Panasonic DMC-FZ7 - Manual (Page 5)

Before Use
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∫ About Condensation (When the lens
or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes as
described below. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains,
fungus and camera malfunction.
– When the camera is taken from the cold
outdoors to the warm indoors.
– When the camera is taken from outside
to inside an air-conditioned car.
– When cool wind from an air conditioner
etc. blows directly on the camera.
– In humid places
• To prevent condensation, put the camera
in a plastic bag until the temperature of
the camera is close to the ambient
temperature. 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.
∫ When not using the camera for a long
period of time
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place
with 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 card
from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera
it will discharge even if the camera is
turned off. If the battery continues to be
left in the camera, it will discharge
excessively and may become unusable
even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period
of time, we recommend charging it once a
year. Remove the battery from the camera
and store it again after it has completely
discharged.
• We recommend storing the camera with a
desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a
closet or a cabinet.
About The Mode Dial
Adjust part A to the desired mode.
The mode dial can be rotated 360 o. Rotate
it slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.
(Do not adjust it to parts where there is no
mode.)
: Program AE mode (P25)
The exposure is automatically adjusted by
the camera.
: Aperture-priority AE mode (P53)
The aperture value is automatically
determined by the shutter speed you set.
: Shutter-priority AE mode (P53)
The shutter speed is automatically
determined by the aperture value you set.
: Manual exposure mode (P56)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture
value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
: Macro mode (P51)
This mode allows you to take a close-up
picture of a subject.
: Motion picture mode (P68)
This mode allows you to record motion
pictures.
: Scene mode (P58)
This mode allows you to take pictures
depending on the recording scenes.
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