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12. Using the Wi-Fi function
∫This unit is compatible with NFC
Using the NFC “ Near Field Communication ” function, you 
can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection 
between this camera and the smartphone.
∫ About the Wi-Fi connection lamp
∫ About the [Wi-Fi] button
Pressing and holding [Wi-Fi] before connecting to Wi-Fi 
(When connecting to a smartphone)
•
The information required for connecting the smartphone to this 
unit (QR code, SSID and password) is displayed.  (P255)
Pressing [Wi-Fi] before connecting to Wi-Fi
•Following items can be selected.
•This owner’s manual describes the procedure for [New Connection].
Compatible models
This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 
2.3.3 or higher). (excluding some models)
•
For information on the operation and settings of NFC-compatible smartphones, refer to the 
operating instructions of your device.
Lit blue: The Wi-Fi connection is on standby
Blinking blue: Sending/receiving data through the Wi-Fi 
connection
[Wi-Fi]/[Fn2] button can be used  in two ways, as [Wi-Fi] or 
as [Fn2] (function 2).
At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Wi-Fi].
•
Refer to  P44 for details about the function button.
[New Connection]
[Select a destination from 
History]  (P292)
[Select a destination from 
Favorite]  (P292) 
						

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What you can do with the [Wi-Fi] button when connected to Wi-Fi
•Following items can be selected.
¢ This is not displayed when the destination of [Remote Shooting & View], [Playback on TV] or 
[Send Images Stored in the Camera]  is set to [Printer] .
∫ Describing method
When you see a step that says, “Select [Select a destination 
from History].” or a similar st ep, press the cursor buttons to 
select [Select a destination from History], and press [MENU/
SET].
•
The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection.•Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a wireless 
access point.
•We strongly recommend that you set an encryption to maintain information security.•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery when sending images.
•When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or 
the connection may be disrupted.
(A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.)
•When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be incurred 
depending on the details of your contract.
•Pictures may not be completely sent depending on radio wave conditions. If the connection is 
terminated while sending pictures, pictures with missing sections may be sent.
•Do not remove the memory card or battery or move to an area without any reception 
while sending images.
•The monitor display may become distorted for an instant while connected to the service, 
however this will not affect the image being sent.
[Terminate the Connection] Terminates the Wi-Fi connection.
[Change the Destination]Terminates the Wi-Fi connection, and allows you to 
select a different Wi-Fi connection.
[Change Settings for Sending 
Images]¢Refer to P296 for details.
[Register the Current Destination 
to Favorite]Registering the current connection destination or the 
connection method, you can easily connect with the 
same connection method next time.
[Network Address]
Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit. 
						

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What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
This owner’s manual refers to both smartphones and tablets as “smartphones” from this 
point on unless noted otherwise.
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
Recording with a smartphone.
Playing back images in the camera
Saving images stored in the camera.
Sending images to an SNS.
Writing location information on images stored in the camera
P254
Easy connection, easy 
transfer
You can use easily by pressing and 
holding [Wi-Fi] or by using the NFC 
function.
Displaying pictures on a TVP268
Printing WirelesslyP269
When sending images to AV device
You can send pictures and motion pictures to AV devices in your 
house (home AV devices). P270
When sending images to PCP273
Using Web services
You can send pictures and motion pictures to an SNS, etc. via 
“LUMIX CLUB”.
By using [Cloud Sync. Service], 
you can receive pictures and 
motion pictures on a PC or smartphone. P277 
						

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Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
You can remotely operate the camera using a 
smartphone.
You need to install “ Panasonic Image App ” (referred to 
as “ Image App ” from this point on )  on your 
smartphone.
The “ Image App ” is an application provided by Panasonic.
•
OS (As of June 2014)
•Use the latest version.•Read the [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for further details on how to operate.
•The screen differs depending on the OS.•The screens and procedures described from this point on are those at the time when the model 
first became available for purchase. The screens and procedures may change with version 
updates.
•The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being 
used.
For information on the “ Image App ”, refer to the support site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Image App ”
App for AndroidTM:Android 2.3.3 or higher¢
App for iOS:iOS 5.0 or higher
¢ Connecting to this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct] requires  Android OS 4.0 or higher and Wi-Fi 
Direct
TM support.
1Connect the smartphone to a network.
2(Android) Select “Google PlayTM Store”.
(iOS) Select “App Store
SM”.
3Enter “ Panasonic Image App ” or “LUMIX” into the search box.
4Select “ Panasonic Image App ”   and install it. 
						

