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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions DMC-FX7GN Model No. DMC-FX2GN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Digital Camera VQT0M35... -
Page 2: Before Use
Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR... - Page 3 ∫ Care for the camera • Do not shake or cause impact on the camera. The camera may not be operated normally or recording of pictures may be disabled, or the lens may be damaged. • Sand or dust may cause a malfunction of the camera.
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Page 4: About These Operating Instructions
About These Operating Instructions Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner. Modes indicated here allows you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the Mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ... 2 About These Operating Instructions ... 4 Preparation Standard Accessories ... 7 Names of the Components ... 8 Quick Guide ... 10 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 11 About the Battery ... 12 Inserting/Removing the Battery ... - Page 6 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ... 69 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ... 70 • Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] ... 70 • Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT]... 71 • Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT] ...
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Page 7: Preparation
Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) RP-SD016B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) ∫ Battery Pack CGA-S004E (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) ∫ Battery Charger DE-992A (In the text, it is indicated as “Charger”) ∫... -
Page 8: Names Of The Components
Names of the Components Preparation 1 Flash (P36) 2 Lens 3 Self-timer Indicator (P39) AF Assist Lamp (P64) 4 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P39) 4/[REV] Button (P34) 1/Flash Mode Button (P36) 3/Backlight Compensation in Simple Mode (P33)/Exposure Compensation (P40)/Auto Bracket (P41)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P60) Button 5 LCD Monitor (P23, 90) DMC-FX7:Type 2.5/DMC-FX2:Type 2.0... - Page 9 18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (DMC-FX7) [DIGITAL/V. OUT] Socket (DMC-FX2) (P81, 84, 86) 19 [DC IN] Socket (P84, 86) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; optional). 20 Terminal Cover 21 Tripod Receptacle 22 Card/Battery Door (P13, 14)
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Page 10: Quick Guide
Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to record and play back pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P11) • When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. -
Page 11: Charging The Battery With The Charger
Charging the Battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the AC cable. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. -
Page 12: About The Battery
About the Battery ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; optional).] > > > The indication turns red and blinks: Recharge or replace the battery. When the LCD monitor is set to off by the economy mode, the status indicator blinks. -
Page 13: Inserting/Removing The Battery
• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S004E). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery with attention to the direction of the battery. -
Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Card
• The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) 2 Insert:... -
Page 15: About The Card
About the Card ∫ Access to the card While the card is being accessed (Recognizing/Recording/Reading/ Deleting), the card access indication 1 lights. 1600 When the card access indication 1 lights, do not: • turn the camera off. • remove the battery or the card. •... -
Page 16: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And The Size
Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size 2560k1920 Picture size (DMC-FX7) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Picture size 1280k960 Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1429 1 GB... -
Page 17: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU • When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. - Page 18 • When fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost.
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Page 19: Setup Menu
Setup Menu 1 Turn the camera on. • Set the mode dial to any position, e.g. Normal Picture mode [ Playback mode [ ], Simple mode [ and Scene mode [ ] positions. OFF ON 2 Press the [MENU] button. W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY MENU... - Page 20 You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. AUTO REVIEW [OFF]: [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the •...
- Page 21 Menu ECONOMY The battery life is saved by turning the LCD monitor off (works in modes automatically. except playback (Press any button to cancel the economy mode.) mode and simple [OFF]: mode) [LEVEL1]: The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator [LEVEL2]: The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator •...
- Page 22 Menu VIDEO OUT [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. (Playback mode [PAL]: only) SCENE MENU [AUTO]: Scene menu appears automatically when setting the [OFF]: LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 7 languages. Set to the desired language with 3/4 and store it with 1.
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Page 23: About The Lcd Monitor
About the LCD Monitor ∫ Selecting the screen to be used DISPLAY/PWR LCD A LCD monitor (LCD) Press the [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button to switch to the screen to be used. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button is not activated. - Page 24 ∫ To view the LCD monitor outdoors easier (Power LCD function) When you keep pressing the [DISPLAY/ PWR LCD] button for 1 second, the power LCD function is activated, the LCD monitor becomes brighter than usual and easier to be seen outdoors. 1600 •...
- Page 25 ∫ Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.
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Page 26: Recording Pictures (Basic)
Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures ∫ The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording. Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely. : Normal picture mode (P27) Use this mode for usual recording. - Page 27 ∫ Taking pictures The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. • Insert the charged battery. (P13) • Insert the card. (P14) 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the mode dial to Normal picture mode [ OFF ON 2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point...
- Page 28 ∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ AE: Auto exposure) 1600 When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation. In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
- Page 29 ∫ Focusing • The focus range is 50 cm– ¶ (Wide), 50 cm– ¶ (Tele). • If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused. • When the focus indication is blinking, the subject is not focused. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again.
