Panasonic LUMIX DMC F7 User Manual

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Battery
Extremely high or low temperatures 
will shorten the life of the battery.
If the battery is kept in smoky or 
dusty places, the terminal may rust 
and cause malfunctions.
• Do not allow the battery terminals 
to come in contact with metal 
objects (such as necklaces, 
hairpins, etc.). This can result in 
a short circuit or heat generation 
and, if you touch the battery in 
this condition, you may be badly 
burned.
Store the battery in a completely 
discharged state. To store the 
battery for a long period of time, we 
recommend you charge it once 
every year and store it again after 
you completely use up the charged 
capacity.
Card 
When the card is being read, do not 
remove the card, turn the camera 
off, or subject it to vibration or 
impact.
Do not leave the card in places 
where there is high temperature or 
direct sunlight, or where 
electromagnetic waves or static 
electricity are easily generated.
Do not bend or drop the card. The 
card or the recorded content may 
be damaged.
After use, be sure to remove the 
card from the digital camera.
Do not touch the terminals on the 
back of the card with your fingers. 
Do not allow dirt, dust or water to 
enter it.
ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
LCD monitor
In a place with drastic temperature 
changes, condensation may form 
on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with 
soft dry cloth.If the digital camera is extremely 
cold when you turn the power on, 
the image on the LCD monitor is 
slightly darker than usual at first. 
However, as the internal 
temperature increases, it goes back 
to the normal brightness.
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Extremely high precision technology 
is employed to produce the LCD 
monitor screen featuring a total of 
approximately 110,000 pixels. The 
result is more than 99.99% effective 
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels 
inactive or always lit. However, this is 
not a malfunction and does not affect 
the recorded picture.
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Viewfinder
Do not direct the viewfinder or lens 
to the sun. Internal components 
may be seriously damaged.
ª SD Slide ShowIf setting the SD slide show with the 
[SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the 
supplied CD-ROM, when playing 
back, the message [START SD 
SLIDE SHOW] is displayed. Press 
the [MENU] button for normal 
playback and press the [REVIEW/
SET] button to start the SD slide 
show.




						

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ª Folder CompositionWhen the memory card where data 
are recorded is inserted into a PC, 
the folders shown below will be 
displayed.
In the 100_PANA folder it is 
possible to record up to 999 
images.
In the MISC folder it is possible to 
record the files that have been set 
with DPOF settings.
100_PANA
MISCEXPORTDCIM SD memory  
card




						

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Warning Indication
[NO MEMORY CARD]
Insert the memory card.
[WRITE PROTECTED]
Cancel the memory card lock.
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]
Carry out playback after recording or 
after inserting the memory card 
where there is the recorded image.
[MEMORY FULL]
Insert a new memory card or delete 
the useless data.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]
Failed access to memory card.
Insert the card again.
[READ ERROR]
Data reading error.
Play it back again.
[WRITE ERROR]
Data writing error.
Take out the card, or turn the camera 
[ON] again after once turning it [OFF]. 
Or the card may be destroyed.
[PROTECTED]/ 
[PROTECTED IMAGE LEFT]
After cancelling the protect setting, 
you can delete or overwrite the 
image.
[NUMBER OF PRINT IS OVER]
You have exceeded the number of 
images that can be set at once, with 
multi deleting, protect and DPOF 
settings.
[CAN’T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] 
/ [CAN’T BE SET ON SOME 
PICTURES]
If the image is not based on the DCF 
standard, it is not possible to set the 
DPOF.[MEMORY CARD ERROR 
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
The format of this card cannot be 
recognized by the camera. Format 
this again with the camera.
[PLEASE SET THE DATE/TIME]
Set the date.




						

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Troubleshooting
1: The power does not turn on.
1-1: Are the battery and the AC 
adaptor correctly connected? 
Check the connection.
1-2: Is the battery sufficiently 
charged? Use battery that has 
been sufficiently charged.
1-3: Is the REC/power switch slided 
fully?
2: As the power is turned on, it 
turns off immediately.
2-1: Is the battery charge insufficient 
to operate the camera? Charge 
the battery or replace it with 
charged one.
2-2: Has the condensation occurred? 
Carrying the digital camera from 
a cold place to a warm place, it 
could happen that the 
condensation form inside the 
camera. Wait until the 
condensation disappears.
3: The image cannot be 
recorded.
3-1: Is the memory card inside?
3-2: There is no capacity of the card. 
Before recording, delete some 
images.
3-3: Is the REC/power switch slided 
fully?
4: The image is not displayed on 
the LCD monitor.
4: Is the LCD monitor set to off?
5: The LCD monitor is too bright 
or dark.
5: Adjust the brightness of the LCD 
monitor.
6: The flash does not light.
6: The flash mode is set to forced 
OFF. Change the flash mode.
7: The image cannot be played 
back.
7-1: Is the memory card inside?
7-2: There are no images in the 
memory card.
7-3: Is the playback/power switch 
slided?
8: The settings are not 
memorized.
8-1: [MEMORY] may be set to [OFF].
9: The LCD monitor cannot be 
set to off.
9-1: [D.ZOOM] may be set to [ON].
10: The image is not displayed on 
the TV.
10-1:Is the camera correctly 
connected with the TV? Check it.
10-2:Set the TV to video input mode.
11: When connecting to PC, 
images cannot be transferred.
11: Is the camera correctly 
connected with PC? Check it.




