Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Basic Owners Manual

 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,and save this manual for future use.
More detailed 
instructions on 
the operation of 
this camera are contained in 
“Owner’s Manual for advanced 
features (PDF format)” in the 
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on 
your PC to read it.
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-GX7C/DMC-GX7K DMC-GX7
until 
2013/9/19
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F0713HH0
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on 
the underside of your camera. Be sure to  retain this manual as your convenient camera 
information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items,...

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∫Product identification marking
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu.2Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
3Press 3/
4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter. This equipment...

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∫About the battery pack
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or ot
her foreign matter on the terminals.•Do not touch the plug...

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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other USB connection cables e xcept the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic 
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Use a “High Speed HDMI mini cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI mini cable” (Type C – Ty pe A plug, up to 3 m (9.8 feet) long)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1:...

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Contents
Information for Your Safety................. 2
Preparation
Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format) ......................................... 9
Care of the camera............................. 10
Standard Accessories ........................11
Names and Functions of 
Components ....................................... 13
Preparation ......................................... 16• Changing the Lens ........................ 16
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........ 16
• Charging the...

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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure 
(AF/AE Lock) ...................................... 48
Compensating the Exposure ............ 49
Setting the Light Sensitivity ............. 49
Select a Drive Mode ........................... 50
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ....... 51
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket..... 53
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...... 54
Optical Image Stabilizer .................... 55• Using the Optical Image Stabilizer 
function of a...

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Preparation
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Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in 
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. 
Install it on your PC to read it.
∫For Windows
1Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s 
Manual (supplied).
2Select the desired language and then click 
[Owner’s Manual] to install.
3Double click the “Owner’s Manual” 
shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫When the Owner’s...

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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. 
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.–Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the...