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[Digital Zoom]Increases the Tele effect.
The higher the level of magnification, the greater the 
degradation in image quality. P223
[Flkr Decrease]
The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or 
striping in the motion picture.
P250
[Silent Operation]Enables touch operations to allow silent use while 
recording motion pictures. P120
[Mic Level Disp.]
Display the microphone level on the recording screen. P250
[Mic Level Adj.]Adjust the sound input level to 4 different levels. P250
[Wind Noise Canceller]This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in 
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[Custom]
[Cust.Set Mem.]Registers the current camera settings as custom set. P121
[Silent Mode]Disables operational sounds and output of light at once. P206
[AF/AE Lock]Sets the fixed content for focusing and exposure when the 
AF/AE lock is on.
P166
[AF/AE Lock Hold]This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when 
taking a picture with fixed focus or exposure. P166
[Shutter AF]Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway. P155
[Half Press Release]
The shutter will immediately fire when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. P155
[Quick AF]
Speeds up the focusing that takes place when you press 
the shutter button. P155
[Eye Sensor AF]The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the eye 
sensor is active.
P45
[Pinpoint AF Time]Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway with Auto Focus Mode 
set to [ ]. P152
[Pinpoint AF Display]
Sets whether to display the assist screen that appears 
when Auto Focus Mode is set to  [ ] in a window or full 
screen. P152
[AF Assist Lamp]AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter 
button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera 
to focus when recording in low light conditions.
P156
[Direct Focus Area]
Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button 
when recording. P150,
P161
[Focus/Release Priority] It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of focus. P157
[AF+MF]You can set the focus manually after the automatic focus 
has finished. P157
[MF Assist]
Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged screen). P163
[MF Assist Display]Sets whether MF Assist (enlarged screen) will appear in a 
windowed screen display or in a full screen display. P160
[MF Guide]When you set the focus manually, an MF guide that allows 
you to check the direction to achieve focus is displayed.
P163
[Peaking]In-focus portions are highlighted when focus is being 
adjusted manually.
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[Histogram]This allows you to set either to display or not display the 
histogram. P55
[Guide Line]
This will set the pattern of 
guide lines displayed when 
taking a picture. P55
[Center Marker]
Displays [+], which indicates the center of the recording 
screen. P213
[Highlight]When the Auto Review function is activated or when 
playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in 
black and white. P58
[Zebra Pattern]
Indicates parts that may be whited out through 
overexposure in a zebra pattern. P213
[Monochrome Live 
View]You can display the recording screen in black and white.
P214
[Constant Preview]You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and 
shutter speed on the recording screen in Manual Exposure 
Mode. P101
[Expo.Meter]
Set whether or not to display the exposure meter. P95
[LVF Disp.Style]This will set the display style of the viewfinder. P53
[Monitor Disp. Style]This will set the display style of the monitor. P54
[Monitor Info. Disp.]Display the recording information screen. P55
[Rec Area]This changes the angle of view during motion picture 
recording and still picture recording. P238 
						

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[Remaining Disp.]This will switch display betwe
en the number of recordable 
pictures and available recording time. P35
[Auto Review]
Displays a picture immediately after it is taken. P47
[Fn Button Set]You can assign various recording and other functions to 
the function button. P70
[Q.MENU]
Switch the setting method of Quick Menu. P67
[Dial Set.]Changes the operation methods of the front dial and rear 
dial. P51
[Video Button]
Enables/disables the motion picture button. P238
[Power Zoom Lens]Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an 
interchangeable lens that is compatible with power zoom 
(electrically operated zoom).
P224
[Eye Sensor]
Setting the eye sensor sensitivity and the method for 
switching between the monitor and viewfinder.
P45
[Touch Settings]
Enables/disables the Touch operation. P60
[Touch Scroll]This allows you to set the speed of continuously forwarding 
or rewinding pictures using touch operation.
P252
[Menu Guide]Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set 
to  .
P108
[Shoot w/o Lens]Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no 
lens is attached to the main body. P37 
						

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[Setup]
[Clock Set]Setting Date/Time. P40
[World Time]Sets the times for the region where you live and your 
holiday destination. P74
[Travel Date]Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the 
name of the travel destination can be set. P75
[Wi-Fi]
Configure the each setting for Wi-Fi functions. P330
[Beep]This allows you to set the volume for electronic sound and 
the electronic shutter sound. P76
[Live View Mode]
Set the frame rate of the recording screen (Live View 
screen). P76
[Monitor Display]/
[Viewfinder]Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the Monitor/
viewfinder is adjusted.
P77
[Monitor Luminance]Set the monitor brightness to suit the amount of 
surrounding light.
P77
[Economy]The unit can be set up to prevent unnecessary battery 
consumption.
P78
[USB Mode]Sets the communication method when connecting using 
the USB connection cable (supplied). P79
[TV Connection]
This sets how the unit connects to a television etc. P80
[Menu Resume]Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each 
menu. P81
[Menu Background]
Set the background color for the menu screen. P81
[Menu Information]Descriptions of menu items or their settings are displayed 
on the menu screen. P82
[Language]
Set the language displayed on the screen. P82
[Version Disp.]This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens 
to be checked. P82 
						

