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• If no operations are performed during the set time period, [Auto LVF/Monitor Off] (P232) is 
activated, and the Monitor/Viewfinder turns off.
• When an object or your hand is positioned near the eye sensor,  the Monitor display may switch 
to the Viewfinder display.  (P37)
• This occurs due to the aperture  of the lens changing when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway, or when the brightness of the subject changes. This is  not a malfunction.
• It is only displayed on the moni tor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
• Viewfinder of this unit adopts OLED. Screen burn-in may occur  on the screen/viewfinder when 
a same image is displayed for a long period of time, but it does not affect the recorded images.
• Being a characteristic of the viewfinder of this unit, this ph enomenon is not a problem. 
Recorded images are not affected.
• Is the card inserted?
• Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back by this unit.> It is recommended to use the software “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”  (P304) to write pictures from 
PC to card.
• Has [Playback Mode] been set for playback? > Change to [Normal Play].  (P240)
Monitor/Viewfinder
The Monitor/Viewfinder turns off although the camera is turned  on.
It may flicker for an instant or the brightness of the screen may change 
significantly for an instant.
Monitor and viewfinder do not switch when [LVF] is pressed.
Unevenly bright parts or irregular colors appear on the Viewfin der.
The color tone of the viewfinder differs from the actual tone.
Playback
The picture is not played back.
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• Motion pictures recorded with a different [System Frequency] setting cannot be played back. 
(P236)
> Return the [System Frequency] setting to the one you used durin g the recording.
• When Red-Eye Removal ([ ] or [ ]) is performed, red parts may be  corrected to black.
> It is recommended to take a pictures with the flash closed, Fla sh Mode set to [‰], or 
[Red-Eye Removal] set to [OFF].  (P205)
∫General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection• Use within the communication range of the device to be connect ed.
• Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., t hat uses 2.4 GHz frequency 
operated nearby? > Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use t hem sufficiently away 
from the device.
• When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection wit h other equipment may not start or 
the connection may be disrupted.
(A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.)
• If you place the camera on a metal table or shelf, the radio w aves may be adversely affected. In 
such cases, you may not be able to establish a connection. Move  the camera away from the 
metal surface.
∫ About a wireless access point• Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating  state.
• Check the radio wave condition of the wireless access point. > Move this unit closer to the wireless access point.
> Change the location and orientation of the wireless access poin t.
• It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on  the setting of the wireless access 
point.
> Turn off and on the wireless access point.
> Check the settings of the wireless access point.
> When the network SSID of the wirel ess access point is set not to broadcast, the wireless 
access point may not be detected. Enter the network SSID to sta rt the connection (P292) or 
enable the SSID broadcast of the wireless access point.
• From the Wi-Fi setting menu on the smartphone, turn off and th en on the Wi-Fi function.
Cannot play back motion pictures.
Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black.
Wi-Fi function
A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
Radio waves get disconnected.
Wireless access point is not displayed.
This unit is not displayed in the Wi-Fi setting screen of the s martphone. 
						

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• Some OS versions, including Windows 8, use two types of accounts: a local account and a 
Microsoft account. 
Be sure to use the user name and password for the local account .
• The default workgroup name is set to “WORKGROUP”. If you chang ed the workgroup name, 
the PC will not be recognized.
In [Change Workgroup Name] in [PC Connection] of the [Wi-Fi Set up] menu, change the 
workgroup name to that of the PC you are connecting to.  (P296)
• Please confirm login name and password are correctly typed.
• When the system time of Mac computer or Windows PC connected t o a camera differs severely 
from that of the camera, the camera cannot be connected to the  computer or PC in some OSs.
> Please confirm [Clock Set] and [World Time] of the camera matches with time, date and 
time zone in Windows PC or Mac computer. When both settings do  not match severely, 
please match them.
• Confirm that the login information (login ID/user name/email a ddress/password) is correct.
• Is the size of the image too large? > Reduce the image size at [Size]  (P275), and then send.
> Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide]  (P250).
• It may take longer time to transmit when distance to the wirel ess access point is far.
> Transmit closer to the wireless access point.
• File format of the motion picture that can be sent differs dep ending on the destination. (P273)
• Execute the [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu.  (P235)
However, all the information you have set on the [Wi-Fi Setup]  menu will be reset. (excluding 
[LUMIX CLUB] )
When I try to set up a Wi-Fi connection with a Windows 8 PC, my user name and 
password are not recognized, so I cannot connect to the PC.
The PC is not recognized when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The cam era cannot be 
connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection.
Images cannot be transmitted to the web service.
It takes time to transmit an image to the web service.
Transmission of the image fails midway. Some images cannot be t ransmitted.
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• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? (P300)
> Set the TV input to external input mode.
• Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]?  (P234)
> Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
> Turn this unit off and on.
> Check [System Frequency] setting.  (P236)
• Set to [PC] in [USB Mode].  (P232, 306)
• Turn this unit off and on.
• Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when c onnecting, but do not format.
• If the [Access] displayed on the monitor does not disappear, d isconnect the USB connection 
cable after turning this unit off.
• Pictures cannot be printed using a printer that does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB Mode].  (P232, 309)
• When using a printer with a Cropping or borderless printing fu nction, cancel this function before 
printing.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions for the print er.)
• When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo  studio if the 16:9 pictures can be 
printed.
TV, PC and printer
The picture does not appear on the television.
VIERA Link does not work.
Cannot communicate with the PC.
The card is not recognized by the PC.
(SDXC memory card is used.)
The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer.
The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. 
						

