Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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11. Using the Wi-Fi function
When the Wi-Fi function is used, a record is saved in the history. You can register records 
as favorites.
Connecting from the history or f avorites allows you to easily connect with the same 
settings as the previous ones.
1Select the menu. (P53)
2Select [Select a destination from History] or 
[Select a destination from Favorite].
3Select item.
1Select the menu.  (P53)
2Select the item you want to register to favorites, and then pre ss 1.3Enter a registration name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P69.•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. A two-byte character  is treated as two 
characters.
Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones 
([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from  Favorite])
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]
[Select a destination from 
History] Connects with the same 
settings as the previous 
ones.
[Select a destination from 
Favorite]
Connects with settings 
registered as favorites.
Registering records as favorites
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [Select a destination 
from History]
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1Select the menu. (P53)
2Select the favorite item you want to edit, and then press  1.3Select the item.
•
Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] clears the history and the co ntents saved in [Select a 
destination from Favorite].
•When connecting to a network to which many PCs are connected by  using [Select a destination 
from History] or [Select a destination from Favorite], a connection attempt may fail because the 
previously-conn ected device will be identified from among many  devices.
If a connection attempt fails, reconnect by using [New Connection].
Editing the items registered to favorites
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [Select a destination 
from Favorite]
[Remove from Favorite] —
[Change the Order in 
Favorite]Select the destination.
[Change the Registered 
Name]•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering 
Te x t” section on  P69.•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. A two-byte 
character is treated as two characters.
Save frequently-used Wi-Fi connection settings as favorites
The number that can be saved in the history is limited.
We recommend that you save frequently-used Wi-Fi connection set tings by registering 
them as favorites.  (P291)
Checking the connection detail of a record or favorite
If [DISP.] is pressed when selecting an item in the history or  favorites, the detail of the 
connection can be displayed.
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When sending images, select the method for sending them after selecting [New 
Connection].
After the connection has been completed, settings for sending,  such as the image size for 
sending, can also be changed.
∫ Images that can be sent
¢1 Sending by [Send Images While Recording] is not available.
¢ 2 A motion picture recorded in [AVCHD] can be sent to [PC] if th e file size is 4 GB or smaller. It 
cannot be sent if the size is greater than 4 GB.
•Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.•Refer to the manual of the destination equipment or the web ser vice for more information on 
how to playback pictures.
About settings for sending images
DestinationJPEGRAWMP4¢ 1AVCHD¢1, 23D
[Smartphone] ±— ±——
[PC] ±±±±±
[Cloud Sync. Service] ±— ±— ±
[Web service] ±— ±— ±
[AV device] ±——— ±
[Printer]
¢ 1± ———— 
						

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A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every time you take it.
•Since the camera gives priority to recording, sending may take longer during the recording.
•When connected with [Send Images While Recording], [ ] is 
displayed on the recording screen, and [ ] is displayed while 
sending a file.
•If you turn off this unit or the Wi-Fi connection before sending is 
complete, unsent pictures will not be resent.
•You may not be able to delete files or use the playback menu 
while sending.
Not available in these cases:
•
Motion pictures cannot be sent.
Images can be selected and sent after recording.
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Details of the playback menu [Favorite] or [Print Set] settings  will not be sent.
Not available in these cases:
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Some images taken with a different camera may not be able to be  sent.•Images that have been modified or edited with a computer may no t be able to be sent.
Send Images While Recording
Send Images Stored in the Camera
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Pressing [DISP.] after completing a connection allows you to change the settings for 
sending such as the image size for sending.
¢ 1 Only available when the destination is set to [Web service].
¢ 2 Only available when the destination is set to [PC].
¢ 3 Only available when the destination is set to [Cloud Sync. Ser vice] or [Web service].
¢ 4 Only available when the destination is set to [Cloud Sync. Ser vice].
Changing the settings for sending images
[Size]Resize the image to send.