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[Self Timer Auto Off]Set this item to cancel the self-timer when you turn off the 
camera. P82
[No.Reset]
Returns the image file number to 0001. P82
[Reset]The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the 
default. P82
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default 
settings.
(Excluding [LUMIX CLUB] ) P83
[Pixel Refresh]
It will perform optimization of imaging device and image 
processing.
P83
[Sensor Cleaning]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have 
affixed to the front of the imaging device is performed. P83
[Format]
The card is formatted. P33 
						

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[Playback]
[2D/3D Settings]Switches the playback method for 3D images. P262
[Slide Show]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in order. P262
[Playback Mode]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back only 
particular images.
P264
[Location Logging]You can write location information (longitude/latitude) on 
images sent from the smartphone. P265
[RAW Processing]You can convert the pictures taken in the RAW format into 
the JPEG format on the camera. P266
[Clear Retouch]
You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the pictures 
taken. P269
[Title Edit]
Input texts (comments) on the recorded pictures. P271
[Text Stamp]You can stamp recording information on recorded images. P271
[Video Divide]Splits the recorded motion picture in two. P274
[Time Lapse Video]Creates a motion picture from
 a set of group pictures 
recorded with the [Time Lapse Shot]. P275
[Stop Motion Video]Creates a motion picture from the Stop Motion Animation 
group. P275
[Resize]
Reduces the image size (number of pixels). P276
[Cropping]Crops the recorded image. P278
[Rotate]Rotate pictures manually in 90 o steps. P279
[Rotate Disp.]This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they 
were recorded holding the camera vertically. P279
[Favorite]Marks can be added to images, and images can be set as 
favorites. P280
[Print Set]
Sets the images for printing and the number of prints. P281
[Protect]Protects images to prevent deletion by mistake. P282
[Face Rec Edit]Removes or changes information relating to personal 
identity. P283
[Picture Sort]Sets the display order of the images you play back on the 
camera. P283
[Delete Confirmation]This sets which option, [Yes] or [No], will be highlighted firs
t 
when the confirmation screen for deleting a picture is 
displayed. P284 
						

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P378 to P393) .
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The battery is exhausted. > Charge the battery.
•If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.  (P78)
•[Economy] is enabled. (P78)•Is the linked operation of VIERA Link enabled?
> If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].  (P81)
•Insert the battery securely all the way in. (P31)
•Is the drive mode set to [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst])? When [ ] ([4K Pre- Burst]) is selected, the 
battery drains faster. > Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording.
•Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time?
The battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.  (P78)
•When the drive mode is set to [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), the camera t emperature rises. In some 
cases, the camera may display [ ], switch to [ ] ([4K Burst]) and  stop the recording to 
protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.
•Is the subject focused? > Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [FOCUS] ? (P157)
You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into foc us.
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting  [Reset] (P82) on the 
[Setup] menu.
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
This unit is turned off automatically.
Card/battery door does not close.
The battery becomes flat too quickly.
Recording
Taking pictures is not possible.
The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter butto n is pressed. 
						

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•Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with fingerprints or similar.
> If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe t he lens surface with a soft, dry 
cloth.
> Refer to  P395 when the image sensor gets dirty.
•Check that the exposure is correctly compensated.  (P167)
•Is the AE Lock (P165) applied incorrectly?
•Cancel the following settings:–Burst/Auto Bracket/[ ] of the self-timer  (P174)
–White Balance Bracket (P132)
•The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.  (P46)
•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightl y.  (P217)•Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEAS E]? (P157)•Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]?  (P155)
•Is the AF Lock (P165) applied incorrectly?
•The shutter speed will become slower and the Image Stabilizer f unction may not work properly 
when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when tak ing pictures. (P42)
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P195) when taking pictures with a slow 
shutter speed.
•When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter,  the subject may appear 
distorted on the picture.  (P172)
•Is there any memory remaining on the card?
The recorded picture is whitish.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Image Stabilizer is not effective.
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•Try the following:> Take pictures in bright places.
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity.  (P168)
> Increase the setting for [Noise Reduction] in [Photo Style] or  lower the setting for each of 
the items other than [Noise Reduction].  (P124)
> Set the [Long Shtr NR]  to [ON].   (P138)
•Is the [Picture Size] (P133) or the [Quality]  (P134) set low?
•Is the [Digital Zoom] set?  (P223)
•If you record a moving subject when using the electronic shutte r or recording motion picture or 
a 4K photo, the subject may appear distorted on the picture. Th is is characteristic of MOS 
sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not  a malfunction.
•This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera ’s 
pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
•Are you taking pictures with the electronic shutter?  (P172)
> When using the electronic shutter, lowering the shutter speed m ay 
reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
•If noticeable flicker or striping is seen under lighting such a s a fluorescent or LED lighting fixture 
when recording motion pictures, y ou can reduce the flicker or striping by setting up 
[Flkr Decrease]  (P250) and fixing the shutter speed. It is possible to select a shutt er speed from 
[1/50], [1/60], [1/100], or [1/120]. You can set the shutter sp eed manually in the Creative Video 
Mode.  (P119)
•Stripes may appear in high ISO sensitivity or depending on the  lens you use.
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity.  (P168)
•When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc.,  increasing the shutter speed 
may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are  a result of the characteristics 
of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
•When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or record ing under fluorescent lighting, 
LED lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting, etc., the  colors and screen brightness may 
change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
The recorded picture looks rough.
Noise appears on the picture.
The subject appears distorted on the picture.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluoresce nt lighting and 
LED lighting fixture.
Stripes appear in high ISO sensitivity.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different  from the actual 
scene.