Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-F7PP Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT9757...
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Contents Safety Information for Your Safety ..................2 USB Driver End User License Agreement ............... 4 Preparation Components......................7 Names of the Components ..................8 LCD Monitor Display ....................10 Quick Guide ......................12 Inserting the Battery ....................13 Charging the Battery ....................14 Connecting to an Electrical Outlet................
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Playback Playing Back Still Pictures ..................44 9 Images Multi Playback ..................45 Using the Playback Zoom ..................46 Editing the Recorded Pictures ................47 Adding the Date ..................... 48 Playing Back Motion Images.................. 49 Editing Deleting Images ..................... 50 Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) ........
Components Before using your camera, check the contents. SD Memory Card (8MB) Video Cable VJA1153 RP-SD008 Battery Pack Strap CGA-S101A VFC3801 AC Adaptor DE-873D USB Connection Kit USB Connection Cable K1HA05CD0001 CD-ROM...
Names of the Components [Front View] REC/Power Switch Self-timer Indicator (P33) Flash Sensor (P32) Flash Lens Lens Cover Shutter Button (P23) Playback/Power Switch ( P18, P44) [Back View] Flash Indicator (P22) Status Indicator (P17, P22) Optical Finder LCD Monitor (P10) MENU Button (P24) Delete Button (P50) Cursor (3/4/2/1)
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[Left View] Strap Eyelet (P19) Video.OUT Socket (P64) USB Socket (5pin) (P66) A: SERIAL Socket (For Service V. OUT only) [Right View] Memory Card/Battery Door (P13, P16) Lock Lever DC IN Socket (P14) [Bottom View] Tripod Receptacle (P20) LOCK MEMORY CARD / BATT.
LCD Monitor Display 1 . 2 5 1600 M A R .1 . 20 0 2 [In recording] Memory card indication (P16) Battery indicator (P14) Motion image/Burst mode (P28, (When using AC adaptor, this is P43) not displayed) Focus mode (P42) Flash mode (P31) Self-timer mode (P33) Exposure compensation (P36)
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102-0048 1600 F2.8 1/125 MAR.1.2002 [In playback] DPOF setting indication (P52) Picture size (P34) Protected image (P55) Quality (compression ratio) (P35) White balance mode (P39) Folder/File number • When the number of pictures is more than 1000, the number 999 is displayed. Recorded date Shutter speed indication F number indication...
Quick Guide Prepare following items. • Camera • Battery • Memory card • AC adaptor Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]. Insert the battery into the camera. (P13) Connect the AC adaptor to the camera, in order to charge the battery.
Inserting the Battery [Preparation] • Set the power switch to [OFF]. Slide the lock lever. Open the battery door and the inside door. Insert the battery while pressing the inside door. • Insert the battery with the arrow part upward and terminal part downward. Close the battery door.
Charging the Battery [Preparation] • Set the power switch to [OFF]. Insert the battery into the camera. (P13) Plug the AC adaptor into the electrical outlet. • The green status indicator 1 blinks and charging starts. • During charging the battery, do not open the battery door.
ª Charging time and available recording time (when the supplied 8 MB SD Memory card is used) A Charging time B Continuous recording time (recordable number) (If the LCD monitor is ON) C Continuous recording time (recordable number) (If the LCD monitor is OFF) ª...
Inserting the Card [Preparation] • Set the power switch to [OFF]. Slide the lock lever. Open the memory card door. Insert the card all the way in until it clicks. • Check the direction of the card. Close the memory card door. Put the lock lever back.
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ª Access to the card ª SD Memory card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) The SD Memory card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. The SD Memory card is equipped with a writing protection switch that can inhibit writing and formatting.
Turning Power on/off [In recording] [Turning the power on] Slide the REC/power switch to open 1,2,3,4 the lens cover. Furthermore, after sliding the switch and turning on, set the REC mode. • The status indicator wil light. [Turning the power off] Slide back the REC/power switch and turn the power off.
