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Panasonic DMCFX7K, DMC-FX7PP We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. P18

Models: DMCFX7K

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•We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. (P18)

Recording pictures (basic)

•When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected.

•We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. (P18)

•When the time for power save is set (P21), the camera is automatically turned off if you do not operate it within the set time. When operating the camera again, press the shutter button or turn the camera off and on.

•In some cases, if the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the recordable range when you use the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication is lit.

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Panasonic DMCFX7K, DMC-FX7PP operating instructions We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. P18

Contents

Operating Instructions Digital CameraBefore use, please read these instructions completely VQT0M16Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note U.S. only ∫ About the Lens ∫ If you will not be using the camera for a long time∫ Care for the camera ∫ About the LCD monitor∫ About illustrations of the cursor button Using the Optical ZoomAbout These Operating Instructions ∫ About pictures/illustrations in these operating instructionsRecording pictures basic ContentsBefore Use Recording pictures advancedBefore Connecting with USB Connection Connecting to a PC or PrinterPlayback advanced Others∫ Battery Carrying Case Standard Accessories∫ CD-ROM ∫ Battery Pack ∫ Battery ChargerNames of the Components Speaker for Operational Sound 1011 12 133 Turn the camera on to take pictures 1 Charge the battery. P122 Insert the battery and the card. P14 Quick Guide2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging the Battery with the Charger1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery 3 Detach the battery∫ Charging error About the Battery∫ Battery indication ∫ The lifetime of the battery2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly Inserting/Removing the Battery1 Slide the card/battery door to open it 3 1 Close the card/battery door3 1 Close the card/battery door Inserting/Removing the CardRemove Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it∫ SD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard optional About the Card∫ Access to the card ∫ About handling a cardApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size 3 Select M/D/Y, D/M/Y or Y/M/D Setting Date/Time Clock Set1 Select CLOCK SET from the SETUP menu. P20 2 Set date and timeYou can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used 4 Select the desired item Setup Menu3 Select the SETUP Menu 1 Turn the camera onFunctions When using pictures with audio, the auto review function worksplaying back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save MenuBEEP TONE MenuFunctions BEEP LEVELDEUTSCH German MenuFunctions ENGLISH English∫ Selecting the screen to be used About the LCD MonitorIn playback mode P45 In simple mode P32∫ Recording guide line Example of histogram ∫ Histogram∫ The Mode Dial Taking Pictures3 Take a picture 1 1 Turn the camera on 2 Set the mode dial to Normal picture mode∫ Taking pictures ∫ Correct posture for taking good pictures ∫ AF/AE Lock AF Auto Focus AE Auto Exposure∫ Jitter camera shake ∫ Focusing∫ Exposure We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. P18 BEEP Taking Pictures in Simple Mode1 Select the desired item and set the desired value PICT.MODE∫ 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 control range ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivityShutter speed sec ∫ Shutter speed for each flash modeFlash mode ∫ When using the photo flashCANCEL MENU Taking Pictures with the Self-timer1 Switch the self-timer setting 2 Focus on the subject to take the pictureUnder exposed Compensating the Exposure1 Press 3 several times until EXPOSURE appears and then compensate the exposure1 Press 3 several times until Taking Pictures using Auto BracketSTABILIZER OFF MODE1 Optical Image Stabilizer STABILIZER∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst Mode1 Select the picture Playing Back Pictures1000001 2 Select the pictures 1 Switch to multi screen9 Pictures Multi Playback 1 2 4 5 7 8∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback Zoom1 Enlarge the picture 2 Shift the picture2 Select the pictures to be deleted Deleting Pictures1 Select the picture to be deleted 1 Select MULTI DELETE∫ To delete all pictures 3 Delete the pictures1 Select ALL DELETE 2 Delete all of the picturesMacro mode Using the Mode Dial∫ Focus range 3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording Motion image mode2 Press the shutter button halfway 1 Select MOTION RATE∫ Available recording time seconds Scene mode ∫ Technique for Sports mode Portrait modeSports mode ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effectiveNight scenery mode Scenery mode∫ Technique for Night scenery mode ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode Night portrait modeFireworks mode ∫ Technique for Night portrait modeSnow mode Party mode∫ Technique for Party mode ª Technique for Self-portrait mode Self portrait modeUsing the REC mode menu ∫ Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCEAbout the white balance ∫ Setting the White Balance manually White set∫ Finely Adjusting the White Balance White Balance Fine Adjustment About the white balance fine adjustmentPicture Size PICT.SIZE ISO Sensitivity SENSITIVITYISO sensitivity Audio Recording AUDIO REC Quality QUALITYRecording pictures advanced AF Mode AF MODE AF ASSIST LAMP AF Assist LampSlow Shutter SLOW SHUTTER settingDigital Zoom D.ZOOM Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJColor Effect COL.EFFECT SELECT Flip Animation FLIP ANIM1 Select FLIP ANIM 2 Select IMAGE CAPTURE6 Select CREATE MOTION IMAGE and create a flip animation 3 Capture images for flip animation4 Select CREATE MOTION IMAGE 5 Select FRAME RATE and set the number of frames∫ Deleting all still images used to create flip animation 1000001 Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images∫ Pictures with audio Select the picture with audio icon and play back the audio1 Select ROTATE Using the PLAY mode menuRotating the Picture ROTATE 2 Select the picture to be rotated and set it1 Select DPOF PRINT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number ofPrints DPOF PRINT CANCEL ALL DPOF ∫ 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 settings1000001 1 Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCELPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture PROTECT ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set/cancel the protectionSLIDE SHOW Playing Back with Slide Show1 Select SLIDE SHOW, then select ALL or DPOF 2 Set the items of the Slide Show4 By pressing the MENU button, the Slide Show stops 3 Select START∫ SD Slide Show 1 Select AUDIO DUB Adding Audio to Recorded3 Stop audio recording 2 Select the picture and start audio recording4 Select YES or NO and set it Resizing the Pictures RESIZE1 Select RESIZE 3 Select the size and set it3 Enlarge or decrease the picture Trimming the Pictures1 Select TRIMMING 2 Select the picture to trim and set it1 Select FORMAT 4 Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set5 Select YES or NO and set it Initializing the Card FORMATDo not format the card on a computer. Always format on the camera 3 Turn the TV on and select external input 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback modePlaying Back Pictures with a TV Screen 1 Connect the AV cable A supplied to the AV OUT socket of the camera2 Select PC or PictBridge PTP Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB MODE 1 Select USB MODEMessage ∫ When using Windows 98/98 SE1 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 ∫ PictBridge PTP Windows ∫ About PictBridge PTP setting∫ PC Windows Macintosh1 Turn the camera on and then set the USB mode to PictBridge PTP. P83 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer2 Turn on the printer 1000001 2 Set the print settings1 Select a picture to be printed ∫ Single picture∫ PAGE LAYOUT 3 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture1 Select DPOF PICTURE 2 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture∫ Layout printing ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advanceWhen printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper cable when the cable disconnection warning icon is indicatedF2.8 1/25 Screen Display∫ In recording ∫ Recording in simple mode 1000 DEC1000001 1/19F2.8 1/25 In Motion image mode∫ Optimal Use of the Camera Cautions for UseWhen carrying this camera, take care not to drop or hit it Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera∫ Condensation When the lens is fogged up ∫ BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries Dispose of an unusable battery∫ Folder Composition ∫ Printing pictures recorded with HDTV mode∫ Card Do not bend or drop the cardMEMORY CARD ERROR Message DisplayMODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER POSITION MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?The picture is not TroubleshootingConditions CausesConditions When connecting to aThe clock setting is resetmonitor ConditionsCauses or always lit on the LCDMetering mode SpecificationsPower Source Power ConsumptionBattery Charger DimensionsWeight Operating TemperatureAccessory# Digital Camera Accessory SystemFor USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Please include your proof of purchase Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyRECHARGEABLE BATTERY Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Service in Puerto Rico Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Servicenter MAIL TOIndex Playback Pictures on TV NumericsReset of setting Spot-focusing3 Encienda la cámara para sacar las imágenes Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española de uso rápido1 Cargue la batería 2 Inserte la batería y la tarjetaDivision of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America VQT0M16F0804Mk Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company