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... the supplied CD-ROM. P PC VQT5A95 F0713HH0 Install it on the operation of this manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in "Owner's Manual for future use. customers only) For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body Model No. DMC-GX7C/DMC-GX7K DMC-GX7 Please read...
... the supplied CD-ROM. P PC VQT5A95 F0713HH0 Install it on the operation of this manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in "Owner's Manual for future use. customers only) For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body Model No. DMC-GX7C/DMC-GX7K DMC-GX7 Please read...
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Please take time to fill in this Owner's Manual. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of enjoyment. Be sure to retain this manual as your camera. Model No. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your family years of the most sophisticated and...
Please take time to fill in this Owner's Manual. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of enjoyment. Be sure to retain this manual as your camera. Model No. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your family years of the most sophisticated and...
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... recording screen 27 Playing Back Pictures/ Motion Pictures 28 • Playing Back Pictures 28 • Playing Back Motion Pictures........ 29 • Changing the information displayed on the playback screen 30 Deleting Pictures 31 Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...... 32 • Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) ...... 33 • Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone 33 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode 34 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed...
... recording screen 27 Playing Back Pictures/ Motion Pictures 28 • Playing Back Pictures 28 • Playing Back Motion Pictures........ 29 • Changing the information displayed on the playback screen 30 Deleting Pictures 31 Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...... 32 • Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) ...... 33 • Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone 33 Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode 34 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed...
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... a smartphone/ tablet (remote recording 67 • Saving images stored in the camera/ Sending images in the camera to an SNS 67 8 VQT5A95 (ENG) • Changing the connection method 69 About the supplied software About the supplied software 73 Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display 75 Menu list 81 • [Rec 81 • [Motion Picture 83 • [Custom 83 • [Setup 86 • [Playback 88 Specifications 89 Digital Camera Accessory System ... 95 Digital Camera Accessory Order...
... a smartphone/ tablet (remote recording 67 • Saving images stored in the camera/ Sending images in the camera to an SNS 67 8 VQT5A95 (ENG) • Changing the connection method 69 About the supplied software About the supplied software 73 Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display 75 Menu list 81 • [Rec 81 • [Motion Picture 83 • [Custom 83 • [Setup 86 • [Playback 88 Specifications 89 Digital Camera Accessory System ... 95 Digital Camera Accessory Order...
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... the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of Adobe Reader that you can use with your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied). 2 Select the desired language and then click [Owner's Manual] to browse or print the Owner's Manual (PDF format). • You can download and install a version of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual...
... the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of Adobe Reader that you can use with your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied). 2 Select the desired language and then click [Owner's Manual] to browse or print the Owner's Manual (PDF format). • You can download and install a version of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual...
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...;4 A: Black B: Silver ¢1 This is referred to as lens in this owner's manual. ¢2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase. ¢3 These parts are supplied fitted together at the time of August 2013. Standard Accessories Preparation Check that all the accessories are supplied before use. 7 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 8 USB Connection Cable 9 CD-ROM • Software: Use it...
...;4 A: Black B: Silver ¢1 This is referred to as lens in this owner's manual. ¢2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase. ¢3 These parts are supplied fitted together at the time of August 2013. Standard Accessories Preparation Check that all the accessories are supplied before use. 7 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 8 USB Connection Cable 9 CD-ROM • Software: Use it...
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... used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional). • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture will not be recorded. 38 Release lever 39 Card/Battery door...
... used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional). • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture will not be recorded. 38 Release lever 39 Card/Battery door...
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... sound and then check that can be used with "Class 4" or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is locked by lever A. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on a card label etc. when you insert it is English only.) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the arrow to remove the battery. Inserting/Removing...
... sound and then check that can be used with "Class 4" or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is locked by lever A. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on a card label etc. when you insert it is English only.) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of the arrow to remove the battery. Inserting/Removing...
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... for motion picture recording. Preparation Menu [Rec] [Motion Picture] [Custom] [Setup] [Playback] Description of the pictures you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can also configure the settings of pixels and other settings which make it is possible to your preferences. You can be displayed in a different way. ∫ Close the menu Press [ ] or press the shutter button...
