Panasonic DMC-FP7K Installation and service instructions

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FP7
DMC-FP5
VQT3F03
H1210YR0
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely.
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 USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or, contact us via
the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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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 in the box below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be
sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.
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 Owner’s Manual.
Model No.
Serial No.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material
for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for
the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.
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.
*USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
*DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer
or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FP7 / DMC-FP5
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 to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DMC-FP7 DMC-FP5
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Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and –) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub
the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60°C (140°F) or incinerate.
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About the battery charger
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO
NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to
a 120V 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.
Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied
one.
– 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.
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Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound
on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in
noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by
strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may
adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and
stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery
or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). Then reinsert the
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the
recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety....................................................................2
Standard Accessories...........................................................................8
Names of the Components...................................................................9
How to Use the Touch Panel...............................................................11
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................13
About the Built-in Memory / the Card .................................................16
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) / the Battery ..................17
Setting Date / Time (Clock Set) ..........................................................18
• Changing the clock setting ...........................................................18
Setting the Menu ................................................................................19
Recording Sequence..........................................................................20
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(4: Intelligent Auto Mode)............................................................21
• Scene Detection...........................................................................22
• Tracking moving subjects and focus (AF Tracking).......................22
Recording Motion Pictures .................................................................23
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ................................................24
Deleting Pictures ................................................................................24
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)........................................25
Specifications .....................................................................................27
Digital Camera Accessory System .....................................................30
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form...............................................31
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ..............32
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Check that all the accessories are included before
using the camera. Product numbers are correct as
of January 2011. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack
(Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or
battery in the text.)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Battery Charger is indicated as battery
charger or charger in the text.)
3 USB Connection Cable
4 AV Cable
5 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
• Owner’s Manual
6 Hand Strap
7 Stylus Pen
 When you purchase a spare battery, buy the
optional battery (DMW-BCK7PP).
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
• Card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
• For information about optional accessories,
please refer to “Digital Camera Accessory
System”.
• If any of the accessories are lost, customers
in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact
Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626
for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
Standard Accessories
1 NCA-YN101G
2 DE-A91B
3 K1HY08YY0019
4 K1HY08YY0020
5 VFF0744
6 VFC4297
7 VGQ0C14
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1 Flash
2 Microphone
3 Lens
4 Lens cover
5 Self-timer Indicator
AF Assist Lamp
6 Strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach the
strap when using the
camera to ensure that
you will not drop it.
7 Touch Panel / LCD
Monitor
8 Camera ON / OFF
switch
9 Shutter button
10 Zoom lever
11 Speaker
12 [AV OUT / DIGITAL]
socket
Names of the Components
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13 Tripod receptacle
14 Card / Battery door
15 Release lever
16 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;
optional).
• We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power
or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler
(DMW-DCC10; optional) 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 being recorded will not be
recorded.
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This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
You can operate the camera by directly touching the icons or images
on the LCD monitor (Touch Panel) with your finger or the supplied
stylus pen.
Touch
To touch and release the touch
panel.
Drag
A movement without releasing the
touch panel.
Use this to select icons or
images, or to set the items.
• It may not operate properly
when multiple icons are touched
simultaneously, so try to touch
the center of the icon.
Use this to see the next/previous
image by dragging horizontally or
change the range of the displayed
image.
This can also be used to switch
the page by operating the slide
bar.
How to Use the Touch Panel
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Note
• If you use a commercially available liquid
crystal protection sheet, please follow the
instructions that accompany the sheet.
(Depending on the material, visibility or
operability may be impaired.)
• 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.
• Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this unit
is pressing on the touch panel.
• Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except
for the supplied stylus pen.
• Do not operate with your fingernails.
• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger
prints and others.
• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
About the Stylus pen
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it
is hard to operate with your fingers.
• Do not place it where small children can reach.
• Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing.
LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen is pressed strongly
against the LCD monitor.
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Charging the Battery
About batteries that you can use with this unit
Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCK7PP) can
be used with this camera.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very
similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in
some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. 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.
