DMC-LX7K Owner's Manual (English)
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... strap 14 Charging the battery 15 Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional 16 Setting the clock 17 Taking pictures 18 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play 21 Deleting pictures 21 Setting the menu 22 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 23 Supplied software 24 Installing supplied software... 25 Specifications 26 Digital Camera Accessory System 29 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 30 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).... 31 Before use 8 Standard accessories 9 Names and Functions of...
... strap 14 Charging the battery 15 Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional 16 Setting the clock 17 Taking pictures 18 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play 21 Deleting pictures 21 Setting the menu 22 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 23 Supplied software 24 Installing supplied software... 25 Specifications 26 Digital Camera Accessory System 29 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 30 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).... 31 Before use 8 Standard accessories 9 Names and Functions of...
DMC-LX7K Owner's Manual (English)
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Turn the camera on ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set Press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] to set ••To return to the previous screen, press [ ] button. ■■Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform For details about how to set when the camera is not set the menu (→22) and . 17 (ENG) VQT4H90 Setting the clock The clock is shipped. Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.
Turn the camera on ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set Press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] to set ••To return to the previous screen, press [ ] button. ■■Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform For details about how to set when the camera is not set the menu (→22) and . 17 (ENG) VQT4H90 Setting the clock The clock is shipped. Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional 18 Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory 20 Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time 21 Setting the clock 23 Changing time settings 24 Setting the menu 25 Using the [Setup] menu 27 [Clock Set 27 [World Time 27 [Travel Date 28 [Beep 29 [Volume 30 [Cust.Set Mem 30 [Fn Button Set 30 [LCD Display] / [Viewfinder 31 [LCD Mode 31 [LVF Disp.Style] / [LCD Disp.Style 32 [Guide Line 32 [Histogram 33 [Video Rec...
... and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional 18 Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory 20 Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time 21 Setting the clock 23 Changing time settings 24 Setting the menu 25 Using the [Setup] menu 27 [Clock Set 27 [World Time 27 [Travel Date 28 [Beep 29 [Volume 30 [Cust.Set Mem 30 [Fn Button Set 30 [LCD Display] / [Viewfinder 31 [LCD Mode 31 [LVF Disp.Style] / [LCD Disp.Style 32 [Guide Line 32 [Histogram 33 [Video Rec...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... flash 52 [Color Mode 53 [Motion Deblur 53 [iHandheld Nite Shot 53 [iHDR 54 AF Tracking 55 [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode 56 About setting items 57 Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode 58 Program Shift 58 [Program Diagram 59 Taking pictures by setting the aperture value [Aperture-Priority] Mode 60 Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed [Shutter-Priority] Mode 61 Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode 62 Contents Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode...
... flash 52 [Color Mode 53 [Motion Deblur 53 [iHandheld Nite Shot 53 [iHDR 54 AF Tracking 55 [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode 56 About setting items 57 Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode 58 Program Shift 58 [Program Diagram 59 Taking pictures by setting the aperture value [Aperture-Priority] Mode 60 Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed [Shutter-Priority] Mode 61 Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode 62 Contents Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... [Flash 143 [Flash Synchro 144 [Flash Adjust 145 [Red-Eye Removal 145 [Color Mode 146 [Motion Deblur 146 [iHandheld Nite Shot 146 [iHDR 146 [Opt. Viewfinder 146 [Aspect Bracket 146 [Time Lapse Shot 147 [Date Stamp 149 [Clock Set 149 Using the [Motion Picture] menu...... 150 [Rec Mode 150 [Rec Quality 150 [Continuous AF 151 [Wind Cut 151 - 4 - Using Zoom 92 Optical Zoom 93 Extended optical zoom 93 [i.Zoom 94 [Digital Zoom 94 [Step Zoom 95 Taking pictures with Auto Focus........ 96 Taking...
