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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FH7
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Owner’s Manual for
advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 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 family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Pur
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, � DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. � USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. � DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SOCK
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to r
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 DMC-FH7 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) � Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. � Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. � Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. � Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and j) with metal objects. � Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come int
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But � In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. � When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. ∫ Cautions for Use � Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. � Do not use any other USB connection cables except the suppl
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. (ENG) VQT3P77 7
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 Contents Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 9 Names of the Components ......................................................................... 10 How to Use the Touch Panel ...................................................................... 12 Charging the Batter
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of May 2011. These may be subject to change. ¢ 1 Battery Pack 12 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or NCA-YN101G DE-A91B charger in the text) 3 4 3 USB Connection Cable 4AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the softwa
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 Names of the Components 1 Self-timer indicator 1 2 3 AF Assist Lamp 2Flash 3Lens 4 Touch panel/LCD monitor 4 5 Strap eyelet 5 • Be sure to attach the strap when 6 using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 6 Lens barrel 7 7 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 10 VQT3P77 (ENG)
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 8 Camera ON/OFF switch 8 9 9Zoom lever 10 Microphone 11 Shutter button 10 11 12 Tripod receptacle 12 13 13 Card/Battery door 14 Speaker • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. 14 15 16 15 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • It is recommended to
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch panel. A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as This is used when performing tasks selecting icons or images displayed on such as moving to the next image by the touch panel. dragging horizontally, or changing the • It may not operate properly when range of the display
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 Note • If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) • Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding well. • Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this unit is p
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCK7PP) can be used with this unit. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety stan
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is r
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 84 MB • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Remarks ¢ SD Memory Card • Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or (8 MB to 2 GB) higher when recording motion pictures.
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (NCA-YN101G; supplied or DMW-BCK7PP; optional). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Being careful about the battery orientat
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. Touch [Clock Set]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/Hours/ Minutes), and set using [ 3]/[ 4]. • Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. Touch [Set] to set. Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen. Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. • It can be c
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch [ ]. Touch the Recording Mode icon. ∫ List of [Rec] Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Cosmetic Mode Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture. My Scene Mode Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene Mode This allows you to take pic
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DMC-FH7P-VQT3P77_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１１年４月２６日 火曜日 午前９時４６分 [Rec] Mode: ñ Taking pictures using the Automatic Function (ñ: 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. Touch [ ]. Touch [ ]. 1 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is fo
