User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-F7PPS

[. . . ] 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. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. [. . . ] The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. · The battery will become discharged if left for a long period of time after being charged. · The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up. ) · When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. · Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. About the Battery Life Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder) Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 235 min (By CIPA standard in program AE Mode) 14 VQT2G40 (ENG) Preparation Recording conditions by CIPA standard · CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. · Temperature: 23 oC (73. 4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. ¢ · Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). · Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [AUTO]. ) · Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. · Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Program AE Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [s] in the Program AE Mode · 3/4/2/1 in the steps can be operated with the joystick too. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. · When selecting the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step 4. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. · You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. 18 VQT2G40 (ENG) Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. 3 Press 1. · Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. · Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. · Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [s]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. (ENG) VQT2G40 19 Basic Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch · The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Align a desired mode with part B. · Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o) Basic Intelligent auto mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Program AE mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. 20 VQT2G40 (ENG) CU ST Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. M Basic Advanced Aperture-priority 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. Creative motion picture mode Record motion picture with manual settings. Custom mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Scene mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. [. . . ] This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is". A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. (ENG) VQT2G40 37 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 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 damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. [. . . ]