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...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is subject to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX7... continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Canadian ICES-003 3 This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to ...
...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is subject to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX7... continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Canadian ICES-003 3 This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to ...
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... the Card 16 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size 17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 18 Setup Menu 20 About the LCD Monitor 24 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures 27 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 32 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 35 Using the Optical Zoom 36 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 37 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 40 Compensating the Exposure 41 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 42 Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER 43 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 44 Using the Mode Dial 50 • Macro mode...
... the Card 16 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size 17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 18 Setup Menu 20 About the LCD Monitor 24 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures 27 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 32 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review 35 Using the Optical Zoom 36 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 37 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 40 Compensating the Exposure 41 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 42 Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER 43 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 44 Using the Mode Dial 50 • Macro mode...
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... Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT 72 • Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT 74 • Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW 75 • Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB 77 • Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] ........ 78 • Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING 79 • Initializing the Card [FORMAT] ......... 80 Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen 82 Screen Display 91 Cautions for Use 94 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 98 Specifications 101 Digital Camera...
... Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT 72 • Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT 74 • Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW 75 • Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB 77 • Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] ........ 78 • Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING 79 • Initializing the Card [FORMAT] ......... 80 Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen 82 Screen Display 91 Cautions for Use 94 Message Display 97 Troubleshooting 98 Specifications 101 Digital Camera...
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... use the camera along with full flash every other recording. • Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to off properly and still starts blinking after the camera is between 50oF - 95oF (10oC - 35oC), recharge the battery. If the room temperature is turned on the operating conditions and storing condition of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. optional).] > > > The indication turns red and blinks: Recharge or replace the battery. The number of recordable pictures and playback time...
... use the camera along with full flash every other recording. • Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to off properly and still starts blinking after the camera is between 50oF - 95oF (10oC - 35oC), recharge the battery. If the room temperature is turned on the operating conditions and storing condition of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. optional).] > > > The indication turns red and blinks: Recharge or replace the battery. The number of recordable pictures and playback time...
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... mode is not activated while the menu screen is displayed or the self-timer is set. • The economy mode is not activated while the AC adaptor/ DMW-CAC2 (optional) is used or recording motion images. [BEEP LEVEL]:[ [BEEP LEVEL]:[ [BEEP LEVEL]:[ [BEEP TONE]: [SHUTTER]: 1 ]: No operational sound ]: Soft operational sound ]: Loud operational sound 123 23 Change date and time. (P18) Set this item, the file number is reset and the confirmation screen for reset of the picture...
... mode is not activated while the menu screen is displayed or the self-timer is set. • The economy mode is not activated while the AC adaptor/ DMW-CAC2 (optional) is used or recording motion images. [BEEP LEVEL]:[ [BEEP LEVEL]:[ [BEEP LEVEL]:[ [BEEP TONE]: [SHUTTER]: 1 ]: No operational sound ]: Soft operational sound ]: Loud operational sound 123 23 Change date and time. (P18) Set this item, the file number is reset and the confirmation screen for reset of the picture...
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...; When you change the scene mode, press the [MENU] button to scene mode. Set before connecting to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is operated in simple mode [ ]. 23 Set to the initial settings. Preparation Menu RESET USB MODE VIDEO OUT (Playback mode only) SCENE MENU LANGUAGE Functions The settings on the recording or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the language on [BEEP LEVEL], [BEEP TONE], [NO.RESET] and [LANGUAGE] are not changed. However, the folder number and the clock setting are also reflected...
...; When you change the scene mode, press the [MENU] button to scene mode. Set before connecting to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is operated in simple mode [ ]. 23 Set to the initial settings. Preparation Menu RESET USB MODE VIDEO OUT (Playback mode only) SCENE MENU LANGUAGE Functions The settings on the recording or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the language on [BEEP LEVEL], [BEEP TONE], [NO.RESET] and [LANGUAGE] are not changed. However, the folder number and the clock setting are also reflected...