Attaching the Strap Let the top of the strap pass through the strap eyelet. Let the opposite side of the strap pass through its ring shaped part. Pull the strap.
Using the Tripod When using the tripod (optional), you can take pictures also with low shutter speed and zoom. Match with the tripod receptacle 1 of the camera. Fix the tripod receptacle. • Read carefully the tripod operating instructions.
Using the LCD Monitor Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor changes as shown below. [In recording] ±0.00 ±0.00 DISPLAY AUTO MAR.1.2002 [In playback] AUTO MAR.1.2002 • Only in REC mode settings are kept, even if you turn the power off. •...
The Indicators ª Status Indicator (Green) 1 [Blinking] Warning indication During recording the motion image [Lighting] When turning the power switch to [ON] When accessing to the card ª Flash Indicator (Red) 2 [Blinking] When charging the flash (Blinking fast) When setting the flash mode to forced off and recording in dark places (Blinking slowly)
The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps: [pressing halfway] and [pressing fully]. Pressing halfway (Press lightly) A • Focus and exposure are locked. Pressing fully (Press all the way) B • The picture is captured in the card. In motion image mode, the recording starts.
Operating the Menu By operating the menu it is possible to set the settings of the REC or playback mode. Besides, it is possible to set the date and time, the beep sound, and any sort of settings. Follow these instructions looking at the LCD monitor.
Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) It is possible to set the year from 2000 to 2049. The 24-hour system is used. [Preparations] • Charge the built-in battery for dating. (P14) • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3(or 4) to choose the [SETUP] and press 1 to open the setup menu.
Taking Pictures Only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and the picture is taken. [Preparations] • Insert the card. (P16) • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Let the subject be centered in the AF target 1 inside the optical finder A and press the shutter button halfway.
Checking the Last Picture (Review) After taking a picture, when auto review (P59) is set to [ON], the captured picture is displayed on the LCD monitor for about 2 seconds, but you can also check the picture following the methods shown below.
Recording Motion Images [Preparations] • Insert the card. (P16) • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [MOTION IMAGE]. Press 2/1 to select [ON]. Center the subject on the LCD monitor and press the shutter button halfway.
Using the Optical Zoom With this function, you can make people and subjects closer and landscapes can be captured in wide angle, because they can be further zoomed by 2 times. [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the size with the zoom button.
Using the Digital Zoom Using the digital zoom, it is possible to magnify a subject to 2 times if the picture size is 800 × 600, and 2.5 times if the picture size is 600 × 480. [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [MENU] button.
Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press [ • Every time you press it, the available settings will appear as shown below. : AUTO The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation. : Forced ON The flash is forced to fire.
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Take a picture. The recording method is the same as in [Taking Pictures]. (P26) • The available flash range is about 10 cm to 4.5 m at a maximum wide angle and about 20 cm to 3.5 m at a maximum telephoto setting. •...
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer When you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [ ] button. • Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below.
Changing the Picture Size You can choose among 3 kinds of picture size settings. [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PICT. SIZE]. Press 2/1 to set the picture size. •...
Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) You can choose among 2 kinds of quality levels (Data Compression Ratio). [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY]. Press 2/1 to select the quality (Data Compression Ratio).
Compensating the Exposure If there is a difference between the subject and background brightness, since you cannot set the correct exposure, you can compensate it. [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [EXPOSURE]. Press 2/1 to set the exposure compensation.
Using the AF/AE Lock If the subject is out of the AF target and you press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus. AF: Auto focus AE: Auto exposure [Preparation]...
Using the Spot AF Set the metering mode using the spot area that is displayed on the LCD monitor. When [SPOT MODE] is set to [OFF], evaluation metering is set. [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [SPOT MODE].
Setting the White Balance With the auto white balance you can automatically adjust the natural color tone, but in some particular situations, depending on light and environment conditions, you cannot do it and you have to adjust the white balance manually. [Preparation] •...
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Here the white set mode of white balance is explained. Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE]. Press 2/1 to set to white set [ Press the [MENU] button. • The menu will disappear. Only when setting the white balance again Aim the camera at a white paper A or similar objects so that it completely fills the frame to white on the screen...
