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Panasonic DMC-FX7PP, DMCFX7K About These Operating Instructions, Using the Optical Zoom

Models: DMCFX7K

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About These Operating Instructions

Before Use

About These Operating Instructions

Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner.

Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the Mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings.

Using the Optical Zoom

You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.

•The picture may have some distortion (typical example: vertical straight line bent outwards).

Convenient or helpful information for use of this camera is described.

∫About pictures/illustrations in these operating instructions

Pictures in these operating instructions are composed from still photographs for explanation.

Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those in actual use.

∫About illustrations of the cursor button

In those operating instructions, the operations on the cursor button are described as illustrated below.

MENU

e.g.: When you press the 4 button

REV

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Panasonic DMCFX7 About These Operating Instructions, Using the Optical Zoom, ∫ About illustrations of the cursor button

Contents

Before use, please read these instructions completely Digital CameraVQT0M16 Operating InstructionsDear Customer Information for Your SafetyFCC Note U.S. only ∫ Care for the camera ∫ If you will not be using the camera for a long time∫ About the LCD monitor ∫ About the LensAbout These Operating Instructions Using the Optical Zoom∫ About pictures/illustrations in these operating instructions ∫ About illustrations of the cursor buttonBefore Use ContentsRecording pictures advanced Recording pictures basicPlayback advanced Connecting to a PC or PrinterOthers Before Connecting with USB Connection∫ CD-ROM ∫ Battery Pack Standard Accessories∫ Battery Charger ∫ Battery Carrying CaseNames of the Components Speaker for Operational Sound 1011 12 132 Insert the battery and the card. P14 1 Charge the battery. P12Quick Guide 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery Charging the Battery with the Charger3 Detach the battery 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet∫ Battery indication About the Battery∫ The lifetime of the battery ∫ Charging error1 Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the Battery3 1 Close the card/battery door 2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmlyRemove Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright Inserting/Removing the Card1 Slide the card/battery door to open it 3 1 Close the card/battery door∫ Access to the card About the Card∫ About handling a card ∫ SD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size 1 Select CLOCK SET from the SETUP menu. P20 Setting Date/Time Clock Set2 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 3 Select the SETUP Menu Setup Menu1 Turn the camera on 4 Select the desired itemplaying back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save When using pictures with audio, the auto review function worksMenu FunctionsFunctions MenuBEEP LEVEL BEEP TONEFunctions MenuENGLISH English DEUTSCH GermanIn playback mode P45 About the LCD MonitorIn simple mode P32 ∫ Selecting the screen to be used∫ Recording guide line Example of histogram ∫ Histogram∫ The Mode Dial Taking Pictures∫ Taking pictures 1 1 Turn the camera on 2 Set the mode dial to Normal picture mode3 Take a picture ∫ Correct posture for taking good pictures ∫ AF/AE Lock AF Auto Focus AE Auto Exposure∫ Exposure ∫ Focusing∫ Jitter camera shake We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. P18 1 Select the desired item and set the desired value Taking Pictures in Simple ModePICT.MODE 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 ∫ The available flash range to take pictures ∫ Available flash settings by recording modeISO sensitivity Available flash control rangeFlash mode ∫ Shutter speed for each flash mode∫ When using the photo flash Shutter speed sec1 Switch the self-timer setting Taking Pictures with the Self-timer2 Focus on the subject to take the picture CANCEL MENU1 Press 3 several times until Compensating the ExposureEXPOSURE appears and then compensate the exposure Under exposed1 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 Mode1000001 Playing Back Pictures1 Select the picture 9 Pictures Multi Playback 1 Switch to multi screen1 2 4 5 7 8 2 Select the pictures1 Enlarge the picture Using the Playback Zoom2 Shift the picture ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom1 Select the picture to be deleted Deleting Pictures1 Select MULTI DELETE 2 Select the pictures to be deleted1 Select ALL DELETE 3 Delete the pictures2 Delete all of the pictures ∫ To delete all pictures∫ Focus range Using the Mode DialMacro mode 2 Press the shutter button halfway Motion image mode1 Select MOTION RATE 