Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual

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10. Using the Wi-Fi function
You can select the method for connecting to a wireless 
access point.
¢WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure 
the settings related to the connection and security of wireless  
LAN devices.
To check if the wireless access point you are using is 
compatible with WPS, refer to the manual of the wireless 
access point.
Connecting via a wireless access point (via the network)
[WPS (Push-Button)] Save push button type wireless access point that is compatible 
with 
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
TM with a WPS mark.
Press the wireless access point 
WPS button until it switches to WPS 
mode.
• Refer to the wireless access point 
instruction manual for details. e.g.:
[WPS (PIN code)]
Save PIN code type wireless access point that is compatible wit
h 
Wi-Fi Protected Setup with a WPS mark.
1On the camera screen, select the wireless access 
point you are connecting to.
2Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera screen 
into the wireless access point.
3Press [MENU/SET] of the camera.• Refer to the wireless access point instruction manual for 
details.
[From List] Select this option when you are not sure about the WPS 
compatibility, or when you want to search for and connect to a 
wireless access point. 
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Search for available wireless access points.• Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted.
• When connecting by [Manual Inpu t], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the 
wireless access point you are using.
1Select the wireless access point you are connecting 
to.
• Pressing [DISP. ]  will search for a wireless access point  again.
• If no wireless access point is found, refer to “When  connecting with [Manual Input]” on  P292.
2(If network authentication is encrypted)
Enter the encryption key.
• For information on how to enter characters, refer to  P59.
∫When connecting with [Manual Input]1On the screen displayed in step 1 of “If you are not sure about the WPS 
compatibility (connecting by [From List])”, select [Manual Inpu t].
2Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting  to, then select 
[Set].
• For information on how to enter characters, refer to  P59.
3Select the network authentication type.• For information on network authentication, see the manual of t he wireless access point.
4Select the encryption type.• The type of settings that can be changed may vary depending on  the details of network 
authentication settings.
5(When an option other than [No Encryption] is selected)
Enter the encryption key.
If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List])
Network authentication typeEncryption types that can be set
[WPA2-PSK] [TKIP]/[AES]
[WPA-PSK][TKIP]/[AES]
[Common Key][WEP]
[Open][No Encryption]/[WEP] 
						

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You can select the method for connecting to the device you 
are using.
Select the connection method supported by your device.
• Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settin gs when saving a wireless 
access point.
• If no connection can be established, the wireless access point ’s radio waves may be too 
weak.
Refer to “Message Display”  (P325) and “Troubleshooting”  (P327) for details.
• Depending on your environment, transmission speed between the  camera and wireless 
access point may decrease. In addition, the wireless access point may not be available for 
use.
Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)
[WPS Connection] [WPS (Push-Button)]
1On the camera, select [WPS (Push-Button)].
2Set the device to WPS mode.• You can wait longer for a connection by pressing [DISP.] on th
is 
unit.
[WPS (PIN code)]
1On the camera, select [WPS (PIN code)].
2Enter the PIN code of the device into this camera.
[Manual Connection]
Enter the SSID and password into 
the device. The SSID and 
password are displayed on the 
connection waiting screen of this 
unit.
• If the destination is set to  [Smartphone], the password is not 
displayed. Select the SSID to establish a connection.  (P263)
• Please also refer to the operating instructions of the device  to be connected. 
						

