Panasonic DMC-GX7, DMC-GX7C, DMC-GX7K Basic Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649).

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Body

Model No. DMC-GX7C/DMC-GX7K

DMC-GX7

Please read these instructions carefully before 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 CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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Dear Customer,

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

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 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.

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes

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other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

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 battery.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

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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 socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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∫ Product identification marking

DMC-GX7

Product Location

Digital Camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

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 radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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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 interface cables with ferrite core when

connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-GX7 Responsible Party:Panasonic Corporation of North America

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

Support Contact Telephone No.:1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

Certification and Compliance

See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.

1 Select 2 Select 3

Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Operation is subject 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.

[Wi-Fi]

in the [Setup] menu.

[Wi-Fi Setup]

Press

3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET]

in the [Wi-Fi] menu.

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 levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

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∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

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• 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 into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type

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recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the

correct method of disposal.

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Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION! To 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

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space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

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

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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.

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∫ Cautions for Use

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Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

• Use a “High Speed HDMI mini cable” with the HDMI logo.

Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. “High Speed HDMI mini cable” (Type C– Type A plug, up to 3 m (9.8 feet) long)

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).

• Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional).

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be

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disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting

the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors 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-AC8PP: optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

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If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

-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.

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Deleting Pictures................................31

Information for Your Safety................. 2

Preparation

Reading the Owner’s Manual

(PDF format) ......................................... 9

Care of the camera............................. 10

Standard Accessories ........................11

Names and Functions of

Components ....................................... 13

Preparation......................................... 16

• Changing the Lens ........................ 16

• Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........ 16

• Charging the Battery ..................... 17

• Inserting/Removing the Battery ..... 18

• Inserting/Removing the Card

(Optional) ...................................... 18

• Formatting the card

(initialization) ................................. 19

• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)....... 19

• Adjust the angle of the monitor/

viewfinder...................................... 20

• Using the Viewfinder ..................... 20

Setting the Menu................................ 21

• Setting menu items ....................... 21

Calling frequently-used menus

instantly (Quick Menu) ...................... 22

Basic

Assigning frequently used functions to

the buttons (function buttons).......... 23

Taking a Still picture.......................... 24

Recording Motion Picture ................. 25

Selecting the Recording Mode ......... 26

Switching the Information Displayed

on the recording screen.................... 27

Playing Back Pictures/

Motion Pictures.................................. 28

• Playing Back Pictures ................... 28

• Playing Back Motion Pictures........ 29

• Changing the information displayed

on the playback screen................. 30

Recording

Taking Pictures using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...... 32

• Taking a picture with a blurred

background (Defocus Control) ...... 33

• Recording images by changing the

brightness or color tone.................33

Taking Pictures with Your Favorite

Settings (Program AE Mode).............34

Taking Pictures by Specifying the

Aperture/Shutter Speed ..................... 35

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode.............35

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode...............35

• Manual Exposure Mode.................36

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and

Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .....37

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide

Mode)................................................... 37

Taking Pictures with different image

effects (Creative Control Mode) ........ 38

Registering your preferred settings

(Custom Mode) ................................... 39

• Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings)......... 39

• Recording using registered

custom set.....................................39

Adjusting the Picture Quality by

Adding an Effect [Photo Style].......... 40

Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions

[Highlight Shadow]............................. 42

Adjusting the White Balance.............43

Setting the Picture Quality and

Size ...................................................... 43

• Setting the aspect ratio of

pictures..........................................43

• Setting the number of pixels.......... 44

• Setting the compression rate of

pictures [Quality]............................ 44

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus...... 45

• About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/

AFC)..............................................46

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..... 47

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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock) ...................................... 48

Compensating the Exposure ............ 49

Setting the Light Sensitivity ............. 49

Select a Drive Mode........................... 50

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......51

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket..... 53

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......54

Optical Image Stabilizer .................... 55

• Using the Optical Image Stabilizer

function of a lens........................... 56

• Using the Optical Image Stabilizer

function of this unit........................ 57

Taking Pictures with the Zoom......... 59

Taking pictures by using the flash... 60

• Changing Flash Mode................... 60

Playback/Editing

Switching the Playback Method ....... 61

• Displaying multiple screens

(Multi Playback)............................ 61

• Displaying Pictures by Recording

Date (Calendar Playback)............. 61

Using Playback Functions................ 62

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion

Picture........................................... 62

• Removing unnecessary parts

[Clear Retouch]............................. 62

• Changing the connection

method .......................................... 69

About the supplied software

About the supplied software.............73

Others

Monitor Display/Viewfinder

Display ................................................75

Menu list.............................................. 81

• [Rec]..............................................81

• [Motion Picture]..............................83

• [Custom]........................................83

• [Setup]...........................................86

• [Playback]...................................... 88

Specifications..................................... 89

Digital Camera Accessory System ... 95 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico

Customers) ......................................... 96

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.

