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∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
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∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
[Picture...")
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•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or
up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/60p], [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the
recordable time will drop below 29 minutes...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or
up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/60p], [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the
recordable time will drop below 29 minutes...")
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•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.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to
step4.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
A : Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
•
You can cancel...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-37.png "Page 38
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•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.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to
step4.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
A : Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
•
You can cancel...")
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Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P40)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, the correct date...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-38.png "Page 39
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Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P40)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, the correct date...")
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Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
You can set the menus using two types of operation - touch operations in which you touch
the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-39.png "Page 40
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Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
You can set the menus using two types of operation - touch operations in which you touch
the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the...")
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2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the
menu item and press [MENU/SET].
•The menu item can also be selected by rotating the rear
dial.
•You can also move to the next screen by pressing
[DISP.].
3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the
setting and press [MENU/SET].
•The setting can also be made by selecting an option by
rotating the rear dial and then pressing the rear dial.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear
or it may be displayed in a different way....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-40.png "Page 41
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2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the
menu item and press [MENU/SET].
•The menu item can also be selected by rotating the rear
dial.
•You can also move to the next screen by pressing
[DISP.].
3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the
setting and press [MENU/SET].
•The setting can also be made by selecting an option by
rotating the rear dial and then pressing the rear dial.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear
or it may be displayed in a different way....")
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•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being
used on the camera due to the specifications.
∫Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press 2.
2Press 3/4 to select [ ] or another of the menu
toggle icons A .
3Press [MENU/SET].
•Select a menu item next and set it.
•You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial.
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•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being
used on the camera due to the specifications.
∫Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press 2.
2Press 3/4 to select [ ] or another of the menu
toggle icons A .
3Press [MENU/SET].
•Select a menu item next and set it.
•You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial.
You...")
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item,
then press the rear dial.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the
setting is complete.
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item,
then press the rear dial.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the
setting is complete.
•You can close the menu...")
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∫When operating the touch screen1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.2Touch the menu item.
3Touch the setting.4Touch [Exit] to exit menu once the setting is
completed.
•
You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button
halfway.
Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Q.MENU]
[PRESET]:
The default items can be set.
[CUSTOM]:
The Quick Menu will consist of desired items. (P45)
AUTO60
1.70AWB
AFS AFSL4:360
i
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∫When operating the touch screen1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.2Touch the menu item.
3Touch the setting.4Touch [Exit] to exit menu once the setting is
completed.
•
You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button
halfway.
Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Q.MENU]
[PRESET]:
The default items can be set.
[CUSTOM]:
The Quick Menu will consist of desired items. (P45)
AUTO60
1.70AWB
AFS AFSL4:360
i
([LW")
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When [Q.MENU] (P44) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be
changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
1Press 4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to select the menu item in the
top row and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 2/1 to select the empty space in the
bottom row and then press [MENU/SET].
A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus.
B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu
screen.
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When [Q.MENU] (P44) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be
changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
1Press 4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to select the menu item in the
top row and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 2/1 to select the empty space in the
bottom row and then press [MENU/SET].
A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus.
B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu
screen.
•You can also set the...")
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4Press [ ].
•It will return to screen of step1. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.
[Motion Picture] menu [Custom] menu
•
[Motion Pic. Set] ([Rec Format] (P235)/
[Rec Quality] (P235))
•[Picture Mode] (P233)
•[Silent Mode] (P195)•[AFS/AFF/AFC] (P147)•[Peaking] (P160)
•[Histogram] (P73)•[Guide Line] (P73)•[Rec Area] (P231)
•[Step Zoom] (P214)•[Zoom Speed] (P214)](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-45.png "Page 46
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4Press [ ].
•It will return to screen of step1. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.