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When the Wi-Fi function is used, a record is saved in the history. You can register records 
as favorites. Using the history  or favorites list, you can easily connect with the same 
settings as used previously.
Check to see if the Wi-Fi settings of the device to connect to  are the same as used 
previously.
• If the settings of the device to connect to have been changed,  it may not be possible to connect 
to the device.
1Select the menu. (P51)
2Select [Select a destination from History] or 
[Select a destination from Favorite].
3Select item.
• If the device you want to connect to (smartphone, etc.) is  connected to a wireless access point other than the 
camera, you cannot connect the device to the camera 
using [Direct]. Change the Wi-Fi settings of the device 
you want to connect to so that the access point to be 
used is set to the camera.
You can also select [New Connection] and reconnect the devices.  (P263)
1Select the menu.  (P51)
2Select the history you want to register to favorites, and then  press 1.3Enter a registration name.• For information on how to enter characters, refer to  P59.
• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. A two-byte characte r 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]
MENU
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1Select the menu. (P51)
2Select the favorite history you want to edit, and then press  1.
Editing the history 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 information on how to enter characters, refer to 
P59.
• 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.  (P294)
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.
• Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] clears the history and the c ontents saved in [Select a 
destination from Favorite].
• When connecting to a network to which many PCs are connected b y using [Select a 
destination from History] or [Select a destination from Favorit e], a connection attempt may fail 
because the previous ly-connected device will be identified from  among many devices.
If a connection attempt fails, reconnect by using [New Connecti on].
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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. (P51)
• When [ON] is selected, you can also set up a connection by sca nning a QR code. (P264)
• For information on how to enter characters, refer to  P59.
• If you are using the PC with standard settings, you do not nee d to change the workgroup.
> [Setup] >  [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup]
[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.  (P264)
[OFF]:
Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID.  (P263)
[LUMIX CLUB]Acquires or changes the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID. (P286)
[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 (SSID) of this unit.
1Press [DISP.].2Enter the desired device name.• For information on how to enter characters, refer to  P59.
• A maximum of 32 characters can be entered.
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• For information on how to enter characters, refer to P59.
• 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 n etwork 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 as signed by the DHCP function 
such as a wireless access point. (Example: 192.168.0.87)
[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 
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11.  Connecting to other equipment
Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 
4K motion pictures on your PC or recorder
∫ Playing Back on a TV Screen
By connecting the camera to a TV that supports motion pictures  in 
4K and playing back motion pictures recorded with their size se t to 
[4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality],  you can enjoy finely-detailed m otion 
pictures in 4K. Even though the output resolution will be lower , you 
can also play them back by connecting the camera to a TV that d oes not support motion 
pictures in 4K.
• To play back motion pictures recorded with [System Frequency]  set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)] and 
the recording frame rate set to 24p in [Rec Quality], set [HDMI  Mode (Play)] to [AUTO].
For settings other than [AUTO], it cannot output at 24 frames/s econd.
Connect the camera and a 4K-compatible TV with an HDMI micro ca ble, 
and display the playback screen.  (P300)
• When [VIERA Link] is set to [ON] and the camera is connected t o a TV supporting VIERA Link, 
input of the TV will be switched a utomatically and playback screen will be displayed. (P302)
• When [System Frequency] is set to a broadcasting system differ ent 
from that of your region, images may not be played back correct ly.
• When you have motion pictures recorded with [Rec Format] set to  [MP4] and their size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality], you can also  play 
them back by inserting the card into the SD card slot of a TV t hat 
supports motion pictures in 4K.
• Read the operating instructions for the TV.
Watching motion pictures in 4K
Preparation: If the size is [4K], set [HDMI Mode (Play)]  (P233) to [AUTO] or [4K].
If the size is [C4K], set [HDMI Mode (Play)]  (P233) to [AUTO] or [C4K]. 
						

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∫Watching on a PC
To play back motion pictures recorded with [Rec Quality] of [4K ] or [C4K] on a 
PC, use the software “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”  (P304)
• To play back and edit motion pictures in 4K, you need a high-performance PC 
environment.
• Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF).
∫ Storing on a PC
Refer to  P303 for details.
∫ Storing on a Hard Disk or DVD
You can dub 4K motion pictures to a hard disk using a Panasonic  recorder that supports 
the transfer of 4K motion pictures. Please note that they canno t be dubbed to Blu-ray discs 
or DVDs using a Panasonic reco rder. (As of September 2016)
You can use the software “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”  (P304) to convert the file size of a motion 
picture to a smaller size or copy it to a DVD.
• Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF).
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Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the 
HDMI micro cable.
Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
1Connect the camera and a TV.
• Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight  holding onto the plug.
(It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal  if it is plugged in obliquely 
or in wrong direction.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cau se malfunction.
2Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connector in u se.
3Turn the camera on and then press [(].
A HDMI socket (on the TV)
B HDMI micro cable C
[HDMI] socket (on the camera)
• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work .
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 f eet) long)
• Check the [HDMI Mode (Play)].  (P233)
• To play back motion pictures recorded with [System Frequency]  set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)] 
and the recording frame rate set to 24p in [Rec Quality], set [ HDMI Mode (Play)] to [AUTO].
For settings other than [AUTO], it cannot output at 24 frames/s econd.
• No picture is displayed on the screen of this unit.
HDMI