Panasonic Dmc Fh7 Owners Manual

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BasicSelecting the [Rec] Mode
∫List of [Rec] Modes
Note
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When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously set 
[Rec] Mode will be set.
To u c h  [ ] .
•When operating in Playback Mode, touch [ ] to 
switch to Recording Mode and then touch [ ].
To u c h  t h e  R e c o r d i n g Mode icon.
¦Intelligent Auto Mode  (P22)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
!Normal Picture Mode (P25)
The subjects are recorded  using...

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[Rec] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene Detection /[Stabilizer] /Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/ Face Detection/[i.Exposure]/
Backlight Compensation/[Red-Eye...

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Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode.
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For the setting method of the menu, refer to P34.
¢ Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes.
•Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode–Color setting of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. It is possible to automatically take a 
picture with a higher level of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness.
∫About the flash
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When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and...

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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when 
the Scene...

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[Rec] Mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] 
menu.
To u c h  [ ] .
To u c h  [ ] .
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
A ISO sensitivity
B Aperture value
C...

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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
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AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark.
∫About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing 
the shutter button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom 
position.
e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode
FocusWhen the subject is...

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∫When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the 
composition of the picture you want to take)
1Aim the AF area at the subject, 
and then press the shutter 
button halfway  to fix the focus 
and exposure.
2Press and hold the shutter 
button halfway  while moving the 
camera as you compose the picture.
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You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.
∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in...

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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
To u c h  [ ] .
•The display switches to normal 
playback.
Note
•This camera complies with the DCF standard “D esign rule for Camera File system” established 
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif 
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot 
be played back.
•Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this...

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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Touch [ ].
ASlide bar•It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the 
following icons.
–[ ]: 1 screen–[ ]: 12 screens
–[ ]: 30 screens–[ ]: Calendar screen display•Switch the screen by touching [ 3]/[4] if these are displayed 
on the slide bar.
•The screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or 
down  (P8).
•The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the 
screen up or down  (P8).
•Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be...

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[Rec] Mode: n
Motion Picture Mode
Note
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•Following functions operate automatically in the Motion Picture Mode.–[ ] in [AF Mode]/[Stabilizer]•[Digital Zoom] or [AF Assist Lamp]...