- Page 30 • When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected. • We recommend making sure the clock is set properly before taking pictures. (P17) •...
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Page 31: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the most basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple. 1 Select the desired item and set the desired value. SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE AUTO REVIEW 4 "... - Page 32 ∫ Other Settings in Simple mode In Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages corresponding to each item. 30 cm– ¶ (Tele) Focus range 5 cm– ¶ (Wide) MONITOR [0] (standard) POWER SAVE [2MIN.] ECONOMY [OFF]...
- Page 33 ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such as people become dark when pictures are recorded in the backlight. If you press 3, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication) appears and the backlight compensation function is activated.
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Page 34: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)
Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1 Press REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Press the shutter button halfway or 4 to cancel the review. • You can check other pictures by pressing 2/1. •... -
Page 35: Using The Optical Zoom
Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) 1600 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) •... -
Page 36: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash When you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. Photo flash 1 Do not cover it with your finger or any other items. ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash setting of the built-in flash according to the scene to be recorded. - Page 37 ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available) ¢Available only in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity ¢ AUTO 30 cm– 4.0 m (Wide) 30 cm–...
- Page 38 ∫ Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode : AUTO : AUTO/Red-eye reduction : Forced ON : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction : Forced OFF ¢ The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P64) ∫...
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Page 39: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Switch the self-timer setting. 1600 : Self-timer set to 10 seconds : Self-timer set to 2 seconds No display (cancelled) 2 Focus on the subject to take the picture. 1600 CANCEL • If you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is cancelled. -
Page 40: Compensating The Exposure
Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Under exposed Compensate the exposure toward positive. Properly Exposed Over exposed Compensate the exposure toward negative. Recording pictures (basic) 1 Press several times until... -
Page 41: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. 1 Press several times until AUTO BRACKET] appears... -
Page 42: Optical Image Stabilizer [Stabilizer]
Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER] This mode recognizes and compensates jitters. You can reduce blurring caused by jitters when you hold the camera with one hand for taking a picture of yourself or when you take pictures indoors where the shutter speed is slowed down. 1 Optical Image Stabilizer button 1 Keep pressing the stabilizer button until [STABILIZER]... -
Page 43: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1 Press the Single/Burst Mode Button to switch the burst mode setting and then take pictures. 1600 : High speed : Low speed : No limit No display (cancelled) Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/... -
Page 44: Playback (Basic)
Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures 1 Select the picture. 1600 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.DEC.2004 • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next picture. • The last recorded picture will be played back first. ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding When you keep pressing 2/1 during playback, the file number and the page number are updated. -
Page 45: Pictures Multi Playback
9 Pictures Multi Playback 1 Switch to multi screen. 1600 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.DEC.2004 SELECT CANCEL Playback (basic) 2 Select the pictures. 1/19 SELECT SELECT ∫ To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ press the [MENU] button. •... -
Page 46: Using The Playback Zoom
Using the Playback Zoom 1 Enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • : 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • : 16k>8k>4k>2k>1k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards W after the picture is enlarged, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to check the position of the section enlarged. -
Page 47: Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted. 1600 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.DEC.2004 • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next picture. 2 Delete the picture. DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? SELECT MULTI/ALL... - Page 48 3 Delete the pictures. MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? SELECT • It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once. ∫ To delete all pictures 1 Select [ALL DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL 2 times...
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Page 49: Recording Pictures (Advanced)
Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial Macro mode This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of up to 5 cm (Wide) from the subject. - Page 50 2 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights. • The remaining recording time (approximation) appears on the screen. 3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording. • The audio recording starts simultaneously from the built-in microphone of the camera.
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Page 51: Scene Mode
• The motion images recorded with setting [MOTION RATE] to [30fps] cannot be played back on a camera which does not support [30fps] of motion rate. • The review function cannot be used. • You cannot set [MODE2] on the Optical Image Stabilizer function. -
Page 52: Portrait Mode
: [PORTRAIT] (P52) : [SPORTS] (P53) : [SCENERY] (P53) : [NIGHT SCENERY] (P54) : [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P54) : [FIREWORKS] (P55) : [PARTY] (P55) : [SNOW] (P56) : [SELF PORTRAIT] (P56) • The following functions cannot be set in scene mode. –... -
Page 53: Sports Mode
Sports mode This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of outdoor sports.) 1600 ∫ Technique for Sports mode To record actions of the subject as if it were still, the shutter speed becomes faster than usual. -
Page 54: Night Scenery Mode
Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. The landscape can be recorded vividly by using the slow shutter speed. 1600 ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slow (max. -
Page 55: Fireworks Mode
Fireworks mode This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted for taking pictures of fireworks. 1600 ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • We recommend using a tripod. •... -
Page 56: Snow Mode
Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing grounds and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are adjusted to make the white colour of the snow stand out. 1600 Recording pictures (advanced) Self portrait mode This mode allows you to take a picture of... - Page 57 • The self-timer can be set to [OFF] or [2SEC.]. (P39) When you set to [2SEC.], it is kept until the camera is turned [OFF] or you switch the mode. • The stabilizer function is fixed to [MODE2]. (P42) • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.
