Panasonic DMC-LX7 manual

VQT4H90 M0712KZ0 Basic Owner ’ s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX7 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 you[...]

2 VQT4H90 (ENG) Dear Customer , Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Y ou 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 below . The serial number is on the tag located on the undersid[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 3 Information for Y our Safety W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The s[...]

4 VQT4H90 (ENG) 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[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 5 ■ 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 he terminals. • Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −)[...]

6 VQT4H90 (ENG) ■ About the battery charger CAUTION! T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 1 10V and 240V . But • In the U.S[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 7 ■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (9.8 feet) • Always use a [...]

8 VQT4H90 (ENG) C o n t e n t s B e f o r e u s e Information for Y our Safety .... 3 Before use ................................ 8 Standard accessories ............. 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts .............................. 1 1 Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap........................ 14 Charging the battery ............. 15 Inser[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 9 S t a n d a r d a c c es so ri es Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of July 2012. These may be subject to change. Battery pack DMW-BCJ13PP • Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. Battery charger DE-A81B Battery charger[...]

10 VQT4H90 (ENG) St an da r d ac ce ss or ie s • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. • Cards are optional. Y ou can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory Syste[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 1 1 N a m e s a n d F u nc ti on s of M ai n Pa rt s Camera ON/OFF switch Built-in flash (flash) Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Shoulder strap eyelet • Attach the supplied shoulder strap and lens cap string to this eyelet. Focus selector switch Thread protector Lens Aperture ring Aspect ratio selector switch Zoom lever Motion [...]

12 VQT4H90 (ENG) N am es a nd F un ct io ns of M ai n Pa rt s LCD monitor [ND/FOCUS] lever Rear dial Status indicator Cursor buttons [MENU/SET] [Q.MENU]/[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button [DISP .] button Flash open switch Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) [AF/AE LOCK] button Playback button • Switches between recording mode and playback mode. [HDMI] socket [A V [...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 13 ■ [ND/FOCUS] lever T o operate this lever , move it left or right, or push it in. Manual Focus adjustment, etc. T urning the built-in ND filter on/off, etc. When the built-in ND filter is turned on, you can use even slower shutter speeds or a wider aperture. Press ■ Rear dial T o operate the dial, rotate it left or right, or pu[...]

14 VQT4H90 (ENG) A t t a c h i n g t h e le ns c ap a nd s ho ul de r st ra p Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the camera from being dropped. Use the supplied string to attach the lens cap to the camera Attach the lens cap When taking pictures,[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 15 C h a r g i n g t h e b at te ry Position the battery contacts to meet the charger , then insert the battery into the charger Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards. Plug the charger into the AC power Charging light ([CHARGE]) On: Charging in progress (approx. 155 min. if fully depleted) Off: Charging complete ■ About batteries that you c[...]

16 VQT4H90 (ENG) I n s e r t i n g a n d re mo vi ng t he b at te ry o r SD m e m o r y c a r d (o pt io na l) Check that this unit is turned off. Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert the battery [...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 17 S e t t i n g t h e cl oc k The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. T urn the camera on ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the items (year , month, day , hour , minute, display order or time display format), and press to set Press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] to set • T [...]

18 VQT4H90 (ENG) T a k i n g p i c t u r e s Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. T urn the camera on ( ) Shutter button Motion picture button Rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode ( ) ■ Recording mode [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. [Program AE] Mode T ake pictures with automatic shutter speed[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 19 T aking pictures ■ T aking still pictures (Shutter button) Press halfway (press lightly and focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ■ Recording motion pictures (Motion picture button) Press (Start recording) Press (End recording) ■ Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to be captured Captur[...]

20 VQT4H90 (ENG) T ak in g pi ct ur es ■ About recording motion pictures ● We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. ● If the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or the AC adaptor being disconnected, the motion picture being recorded using the AC adaptor will not be r[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 21 V ie wi ng y o u r p i c t u r e s [N or m al P la y] D e l e t i n g p i c tu re s Press the Playback button ( ) Press to select a picture to be displayed • Y ou can also rotate the rear dial to select a picture. ● T o play back a motion picture, select a picture with or , and then press to start playback. ● T o switch to re[...]

22 VQT4H90 (ENG) S e t t i n g t h e me nu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Press to select [AF Mode] and then press Press to select and then press [MENU/SET] to set Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu Switching to other menus Pres[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 23 R e a d i n g t h e Ow ne r ’ s M an ua l (P DF f or ma t) 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 Windows T urn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner ’ [...]

24 VQT4H90 (ENG) S u p p l i e d s o f tw ar e The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. ■ PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categorize these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used. • Operating en[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 25 ■ LoiLoScope 30-day full-trial version (Windows XP/V ista/7) This software allows you to make full use of your computer and edit motion pictures easily . • This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site. Installing supplied software Preparations: • Check the environment of your PC. • Before inserting t[...]

26 VQT4H90 (ENG) S p e c i f i c a t i o ns Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for Y our Safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.6 W When playing back: 1.1 W Camera effective pixels 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/1.7” MOS sensor , total pixel number 12,800,000 pixels Primary[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 27 LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 921,600 dots) Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB) SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture RA W / JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard / DPOF corresponding[...]

28 VQT4H90 (ENG) Sp ec if i ca ti on s Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Language select [ENGLISH] / [ESP AÑOL] Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A81B): Information for Y our Safety Input ~ 1 10 V to 240 V , 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output 4.2 V , 0.65 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery pack (lithium[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 29 D i g i t a l C a m e ra Ac ce ss or y S y s t e m Description Accessory# Battery pack DMW-BCJ13 DC coupler * DMW-DCC7 AC adaptor * DMW-AC5 Live view finder DMW-L VF2 External viewfinder DMW-VF1 Flash DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 DMW-FL500 Filter adaptor kit DMW-F A1 PL filter DMW-LPLA37 MC protector DMW-LMCH37 ND filter DMW-LND37 A V cable[...]

30 VQT4H90 (ENG) D i g i t a l C a m e ra Ac ce ss or y O r d e r F o r m Please photocopy this form when placing an order . 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity T otal Price Shipping & Handling $6.95 Subtotal Y our State & Local Sales T ax T otal 3. Method of payment (check one) American Ex[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 31 L i m i t e d W ar ra nt y ( O N L Y F OR U .S .A . A N D P U E R T O R I C O ) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage (For USA and P[...]

32 VQT4H90 (ENG) Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McV ay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare@us.panasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner ’s Manual, and s[...]

(ENG) VQT4H90 33 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS W ARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED W ARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE W ARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT , OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS W ARRANTY . (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer[...]

34 VQT4H90 (ENG) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .panasonic.com/help or , contact us via the web at: h[...]

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