Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Using with your PC
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Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the 
two together.
 • Some computers can read directly from the camera’
s memory card.  
For details, see the manual for your computer.
 • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed  requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. 

This will erase recorded 
pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
 ■Computer specifications
You can connect the camera to a computer that can detect a mass storage device 
(device that stores a large volume of data).
 • Windows:

 
Windows 7 / Windows V
 ista / Windows XP
 • Mac:

            
OS X v10.1 - v10.7
Some motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] may not be scanned correctly by copying 
a file or folder.
 • When using Windows, be sure to use the “PHOT
 OfunSTUDIO” software on the 
supplied CD
- ROM to copy motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
 • When using Mac, you can copy motion pictures recorded in [A

VCHD] using 
“iMovie
  ’11”. Note, however, that you cannot copy motion pictures (AVCHD 
Progressive) recorded when [Rec Quality] is set to [PSH]. (For details about 
iMovie
  ’11, please contact Apple Inc.)    
						

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Connect camera to computer
 • Do not use cables other than the supplied USB connection cable or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above 
may cause a malfunction.
Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press 
[MENU/SET]
 • A message may be displayed on screen if [USB Mode]  (→39) is set to 
[PictBridge(PTP)]. Select [CANCEL] to close the screen, and set [USB Mode] to 
[PC].
Operate with your computer
You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders 
and files into separate folders on your computer.
 ■To cancel connection
 • Windows: Execute “Safely Remove Hardware” on the taskbar • Mac: Open the Finder and click the eject icon that appears on the sidebar
Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.  
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could 
become deformed and cause faulty operation)
[Access] (sending data)
 • Do not disconnect  the USB connection 
cable while [Access] is 
displayed. USB connection cable
Preparation: • Charge the battery suf
ficiently. 
Or, connect the AC adaptor 
(optional) and DC coupler 
(optional). 
 • When importing pictures from  the built-in memory

, remove 
any memory cards.
 • T

urn on the camera and 
computer.
Copying still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [MP4]  
(except AVCHD motion pictures)    
						

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 ■Folder and file names on computer
DCIM (Still/motion pictures)100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)
P1000001.JPG
  :P1000999.JPG
101_PANA
  :999_PANA
MISC (DPOF files, Favorite)
AD_LUMIX
*2 *3
LUMIXUP.EXE (Uploading tool)
PRIVATE
*3
AVCHD (Motion pictures in AVCHD)
*1
 ●Windows
Drives are displayed 
in “My Computer” or 
“Computer” folder.
 ●Mac
Drives are displayed on 
the desktop.
(Displayed as “LUMIX”, 
“NO_NAME”, or 
“Untitled”.)
.JPG:   Still pictures
.R W2:     Still pictures recorded in 
RA
W file
.MP4:
  
[MP4] Motion Pictures
.MPO:

 
3D still picture
 s
*1 New folders are created in the following  cases: • When the number of files in a folder exceeds 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken 
with other cameras, etc.).
 • When recording after performing [No.Reset].*2  Note that pictures cannot be uploaded  to image-sharing websites if the files in the AD_LUMIX 
folder are deleted.
*3 This folder is not created in the built-in  memory. 
 ■When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X
The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode]  (→39) is set to 
[PictBridge(PTP)].
 • Only picture output can be performed. • It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card. • Motion pictures, 3D still pictures or RA

W pictures cannot be read.
 ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (optional).
 ●Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. ●Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler 
(optional). When the battery begins to run out during communication, the status 
indicator flashes and a warning beep sounds. Cancel communication via your 
computer immediately.
 ●Setting the [USB Mode] to [PC] removes the need to make the setting each time the 
camera is connected to the computer.
 ●For more details, consult your computer operating manual.    
						

