Panasonic LUMIX DMC F7 User Manual

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Setting up the Power Save Mode
When setting this mode, the camera, if it is 
not operated for certain time, is 
automatically turned off.
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON].
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SETUP] and 
then press 
1.
The setup menu will be displayed.
3Press 3/4 to select [POWER 
SAVE].
4Press 2/1 to select [ON].
When the camera is in REC mode 
and it is not operated for about 2 
minutes, the power save mode is set 
and after still more about 8 minutes it 
is automatically turned off. Moreover, 
in playback mode, it is not operated 
for about 10 minutes, it is 
automatically turned off.
If selecting [OFF], the power is not 
turned off automatically.
5Press the [MENU] button twice.
The menu will disappear.
If you want to cancel the power save mode, press the shutter button halfway or 
after setting the REC/power switch to [OFF] set it to [ON] again.
Do not forget turning the power off in the power save mode.
Using the AC adaptor, the power save mode is not available.
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Resetting the File Number
As the file numbers are recorded 
sequentially by the camera side, when you 
use some cards, it could happen that the 
file numbers on your cards are not in order. 
Use this function when you insert a new 
card and you want to start recording from 
the file number 0001.
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON].
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SETUP] and 
then press 
1.
The setup menu will be displayed.
3Press 3/4 to select [NO.RESET].
4Press 2/1 to select [ON].
5Press the [MENU] button twice.
The menu will disappear.
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Memorizing settings
If setting [MEMORY] to [ON], focus mode, 
flash mode and exposure compensation 
settings are memorized even after turning 
the power off.
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON].
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SETUP] and 
then press 
1.
The setup menu will be displayed.
3Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY].
4Press 2/1 to select [ON].
5Press the [MENU] button twice.
The menu will disappear.
When setting to [   ] and keeping on pressing 1‚ it is possible to reset the 
settings. (Only the clock setting cannot be reset) 
Even if setting [MEMORY] to [OFF], the menu settings remain memorized. (The 
exposure compensation setting is not memorized) 
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Playing Back Images with TV Monitor
Connecting the camera to a TV via the 
supplied video cable 1, it is possible to 
view and playback the recorded images.
[Preparation]
Turn the camera and the TV off.
1Connect the video cable to the 
V.OUT socket of the camera.
2Connect the video cable to the video 
input sockets of the TV.
3Turn the TV on and select external 
input.
4Set the playback [ ]/power switch 
to [ON].
The image is displayed on the TV.
It is not possible to display images on a TV in REC mode.
Do not use any other cables except the supplied one.
Read the TV operating instructions too.
V. OUT
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After Use
After using the camera and after following 
steps, it is recommended to insert it in the 
optional soft case, in order to preserve it.
1Set the power switch to [OFF]. (P18)
2Remove the card. (P16)




						

