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 (ENG) SQT0534

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 ..... 13
• Inserting/Removing the Card 

(Optional) ...................................... 14

• Formatting the card 

(initialization) ................................. 14

• Changing the Lens ........................ 15
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ....... 16

Basic Operations................................ 17

• Monitor .......................................... 17
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .... 17
• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording 

Mode) ............................................ 18

• Function buttons (Assigning 

frequently used functions to the 
buttons) ......................................... 18

• Touch screen (Touch 

operations) .................................... 19

• [REC. SETTING RESET] button 

(Resetting the recording 
settings)......................................... 19

Calling frequently-used menus 
instantly (Quick Menu)....................... 20
Setting the Menu ................................ 20

Recording

Taking Pictures using the Automatic 
Function(Intelligent Auto Mode) ....... 21
Taking Pictures of Yourself 
([Self Shot])......................................... 23
Taking Pictures with Manual 
Focus................................................... 24
Recording Motion Picture ................. 25
Recording Snap Movies .................... 26

Playback

Playing Back Pictures ........................27
Playing Back Motion Pictures ...........27
Deleting Pictures ................................28

Wi-Fi

What you can do with the Wi-Fi

R

 

function ...............................................29
Connecting to a smartphone/
tablet ....................................................30
Controlling with a Smartphone/
Tablet ...................................................31

Others

About the supplied software .............33
Monitor Display...................................34
Menu list ..............................................36
Troubleshooting .................................38
Specifications .....................................42
Digital Camera Accessory System ...47
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF 
format) .................................................48
Digital Camera Accessory Order 
Form (For USA Customers) ...............49
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .............................50
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR 
CANADA).............................................53

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Summary of Contents for Lumix DMC-GF7K

Page 1: ...efore 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 SQT0534 F1214YD0 Register online at www panasonic com register U S customers only ...

Page 2: ...re recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted Information for Your Safety A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this b...

Page 3: ...ing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded int...

Page 4: ...ect to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules This equipment has very low l...

Page 5: ...by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC10PP optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on CAUTION Danger of e...

Page 6: ...aptor DMW AC10PP optional Furthermore do not subject the camera to vibration impact or static electricity The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card We recommend storing important data on a PC etc Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation The ba...

Page 7: ...setting the recording settings 19 Calling frequently used menus instantly Quick Menu 20 Setting the Menu 20 Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mode 21 Taking Pictures of Yourself Self Shot 23 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 24 Recording Motion Picture 25 Recording Snap Movies 26 Playback Playing Back Pictures 27 Playing Back Motion Pictures 27 Deleting Pictur...

Page 8: ... the mount of the digital camera body Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus it may cause a malfunction or damage About Condensation When the lens or monitor is fogged up Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and monitor stains fungus and camera malfunction If condensation occurs turn the camera off and leave it...

Page 9: ...Shoulder Strap 1 This is referred to as lens in this owner s manual 2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase 3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text The card is optional Description in this owner s manual is based on the interchangeable lens H FS12032 For U S A...

Page 10: ...your finger Doing so may make sound difficult to record 7 Flash 8 Focus distance reference mark 9 Wi Fi button P30 Fn1 button P18 10 Shoulder strap eyelet P12 11 Status indicator P16 Wi Fi connection lamp The lamp lights green when the camera is turned on and lights blue when it is connected to Wi Fi 12 Intelligent Auto lamp P21 13 Lens fitting mark P15 14 Sensor 15 Mount 16 Lens lock pin 17 Lens ...

Page 11: ...l is indicated as follows 27 MENU SET button P20 28 DISP button Each time this is pressed the display on the monitor is switched 29 Delete button P28 Quick Menu Return button P20 30 REC SETTING RESET button P19 Use this button to restore the default recording settings 31 Tripod mount It may not be possible to attach and securely fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5 5 mm 0 22 inch or more to th...

Page 12: ...mera to prevent it from dropping Perform steps 1 to 8 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder Do not wrap the strap around your neck It may result in injury or accident Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck H FS12032 1 Lens surface 2 Tele 3 Zoom ring 4...

