Panasonic DMC-FZ7, DMCFZ7K, DMCFZ7S - page 24

Preparation

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[HIGHLIGHT]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

and select the item to set. (P20)

[ON]: When the auto review or review

function is activated, a white

saturated area appears blinking

in black and white. (P39)

[OFF]: No highlight display

[VIDEO OUT]

(Playback mode only) (P104)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

and select the item to set. (P20)

[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC

system.

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL

system.

[TV ASPECT]

(Playback mode only)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

and select the item to set. (P20)

[ ]:

Select this if connecting the camera to a

16:9 TV.

[]:

Select this if connecting the camera to a

4:3 screen TV.

•This is suitable for displaying pictures

recorded with a [ ] aspect on the

full screen of a 16:9 TV. Pictures

recorded with a [ ] or [ ]

aspect are displayed with black bands

on the left and right of the screen.

•When [ ] is selected, pictures

recorded with a [ ] or [ ]

aspect are displayed with black bands

on the top and bottom of the screen.

•When you select [ ] and use the

AV cable (supplied) for output (P104),

pictures are displayed vertically on the

LCD monitor.

[MF m/ft]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

and select the item to set. (P20)

[m]: In manual focus, the distance to the

subject is displayed in meters.

[ft]: In manual focus, the distance to the

subject is displayed in feet.

[SCENE MENU]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

and select the item to set. (P20)

[AUTO]: [SCENEM ODE] menu appears

automatically when setting the

mode dial to scene mode. Select

the desired scene mode. (P58)

[OFF]: [SCENE MODE] menu does not

appear when setting the mode

dial to scene mode and the

camera is operated in scene

mode currently selected. If you

change the scene mode, press

[MENU/SET] to display the

[SCENE MODE] menu and then

select the desired scene mode.

[LANGUAGE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

and select the item to set. (P20)

Set the language on the menu screen from

the following languages. Set to the desired

language with 3/4 and store it with

[MENU/SET].

[ENGLISH]: English

[DEUTSCH]: German

[FRANÇAIS]: Frenc h

[ESPAÑOL]: Spanish

[ITALIANO]: Italian

[]: Chinese (Traditional)

[]:Japanese

•If you set a different language by mistake,

select [ ] from the menu icons to set the

desired language.

•The [LANGUAGE] setting also affects

simple mode [ ].

