Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•Do not press the monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the monitor and it 
may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the M onitor will be slightly darker than 
usual at first. Howev er, the picture will return to normal brig htness when the internal 
temperature of the camera increases.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.
•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of  light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outsid e or near a window.
•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft,  dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
•Do not place the lens mount facing downwards. Do not allow the  lens 
mount contacts  A to become dirty.
About the Monitor
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the  Monitor 
screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, bl ue or green) on 
the screen. This is not a malfunction. Though the Monitor scree n parts are 
produced with highly controlled precision technology, some pixe ls may be 
inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictu res on a card.
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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
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Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or keep a way from metallic objects (clips, 
etc.).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body  of the battery and the 
terminals are damaged.
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Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camer a.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
•Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
•When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (su pplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
•The battery has a limited life.
•Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an expl osion.•The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with bat tery recycling laws. Call the 
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal  objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
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This can cause short-circuiting or heat generation and you may  be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
•The [CHARGE] indicator may blink under the influence of static  electricity or electromagnetic 
wave. This phenomenon has no effects on charging.
•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio receptio n may be disturbed.
Keep the charger 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from radio.
•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used.  This is not a malfunction.•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.
(A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Battery
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∫About 3D recording
With the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subj ect at less than the 
minimum focus distance.
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The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort.•When the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional) is used, t he minimum focus distance is 
0.6 m (2.0 feet).
When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens attached, be ca reful not to shake 
the unit.
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Tiredness or discomfort may result if the shake is pronounced,  due to riding in a vehicle or 
walking etc.
•We recommend using a tripod.
∫ About 3D viewing
Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart dise ase or is otherwise 
unwell should avoid viewing 3D contents.
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Viewing 3D contents may have an adverse effect to the individua l.
If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when view ing 3D contents, 
stop viewing at once.
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Continuing to view may cause illness.•After stopping viewing, please rest appropriately.
When viewing 3D contents, we recommend taking a break every 30  to 60 minutes.
•Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue.
Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, those with differences i n the sight of their 
right and left eyes, and those with astigmatism are advised to  correct their vision by 
wearing glasses etc.
Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while viewin g 3D contents.
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There are differences in the way that different people experien ce 3D contents. Please correct 
your sight appropriately before viewing 3D contents.
•You can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output s etting of the unit to 2D.
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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
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The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged  or deleted.•Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the 
card.
•Do not allow dirt, dust, or water to get into the terminals on  the back of the card and do not 
touch the terminals with your fingers.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of  the memory card
“Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify  the file management 
information, it will not erase the data in the memory card comp letely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use  the commercially 
available computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the 
memory card before transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of  the user.
If a name or birthday is set for [Profile Setup]/Face Recogniti on function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image.
We recommend that you enable [Wi-Fi Password] and [Wi-Fi Function Lock] to protect 
personal information.  (P296 , 297)
Disclaimer
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Information including personal information may be altered or va nish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way  for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal inf ormation.
Card
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When requesting a repair, transferring to another party, or disposing.
•After making a copy of personal information, always delete information such as personal 
information and wireless LAN connection settings that you have saved within the camera with 
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]/[Delete account]  (P68, 286) .
•Reset the settings to protect the personal information.  (P67)
•Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair .•Settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired.•Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or Panasonic if above operations 
are not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to 
“Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of  the memory card”. 
(P354)
When uploading images on web services
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Images may contain information that can be used for identifying  individuals such as titles, 
recording dates, and location information. When uploading image s on web services, check 
carefully, and then upload.
•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively sta ble temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.•If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharg e even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will dischar ge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
•When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommen d charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it  has completely discharged.
•We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) w hen you keep it in a closet or 
a cabinet.
•Check all the parts before taking pictures when you have not us ed the camera for a long period 
of time.
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•Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused du e to loss of recorded data.
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.•You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.
•Make sure that the screw on the tripod or unipod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching 
the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use e xcessive force when 
turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the 
camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod.
•When using this unit with a large-diameter lens, the lens may come into contact with the 
pedestal depending on the tripod/unipod. Tightening the screw w ith the lens and pedestal in 
contact with each other may damage this unit or the lens. There fore it is recommended to 
attach the tripod adaptor (DMW-TA1: optional) before mounting o n the tripod/unipod.
•Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully.
•If you attach a heavy interchangeable lens (more than about 1 k g/35.3 oz) to the camera body, 
do not carry the camera by the shoulder strap.
Hold the camera and the lens when carrying them.
About the picture data
About tripods or unipods
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•G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera 
system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System 
standard.
•Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging 
Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union 
and other countries.
•Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in 
Japan, the United States, the European Union and other 
countries.
•SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
•“AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” 
logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony 
Corporation.
•Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
•HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
•HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.•Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems I ncorporated in the United 
States and/or other countries.
•Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or  other countries.•iMovie, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered  in the U.S. and other 
countries.
•iPad, iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc. , registered in the U.S. and 
other countries.
•App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.•Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or t rademarks of Microsoft 
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							•QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
•Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Google Inc.
•The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi 
AllianceR.•The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Identifier mark is a certification 
mark of Wi-Fi AllianceR.•“Wi-FiR” and “Wi-Fi DirectR” are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi 
AllianceR.
•“Wi-Fi Protected Setup™”, “WPA™”, and “WPA2™” are 
trademarks of Wi-Fi AllianceR.•DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, 
service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network 
Alliance.
•This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. 
DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
•QR Code is a registered t rademark of DENSO WAVE 
INCORPORATED.
•Other names of systems and products mentioned in these 
instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademark s 
of the manufacturers who developed the system or product 
concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license  for the personal and 
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in complia nce with the AVC Standard 
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by  a consumer engaged in a 
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a  video provider licensed to 
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied fo r any other use. Additional 
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.m pegla.com
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