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Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites
Using the uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader]), you can upload still pictures and 
motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube).
There is no need to copy pictures to your computer or install specialized software. 
Uploading pictures from the camera is easy with a computer connected to a network, 
even when you are away from your regular computing environment.
 • This tool supports only computers that run on Windows XP

, Windows Vista, and 
Windows 7.
 • For more information, read the operating instructions (PDF) for the [LUMIX Image  Uploader].
Preparation:
 • Use [Upload Set] to select the pictures for uploading  (→

171)
 • Connect your computer to the Internet • Create an account for the applicable image-sharing website and prepare your login information
Double-click “LUMIXUP.EXE” to start it (→193)
 • If you have installed “PHOT

OfunSTUDIO” software from the CD - ROM (supplied), 
“Uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader])” may start automatically . 
Select the upload destination
 • Do the further steps in accordance with the instructions displayed on the computer 
screen.
 ●Because YouTube and Facebook services and specifications are subject to change, 
operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future.  Available services 
and screens are subject to change without notice.  
(This service is available as of June 1st, 2012)
 ●Do not upload pictures protected by copyright except when you are the copyright 
holder or permission has been obtained from the corresponding copyright holder . 
 ●Images may contain personal information that can be used to identify the user , 
such as a title, the time and date when the images were taken, and the location 
where the image was taken if the camera includes a GPS function. Check this 
information before uploading images to image sharing sites.    
						

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Printing
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You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing.
Connect camera to printer 
 • Do not use cables other than the supplied USB connection cable or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above 
may cause a malfunction.
Use cursor button on the camera to select [PictBridge(PTP)] 
and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select a picture to print and press 
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [Print start] and press [MENU/SET]
(Print settings (→198))
 ■To cancel print
Press [MENU/SET].
Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.  
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, 
the plug could become deformed and cause 
faulty operation)
 • Do not disconnect the USB  connection cable when the 
cable disconnection icon [
] is 
displayed (may not be displayed 
with some printers). USB connection cable
Preparation: • Charge the battery suf
ficiently. Or, 
connect the AC adaptor (optional) and 
DC coupler (optional). 
 • When printing pictures from the  built-in memory

, remove any memory 
cards.
 • Adjust the print quality or other  settings on your printer

, as needed.
 • T

urn on the camera and printer.    
						

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Printing
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 ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (optional).
 ●Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ●Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. ●Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler 
(optional). When the battery begins to run out while the camera is connected to the 
printer, the status indicator flashes and a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and 
disconnect USB connection cable.
 ●Still pictures recorded in a RAW file cannot be printed. (The still pictures recorded in 
JPEG file format at the same time as the RAW file can be printed.) 
 ●Motion pictures cannot be printed. ●Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. 
For details, see the manual for your printer.    
						

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Printing
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Printing multiple pictures
Press  to select [Multi Print] in step  (→195)
Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET]
 •[Multi Select] :           Scroll between pictures with cursor button, select pic tures to 
print with the [DISP.] button. (Press [DISP.] button again to 
release selection.)
 

                                               
  Press [MENU/SET] when selection is complete. • [Select 
All]:
                    Print all pictures. • [Print Set (DPOF)]:

   
Print pictures selected in [Print Set]. 

(→179)
 •[Favorite]

:
                        
Print pictures selected as [Favorite]. 

(→178)
Use cursor button to select [Print start] and press [MENU/SET]
(Print settings (→198)) • Select [Yes] if print confirmation screen is displayed.
 ●An orange “●” displayed during printing indicates an error message.  ●Print may be divided into several pictures if printing a large amount of pictures.
(Remaining sheets display may differ from the number of pictures set for printing.)
Printing with date and text
 ■Printing date without [Text Stamp]
 ●Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. • Making [Print Set]  (→179) settings on the camera in advance allows settings for 
numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to 
the store.
 • When printing still pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio, check in advance that the  store can accept this size.
 ●Using computer:   P rint settings for recording date and text information can be made 
using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD - ROM.
 ●Using printer:          Recording date can be printed by setting [Print Set] on the 
camera, or by setting [Print with Date] (→198) to [ON] when 
connecting to a printer compatible with date printing.
 • T

ime and date can be set to be printed on the picture when taking the picture by 
activating the [Date Stamp] function in the [Rec] menu. (→149)    
						

