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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7K Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7K Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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DMC-GF7K/DMC-GF7X
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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
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More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are
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Basic Operating Instructions

Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit
Digital Camera/
DMC-GF7W
SQT0544
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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit DMC-GF7K/DMC-GF7X Model No. DMC-GF7W Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 3 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

  • Page 4: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
  • Page 5 • Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. • Do not press the lens with excessive force. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..........24 Recording Motion Picture ....26 Information for Your Safety ....2 Recording Snap Movies ....27 • Cautions for Use ......4 Playback Preparation/Basic Playing Back Pictures ....... 28 Care of the camera .......7 Playing Back Motion Pictures...

  • Page 7: Preparation/Basic

    • To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    Preparation/Basic Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2015. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) (±: Included, —: Not included) DMC-GF7K...
  • Page 9 Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032). • Some digital camera kits may not be commercially available in some regions. • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) (ENG) SQT0544...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Components

    Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 16 17 Status indicator (P16)/ Mode dial (P18) ® Wi-Fi connection lamp • Shutter button (P17) The lamp lights green when the camera is turned on, and lights blue when it is Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 11 Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: ] (Auto Focus Mode) optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional) are used. ] (Drive mode) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC – Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional). Control dial • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC •...

  • Page 12: Preparation

    Preparation/Basic ∫ Lens H-FS12032 H-FS35100 H-PS14042 Lens surface Tele Zoom ring Wide Contact point Lens fitting mark (P15) Focus ring Zoom lever Focus lever 1 2 8 • The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual focus by operating the camera.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal. Inserting/Removing the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLH7E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. •...

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Card (Optional)

    “Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Formatting the card (initialisation) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

  • Page 15: Changing The Lens

    Preparation/Basic Changing the Lens • When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100), retract the lens barrel. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. • Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens. ∫...

  • Page 16: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation/Basic Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 lights up green. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    Preparation/Basic Basic Operations Monitor You can adjust the angle of the monitor. • Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor. • When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force. This may cause scratches and malfunctions. •...

  • Page 18: Mode Dial (Selecting A Recording Mode)

    Preparation/Basic Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Programme AE Mode Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera. Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

  • Page 19: Touch Screen (Touch Operations)

    Preparation/Basic Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch screen. • When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to touch the centre of the desired icon.

  • Page 20: Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)

    Preparation/Basic Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. Press [ ] to display the Quick Menu.

  • Page 21: Recording

    Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them.
  • Page 22 Recording Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] works automatically as needed.

  • Page 23: Taking Pictures Of Yourself ([Self Shot])

    Recording Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot]) Applicable modes: If you rotate the monitor, Self Shot Mode is activated. You can easily take pictures of yourself while looking at the screen. Rotate the monitor as shown in the figure. • When you rotate the monitor, a mirror image will be displayed on the monitor.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Recording Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Applicable modes: Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) with no focus ring Press 1: Focuses on close-up subjects Press 2: Focuses on distant subjects A Slide bar...
  • Page 25 Recording Adjust the focus. A Indicator for ¶ (infinity) B MF Assist (enlarged screen) C Peaking D MF Guide • The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking) • You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or to the far side.

  • Page 26: Recording Motion Picture

    Recording Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. Audio will be recorded in stereo. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time •...

  • Page 27: Recording Snap Movies

    Motion pictures will be recorded with [FHD/20M/25p] in [MP4]. • Using the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera. Music can be added and various editing operations can be performed when you combine them. In addition, you can send the combined motion picture to a web service.

  • Page 28: Playback

    Playback Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture Sending an image to a web service If you press 4 when displaying images one by one, you can easily send an image to a web service.

  • Page 29: Deleting Pictures

    Playback Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and then press [ ]. • The same operation can be performed by touching [ Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 30: Wi-Fi

    : Android 2.3.3 or higher ¢ > Search the Google Play Store for “Panasonic Image App” or “LUMIX”, and install the app. App for iOS: iOS 6.0 or higher (Please note that the iPhone 3GS is not supported.) > Search the App Store for “Panasonic Image App”...