						

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Specifications
Digital Camerainformation for your safety
Power Source: DC 5 V
Power Consumption: 3.0 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on)
2.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to off)
Effective number of pixels 2.0 M
Image sensor 1/2.7 inch CCD, pixel number 2,110,000
Primary color filter
Lens Optical 
a2 zoom, f=5.3 - 10.6 mm (35 mm film 
camera conversion: 35 - 70 mm)/F2.8 - 4.0
Digital zoom
a2 (800 a 600 pixels)/a2.5 (640 a 480 pixels)
Focus Auto/Macro/
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Recording range Auto: 50 cm - ¶ , Macro: 10 - 100 cm
Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter
Burst recording 4 frames/second, Max 5 frames
Motion image recording 320 
a 240, 20 seconds
ISO sensitivity 100/200/400
Shutter speed 2 - 1/2,000
White balance AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/Night scene/
White set
Exposure (AE) Program AE (P)
Exposure compensation (0.25 EV Step, -2 - +2 
EV)
Metering mode Evaluation metering/Spot
LCD monitor 1,5 inch TFT LCD (60,000 pixels)
Optical finder Real-image zoom finder
Flash Built-in flash
Recording range: (Wide) approx. 30 cm - 2.0 m
                           (Tele) approx. 30 cm - 1.4 m
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Slow synchro, 
Forced OFF
Recording media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Recording size 1600 
a 1200, 800 a 600, 640 a 480, 
320 
a 240 (Motion image mode)
Quality Fine/Standard
Recording file format
   Still Picture JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system), 
DPOF corresponding
   Motion image
QuickTime Motion JPEG




						

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Interface
   Digital USB
   Analog video NTSC Composit 
Terminal
   USB 5 pin Mini USB
   Analog video/audio
‡ 2,5 mm jack
   DC IN EIAJ type 2 jack
Dimensions (W 
a H a D) 4.09a2.00a1.24 inch /104 a 50.9 a 31.6 mm 
(excluding the projection part)
Weight 5.29 oz / 150 
g (excluding memory card and 
battery)
6.53 oz / 180 
g (with memory card and battery)
AC adaptor
Panasonic DE-873D
information for your safety
Input    USA&CANADA 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A
            Foreign 110 V - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output 5.3 V 1 A
Battery pack (lithium-ion)
Panasonic CGA-S101A
information for your safety
Voltage/capacity 3,6 V, 700 mAh




						

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Digital Camera Accessory System
*Please refer to page P15, concerning the battery charging time and available 
recording time.
Accessory# Description
Figure
RP-SD064
RP-SD032
RP-SD016
BN-SDCAPU/1BSCGA-S101A Lithium Battery 
BN-SDABPE512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card 
32 MB SD Memory Card
16 MB SD Memory Card
  8 MB SD Memory Card
USB Reader/Writer for  
SD Memory Card  
(compatible with  
MultiMediaCard)   
SD PCMCIA Adaptor  
(compatible with  
MultiMediaCard)   
RP-SD008 RP-SDH128 RP-SDH256 RP-SDH512




						

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day       (         )
Night     (         )
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)         Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
       
3. Method of payment (check one)     
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)      
VISA                              
MasterCard         
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES       
(Please do not send cash)     2. Items Ordered  
Quantity Accessory #  Price Each Description
Total Price 
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax     
Shipping & Handling  
Total Enclosed  1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 




						

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Request for Service Notice
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with  your  unit to:  
Panasonic Services Company  
1705 N. Randall Road  
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847  
Attn: Digital Camera Repair             
Request for Service Notice:   
(USA Only)   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.     
In the unlikely event this product needs service.      
Please include your proof of purchase.  
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)            
To further speed your repair, please provide  
an explanation of what  wrong with the unit  
and any symptom it is exhibiting.           
     
Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number  
here.        




						

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Limited Warranty
(For USA Customers)
PANASONIC CONSUMER 
ELECTRONICS COMPANY, 
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA 
ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF 
AMERICA, One Panasonic Way 
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA 
ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San 
Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, 
Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Digital Still Camera
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales 
Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the 
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with 
new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. 
The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the 
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or 
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries 
are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products 
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold 
“as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is 
required for warranty service.
PARTSLABOR
ALL PARTS (EXCEPT CCD, 
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 
PACK AND MEMORY CARD)1 (ONE) YEAR 90 (NINETY) DAYS
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 
PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)90 (NINETY) DAYS N/A
SD MEMORY CARD (IN 
EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)90 (NINETY) DAYS N/A