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Printing
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Making print settings on the camera
Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before 
selecting [Print start].
Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
Item Settings
[Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF]
[Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)
[Paper Size] When 
 is selected, the printer settings take priority.
[Page Layout]
 (printer takes priority) /  (1 picture, no border) /  (1 picture, with border) /  (2 pictures) /  (4 pictures)
Use cursor button to select setting and press [MENU/SET]
 ●Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer. ●To arrange  “2 pictures” or  “4 pictures” in the same still picture, set the number 
of prints for the still picture to 2 or 4.
 ●To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to  and make 
settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)
 ●Even with completed [Print Set] settings, dates may not be printed, depending on the 
shop or printer used.
 ●When setting [Print with Date] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the printer 
(printer settings may be prioritized).
 ●To print a picture on which text or a date has been stamped, set [Print with Date] to 
[OFF]. (The still picture is printed with the date superimposed on it.)    
						

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Digital Camera Accessory System
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Using the Live View Finder (optional)
When the Live View Finder (DMW-LVF2: optional) is used, you can view the recording 
screen even when taking pictures at a low camera angle, for example.
Preparation:
 • T

urn the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF].
 • Remove the hot shoe cover attached to the camera.  (→

9)
Firmly insert the Live View Finder into the hot shoe, as far as 
it will go
Turn the camera ON/OFF switch to [ON]
Press the [LVF/LCD] button of the Live View Finder to switch 
the display
 • You can switch between the LCD (LCD monitor) display and LVF (Live View Finder) display.
 • The display selected by pressing the [L

VF/LCD] button will be stored in memory 
even when the camera ON/OFF switch is set to [OFF]. 
 ■To automatically display the playback screen on the LCD monitor 
When [Play on LCD] (→37) of the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], the LCD monitor will turn 
on when the camera is switched from recording mode to playback mode.  This operation 
eliminates the time needed to switch between LCD monitor and Live V iew Finder when 
recording pictures using Live View Finder.
 ●Attach and detach the Live View Finder carefully and correctly. ●The Live View Finder cannot be used together with an external flash. ●When the shoulder strap is attached, make sure that the strap does not get snagged 
on the Live View Finder. 
 ●Be sure to hold both the camera and the Live View Finder when the Live View Finder 
is attached to the camera. If you hold only the Live View Finder, it could become 
detached from the camera.
 ●Refer to the operating instructions for the Live View Finder for further details.     
						

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Using the External Viewfinder (optional)
When the External Viewfinder (DMW-VF1: optional) is attached, you can use it to view 
the recording screen when taking wide-angle pictures.
Preparation:
 • T

urn the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF].
 • Remove the hot shoe cover attached to the camera.  (→

9)
Firmly insert the External Viewfinder into the hot shoe, 
as far as it will go
Turn the camera ON/OFF switch to [ON]
 ■If the LCD monitor is too bright when you look through the viewfinder 
eyepiece 
You can turn off the LCD monitor during recording by setting [Opt. Viewfinder]  (→146) of 
[Rec] menu to [ON].
 • The status indicator lights up. • Press [DISP

.] button to switch the display. 
 ●The field-of-view frame of the External Viewfinder indicates the area that can be used 
for a 24 mm lens (35 mm film camera equivalent, aspect ratio 3:2, Wide).
 ●The frame lines are a reference for the recording range. Check the LCD monitor for a 
more accurate view.
 ●If the lens surface gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. ●Attach and detach the External Viewfinder carefully and correctly. ●The External Viewfinder cannot be used together with an external flash. ●When the shoulder strap is attached, make sure that the strap does not get snagged 
on the External Viewfinder.
 ●Be sure to hold both the camera and the External Viewfinder when the External 
Viewfinder is attached to the camera. If you hold only the External Viewfinder, it could 
become detached from the camera.
 ●Refer to the operating instructions for the External Viewfinder for further details.