Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
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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
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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.
∫ Battery indication
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted.
(The status indicator also blinks)
Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery .
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact a reas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short -circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
•The battery can be recharged ev en when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up whi le the battery is fully 
charged.
(Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
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
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∫Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association ].
•Temperature: 23oC (73.4  oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.•When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Opt ical Image Stabilizer function, 
set the Optical Image Stabilizer to [ ])
•Recording once every 30 seconds  using full flash every second recording.•When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom (electr ically operated zoom) is 
attached, the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until  the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recor ding interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of re cordable pictures 
decreases.
[For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes , then the number of 
pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the n umber of pictures 
given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 230 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 115 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 230 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 115 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 210 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 105 min 
						

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∫Recording motion pictures
[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i])
[MP4]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/20M/30p])
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These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4  oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when  repeating actions such as 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4]  is 29 minutes 59 seconds or 
up to 4 GB.
(For [FHD/28M/60p]/[FHD/20M/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size  is large and so the recordable 
time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Recordable time Approx. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 90 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 45 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min 
						

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∫Playback
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorte n and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
–When flash is used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Playback time Approx. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
Playback timeApprox. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Playback timeApprox. 150 min 
						

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
11: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
2: Open the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Battery: 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.
Card: 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.
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31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
•Remove the battery after use.
(The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of tim e after being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after ch arging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and w ait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely.
(Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the ca rd itself may be damaged or the 
recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being 
recorded on the card.
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During access (image writing, reading and deleting, 
formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, 
card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do n ot subject the camera to 
vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit  may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electrici ty, perform the operation 
again.
•If you set the Write-Protect switch  A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, 
delete or format the data or display it by recording date. Thes e operations 
become available again when you unlock the switch.
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagne tic waves, 
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We r ecommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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.  (P53)
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Confirmation screen is displayed . It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional)  (P317) when formatting. 
Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, form at it on the camera again.•If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic.
About the Card
Formatting the card (initialization)
> [Setup]  > [Format]
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∫Number of recordable pictures
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for sec ond.•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recordi ng 
time
[Picture Size]8GB16 GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 900 1810 3640 7260
M (8M)1650 3340 6690 13000
S (4M)2800567011360 21480
[Picture Size]8GB16 GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 270 550 1110 2230
M (8M)3206401300 2580
S (4M) 3407001410 2800
[Rec Quality]8GB16 GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/28M/60p]
37m00s 1h15m 2h30m5h00m
[FHD/17M/60i]
1h00m  2h00m 4h5m 8h15m
[FHD/24M/30p]/
[FHD/24M/24p] 43m00s 1h25m
2h55m5h50m
[Rec Quality]8GB16 GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/28M/60p]
37m00s 1h15m 2h30m5h00m
[FHD/20M/30p]
49m00s 1h40m 3h20m6h40m
[HD/10M/30p]
1h30m3h10m6h25m 12h50m
[VGA/4M/30p]
3h25m7h00m 14h10m 28h15m 
						

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•When a high ambient temperature, continuous recording or other conditions cause the camera 
to overheat, the following restrictions will occur to protect the camera. Wait until the camera 
cools down.
–Continuous recording, motion picture recording, and the Wi-Fi c onnection will be temporarily 
disabled.
–If you continue recording even when [ ] is flashing on the scree n, a message will be 
displayed and the camera will turn off automatically.
•Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the  number of recordable pictures 
and available recording time vary.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4]  is 29 minutes 59 seconds or 
up to 4 GB.
(For [FHD/28M/60p]/[FHD/20M/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size  is large and so the recordable 
time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on  the screen.
Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures and the 
available recording time
>  [Custom]  > 
[Remaining Disp.]
[] ([Remaining Shots]):
This will display the number of recordable pictures for 
still pictures.
[]
 ([Remaining Time]):
This will display the available recording time for motion 
pictures.
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[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures 
remaining.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
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Changing the Lens
By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your 
enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following pr ocedure.
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Check that the camera is turned off.•When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032 /H-FS35100), retract the 
lens barrel.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer t o P350  when dirt or dust gets on 
the lens.
•Attach the lens cap.
While pressing on the lens release button  A, 
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops 
and then remove.
•Hold and rotate the base area of the lens  B.•When the lens is removed from the camera body, make sure to att ach the body cap to the 
camera body and attach the lens rear cap to the lens.
Detaching the lens
To enable/disable the shutter release without lens.>  [Custom]  > [Shoot w/o Lens]
[ON]: Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the unit.
[OFF]: Shutter will not operate when a lens is not attached to the cam era body or is 
not attached correctly.
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When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: opti onal), set it to [ON].
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