Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF7KGN

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3. Recording Modes

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[Relaxing Tone]

The warm colour tone creates an image with a relaxing

mood.

[Bright Blue Sky]

On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to

create a vibrant image of the blue sky.

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Finding the Information You Need2
How to Use this Manual3
Quick Start Guide4
Table of Contents6
Before Use11
Care of the Camera11
Standard Accessories12
Names and Functions of Components13
About the Lens16
Cards Compatible with this Unit18
Getting Started/Basic Operations19
Attaching the Shoulder Strap19
Charging the Battery20
Charging20
Approximate Operating Time and Number of Recordable Pictures22
Inserting and Removing the Card (Optional)/The Battery25
About the Card27
Formatting the Card (Initialisation)27
Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time28
Changing the Lens30
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)33
Changing the Clock Setting34
Basic Operations35
Tips for Taking Good Pictures35
Extending/Retracting the Lens [When the Interchangeable Lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) Is Attached]36
Monitor37
Shutter Button (Taking Pictures)38
Motion Picture Button (Recording Motion Pictures)39
Mode Dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)40
Control Dial41
Cursor Buttons/[Menu/Set] Button42
[DISP.] Button (Switching the Displayed Information)43
Touch Screen (Touch Operations)48
Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function50
[REC. SETTING RESET] Button (Resetting the Recording Settings)52
Setting Menu Items53
Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)56
Change the Quick Menu to Your Preferred Item57
Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Buttons (Function Buttons)59
Configuring Basic Settings of this Unit (Setup Menu)61
Entering Text69
Recording Modes70
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)70
Recording Night Scenes ([Ihandheld Night Shot])74
Combining Pictures into a Single Picture with Rich Gradation ([Ihdr])75
Taking a Picture with a Blurred Background (Defocus Control)76
Recording Images by Changing the Brightness or Colour Tone77
About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode78
Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])80
Changing the Way the Shutter Is Released83
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode)84
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed87
Aperture-Priority AE Mode87
Shutter-Priority AE Mode88
Manual Exposure Mode89
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)92
Easily Set Aperture/Shutter Speed for Suitable Exposure (One Push AE)93
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)94
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Guide Mode)97
Taking Pictures of Scenery, Children or Portraits with Optimal Settings106
Scenery Mode106
Child Mode106
Portrait Mode107
Taking Pictures with Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)108
Picture Quality and Colour Tone Settings119
Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style])119
Recording Images with Image Effects ([Filter Settings])121
Adjusting the White Balance123
Setting the Picture Quality and Size127
Setting the Aspect Ratio of Pictures127
Setting the Number of Pixels127
Setting the Compression Rate of Pictures ([Quality])128
Using Image Correction Functions129
Compensating the Contrast and Exposure ([I.dynamic])129
Raising the Resolution ([I.resolution])129
Combining Pictures with Different Exposures ([HDR])130
Reducing the Long Shutter Noise ([Long Shtr NR])131
Correcting the Brightness on the Screen Periphery ([Shading Comp.])131
Setting the Colour Space ([Color Space])132
Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings133
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus133
Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)135
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode137
Setting up Position of the AF Area/Changing Size of the AF Area141
Optimising the Focus and Brightness for a Touched Position144
Setting the Desired Focus Method145
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus148
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)154
Compensating the Exposure156
Setting the Light Sensitivity157
Setting the Upper Limit on ISO Sensitivity158
Setting the Step Increment of ISO Sensitivity159
Extending ISO Sensitivity159
Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness ([Metering Mode])160
Shutter and Drive Settings161
Setting the Shutter Type161
Select a Drive Mode163
Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode164
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket167
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer170
Functions Customised for Various Subjects and Purposes172
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])172
Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation])175
Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture ([Multi Exp.])179
Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at Once ([Silent Mode])181
Taking Clear Pictures by Registering Faces ([Face Recog.])182
Recording Profiles of Babies and Pets on Images187
Using Screens and Displays Suitable for Recording188
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash190
Optical Image Stabiliser190
Taking Pictures with the Zoom192
Raising the Telescopic Effect193
Zooming Using Touch Operations197
Taking Pictures by Using the Flash198
Changing Flash Mode201
Setting to the 2Nd Curtain Synchro203
Adjust the Flash Output204
Synchronising the Output of the Flash to the Exposure Compensation204
Recording Motion Pictures205
Recording Motion Picture205
Setting the Format, Size and Recording Frame Rate208
How to Set Focus When Recording a Motion Picture ([Continuous AF])210
Recording Still Pictures While Recording Motion Pictures211
Recording Snap Movies212
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu215
Playing Back and Editing Images217
Playing Back Pictures217
Playing Back Motion Pictures219
Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture220
Switching the Playback Method221
Using the Playback Zoom221
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)221
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)222
Playing Back Group Pictures223
Deleting Pictures225
Using the [Playback] Menu227
[2D/3D Settings]227
[Slide Show]227
[Playback Mode]229
[Location Logging]230
[Clear Retouch]231
[Title Edit]233
[Text Stamp]234
[Video Divide]237
[Time Lapse Video]238
[Stop Motion Video]238
[Resize]239
[Cropping]241
[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]242
[Favorite]243
[Print Set]244
[Protect]246
[Face Rec Edit]247
[Picture Sort]247
[Delete Confirmation]248
Using the Wi-Fi Function249
Wi-Fi R Function249
What You Can Do with the Wi-Fi Function252
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet253
Installing the Smartphone/Tablet App "Image App253
Connecting to a Smartphone/Tablet254
Taking Images Via a Smartphone/Tablet (Remote Recording)259
Playing Back Images in the Camera260
Saving Images Stored in the Camera260
Sending Images in the Camera to an SNS261
Adding Location Information to Images Stored in the Camera from a Smartphone/Tablet261
Combining Motion Pictures Recorded with Snap Movie According to Your Preference on a Smartphone/Tablet263
Sending Images to a Smartphone/Tablet by Controlling the Camera264
Displaying Pictures on a TV267
Printing Wirelessly268
When Sending Images to AV Device269
When Sending Images to PC271
Using Web Services275
When Sending Images to Web Service276
When Sending Images to [Cloud Sync. Service]280
Registering to the "LUMIX CLUB282
About the [LUMIX CLUB]282
About Connections287
Connecting from Your House (Via the Network)288
Connecting from a Location Away from Your House (Direct Connection)290
Connecting Quickly with the same Settings as the Previous Ones ([Select a Destination from History]/[Select a Destination from Favorite])291
About Settings for Sending Images293
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu296
Connecting to Other Equipment298
Enjoying 3D Pictures298
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen301
Using VIERA Link (HDMI)303
Saving Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on Your PC305
About the Supplied Software306
Saving Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on a Recorder310
Printing the Pictures311
Others317
Optional Accessories317
Monitor Display318
Message Display322
Menu List326
[Rec]326
[Motion Picture]329
[Custom]330
[Setup]332
[Playback]334
Troubleshooting335
Cautions for Use349

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