Panasonic DMC-FH7K Basic Owner's Manual
Panasonic DMC-FH7K Basic Owner's Manual

Panasonic DMC-FH7K Basic Owner's Manual

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Basic Owner's Manual
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operation of this camera are
contained in "Owner's Manual for
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Digital Camera

DMC-FH7
Model No.
VQT3P77

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT3P77...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. •...
  • Page 4 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FH7 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
  • Page 5 DMC-FH7 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. •...
  • Page 6: Cautions For Use

    Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
  • Page 7 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ................3 Standard Accessories ................... 9 Names of the Components ................. 10 How to Use the Touch Panel ..............12 Charging the Battery ................... 14 • Charging ....................14 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..15 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............
  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    • For information about optional “ accessories, refer to the Digital ” Camera Accessory System • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. (ENG) VQT3P77...
  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Flash Lens Touch panel/LCD monitor Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. Lens barrel [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket VQT3P77 (ENG)
  • Page 11 Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. 15 16 15 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;...
  • Page 12: How To Use The Touch Panel

    How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch panel. A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as This is used when performing tasks selecting icons or images displayed on such as moving to the next image by...
  • Page 13 Note • If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) • Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding well.
  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.
  • Page 15: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer Function is set to [ON].) •...
  • Page 16: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Memory Card compatible equipment. • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ (48 GB, 64 GB) SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
  • Page 17: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101G;...
  • Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. Touch [Clock Set]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/Hours/ Minutes), and set using [3]/[4]. • Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time.
  • Page 19: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch [ Touch the Recording Mode icon. ∫ List of [Rec] Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Cosmetic Mode Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.
  • Page 20: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures using the Automatic Function ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
  • Page 21: Scene Detection

    Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. > ¦ [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] • [i-Night Portrait] Only when [ ] is selected [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset]...
  • Page 22: Motion Picture Mode

    [Rec] Mode: Motion Picture Mode Touch [ Touch [ Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away.
  • Page 23: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    ¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) Touch [ • The display switches to normal playback. Drag the screen horizontally. • After selecting the motion picture, touch ] to start playback. ¸ [Playback] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •...
  • Page 24: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [AF Mode] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š] (Face Detection) Touch [ Touch the menu icon. Touch the menu item. Touch the Settings. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
  • Page 25: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied).
  • Page 26 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied).
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera effective 16,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 16,600,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens Optical 4kzoom, fl5 mm to 20 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F6.5...
  • Page 28 Hi-speed burst Burst speed Approx. 4.4 pictures/second [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.] Number of When using the built-in memory: recordable Approx. 15 pictures (immediately after formatting) pictures When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) Shutter speed...
  • Page 29 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A91B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V, 0.43 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic NCA-YN101G): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/660 mAh (ENG) VQT3P77...
  • Page 30: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card Product numbers correct as of May 2011. These may be subject to change. ¢ The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
  • Page 31: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 (ENG) VQT3P77...
  • Page 32: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
  • Page 33 When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
  • Page 34 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
  • Page 35 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 36 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in China...

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