MENU

SET

MENU

SET

MENU

SET

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Contents

Main Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety CAUTION Page Page About The Mode Dial A P SCN S Page Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Advanced Connecting to other equipment Others Standard Accessories Names of the Components VFC4160 RP-SD016B CGR-S006A DE-993B Page Quick Guide 1Charge the battery. (P12) 2Insert the battery and the card. (P13, 14) 3Turn the camera on to take pictures. 4Play back the pictures. Charging the Battery with the Charger 1Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger. 2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. 3Detach the battery after charging is complete. About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery 1Slide the release lever in the direction of arrow and open the card/battery door. Inserting/Removing the Card 31Close the card/battery door. 2Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. About the Card Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap 3Attach the lens cap. Attaching the Lens Hood Page Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) 2Press 3 4 2 1 to select the date and time. 3Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. About the Setup Menu 3Press 3 4 to select the menu 4Press 1, press 3 4 to select the 5Press [MENU/SET] to close the Page Page Page Taking Pictures 11Turn the camera on. 2Select program AE mode [ ]. 2Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus on and then press the shutter button halfway. 3Take a picture. Page Page Page Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 2Press 3 4 to select the desired menu item and then press 1. 3Press 3 4 to select the desired 4Press [MENU/SET] to close the Page Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. Using the Optical Zoom Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom 2Press 3 4 to select [D.ZOOM] 3Press 4 to select [ON] and then 4Press [MENU/SET] to close the [OFF]: [ON]: Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1Press 4 [REV]. 2Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture. 3Press 3 4 2 1 to move the position. Playing Back Pictures Press 2 1 to select the picture. Deleting Pictures 1Select the picture with 2 1. 4Press [ ]. 1Press [ ] twice. 2Press [ ]. 3Press 3 to select [YES] and then 5Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Changing the information displayed Page Page 1Press [LCD MODE] A for one second. 2Press 3/4 to select a mode. 3Press [MENU/SET]. Brightening the LCD Monitor (Power LCD/High angle mode) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Press 1 [ ] to switch the flash setting. Page Page 1Press 3 ( ) several times until [FLASH] appears and then press 2/1 to set the flash output. Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1Press 2 [ ] to select the self-timer mode. 2Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. Compensating the Exposure 1Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1Press the burst mode button to switch the burst mode setting. Taking Close-up Pictures Page Aperture-priority AE 1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the aperture value. Shutter-priority AE 1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the shutter speed. Manual exposure 1Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/ 1 to set the aperture value and the shutter speed. 2Press the shutter button halfway. 3Take the picture. Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 1Switch the AF/MF button A to [MF]. 2Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to focus on the subject. 3Take the picture. 1Press [MENU/SET] and then 2Press 4 to select the [SETUP] 3Press 3/4 to select [MFASSIST] 4Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or [MF2] and then press [MENU/ Scene Mode 1Press 3/4 to select the scene mode. 2Press [MENU/SET]. Portrait mode Soft skin mode Scenery mode Sports mode Night portrait mode Night scenery mode Panning mode Food mode Party mode Candle light mode Fireworks mode Starry sky mode Baby mode 1 Baby mode 2 Snow mode High Sensitivity mode Advanced VQT0V63 Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture SELECT 2006 SELECT EXIT Page Motion Picture Mode 1Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. 2Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. 2Press 3 4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then press 1. 3Press 3 4 to select the item and 6Press [MENU/SET] to close the Displaying Multiple Screens 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. 2Press 3 4 2 1 to select a picture. Displaying pictures by recording date (Calendar playback) 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display the calendar screen. 2Press 3 4 2 1 to select the date to be played back. 3Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date. Using the Playback Zoom 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture. 2Press 3 4 2 1 to move the position. Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Press 2 1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back. Menu Settings VQT0V63 Using the [REC] Mode Menu 2Press 3 4 to select the menu Press 4 at A to switch to the next menu screen. 3Press 1, press 3 4 to select the 4Press [MENU/SET] to close the 1Keep pressing the joystick when recording. [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Page [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio [METERING MODE] Deciding the method to measure brightness [AF MODE] Setting the focus method [CONT.AF] Continuously focusing on a subject [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier [COL.EFFECT] Setting color effects for the recorded pictures [PICT.ADJ.] 1Press 3 4 to select [FLIP ANIM.] [FLIPANIM.] Connecting images to create a motion picture file Page 1Remove the lens cap, lens hood and hood adaptor. 2Attach the lens adaptor (DMW-LA2; optional). 3Attach the conversion lens or close-up lens. [CONVERSION] Using an optional lens 4Turn the camera on, press 3 4 to select [CONVERSION] and then press 1. 5Press 3 4 to set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. Using the [PLAY] mode menu 2Press 3 4 to select the menu 3Press 1. 1Press 3 4 to select [ALL] or [ ] 2Press 3 to select [START] and 3Press 4 to finish. [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration 1Press 4 to select [ON] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the To display the picture rotated 3Press 2 1 to select the picture then press 3. [FAVORITE] 1Press 4 to select [ON] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the 1Press 2 1 to select the picture 2Press 3 4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then 3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close Press 3 4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then 1Press 2 1 to select the picture to print and then press 3 4 to set the number of prints. 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2 1 to select the picture to print then press 3 4 to set the number of prints. [DPOF PRINT] 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 3 to select [YES] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the Press 3 4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then [PROTECT] 1Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set/cancel. 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press 4 to start audio recording. 2Press 4 to stop recording. [AUDIO DUB.] 3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2 1 to select the picture 2Press 2 1 to select the size and then press 4. 3Press 3 4 to select [YES] or 4Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2 1 to select the picture 2Enlarge or decrease the parts to be trimmed with the zoom lever. 3Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed. 4Press shutter button. 5Press 3 4 to select [YES] or 1Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/ 2Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press 4. 3Press 2 1 to determine the horizontal position and press the shutter button to set. 4Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 5Press [MENU/SET] twice to close Press 3 to select [YES] and then [FORMAT] Initializing the card Connecting to a PC 3Press 3 to select [PC] and then PRIVATE1 100_PANA 101_PANA 999_PANA MISC DCIM P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG Printing the Pictures 3Press 4 to select [PictBridge (PTP)] and then press [MENU/ 1Press 3 to select [SINGLE PICTURE] and then 2Press 2 1 to select the picture 3Press 3 to select [PRINT START] 4Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. 1Press 4 to select [DPOF PICTURE] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2Press 3 to select [PRINT START] 3Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 1Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AVOUT] socket on the camera. 2Connect the AV cable to the video input and the audio input sockets on the TV. 3Turn the TV on and select external input. 4Turn the camera on. Using the MC Protector/ND Filter 1Attach the hood adaptor. 2Attach the MC protector 1 or the ND filter 2. Screen Display AIn recording A 1X R1 B 1X C Cautions for Use Page Message Display Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Number of recordable pictures and available recording time Page Page Specifications Page Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Description Figure Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories. Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice: (USA Only) Limited Warrant y Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Page Customer Services Directory Product Repairs MAIL TO : As of October 2005 Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Index A B C D N O P Q R Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gua rpida en espaol 1 2 las imgenes. 3 Page P P VQT0V63