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A connection can be easily established by pressing and holding [Wi-Fi] or by using the 
NFC function.
1Press and hold [Wi-Fi].
•The information required for connecting the smartphone to 
this unit (QR code, SSID and password) is displayed.
•The same screen can be displayed by selecting the 
following menu items.
A SSID and password
B QR code
•To change the connection method, press [DISP.], and then select the connection method.
2Operate the smartphone.
•Once the connection is complete, the image from the camera will be displayed on the 
screen of the smartphone. 
(After this operation, it may take a while for the connection to be completed.)
•The connection method differs according to your smartphone.
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
Preparations:
•
Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P254)
>[New Connection]  > [Remote 
Shooting & View]
AB
Wi-Fi 
						

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If you are using an iOS device
When scanning the QR code to set up a connection
(If you are reconnecting the camera, steps  1 to  5 are not required)
1 Start “ Image App ”.  (P254)
2 Select [QR code], and then select [OK] .
3 Using “ Image App ”, scan the QR code displayed 
on the screen of the camera.
•
If you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR 
code will be enlarged. When it is difficult to scan 
the QR code, try enlarging it.
(If the scanning is not successful, move the 
camera and the smartphone further away from 
each other and try again or use a connection method other than the QR code 
method.)
4Install the profile of “IMAGE APP ”.
•A message will be displayed on the browser.
•If the smartphone is locked with a passcode, enter the 
passcode to unlock the smartphone.
5Press the home button to close the browser.
6 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone.
7 Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the 
camera.
8 Return to the home screen, and then start “ Image 
App ”.  (P254)
IMAGE APPPanasonic Corporation
Wi-FiWi-Fi
0123456789ABC
Wi-Fi
0123456789ABC 
						

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When using an SSID and password to set up a connection
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone.
2 Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the 
camera.
3 Enter the password displayed on the screen of the 
camera. 
(Only when connecting for the first time)
4 Start “ Image App ”.  (P254)
If you are using an Android device
When scanning the QR code to set up a connection
1Start “ Image App ”.  (P254)
2 Select [QR code].
3 Using “ Image App ”, scan the QR code displayed 
on the screen of the camera.
•
If you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR 
code will be enlarged. When it is difficult to scan 
the QR code, try enlarging it.
(If the scanning is not successful, move the 
camera and the smartphone further away from 
each other and try again or use a connection 
method other than the QR code method.)
When using an SSID and password to set up a connection
1 Start “ Image App ”.  (P254)
2 Select [Wi-Fi].
3 Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the 
camera.
4 Enter the password displayed on the screen of 
the camera. 
(Only when connecting for the first time)
•
If you mark the box that enables the smartphone to display the password, you 
can see the password as you enter it.
Wi-Fi
0123456789ABC 
						

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∫Changing the connection method
To change the connection method,  press [DISP.], and then select the connection method.
When connecting with [Via Network]:
1Select [Via Network].
•Follow the connection procedure described on  P289 to connect the camera to a wireless 
access point.
2Turn on the Wi-Fi function.3Connect the smartphone to the wireless access point to which the camera is 
connected.
4Start “ Image App ”.  (P254)
When connecting with [WPS Connection]
¢ in [Direct]:
1Select [Direct].
•Follow the connection procedure described on  P291 to connect the camera to the 
smartphone.
2Start “ Image App ”.  (P254)
¢WPS is a function that allows you to easily set up a connection with a wireless LAN device 
and make security-related settings. To check whether your smartphone supports the 
function, refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone.
∫Terminating the connection
After use, terminate the connection to the smartphone.
1Press [Wi-Fi] on the camera.  (P252)2On the smartphone, close “ Image App ”.
On the camera
On your smartphone/tablet
On the camera
On your smartphone/tablet
(If you are using an iOS device)
On the screen of “ Image App ”, press the home button to close the app.
(If you are using an Android device)On the screen of “ Image App ”, press the return button twice to close the app. 
						

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Using the NFC “ Near Field Communication ” function, you can easily transfer data 
necessary for a Wi-Fi connection bet ween this camera and the smartphone.
1Launch “ Image App ” on the smartphone.2While  [ ]  is displayed on the screen of 
the smartphone, touch the smartphone to 
[ ] of  the camera.
3When the connection confirmation screen 
is displayed on the camera, select [Yes].
4Touch the smartphone to [ ] of the 
camera again.
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St e ps  3 through 4 are not required from the 
second time on.
•It may take time to complete the connection.
•When the smartphone has connected, an image 
of this camera will be displayed on the 
smartphone.
•The connected smartphone is registered to this 
camera.
•If a connection attempt by touching fails, restart 
the “ Image App ”, and then display the screen in step 
1 again.•If a connection is established  during single picture playback, the picture will be transferred 
to the smartphone.  (P262)
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet by using the NFC function
∫ Compatible models
This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 
2.3.3 or higher). (excluding some models)
Preparation:
(On the camera)
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Set [NFC Operation] to [ON].  (P297)(On your smartphone)
•Check that your smartphone is a compatible 
model.
•Turn on the Wi-Fi function.•Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P254) 
						

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•You can register up to 20 smartphones. When the number exceeds 20, registrations will be 
deleted, starting from the oldest touched one.
•Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] will  delete the smartphone registration.•If the camera is not recognized even when touching the smartphone, change positions and try 
again.
•Do not touch the smartphone to this camera strongly.•For information on the operation and settings of NFC-compatible smartphones, refer to the 
operating instructions of your device.
•If there is a metal object between this camera and the smartphone, reading may fail. Also, 
putting a sticker around the NFC area may deteriorate the communication performance.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording motion pictures
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–[Multi Exp.]
1Connect to a smartphone. (P255)
2Operate the smartphone.
Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
1Select [ ].
2 Record an image.
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The recorded images are saved in the camera.
•Some settings are not available.
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