Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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[Video Button]Enables/disables the motion picture button.P231
[Power Zoom Lens]Sets the screen display and lens operations when 
using an interchangeable lens that is compatible with 
power zoom (electrically operated zoom).P214
[Eye Sensor]
This will set the sensitivity of the eye sensor.
This will set whether to automatically switch the display 
from the Monitor to the Viewfinder when your eye or an 
object is brought closer to the eye sensor.
P63
[Touch Settings]Enables/disables the Touch operation.P17
[Touch Scroll]This allows you to set the speed of continuously 
forwarding or rewinding pictures using touch operation.P75
[Menu Guide]Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is 
set to   and  .P70
[Shoot w/o Lens]Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when 
no lens is attached to the main body.P23 
						

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This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and 
set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions.
[Setup]
[Clock Set]Setting Date/Time.P38
[World Time]Sets the times for the region where you live and your 
holiday destination.P51
[Travel Date]Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the 
name of the travel destination can be set.P52
[Wi-Fi]Configure the each setting for Wi-Fi functions.P309
[Beep]Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic 
shutter noise.P53
[Speaker Volume]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.P53
[Monitor Display]/
[Viewfinder]Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the Monitor/
viewfinder is adjusted.P53
[Monitor Luminance]Set the monitor brightness to suit the amount of 
surrounding light.P54
[Economy]Suppresses the unit’s power consumption to prevent 
the battery from being run down.P55
[USB Mode]Sets the communication method when connecting 
using the USB connection cable (supplied).P56
[Output]This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.P57
[VIERA Link]Equipment that supports the VIERA Link will connect 
automatically.P58
[3D Playback]Set the output method for 3D pictures.P58
[Menu Resume]Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each 
menu.P58
[Menu Background]Set the background color for the menu screen.P42
[Menu Information]Descriptions of menu items or their settings are 
displayed on the menu screen.P58 
						

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[Language]Set the language displayed on the screen.P59
[Version Disp.]This enables the firmware versions of the camera and 
lens to be checked.P59
[Exposure Comp. Reset]An exposure value can be reset when the recording 
mode is changed or the camera is turned off.P59
[Self Timer Auto Off]Sets whether or not to cancel the self-timer when this 
unit is turned off.P59
[No.Reset]Returns the image file number to 0001.P59
[Reset]The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the 
default.P59
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default 
settings. (excluding [LUMIX CLUB] )P60
[Pixel Refresh]It will perform optimization of imaging device and 
image processing.P60
[Sensor Cleaning]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have 
affixed to the front of the imaging device is performed.P60
[Format]The card is formatted.P60 
						

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This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.
[Playback]
[2D/3D Settings]Switches the playback method for 3D images.P241
[Slide Show]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in 
order.P242
[Playback Mode]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back only 
particular images.P245
[Location Logging]The location information (longitude/latitude) acquired 
by the smartphone/tablet can be sent to the camera 
and written in images.P247
[Clear Retouch]You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the 
pictures taken.P248
[Title Edit]Input texts (comments) on the recorded pictures.P250
[Text Stamp]Stamps the recorded pictures with recording date and 
time, names, travel destination, travel date, etc.P251
[Video Divide]Splits the recorded motion picture in two.P254
[Time Lapse Video]Creates a motion picture from a set of group pictures 
recorded with the [Time Lapse Shot].P255
[Stop Motion Video]Creates a motion picture from the Stop Motion 
Animation group.P256
[Resize]Reduces the image size (number of pixels).P257
[Cropping]Crops the recorded image.P258
[Rotate]Rotate pictures manually in 90o steps.P259
[Rotate Disp.]This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if 
they were recorded holding the camera vertically.P259
[Favorite]Marks can be added to images, and images can be set 
as favorites.P260
[Print Set]Sets the images for printing and the number of prints.P261
[Protect]Protects images to prevent deletion by mistake.P263
[Face Rec Edit]Removes or changes information relating to personal 
identity.P264
[Delete Confirmation]This sets which option, [Yes] or [No], will be highlighted 
first when the confirmation screen for deleting a picture 
is displayed.P264 
						

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P355–370 ).
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The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.•If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. > Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.  (P55)
•If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable and turn the TV off 
with the remote control for the TV, this unit is also turned off.
> If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].  (P58)
•Insert the battery securely all the way in. (P32)
•Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? The battery can become flat quickly 
when connected to Wi-Fi.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.  (P55)
> When the camera is overheating during record ing 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 itse lf. If the camera turns off, recording will be 
disabled until it cools down.
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset]  (P59) on the 
[Setup] menu.
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
This unit is turned off automatically.
Card/battery door does not close.
The battery becomes flat too quickly.
Recording
This unit suddenly turns off during recording. 
						

