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11. Using the Wi-Fi function
1Connect to a smartphone. (P295)
2Operate the smartphone.
1Connect to a smartphone. (P295)2Operate the smartphone.
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The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, 
left or right according to your preference.
•Pictures in RAW format, AVCHD motion 
pictures, MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K] , and 4K burst files cannot be 
saved.
•3D pictures (MPO format) will be saved as 2D pictures (JPEG for mat).
Playing back images in the camera
1Select  [ ].
•You can switch the images to be 
displayed by selecting the icon ( A
) 
on the top left of the screen. To 
display images stored in the camera, 
select [LUMIX].
2 Touch the image to enlarge it.
Saving images stored in the camera
1Select  [ ].
•You can switch the images to be 
displayed by selecting the icon ( A
) 
on the top left of the screen. To 
display images stored in the camera, 
select [LUMIX].
2 Touch and hold an image, and drag 
it to save it.
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1Connect to a smartphone. (P295)
2Operate the smartphone.
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The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, 
left or right according to your preference.
You can send location information acquired with a smartphone to the camera. After 
sending the information, you can also write it on images stored  in the camera.
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Once the location information is sent to the camera, you can al so write it on images by 
performing [Location Logging] (P270)  in the [Playback] menu.
1Start recording location information
2 Start recording images
3 Finish recording the location information
4 Sending and writing location information
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Location information different from that at the time of recordi ng may be written. Keep the 
following points in mind:
–Set the camera’s [Home] setting in [World Time] to your region.
–Once you start recording location information with your smartph one, do not change the 
camera’s [Home] setting in [World Time].
•Location information cannot be written on images that were reco rded when the clock was not 
set.
Sending images in the camera to an SNS
1 Select  [ ].
•You can switch the images to be 
displayed by selecting the icon (
A) 
on the top left of the screen. To 
display images stored in the camera, 
select [LUMIX].
2 Touch and hold an image, and drag 
it to send it to an SNS, etc.
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The image is sent to a web service 
such as an SNS.
Adding location information to images stored in the camera from  a 
smartphone/tablet
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∫Operate the smartphone
1Connect to a smartphone.  (P295)2Select  [ ].
3Select [Geotagging].4Select an icon.
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Cautions for Use:
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness r ights, etc. of the subject 
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
•On the smartphone, you can set the acquisition interval of location information and check the 
transfer status of location information.
Refer to [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for details.
Not available in these cases:
•Location information cannot be written to the following images or in the following situations:
–Images recorded after location information was sent to the came ra–Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD]–Images with location information already written to them
–Images protected by [Protect]–When there is insufficient space left on the card–When the Write-Protect switch to the card is set to the [LOCK] position
–Images recorded with other devices
Start/stop recording location information.•The smartphone battery drains faster while location information is being recorded.
When recording of location information is not necessary, stop it.
Sending and writing location information.•Follow the on-screen messages to operate the smartphone.•Images with location information are indicated with [ ]. 
						

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Using a smartphone, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera’s [Snap 
Movie] function  (P251). Music can be added to motion pictures to be combined. In 
addition, you can save 
the combined motion picture or upload it on a web service.
A Web service
∫Combining motion pictures by operating a smartphone1Connect to a smartphone.  (P295)2Operate the smartphone.
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[Snap Movie] of the “ Image App ” requires a smartphone that supports Android OS 4.3 or higher.•The iPhone 4 and iPod touch (4th generation) do not support [Snap  Movie] of the “ Image App ”.•The smartphone may not be able to play back and save [Snap Movie] motion pictures recorded 
with another device.
Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to  
your preference on a smartphone/tablet
1 Record motion pictures with [Snap Movie].
2 Send the recorded motion pictures.
3 Edit the motion pictures.
4 A:
Combine the motion pictures, save the combined motion picture, and send it to a 
web service.
B : Combine the motion pictures, and save the combined motion picture.