  • Page 31: Connecting To A Smartphone/Tablet

    Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone/tablet For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) and Android devices Connecting without entering the password You can directly connect the camera to a smartphone with ease by pressing [Wi-Fi]. Press [Wi-Fi] on the camera. Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone.

  • Page 32: Controlling With A Smartphone/Tablet

    Wi-Fi Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Connect to a smartphone. (P31) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ 2 Record an image. • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Some settings are not available. •...
  • Page 33 Wi-Fi Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a smartphone/tablet You can send location information acquired with a smartphone to the camera. After sending the information, you can also write it on images stored in the camera. 1 Start recording location information 2 Start recording images ...

  • Page 34: Others

    Others About the supplied software The supplied DVD includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1) • SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.5 to v10.10) For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer to the “Help”...

  • Page 35: Monitor Display

    Others Monitor Display In recording    MINI MINI MINI MINI SNAP SNAP SNAP  pic. pic.  98 98 98 60 60  Picture Mode (Still picture priorities) Overheat indicator (P39) Recording Mode (P18) EXPS EXPS A › Quality AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode...
  • Page 36 Others Number of recordable pictures ¢6 ¢1, 6 Available recording time 8m30s Name ¢ Number of days that have passed since the departure date ¢ Touch tab ¢ Location ¢ Touch zoom Current date and time/Travel destination setting ¢4 Touch Shutter “...

  • Page 37: Menu List

    Others Menu list To display explanations of the menu items. When [Menu Information] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. A Explanations of the menu [Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
  • Page 38 Others [Custom] Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. [Silent Mode] [Histogram] [iA Button Switch] [AF/AE Lock] [Guide Line] [Video Button] [Half Press Release] [Highlight] [Power Zoom Lens] [Quick AF] [Zebra Pattern] [Lens w/o Focus Ring]...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] menu. • Please also refer to the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes more detailed information. The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
  • Page 40 Others Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixture. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. • Are you taking pictures with the electronic shutter? >...
  • Page 41 Others A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. ∫ General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection • Use within the communication range of the device to be connected. • Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated nearby? >...
  • Page 42 Others Images cannot be transmitted to a PC. • When the firewall of the OS, security software, etc. is enabled, connecting to the PC may not be possible. The PC is not recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-GF7): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.3 W (When recording) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] 2.2 W (When recording) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used] 2.4 W (When recording) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] 1.5 W (When playing back)
  • Page 44 Others Burst recording Number of recordable Max. 7 pictures (when there are RAW files) pictures Depends on the capacity of the card (when there are no RAW files) ¢ ISO sensitivity AUTO/ /100 /200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600 (Standard Output (1/3 EV step change possible) Sensitivity) ¢...
  • Page 45 Others Flash Built-in pop up flash GN 5.6 equivalent (ISO200· m) [GN 4.0 equivalent (ISO100 · m)] Flash range: Approx. 40 cm to 4.5 m [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is mounted, WIDE, [ISO AUTO] is set] Flash range: Approx. 90 cm to 4.0 m [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is mounted, WIDE, [ISO AUTO] is set] Flash range:...
  • Page 46 Infrastructure mode Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A98B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLH7E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/680 mAh SQT0544 (ENG)
  • Page 47 Others Interchangeable Lens H-FS12032 H-FS35100 “LUMIX G VARIO 12– 32 mm/ “LUMIX G VARIO 35– 100 mm/ F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” F4.0 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=12 mm to 32 mm f=35 mm to 100 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 64 mm) 70 mm to 200 mm)
  • Page 48 Others Interchangeable Lens H-PS14042 “LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.” f=14 mm to 42 mm Focal length (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value...

  • Page 49: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ¢2 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal.

  • Page 50: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Others Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied DVD. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the DVD containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
  • Page 51 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorised as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 52 AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com . Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net  Panasonic Corporation 2015...

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