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•Is the subject focused?> [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take 
pictures until the subject is in focus. If you w ant to be able to take a picture when you press 
the shutter button fully even if the subject is not focused, set [Focus/Release Priority] in the 
[Custom] menu to [RELEASE].  (P157)
•Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with fingerprints or similar.
> If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry 
cloth.
> Refer to P372 when the image sensor gets dirty.
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated.  (P166)
•Is the AE Lock (P164) applied incorrectly?
> Cancel the settings of White Balance Bracket  (P138).
•Is the Burst  (P179) or Auto Bracket  (P183) set?
> Set the drive mode to Single.  (P65)
•Is the self-timer (P186) set to [ ]?
•The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.  (P66)
•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly.  (P204)•Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEASE]?  (P157)
In this case, focus may not be achieved even if the focus mode lever is set to [AF].
•Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]?  (P156)•Is the AF Lock (P164) applied incorrectly?
Taking pictures is not possible.
The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed.
The recorded picture is whitish.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly. 
						

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•The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work 
properly when taking pictures especially in dark places.> We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures.  (P62)
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P186) when taking pictures with a slow 
shutter speed.
•Is there any memory remaining on the card?
•Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
([Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures 
indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P174)
> Increase the setting for [Noise Reduction] in [Photo Style] or lower the setting for each of 
the items other than [Noise Reduction].  (P130)
> Take pictures in bright places.
> Set the [Long Shtr NR]  to [ON].  (P144)
•Is the [Picture Size]  (P139)  or the [Quality]  (P140)  set low?•Is the [Digital Zoom] set?  (P215)
The recorded picture is blurred. The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
Taking pictures using White Balance Bracket is not possible.
The recorded picture looks rough.
Noise appears on the picture.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and 
LED lighting fixture.
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This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s 
pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
•When you see noticeable flicker or striping while recording a motion 
picture, you can reduce the flicker or striping by setting up [Flkr 
Decrease]  (P236) and fixing the shutter speed. It is possible to select a 
shutter speed from [1/50], [1/60], [1/100], or [1/120].
You can set the shutter speed manually in the Creative Video Mode. 
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•When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc., increasing the shutter speed 
may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics 
of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
•When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under fluorescent lighting, 
LED lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting, etc., the colors and screen brightness may 
change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
•There may be defective pixels in the image sensor. Perform [Pixel Refresh]  (P60).
•Are you in Exposure Compensation operation?
> Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation.  (P166)
•Set the AF area to the distinctive color of the subject if there is a part that is different from the 
surrounding color. (P150)
 
•Is your finger covering up the speaker?  (P13) 
•If the camera is moved too slowly, the camera has assumed that camera motion was stopped 
and will end the still picture recording.
•If there is a great deal of shaking towards the recording direction while moving the camera, 
recording will end.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual 
scene.
Bright spot not in subject is recorded.
You cannot compensate the exposure.
Subject cannot be locked.
(AF tracking not possible)
Operation sound is small.
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•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large 
capacity card.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures.•Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.> If motion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least “Class 4” or if you use a 
card on which recording and deleting have been repeated many times, or a card that has 
been formatted on a PC or other equipment, the data-writing speed is lower. In such cases, 
we recommend that you make a backup of the data and then format  (P60) the card in this 
unit.
•When recording a motion picture, the screen may go dark after a certain period to reduce 
battery consumption, but this will not affect the recorded motion picture.
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static 
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture 
recording.
•Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast, but this 
is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.
•With recording in a quiet environment, depending on the lenses used, the sound of aperture 
and focus actions may be recorded in motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. Focus 
operation while recording motion pictures can be set to [OFF] with [Continuous AF]  (P230).
•If you use the zoom function, buttons or dial s during motion picture recording, operational 
sounds may be recorded. Use of [Silent Operation] is recommended if you are concerned 
about operational sounds.  (P127)
•While recording motion pictures, plugging the aperture of the microphone with a finger may 
reduce the level of audio recording or audio may not record at all. Also be careful because the 
operation sound of lenses can easily be recorded at this time.
Motion pictures
Recording motion pictures is not possible.
Motion picture recording stops in the middle.
When recording a motion picture, the screen may go dark.
The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise.
Object seems to be warped.
In motion pictures, abnormal clicking and buzzing sounds are recorded.
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•Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or you may see colors along the 
edge depending on the zoom factor, due to the char acteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals 
of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is 
used. This is not a malfunction.
•The Optical Image Stabilizer function of the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) only works 
correctly with supported cameras. > When older Panasonic digital cameras  (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used, 
[Stabilizer] in the [Rec] menu  (P203) cannot be set to [OFF]. It is recommended to update 
the firmware of the digital camera at the following website. 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/
> When using this lens with another make of digital cameras, the Optical Image Stabilizer 
function will not work. (As of August 2013)
For details, contact the respective company.
•Is the flash closed?
> Slide the flash open lever to open the flash.   (P217)
•Is [Electronic Shutter] set to  [ON] ?
> When [Electronic Shutter]  is set to  [ON] , the flash is not activated.  (P196)
•Is [Silent Mode] set to  [ON] ?
> When [Silent Mode]  is set to  [ON] , the flash is not activated.  (P195)
•(Except for when [Firing Mode] in [Flash] is set to [MANUAL]) The flash is activated 2 times. 
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when Red-Eye Reduction  (P219) is 
set so the subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
Lens
Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the 
subject.
When the lens is attached to another digital camera, stabilizer function cannot be 
turned off or stabilizer function does not work.
Flash
The flash is not activated.
The flash is activated 2 times.