... for motion picture recording. Preparation Menu [Rec] [Motion Picture] [Custom] [Setup] [Playback] Description of the pictures you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can also configure the settings of pixels and other settings which make it is possible to your preferences. You can be displayed in a different way. ∫ Close the menu Press [ ] or press the shutter button...
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This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc. 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while A recording motion pictures. • If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will be recorded in stereo. Press 3s [DISP.] or touch the monitor to record motion pictures continuously with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4...
This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc. 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while A recording motion pictures. • If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will be recorded in stereo. Press 3s [DISP.] or touch the monitor to record motion pictures continuously with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4...
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... play back. A Motion picture recording time 12s • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen. ∫ Operations during Motion Picture Playback 3 Play/Pause 4 Fast rewind 2 Frame-by-frame rewind 1 (while pausing) Rear dial (left) Reduce volume level Rear dial (right) Stop Fast forward Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing) Increase volume level 29 (ENG) VQT5A95 Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats...
... play back. A Motion picture recording time 12s • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen. ∫ Operations during Motion Picture Playback 3 Play/Pause 4 Fast rewind 2 Frame-by-frame rewind 1 (while pausing) Rear dial (left) Reduce volume level Rear dial (right) Stop Fast forward Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing) Increase volume level 29 (ENG) VQT5A95 Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats...
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... it switches to WPS mode. • Refer to the wireless access point instruction manual for details. [WPS (PIN code)] [Manual Connection] Save PIN code type wireless access point that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of the wireless access point. To check if the wireless access point you are connecting to. 2 Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera screen into the wireless access point. 3 Press [MENU/SET...
... it switches to WPS mode. • Refer to the wireless access point instruction manual for details. [WPS (PIN code)] [Manual Connection] Save PIN code type wireless access point that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of the wireless access point. To check if the wireless access point you are connecting to. 2 Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera screen into the wireless access point. 3 Press [MENU/SET...
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...; 4 AF area Spot metering target Self-timer¢1 Mic level display Silent Mode AEL AE Lock Metering Mode Program Shift 1.7 Aperture value 60 Shutter speed Exposure compensation value Brightness Manual Exposure Assistance ISO sensitivity 5 Dial operation guide White Balance Bracket BKT AWB White Balance Fine Adjustment VÐîÑ White Balance 1 98 R 8 m30s Color Number of recordable pictures¢2 Available recording time¢2, 3 Touch tab¢4 Touch tab¢4 Touch tab¢...
...; 4 AF area Spot metering target Self-timer¢1 Mic level display Silent Mode AEL AE Lock Metering Mode Program Shift 1.7 Aperture value 60 Shutter speed Exposure compensation value Brightness Manual Exposure Assistance ISO sensitivity 5 Dial operation guide White Balance Bracket BKT AWB White Balance Fine Adjustment VÐîÑ White Balance 1 98 R 8 m30s Color Number of recordable pictures¢2 Available recording time¢2, 3 Touch tab¢4 Touch tab¢4 Touch tab¢...
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... with text indication Elapsed playback time¢1 Picture size/ Aspect Ratio Recording format/ Recording quality Quality Battery indication Picture number/Total pictures Number of pictures in burst Motion picture recording time¢1 3 67'$< Clear Retouch completed icon Currently retrieving information icon Playback (Motion Pictures) Number of days that have passed since the departure date Burst Picture Group Display PRQWKGD\V [Time Lapse Shot] Picture Group Display Display for the Stop Motion Animation Group Silent Mode Age Multi Playback Delete 4 Name¢2 Location¢...
... with text indication Elapsed playback time¢1 Picture size/ Aspect Ratio Recording format/ Recording quality Quality Battery indication Picture number/Total pictures Number of pictures in burst Motion picture recording time¢1 3 67'$< Clear Retouch completed icon Currently retrieving information icon Playback (Motion Pictures) Number of days that have passed since the departure date Burst Picture Group Display PRQWKGD\V [Time Lapse Shot] Picture Group Display Display for the Stop Motion Animation Group Silent Mode Age Multi Playback Delete 4 Name¢2 Location¢...
