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11. Connecting to other equipment
∫Print Settings
Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and 
printing it” and in step 
3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedu res.
• When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout wh ich is not supported by the 
camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [ {] and then set the paper size or the layout on 
the printer.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printe r. )
• If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot  be printed on the picture.
• Depending on the printer, the date print settings of the print er may take precedence so check if 
this is the case.
[Print with Date] Sets date printing.
[Num.of prints]Sets the number of pictures to be printed (up to 999 pictures).
[Paper Size]Sets the paper size.
[Page Layout]Sets whether or not to add borders and how many pictures to be 
printed on each sheet of paper.
• The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when
 the [¥] indication lights 
orange during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the 
printer.
• If the number of prints is high, the pictures may be printed s everal times. In this case, the 
remaining number of prints indicated may differ from the number  set.
• Only pictures taken in JPEG format can be printed. Those taken  in RAW will use the JPEG 
pictures that were simultaneously created. If an equivalent JPE G picture is not available, no 
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Optional accessories
• Some optional accessories may not be available in some countri es.
After attaching the flash (DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L:  optional), the 
effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s  built in flash.
Preparations:
• Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash.
• To change the settings for external flashes on the camera, ref er to P150 .
• Refer to  P155 about the settings for the wireless flash.
External Flash (optional)
Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe .
Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction 
indicated by arrow 2
 while pressing it in the direction 
indicated by arrow  1
.
• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
When using other commercially available external flashes withou t 
communication functions with the camera
• It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash. If  you want to use the external flash 
in Auto Mode, use an external flash that allows you to set the  aperture value and the ISO 
sensitivity to match the settings on the camera.
• Set to Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode on th e camera and then set the 
same aperture value and ISO sensitivity on the external flash.  (The exposure cannot be 
compensated adequately due to the change on the aperture value  in Shutter-Priority AE 
Mode and the external flash cannot control the light adequately  in Program AE Mode 
because the aperture value cannot be fixed.) 
						

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Using a stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or stereo 
microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record sounds with 
quality superior to those recorded with the built-in microphone .
Using the stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional), you 
can switch between the gun (ultra-directional) recording and th e 
wide range stereo recording.
Preparations:
• Close the built-in flash, and then turn this unit off.
• Remove the hot shoe cover that is attached to the camera.  (P312)
∫Setting the range within which the stereo shotgun microphone (D MW-MS2: 
optional) will record sounds
1Attach the dedicated stereo shotgun microphone to this unit, and then turn this 
unit on.
2Select the menu.  (P51)
• The menu items are displayed only when the stereo shotgun micr ophone is connected.
• When an external flash is attached, the following functions are available in addition to the 
functions available with the built-in flash. – Aperture Bracket
– Focus Bracket
• You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO  sensitivity on the camera even 
when attaching the external flash.
• If you record at close range with a wide angle, light from the  flash may be blocked by the lens, 
darkening the lower part of the screen.
• Do not use commercially available external flashes with high-v oltage synchro terminals, 
reverse polarity or functions that enable them to communicate w ith the camera. Doing so may 
cause the camera to malfunction or operate incorrectly.
• When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the extern al flash because it may detach 
from the camera.
• Read the operating instructions of the external flash for deta ils.
External Microphone (optional)
> [Motion Picture]  > [Special Mic.]
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3(When [MANUAL] is selected)
Press 2/1  to select a range, and press [MENU/SET].
∫ Reducing the operating sound of the lens when using an external microphone
When an external microphone is in  use, this function reduces various types of noise that 
gets recorded into motion pictures, such as the operating sound  of the lens.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
• This item is available only whe n using an external microphone.
• When this function is used, the sound quality may differ from  that during normal operation.
∫Reducing the wind noise when using an external microphone
The camera will effectively reduce the wind noise when recordin g sound with an external 
microphone.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
• This item is available only whe n using an external microphone.
• Setting [Wind Cut] may alter the usual sound quality.
[STEREO]Allows stereo recording of sound over a wide area.
[LENS AUTO]Allows recording within the range that is set automatically acc ording 
to the angle of view of the lens.
[SHOTGUN]Allows recording from one direction by shutting out background  and 
surrounding noise.
[S. SHOTGUN]Allows recording within the range even narrower than that of 
[SHOTGUN].
[MANUAL]Allows recording within the range you set manually.
> [Motion Picture]  > [Noise Reduction for Ext. Mic]
> [Motion Picture]  > [Wind Cut]
• While the external microphone is connected, [ ] is displayed on  the screen.
