
	subject is not	subject is
	focused	focused
Focus	Blink (green)	On (green)
indication

AF area	Turns from	Turns from
	white to red	white to green

Sound	Beeps 4 times	Beeps 2 times

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•The focus indication 2 is lit and then the aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 are displayed.

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Panasonic DMCFX7K Take a picture, 1 1 Turn the camera on 2 Set the mode dial to Normal picture mode, ∫ Taking pictures

Contents

Digital Camera Before use, please read these instructions completelyVQT0M16 Operating InstructionsInformation for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only ∫ If you will not be using the camera for a long time ∫ Care for the camera∫ About the LCD monitor ∫ About the LensUsing the Optical Zoom About These Operating Instructions∫ About pictures/illustrations in these operating instructions ∫ About illustrations of the cursor buttonContents Before UseRecording pictures advanced Recording pictures basicConnecting to a PC or Printer Playback advancedOthers Before Connecting with USB ConnectionStandard Accessories ∫ CD-ROM ∫ Battery Pack∫ Battery Charger ∫ Battery Carrying CaseNames of the Components 1011 12 13 Speaker for Operational Sound1 Charge the battery. P12 2 Insert the battery and the card. P14Quick Guide 3 Turn the camera on to take picturesCharging the Battery with the Charger 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery3 Detach the battery 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outletAbout the Battery ∫ Battery indication∫ The lifetime of the battery ∫ Charging errorInserting/Removing the Battery 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it3 1 Close the card/battery door 2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmlyInserting/Removing the Card Remove Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright1 Slide the card/battery door to open it 3 1 Close the card/battery doorAbout the Card ∫ Access to the card∫ About handling a card ∫ SD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size Setting Date/Time Clock Set 1 Select CLOCK SET from the SETUP menu. P202 Set date and time 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 Setup Menu 3 Select the SETUP Menu1 Turn the camera on 4 Select the desired itemWhen using pictures with audio, the auto review function works playing back motion images/during Slide Show, the power saveMenu FunctionsMenu FunctionsBEEP LEVEL BEEP TONEMenu FunctionsENGLISH English DEUTSCH GermanAbout the LCD Monitor In playback mode P45In simple mode P32 ∫ Selecting the screen to be used∫ Recording guide line ∫ Histogram Example of histogramTaking Pictures ∫ The Mode Dial3 Take a picture 1 1 Turn the camera on 2 Set the mode dial to Normal picture mode∫ Taking pictures ∫ AF/AE Lock AF Auto Focus AE Auto Exposure ∫ Correct posture for taking good pictures∫ Jitter camera shake ∫ Focusing∫ Exposure We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. P18 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 1 Select the desired item and set the desired valuePICT.MODE BEEP∫ Other Settings in Simple mode You cannot set the following items in the Simple mode NO.RESET RESET Checking the Recorded Picture Review 1 When the mode dial is in a recording mode, press2 Enlarge and shift the picture ∫ To make subjects appear closer use Tele Using the Optical Zoom∫ To make subjects appear further away use Wide ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashPhoto flash ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode ∫ The available flash range to take picturesISO sensitivity Available flash control range∫ Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode∫ When using the photo flash Shutter speed secTaking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Switch the self-timer setting2 Focus on the subject to take the picture CANCEL MENUCompensating the Exposure 1 Press 3 several times untilEXPOSURE appears and then compensate the exposure 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 mode1 Select the picture Playing Back Pictures1000001 1 Switch to multi screen 9 Pictures Multi Playback1 2 4 5 7 8 2 Select the picturesUsing the Playback Zoom 1 Enlarge the picture2 Shift the picture ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoomDeleting Pictures 1 Select the picture to be deleted1 Select MULTI DELETE 2 Select the pictures to be deleted3 Delete the pictures 1 Select ALL DELETE2 Delete all of the pictures ∫ To delete all picturesMacro mode Using the Mode Dial∫ Focus range Motion image mode 2 Press the shutter button halfway1 Select MOTION RATE 3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording∫ Available recording time seconds Scene mode Portrait mode Sports mode∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective ∫ Technique for Sports modeNight scenery mode Scenery mode∫ Technique for Night scenery mode Night portrait mode Fireworks mode∫ Technique for Night portrait