TG-7 Instruction Manual

Introduction

Before You Begin
About This Manual
Names of parts

Preparation

Unpacking the Box Contents
Attaching the Strap
Inserting and Removing the Battery and Card
Charging the Battery
Turning the Camera On
Initial Setup
What to Do If You Can’t Read the Display

Shooting

Information displays while shooting
Shooting Still Pictures
Letting the camera choose the settings (AUTO mode)
Letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed (P: Program AE)
Choosing aperture (A: Aperture-Priority AE)
Shooting in scene mode (SCN mode)
Shooting at very close range (7 mode)
Matching settings to underwater scenes (6 mode)
Using Custom Modes (Custom Mode C1/C2)
Recording movies

Shooting Settings

Shooting settings

Direct Buttons

Settings accessible via Direct Buttons
Controlling exposure (Exposure Compensation)
Zoom (digital teleconverter)
Sequential shooting/using the self-timer
Shooting without a release time lag (Pro Capture shooting)
Using flash (flash photography)
Focus lock
Using the LED illuminator

Live Control

Settings accessible via Live Control
Processing options (Picture Mode)
Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO Sensitivity)
Adjusting color (white balance)
Selecting a focus mode (AF mode)
Setting the aspect ratio
Photo file and image size options (K Image quality)
Frame size, rate, and compression (n Movie Quality)
Reducing camera shake (Image stabilizer)
Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control)
Choosing how the camera measures brightness (Metering)
Automatic face detection (Face priority)
Using optional accessories (Accessory)

Playback

Information display during playback
Viewing photographs and movies
Finding pictures quickly (Index and Calendar Playback)
Zooming in (Close-up Playback)
Scrolling playback of panoramas
Selecting multiple pictures (Share Order Selected, 0, Erase Selected)
Deleting pictures (Erase)
Using functions during playback
Playing back voice memos (Play H) when the associated image is displayed
Retouching pictures (RAW Data Edit/JPEG Edit)
Editing movies (Movie Edit)
Selecting pictures for sharing (Share Order)
Protecting Pictures (0)
Adding audio to pictures (c)
Rotating pictures (Rotate)
Playback images automatically (C)
Combining pictures (Image Overlay)
Print order (DPOF)
Deleting pictures (Erase)

Menu Functions

Basic menu operations

Using Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 2

Shooting Menus 1 and 2
Restoring Default Settings (Reset)
Saving Settings (Assign to Custom Mode)
Processing options (Picture Mode)
Selecting the focusing area (AF Area)
Shooting automatically with a fixed interval (Interval Shooting)
Varying focus little by little over a series of pictures (Focus BKT)
Increasing depth of field (Focus Stacking Settings)
Date stamps (Date Stamp)
Picture + Sound

Using the Video Menu

The Video Menu

Using the Playback Menu

The Playback Menu
Automatically Rotating Portrait-Orientation Pictures for Playback (n)
Removing Protection from All Pictures (Reset Protect)
Cancelling a share order (Reset share Order)

Using the Setup Menu

The Setup Menu
Formatting the card (Card Setup)
Deleting all images (Card Setup)
Selecting a language

Using the Custom Menus

The Custom Menus
A AF/MF
B Disp/o/PC
C Exp/ISO
D A Custom
E X/WB/Color
F Record
G Field Sensor
H K Utility
Assist Manual Focus (MF Assist)
Adding information displays using the INFO button (G/Info Settings)
Viewing camera images on TV (HDMI)
Combinations of JPEG image sizes and compression rates (X Set)

Using the Construction Menus

Construction Menu
Cautions
Displaying the Construction Menu
[Construction] in SCN mode
Configuring an image size for the Construction Menu
[Displayed Grid] in the Construction Menu

Connecting the Camera to External Devices

Connecting to External Devices
Cautions for the use of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth^® functions
Disabling the Camera’s Wireless Functions

Connecting the Camera to a Smartphone

Connecting to Smartphones
Pairing the Camera and Smartphone
Wireless Connection Standby Setting for When the Camera Is On
Transferring images to a smartphone
Shooting remotely with a smartphone (Live View)
Shooting remotely with a smartphone (Remote Shutter)
Resetting wireless LAN/Bluetooth^® settings
Changing the password

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Copying Pictures to a Computer
Installing the PC software

Using the Remote Control

Names of parts
Connecting the camera and remote control
Shooting from the remote control
MAC address of the remote control
Precautions for using the remote control

Connecting to TVs or External Displays via HDMI

Connecting the Camera to TVs or External Displays (HDMI)
Viewing Pictures on a TV (HDMI)

Using Field Sensor Data

Field Sensor
GPS: Precautions for use
GPS function, electronic compass
Before using GPS function (A-GPS data)
Using GPS
Recording and Saving Logs
Using Buffered and Saved Logs
Viewing Location Data

Shooting Modes and Default Settings

List of configurable shooting modes
Default Settings
Direct Button
Live Control
K Shooting Menus
n Video Menu
q Playback Menu
C Custom Menus
e Setup Menu

Memory Card Capacity

Number of still pictures
Memory card capacity: movies

Cautions

Water and shock resistance
Using the camera underwater
Batteries
Using your USB-AC adapter abroad

Information

Using Separately Sold Accessories
Cleaning and storing the camera
Shooting tips and information
Error codes
Specifications