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Page 58: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu
Using the [REC] mode menu Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. Menu items W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC. SELECT MENU •... -
Page 59: White Balance [W.balance]
White Balance [W.BALANCE] This function allows you to reproduce a white colour closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white colour may appear reddish or bluish. AUTO for auto setting (auto white balance) (Daylight) for recording outdoors... - Page 60 ∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually. 1 Set to [ ] (White set) and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame on the centre of the screen turns white and then press 1.
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Page 61: Iso Sensitivity [Sensitivity]
ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted in the range described below according to the brightness. -
Page 62: Quality [Quality]
Quality [QUALITY] You can select 2 types of quality (compression rate) according to the usage of the picture. Fine (Low compression): This type gives priority to picture quality. Picture quality will be high. Standard (High compression): This type gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures. -
Page 63: Af Mode [Af Mode]
AF Mode [AF MODE] 9-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. You can record a picture in free composition without limiting the position of the subject. 3-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of the left, centre and right of the screen. 1-area-focusing: The camera focuses on the subject in AF area on the centre of the... -
Page 64: Af Assist Lamp [Af Assist Lamp]
AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in low light conditions. When you press the shutter button halfway in dark places or other situations, an AF area wider than usual appears and the AF assist lamp 1 turns on. -
Page 65: Digital Zoom [D.zoom]
Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 3 times with the optical zoom by 4 more times with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 12 times. ∫ Entering the digital zoom range When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom indication may momentarily pause. -
Page 66: Flip Animation [Flip Anim.]
Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.] This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by connecting images recorded in flip animation mode. Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it is moving. - Page 67 3 Capture images for flip animation. REMAIN EXIT • You can check the recorded image with 4 and the previous or following image with 2/1. • Delete unnecessary images with [ button. • You can record up to 100 pictures. The number of recordable pictures displayed is an approximation.
- Page 68 ∫ Deleting all still images used to create flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL IMAGES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] with 4 and then press 1. • You cannot use the audio recording function (DMC-FX7), burst mode and auto bracket.
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Page 69: Playback (Advanced)
Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ∫ Pictures with audio (DMC-FX7 only) Select the picture with audio icon [ and play back the audio. 1600 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO 10:00 1.DEC. 2004 ∫ Motion images Select the picture with the motion image icon [ ] and play back the motion images. -
Page 70: Using The [Play] Mode Menu
Using the [PLAY] mode menu Rotating the Picture You can rotate and display the recorded pictures in steps of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV. • The screen illustrated is from DMC-FX7. ∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( Original picture... -
Page 71: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints [Dpof Print]
• Still pictures can only be rotated in normal playback. When playing back rotated pictures in zoom playback or multi playback, pictures appear in original orientation. • Protected pictures cannot be rotated. • When you play the picture on a PC, you cannot play rotated pictures without an OS or a software compatible with Exif. - Page 72 ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set the number of prints. DPOF SET THIS 100 _ 0001 COUNT DATE SELECT EXIT • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • The number of prints icon [ •...
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Page 73: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture [Protect]
• DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. (P86) • DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to write print information or other into the images on the card and to use such information on the DPOF-compliant system. -
Page 74: Playing Back With Slide Show [Slide Show]
• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting/ cancelling. ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT]]. (P71– 72) •... - Page 75 DURATION It can be set to 1, 2, 3 or 5 seconds. AUDIO By setting it to [ON], the (DMC-FX7) audio of the pictures with audio can be played back during Slide Show. DPOF SET You can select the (Only when pictures you want to set setting to to the Slide Show.
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Page 76: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures
Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-FX7 only) You can record the audio after taking a picture (maximum 10 seconds per picture). 1 Select [AUDIO DUB.]. PLAY ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU 2 Select the picture and start audio recording. -
Page 77: Resizing The Pictures [Resize]
Resizing the Pictures This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website. 1 Select [RESIZE]. PLAY RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT... -
Page 78: Trimming The Pictures [Trimming]
Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING] Use this mode when you trim unwanted parts of the recorded picture. 1 Select [TRIMMING]. PLAY RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT MENU Playback (advanced) 2 Select the picture to trim and set TRIMMING SELECT • The following pictures cannot be trimmed. -
Page 79: Initializing The Card [Format]
4 Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set. TRIMMING 1600 100 _ 0001 ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER EXIT 5 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. - Page 80 • Usually, it is not necessary to format the card. Format the card when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. • If the card has been formatted by a PC or other equipment, format the card on the camera again. •...
