Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Basic Owners Manual

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of August 2013. These may be subject to change.Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as  camera body in this owner’s manual.)
(± : Included, —: Not included)
6Battery Pack (Indicated as  battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
7 Battery Charger (Indicated as  battery charger  or charger  in the text)
8 USB Connection Cable
9...

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DMC-GX7C DMC-GX7K DMC-GX7
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2
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VFF1225VFC5059
K1HY08YY0034
67 8 9
10 11 12
VYC1113
VYF3510
VYF3371
VFC4605VFC4605
DMW-BLG10PP
H-H020A H-FS1442A
VKF4971VKF4971VKF4971
DE-A99B
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 VKF5259/: VKF5260
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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
2Flash
3 Sensor
4 NFC antenna [ ] (P66)
5 Lens fitting mark (P16)
6 Mount
7 Lens lock pin
8 Lens release button (P16)
9 Eye sensor (P20)
10 Eye Cup
11 Viewfinder (P20)
12 [LVF] button (P20)/[Fn4] button (P23)
13 Flash open lever (P60)
14 Focus mode lever (P45, 47)
15 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P48)
16 Rear dial
17 Touch screen/monitor (P15)
18 [Q.MENU] button (P22)/[Fn1] button (P23)
19 [ (]...

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27 Stereo microphone•Be careful not to cover the microphone with 
your finger. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to record.
28 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
29 Focus distance reference mark
30 Shutter button (P24)
31 Front dial
32 Mode dial (P26)
33 Motion picture button (P25)
34 Status indicator (P19)
35 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19)
36 Tripod mount•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more...

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∫Lens
Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.
∫ Touch
To touch and release the touch screen.
Use for selecting items or icons.
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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 is used to move the AF area, operate the slide bar, 
etc.
This can also be used to move to the next image during 
playback, etc.
∫ Pinch...

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Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•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  A, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
•
We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of...

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The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP.
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
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any 
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•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP).
•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.
•Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in 
which you insert it. 
To remove...

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Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary 
data in advance.
Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu. (P21)
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Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day,...

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Adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder.
•Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor/viewfinder.
•When adjusting the angle of the monitor/viewfinder, be careful not to apply too much 
force, as this may cause damage or malfunction.
•When not using this unit, close the monitor/viewfinder completely back to the original position.
∫Using the eye sensor to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder
When [LVF/Monitor Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom] 
menu is...