Setting ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is, the better the camera performances are in dark places. [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [SENSITIVITY].
Taking Pictures with Macro Mode/ Unlimited Recording If the camera lens is at a distance from 10 cm to 100 cm from the subject or unlimited distance, set macro mode [ ] or unlimited recording [ [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [ ] button.
Taking Pictures with Burst Mode Pressing continuously the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. (4 frames/second maximum of 5 frames) [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [MENU] button [ Press 3/4 to select [BURST]. Press 2/1 to set to [ON].
Playing Back Still Pictures Slide the playback [ ]/power switch. • The last recorded picture is played back. Press 2 to play back the previous picture. Press 1 to play back the following picture. • Every time you press, the previous (following) picture is played back.
9 Images Multi Playback It is possible to display 9 images at once. [Preparation] Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. During playback, press the zoom (W) button [ • Multi playback (9 frames) starts. Press to select images. •...
Using the Playback Zoom During playback it is possible to enlarge pictures. [Preparation] • Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. During playback, press the zoom (T) button [ • To enlarge further more, press the zoom (T) button [ ] again.
Editing the Recorded Pictures It is possible to add special effects to the recorded pictures such as black and white, sepia and nega effect, and to insert the date into the pictures. [Preparation] • Set the playback [ ]/ power switch to [ON].
Adding the Date It is possible to provide the played back pictures with date. [Preparation] • Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. Press the [MENU] button. Press to select [EDIT] and then press Press to select the picture and 2,3,4,5,6 then press Press...
Playing Back Motion Images [Preparation] • Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. Press 2/1 to select the file with the ] 1. motion image icon [ Press to playback the motion image. • Pressing 4, motion image playback will stop.
Deleting Images Images recorded on the card can be deleted. Once deleted images cannot be recovered. [Preparations] • Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. • When an image is protected, it cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P55) [Delete single image] 2,3,4 Press the [...
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Deleting Images (Continued) [Delete all images] Once deleted images cannot be recovered. Press the [ ] button. Press 3/4 to select [ALL] and press Press 2/1 to select [DELETE] and press the [REVIEW/SET] button. • All images are deleted. • During deleting, do not take out the memory card or do not turn the power off. •...
Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) It is possible to write on the card information (DPOF data) about the images that you want to print and the number of sheets. DPOF is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format.
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[All copy setting] Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [ALL] and then press 1. • When DPOF data have been written, cancel all DPOF settings. Press 3/4 to set the number of sheets to be printed and then press •...
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Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) (Continued) [To cancel all settings] Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [RESET] and then press 1. 1,5,6 Select [RESET]. 2,3,4 Press the [MENU] button.
Protecting Images on the Card It is possible to protect the important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure. [Preparation] • Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PROTECT] and then press 1. 1,5,6 Press 3/4 to select [SELECT]/[ALL] 2,3,4...
Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one automatically. [Preparation] • Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW] 2,3,4,5 and then press 1.
Formatting the Card Usually, it is not necessary to format the card (initializing). Format the card when this message is displayed [MEMORY CARD ERROR]. [Preparation] • Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. Press the [ ] button. Press 3/4 to select [FORMAT] and then press 1.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness [Preparation] • Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [MONITOR]. Press 2/1 to adjust the brightness. Press the [MENU] button. • The menu will disappear. 2 / 3 MONITOR PICT.SIZE QUALITY...
Using the Auto Review Recording with the auto review set to [ON], the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor for about 2 seconds. [Preparation] Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [SETUP] and then press 1.
Setting up the Beep Sound It is possible to set the electronic sound when the menu is operated. [Preparation] Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [SETUP] and then press 1. • The setup menu will be displayed. 2,3,4 Press 3/4 to select [BEEP].
Setting up the Power Save Mode When setting this mode, the camera, if it is not operated for certain time, is automatically turned off. [Preparation] Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [SETUP] and then press 1.