• When the external microphone is connected, [Mic Level Disp.]  (P216) is automatically set to 
[ON], and the mic level is displayed on the screen.
• When an external microphone is attached to the camera, do not hold only the external  microphone to prevent the camera from falling.
• When an external microphone is attached to the camera, do not  open the built-in flash.
• If the noises are recorded when you use an AC adaptor (optiona l), use a battery.
• When a stereo microphone (VW-VMS10: optional) is used, [Specia l Mic.] is fixed to 
[STEREO].
• When [Special Mic.] is set to [LENS AUTO], [S. SHOTGUN] or [MAN UAL], [Sound Output] in 
the [Motion Picture] menu is fixed to [REC SOUND].
• If you press the function button to which [Mic. Directivity Ad just] in [Fn Button Set] (P55) in the 
[Custom] menu is assigned when [Special Mic.] is set to [MANUAL ], the screen that lets you 
set the range will be displayed.
• If the sound of the camera in operation such as the sound of z oom operation are recorded, we 
recommend using a shoe adaptor.
• For details, refer to the operating instructions of the extern al microphone.
MENU
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If you use the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional), you can  
avoid jitter (camera shake) when  using a tripod and you can keep the 
shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with [B] (Bulb) or B urst 
Mode. The shutter remote control works similar to the shutter b utton 
on the camera.
By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), y ou can record and play 
back without worrying about the remaining battery charge.
The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor 
(optional).
The MC protector is a transparent filter which affects neither  the colors nor the amount of 
light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens.
PL filter will suppress the reflected light from a metal or non  spherical surfaces (flat 
non-metallic surfaces, water vapour or invisible particles in t he air), making it possible to 
take a picture with enhanced contrast.
Shutter Remote Control (optional)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional).
• Record with Creative Video Mode  (P168) when using for motion picture recording. Motion 
picture recording can be started/stopped with the shutter remot e control.
• Read the operating instructions of the shutter remote control  for details.
Not available in these cases:
• You cannot use the shutter remote control for the following op eration.
– Canceling [Sleep Mode] or [Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)]
AC adaptor (optional)/DC coupler (optional)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
• When using an AC adaptor (optional), use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor (optio nal) and DC coupler.
Filters (optional)
• Do not attach multiple filters at the same time.
• You can attach the lens cap or the lens hood when the filter is attached.
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Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
• The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor 
style) in the monitor.
In recording
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AFS
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Recording Mode  (P40)
Custom settings (P85)
Photo Style (P191)
‰ŒFlash Mode (P151)
Flash (P153, 155)
Recording format/Recording 
quality (P159)
Snap Movie  (P165)
Recording format/Recording 
quality¢1 (P159) /Variable Frame 
Rate¢ 1 (P173)Picture size/Aspect Ratio 
(P196)
Image size (Panorama Shot 
Mode)  (P74)
Image effect (filter) adjustment 
display  (P82, 193)
Image effect (filter) setting 
(P193)
Card (displayed only during 
recording)  (P26)
HDMI Recording Control
 (P181)
Elapsed recording time¢2 (P157)
Simultaneous recording 
indicator  (P164)
PC2
1EXPS EXPS
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FHD 24p
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EXPS
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Automatic viewfinder/monitor 
switching  (P36)
Peaking (P223)
Highlight Shadow  (P199)
HDR (P201)/iHDR (P64)
Multi exposure  (P202)
Electronic shutter  (P204)
Variable Frame Rate  (P173)
Picture Mode (Photo Priority) 
(P164)
//Slow/Quick (P169)
Dolly Zoom (P170)
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A›Quality (P197)
Focus Mode (P89, 100)
Focus Bracket (P142)
Post Focus  (P127)
š  
ØAF Mode (P91)
Pull Focus (P167)
Face Recognition  (P208)
AF Lock (P102)
Burst (P114)
4K Photo (P117)
Self-timer  (P132)
 Battery indication  (P21)
Macro recording ( P 111 )
Level Shot (P212)
Image Stabilizer  (P143)
Jitter alert (P144)
Recording state (Flashes red.)/
Focus (Lights green.)  (P39)
Focus (Under low illumination) 
(P88)
Focus (Starlight AF) (P88)
Connected to Wi-Fi
Histogram (P224)
3
Name¢3 (P210)
Number of days that have passed since the 
departure date
¢4 (P229)
Age¢3  (P211)
Location¢4 (P229)
Current date and time/Travel destination setting¢ 4: 
“  (P229)
Exposure meter  (P226)
Zoom (P145)
AFSAFFAFC
AFSBKT
AFL
LOW
STAR
4
AF area (P87, 96)
Spot metering target  (P198)
Center marker display  (P224)
Self-timer (P132)
Zoom Microphone  (P217)
Mic level display (P216)
External Microphone  (P313)
///
/ND filter  (P44)
Silent Mode  (P220)
Mic Level Limiter (OFF)  (P216)
TC 00:00:00:00Time Code (P213)
AE Lock (P102)
Metering Mode  (P50, 198)
Program Shift (P66)
2.8Aperture value  (P39)
Aperture Bracket (P141)
60Shutter speed (P39)
Exposure compensation value 
(P103)
Exposure Bracket (P140)
Brightness (P65, 84)
Manual Exposure Assistance 
(P69)
ISO sensitivity (P105)
0dBGain (dB) (P179)
5
White Balance Bracket  (P110)
White Balance Fine Adjustment 
(P109)
VÐîÑWhite Balance (P107)
Color (P65)
98Number of recordable pictures 
(P28)
r20Maximum number of pictures 
that can be taken continuously 
(P115)
Available recording time¢2 (P29)
ND AUTOND  4ND 16ND 64ND OFF
LMT
OFF
AEL
AE
2.8BKT
BKT
BKTAWB
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¢1 This is displayed only when [Video-Priority Display]  (P227) in the [Custom] menu is set to 
[ON].