[Motion Picture] menu [Custom] menu
•
[Motion Pic. Set] ([Rec Format] (P235)/
[Rec Quality] (P235))
•[Picture Mode] (P233)
•[Silent Mode] (P195)•[AFS/AFF/AFC] (P147)•[Peaking] (P160)
•[Histogram] (P73)•[Guide Line] (P73)•[Rec Area] (P231)
•[Step Zoom] (P214)•[Zoom Speed] (P214)")
41 Preparation 2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]. •The menu item can also be selected by rotating the rear dial. •You can also move to the next screen by pressing [DISP.]. 3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]. •The setting can also be made by selecting an option by rotating the rear dial and then pressing the rear dial. •Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. MenuDescription of settings [Rec] (P345 to 347) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. [Motion Picture] (P235 to 237) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording. [Custom] (P349 to 351) Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possi ble to register the modified settings. [Setup] (P51 to 60) 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. [Playback] (P354) This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.
42 Preparation •There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being used on the camera due to the specifications. ∫Close the menu Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu. 1Press 2. 2Press 3/4 to select [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A . 3Press [MENU/SET]. •Select a menu item next and set it. •You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial. You can set the background for the menu sc reen according to your preferences. 1Select the menu. 2Press 3/4 to select the background color and then press [MENU/SET]. •You can select the background color from four colors.•Exit the menu after it is set. In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. [MENU] >[Rec] >[Quality] >[› ] Setting the menu screen background [MENU] >[Setup] >[Menu Background] A
43 Preparation Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. •The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. 1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. 2Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item, then press the rear dial. 3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting. 4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the setting is complete. •You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. •You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1 . On-monitor recording information in [ ] (Monitor style) (P71) Press [Q.MENU], rotate the rear dial to select an item, and then press the rear dial. Rotate the rear dial to select the setting, and then press the rear dial to set it. • You can also set with 3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET]. [Q.MENU]/[Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn1] (function 1). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU]. • Refer to P47 for details about the function button. 0ò0Ï0î0æ0ï0ö0ç10Ò AFS AFS AUTO60 1.70AWB 60 iL4:3 L4:360iAFS AFS AUTO60 1.70AWB AFSAFS 98AW B 000 Fn ISOAUTO Wi-FiL4:3
44 Preparation ∫When operating the touch screen1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.2Touch the menu item. 3Touch the setting.4Touch [Exit] to exit menu once the setting is completed. • You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items [MENU] >[Custom] >[Q.MENU] [PRESET]: The default items can be set. [CUSTOM]: The Quick Menu will consist of desired items. (P45) AUTO60 1.70AWB AFS AFSL4:360 i ([LW
45 Preparation When [Q.MENU] (P44) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu. 1Press 4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to select the menu item in the top row and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 2/1 to select the empty space in the bottom row and then press [MENU/SET]. A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus. B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen. •You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top row to the bottom row. •If there is no empty space in the bottom row, you can replace an existing item with a new select item by selecting the existing item. •To cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing 4 and select an item to cancel, and then press [MENU/SET]. •Items that can be set are as follows: Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item [Rec] menu/Recording functions • [Photo Style] (P130)•[Picture Setting] ([Aspect Ratio] (P139)/ [Picture Size] (P139) ) •[Quality] (P140)•[Metering Mode] (P168) •[i.Dynamic] (P142)•[i.Resolution] (P142)•[HDR] (P143) •[Electronic Shutter] (P196) •[Flash Mode] (P219)•[Ex. Tele Conv.] (still pictures/motion pictures) (P211) •[Digital Zoom] (P215)•[Stabilizer] (P203) •[Sensitivity] (P174)•[White Balance] (P134)•[AF Mode] (P146) •[Drive Mode] (P178) L4:3 60i 1234 L4:3 AFS A B
