Panasonic Lumix DMCGX7KK Installation and service instructions

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
“Owner’s Manual for advanced
features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on
your PC to read it.
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-GX7C/DMC-GX7K
DMC-GX7
until
2013/9/19
VQT5A95
F0713HH0
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649).
PCP
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
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 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 this Owner’s
Manual.
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.
Information for Your Safety
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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Use only the recommended accessories.
•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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∫Product identification marking
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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-GX7
Responsible Party:Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact Telephone No.: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-GX7
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu.
2Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
3 Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET] .
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2)This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
∫About the battery charger
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 (iand j) 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 type
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined
space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•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.
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∫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 mini cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI mini cable” (Type C–Type A plug, up to 3 m (9.8 feet) long)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional).
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-AC8PP: 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.
-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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Contents
Information for Your Safety................. 2
Preparation
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format) ......................................... 9
Care of the camera............................. 10
Standard Accessories ........................11
Names and Functions of
Components ....................................... 13
Preparation ......................................... 16
• Changing the Lens ........................ 16
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........ 16
• Charging the Battery ..................... 17
• Inserting/Removing the Battery..... 18
• Inserting/Removing the Card
(Optional) ...................................... 18
• Formatting the card
(initialization) ................................. 19
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)....... 19
• Adjust the angle of the monitor/
viewfinder...................................... 20
• Using the Viewfinder ..................... 20
Setting the Menu ................................ 21
• Setting menu items ....................... 21
Calling frequently-used menus
instantly (Quick Menu) ...................... 22
Basic
Assigning frequently used functions to
the buttons (function buttons).......... 23
Taking a Still picture .......................... 24
Recording Motion Picture ................. 25
Selecting the Recording Mode ......... 26
Switching the Information Displayed
on the recording screen .................... 27
Playing Back Pictures/
Motion Pictures .................................. 28
• Playing Back Pictures ................... 28
• Playing Back Motion Pictures........ 29
• Changing the information displayed
on the playback screen................. 30
Deleting Pictures ................................ 31
Recording
Taking Pictures using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...... 32
• Taking a picture with a blurred
background (Defocus Control) ...... 33
• Recording images by changing the
brightness or color tone.................33
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite
Settings (Program AE Mode)............. 34
Taking Pictures by Specifying the
Aperture/Shutter Speed ..................... 35
• Aperture-Priority AE Mode.............35
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode...............35
• Manual Exposure Mode.................36
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and
Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) ..... 37
Taking Pictures that match the
Scene being recorded (Scene Guide
Mode)................................................... 37
Taking Pictures with different image
effects (Creative Control Mode) ........ 38
Registering your preferred settings
(Custom Mode) ................................... 39
• Registering Personal Menu Settings
(Registering custom settings)......... 39
• Recording using registered
custom set.....................................39
Adjusting the Picture Quality by
Adding an Effect [Photo Style].......... 40
Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions
[Highlight Shadow]............................. 42
Adjusting the White Balance............. 43
Setting the Picture Quality and
Size ...................................................... 43
• Setting the aspect ratio of
pictures.......................................... 43
• Setting the number of pixels.......... 44
• Setting the compression rate of
pictures [Quality]............................ 44
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus...... 45
• About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/
AFC)..............................................46
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..... 47
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure
(AF/AE Lock) ...................................... 48
Compensating the Exposure ............ 49
Setting the Light Sensitivity ............. 49
Select a Drive Mode........................... 50
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......51
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket..... 53
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......54
Optical Image Stabilizer .................... 55
• Using the Optical Image Stabilizer
function of a lens........................... 56
• Using the Optical Image Stabilizer
function of this unit........................ 57
Taking Pictures with the Zoom......... 59
Taking pictures by using the flash ... 60
• Changing Flash Mode................... 60
Playback/Editing
Switching the Playback Method ....... 61
• Displaying multiple screens
(Multi Playback) ............................ 61
• Displaying Pictures by Recording
Date (Calendar Playback)............. 61
Using Playback Functions ................ 62
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion
Picture........................................... 62
• Removing unnecessary parts
[Clear Retouch]............................. 62
Wi-Fi/NFC
What you can do with the Wi-FiR
function............................................... 63
Controlling with a Smartphone/
Tablet................................................... 64
• Installing the smartphone/tablet
app “Panasonic Image App”......... 64
• Connecting to a smartphone/
tablet............................................. 65
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/
tablet (remote recording) .............. 67
• Saving images stored in the camera/
Sending images in the camera to an
SNS ..................................................67
• Changing the connection
method .......................................... 69
About the supplied software
About the supplied software............. 73
Others
Monitor Display/Viewfinder
Display ................................................ 75
Menu list.............................................. 81
• [Rec] .............................................. 81
• [Motion Picture].............................. 83
• [Custom] ........................................ 83
• [Setup] ........................................... 86
• [Playback]...................................... 88
Specifications..................................... 89
Digital Camera Accessory System ... 95
Digital Camera Accessory Order
Form (For USA and Puerto Rico
Customers) ......................................... 96
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
AND PUERTO RICO) .......................... 97
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
CANADA) .......................................... 100
Panasonic Canada Inc.
LUMIX Concierge for Camera
Owners .............................................. 102
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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
1Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s
Manual (supplied).
2Select the desired language and then click
[Owner’s Manual] to install.
3Double click the “Owner’s Manual”
shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or
print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your 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
1Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s
Manual (supplied).
2Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file
with the desired language inside the folder.
3Double click the PDF file to open it.
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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
•Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be
particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when using it on a rainy day
or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the
sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of August 2013. These may be subject to change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in this owner’s manual.)
(±: Included, —: Not included)
6BatteryPack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
7 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
8 USB Connection Cable
9 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
10 CD-ROM
•Owner’s Manual for advanced features:
Use it to install to your PC.