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

TG-7 Instruction Manual

Introduction

Before You Begin
About This Manual
Names of parts

Preparation

Unpacking the Box Contents
Attaching the Strap
Inserting and Removing the Battery and Card
Charging the Battery
Turning the Camera On
Initial Setup
What to Do If You Can’t Read the Display

Shooting

Information displays while shooting
Shooting Still Pictures
Letting the camera choose the settings (AUTO mode)
Letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed (P: Program AE)
Choosing aperture (A: Aperture-Priority AE)
Shooting in scene mode (SCN mode)
Shooting at very close range (7 mode)
Matching settings to underwater scenes (6 mode)
Using Custom Modes (Custom Mode C1/C2)
Recording movies

Shooting Settings

Shooting settings

Direct Buttons

Settings accessible via Direct Buttons
Controlling exposure (Exposure Compensation)
Zoom (digital teleconverter)
Sequential shooting/using the self-timer
Shooting without a release time lag (Pro Capture shooting)
Using flash (flash photography)
Focus lock
Using the LED illuminator

Live Control

Settings accessible via Live Control
Processing options (Picture Mode)
Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO Sensitivity)
Adjusting color (white balance)
Selecting a focus mode (AF mode)
Setting the aspect ratio
Photo file and image size options (K Image quality)
Frame size, rate, and compression (n Movie Quality)
Reducing camera shake (Image stabilizer)
Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control)
Choosing how the camera measures brightness (Metering)
Automatic face detection (Face priority)
Using optional accessories (Accessory)

Playback

Information display during playback
Viewing photographs and movies
Finding pictures quickly (Index and Calendar Playback)
Zooming in (Close-up Playback)
Scrolling playback of panoramas
Selecting multiple pictures (Share Order Selected, 0, Erase Selected)
Deleting pictures (Erase)
Using functions during playback
Playing back voice memos (Play H) when the associated image is displayed
Retouching pictures (RAW Data Edit/JPEG Edit)
Editing movies (Movie Edit)
Selecting pictures for sharing (Share Order)
Protecting Pictures (0)
Adding audio to pictures (c)
Rotating pictures (Rotate)
Playback images automatically (C)
Combining pictures (Image Overlay)
Print order (DPOF)
Deleting pictures (Erase)

Menu Functions

Basic menu operations

Using Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 2

Shooting Menus 1 and 2
Restoring Default Settings (Reset)
Saving Settings (Assign to Custom Mode)
Processing options (Picture Mode)
Selecting the focusing area (AF Area)
Shooting automatically with a fixed interval (Interval Shooting)
Varying focus little by little over a series of pictures (Focus BKT)
Increasing depth of field (Focus Stacking Settings)
Date stamps (Date Stamp)
Picture + Sound

Using the Video Menu

The Video Menu

Using the Playback Menu

The Playback Menu
Automatically Rotating Portrait-Orientation Pictures for Playback (n)
Removing Protection from All Pictures (Reset Protect)
Cancelling a share order (Reset share Order)

Using the Setup Menu

The Setup Menu
Formatting the card (Card Setup)
Deleting all images (Card Setup)
Selecting a language

Using the Custom Menus

The Custom Menus
A AF/MF
B Disp/o/PC
C Exp/ISO
D A Custom
E X/WB/Color
F Record
G Field Sensor
H K Utility
Assist Manual Focus (MF Assist)
Adding information displays using the INFO button (G/Info Settings)
Viewing camera images on TV (HDMI)
Combinations of JPEG image sizes and compression rates (X Set)

Using the Construction Menus

Construction Menu
Cautions
Displaying the Construction Menu
[Construction] in SCN mode
Configuring an image size for the Construction Menu
[Displayed Grid] in the Construction Menu

Connecting the Camera to External Devices

Connecting to External Devices
Cautions for the use of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth^® functions
Disabling the Camera’s Wireless Functions

Connecting the Camera to a Smartphone

Connecting to Smartphones
Pairing the Camera and Smartphone
Wireless Connection Standby Setting for When the Camera Is On
Transferring images to a smartphone
Shooting remotely with a smartphone (Live View)
Shooting remotely with a smartphone (Remote Shutter)
Resetting wireless LAN/Bluetooth^® settings
Changing the password

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Copying Pictures to a Computer
Installing the PC software

Using the Remote Control

Names of parts
Connecting the camera and remote control
Shooting from the remote control
MAC address of the remote control
Precautions for using the remote control

Connecting to TVs or External Displays via HDMI

Connecting the Camera to TVs or External Displays (HDMI)
Viewing Pictures on a TV (HDMI)

Using Field Sensor Data

Field Sensor
GPS: Precautions for use
GPS function, electronic compass
Before using GPS function (A-GPS data)
Using GPS
Recording and Saving Logs
Using Buffered and Saved Logs
Viewing Location Data

Shooting Modes and Default Settings

List of configurable shooting modes
Default Settings
Direct Button
Live Control
K Shooting Menus
n Video Menu
q Playback Menu
C Custom Menus
e Setup Menu

Memory Card Capacity

Number of still pictures
Memory card capacity: movies

Cautions

Water and shock resistance
Using the camera underwater
Batteries
Using your USB-AC adapter abroad

Information

Using Separately Sold Accessories
Cleaning and storing the camera
Shooting tips and information
Error codes
Specifications

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

TG-7 Instruction Manual
Using the Video Menu

Using the Video Menu

The Video Menu

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