Panasonic Dmc Fx7 Operating Instructions Manual

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This mode allows you to record motion 
images.
1Select [MOTION RATE].
 [10fps]:
Recording motion images for a longer 
time is available though less smooth. 
The file size is smaller, so the files are 
suitable to be attached to e-mails.
 [30fps]:
The motion of the recorded image is 
smooth, but the file size is large.
 fps (frame per second); This refers to 
the number of frames used in 1 second.
 Close the menu by pressing the shutter 
button halfway or the [MENU] button 
after finishing the setting.
2Press the shutter button halfway. 
 When the subject is focused, the focus 
indication 1 lights.
 The remaining recording time 
(approximation) appears on the screen.
3Press the shutter button fully to 
start the recording. 
 The audio recording starts 
simultaneously from the built-in 
microphone of the camera.
 By pressing the shutter button fully 
again, the recording stops.
 If the memory card becomes full during 
recording, the camera stops 
automatically.
Motion image mode
EXITMENU
AUTOW10fps
30fpsMO
REC
SELECT
AF MODE
SET
OFFD.
ONAF ASSIST LAMP
MENU
MENU
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∫Available recording time (seconds)
 The remaining recording time 
(approximation) appears on the screen.
 The recordable time is an approximation.
 You cannot play audio only with the 
camera. When you want to play audio, 
connect the camera to TV (P82) or PC 
(P85).
 The motion images cannot be recorded 
without audio.
 The picture size is fixed to 
320k240 pixels.
 If using a MultiMediaCard, after recording 
motion images, the card access indication 
may appear for a while, but this is not a 
malfunction. The file is being loaded to the 
MultiMediaCard.
 The settings of auto focus/zoom/aperture 
values are fixed to what they are when 
recording starts (in the first frame).
 If you use a card with little capacity, 
recording may stop while you record 
motion images depending on the card 
type. 
 When motion images recorded with this 
camera are played back on other 
equipment, the quality of pictures and 
sounds may be deteriorated or it may not 
be possible to play them back.
 The motion images recorded with setting 
[MOTION RATE] to [30fps] cannot be 
played back on a camera which does not 
support [30fps] of motion rate.
 The review function cannot be used. You cannot set [MODE2] on the Optical 
Image Stabilizer function.
 Keep the camera away from magnetised 
equipment or equipment which generates 
electromagnetic waves (e.g. a microwave 
oven, TV, cell phone or video game 
equipment, etc.) as far as possible. If not, 
pictures and sounds may be distorted due 
to electromagnetic wave radiation.
SD Memory Card 
CapacityMotion rate (sec.)
10fps30fps
16 MB 75 25
32 MB 160 55
64 MB 350 120
128 MB 720 240
256 MB 1450 480
512 MB 2950 1020
1 GB 5700 1950
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Press the [MENU] button to display the 
scene menu. When [SCENE MENU] (P23) 
on the [SETUP] menu is set to [AUTO], set 
the mode dial to [ ] to display the scene 
menu automatically.
 Select a menu item with 3/4 and press 
1 to determine the setting.
 When rotating the zoom lever toward T, 
the page of the menu screen can be 
forwarded. (vice versa)
 If you press the [MENU] button while the 
scene menu is displayed, you can set the 
[SETUP] menu (P20) and the [REC] mode 
menu (P59).
: [PORTRAIT] (P54)
: [SPORTS] (P54)
: [SCENERY] (P55)
: [NIGHT SCENERY] (P55)
: [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P56)
: [FIREWORKS] (P56)
: [PARTY] (P57)
: [SNOW] (P57)
: [SELF PORTRAIT] (P58)
 The following functions cannot be set in 
scene mode.
– White balance (P60)
– ISO sensitivity (P62)
– Color effect (P66)
– Picture adjustment (P66)
Scene mode
SCENE MODE 1
/
3
SPORTS
SCENERY
PORTRAIT
MENUSELECT SET
MENU
MENU
Menu items
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This mode allows you to make the subject 
stand out from a background and adjust the 
exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy 
complexion on the subject.
∫Technique for Portrait mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as 
possible.
2 Be close to the subject.
3 Select a background which is far from 
the camera.
 This mode is suitable for outdoors in the 
daytime.
 White balance works best when recording 
outdoors in the daytime. When using 
indoors, the hue may change.
 When you want to change the exposure or 
the hue, compensate the exposure (P41). This mode allows you to take pictures of a 
fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking 
pictures of outdoor sports.)
∫
Technique for Sports mode
To record actions of the subject as if it were 
still, the shutter speed becomes faster than 
usual. This mode is more effective when 
taking pictures in the daytime on a clear 
day.
 This mode is suitable for outdoors in the  daytime, keeping 16.4 feet (5 m) or more 
away from the subject.
 White balance works best when recording  outdoors in the daytime. When using 
indoors, the hue may change.
Portrait mode
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Sports mode
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This mode allows you to take a picture of a 
wide landscape. This mode is suitable 
when the distance between the camera 
and the subject is 16.4 feet (5 m) or more in 
the open air. You can take pictures of a far 
landscape even through a windowpane.
 The focus range is 16.4 feet (5 m) –¶.
 The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.This mode allows you to take a picture of a 
nightscape. The landscape can be 
recorded vividly by using the slow shutter 
speed.
