Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
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Menu not displayed in desired language. ●Change [Language] setting (→43).
Camera rattles if shaken. ●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON]  (→143).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. ●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF]. ●Not illuminated in bright locations.
Camera is hot. ●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not af fect performance or quality.
Lens makes a clicking noise. ●When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also 
change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.
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t affect recording.)
Clock is incorrect. ●Camera has been left for a long period. → Reset the clock  (→24).
 ●A long time was taken to set the clock (clock will be behind by the same lapse of time).
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject 
become colored.
 ●Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending on the zoom ratio, but this 
is not a fault.
Zoom movement stops momentarily. ●The zoom movement stops momentarily during Extended Optical Zoom operation, but this is not a 
malfunction.
File numbers are not recorded in sequence. ●File numbers are reset when new folders are created  (→38).
File numbers have jumped backwards. ●Battery was removed/inserted with power on. (Number
s may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly recorded.)
When no operation is performed for a while, the demo is suddenly displayed. ●This is the Automatic Demo Mode that introduces the features of this camera.  
Press [MENU/SET] to return to the previous screen.    
						

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Usage cautions and notes
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When in use
 ●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
 • If you use this unit on top of or near a 
TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may 
be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. 
 • Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely  af

fecting the pictures and/or sound. 
 • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. 
 • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound. 
 • If this unit is adversely af

fected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
 • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/ or sound may be adversely af

fected.
 ●Do not keep objects that may be influenced magnetically close to the speaker . • Magnetized objects such as bank cards, commuter passes, watches, may be 
adversely af
fected by the magnetic influence of the speaker.
 ●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable. ●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can 
cause surface damage or coating to peel).
 ●Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the summer . 
Doing so may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte overheating, fire or a battery 
explosion due to the high temperature.
Caring for your camera
To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, 
and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
 ●Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth. ●Do not use benzine, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the 
outer casing and finish of the camera.
 ●If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully .    
						

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When not using for a while
 ●Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is 
removed to prevent damage through over-discharge).
 ●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in 
cool (15   °C to 25   °C (59   °F to 77   °F)) places with low humidity (40%RH to 60%RH) and 
no major temperature changes.
 ●Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.
Memory cards
 ●To prevent damage to cards and data • A void high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity .
 • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ●When disposing of/transferring memory cards • If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera or computer, this only 
changes the file management information, and does not completely delete the data 
from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, 
we recommend physically destroying them, or using commercially available computer 
data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. Data within 
memory cards should be managed responsibly
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LCD Monitor
 ●Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage 
the monitor. 
 ●In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor 
may appear slightly darker than normal immediately after the camera is turned on. 
Normal brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. 
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. 
This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective 
pixels with fewer than 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.  The spots will not be 
recorded on pictures in the built-in memory or a card.    
						

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Charging the battery
 ●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. 
Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been 
used in some time.
 ●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. ●Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. ●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.   
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
 ●Frequently charging up battery is not recommended. 
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to 
expand.)
 ●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery.
 ●When charging: • Wipe dirt from the battery terminal with a dry cloth. • Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from 

AM radio (may cause radio interference).
 ●Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can 
cause faults).
Charger
 ●Depending on the environment while charging, the charging light may flicker due to 
static electricity or electromagnetic radiation, etc. This has no effect on charging.
 ●Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ●The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used.  This is not a 
malfunction.
 ●After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A  
very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
Lens
 ●Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).  Turn the power on, 
hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a 
soft, dry cloth.
 ●Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight.
When using a tripod or unipod
 ●Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may 
damage the camera, screw hole, or label.)
 ●Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.) ●You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.    
						

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3D viewing
 ●Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell 
should avoid viewing 3D pictures.
 • V
iewing 3D pictures may have an adverse effect to the individual.
 ●If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures, stop 
viewing at once.
 • Continuing to view may cause illness. • After stopping viewing, please rest appropriately

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 ●When viewing 3D pictures, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes. • Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue.
 ●Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, those with differences in the sight of their right 
and left eyes, and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by wearing 
glasses etc. 
Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while watching 3D pictures.
 • There are dif

ferences in the way that different people experience 3D pictures. Please 
correct your sight appropriately before viewing 3D pictures.
 • Y

ou can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output setting of the unit to 
2D.
Personal Information
If names or birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode or in the [Face Recog.] function, keep in 
mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information.
 ●Disclaimer • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static  electricity
, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. 
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result 
of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
 ●When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera • T o protect your personal information, please reset the settings.  (→39)
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f any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy  (→182) them to a memory card 
if necessary, and then format (→42) the built-in memory.
 • Remove the memory card from the camera. • When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be returned to the  initial purchase state.
 • If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction, consult with the dealer or nearest Service Center

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When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see “When disposing of/
transferring memory cards” in the previous section (→223).    
						

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