Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 - Using the Viewfinder

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Rotate the dioptre adjustment dial.

• Adjust until you can see the characters displayed in the

viewfinder clearly.

Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.

Press [LVF].

Using the Viewfinder

Dioptre adjustment

Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder

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Finding the Information You Need2
How to Use this Manual3
Table of Contents4
Contents by Function8
Before Use10
Care of the Camera10
(Important) about the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-Shock Performance of the Camera12
Names and Functions of Components18
Getting Started/Basic Operations20
Inserting and Removing the Card (Optional)/The Battery20
Charging the Battery22
Charging23
Approximate Operating Time and Number of Recordable Pictures26
Card Information27
Formatting the Card (Initialisation)28
Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time29
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)31
Basic Operations33
Fit the Strap and Hold the Camera Carefully33
Using the Viewfinder34
Shutter Button (Taking Pictures)35
Motion Picture Button (Recording Motion Pictures)35
[MODE] Button (Selecting a Recording Mode)36
Cursor Buttons/[Menu/Set] Button36
[DISP.] Button (Switching the Displayed Information)37
Setting Menu Items39
Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)41
Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Buttons (Function Buttons)42
Using the Function Buttons During Recording43
Using the Function Buttons During Playback43
Entering Text44
Recording Modes45
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)45
Recording Night Scenes ([Ihandheld Night Shot])47
Combining Pictures into a Single Picture with Rich Gradation ([Ihdr])48
Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed (Programme AE Mode)49
Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)50
Taking Pictures with Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)52
Types of Image Effects54
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Guide Mode)57
Take the Outdoors Scene Expressively60
Sports Mode60
Snow Mode60
Beach & Surf Mode61
Underwater Mode61
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)62
Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour Tone Settings65
Adjusting Focus Automatically65
Setting up Position of the AF Area68
Taking Close-Up Pictures69
Compensating the Exposure70
Setting the Light Sensitivity71
Adjusting the White Balance73
Finely Adjusting the White Balance75
K Photo and Drive Settings76
Recording 4K Photos76
Notes on the 4K Photo Function78
Selecting Pictures from 4K Burst File and Saving80
Operations During Selecting Pictures81
Controlling Focus after Recording (Post Focus)83
Selecting the Desired Focus Area and Saving a Picture85
Select a Drive Mode86
Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode87
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket89
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer91
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])93
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash96
Image Stabiliser96
Taking Pictures with the Zoom98
Zoom Types and Use98
Taking Pictures by Using the Flash101
Changing Flash Mode102
Recording Motion Pictures105
Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture105
Setting the Size and Recording Frame Rate107
How to Set Focus When Recording a Motion Picture ([Continuous AF])108
Recording Still Pictures While Recording Motion Pictures109
Recording Slow Motion Pictures ([High Speed Video])110
Sensor111
Sensors (Compass/Altimeter) Are Operated111
Using the Altimeter112
Adjusting the Altimeter113
Using the Compass114
Adjusting the Compass115
Playing Back and Editing Images116
Playing Back Pictures116
Playing Back Motion Pictures117
Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture118
Switching the Playback Method119
Using the Playback Zoom119
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)119
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)119
Playing Back Group Pictures120
Deleting Pictures121
Using Menu Functions122
Menu List122
[Rec] Menu122
[Motion Picture] Menu129
[Custom] Menu130
[Setup] Menu132
[Beep]133
[Economy]135
[Playback] Menu138
[Slide Show]139
Screen140
[Location Logging]141
[Title Edit]142
[Text Stamp]143
[Protect]147
Using the Wi-Fi Function148
What You Can Do with the Wi-Fi ® Function148
Wi-Fi Function149
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet151
Installing the Smartphone/Tablet App "Image App151
Connecting to a Smartphone/Tablet152
Taking Images Via a Smartphone (Remote Recording)155
Playing Back/Saving Images Stored on the Camera, or Uploading Them on Social Media Sites156
Adding Location Information to Images Stored in the Camera from a Smartphone157
Sending Images159
Sending Images to a Smartphone/Tablet161
When Sending Images to PC163
Sending Images to a PC164
Connecting Quickly with the same Settings as the Previous Ones167
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu169
Connecting to Other Equipment171
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen171
Saving Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on Your PC173
Transferring Images to a PC173
Printing the Pictures175
Others177
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display177
Message Display181
Troubleshooting183
Pictbridge189
Cautions for Use192

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