Page 13: ...e is for when the battery has been discharged completely The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used The charging time for the battery in hot cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BLH7PP If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product Being caref...

Page 14: ...s writing on a card label etc when you record a motion picture Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or more for AVCHD MP4 motion picture recording Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Format the card before recording a picture with t...

Page 15: ...e lens H FS12032 is attached Changing the Lens How to Extend the Lens Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 1 from position A the lens is retracted to position B 12 mm to 32 mm H FS12032 to extend the lens When the lens barrel is retracted images cannot be recorded C The lens is retracted How to Retract the Lens Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 2 from position B 12 mm to 32 ...

Page 16: ...lights up green 2 Press MENU SET 3 Press 2 1 to select the items year month day hour minute and press 3 4 to set 4 Press MENU SET to set Confirmation screen is displayed Press MENU SET A message prompting you to set Home in World Time will be displayed Press MENU SET 5 Press 2 1 to select the home area and then press MENU SET Setting Date Time Clock Set ...

Page 17: ...rture value and shutter speed are displayed It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved except when set to flash Once the subject is in focus the focus indication is displayed When the subject is not in focus the indication flashes Press the shutter button fully push it in further and take the picture When the image is correctly focused the picture will be taken since the Focus Re...

Page 18: ... AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set Shutter Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted Panorama Shot Mode This mode allows you to take panorama pictures Scene Guide Mode This mode all...

Page 19: ...nlarge or together reduce with two fingers You can restore the default recording settings by pressing this button Try pressing this button when the function in use stops working or is not working as it should While the recording screen is displayed Press REC SETTING RESET Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected When the recording settings are reset the following settin...

Page 20: ...ce the setting is complete You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway Setting the Menu 1 Press MENU SET 2 Press 3 4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press MENU SET 3 Press 3 4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press MENU SET Depending on the menu item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way Close the menu Press or press t...

Page 21: ...ected with the mode dial 2 Align the screen with the subject 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 Automatic scene detection Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode 1 Press MENU SET 2 Press 2 3 Press 3 4 to select the or tab 4 Press 1 to select or ...

Page 22: ...on and normal operation 2 Rotate the control dial to set the blurriness Recording Mode This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings from the ones set by the camera Setting brightness 1 Press 3 to display the setting screen Each press of 3 switches among brightness setting Defocus Control and end operation 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust brightness Se...

Page 23: ...when recording Be careful not to look at the light from the flash and the AF Assist Lamp directly Soft Skin Makes people s faces look brighter and their skin tones look softer Off Low Medium High Defocusing Blurs the background of detected faces Note that the faces further back in the image will be blurred with the background Off On Sliming Mode Makes people look slimmer Off Low High Shutter Sets ...

Page 24: ... screen that lets you set the area to be enlarged 5 Press the shutter button halfway The assist screen will close The recording screen will be displayed You can also close the assist screen by pressing MENU SET When using an interchangeable lens H FS12032 with no focus ring Press 1 Focuses on close up subjects Press 2 Focuses on distant subjects A Slide bar These operations are possible only on th...

Page 25: ...y pressing the shutter button When a high ambient temperature continuous recording or other conditions cause the camera to overheat the following restrictions will occur to protect the camera Wait until the camera cools down Continuous recording motion picture recording and the Wi Fi connection will be temporarily disabled If you continue recording even when is flashing on the screen a message wil...

Page 26: ...Press MENU SET 6 Select ON with 3 4 and then press MENU SET Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu If Pull Focus is set to ON set its focus 7 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button A Elapsed recording time B Set recording time Release the motion picture button right after you press it You cannot stop motion picture recording in the middle The recording will stop automatic...

Page 27: ... to a web service If you press 4 when displaying images one by one you can easily send an image to a web service For details refer to the Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format Button operation Touch operation Description of operation Button operation Touch operation Description of operation 3 Play Pause 4 Stop 2 Fast rewind 1 Fast forward Frame by frame rewind while pausing Frame by fram...