3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording∫ Available recording time seconds Scene mode Sports mode Portrait mode∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective ∫ Technique for Sports mode∫ Technique for Night scenery mode Scenery modeNight scenery mode Fireworks mode Night portrait mode∫ Technique for Night portrait mode ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode∫ Technique for Party mode Party modeSnow mode ª Technique for Self-portrait mode Self portrait modeUsing the REC mode menu ∫ Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCE∫ Finely Adjusting the White Balance White Balance Fine Adjustment ∫ Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the 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 Slow Shutter SLOW SHUTTER AF Assist Lampsetting AF ASSIST LAMPColor Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJDigital Zoom D.ZOOM 1 Select FLIP ANIM Flip Animation FLIP ANIM2 Select IMAGE CAPTURE SELECT4 Select CREATE MOTION IMAGE 3 Capture images for flip animation5 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 ∫ Pictures with audio Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion ImagesSelect the picture with audio icon and play back the audio 1000001Rotating the Picture ROTATE Using the PLAY mode menu2 Select the picture to be rotated and set it 1 Select ROTATEPrints DPOF PRINT Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of1 Select DPOF PRINT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL ∫ Multi setting Select the pictures and set the number of prints ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set the number of prints∫ To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings CANCEL ALL DPOFPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture PROTECT 1 Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, MULTI or CANCEL∫ Single setting Select the picture and set/cancel the protection 10000011 Select SLIDE SHOW, then select ALL or DPOF Playing Back with Slide Show2 Set the items of the Slide Show SLIDE SHOW∫ SD Slide Show 3 Select START4 By pressing the MENU button, the Slide Show stops 3 Stop audio recording Adding Audio to Recorded2 Select the picture and start audio recording 1 Select AUDIO DUB1 Select RESIZE Resizing the Pictures RESIZE3 Select the size and set it 4 Select YES or NO and set it1 Select TRIMMING Trimming the Pictures2 Select the picture to trim and set it 3 Enlarge or decrease the picture5 Select YES or NO and set it 4 Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to setInitializing the Card FORMAT 1 Select FORMATDo not format the card on a computer. Always format on the camera Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback mode1 Connect the AV cable A supplied to the AV OUT socket of the camera 3 Turn the TV on and select external inputUSB MODE Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable1 Select USB MODE 2 Select PC or PictBridge PTPMessage ∫ When using Windows 98/98 SE2 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 ∫ PC Windows ∫ About PictBridge PTP settingMacintosh ∫ 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 1 Select a picture to be printed 2 Set the print settings∫ Single picture 10000011 Select DPOF PICTURE 3 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture2 Select PRINT START and then print out the picture ∫ PAGE LAYOUTWhen printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advancecable when the cable disconnection warning icon is indicated ∫ Layout printing∫ In recording Screen DisplayF2.8 1/25 ∫ Recording in simple mode 1000 DECF2.8 1/25 1/19In Motion image mode 1000001When carrying this camera, take care not to drop or hit it Cautions for UseDo not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera ∫ Optimal Use of the CameraWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries ∫ BatteryDispose of an unusable battery ∫ Condensation When the lens is fogged up∫ Card ∫ Printing pictures recorded with HDTV modeDo not bend or drop the card ∫ Folder CompositionMODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER POSITION Message DisplayMEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD? MEMORY CARD ERRORConditions TroubleshootingCauses The picture is notThe clock setting is When connecting to areset ConditionsCauses Conditionsor always lit on the LCD monitorPower Source SpecificationsPower Consumption Metering modeWeight DimensionsOperating Temperature Battery ChargerAccessory# 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 OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage RECHARGEABLE BATTERYCarry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyMAIL TO Service in Puerto RicoIndex Reset of setting NumericsSpot-focusing Playback Pictures on TV1 Cargue la batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española de uso rápido2 Inserte la batería y la tarjeta 3 Encienda la cámara para sacar las imágenesF0804Mk VQT0M16Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America