Panasonic Dmc G7 Owners Manual

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•It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when this unit is turned on or off, and it is 
not a malfunction.
•The sound, which is caused by the automatic adjustment of the a perture, is heard when the 
brightness has changed due to, for example, zooming or the move ment of the camera. This is 
not a malfunction. 
•Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [ ] and then sele ct the [~] icon to set the 
desired language.  (P80)
•This is a highlight function showing the white...

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Cautions for Use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/o r sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may resu lt in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by  strong magnetic fields...

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft 
cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping th e dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring and the focus ring w ith a dry, dustless cloth.•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen  detergents, etc., to clean the 
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•Do not press the monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the monitor and it 
may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the M onitor/Viewfinder will be slightly 
darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal 
temperature of the camera increases.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of  light from the sun may cause it...

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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
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Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or keep a way from metallic objects (clips, 
etc.).
If you drop the battery...

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∫About 3D recording
With the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subj ect at less than the 
minimum focus distance.
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The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort.•When the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional) is used, t he minimum focus distance is 
0.6 m (2.0 feet).
When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens attached, be ca reful not to shake 
the unit.
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Tiredness or discomfort may result if the shake is pronounced,  due to...

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If a name or birthday is set for [Profile Setup]/Face Recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image.
We recommend that you enable [Wi-Fi Password] and [Wi-Fi Function Lock] to protect 
personal information.  (P337 , 338)
Disclaimer
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Information including personal information may be altered or va nish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that...

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•Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused du e to loss of recorded data.
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.•You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.
•Make sure that the screw on the tripod or unipod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching 
the camera. You may damage the screw on the...

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∫Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or 
interference
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Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static ele ctricity or interference, such as 
near microwave ovens. These may cause the interruption of the r adio waves.
•Using the camera near devices such as microwave ovens or cordle ss telephones that use the 
2.4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in both devices.
∫ Do not connect to the wireless network you are not...

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•G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera 
system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System 
standard.
•Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging 
Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union 
and other countries.
•Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in 
Japan, the United States, the European Union and other...