46 Preparation 4Press [ ]. •It will return to screen of step1. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen. [Motion Picture] menu [Custom] menu • [Motion Pic. Set] ([Rec Format] (P235)/ [Rec Quality] (P235)) •[Picture Mode] (P233) •[Silent Mode] (P195)•[AFS/AFF/AFC] (P147)•[Peaking] (P160) •[Histogram] (P73)•[Guide Line] (P73)•[Rec Area] (P231) •[Step Zoom] (P214)•[Zoom Speed] (P214)
47 Preparation Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons or icons. 1Select the menu. 2Press 3/4 to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY mode] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET]. 4Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign and then press [MENU/ SET]. • Refer to P48 for [Setting in REC mode] and P50 for [Setting in PLAY mode]. [MENU] >[Custom] >[Fn Button Set] Fn6Fn6Fn6 Fn5 Fn7 Fn8 Fn9 0í0÷0ç0Ð0ç10Õ 0ç10Ó0ç10Ô 0ç10Ò 0ò0Ï0î0æ0ï0ö Fn7Fn7Fn7 Fn8 Fn8Fn8 Fn9 Fn9Fn9 Fn5 Fn5Fn5 Fn6 Fn6Fn6
48 Preparation You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button when recording. •The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn3], or [Fn4]; or the icon [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8], or [Fn9]. ¢ Function button settings at the time of purchase. (At the time of purchase, function button settings are not assigned to [Fn8] and [Fn9].) •Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the function button. Making the function button settings for recording [Rec] menu/Recording functions • [Wi-Fi] (P266): [Fn3]¢ •[Q.MENU] (P43): [Fn1]¢ •[LVF/Monitor Switch] (P63): [Fn4]¢ •[AF/AE LOCK] (P159) •[AF-ON] (P159, 164)•[One Push AE] (P98)•[Touch AE] (P171) •[Preview] (P97) : [Fn5]¢ •[Level Gauge] (P74): [Fn6]¢ •[Focus Area Set] (P49) •[Zoom Control] (P210)•[Photo Style] (P130)•[Aspect Ratio] (P139) •[Picture Size] (P139)•[Quality] (P140)•[Metering Mode] (P168) •[Highlight Shadow] (P132): [Fn2]¢ •[i.Dynamic] (P142)•[i.Resolution] (P142)•[HDR] (P143) •[Electronic Shutter] (P196)•[Flash Mode] (P219)•[Ex. Tele Conv.] (still pictures/motion pictures) (P211) •[Digital Zoom] (P215)•[Stabilizer] (P203) •[Sensitivity] (P174)•[White Balance] (P134)•[AF Mode] (P146) •[Drive Mode] (P178)•[Restore to Default] (P49) [Motion Picture] menu • [Motion Pic. Set] (P228)•[Picture Mode] (P233) [Custom] menu • [Silent Mode] (P195) •[AFS/AFF/AFC] (P146)•[Peaking] (P160)•[Histogram] (P73): [Fn7]¢ •[Guide Line] (P73) •[Rec Area] (P231)•[Step Zoom] (P214)•[Zoom Speed] (P214)
49 Preparation ∫Configuring the function button settings from the on-monitor recording information screen Touching [Fn] on the on-monitor recording information screen (P71) also allows you to display the screen in step 3. ∫ Using function buttons with touch operations [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8], and [Fn9] are used by touching function buttons. 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8], or [Fn9]. • The assigned function will operate. •Some functions cannot be used depending on the mode or displayed screen.•When set to [Focus Area Set], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either AF area or MF Assist. •When [Restore to Default] is set, function button settings return to the default configuration. Not available in these cases: • [Fn2] cannot be used in the following cases.–[Miniature Effect]/[One Point Color]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)–[Multi Exp.] •[Fn3] cannot be used during Time Lapse Shooting.•[Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8], and [Fn9] cannot be used when the viewfinder is in use. Fn6 Fn6 Fn6 Fn5 Fn7 Fn8 Fn9
50 Preparation You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing the function button during playback. • The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1], [Fn3], or [Fn4]. ¢ Function button settings at the time of purchase. •When [Restore to Default] is set, function button settings return to the default configuration. ∫Using the function buttons during playback Example: When [Fn1] is set to [Favorite] 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2 Press [Fn1], and then set the image as [Favorite]. • When assigning [Print Set], set the number of pictures to be printed next. •When assigning [Delete Single], select [Yes] on the confirmation screen. Making the function button settings for playback [Playback] Menu/Playback functions •[Favorite] (P260): [Fn1]¢ •[Print Set] (P261)•[Protect] (P263) •[Delete Single] (P80) •[Off]: [Fn3]¢/[Fn4]¢ •[Restore to Default] 1/981/981/981/98