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....MODE]. Auto bracket 8 - [PICT.SIZE] - [QUALITY] - [AUDIO REC.] - [D.ZOOM] BACKLIGHT • If you use the following items in the Simple mode. - [NO.RESET] - [RESET] - [USB MODE] - [VIDEO OUT] - [LANGUAGE] - [ECONOMY] • However, the setting for [NO.RESET] and [LANGUAGE] in the setup menu (P20) are 8 applied to the setting on the simple mode are recorded in the simple mode. - Exposure compensation - If you press 3, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication) appears and the backlight compensation function...
....MODE]. Auto bracket 8 - [PICT.SIZE] - [QUALITY] - [AUDIO REC.] - [D.ZOOM] BACKLIGHT • If you use the following items in the Simple mode. - [NO.RESET] - [RESET] - [USB MODE] - [VIDEO OUT] - [LANGUAGE] - [ECONOMY] • However, the setting for [NO.RESET] and [LANGUAGE] in the setup menu (P20) are 8 applied to the setting on the simple mode are recorded in the simple mode. - Exposure compensation - If you press 3, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication) appears and the backlight compensation function...
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... taking pictures in low lighting conditions. It reduces the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appear red in photo flash) by recording mode" on P38. : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction When you take a picture with your finger or any recording condition. • Use this feature makes the shutter speed slow when the flash is activated, so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash When you set...
... taking pictures in low lighting conditions. It reduces the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appear red in photo flash) by recording mode" on P38. : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction When you take a picture with your finger or any recording condition. • Use this feature makes the shutter speed slow when the flash is activated, so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash When you set...
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... using the flash. • When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated. • The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway. • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture beyond the flash control range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. • When you repeat taking a picture, recording...
... using the flash. • When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated. • The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway. • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture beyond the flash control range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. • When you repeat taking a picture, recording...
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... before deleting pictures. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • Pictures that are protected (P74) or that do not conform to 50 pictures all at once. ∫ To delete all of the pictures. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL 2 times 2 Delete all pictures 1 Select [ALL DELETE]. NO YES SELECT SET • Once deleted, pictures cannot be deleted. • When you delete pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P13) or use with...
... before deleting pictures. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • Pictures that are protected (P74) or that do not conform to 50 pictures all at once. ∫ To delete all of the pictures. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL 2 times 2 Delete all pictures 1 Select [ALL DELETE]. NO YES SELECT SET • Once deleted, pictures cannot be deleted. • When you delete pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P13) or use with...
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... file is being loaded to the MultiMediaCard. • The settings of auto focus/zoom/aperture values are fixed to what they are played back on other equipment, the quality of motion rate. • The review function cannot be distorted due 1450 480 to [30fps] cannot be played back on the screen. • The recordable time is not a malfunction. When you record motion images depending on the card...
... file is being loaded to the MultiMediaCard. • The settings of auto focus/zoom/aperture values are fixed to what they are played back on other equipment, the quality of motion rate. • The review function cannot be distorted due 1450 480 to [30fps] cannot be played back on the screen. • The recordable time is not a malfunction. When you record motion images depending on the card...
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... protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all pictures DPOF for playing back the pictures for playing back all data. (P80) • The protect setting may not be effective in other equipment. • Sliding the Card Write-Protect switch A to [LOCK] prevents the picture from deletion even if the protection is not set 2 Set the items of the Slide Show. Playback (advanced) • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times...
... protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all pictures DPOF for playing back the pictures for playing back all data. (P80) • The protect setting may not be effective in other equipment. • Sliding the Card Write-Protect switch A to [LOCK] prevents the picture from deletion even if the protection is not set 2 Set the items of the Slide Show. Playback (advanced) • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times...
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... the picture and set it needs to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it . NO YES SELECT SET EXIT MENU • The following pictures cannot be resized. -Pictures equal to or smaller than the recorded picture are overwritten, they cannot be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to [HDTV] -Motion images -Flip animation -Pictures with other equipment. • When resized pictures are displayed...
