Connecting to a PC | Panasonic DMCFX7K, DMC-FX7PP manual

Connecting to a PC or Printer

Connecting to a PC

•Refer to the separate operating instructions for details about PC connection.

•If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.

•When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver.

DIGITAL

AV OUT

DC IN

1 Turn the camera on and set the [USB MODE] according to the OS you use.

•Set to [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)]. Refer to “Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable” on page 83.

•If [USB MODE] is set to [PictBridge (PTP)] while Windows XP or Mac OS X is used, it is connected as PTP.

2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable B (supplied).

•Connect the USB connection cable with the [] mark facing the [1] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket.

•Hold C and then insert or pull the USB connection cable straight.

Depending on the USB mode setting, the indications on the screen may vary. Refer to page P86.

A: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; optional)

B: USB connection cable (supplied)

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Panasonic DMCFX7K, DMC-FX7PP operating instructions Connecting to a PC

Contents

Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your Safety DMC-FX7 FCC Note U.S. only Care for the camera If you will not be using the camera for a long timeAbout the Lens About These Operating Instructions When you press the 4 buttonAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Slide Show Dpof PrintAudio DUB Trimming Standard Accessories Names of the Components Self-timer Indicator P40Flash P37 Lens part Mode Dial P27 Camera Switch P20Card/Battery Door P14 Speaker for Operational Sound Quick Guide Charge the battery. P12Play back the pictures Set the clock. P18 Detach the battery Charging the Battery with the ChargerConnect the charger to the electrical outlet About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card Slide the card/battery door to open it About the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional Hdtv Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size223 256 MB 390 709 1200 1950 445 512 MB 785 1429 2418 3929 Select Clock SET from the Setup menu. P20 Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Set date and time Preparation Turn the camera on Select the Setup Menu Setup MenuBe sure to press 1 at the end to determine the setting Select the desired item Press the Menu button Menu Functions Power SaveMonitor Auto Review ECO Economy NO.RESETOFF Beep USB Mode ResetVideo OUT Scene Menu Simple mode P32 Playback mode P45About the LCD Monitor Selecting the screen to be used Recording guide line Example of histogram Histogram Taking Pictures Mode Dial Take a picture Turn the camera on Set the mode dial to Normal picture modeTaking pictures Correct posture for taking good pictures AF/AE Lock AF Auto Focus AE Auto Exposure Jitter camera shake FocusingExposure Recording pictures basic Settings in Simple mode PICT.MODE Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSelect the desired item and set the desired value Mail Economy OFF Other Settings in Simple modeMODE2 Enlarge NO.RESET Reset USB Mode Video OUT Language Economy You cannot set the following items in the Simple modePICT.SIZE Quality Audio REC Zoom Checking the Recorded Picture Review When the mode dial is in a recording mode, pressEnlarge and shift the picture 1k4k8k 8k4k1k To make subjects appear closer use Tele Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashPhoto flash Do not cover it with your finger or any other items AUTO¢ Available flash settings by recording modeISO80 60 1/2000 Switch the self-timer setting Taking Pictures with the Self-timerFocus on the subject to take the picture Under exposed Compensating the ExposureCompensate the exposure toward positive Properly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket MODE1 Optical Image Stabilizer Stabilizer High speed Low speed No limit No display canceled Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Select the picture Playing Back Pictures Pictures Multi Playback Switch to multi screenSelect the pictures To return to the normal playback Enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomShift the picture 1k2k4k8k16k 16k8k4k2k1k Select the picture to be deleted Deleting PicturesSelect Multi Delete Select the pictures to be deleted Select ALL Delete Delete the picturesDelete all of the pictures It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once Macro mode Using the Mode DialFocus range When the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights Motion image modeSelect Motion Rate Press the shutter button fully to start the recording SD Memory Card Motion rate sec Capacity Available recording time seconds Night Scenery P55 Night Portrait P56 Scene modeFireworks P56 Party P57 Snow P57 Self Portrait P58 Technique for Sports mode Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Night scenery mode Scenery mode Technique for Fireworks mode Technique for Night portrait mode Technique for Party mode Party mode Snow mode Technique for Self-portrait mode This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself Slow Shutter P65 Using the REC mode menuZoom P66 COL.EFFECT P66 PICT.ADJ. P66 Flip ANIM. P67 White Balance W.BALANCE For auto setting autoDaylight On a bright day Adjusted when the photo flash is insufficient Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance fine adjustment About the white balance ISO sensitivity 400 ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Picture Size PICT.SIZE1920k1080 pixels Quality Quality Audio Recording Audio REC Area-focusing Camera focuses on any AF Mode AF Mode AF Assist Lamp Slow shutter SettingSlow Shutter Slow Shutter AF assist lamp does not turn Digital Zoom D.ZOOM Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Select Flip Anim Flip Animation Flip AnimSelect Image Capture REC PICT.ADJ Select Create Motion Image Capture images for flip animationSelect Frame Rate and set the number of frames Select Create Motion Image and create a flip animation Deleting all still images used to create flip animation Cursor displayed during playback corresponds to 3/4/ 2/1 Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion ImagesTo pause Picture with audio cannot be resized P78 or trimmed P79 Rotating the Picture Rotate Using the Play mode menuSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Select Rotate Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number To print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings Cancel Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SET Select Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof Playing Back with Slide ShowSet the items of the Slide Show By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select StartSD Slide Show Select the picture and start audio recording Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recording Select Resize Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect the size and set it Select YES or no and set it Select the picture and set it Select Trimming Trimming the PicturesSelect the picture to trim and set it Enlarge or decrease the picture Select YES or no and set it Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to setInitializing the Card Format Select Format During formatting, do not turn the camera off Playing back pictures with the supplied cable Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenTurn the camera and the TV off Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot USB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTP Message When using Windows 98/98 SE Connecting to a PC PC Windows About PictBridge PTP settingMacintosh PictBridge PTP Windows When the Dpof Select Single Print is not set Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterUSB connection cable supplied AC adaptor DMW-CAC2 optional PICTURE. P89 Select a picture to be printed Set the print settingsSingle picture Select Dpof Picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureDpof picture Set the Dpof print with this camera in advance. P72 Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance 17 16 Screen DisplayRecording 1000 DEC Recording in simple mode Flip animation P67 Playback Others Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries Dispose of an unusable battery Folder Composition Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeCard100PANA Export Misc PRIVATE1 Message Display Troubleshooting Clock setting is Monochrome When connecting to aReset Blurred Monitor Noise appears on Or always lit on the LCDLCD monitor Appears on the LCD Specifications Weight DimensionsOperating Temperature Battery Charger Panasonic DE-991B Accessory# Digital Camera Accessory System For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Request for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA OnlyElectric of Puerto RICO, INC. Ave de Infanteria, Km .5, San Carry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services Directory For USA Only Backlight Compensation Brightness of the LCD Monitor IndexDate Printing LCD Monitor Resizing Review Rotate Scene Menu Scene Mode Scenery Mode USB Connection Cable USB ModeSetup Menu Simple Mode Slow Shutter Snow Mode Sports Mode Cargue la batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española de uso rápidoReproduzca las imágenes Ajuste el reloj Panasonic Canada Inc