Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc G7K G7H G7W Basic Owners Manual

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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
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4
20 19
23 21 2212 13
18
7
9
10 17
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185
14
11
8
15
16
1Focus distance reference mark
2
Status indicator (P18)/
Wi-Fi® connection lamp•The lamp lights green when the camera is 
turned on, and lights blue when it is 
connected to Wi-Fi.
3Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)
4Motion picture button (P34)
5[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button/
[Fn1] button (P24)
6Function button (Fn11) (P24)
7Rear dial (P21)
8Shutter button (P19)
9Front dial (P21)
10Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
11Mode dial (P20)•Rotate the mode dial to switch the Recording 
Mode.
12Flash
13Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
14
Stereo microphone•Be careful not to cover the microphone with 
your finger. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to record.
15Diopter adjustment dial (P18)
16
Drive mode dial
Single (P31):
Burst:  
4K Photo (P32):
Auto Bracket:
Self-timer:
Time Lapse/Animation:
17
[MIC] socket (P67)•An external microphone (optional) can 
record higher quality audio than the built-in 
microphone.
18Shoulder strap eyelet (P13)
19Lens release button (P17)
20Lens lock pin
21Mount
22Sensor
23Lens fitting mark (P17)
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31
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30
29
45 42
44 43
37
38
35 34
2526
24Touch screen (P22)/monitor (P48)
25[LVF] button (P22)/[Fn5] button (P24)
26Flash open button•The flash opens, and recording with the flash 
becomes possible.
27Eye sensor (P22)
28Viewfinder (P22)
29Eye Cup
30[Q.MENU] button (P24)/[Fn2] button (P24)
31[( ] (Playback) button (P38)
32
Speaker (P53)•Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 
hear.
33[DISP.] button•Each time this is pressed, the display on the 
monitor is switched.
34[AF/AE LOCK] button
35Focus mode lever (P30)
36[REMOTE] socket
37[HDMI] socket
38[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
39
Cursor buttons (P20)
3/[ ] (ISO sensitivity)
1/[ ] (White Balance)
2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode)
4/[Fn3] (P24)
40[MENU/SET] button (P20, 23)
41[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P39)/
[Fn4] button (P24)
42
DC coupler cover (P67)•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: 
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC 
cable lead supplied with the AC adaptor.
43Release lever (P15)
44Card/Battery door (P15)
45
Tripod mount•It may not be possible to attach and securely 
fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so 
may also damage the camera.
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∫Lens
Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera  to prevent it from 
dropping.
•Perform steps  1 to  8 and 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.
H-FS1442A H-FS45150
H-FS14140 1 Lens surface
2Tele
3 Focus ring (P30)
4 Zoom ring
5Wide
6 Contact point
7 Lens fitting mark (P17)
8 [O.I.S.] switch
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
345 6 71234 6 7
15 2
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The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
∫  About the [CHARGE] indicator
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommend ed to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 86  oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this  case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫Charging time
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has bee n 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
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach t he 
battery after charging is completed.)
Charging time Approx. 140 min
90°
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•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12PP).•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  A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
•Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while bei ng careful about the direction in 
which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull th e card out upright.
∫About cards that can be used with this unit
¢ UHS-I/UHS-II is a high speed interface stand ard for SD memory cards. UHS-II supports a 
theoretical transfer rate approximately three times faster than  that of UHS-I.
Inserting /Removing the Battery
Inserting /Removing the Card (Optional)
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be 
used only with their compatible devices.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•This unit is compatible with UHS-I/UHS- II¢ UHS Speed 
Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
•Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with 
Panasonic’s cards.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
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∫About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
According to the [Rec Format] (P36) and [Rec Quality] (P36) of  a motion picture, the 
required card differs. To recor d 4K photos, you need a card wit h a speed class rating that 
supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the followin g ratings of the SD Speed 
Class or UHS Speed Class.
•
SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards rega rding continuous writing. 
To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.
•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 swallo wing.
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to b ack up necessary 
data in advance.
Select the menu. (P23)
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is  selected.
[Rec Format][Rec Quality]Speed classLabel example
[AVCHD]All
Class 4 or higher
[MP4]FHD/HD/VGA
[MP4]4KUHS Speed Class 3
When recording 4K photos UHS Speed Class 3
Formatting the card (initialization)
> [Setup]  > [Format]MENU
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•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.
∫Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.2While pressing on the lens release button  B, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
At the time when this camera is  purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the monitor as shown below.
1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2 It can be rotated 180 o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
•
Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be ca reful not to use 
excessive force as it may be damaged.
•When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it  with the screen facing inward to 
prevent dirt and scratches.
Attaching/Removing the Lens
Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor
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•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 
lights up green.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the language, and press [MENU/
SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, 
minute), and press  3/4 to set.
6Press [MENU/SET] to set.7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, pres s [MENU/SET].8When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET].
9Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see 
the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Diopter adjustment
ON
OFF
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Basic Operations
The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved,  except 
when set to flash.)
•Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed . 
(When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), 
and take the picture.
•When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken,  since the [Focus/Release 
Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS].
•The focus range is different depending on the lens used.
•Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the  shutter button halfway, you 
can instantly set the camera ready for recording.
Press the motion picture button to start and stop recording a m otion picture.
Start recording by pressing the motion picture 
button.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture 
button again.
Shutter button (Taking pictures)
Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)
60 60
60
3.5
3.5
3.5
C
AB
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Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
•
This owner's manual express the up, down, left, and right of the 
cursor button as  3/4/2/1.
Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)
Intelligent Auto Mode (P25)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected  by the camera.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P25)
Allows you to adjust the brightness and color hue when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
Program AE Mode
Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the came ra.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter  speed which are 
manually adjusted.
Creative Video Mode (P27)
Records motion pictures with a manually set aperture value and  shutter speed.
¢ You cannot take still pictures.
Custom Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Panorama Shot Mode
This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
Scene Guide Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene bein g recorded.
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
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