Panasonic Dmc Fh7 Owners Manual

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∫Picture recording
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Normal Picture Mode•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image 
Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Capacity of the battery 660 mAh680 mAh
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 240 pictures Approx. 245 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 120 min Approx. 122 min 
						

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∫Playback
Note
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–When using [LCD Mode].–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Playback time Approx. 200 min Approx. 205 min 
						

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until you 
hear a locking sound and then check 
that it is locked by lever A. Pull the 
lever A in the direction of the arrow to 
remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until 
you hear a “click” while being careful 
about the direction in which you insert 
it. To remove the card, push the card 
until it clicks, then pull the card out 
upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
Note
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before 
removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card 
itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with 
the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). 
The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by 
itself.
1Open the card/battery door.
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the 
direction.
3 Open the DC coupler cover  A.
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Push open the coupler cover from the interior.4 Close the card/battery door.
•Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.5Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
6 Connect the AC adaptor  B to the [DC IN] socket 
C of the DC coupler.
D  Align the marks and insert.•Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this 
camera are used. Using any other equipment may 
cause damage.
Note
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.•Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.•Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.•If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital 
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P101)•Memory size: Approx. 84 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
•When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the 
built-in memory and played back.
•When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card 
and played back.
•When using the built-in memory
k>ð (access indication¢)•When using the card
†  (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the 
built-in memory (or the card).
Built-in Memory 
						

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The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or 
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not 
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete 
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. 
We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera 
only to ensure proper operation. (P40)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Card
Remarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or 
higher when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card 
or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory 
Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.:
2
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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
∫ Number of recordable pictures
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[ i 99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
Note
•Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when 
[Upload Set] is performed.
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
Approximate number of recordable pictures and 
available recording time
ANumber of recordable pictures
B Available recording time when taking still 
pictures when recording 
motion pictures
•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.
Picture sizeBuilt-in Memory
(Approx. 84 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
16M (4:3) 123004910 9880
5M (4:3) 2865010620 21490
0.3M (4:3) 440 10050 162960 247160
Recording 
quality settingBuilt-in Memory
(Approx. 84 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
HD j10m10s 2h47m5h39m
VGA j21m40s 5h54m 11h56m
QVGA 2m45s 1h2m 16h59m 34h21m
AB 
						

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed 
to step4.
Touch [Language Set].
Select the language, and then touch [Set].
Touch [Clock Set].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using 
[3]/[4].
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
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You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
touching [ 3]/[4].
•Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings 
without setting a date and time.
To set the display order and the time display 
format.
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Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting 
display order/time display format.
Touch [Set]  to set.
Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen. 
						

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Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P34)
•It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.•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.)
Note
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print 
the picture, or when you stamp the date on t he pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp].
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Changing the Clock Setting 
						

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Tips for taking good pictures
•To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the 
supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P6)
•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep 
your arms still at your side and stand with your 
feet slightly apart.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you 
press the shutter button.
•Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, 
AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens 
etc.
ASt ra p
B Flash
C AF assist lamp
∫Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertica lly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [Rotate Disp.]  (P40)  is set)
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When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction 
Detection function may not work correctly.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer]  (P85), a tripod or the Self-timer (P71) .
•Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky], 
[Fireworks] or [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode
Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully
Preventing jitter (camera shake)