Charging
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge
the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature
between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). (The battery temperature
should also be the same.)
Attach the battery making sure the
battery direction is correct.
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Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator Alights green.
[CHARGE] indicator
Lights on: Charging
Lights off: Charging complete (Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is
completed.)
• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended
to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between
10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. Wipe them with
a dry cloth.
Charging time
Supplied battery Optional battery
Charging time
(When charging the
exhausted battery)
Approx. 115 min Approx. 120 min
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Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode)
DMC-FP7 DMC-FP5
Supplied
battery
Optional
battery
Supplied
battery
Optional
battery
Capacity 660 mAh 680 mAh 660 mAh 680 mAh
Number of
recordable
pictures
Approx.
240 pictures
Approx.
245 pictures
Approx.
260 pictures
Approx.
265 pictures
Recording
time
Approx.
120 min
Approx.
122 min
Approx.
130 min
Approx.
132 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
 CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F) / Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor
is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When
the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second
recording.
• Moving the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every
recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the
temperature of the battery decreases.
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About the Built-in Memory / the Card
Built-in Memory
• Memory size: Approx. 70 MB
• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device
when the card being used becomes full.
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the
access time for a card.
Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be
used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of card which can
be used with this unit
Remarks
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)
• SDHC Memory Card can be used with
SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory
Card compatible equipment.
• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with
SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
• Check that the PC and other equipment are
compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/
information/SDXC.html
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
• Cards other than the cards with the above capacity cannot be used.
• Use a card with SD Speed Classwith “Class 6” or higher when
recording motion pictures.

The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
(Example) Class 6
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the
direction of the [OPEN] and
open the card / battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic
batteries (NCA-YN101G; supplied
or DMW-BCK7PP; optional).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality
of this product.
Completely insert battery
and card.
Battery: Check the direction
is correct and insert
it securely to the
end until the clicking
sound is heard. Then,
confirm the battery is
locked by the lever A.
Card: Check the direction is
correct and insert it
fully until it clicks.
B: Do not touch the terminals!
Face this side to the LCD side.
 To remove
Battery: Pull the lever Ain the direction of the mark ([).
Card: Push the center of the card.
Close the card / battery door and slide the release
lever in the direction of the [LOCK].
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) /
the Battery
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Setting Date / Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Open the lens cover.
• The camera is turned on.
Touch [Clock Set].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year / Month / Day /
Hours / Minutes), and set using [e] / [r].
Touch [Set].
Touch [Set].
Changing the clock setting
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu.
• It can be changed in steps 3and 4to set the clock.
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Setting the Menu
Using the menu, you can select your preferred recording or playback
functions, or can make basic settings for the camera.
This section describes the operation method using the example of how to
set the [AF Mode] in the recording menu to [3] (Face Detection).
Touch [MENU].
Touch the type of menu.
• In Playback Mode, the playback menu
can be selected instead of the recording
menu.
Touch the icon in the menu item.
• Touching the icon for a few seconds will
display the explanation.
• If there are many selectable items, [w]
and [q] are displayed at both ends.
Touch and display other items.
Touch the setting.
• Touching the icon for a few seconds will
display the explanation.
• If there are many selectable items, [w]
and [q] are displayed at both ends.
Touch and display other settings.
• Depending on the item, some settings may not be displayed or
they may be displayed in a different way.
To close the menu
Touch [:] several times, or press the shutter button halfway.
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Recording Sequence
Open the lens cover.
The camera is turned on in Recording
Mode. (Recording is possible with this
setting.)
AShutter button
Select Recording Mode.
1Touch [w1].
2Touch the mode icon.
• The description is displayed after the first touch.
• When operating from Playback Mode, touch [1] first to switch
to Recording Mode, and then perform 1.
List of [Rec] Modes
4Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected
by the camera.
1Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
<Cosmetic Mode
Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.
5Scene Mode //My Scene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being
recorded.
6Motion Picture Mode
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
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