¢ 2 h: hour, m: minute, s: second
¢ 3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned  on if the [Profile Setup] 
setting is set.
¢ 4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned  on, after setting the clock 
and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
Touch tab (P228)
Touch zoom  (P147)
Touch Shutter  (P49)
Touch AE (P50)
Peaking (P223)
Function button  (P56)
// 
(P176)
Color (P65)
Defocus control function (P65 , 84)
Brightness (P65, 84)
Type of defocus ([Miniature Effect])  (P81)
One point color (P81)
Position of the light source (P82)
Image effect (filter) adjustment  (P84, 193)
Image effect ON/OFF (P193)
Image effect (filter) (P193)
Aperture value (P39)
Shutter speed (P39)
ISO sensitivity (P105)
Gain (dB) (P179)
Microphone level adjustment  (P216)
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AE
Fn8Fn9Fn10Fn11SNAPFn12
MINI
MINI
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SS
ISO
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On-monitor recording information
In recording
1
Recording Mode  (P40)
F2.8Aperture value (P39)
1/60Shutter speed (P39)
11 dShutter speed (angle)  (P179)
Battery indication (P21)
2
ISO sensitivity (P105)
0dBGain (dB) (P179)
Exposure compensation value 
(P103)
Brightness (P65)
Manual Exposure Assistance 
(P69)
‰ŒFlash Mode (P151)
Flash (P153, 155)
F 2.8
98AW B
1/60
000
Fn
ISOAUTO
Wi-FiL3:2AFSAFS




C11EXPS EXPS
ISOAUTO
00
WL
3
Single 
(P113)
Burst (P114)
4K Photo  (P117)
Self-timer  (P132)
Focus Mode  (P89, 100)
š
ØAF Mode (P91)
A›Quality  (P197)
Picture size/Aspect Ratio 
(P196)
Wi-FiWi-Fi (P260)
Function button setting  (P55)
4
Photo Style (P191)
VÐîÑWhite Balance (P107)
Intelligent Dynamic Range 
Control (P200)
Metering Mode  (P198)
98Number of recordable pictures 
(P28)
r20Maximum number of pictures 
that can be taken continuously 
(P115)
Available recording time  (P29)
AFSAFFAFCMF
L3:2
Fn
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On-monitor recording information ([Video-Priority Display])
In recording
1
Recording frame rate  (P159)/
Variable Frame Rate  (P173)
Aperture value (P39)
Shutter speed (P39)
Shutter speed (angle)  (P179)
2
Recording Mode (P40)
Exposure compensation value 
(P103)
Brightness (P65)
Manual Exposure Assistance 
(P69)
Battery indication  (P21)
Motion picture recording display 
(stopped)
Motion picture recording display 
(recording in progress)
No card
Available recording time  (P29)
98Number of recordable pictures 
(P29)
Time Code (P213)
Recording format/Recording 
quality (P159)
Mic level display  (P216)/Mic 
Level Limiter  (P216)
F 2.8
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ISOWBPHOTO STYLE
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ISO sensitivity (P105)
0dBGain (dB) (P179)
Photo Style 
(P191)
VÐîÑ
2500KWhite Balance (P107)
ISOAUTO
AWB1