... [Flash 143 [Flash Synchro 144 [Flash Adjust 145 [Red-Eye Removal 145 [Color Mode 146 [Motion Deblur 146 [iHandheld Nite Shot 146 [iHDR 146 [Opt. Viewfinder 146 [Aspect Bracket 146 [Time Lapse Shot 147 [Date Stamp 149 [Clock Set 149 Using the [Motion Picture] menu...... 150 [Rec Mode 150 [Rec Quality 150 [Continuous AF 151 [Wind Cut 151 - 4 - Using Zoom 92 Optical Zoom 93 Extended optical zoom 93 [i.Zoom 94 [Digital Zoom 94 [Step Zoom 95 Taking pictures with Auto Focus........ 96 Taking...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... image-sharing websites 194 Printing 195 Printing multiple pictures 197 Printing with date and text 197 Making print settings on the camera..........198 Digital Camera Accessory System.... 199 Using the Live View Finder (optional)........199 Using the External Viewfinder (optional)....200 Using the external flash (optional 201 Using the filter (optional 203 Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery....205 List of LCD monitor displays 206 Message displays 211 Q&A Troubleshooting...
... image-sharing websites 194 Printing 195 Printing multiple pictures 197 Printing with date and text 197 Making print settings on the camera..........198 Digital Camera Accessory System.... 199 Using the Live View Finder (optional)........199 Using the External Viewfinder (optional)....200 Using the external flash (optional 201 Using the filter (optional 203 Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery....205 List of LCD monitor displays 206 Message displays 211 Q&A Troubleshooting...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of battery usage. Remaining battery When using battery) (flashes red*) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. * While the LCD monitor is displayed. The time required for information. Remaining battery (only when using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is turned off . (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data...
... use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of battery usage. Remaining battery When using battery) (flashes red*) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. * While the LCD monitor is displayed. The time required for information. Remaining battery (only when using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is turned off . (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data...
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... AE] Mode ••Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. ••Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). ••Using the supplied battery. ••Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON]). ••Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. •...
... AE] Mode ••Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. ••Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). ••Using the supplied battery. ••Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON]). ••Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. •...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. ••Icons displayed while recording : When using a card : When using SDXC Memory Cards, check that you copy important pictures to your computer and other card related materials. (Example) ••Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc...
... formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. ••Icons displayed while recording : When using a card : When using SDXC Memory Cards, check that you copy important pictures to your computer and other card related materials. (Example) ••Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... AV cable (optional) is reset. This is not a fault. [USB Mode] Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable. ■■Settings [Select on connection]: Select communication method each time you connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer. [PictBridge(PTP)]: S elect when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer. [PC]: Select when connecting to a computer. [Output] Change the settings to be audible as the lens function is connected.) / - 39 - VQT4J11 settings?] / [Reset setup...
... AV cable (optional) is reset. This is not a fault. [USB Mode] Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable. ■■Settings [Select on connection]: Select communication method each time you connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer. [PictBridge(PTP)]: S elect when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer. [PC]: Select when connecting to a computer. [Output] Change the settings to be audible as the lens function is connected.) / - 39 - VQT4J11 settings?] / [Reset setup...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... of the menu functions when an HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected. ●●For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture (→187). [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. ■■Settings : Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV screen as well as those displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera in portrait orientation. : R otate and display only pictures displayed on a TV screen in portrait...
... of the menu functions when an HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected. ●●For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture (→187). [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. ■■Settings : Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV screen as well as those displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera in portrait orientation. : R otate and display only pictures displayed on a TV screen in portrait...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... take pictures by changing the color tone, ISO Sensitivity and other settings under the [Rec] menu and other menus. ••About recording modes (→48) ●●If aperture and shutter speed are shown in [Program AE] Mode. Application (Record) Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode You can use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set [Min. Press the shutter button halfway Select a combination of shutter speed and aperture value About the exposure meter Shutter speed (Automatic adjustment) Aperture...
... take pictures by changing the color tone, ISO Sensitivity and other settings under the [Rec] menu and other menus. ••About recording modes (→48) ●●If aperture and shutter speed are shown in [Program AE] Mode. Application (Record) Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode You can use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set [Min. Press the shutter button halfway Select a combination of shutter speed and aperture value About the exposure meter Shutter speed (Automatic adjustment) Aperture...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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...;●The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to signal processing and is not a defect. ●●Motion pictures cannot be recorded. [Star Filter] This picture effect creates a picture with point lights shining in the shape of time after the picture is played back like a frame dropping.) ●●When you take a picture using a large picture size setting, the screen will become dark...
