Panasonic LUMIX DMC F7 User Manual

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[In playback]18DPOF setting indication (P52)
19Picture size (P34)
20Protected image (P55)
21Quality (compression ratio) (P35) 
22White balance mode (P39)
23Folder/File number
When the number of pictures is 
more than 1000, the number 
999 is displayed.
24Recorded date
25Shutter speed indication
26F number indication 
27Motion image playback mode 
(P49)
102-0048
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Quick Guide
Prepare following items.
Camera
Battery
Memory card
AC adaptor
Check that the power switch is set to 
[OFF].
1Insert the battery into the camera. 
(P13)
2Connect the AC adaptor to the 
camera, in order to charge the 
battery. (P14)
3Insert the memory card into the 
camera. (P16)
A: Connection terminal on the back 
side of the card.
4Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. 
(P18)
5Set the date. (P25)
6Press the shutter button halfway to 
set the focus. (P23)
7Press the shutter button fully to take a 
picture. (P23)
[Playback]
8Set the playback[ ]/power switch 
to [ON]. (P44)
9Press 2/1 to play back a picture 
you want to view.
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Inserting the Battery
[Preparation]
Set the power switch to [OFF].
1Slide the lock lever.
2Open the battery door and the inside 
door. 
3Insert the battery while pressing the 
inside door.
Insert the battery with the arrow part 
upward and terminal part downward.
4Close the battery door.
5Lock lever on battery door.
When the camera will not be used for a 
long time, remove the battery.
(When inserting the battery again, set the 
date again)
Before removing the battery from the 
camera, turn the camera off.
The supplied battery is for exclusive use 
with this camera. Do not use it except 
with this camera.
When turning the camera on, do not put 
in/out the DC input lead, the data stored 
in the card could be destroyed. And the 
file number is not memorized, so the 
picture with same file number is recorded 
in the another card.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent 
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Charging the Battery
[Preparation]
Set the power switch to [OFF].
1Insert the battery into the camera. 
(P13)
2Plug the AC adaptor into the 
electrical outlet.
The green status indicator 
1 blinks 
and charging starts.
During charging the battery, do not 
open the battery door.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE 
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT 
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
3Insert the connection plug of the AC 
adaptor into the DC IN socket of the 
camera.
4When the status indicator stops 
blinking, charging is complete.
After charging is finished, remove the 
AC adaptor from the electrical outlet 
and then remove the connecting plug 
from the DC IN socket.
ª Battery indicator
The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor. (This is 
not displayed when using AC adaptor)
  : The battery power is sufficient
  : The remaining power is a little low
  : The remaining power is low
: Replace or recharge the battery
The status indicator also flashes. In this time, when pressing the shutter button 
halfway, alarm sound rings.
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ª Charging time and available recording time 
(when the supplied 8 MB SD Memory card is used)
A Charging timeB Continuous recording time (recordable number) (If the LCD monitor is ON)C Continuous recording time (recordable number) (If the LCD monitor is OFF)
ª Charging environment and charging error
Charge the battery in a place with the temperature of 10 to 35 °C. (The battery is 
also the same temperature)
When charging starts, the status indicator blinks at about 2 second intervals. If, 
after charging starts, the status indicator blinks quicker, it’s a charging error.
In this case, remove the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery 
and check if both room and battery temperature is too low or high and then 
charge it again. (It is not possible to cancel the error by only turning the camera 
off/on) If the problem persists, consult the dealer.
ª Charging the built-in battery for dating
The date/time setting can be memorized using the built-in battery. Charge it 
using the AC adaptor for 3 hours approximately. (When inserting the battery, 
even if the status indicator finishes blinking, keep charging the built-in battery)
After the charging, set the date/time. (P25)
During the charging, do not open the battery door.
Connecting to an Electrical Outlet
If you use an AC adaptor and connect it to an electrical outlet, you can use the 
camera without worrying about the battery discharge. The connection method 
is the same as explained in [Charging the Battery]. (P14)
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Inserting the Card
[Preparation]
Set the power switch to [OFF].
1Slide the lock lever.
2Open the memory card door.
3Insert the card all the way in until it 
clicks.
Check the direction of the card.
4Close the memory card door.
5Put the lock lever back.
[Removing the card]
1Press the card. 
2Pull the card out.
Do not touch the connection terminal 
1 
on the back side of the card.
If the memory card door could not 
completely closed, after taking out the 
card, insert it again.
If the card is not inserted, verify whether 
the direction of the card is correct.
We recommend you to use the card 
manufactured by this company. (Use only 
the genuine card)
Before removing the card from the 
camera, turn the camera off.
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ª Access to the card
When you access to the card, the 
green status indicator 
1 lights.
When the status indicator lights, do 
not remove the battery. Besides, do 
not open the memory card door and 
do not pull the card out. The card and 
the card contents could be destroyed 
and the camera could not operate 
normally.
As the card contents could be 
damaged or erased because of the 
electrical noise, static electricity and 
camera and card defects, store the 
important data also in PC (P66) using 
the USB socket.
ª SD Memory card (supplied) and 
MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory card and 
MultiMediaCard are small, 
lightweight, removable external 
cards. The SD Memory card is 
equipped with a writing protection 
switch that can inhibit writing and 
formatting. (When the switch is 
moved towards the [LOCK] side, it is 
not possible to write or delete data on 
the card and format it, but after 
resetting, these functions become 
available)
SD Memory card
RP-SDH512(512MB)
RP-SDH256(256MB)
RP-SDH128(128MB)
RP-SD064B (64MB)
RP-SD032B (32MB)
RP-SD016B (16MB)
RP-SD008B (8MB)
MultiMediaCard
VW-MMC16 (16MB)
VW-MMC8 (8MB)
When using the MultiMediaCard, 
after recording motion images, the 
screen may appear grey, but this is 
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Turning Power on/off
[In recording]
[Turning the power on]
1Slide the REC/power switch to open 
the lens cover.
2Furthermore, after sliding the switch 
and turning on, set the REC mode.
The status indicator wil light.
[Turning the power off]
3Slide back the REC/power switch and 
turn the power off.
4Furtermore, after sliding back the 
switch, close the lens cover again.
Check that the lens is stored in 
completely and then close the lens 
cover.
[In playback]
1Slide the playback[ ]/power switch.
The playback icon will be displayed.
2Slide back the playback[ ]/power 
switch, to turn the power off.
When the REC mode is set, if you slide the playback[]/power switch, the 
setting will change to playback mode.
When switching the power on/off, do not put in front of the lens any obstacle.
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Attaching the Strap
1Let the top of the strap pass through 
the strap eyelet.
2Let the opposite side of the strap 
pass through its ring shaped part.
3Pull the strap.




						

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Using the Tripod
When using the tripod (optional), you can 
take pictures also with low shutter speed 
and zoom.
1Match with the tripod receptacle 1 
of the camera.
2Fix the tripod receptacle.
Read carefully the tripod operating 
instructions.1
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