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Page 81: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen The procedure for DMC-FX7 is described below. In the case of DMC-FX2, connect the TV and the [V. OUT] terminal on the camera with the video cable (supplied). ∫ Playing back pictures with the supplied cable •... -
Page 82: Connecting To A Pc Or Printer
Connecting to a PC or Printer Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable : USB MODE] Select the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer before connecting them to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. - Page 83 ∫ 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 OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver.) ∫ When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x Even if the [PictBridge (PTP)] is selected in [USB MODE], the camera cannot be connected by a PC with the following OS’s: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me,...
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Page 84: Connecting To A Pc
Connecting to a PC • Refer to the separate operating instructions 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. - Page 85 ∫ PC [Windows] The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder. • If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play, then it appears on the [My Computer] folder.
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Page 86: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compliant Printer
Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN A: USB connection cable (supplied) B: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2;... - Page 87 • Set the print settings such as paper size or print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P86) ∫ Single picture 1 Select a picture to be printed. PictBridge 1600 100 _ 0001 PLEASE SELECT...
- Page 88 ∫ [PAGE LAYOUT] (Possible layouts on the camera) Settings on the printer are prioritised. 1 page with no frame print 1 page with frame print 2 pages print 4 pages print 3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture. SINGLE PICTURE PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE...
- Page 89 ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance When the printer supports the date printing by DPOF setting, we recommend setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance. (P72) The recording date can be printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to start printing.
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Page 90: Screen Display
Others Screen Display ∫ In recording 1 Recording mode 2 Flash (P36) 3 Burst (P43) : Audio recording (P50, 62) 4 White balance (P59) 5 ISO sensitivity (P61) 6 Focus indication (P27) 7 Picture size (P61) 8 Quality (P62) : Jitter alert indication (P29) 9 Battery indication (P12) 10 Colour effect (P65) 11 Picture/Time remain... - Page 91 ∫ Recording in simple mode 1 Flash (P36) 2 Focus indication (P27) 3 Picture mode (P31) : Jitter alert indication (P29) 4 Battery indication (P12) 5 Picture remain 6 Recording indication 7 Card access indication (P15) 8 AF area (P27) 9 Backlight compensation indication (P33) 10 Current date and time (P17)
- Page 92 PLAY AUDIO ∫ In playback 1 Playback mode 2 DPOF (P71) (White): DPOF setting for printing (Green): DPOF setting for Slide Show (Green with number of prints): DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show 3 Protected picture (P73) 4 Picture with audio (P69) 5 Picture size (P61) : In Motion image mode (P69) 6 Quality (P62)
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Page 93: Cautions For Use
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. ∫ Optimal Use of the Camera When carrying this camera, take care not to drop or hit it. - Page 94 ∫ Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will be shorter.
- Page 95 ∫ Card While the card access indication appears (the card is accessed), do not open the Card/Battery Door to remove the card, do not turn the camera off or do not shake or cause impact to the camera. Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily...
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Page 96: Message Display
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. -
Page 97: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P21) Conditions The camera will not turn The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor. - Page 98 Conditions The recorded picture is blurred. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a red lamp turns on sometimes. The AF assist lamp does not turn on. The picture is not played back. The picture does not appear on the television. The TV screen is disturbed or displayed in monochrome.
- Page 99 Conditions The lens clicks. Some pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitor. Noise appears on the LCD monitor. A vertical red spectrum appears on the LCD monitor. The pictures cannot be printed with printers. Both ends of the picture recorded by setting the picture size to [HDTV] (1920k1080 pixels) are...
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Page 100: Specifications
Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera Effective pixels: 5,000,000 pixels (DMC-FX7) Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Shutter speed: Burst recording Burst speed (max.): Number of recordable pictures (max.): Motion image recording: 320k240 pixels... - Page 101 LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Recording media: Picture size: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio: (DMC-FX7) Motion images: Interface Digital: Analogue video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output Terminal DIGITAL/AV OUT: (DMC-FX7) DIGITAL/V. OUT: (DMC-FX2) DC IN: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature:...
- Page 102 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-992A): Input: Output: Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S004E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: Others Information for your safety 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.1 A CHARGE 4.2 V 0.43 A 3.7 V, 710 mAh...
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