Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Basic Owners Manual

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and 
save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are 
contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF 
format)” in the supplied DVD. 
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-GF7K
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F1214YD0
until 
2015/3/23
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your fam ily years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial n umber is on the tag located on 
the underside of your camera. Be sure to  retain this manual as your convenient camera 
information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items ,...

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∫Product identification marking
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES  ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmf ul interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
∫About the battery pack
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific t
o that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu.2Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.3Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co -located or operated in conjunct ion with any other 
antenna or...

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•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger
•
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one or a genuine Panasonic 
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work .
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D – Type A...

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Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, th e recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
•Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC couple r (DMW-DCC15: 
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. 
•Do not press the monitor with excessive force.•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals .•Do...

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Contents
Information for Your Safety ................. 2• Cautions for Use.............................. 5
Preparation/Basic
Care of the camera ............................... 8
Standard Accessories ......................... 9
Names and Functions of 
Components ....................................... 10
Preparation ......................................... 12• Attaching the Shoulder Strap......... 12
• Charging the Battery ..................... 13
• Inserting/Removing the Battery ........

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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.–Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space  around...

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2015. These may be subjec t to change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as  camera body in this owner’s manual.)
1 Interchangeable Lens
¢ 1,3
2 Lens Cap¢2
A:Black
B: Silver
3 Battery Pack (Indicated as  battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
4 Battery Charger (Indicated as  battery charger  or charger in the...

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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1
11 45
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16 17
13 1514
1812
10
1Mode dial (P18)
2Shutter button (P17)
3Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)
4Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
5Intelligent Auto button (P21)
6
Stereo microphone•Be careful not to cover the microphone with 
your finger. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to record.
7Flash
8Focus distance reference mark
9[Wi-Fi] button (P30)/[Fn1] button (P18)
10Shoulder strap eyelet (P12)
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Status indicator...