Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Basic Owners Manual

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19Touch screen (P19)/monitor (P17)
20Flash open lever•The flash opens, and recording with the flash 
becomes possible.
21Motion picture button (P25)
22[(
] (Playback) button (P27)
23[HDMI] socket
24[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
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Cursor buttons•This owner’s manual expresses the up, 
down, left, and right of the cursor button as 
3/4/2/1.
3/[È ] (Exposure Compensation)
1/[ ] (White Balance)
2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode)
4/[ ] (Drive...

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∫Lens
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The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring , but you can use manual 
focus by operating the camera. Refer to P24 for details.
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...

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The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLH7PP.
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
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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 oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 86  oF)....

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•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 th e 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...

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•When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), 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.
∫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.
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Hold and rotate the base area of the lens C.
∫ Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable...

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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 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, 
minute), and press  3/4 to set.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].•A message prompting you to set [Home] in [World Time] 
will be displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
5Press  2/1 to select the home area, and then press...

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Basic Operations
You can adjust the angle of the monitor.
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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.
•When not using this unit, close the monitor completely back to  the 
original position.
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...

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Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to 
assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select the function you want to assign 
and then press [MENU/SET].
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Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the 
function button.
Mode dial (Selecting a...

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Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.
∫ To u c h
To touch and release the touch screen.
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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 can also be used to move to the next image during 
playback, etc.
∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch screen ap art (enlarge) or together 
(reduce) with two fingers.
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easil y found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determin ed by the mode or a display 
style the camera is in.
1Press [ ] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the control dial to select the menu 
item, and press  4 or 3.
3Rotate the control dial to select the setting.
4Press [ ] to exit the menu once the 
setting is complete.
•You can close...