11 Shoulder Strap
12 Hot shoe cover¢4
A:Black
B: Silver
¢1 This is referred to as lens in this owner’s manual.
¢2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.
¢3 These parts are supplied fitted together at the time of purchase.
¢4 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
•The card is optional.
•Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-H020A).
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s
parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
DMC-GX7C DMC-GX7K DMC-GX7
1 Interchangeable
Lens¢1±¢4±¢4—
2 Lens Hood —±—
3 Lens Cap ±¢2±¢2—
4 Lens Rear Cap ±¢3±¢3—
5 Body Cap ±¢3±¢3±¢4
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DMC-GX7C DMC-GX7K DMC-GX7
1
2
3
4
5
VFF1225 VFC5059
K1HY08YY0034
67 8 9
10 11 12
VYC1113
VYF3510VYF3371
VFC4605VFC4605
DMW-BLG10PP
H-H020A H-FS1442A
VKF4971VKF4971VKF4971
DE-A99B
 :
VKF5259/
 :
VKF5260
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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
2Flash
3 Sensor
4 NFC antenna [ ] (P66)
5 Lens fitting mark (P16)
6 Mount
7 Lens lock pin
8 Lens release button (P16)
9 Eye sensor (P20)
10 Eye Cup
11 Viewfinder (P20)
12 [LVF] button (P20)/[Fn4] button (P23)
13 Flash open lever (P60)
14 Focus mode lever (P45, 47)
15 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P48)
16 Rear dial
17 Touch screen/monitor (P15)
18 [Q.MENU] button (P22)/[Fn1] button (P23)
19 [(] (Playback) button (P28)
20 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P31)/[Fn2]
button (P23)
21 [MENU/SET] button (P21)
22 [Wi-Fi] button (P65)/[Fn3] button (P23)
23 Wi-Fi®connection lamp
24 Cursor buttons
3/ISO button (P49)
1/WB (White Balance) (P43)
2/AF Mode button (P45)
4/[Drive Mode] button (P50)
The following settings can be made with the [Drive Mode] button.
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
25 [DISP.] button (P27, 30)
26 Diopter adjustment lever (P20)
2 3
1
45678
9
17
26
1011
2518 19 20 21 22 2423
12 13 161415
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27 Stereo microphone
•Be careful not to cover the microphone with
your finger. Doing so may make sound
difficult to record.
28 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)
•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
29 Focus distance reference mark
30 Shutter button (P24)
31 Front dial
32 Mode dial (P26)
33 Motion picture button (P25)
34 Status indicator (P19)
35 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19)
36 Tripod mount
•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if
attached.
37 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11:
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP:
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor 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 will not be recorded.
38 Release lever
39 Card/Battery door (P18)
40 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16)
•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
41 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
42 [HDMI] socket
43 [REMOTE] socket
44 Speaker
•Be careful not to cover the speaker with your
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to
hear.
45 Terminal cover
•Open the monitor before opening the terminal cover.
35
3029 31 32
27
33 34
28
36 393738
40
41
42
40
43
44
45
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∫Lens
Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.
∫Touch
To touch and release the touch screen.
Use for selecting items or icons.
•When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to
touch the center of the desired icon.
∫Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
This is used to move the AF area, operate the slide bar,
etc.
This can also be used to move to the next image during
playback, etc.
∫Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch panel apart (enlarge) or together
(reduce) with two fingers.
Use to enlarge/reduce the played back images or AF
area.
H-H020A H-FS1442A
1 Lens surface
2 Focus ring (P47)
3 Contact point
4 Lens fitting mark
5Tele
6Wide
7 Zoom ring
Touch screen
12 34
276 3 415
Fn6
Fn6
Fn6
Fn5
Fn7
Fn8
Fn9
DISP.
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2.0X2.0X2.0X2.0X
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Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
•Do not press the lens release button Awhen you attach a lens.
∫Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.
2While pressing on the lens release button A, rotate
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then
remove.
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
•Perform steps 1to 4and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
–It may result in injury or accident.
•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
Changing the Lens
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
1
2
3
4
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The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.
2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator Alights up and charging begins.
∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after
charging is completed.)
∫Charging time
•The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. 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.
Charging the Battery
Charging time Approx. 190 min
90°
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VQT5A95 (ENG)
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
•Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and
then check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever Ain the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
•Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in
which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
∫About cards that can be used with this unit
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
∫About the motion picture recording and SD speed class
Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard regarding continuous writing) on a card
label etc. when you record a motion picture. Use a card with SD Speed Class with
“Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording.
•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.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
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(ENG) VQT5A95
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary
data in advance.
Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu. (P21)
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1lights when you turn this unit on.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 2/1to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute), and press 3/4to set.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
5Press [MENU/SET] in the confirmation screen.
Formatting the card (initialization)
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
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Adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder.
•Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor/viewfinder.
•When adjusting the angle of the monitor/viewfinder, be careful not to apply too much
force, as this may cause damage or malfunction.
•When not using this unit, close the monitor/viewfinder completely back to the original position.
∫Using the eye sensor to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder
When [LVF/Monitor Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom]
menu is set to [ON] and your eye or an object is brought close
to the viewfinder, the display automatically switches to the
viewfinder display.
AEye sensor
B[LVF]/[Fn4] button
∫Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder manually
Press [LVF].
The Viewfinder lights only when your eye or an object is moved closer to it.
∫Diopter adjustment
Slide the diopter adjustment lever so that the
characters displayed in the viewfinder can be
seen clearly.
Adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder
Using the Viewfinder
[LVF]/[Fn4] button can be used in two ways, as [LVF] or as [Fn4] (function 4). At the
time of purchase, it is initially set to [LVF/Monitor Switch].
•Refer to P23 for details about the function button.
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