[Original]/[Auto]
¢
1/[Change]
•If you select [Auto], the image size is determined by the 
circumstances at the destination.
•You can select the image size for [Change] from [M], [S] or [VG A].
The aspect ratio does not change.
[File Format]¢ 2[JPG]/[RAWi JPG]/[RAW]
[Delete Location 
Data]¢3
Select whether to delete the location information from images b efore 
sending them.
[ON]: Delete the location information, then send.
[OFF]: Keep the location information and send.
•This operation only deletes the location information from the i mages 
that are set to be sent.
(The location information will not be deleted from the original  images 
stored in this unit.)
[Cloud Limit]¢ 4
You can select whether to send images when the Cloud Folder run s 
out of free space.
[ON]: Do not send images.
[OFF]: Delete images from the oldest ones, then send new images. 
						

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[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu
Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function.
The settings cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi.
Select the menu. (P53)
•
When [ON] is selected, you can also set up a connection by scan ning a QR code. (P255, 257)
•Refer to P282 for details.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P69.•If you are using the PC with standard settings, you do not need  to change the workgroup.
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > Desired item to be set
[Wi-Fi Password]
You can improve security by enabling password entry for a direc t 
connection to a smartphone.
[ON]:
Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID and 
password.
  (P255)[OFF]:
Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID.
 (P254)
[LUMIX CLUB]Acquires or changes the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID.
[PC Connection]
You can set the workgroup.
To send images to a PC, a connection to the same workgroup as 
the destination PC is required.
(The default setting is “WORKGROUP”.)
[Change Workgroup Name]:
Enter the workgroup of the connecting PC.
[Restore to Default]:
Restores the default state.
[Device Name]
You can change the name of this unit.
1Press [DISP.].2Enter the desired device name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P69.
•A maximum of 32 characters can be entered.
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•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P69.
•Make a copy of password.
If you forget the password, you can reset it with [Reset Wi-Fi  Settings] in the [Setup] menu, 
however other settings will also be reset. (excluding [LUMIX CL UB] )
•A “MAC Address” is a unique address that is used to identify ne twork equipment.•“IP address” refers to a number that identifies a PC connected to a network such as the 
Internet. Usually, the addresses for homes are automatically assigned by the DHCP function 
such as a wireless access point. (Example: 192.168.0.87)
¢ [Approved Regulations] is only available on the version DMC-GF7 P.
[Wi-Fi Function Lock]
To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by a 
third party and to protect saved personal information, it is 
recommended that you protect the Wi-Fi function with a 
password.
Setting a password will automatically display the password inpu t 
screen when the Wi-Fi function is used.
[Setup]:
Enter any 4-digit numbers as the password.
[Cancel]
[Network Address]Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit.
[Approved 
Regulations]¢Displays the certification number for radio regulations. 
						

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12.  Connecting to other equipment
Enjoying 3D pictures
Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional) to th e camera allows you to 
take 3D pictures for extra impact.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required.
1Attach the 3D interchangeable lens to the camera.
2Bring the subject into the frame and record by pressing the shu tter 
button fully.
•Focusing is not required when recording 3D pictures.•Still pictures recorded with the 3D interchangeable lens attach ed are saved in MPO 
format (3D).
•Up to approx. 1990 3D pictures can be recorded on a 8 GB card.
(When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3], and the quality is set  to [ ].)
•Read the operating instructions of the 3D interchangeable lens for details.
Not available in these cases:
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You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.•When a distance to the subject is 0.6 m (2.0 feet) to approximate ly 1 m (3.3 feet), horizontal 
disparity becomes too great, and you may not see the 3D effect  at the edges of the image.
Taking 3D pictures
To ensure that the 3D pictures can be safely viewed, pay attent ion to the 
following points when recording.
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Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.•The suggested minimum subject distance is 0.6 m (2.0 feet).•Be careful not to shake the camera while in a vehicle or walking.
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12. Connecting to other equipment
Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 
3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact.