∫Technique for Night scenery mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slow 
(max. about 8 sec.), use a tripod.
 The focus range is 16.4 feet (5 m) –¶.
 The shutter may be kept closed 
(max. about 8 sec.) after taking a picture 
with slow shutter speed, but it is not a 
malfunction.
 When you take pictures in dark places, 
noise may become visible.
 The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
Scenery mode
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Night scenery mode
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This mode allows you to take pictures 
against a night landscape. The subject can 
be recorded with brightness in real life by 
using the flash and the slow shutter speed.
∫Technique for Night portrait mode
 When you take pictures holding the  camera in your hands, hold it firmly and 
use the stabilizer function (P43). 
The shutter speed becomes slow in this 
mode. We recommend using a tripod.
 Keep the subject still for about 1 second  after taking a picture.
 Take a picture within the available flash 
range [max. 6.56 feet (2.0 m)] of the 
subject.
 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to 
Wide.
 The focus range is 3.94 feet (1.2 m) – 9.84 feet (3 m).
 The shutter may be kept closed (max. 
about 1 sec.) after taking a picture with 
slow shutter speed, but this is not a 
malfunction.
 When you take pictures in dark places,  noises may become visible.
 Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ]. This mode allows you to take beautiful 
pictures of fireworks exploding in the night 
sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is 
automatically adjusted for taking pictures of 
fireworks.
∫
Technique for Fireworks mode
 We recommend using a tripod.
 The available recording range is 32.8 feet  (10 m) – ¶.
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled. 
 The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
Night portrait mode
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Fireworks mode
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This mode allows you to take a picture in a 
dim room (e.g. a wedding reception, a 
party, a banquet in a bar, etc.) clearly.
The shutter speed or the exposure is 
automatically adjusted according to the 
brightness of the room.
∫Technique for Party mode
 The shutter speed is slowed down. Hold 
the camera firmly to take a picture.
 The flash mode of the built-in flash can be 
set to Forced ON/Red-eye reduction 
[ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 
[].This mode allows you to take a picture in 
locations such as skiing grounds and 
locations near snowy mountains. The 
exposure and the white balance are 
adjusted to make the white color of the 
snow stand out.
Par ty mode
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Snow mode
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This mode allows you to take a picture of 
yourself.
ªTechnique for Self-portrait mode
 When you are focused by pressing the 
shutter button halfway, the self-timer 
indicator 1 lights up. Fix the camera 
firmly and then press the shutter button 
fully.
 The captured picture automatically 
appears on the LCD monitor for 
reviewing. Refer to P21 for operations on 
the review function.
 When the picture may be blurred by slow 
shutter speed, we recommend using the 
2 seconds self-timer. (P40)
 The available focus range is 0.98 feet (30 
cm) – 2.3 feet (70 cm). When the camera 
lens is at a distance over the range, the 
subject may not be focused even if the 
focus indication appears.
 You can take a picture of yourself with 
audio. In this time, the self-timer indicator 
lights up while recording the audio. (P63)
 When you select self-portrait mode [ ], 
the zoom lever is automatically moved to 
Wide. The self-timer can be set to [OFF] or 
[2SEC.]. (P40) When you set to 
[2SEC.], it is kept until the camera is 
turned [OFF] or you switch the mode. 
 The stabilizer function is fixed to 
[MODE2]. (P43)
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled. 
 The AF mode is fixed to 9-area-focusing. 
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Using the [REC] mode menu
Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, 
etc. allows you to create wide variations on 
taking pictures.
 Set the mode dial to the desired recording 
mode. 
 When rotating the zoom lever toward T, 
the page of the menu screen can be 
forwarded. (vice versa)
 Close the menu by pressing the shutter 
button halfway or the [MENU] button after 
finishing the setting.: [W.BALANCE] (P60)
: [SENSITIVITY] (P62)
: [PICT.SIZE] (P62)
: [QUALITY] (P63)
: [AUDIO REC.] (P63)
: [AF MODE] (P64)
: [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P65)
: [SLOW SHUTTER] (P65)
: [D.ZOOM] (P66)
: [COL.EFFECT] (P66)
: [PICT.ADJ.] (P66)
: [FLIP ANIM.] (P67)
EXITMENU
SENSITIVITY
QUALITY PICT.SIZE
W.BALANCEAUTO
SELECT SET
REC1/3
MENU
AUDIO REC.
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This function allows you to reproduce a 
white color closer to the tone in real life on 
the pictures recorded under sunlight, 
halogen lighting, etc. in which the white 
color may appear reddish or bluish.
 When setting the white balance to the 
mode except [AUTO], you can finely 
adjust the white balance.∫Auto White Balance
Use of auto white balance adjustment in 
inappropriate lighting conditions may result 
in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the 
subject is surrounded by many light 
sources, auto white balance adjustment 
may not operate properly. 
In this case, set the white balance to a 
mode except [AUTO] manually.
1 The range that is controlled by the auto 
white balance adjustment mode of this 
camera
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 TV screen
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight 
KlKelvin Color Temperature
White Balance [W.BALANCE]
AUTO for auto setting (auto 
white balance)
  (Daylight) for recording outdoors 
on a bright day
 (Cloudy) for recording under a 
cloudy or shaded 
area sky
 (Halogen) for recording under 
halogen lighting
 (White set) for using the preset 
white balance
 (White set) for setting the white 
balance again (P61)
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