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
VQT5A95
F0713HH0
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649).\
PCP
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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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, etc. of your Digital 
Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s 
Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.•Use only the recommended accessories.
•Do not remove covers.•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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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 installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions,  may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment  does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the inte rference by one or more of the following 
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experien ced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation 
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressl y approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-GX7
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact Telephone No.:1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
DMC-GX7
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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 complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure 
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF  energy that are deemed to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Operation is subject to  the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2)This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation  exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF  energy that are deemed to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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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 terminals (i and  j) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contac t with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact  with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
•
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing the batteries, please contact your  local authorities or dealer and ask for the 
correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140oF) or 
incinerate.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined 
space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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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: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional). 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this pr oduct, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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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 Battery ..................... 17
• Inserting/Removing the Battery ..... 18
• Inserting/Removing the Card 
(Optional) ...................................... 18
• Formatting the card  (initialization) ................................. 19
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ....... 19
• Adjust the angle of the monitor/ viewfinder ...................................... 20
• Using the Viewfinder ..................... 20
Setting the Menu ................................ 21 • Setting menu items ....................... 21
Calling frequently-used menus 
instantly (Quick Menu) ...................... 22
Basic
Assigning frequently used functions to 
the buttons (function buttons).......... 23
Taking a Still picture .......................... 24
Recording Motion Picture ................. 25
Selecting the Recording Mode ......... 26
Switching the Information Displayed 
on the recording screen .................... 27
Playing Back Pictures/
Motion Pictures .................................. 28 • Playing Back Pictures ................... 28
• Playing Back Motion Pictures........ 29
• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen ................. 30 Deleting Pictures ................................ 31
Recording
Taking Pictures using the Automatic 
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...... 32
• Taking a picture with a blurred 
background (Defocus Control) ...... 33
• Recording images by changing the  brightness or color tone ................. 33
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite 
Settings (Program AE Mode)............. 34
Taking Pictures by Specifying the 
Aperture/Shutter Speed ..................... 35 • Aperture-Priority AE Mode............. 35
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode ............... 35
• Manual Exposure Mode................. 36
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) ..... 37
Taking Pictures that match the 
Scene being recorded (Scene Guide 
Mode) ................................................... 37
Taking Pictures with different image 
effects (Creative Control Mode) ........ 38
Registering your preferred settings 
(Custom Mode) ................................... 39
• Registering Personal Menu Settings  (Registering custom settings) ......... 39
• Recording using registered custom set ..................................... 39
Adjusting the Picture Quality by 
Adding an Effect [Photo Style].......... 40
Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions 
[Highlight Shadow]............................. 42
Adjusting the White Balance ............. 43
Setting the Picture Quality and 
Size ...................................................... 43
• Setting the aspect ratio of pictures .......................................... 43
•  Setting the number of pixels .......... 44
• Setting the compression rate of  pictures [Quality]............................ 44
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ...... 45
• About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .............................................. 46
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..... 47
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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 lens........................... 56
• Using the Optical Image Stabilizer  function of this unit ........................ 57
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ......... 59
Taking pictures by using the flash ... 60 • Changing Flash Mode ................... 60
Playback/Editing
Switching the Playback Method ....... 61• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ............................ 61
• Displaying Pictures by Recording  Date (Calendar Playback)............. 61
Using Playback Functions ................ 62
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture........................................... 62
• Removing unnecessary parts 
[Clear Retouch] ............................. 62
Wi-Fi/NFC
What you can do with the Wi-FiR 
function............................................... 63
Controlling with a Smartphone/
Tablet................................................... 64 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Panasonic Image App ”......... 64
• Connecting to a smartphone/
tablet ............................................. 65
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/ tablet (remote recording) .............. 67
• Saving images stored in the camera/ Sending images in the camera to an 
SNS .................................................. 67
• Changing the connection 
method .......................................... 69
About the supplied software
About the supplied software ............. 73
Others
Monitor Display/Viewfinder 
Display ................................................ 75
Menu list.............................................. 81 • [Rec] .............................................. 81
• [Motion Picture].............................. 83
• [Custom] ........................................ 83
• [Setup] ........................................... 86
• [Playback] ...................................... 88
Specifications ..................................... 89
Digital Camera Accessory System ... 95
Digital Camera Accessory Order 
Form (For USA and Puerto Rico 
Customers) ......................................... 96
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. 
AND PUERTO RICO) .......................... 97
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR 
CANADA) .......................................... 100
Panasonic Canada Inc.
LUMIX Concierge for Camera 
Owners .............................................. 102
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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 Manual (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or 
print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
•
You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from 
the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions
∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)
Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.
∫ For Mac
1Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s 
Manual (supplied).
2Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file 
with the desired language inside the folder.
3Double click the PDF file to open it.
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Preparation
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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 lens, buttons, etc. Be 
particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when using it on a rainy day 
or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the 
sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)
•
Condensation occurs when the ambient temper ature or humidity changes. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera 
malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will 
disappear naturally when the temperature of  the camera becomes close to the ambient 
temperature.
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