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... fixed content for focusing and exposure when the AF/ AE lock is on the recording screen. [Mic Level Adj.] Adjust the sound input level to 4 different levels. [Wind Cut] This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically. [Custom] Operation of the unit, such as custom set up according to focus on the subject for which focus has been achieved. [Rec Highlight] White saturated areas appear blinking in Creative Video Mode. [Picture Mode] Sets the recording...
... fixed content for focusing and exposure when the AF/ AE lock is on the recording screen. [Mic Level Adj.] Adjust the sound input level to 4 different levels. [Wind Cut] This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically. [Custom] Operation of the unit, such as custom set up according to focus on the subject for which focus has been achieved. [Rec Highlight] White saturated areas appear blinking in Creative Video Mode. [Picture Mode] Sets the recording...
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... focus manually, an MF guide that allows you to check the direction to achieve focus is displayed. [Peaking] In-focus portions are highlighted when focus is being adjusted manually. [Histogram] This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. [Guide Line] This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture. [Highlight] When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black...
... focus manually, an MF guide that allows you to check the direction to achieve focus is displayed. [Peaking] In-focus portions are highlighted when focus is being adjusted manually. [Histogram] This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. [Guide Line] This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture. [Highlight] When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black...
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....] [Rec Area] [Remaining Disp.] [Auto Review] [Fn Button Set] [Q.MENU] [Dial Set.] [Video Button] [Power Zoom Lens] [Eye Sensor] [Touch Settings] [Touch Scroll] [Menu Guide] [Shoot w/o Lens] You can be released when no lens is brought closer to set the display style of the chosen aperture and shutter speed on the recording screen in Manual Exposure Mode. This will set the sensitivity of the eye sensor. This changes the angle of recordable pictures and available recording time. Sets the screen display and lens operations when using touch operation. Set the screen...
....] [Rec Area] [Remaining Disp.] [Auto Review] [Fn Button Set] [Q.MENU] [Dial Set.] [Video Button] [Power Zoom Lens] [Eye Sensor] [Touch Settings] [Touch Scroll] [Menu Guide] [Shoot w/o Lens] You can be released when no lens is brought closer to set the display style of the chosen aperture and shutter speed on the recording screen in Manual Exposure Mode. This will set the sensitivity of the eye sensor. This changes the angle of recordable pictures and available recording time. Sets the screen display and lens operations when using touch operation. Set the screen...
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...'s power consumption to prevent the battery from being run down. [USB Mode] Sets the communication method when connecting using the USB connection cable (supplied). [Output] This sets how the unit connects to operate the camera. Others [Setup] This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set . [Wi-Fi] Configure the each setting for Wi-Fi functions. [Beep] Set the volume for the menu screen. [Menu Information] Descriptions of menu items or their settings...
...'s power consumption to prevent the battery from being run down. [USB Mode] Sets the communication method when connecting using the USB connection cable (supplied). [Output] This sets how the unit connects to operate the camera. Others [Setup] This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set . [Wi-Fi] Configure the each setting for Wi-Fi functions. [Beep] Set the volume for the menu screen. [Menu Information] Descriptions of menu items or their settings...
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... recording mode is [Self Timer Auto Off] Sets whether or not to cancel the self-timer when this unit is turned off. [No.Reset] Returns the image file number to 0001. [Reset] The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the default. [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings. (excluding [LUMIX CLUB]) [Pixel Refresh] It will perform optimization of imaging device and image processing...
... recording mode is [Self Timer Auto Off] Sets whether or not to cancel the self-timer when this unit is turned off. [No.Reset] Returns the image file number to 0001. [Reset] The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the default. [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings. (excluding [LUMIX CLUB]) [Pixel Refresh] It will perform optimization of imaging device and image processing...
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...the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to the detailed terms and conditions thereof displayed by selecting [MENU/ SET] > [Setup] > [Version Disp.] > [Software info]. • G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of... and other countries. • Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries. • SDXC Logo is a trademark of...
...the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to the detailed terms and conditions thereof displayed by selecting [MENU/ SET] > [Setup] > [Version Disp.] > [Software info]. • G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of... and other countries. • Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries. • SDXC Logo is a trademark of...