Resetting the File Number As the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera side, when you use some cards, it could happen that the file numbers on your cards are not in order. Use this function when you insert a new card and you want to start recording from the file number 0001.
Memorizing settings If setting [MEMORY] to [ON], focus mode, flash mode and exposure compensation settings are memorized even after turning the power off. [Preparation] Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [SETUP] and then press 1.
Playing Back Images with TV Monitor Connecting the camera to a TV via the supplied video cable 1, it is possible to view and playback the recorded images. [Preparation] • Turn the camera and the TV off. Connect the video cable to the V.OUT socket of the camera.
After Use After using the camera and after following steps, it is recommended to insert it in the optional soft case, in order to preserve it. Set the power switch to [OFF]. (P18) Remove the card. (P16)
Connecting to PC [Preparation] Only if using Windows, start the supplied CD from PC and install the USB driver. V. OUT Connect the camera to PC via the supplied USB cable. After inserting the memory card into the camera, set the playback [ power switch to [ON].
The Menu Items (Continued) Playback mode menu PROTECT (P55) DPOF (P52) PROTECT SLIDE SHOW (P56) EDIT (P47) PROTECT DPOF Deleting menu B SLIDE SHOW SELECT (P50) EDIT ALL (P51) FORMAT (P57) DELETE SELECT FORMAT...
Cautions for Use ª Cautions for Use • Do not keep rubber or plastic Keep the digital camera away from product in contact with the digital magnetized equipment (such as a camera for a long period of time. microwave oven, TV, video game When you use the digital camera equipment, etc.).
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• Wipe the digital camera with a soft Dispose of an unusable battery. dry cloth. To remove stubborn • The battery has a limited life. stains, wipe with a cloth that is • Do not throw the battery into fire soaked in a detergent diluted with because it may cause an explosion.
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Battery • If the digital camera is extremely cold when you turn the power on, • Extremely high or low temperatures the image on the LCD monitor is will shorten the life of the battery. slightly darker than usual at first. •...
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ª Folder Composition When the memory card where data are recorded is inserted into a PC, the folders shown below will be displayed. SD memory DCIM card 100_PANA EXPORT MISC • In the 100_PANA folder it is possible to record up to 999 images.
Warning Indication [NO MEMORY CARD] [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] Insert the memory card. The format of this card cannot be recognized by the camera. Format [WRITE PROTECTED] this again with the camera. Cancel the memory card lock. [PLEASE SET THE DATE/TIME] [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Set the date.
Troubleshooting The power does not turn on. 6: The flash does not light. 1-1: Are the battery and the AC The flash mode is set to forced adaptor correctly connected? OFF. Change the flash mode. Check the connection. 7: The image cannot be played 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently back.
Specifications Digital Camera information for your safety Power Source: DC 5 V Power Consumption: 3.0 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on) 2.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to off) Effective number of pixels 2.0 M Image sensor 1/2.7 inch CCD, pixel number 2,110,000 Primary color filter Optical a2 zoom, f=5.3 - 10.6 mm (35 mm film...
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(excluding the projection part) Weight 5.29 oz / 150 g (excluding memory card and battery) 6.53 oz / 180 g (with memory card and battery) AC adaptor Panasonic DE-873D information for your safety Input USA&CANADA 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A Foreign 110 V - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A...
THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032...
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here.
Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively 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) repair your product with...
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Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service (as applicable) in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
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For product repairs, please contact one of the following: • Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you. • Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca • A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below: Richmond, British Columbia Calgary, Alberta Panasonic Canada Inc.
Phone (808) 488-1996 Fax (808) 486-4369 Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300 Fax (787)768-2910 As of Sep.2001...
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido Prepare las siguientes piezas. • Cámara • Batería • Tarjeta de memoria • Adaptador AC Verifique que el interruptor de alimentación esté en [OFF]. Inserte la batería en la cámara. Para cargar la batería, conecte el adaptador AC a la cámara.
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Executive Office: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 Panasonic Company East: 6749 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Panasonic Company Central: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 Panasonic Company West: 6550 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC")