Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[This picture is protected]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting.  (P263)
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted]
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This feature can only be used with pictures that comply with the DCF standard.
> Perform formatting  (P60) on this unit after saving necessary data on a PC, etc.
[Cannot be set on this picture]
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[Title Edit], [Text Stamp] or [Print Set] cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF 
standard.
[Memory Card Error 
Format this card?]
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It is a format that cannot be used with this unit.
> Insert a different card.
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P60) 
Data will be deleted.
[Lens not found, or shoot w/o lens in Custom menu is set to off.]
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When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: optional), set [Shoot w/o 
Lens]  (P23) to [ON] in the custom menu.
[The lens is not attached properly. Do not push lens release button while lens is 
attached.]
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Detach the lens once, and then attach it again without pressing the lens release button.  (P22) 
Turn this unit on again, and if it is still displaying, contact the dealer.
[Lens attachment failed. Please make sure the lens is attached correctly.]
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Detach the lens from the camera body and gently wipe the contacts on the lens and the 
camera body using a dry cotton swab. Attach the lens, turn this unit on again, and if it is still 
displaying, contact the dealer.
[Lens not detected. Please turn camera on again.]
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This is displayed when the lens has stopped operating normally due to being pressed on by a 
hand etc. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or Panasonic. 
						

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[Memory Card Error]/[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be 
used]
>Use a card compatible with this unit.  (P34)
•SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)•SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)•SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
[Insert SD card again]/[Try another card]
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An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
> Insert a different card.
[Read Error/Write Error 
Please check the card]
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It has failed to read or write data.
> Remove the card after turning this unit off. Insert the card again, turn this unit on, and try 
to read or write the data again.
•The card may be broken.
> Insert a different card.
[Cannot record due to incompatible format(NTSC/PAL) data on this card.]
>Perform formatting  (P60) on this unit after saving necessary data on a PC, etc.
> Insert a different card.
[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the 
card]
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Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures.•In the event that it stops even after using a “Class 4” card or higher, the data writing speed has 
deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format  (P60).
•Depending on the type of the card, motion picture recording may stop in the middle.
[A folder cannot be created]
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A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used.
> Format the card on this unit after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P60) If you execute 
[No.Reset] in the [Setup] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100.  (P59)
[Recording stopped due to overheating. Please wait for the camera to cool down.]/
[Please wait for the camera to cool down.]
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When the camera is overheating during recording due to a high ambient temperature or 
continuous recording, [ ] flashes. If a message is displayed after [ ] flashes, the camera 
will turn off automatically to protect itself. If the camera turns off, recording will be disabled 
until it cools down. 
						

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[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV]/[Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]
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Select [TV Aspect] in the [Setup] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P57)•This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.
If the other end of the USB connection cable is connected to a PC or printer, the message will 
disappear. (P323, 326)
[Editing operation cannot proceed as information processing is ongoing.]
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When there are too many image files, the currently retrieving information icon ( [ ] or 
[ ]) may be displayed on the playback screen for a long period of time. During this time, 
deletion and use of the [Playback] menu are not possible.
•If this unit is turned off while acquiring information, only the pictures that have already 
acquired the information are saved as a group. When you switch on again, the information 
retrieval will restart from the same point.
[This battery cannot be used]
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Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine 
Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic.
•If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects.
[Failed to connect wireless access point]/[Connection failed]/[No destination 
found]
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Check following regarding th e wireless access point.
> The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong. Check the authentication 
type, encryption type, and encryption key.  (P303)
> Power of the wireless access point is not turned on.
> Setting of the wireless access point is not supported by this unit.
•Check the network setting of the destination.
•Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a wireless access point. Check 
other devices that are connected to the wireless access point and devices that use the 
2.4 GHz band.
[No picture to send]
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This is displayed when there is no image to transmit due to the restriction of the destination.
Check the file format of the image to send.  (P277, 281, 282 , 285 , 289 , 293)
[Connection failed. Please retry in a few minutes.]/[Network disconnected. Transfer 
stopped.]
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Radio waves from the wireless access point are getting weak. Perform the connection closer 
to the wireless access point.
•There is no reply from the server or it has exceeded the communication processing time. Try 
again after a while.
•Depending on the wireless access point, connection may be automatically disconnected after 
specific time has passed. Reconnect the connection again. 
						

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[Upload to the Cloud Folder is available after Cloud Sync settings have been set up 
on downloadable devices such as PCs or smartphones.]
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Devices that download images from a cloud folder are not registered.
•Perform Cloud Sync setting. Configure the settings on a PC with “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” or on a 
smartphone/tablet with “ Image App ”. Refer to P293 for details on [Cloud Sync. Service].
[Connection failed]
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Check following regarding the smartphones/tablet you intend to connect.
> The smartphone/tablet does not operate.
> Change the access point to connect to in the smartphone/tablet Wi-Fi settings to this 
camera.
> There is no free storage space on the smartphone/tablet.
[Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password.]
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Login ID or password for the “LUMIX CLUB” is not correct. Please enter it again. If you have 
forgotten the login ID or the password, there is information in the login screen of the “LUMIX 
CLUB” website.
[Some files cannot be sent because of destination limit]/[Transfer completed. 
Some files are left because of destination limit.]
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Check the file format of the image to send.  (P277, 281, 282 , 285 , 289 , 293)
•Sending motion pictures may fail if the file size is too large. Split the motion picture using 
[Video Divide].  (P254)
[Unavailable. Please set Login settings on LUMIX CLUB web site.]
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Login to the “LUMIX CLUB” from your smartphone/tablet or PC, and set the login details of the 
destination web service.
[Both picture and video sharing service cannot be selected together]
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Web services designed only for pictures, and web services designed only for motion pictures 
cannot be selected at the same time. Deselect one of the services.
[Cannot get IP address. Please set wireless AP’s IP address setting to DHCP.]
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Turn on DHCP settings of the IP address  of the connected wireless access points.
[Cannot connect to server]
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If a message is displaying asking to update the root certificate, agree to update the root 
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Menu list
Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu.
This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures 
you are recording.
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[Photo Style], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow ], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital 
Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu a nd [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these 
settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu. [Rec]
P345 [Motion Picture]P348
[Custom] P349 [Setup]P352
[Playback] P354
[Rec]
[Photo Style]You can select effects to match the type of image you 
wish to record. You can adjust the color and image 
quality of the effects.P130
[Aspect Ratio]Sets the aspect ratio of the image.P139
[Picture Size]Set the number of pixels.P139
[Quality]Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to 
be stored.P140
[Metering Mode]Sets the light metering method for measuring 
brightness.P168
[Burst Rate]Sets the burst speed for burst recording.P179
[Auto Bracket]Sets single/burst recording, compensation range and 
recording sequence for Auto Bracket recording.P183
[Self Timer]Sets the manner in which the self-timer works.P186
[Highlight Shadow]You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark 
portions on an image while checking the brightness on 
the screen.P132
[i.Dynamic] (Intelligent 
dynamic range control)Adjusts the contrast and exposure.P142
[i.Resolution]Records pictures with more defined outlines and sense 
of clarity.P142
[HDR]You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of 
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[Multi Exp.]Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times 
equivalent per a single image)P169
[Time Lapse Shot]
You can set the recording start time, the recording 
interval and the number of pictures, and automatically 
record subjects such as animals and plants as time 
elapses.
P189
[Stop Motion Animation]A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures 
together.P191
[Panorama Settings]Sets the recording direction and image effect for 
panorama recording.P109
[Electronic Shutter]The shutter sound can be turned off for recording in a 
quiet environment.P196
[Shutter Delay]To reduce the influence of hand shake, the shutter is 
released when a specified time period has elapsed 
since the shutter button was pressed.P209
[Flash]Sets the manner in which the flash works.P219
[Red-Eye Removal]Automatically detects red-eye caused by the flash and 
corrects the image data accordingly.P227
[ISO Limit Set]When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ ], an 
optimal ISO sensitivity is set with the selected value as 
an upper limit.P176
[ISO Increments]The ISO sensitivity settings values changes in steps of 
1/3 EV or 1 EV.P176
[Extended ISO]ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO125].P177
[Long Shtr NR]You can eliminate the noise caused by recording with a 
slower shutter speed.P144
[Shading Comp.]If the screen periphery darkens as a result of lens 
characteristics, the brightness in this region will be 
corrected.P144
[Ex. Tele Conv.]When the number of pixels is set to anything other than 
[L], the Tele effect is increased without degradation in 
image quality.P211
[Digital Zoom]Increases the Tele effect. The higher the level of 
magnification, the greater the degradation in image 
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[Color Space]Set this when you want to correct the color 
reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, printer 
etc.P145
[Stabilizer]When camera shake is sensed during recording, the 
camera corrects it automatically.P203
[Face Recog.]Sets the focus and exposure automatically prioritizing 
registered faces.P197
[Profile Setup]If you set the name and birthday of your baby or pet in 
advance, you can record their name and age in months 
and years in the images.P202 
						

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This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion 
picture recording.
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[Photo Style], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital 
Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu a nd [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these 
settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
–For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in the [Rec] menu.
[Motion Picture]
[Rec Format]Sets the file format for the motion pictures you record.P228
[Rec Quality]This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.P228
[Exposure Mode]Select the method for setting the aperture value and 
shutter speed in Creative Video Mode.P125
[Picture Mode]Sets the recording method for still pictures during 
motion picture recording.P233
[Continuous AF]Continues to focus on the subject for which focus has 
been achieved.P230
[Rec Highlight]White saturated areas appear blinking in black and 
white.P236
[Ex. Tele Conv.]Increases the Tele effect.P211
[Flkr Decrease]The shutter speed can be fixed  to reduce the flicker or 
striping in the motion picture.P236
[Silent Operation]Enables touch operations to  allow silent use while 
recording motion pictures.P127
[Mic Level Disp.]Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the 
recording screen.P237
[Mic Level Adj.]Adjust the sound input level to 4 different levels.P237
[Wind Cut]This prevents the recording of wind-noise 
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Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set 
up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings.
[Custom]
[Cust.Set Mem.]Registers the current camera settings as custom set.P128
[Silent Mode]Disables operational sounds and output of light at 
once.P195
[AF/AE Lock]Sets the fixed content for focusing and exposure when 
the AF/AE lock is on.P164
[AF/AE Lock Hold]This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button 
when taking a picture with fixed focus or exposure.P165
[Shutter AF]Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.P156
[Half Press Release]The shutter will immediately fire when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway.P156
[AFS/AFF/AFC]Sets the focus method.P147
[Quick AF]Speeds up the focusing that takes place when you 
press the shutter button.P156
[Eye Sensor AF]The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the 
eye sensor is active.P64
[Pinpoint AF Time]Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway with Auto Focus 
Mode set to [ ].P155
[AF Assist Lamp]
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the 
shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for 
the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions.
P157
[Direct Focus Area]Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor 
button when recording.P155,
P161
[Focus/Release Priority]It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of 
focus.P157
[AF+MF]You can set the focus manually after the automatic 
focus has finished.P157
[MF Assist]Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged 
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[MF Guide]When you set the focus manually, an MF guide that 
allows you to check the direction to achieve focus is 
displayed.P158
[Peaking]In-focus portions are highlighted when focus is being 
adjusted manually.P160
[Histogram]This allows you to set either to display or not display 
the histogram.P73
[Guide Line]This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when 
taking a picture.P73
[Highlight]When the Auto Review function is activated or when 
playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in 
black and white.P79
[Constant Preview]You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and 
shutter speed on the recording screen in Manual 
Exposure Mode.P96
[Expo.Meter]Set whether or not to display the exposure meter.P90
[Dial Guide]Set whether or not to display the dial operation guide.P18
[LVF Disp.Style]This will set the display style of the viewfinder.P72
[Monitor Disp. Style]This will set the display style of the monitor.P71
[Monitor Info. Disp.]Display the recording information screen.P73
[Rec Area]This changes the angle of view during motion picture 
recording and still picture recording.P231
[Remaining Disp.]This will switch display between the number of 
recordable pictures and available recording time.P37
[Auto Review]Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after 
taking the still picture.P66
[Fn Button Set]You can assign frequently-used functions to particular 
buttons or icons.P47
[Q.MENU]Switch the setting method of Quick Menu.P44
[Dial Set.]Changes the operation methods of the front dial and 
rear dial.P19