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• It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when this unit is turned on or off, and it is 
not a malfunction.
• The sound, which is caused by the automatic adjustment of the  aperture, is heard when the 
brightness has changed due to, for example, zooming or the move ment of the camera. This is 
not a malfunction.
• When using the Extended Optica l Zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily. This is not a 
malfunction.
• Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [ ] and then select the [ ~] icon to set the 
desired language.  (P234)
• In dark places, the AF Assist Lamp (P221)  lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
• The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the monitor  may become warm during use. 
This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera.
• If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be  reset.
> [Please set the clock] message  will be displayed; please reset  the clock. (P33)
Others
There is a sound from lens unit.
Zooming stops instantaneously.
An unreadable language was selected by mistake.
A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is presse d halfway.
The camera becomes warm.
The clock is reset. 
						

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Cautions for Use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may res ult in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by  strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit,  disturbing the pictures and/or 
sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipmen t and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adap tor (optional). Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage li nes.• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables.
If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables s upplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the 
surface finish may peel off.
Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the came ra for a long period 
of time.
Keep objects sensitive to magnetic fields (credit cards, etc.)  away from the camera. 
Otherwise, magnetic fields may damage their data and make them  unusable.
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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft 
cloth.
• When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping t he dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen  detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coati ng may peel off.
• When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanyin g instructions.
∫For care of the viewfinder/Eyecup• As the eye cup cannot be removed, blow away the dust on the vi ewfinder surface with a blower 
(commercially available), gently wipe it with a dry and soft cl oth, and be careful not to remove it.
• If you wipe the eye cup too hard and it is removed, consult th e dealer or Panasonic.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors m ay appear on the monitor and it 
may malfunction.
• If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the  Monitor/Viewfinder will be slightly 
darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal 
temperature of the camera increases.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays o f light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outsid e or near a window.
• When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the  surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft,  dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
• Retract the lens when carrying the camera.
Cleaning
About the Monitor/Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the  Monitor/
Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spo ts (red, blue or 
green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. Though the Mon itor/Viewfinder 
screen parts are produced with highly controlled precision tech nology, some 
pixels may be inactive or always lit. The spots will not be rec orded on pictures 
on a card.
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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
• Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or keep  away from metallic objects (clips, 
etc.).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body  of the battery and the 
terminals are damaged.
• Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the came ra.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.• Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
• When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (s upplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.• The battery has a limited life.
• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an exp losion.
• The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with ba ttery recycling laws. Call the 
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal  objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
• This can cause short-circuiting or heat generation and you may  be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
• The [CHARGE] indicator may blink under the influence of static  electricity or electromagnetic 
wave. This phenomenon has no effects on charging.
• If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio recepti on may be disturbed.
Keep the charger 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from radio.
• The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used . This is not a malfunction.
• After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left conne cted.)
• Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Battery
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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
• The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
• Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and  when storing or carrying the 
card.
• Do not allow dirt, dust, or water to get into the terminals on  the back of the card and do not 
touch the terminals with your fingers.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of  the memory card
“Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify  the file management 
information, it will not erase the data in the memory card comp letely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use  the commercially 
available computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the 
memory card before transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of  the user.
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If a name or birthday is set for [Profile Setup]/Face Recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image.
We recommend that you enable [Wi-Fi Password] and [Wi-Fi Function Lock] to protect 
personal information.  (P296, 297)
Disclaimer
• Information including personal information may be altered or v anish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way  for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal inf ormation.
When requesting a repair, transferring to another party, or disposing.• After making a copy of personal information, always delete inf ormation such as personal 
information and wireless LAN connection settings that you have  saved within the camera with 
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]/[Delete account]  (P235, 289).
• Reset the settings to protect the personal information.  (P235)
• Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repai r.
• Settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired .
• Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or Pa nasonic if above operations 
are not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory  card, please refer to 
“Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of  the memory card”. 
(P339)
When uploading images on web services
• Images may contain information that can be used for identifyin g individuals such as titles, 
recording dates, and location information. When uploading image s on web services, check 
carefully, and then upload.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively st able temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
• Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will dischar ge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will dischar ge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recomme nd charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it  has completely discharged.
• We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel)  when you keep it in a closet or 
a cabinet.
• Check all the parts before taking pictures when you have not used the camera for a long period  of time.
About the personal information
When not using the camera for a long period of time