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Connecting to PC
[Preparation]
Only if using Windows, start the supplied 
CD from PC and install the USB driver.
1Connect the camera to PC via the 
supplied USB cable.
2After inserting the memory card into 
the camera, set the playback [ ]/
power switch to [ON].
[Windows]The drive is shown on the [My 
computer] folder.
If it is the first time you connect the 
camera to PC, the required driver is 
installed automatically in order to let 
the camera be recognized by the 
Windows plug and play, then it is 
shown on the [My computer] folder.
[Macintosh]
The drive is shown on the screen.
When connecting to PC, for the power source, it is recommended to use the AC 
adaptor.
For further information, read the supplied operating instructions for USB 
connection kit.
When recording the motion image, the motion image file (MOV format) and the 
still picture file (JPEG format) are produced. The thumbnail of the motion image 
files cannot be displayed.
When connecting the camera to PC via the supplied USB cable, the pictures can 
be displayed in the thumbnail format, but may not be displayed on the file format. 
In this case, open the files after copying them to PC.
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The Menu Items
REC mode menu
1W.BALANCE (P39)2EXPOSURE (P36)3BURST (P43)4D. ZOOM (P30)5MOTION IMAGE (P28)6PICT.SIZE (P34)7QUALITY (P35)8SENSITIVITY (P41)9SPOT MODE (P38)10MONITOR (P58)
Setup menu 
A11AUTO REVIEW (P59)12BEEP (P60)13POWER SAVE (P61)14NO. RESET (P62)15MEMORY (P63)16CLOCK SET (P25)
EXPOSURE
BURST
D.ZOOM
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PICT.SIZE
QUALITY
SENSITIVITY
SPOT MODE
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100ISO
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The Menu Items (Continued)
Playback mode menu
17PROTECT (P55)18DPOF (P52)19SLIDE SHOW (P56)20EDIT (P47)
Deleting menu 
B21SELECT (P50)22ALL (P51)23FORMAT (P57)
PROTECT
PROTECT
DPOF
SLIDE SHOW
EDIT
DELETE
SELECT
ALL
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Cautions for Use
ª Cautions for UseKeep the digital camera away from 
magnetized equipment (such as a 
microwave oven, TV, video game 
equipment, etc.).
If you use the digital camera on or 
near a TV, images may be 
disturbed due to electromagnetic 
wave radiation.
Do not use near a cell phone 
because doing so may cause noise 
to adversely affect the images.
By strong magnetic fields created 
by speakers or large motors, 
recorded data may be damaged, or 
images may be distorted.
Electromagnetic wave radiation 
generated by a microprocessor may 
adversely affect the digital camera, 
causing the disturbance of images.
If the digital camera is affected by 
magnetically charged equipment 
and does not function properly, turn 
the camera off and detach the 
battery or AC adaptor and then 
connect the battery or AC adaptor 
again. Thereafter, turn the camera 
on.
Do not use the digital camera near 
radio transmitters or high-voltage 
lines.
If you record near radio transmitters 
or high-voltage lines, recorded 
images may be adversely affected.
Do not spray insecticides or 
volatile chemicals onto the digital 
camera.
If the digital camera is sprayed with 
such chemicals, the camera body 
may be deformed and the surface 
finish may peel off.Do not keep rubber or plastic 
product in contact with the digital 
camera for a long period of time.
When you use the digital camera 
on a beach or similar place, do not 
let sand or fine dust get into the 
camera.
Sand or dust may damage the 
digital camera or card. (Care should 
be taken when inserting and 
removing the card)
When you use your digital camera 
in a rainy or snowy day or on a 
beach, make sure that no water 
enters inside the digital camera.
Water may cause the digital camera 
or card to malfunction. (Irreparable 
failure may occur)
If sea water splashes onto the 
digital camera, wet a soft cloth with 
tap water, wring it well, and use it to 
wipe the camera body carefully. 
Then, wipe it again thoroughly with 
a soft dry cloth.
Do not use the digital camera for 
surveillance purpose or other 
business use.
If you use the digital camera for a 
long period of time, the internal 
temperature increases and, 
consequently, this may cause 
malfunction.
The digital camera is not intended 
for business use.
Do not use benzine, thinner or 
alcohol for cleaning the digital 
camera.
The camera body may be deformed 
and the surface finish may peel off.
Before cleaning the camera, detach 
the battery or pull out the AC 
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Wipe the digital camera with a soft 
dry cloth. To remove stubborn 
stains, wipe with a cloth that is 
soaked in a detergent diluted with 
water and afterward finish wiping 
with a dry cloth.
For storing or transporting the digital 
camera, place it in a bag or case 
lined with soft pads so as to prevent 
the coating on the camera body 
from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the card 
out, and detach the battery or pull 
out the AC adaptor from the 
electrical outlet.
If the battery is left on the digital 
camera for a long time, the voltage 
drops excessively, and the battery 
will not function even after it is 
recharged.
ª Optimal Use of the BatteryThe battery is a rechargeable lithium 
ion battery. Its ability to generate 
power is based upon the chemical 
reaction that takes place inside it. 
This reaction is susceptible to the 
surrounding temperature and 
humidity, and, if the temperature is 
too high or too low, the operating time 
of the battery becomes shorter.
Be sure to detach the battery after 
use.
Be sure to detach the battery from the 
digital camera. (If it is left attached to 
the digital camera, a minute amount 
of current is consumed even when 
the digital camera power is off) If the 
battery is left attached to the digital 
camera for a long time, over 
discharge takes place. The battery 
may become unusable after it is 
charged.
Dispose of an unusable battery.
The battery has a limited life.
Do not throw the battery into fire 
because it may cause an explosion.
Always keep the terminals of the 
battery clean.
Prevent the terminals from getting 
clogged with dirt, dust, or other 
substances.
If you drop the battery accidentally, 
check to see if the battery body and 
terminals are deformed. Attaching a 
deformed battery to the digital 
camera may damage the camera.
ª Condensation
When the condensation has 
taken place:
Turn the camera off and leave the 
digital camera in this condition for 
about 1 hour. When the camera 
becomes close to the ambient 
temperature, the fog disappears 
naturally.
ª Cautions for Storage
Before storing the digital camera, 
take the card out and detach the 
battery.
Store all the components in a dry 
place with a relatively stable 
temperature.
(Recommended temperature:15 to 25 oC, 
Recommended humidity: 40 to 60 %)
Digital camera
Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent 
dust from getting into the camera.
Do not leave the camera in places 
that expose it to high temperature.