mode ∫ Technique for Fireworks modeSnow mode Party mode∫ Technique for Party mode Self portrait mode ª Technique for Self-portrait modeUsing the REC mode menu White Balance W.BALANCE ∫ Auto White Balance∫ Setting the White Balance manually White set ∫ Finely Adjusting the White Balance White Balance Fine AdjustmentAbout the white balance fine adjustment About the white balancePicture Size PICT.SIZE ISO Sensitivity SENSITIVITYISO sensitivity Audio Recording AUDIO REC Quality QUALITYRecording pictures advanced AF Mode AF MODE AF Assist Lamp Slow Shutter SLOW SHUTTERsetting AF ASSIST LAMPDigital Zoom D.ZOOM Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJColor Effect COL.EFFECT Flip Animation FLIP ANIM 1 Select FLIP ANIM2 Select IMAGE CAPTURE SELECT3 Capture images for flip animation 4 Select CREATE MOTION IMAGE5 Select FRAME RATE and set the number of frames 6 Select CREATE MOTION IMAGE and create a flip animation∫ Deleting all still images used to create flip animation Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ∫ Pictures with audioSelect the picture with audio icon and play back the audio 1000001Using the PLAY mode menu Rotating the Picture ROTATE2 Select the picture to be rotated and set it 1 Select ROTATE1 Select DPOF PRINT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number ofPrints DPOF PRINT ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set the number of prints ∫ Multi setting Select the pictures and set the number of prints∫ To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings CANCEL ALL DPOF1 Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture PROTECT∫ Single setting Select the picture and set/cancel the protection 1000001Playing Back with Slide Show 1 Select SLIDE SHOW, then select ALL or DPOF2 Set the items of the Slide Show SLIDE SHOW4 By pressing the MENU button, the Slide Show stops 3 Select START∫ SD Slide Show Adding Audio to Recorded 3 Stop audio recording2 Select the picture and start audio recording 1 Select AUDIO DUBResizing the Pictures RESIZE 1 Select RESIZE3 Select the size and set it 4 Select YES or NO and set itTrimming the Pictures 1 Select TRIMMING2 Select the picture to trim and set it 3 Enlarge or decrease the picture4 Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set 5 Select YES or NO and set itInitializing the Card FORMAT 1 Select FORMATDo not format the card on a computer. Always format on the camera 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback mode Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen1 Connect the AV cable A supplied to the AV OUT socket of the camera 3 Turn the TV on and select external inputBefore Connecting with USB Connection Cable USB MODE1 Select USB MODE 2 Select PC or PictBridge PTP∫ When using Windows 98/98 SE Message1 Turn the camera on and set the USB MODE according to the OS you use Connecting to a PC2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable B supplied ∫ About PictBridge PTP setting ∫ PC WindowsMacintosh ∫ PictBridge PTP Windows1 Turn the camera on and then set the USB mode to PictBridge PTP. P83 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer2 Turn on the printer 2 Set the print settings 1 Select a picture to be printed∫ Single picture 10000013 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture 1 Select DPOF PICTURE2 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture ∫ PAGE LAYOUT∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of papercable when the cable disconnection warning icon is indicated ∫ Layout printingF2.8 1/25 Screen Display∫ In recording 1000 DEC ∫ Recording in simple mode1/19 F2.8 1/25In Motion image mode 1000001Cautions for Use When carrying this camera, take care not to drop or hit itDo not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera ∫ Optimal Use of the Camera∫ Battery When you go out, bring charged spare batteriesDispose of an unusable battery ∫ Condensation When the lens is fogged up∫ Printing pictures recorded with HDTV mode ∫ CardDo not bend or drop the card ∫ Folder CompositionMessage Display MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER POSITIONMEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD? MEMORY CARD ERRORTroubleshooting ConditionsCauses The picture is notWhen connecting to a The clock setting isreset ConditionsConditions Causesor always lit on the LCD monitorSpecifications Power SourcePower Consumption Metering modeDimensions WeightOperating Temperature 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 For USA Only Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Coverage RECHARGEABLE BATTERYCarry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory ServicenterMAIL TO Service in Puerto RicoIndex Numerics Reset of settingSpot-focusing Playback Pictures on TVSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española de uso rápido 1 Cargue la batería2 Inserte la batería y la tarjeta 3 Encienda la cámara para sacar las imágenesVQT0M16 F0804MkPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America