...;●The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to signal processing and is not a defect. ●●Motion pictures cannot be recorded. [Star Filter] This picture effect creates a picture with point lights shining in the shape of time after the picture is played back like a frame dropping.) ●●When you take a picture using a large picture size setting, the screen will become dark...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... a type and press [MENU/SET] Type, operations Uses [Auto] •• Automatically judges when to use flash [Auto/Red-Eye]∗ •• Automatically judges when to set whether the first curtain sync or the second curtain sync will be emitted. Application (Record) Taking pictures with backlight or under bright lighting (e.g. Do not move until after the second flash. slow shutter speed to default when Scene Mode is emitted according...
... a type and press [MENU/SET] Type, operations Uses [Auto] •• Automatically judges when to use flash [Auto/Red-Eye]∗ •• Automatically judges when to set whether the first curtain sync or the second curtain sync will be emitted. Application (Record) Taking pictures with backlight or under bright lighting (e.g. Do not move until after the second flash. slow shutter speed to default when Scene Mode is emitted according...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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...;When recording motion pictures (Except [Creative Video Mode]) ••When recording [High Speed Video] in [Creative Video Mode] ••When [Burst Shooting] is automatically set in darker locations. VQT4J11 Application (Record) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to 1600 depending on the movement and brightness of a subject. ISO Sensitivity is fixed at the selected setting. •• When [ISO Increments] is set to [1/3 EV], more ISO Sensitivity settings can...
...;When recording motion pictures (Except [Creative Video Mode]) ••When recording [High Speed Video] in [Creative Video Mode] ••When [Burst Shooting] is automatically set in darker locations. VQT4J11 Application (Record) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to 1600 depending on the movement and brightness of a subject. ISO Sensitivity is fixed at the selected setting. •• When [ISO Increments] is set to [1/3 EV], more ISO Sensitivity settings can...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). ●●Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. ●●Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). VQT4J11 When the battery begins to run out during communication, the status indicator flashes and a warning beep sounds. Others Using with your PC ■■Folder and file names on computer ●●Windows Drives are displayed in "My...
... a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). ●●Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. ●●Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). VQT4J11 When the battery begins to run out during communication, the status indicator flashes and a warning beep sounds. Others Using with your PC ■■Folder and file names on computer ●●Windows Drives are displayed in "My...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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...; Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the memory card and formatting it (→42). ●●Motion picture recording may possibly be impossible if the recording location for 4:3 TV] ●●AV cable (optional) is connected to camera. → To remove message immediately → Press [MENU/SET]. → To change aspect ratio → Change [TV Aspect] (→39). ●●USB connection cable is only connected to camera...
...; Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the memory card and formatting it (→42). ●●Motion picture recording may possibly be impossible if the recording location for 4:3 TV] ●●AV cable (optional) is connected to camera. → To remove message immediately → Press [MENU/SET]. → To change aspect ratio → Change [TV Aspect] (→39). ●●USB connection cable is only connected to camera...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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...;When motion pictures recorded in pictures appear blackened. ●●When digital red-eye correction ( , ) is operating, if a subject is used. Folder/file number displayed as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during motion picture recording; Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback. ●●Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. ●●[Clock Set] is set to delete (→42). If so, they may be displayed with this camera cannot be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copied to...
...;When motion pictures recorded in pictures appear blackened. ●●When digital red-eye correction ( , ) is operating, if a subject is used. Folder/file number displayed as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during motion picture recording; Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback. ●●Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. ●●[Clock Set] is set to delete (→42). If so, they may be displayed with this camera cannot be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copied to...
DMC-LX7K Advanced Features Manuals (English)
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... change the input setting with your television's remote control (consult your television's operating instructions for details.) - 219 - television has not been switched to [ON]? (→40) → The input setting may be changed automatically with AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and play motion pictures on TV. No sound is output from the camera. Others Q&A Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. ●●Card...
... change the input setting with your television's remote control (consult your television's operating instructions for details.) - 219 - television has not been switched to [ON]? (→40) → The input setting may be changed automatically with AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and play motion pictures on TV. No sound is output from the camera. Others Q&A Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. ●●Card...
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... information, please reset the settings. (→39) ••If any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information. ●●When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera ••To protect your television or 3D output setting of / transferring memory cards" in the way that the camera and recorded pictures will not...
... information, please reset the settings. (→39) ••If any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information. ●●When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera ••To protect your television or 3D output setting of / transferring memory cards" in the way that the camera and recorded pictures will not...