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 mode)
–Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
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Control dial•In this owner’s manual, turning the control 
dial is indicated as follows.
27[MENU/SET] button (P20)
28[DISP.] button•Each time this is pressed, the display on the 
monitor is switched.
29[ ] (Delete) button (P28)/
[ ] (Quick Menu/Return) button 
(P20)
30[REC. SETTING RESET] button (P19)•Use this button to restore the default 
recording settings.
31
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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DC coupler cover•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: 
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 supplied with the AC adaptor.
33Release lever (P13)
34Card/Battery door (P13)
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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 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-FS120321 Lens surface
2Tele
3 Zoom ring
4Wide
5 Contact point
6 Lens fitting mark (P15)
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
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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
•
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).
–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.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLH7PP).
•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.
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. 130 min
Inserting /Removing the Battery
90°
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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 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 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 [Format] in the [Setup] menu.
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Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is  selected.
Inserting /Removing the Card (Optional)
e.g.:
Formatting the card (initialization)
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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.
•
Hold and rotate the base area of the lens C.
∫ Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H -FS12032) is 
attached]
Changing the Lens
How to Extend the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow  1
 from position 
A  (the lens is retracted) to position  B [12 mm  to 32 mm (H-
FS12032)] to extend the lens.
•
When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be recorded.
C The lens is retracted
How to Retract the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow  2
 from position 
B  [12 mm  to 32 mm (H-FS12032)] to position  A to retract 
the lens.
•
The zoom ring will seem to click into the 12 mm position (H-
FS12032), but continue to rotate the lens until it reaches posi tion 
A .
•When you are not recording images, we recommend that you 
retract the lens.
D The lens is extended
Example: H-FS12032
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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 
[MENU/SET].
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
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Basic Operations
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.
•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 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.
Monitor
Shutter button (Taking pictures)
606060
3.53.53.5
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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].
•
Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the 
function button.
Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)
Program 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 v alue you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter s peed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter  speed which are manually 
adjusted.
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 being recorded.
Scenery Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures of scenery.
Child Mode 
This mode allows you to take pictures of children.
Portrait Mode
This mode allows you to take portrait pictures.
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
Function buttons (Assigning frequently used functions to the bu ttons)
> [Custom]  > [Fn Button Set]MENU
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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.
•
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.
You can restore the default recording settings by pressing this  button.
Try pressing this button when the function in use stops working  or is not working as it 
should.
While the recording screen is displayed: 
Press [REC. SETTING RESET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when 
[Yes] is selected.
•When the recording settings are reset, the following 
setting is also reset:
–Drive mode•The [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings are not reset.
Touch screen (Touch operations)
[REC. SETTING RESET] button (Resetting the recording settings)
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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 the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Setting the Menu
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/ 4 of the cursor button to select the 
menu item and press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/ 4 of the cursor button to select the 
setting and press [MENU/SET].
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear 
or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press  2.2Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as [ ].
3Press [MENU/SET].
•Select a menu item next and set it.
AFSAFS
AUTO60
3.50AWB
L4:360
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