... the picture and set it needs to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it . NO YES SELECT SET EXIT MENU • The following pictures cannot be resized. -Pictures equal to or smaller than the recorded picture are overwritten, they cannot be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to [HDTV] -Motion images -Flip animation -Pictures with other equipment. • When resized pictures are displayed...
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... recording mode. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN ∫ Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot A recorded SD Memory Card can display pictures on a TV only when the mode dial is set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to playback mode [ ]. 82 If you play back pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot. Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with the supplied cable • Turn the camera and the TV off. ∫ Viewing pictures...
... recording mode. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN ∫ Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slot A recorded SD Memory Card can display pictures on a TV only when the mode dial is set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to playback mode [ ]. 82 If you play back pictures recorded using [HDTV] mode on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot. Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with the supplied cable • Turn the camera and the TV off. ∫ Viewing pictures...
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... not set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (When the camera is shipped, [PC] is not available. Would you connect to the PC more than 2 times, only [Add New Hardware Wizard] appears.) [Software needed for each OS on the display of the camera. Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ When using Windows 98/98 SE When using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac...
... not set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (When the camera is shipped, [PC] is not available. Would you connect to the PC more than 2 times, only [Add New Hardware Wizard] appears.) [Software needed for each OS on the display of the camera. Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ When using Windows 98/98 SE When using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac...
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... USB mode setting, the indications on and set to [PictBridge (PTP)] while Windows XP or Mac OS X is connected as PTP. 2 Connect the camera to page P86. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 1 Turn the camera on the screen may vary. A: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PC • Refer to the separate operating instructions for details about PC connection. • If you use . • Set to install the USB driver...
... USB mode setting, the indications on and set to [PictBridge (PTP)] while Windows XP or Mac OS X is connected as PTP. 2 Connect the camera to page P86. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN 1 Turn the camera on the screen may vary. A: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PC • Refer to the separate operating instructions for details about PC connection. • If you use . • Set to install the USB driver...
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... models. (Read the printer operating instructions, too.) • It may take time to be printed or start printing. Then turn the camera off and replace the battery with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the printer. • If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication, the status indicator turns red, starts to blink (P13) and the alarm beeps. Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable...
... models. (Read the printer operating instructions, too.) • It may take time to be printed or start printing. Then turn the camera off and replace the battery with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the printer. • If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication, the status indicator turns red, starts to blink (P13) and the alarm beeps. Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable...
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... Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] Insert the card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the card lock. [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting a card with a recorded picture. [MEMORY CARD FULL / NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] Insert a new card or delete the unnecessary data. [MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER POSITION] This message appears when you turn the camera on the DCF standard, the DPOF print cannot be set at once with multi-delete setting. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT...
... Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] Insert the card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the card lock. [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting a card with a recorded picture. [MEMORY CARD FULL / NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] Insert a new card or delete the unnecessary data. [MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER POSITION] This message appears when you turn the camera on the DCF standard, the DPOF print cannot be set at once with multi-delete setting. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT...
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... the aperture. disturbed or displayed in the card? When brightness has changed , however, the pictures are not affected. The AF assist lamp does not turn on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]? If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting may not work properly. Is the camera recognized by automatic adjustment of the camera or other, the lens may...
... the aperture. disturbed or displayed in the card? When brightness has changed , however, the pictures are not affected. The AF assist lamp does not turn on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]? If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting may not work properly. Is the camera recognized by automatic adjustment of the camera or other, the lens may...
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... speed) Number of recordable pictures (max.): 7 frames (standard), 4 frames (fine), Depends on the capacity of the card.) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/80/100/200/400 White balance: AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 - The maximum recording time depends on the capacity of view ratio about 100%) Flash: Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 13.1 feet (4.0 m) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye...
... speed) Number of recordable pictures (max.): 7 frames (standard), 4 frames (fine), Depends on the capacity of the card.) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/80/100/200/400 White balance: AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set Exposure (AE): Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 - The maximum recording time depends on the capacity of view ratio about 100%) Flash: Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 13.1 feet (4.0 m) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye...