Page 28: ...s 1 In Playback Mode press 2 Press 3 4 to select Delete Multi or Delete All and then press MENU SET Delete All Confirmation screen is displayed Pictures are deleted by selecting Yes It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when All Delete Except Favorite is selected with the Delete All set 3 When Delete Multi is selected Press 3 4 2 1 to select the picture and then pre...

Page 29: ...eatures PDF format Installing the smartphone tablet app Image App OS App for AndroidTM Android 2 3 3 or higher Search the Google PlayTM Store for Panasonic Image App or LUMIX and install the app App for iOS iOS 6 0 or higher Please note that the iPhone 3GS is not supported Search the App StoreSM for Panasonic Image App or LUMIX and install the app Connecting to this unit with Wi Fi Direct requires...

Page 30: ...waves and collect the content of communications Set Wi Fi Password to ON to enable the password For details refer to the Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format After use terminate the connection to the smartphone 1 Press Wi Fi on the camera Terminate the Connection Yes 2 On the smartphone close Image App For both iOS devices iPhone iPod touch iPad and Android devices Connecting without en...

Page 31: ...icture while jumping Operate the smartphone Live Control Settings Jump Snap Select the sensitivity We recommend that you take test pictures to determine the camera s angle and how hard you jump and to make any desired adjustments For details refer to the help section in the Image App menu 1 Connect to a smartphone P30 2 Operate the smartphone 1 Connect to a smartphone P30 2 Operate the smartphone ...

Page 32: ...ires a smartphone that supports Android OS 4 3 or higher The iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4th generation do not support Snap Movie of the Image App Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a smartphone tablet Start stop recording location information Sending and writing location information Follow the on screen messages to operate the smartphone Images with location information a...

Page 33: ...s 8 1 you can display the menu by clicking a message that is displayed after inserting the DVD and then selecting and executing Launcher exe You can also display the menu by double clicking SFMXXXX in Computer XXXX differs depending on the model 3 Click Applications 4 Click on the Recommended Installation on the install menu to install Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on t...

Page 34: ...atio Extended Tele Conversion when taking still pictures Image effect filter adjustment display Image effect filter setting Card displayed only during recording Elapsed recording time 1 P25 Simultaneous recording indicator Peaking HDR iHDR P22 Multi exposure Digital Zoom Electronic shutter 1 EXPS EXPS SNAP 4SEC L 4 3 EXM 4 3 EXPS 8m30s ラュン Picture Mode Still picture priorities Overheat indicator P...

Page 35: ...date and time Travel destination setting 4 Exposure meter Focal distance display Step zoom 4 AF area Spot metering target Self timer 5 Mic level display Silent Mode AE Lock Metering Mode Program Shift 3 5 Aperture value P17 60 Shutter speed P17 Exposure compensation value Brightness P22 Manual Exposure Assistance ISO sensitivity 5 Dial operation guide White Balance Bracket White Balance Fine Adjus...

Page 36: ...ing Photo Style i Resolution ISO Increments Filter Settings iHandheld Night Shot Extended ISO Aspect Ratio iHDR Long Shtr NR Picture Size HDR Shading Comp Quality Multi Exp Ex Tele Conv Sensitivity Time Lapse Shot Digital Zoom Focus Mode Stop Motion Animation Color Space Metering Mode Panorama Direction Stabilizer Burst Rate Shutter Type Face Recog Auto Bracket Flash Profile Setup Self Timer Red E...

Page 37: ...rm the clock settings select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera You can also configure the settings of Wi Fi related functions Clock Set Economy Exposure Comp Reset World Time USB Mode Self Timer Auto Off Travel Date TV Connection No Reset Wi Fi Menu Resume Reset Beep Menu Background Reset Wi Fi Settings Live View Mode Menu In...

Page 38: ...atically The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera There is camera shake jitter or the subject is moving slightly Is Focus Release Priority in the Custom menu set to RELEASE The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking p...

Page 39: ... is used the flash is not activated Set Shutter Type to AUTO or EFC When Silent Mode is set to ON the flash is not activated Set Silent Mode to OFF Is the card inserted Is there a picture on the card Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC If it is it cannot be played back by this unit It is recommended to use the PHOTOfunSTUDIO software in the DVD supplied to write pictures from...