AND PUERTO RICO) .......................... 97

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR

CANADA) .......................................... 100

Panasonic Canada Inc. LUMIX Concierge for Camera

Owners .............................................. 102

Wi-Fi/NFC

What you can do with the Wi-FiR

function............................................... 63

Controlling with a Smartphone/

Tablet................................................... 64

• Installing the smartphone/tablet

app “Panasonic Image App”......... 64

• Connecting to a smartphone/

tablet............................................. 65

• Taking pictures via a smartphone/

tablet (remote recording) .............. 67

• Saving images stored in the camera/ Sending images in the camera to an

SNS ..................................................67

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Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)

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

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s

Manual (supplied).

Select the desired language and then click

[Owner’s Manual] to install.

Double click the “Owner’s Manual”

shortcut icon on the desktop.

∫ When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).

You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from

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the following Web Site.

http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions

∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)

Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.

∫ For Mac

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s

Manual (supplied).

Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file

with the desired language inside the folder.

Double click the PDF file to open it.

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Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

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The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:

– Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the monitor.

This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be

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particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when using it on a rainy day

or at the beach.

Do not place your hands inside 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, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)

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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will

disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of August 2013. These may be subject to change.

Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in this owner’s manual.)

(±: Included, —: Not included)

DMC-GX7C DMC-GX7K DMC-GX7

1 Interchangeable

Lens

¢1

2 Lens Hood — ± — 3 Lens Cap 4 Lens Rear Cap 5 Body Cap ± 6Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.

7 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 8 USB Connection Cable 9 CD-ROM

Software:

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Use it to install the software to your PC.

10 CD-ROM

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Owner’s Manual for advanced features: Use it to install to your PC.

11 Shoulder Strap 12 Hot shoe cover

¢4

A:Black

B: Silver

¢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 These parts are supplied fitted together at the time of purchase. ¢4 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-H020A).

• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s

parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

¢4

¢2

¢3

¢4

¢2

¢3

—

— —

¢4

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DMC-GX7C DMC-GX7K DMC-GX7

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H-H020A H-FS1442A

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Names and Functions of Components

2 3

45678

∫ Camera body

1 Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp 2Flash 3 Sensor 4 NFC antenna [ ] (P66) 5 Lens fitting mark (P16) 6 Mount 7 Lens lock pin 8 Lens release button (P16)

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9 Eye sensor (P20) 10 Eye Cup 11 Viewfinder (P20) 12 [LVF] button (P20)/[Fn4] button (P23) 13 Flash open lever (P60) 14 Focus mode lever (P45, 47) 15 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P48) 16 Rear dial 17 Touch screen/monitor (P15) 18 [Q.MENU] button (P22)/[Fn1] button (P23) 19 [(] (Playback) button (P28) 20 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P31)/[Fn2]

button (P23) 21 [MENU/SET] button (P21) 22 [Wi-Fi] button (P65)/[Fn3] button (P23) 23 Wi-Fi 24 Cursor buttons

25 [DISP.] button (P27, 30) 26 Diopter adjustment lever (P20)

connection lamp

3/ISO button (P49)

1/WB (White Balance) (P43)

2/AF Mode button (P45)

4/[Drive Mode] button (P50)

The following settings can be made with the [Drive Mode] button.

Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer

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2518 19 20 2122 2423

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33 34

36 393738

27 Stereo microphone

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Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

28 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)

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Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

29 Focus distance reference mark 30 Shutter button (P24) 31 Front dial 32 Mode dial (P26) 33 Motion picture button (P25) 34 Status indicator (P19) 35 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19)

36 Tripod mount

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A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if attached.

37 DC coupler cover

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).

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It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

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If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture will not be recorded.

38 Release lever 39 Card/Battery door (P18)

40 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16)

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Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

41 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 42 [HDMI] socket 43 [REMOTE] socket 44 Speaker

Be careful not to cover the speaker with your

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finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

45 Terminal cover

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Open the monitor before opening the terminal cover.

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42 43

∫ Lens

12 34

276 3 415

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1 Lens surface 2 Focus ring (P47) 3 Contact point

5Tele 6Wide 7 Zoom ring

4 Lens fitting mark

Touch screen

Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.

∫ Touch

To touch and release the touch screen. Use for selecting items or icons.

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When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to touch the center of the desired icon.

∫ Drag

A movement without releasing the touch screen. This is used to move the AF area, operate the slide bar, etc. This can also be used to move to the next image during playback, etc.

∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)

Pinch the touch panel apart (enlarge) or together (reduce) with two fingers. Use to enlarge/reduce the played back images or AF area.

Fn5

Fn6

Fn7

Fn8

Fn9

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• Check that the camera is turned off.

Changing the Lens

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.

• Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.

∫ Detaching the lens

1 Attach the lens cap. 2 While pressing on the lens release button A, rotate

the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from

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dropping.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 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.

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Charging the Battery

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP.

1 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

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The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.

∫ 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.)

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 190 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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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.

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Inserting/Removing the Battery

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

• Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and

then check that it is locked by lever A. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

• Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in

which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

∫ About cards that can be used with this unit

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

∫ About the motion picture recording and SD speed class

Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard regarding continuous 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.

e.g.:

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.

Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu. (P21)

Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

• The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,

day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET] in the confirmation screen.

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Adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder

Adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder.

• Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor/viewfinder.

• When adjusting the angle of the monitor/viewfinder, be careful not to apply too much

force, as this may cause damage or malfunction.

• When not using this unit, close the monitor/viewfinder completely back to the original position.

Using the Viewfinder

∫ Using the eye sensor to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder

When [LVF/Monitor Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and your eye or an object is brought close to the viewfinder, the display automatically switches to the viewfinder display.

A Eye sensor B [LVF]/[Fn4] button

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∫ Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder manually

Press [LVF].

The Viewfinder lights only when your eye or an object is moved closer to it.

[LVF]/[Fn4] button can be used in two ways, as [LVF] or as [Fn4] (function 4). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [LVF/Monitor Switch].

Refer to P23 for details about the function button.

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∫ Diopter adjustment

Slide the diopter adjustment lever so that the characters displayed in the viewfinder can be seen clearly.

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Setting the Menu

Setting menu items

Press [MENU/SET].

Menu Description of settings

[Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels

[Motion Picture] This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality],

[Custom] Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen

[Setup] This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the

[Playback] This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print

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and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.

and other aspects for motion picture recording.

and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings.

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.

Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press

[MENU/SET].

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 the shutter button halfway.

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∫ Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.

1 Press 2. 2 Press 3/4 to select [ ] or another of the menu

toggle icons A.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

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You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial.

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

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The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in.

[Q.MENU]/[Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn1] (function 1). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU].

Refer to P23 for details about the function button.

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Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.

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Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item,

then press the rear dial.

Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.

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• You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.

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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons)

You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons or icons.

1 Select the menu.

[MENU] > [Custom]>[Fn Button Set]

2 Press 3/4 to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY mode] and then

press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to assign a function to and

then press [MENU/SET].

4 Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign and then press

[MENU/SET].

Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the function button.

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Taking a Still picture

• Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4().

Select the Recording Mode. (P26)

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Aperture value B Shutter speed

• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.

(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.)

• When the image is correctly focused, the

picture will be taken, since the [Focus/ Release Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS].

Press the shutter button fully (push it in

further), and take the picture.

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Recording Motion Picture

This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. Audio will be recorded in stereo.

Item Format

[AVCHD]

[MP4]

Start recording by pressing the motion

picture button.

A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while

recording motion pictures.

• If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation

being performed, part of the display will disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display reappear.

• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion

picture button again.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes

59 seconds or up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/60p], [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

• Still picture recording is also possible during the motion picture recording by fully

pressing the shutter button.

This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-definition TV, etc.

This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc.

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Selecting the Recording Mode

Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.

• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode A.

Intelligent Auto Mode (P32)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P32)

Allows you to adjust the brightness and color hue when in Intelligent Auto Mode.

Program AE Mode (P34)

Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P35)

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P35)

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

Manual Exposure Mode (P36)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

Creative Video Mode

Records motion pictures with a manually set aperture value and shutter speed.

¢ You cannot take still pictures.

Custom Mode (P39)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene Guide Mode (P37)

This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Creative Control Mode (P38)

Record while checking the image effect.

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Switching the Information Displayed on the

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Press [DISP.] to change.

• Screen will switch as follows:

(Example of monitor display)

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¢ It is displayed when the [Monitor Info. Disp.] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].

Settings can be adjusted directly by touching each of the items displayed on the screen.

• If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will

disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display reappear.

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Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures

Playing Back Pictures

Press [(].

Press 2/1.

2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture

Using the Playback Zoom

Rotate the rear dial right.

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When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second.

• You can move the enlarged part by pressing 3/4/2/1 of the

cursor button or dragging the screen. (P15)

• You can also enlarge (2k) the image by double-touching the

part you want to enlarge. If you double-touch the enlarged image, the magnification is reset to 1k.

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Playing Back Motion Pictures

This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats.

In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ]), and then press 3 to play back.

A Motion picture recording time

• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on

the screen.

∫ Operations during Motion Picture Playback

3 Play/Pause 4 Stop

Rear dial

(left)

Fast rewind

Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing)

Reduce volume level Rear dial

(right)

Fast forward

Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing)

Increase volume level

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Changing the information displayed on the playback screen

Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.

• Screen will switch as follows:

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¢1 If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display

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¢2 This is displayed if [Highlight] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].

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Panasonic DMC-GX7, DMC-GX7C, DMC-GX7K Basic Manual

Information for Your Safety

Contents

Preparation

Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)

Care of the camera

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Components

Preparation

Changing the Lens

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Charging the Battery

Inserting/Removing the Battery

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

Formatting the card (initialization)

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder

Using the Viewfinder

Setting the Menu

Setting menu items

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

Basic

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons)

Taking a Still picture

Recording Motion Picture

Selecting the Recording Mode

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures

Playing Back Pictures

Playing Back Motion Pictures

Changing the information displayed on the playback screen