It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by in serting an SD card into the 
3D compatible television with an SD card slot.
Preparations:
Set the [HDMI Mode] to [AUTO], [1080p] or [1080i].  (P65)
Set the [3D Playback] to [ ].  (P66)
Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI m icro cable 
and display the playback screen.  (P301)
•When [VIERA Link] is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to  a TV supporting VIERA Link, 
input of the TV will be switched a utomatically and playback screen will be displayed.
Refer to P303 for details.
•For the pictures recorded in 3D, [ ] will appear on the thumbnai l display at playback.
∫Playback in 3D by selecting only the still pictures recorded in  3D
Select [3D Play] in [Playback Mode] in the [Playback] menu.  (P229)
∫ Playback as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still picture s recorded in 3D
Select [3D] in [Slide Show] in the [Playback] menu.  (P227)
∫ Switch the playback method for th e still pictures recorded in 3D
1Select the picture recorded in 3D.2Select [2D/3D Settings] on the [Playback] menu.  (P53)
•Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D ( conventional image), or it will 
switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.
•If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when play ing back pictures recorded 
in 3D, set to 2D.
•A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching pl ayback back and forth from 3D 
to 2D pictures.
•When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few secon ds for playback to start. After 
playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reapp ear.
•When viewing 3D pictures, your eyes may become tired if you are  too close to the television 
screen.
•If your television does not switch to a 3D picture, make the ne cessary settings on the TV.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.)
•3D pictures can be saved to your computer or Panasonic devices.  (P305 , 310)
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∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording
When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional), the following 
feature will be disabled:
(Recording functions)
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Panorama Shot Mode
•[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night S hot] (Scene Guide Mode)•[Rough Monochrome]/[Impressive Art]/[High Dynamic]/[Toy Effect] /[Toy Pop]/[Star Filter]/[One 
Point Color]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
•Defocus control function
¢ 1 The motion picture button and the [Motion Picture] menu will b e unavailable or unusable.
([Rec] menu)
•[Simultaneous record w/o filter] in [Filter Settings]/[Picture Size]¢2/[Quality]¢3/[Focus Mode]/
[SH] of [Burst Rate]/[i.Dynamic]/[i.Resolution]/[iHandheld Night Shot]/[iHDR]/[HDR]/[Multi Exp.]/
[Panorama Direction]/[EFC] of [Shutter Type]/[Red-Eye Removal]/ [Shading Comp.]/[Ex. Tele 
Conv.]/[Digital Zoom]/[Stabilizer]
¢ 2 The setting is fixed as shown below.
¢ 3 When attaching 3D interchangeable lens, the following icons ar e displayed.
([Custom] menu)
•[AF/AE Lock]/[Quick AF]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/[Pinpoint AF Display]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[Focus/
Release Priority]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Assist Display]/[MF G uide]/[Rec Area]/[Remaining 
Disp.]/[Video Button]/[Power Zoom Lens]/[Lens w/o Focus Ring]/[ Touch AF] in [Touch Settings]
∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D picture playback
During the 3D playback of 3D pictures on a 3D-compatible TV, the following functions are 
disabled.
([Playback] menu)
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[Location Logging] /[Clear Retouch]/[Title Edit]/[Text Stamp]/[V ideo Divide]/[Time Lapse Video]/
[Stop Motion Video]/[Resize]/[Cropping]/[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] /[Favorite]/[Print Set]/[Protect]/
[Face Rec Edit]/[Picture Sort]/[Delete Confirmation]
Functions that cannot be used on 3D pictures
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Auto Focus/Manual Focus operation•Aperture setting•Zoom operation•Recording motion pictures¢ 1
Aspect ratioPicture sizeAspect ratioPicture size
[4:3] 1824k1368[16:9] 1824k1024
[3:2] 1824k1216[1:1] 1712k1712
[] 
([3D+Fine]) Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.
[] 
([3D+Standard]) Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.
•[Highlight] ([Custom] menu)•Playback Zoom