Page 40: ... wireless access point Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access point Change the direction of this unit Change the location and orientation of the wireless access point Perform the Manual Input It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on the setting of the wireless access point Check the settings of the wireless access point When the network SSID of the wire...

Page 41: ...e destination on the web service link settings If the camera is shaken it may cause the shutter to close This is not a malfunction Do not put your finger in the mount Turning on the camera will re open the shutter 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 aperture ...

Page 42: ...version When taking still pictures Max 2k When a picture size of S 4 M aspect ratio of 4 3 is selected When recording motion pictures 2 4k 3 6k 4 8k Focus Auto Focus Manual Focus Face Eye Detection AF Tracking 23 area focusing 1 area focusing Pinpoint Touch focus area selection possible Shutter type Electronically controlled single curtain focal plane shutter Electronic shutter Burst recording Bur...

Page 43: ...8 White Balance Auto White Balance Daylight Cloudy Shade Incandescent lights Flash White set1 White set2 White Balance K set Exposure AE Program AE P Aperture priority AE A Shutter priority AE S Manual exposure M AUTO Exposure Compensation 1 3 EV Step j5 EV to i5 EV Metering Mode Multiple Center weighted Spot Monitor 3 0q TFT LCD 3 2 Approx 1 040 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Touch screen...

Page 44: ...nsor output is 30 frames sec 24 Mbps 1920k1080 24p Sensor output is 24 frames sec 24 Mbps MP4 1920k1080 60p Sensor output is 60 frames sec 28 Mbps 1920k1080 30p Sensor output is 30 frames sec 20 Mbps 1280k720 30p Sensor output is 30 frames sec 10 Mbps 640k480 30p Sensor output is 30 frames sec 4 Mbps Quality RAW RAWiFine RAWiStandard Fine Standard MPOiFine MPOiStandard Recording file format Still ...

Page 45: ...pprox 236 g 0 53 lb camera body Approx 336 g 0 74 lb with the Interchangeable lens H FS12032 card and battery Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC 32 oF to 104 oF Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Language select ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS ITALIANO 繁體中文 Compliance standard IEEE 802 11b g n standard wireless LAN protocol Frequency range used central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz 1 t...

Page 46: ...o from the focus distance reference line focal length 12 mm to 20 mm 0 3 m 0 98 feet to from the focus distance reference line focal length 21 mm to 32 mm Maximum image magnification 0 13k 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 26k Optical Image Stabilizer Available O I S switch None Setting of the Stabilizer is done in Rec menu Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Angle of view 84x Wide to 37x Tele Filter diame...

Page 47: ...e may be subject to change Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary between countries Consult your local dealer For lens related optional accessories such as compatible lenses and filters refer to catalogs Web pages etc Description Accessory Battery Pack DMW BLH7 AC Adaptor 1 DMW AC10 DC Coupler 1 DMW DCC15 Body Cap DMW BDC1 Tr...

Page 48: ... of Owner s Manual PDF format will be displayed 3 Click the language of the Owner s Manual you want to open The Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format will open You can save the Owner s Manual for advanced features on the PC You will need Adobe Reader to browse or print the Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can ...

Page 49: ...VISA MasterCard Please do not send cash 2 Items Ordered Quantity Accessory Price Each Description Total Price 6 95 Subtotal Your State Local Sales Tax Shipping Handling Total 1 Digital Camera Model Discover Expiration Date Credit Card Customer Signature TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY A...

Page 50: ...product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to produc...

Page 51: ...ALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits and Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damage...

Page 52: ...Y ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or af...

Page 53: ...ir replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc This warranty is given only to the original purchaser or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada which product was not sold as is and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packag...

Page 54: ...warranted for ninety 90 days from date of original purchase THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH O...

Page 55: ...mpus Imaging Corporation in Japan the United States the European Union and other countries SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC AVCHD AVCHD Progressive and the AVCHD Progressive logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definitio...

Page 56: ...trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC ...

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