Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Basic Owners Manual

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Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
1In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete 
and then press [ ].
•The same operation can be performed by touching [ ].
2Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed.
Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
¢ Picture groups are treated as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group 
will be deleted.)
1In Playback Mode, press [ ].
2Press  3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete All] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•[Delete All]  > Confirmation screen is displayed. 
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
•It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when  [All Delete 
Except Favorite]  is selected with the [Delete All] set.
3(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press  3/4/
2/ 1 to select the picture, and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set.  (Repeat this step.)
•[‚ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [MENU/SET] is 
pressed again, the setting is canceled.
4(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press  2 to select [OK], and then 
press [MENU/SET] to execute.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. 
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
To delete a single picture
To delete multiple pictures (up to 100
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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
When you wish to leave settings to the camera and record without thinking about them, 
use Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, which makes optimal settings for 
the subject and scene.
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Functions that can be set differ between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode. 
(± : possible, —: not possible)
1Set the mode dial to  [¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most  recently used of Intelligent Auto Mode or 
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
2Align the screen with the subject.
•When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon 
of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, 
after which its color changes to the usual red.
•When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. 
It is also possible by pressing the cursor button towards 
2, and then pressing the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode1Press [MENU/SET].
•Press  2, and press  3/4  to select [ ] or [ ].
2Press  2/1  to select [ ] or [ ] and then press  
[MENU/SET].
About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
Intelligent Auto Plus ModeIntelligent Auto Mode
Setting the brightness ±—
Setting the color tone  ±—
Defocus Control ±±
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Recording Mode: 
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press the rear dial to display the setting screen.
•Each time the rear dial is pressed in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the camera switches between 
brightness setting operation, Defocus Control operation, and normal operation.
•Each time the rear dial is pressed in Intelligent Auto Mode, the camera switches between 
Defocus Control operation and normal operation.
2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
3Record pictures or motion pictures.
Recording Mode: 
This mode enables you to change the brightness  and color tone to your preferred settings 
from the ones set by the camera.
1Press the rear dial to display the setting screen.
•Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness setting, Defocus Control and end 
operation.
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.
1Press  1 to display the setting screen.
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color 
to a bluish color.
•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone
Setting brightness
Setting color
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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Program AE Mode)
Recording Mode: 
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] 
menu.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway and display 
the aperture value and shutter speed value 
on the screen.
3While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform Program 
Shift by rotating the rear dial or front dial.
•The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen.•To cancel Program Shift, turn off this unit or rotate the front/rear dial until the Program 
Shift indication disappears.
In Program AE Mode, you can  change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without 
changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by  decreasing the aperture value or record a 
moving subject more dynamically by slowi ng the shutter speed when taking a picture in 
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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Recording Mode: 
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set 
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Set the aperture value by rotating the rear 
dial or the front dial.
AAperture value
B Exposure meter
•The effects of the set aperture value will not be visible on 
the recording screen. To check on the recording screen, 
please use [Preview]. (P37)
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial 
or the front dial.
AShutter speed
B Exposure meter
•The effects of the set shutter speed will not be visible on 
the recording screen. To check on the recording screen, 
please use [Preview]. (P37)
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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate 
the exposure.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed, 
and rotate the front dial to set the aperture 
value.
AExposure meter
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
D Manual Exposure Assistance
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
∫ About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is 
pressed fully (up to  about 120 seconds).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of 
fireworks, a night scene etc.
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When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become visible. To avoid 
picture noise, we recommend setting [Long Shtr NR] in the [Rec] menu to [ON] before taking 
pictures.
•The Manual Exposure Assistance does not appear.•This cannot be used when [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON].
•It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
∫ Constant preview
In Manual Exposure Mode, when [Constant Preview] in the [Custom] menu is [ON], you 
will be able to confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speed on the screen.
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Close the flash.
•It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
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Applicable modes: 
1Set a function button to [Preview]. (P23)
•The following step is an example in which [Preview] is assigned to [Fn5].
2Touch [ ].
3Switch the confirmation screen by touching [Fn5].
•The screen switches each time [Fn5] is touched.
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode: 
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the 
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to 
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press  2/1 to select the scene.
•The scene can also be selected by dragging an example 
image or the slide bar.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫Switching the scene selection screen display
Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)
Normal recording screen Effects of Aperture Effects of Shutter Speed
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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode: 
This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by 
selecting example images and checking them on the screen.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select the image effects 
(filters).
•The image effect of the selected example image will be 
applied in a preview display A.
•You can also select the image effects (filters) by touching 
the example images.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫ Switching the image effect (filter) selection screen display 
Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.
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Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode)
Recording Mode: 
You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in 
Custom Mode, you can use the registered settings.
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Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
To allow recording using the same settings, up to 5 sets of current camera settings can be 
registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. (, , , , )
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select the custom set to register and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
•The custom set registered for [ ] or [ ] is called up.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
•The custom set registered for [ ], [ ] or [ ] is called up. The most recently 
used custom set is called up.
•To change a custom set
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Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)
Preparations: Set in advance the Recordi ng Mode you wish to save and select the 
desired menu settings on the camera.
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Cust.Set Mem.]
Recording using registered custom set
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2Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
3Press 2/1 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
∫ Changing the settings
Registered contents do not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with the 
mode dial set to  ,   or  . To change the registered settings, overwrite the 
registered content using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the custom settings menu.
Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect 
[Photo Style]
Applicable modes: 
6 effects can be selected to match the image you wish to record. It is possible to adjust the 
items such as color or picture qua lity of the effect to your desire.
¢This is disabled when Intelligent Auto Plus ( ) Mode is selected.
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Photo Style]
SettingsDescription of settings
 [Standard]This is the standard setting.
 [Vivid]¢Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast.
 [Natural]¢Soft effect with low saturation.
 [Monochrome]Monochrome effect with no color shades.
 [Scenery]¢An effect appropriate for sceneries with vivid blue skies and 
greens.
 [Portrait]¢An effect appropriate for portraits with a healthy and beautiful 
skin tone.
 [Custom]¢Use the setting registered in advance.
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