Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Use5VQT0V63∫ About Condensation (When the lensor the Viewfinder is fogged up)• Condensation occurs when the ambienttemperature or humidity changes asdescribed below. Be careful ofcondensation since it causes lens stains,fungus and camera malfunction.– When the camera is taken from the coldoutdoors to the warm indoors.– When the camera is taken from outsideto inside an air-conditioned car.– When cool wind from an air conditioneretc. blows directly on the camera.– In humid places• To prevent condensation, put the camerain a plastic bag until the temperature ofthe camera is close to the ambienttemperature. If condensation occurs, turnthe camera off and leave it for about2 hours. The fog will disappear naturallywhen the temperature of the camerabecomes close to the ambienttemperature.∫ When not using the camera for a longperiod of time• Store the battery in a cool and dry placewith a relatively stable temperature.[Recommended temperature:15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF),Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]• Always remove the battery and the cardfrom the camera.• If the battery is left inserted in the camerait will discharge even if the camera isturned off. If the battery continues to beleft in the camera, it will dischargeexcessively and may become unusableeven if charged.• When storing the battery for a long periodof time, we recommend charging it once ayear. Remove the battery from the cameraand store it again after it has completelydischarged.• We recommend storing the camera with adesiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in acloset or a cabinet.About The Mode DialAdjust part A to the desired mode.The mode dial can be rotated 360o. Rotateit slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.(Do not adjust it to parts where there is nomode.): Program AE mode (P25)The exposure is automatically adjusted bythe camera.: Aperture-priority AE mode (P53)The aperture value is automaticallydetermined by the shutter speed you set.: Shutter-priority AE mode (P53)The shutter speed is automaticallydetermined by the aperture value you set.: Manual exposure mode (P56)The exposure is adjusted by the aperturevalue and the shutter speed which aremanually adjusted.: Macro mode (P51)This mode allows you to take a close-uppicture of a subject.: Motion picture mode (P68)This mode allows you to record motionpictures.: Scene mode (P58)This mode allows you to take picturesdepending on the recording scenes.SCNPASMA