1 Select  [ ].
2 Select [Snap Movie].
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[Snap Movie] motion pictures with recent recording dates will b e selected and 
automatically sent to the smartphone.
•When motion pictures with recent recording dates are not availa ble, a screen that 
lets you select motion pictures will be displayed. Select motio n pictures and send 
them.
3 Edit the motion pictures.
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Operate the smartphone to edit the motion pictures, such as rea rranging them, 
deleting those that are unnecessary or adding music to them.
•You can combine the edited motion pictures and save the combine d file on the 
smartphone or upload it on a web service.
•Read the [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for further details on  how to operate.
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∫Methods for sending and images that can be sent
¢ Excluding motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K]  in [Rec Quality]•Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.
•For information on the playback of images, check the operating  instructions of the destination 
device.
•For details on how to send images, refer to  P334.
Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera
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Sending an image each time a recording is made
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Select and send the images
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Preparations
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Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P294)
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images Wh ile 
Recording] )≠ P306
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1Select the menu. (P63)
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.  (P328)
3Select a device you want to connect.4Check the send settings, and select [Set].
•To change the send setting, press [DISP.]. (P336)
5Take pictures.
•The pictures are sent automatically after taking them.•To terminate the connection, follow the steps below:
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [Yes]
•You can terminate the connection or change the send settings by  pressing [Wi-Fi]. (P292) 
You cannot change the settings while sending pictures. Wait unt il sending is complete.
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images Wh ile 
Recording] )
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [New Connection]  > 
[Send Images While Recording]  > [Smartphone]
On your smartphone
When connecting with [Via Network]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and se t.
3 Start “ Image App ”.  (P294)
When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Dir ect]:
1 Start “ Image App ”.  (P294)
When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of  this unit.
3 Start “ Image App ”.  (P294)
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1Select the menu. (P63)
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.  (P328)
3Select a device you want to connect.4Check the send settings, and select [Set].
•To change the send setting, press [DISP.]. (P336)
5Select [Single Select] or [Multi Select].
Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera])
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [New Connection]  > 
[Send Images Stored in the Camera]  > [Smartphone]
On your smartphone
When connecting with [Via Network]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and se t.
3 Start “ Image App ”.  (P294)
When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Dir ect]:
1 Start “ Image App ”.  (P294)
When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of  this unit.
3 Start “ Image App ”.  (P294)
[Single Select] setting
1 Select the picture.
2 Select [Set].
[Multi Select] setting
1 Select the picture. (repeat)
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The setting is canceled when the picture is selected 
again.
2Select [OK].
•The number of pictures that can be sent by [Multi 
Select] is limited.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is  selected.
•To change the send settings on a screen that is displayed after  the image has been sent, 
press [DISP.]. To terminate the connection, select [Exit]. 
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Displaying pictures on a TV
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.  (P328)
3Select a device you want to connect.
•When the connection is established, the screen is displayed.
4Take or play back pictures on this unit.
•To terminate the connection, follow the steps below:
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [Yes]
(You can also terminate the connection by pressing [Wi-Fi].  (P292))
•If you display pictures using the Wi-Fi function, they cannot b e output in 4K resolution. To 
output them in 4K resolution, connect the camera and the TV wit h an HDMI micro cable. (P341)
•When a TV is connected to this unit, the TV screen may temporar ily return to the status before 
the connection. Pictures are displayed again when you take or p lay back pictures.
•[Effect] and [Sound] of the Slide Show are disabled.
Not available in these cases:
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Motion pictures and 4K burst files cannot be played back.•During the multi/calendar playback, pictures displayed on the s creen of this unit are not 
displayed on TV.
You can display pictures on a TV that supports the 
Digital Media Renderer (DMR) function of the DLNA 
standard.
Preparations
Set the TV to DLNA waiting mode.
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Read the operating instructions for your TV.
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [New Connection]  > 
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Printing Wirelessly
∫Methods for sending and images that can be sent
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Some images may not be sent depending on the device.•For details on how to send images, refer to  P334.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.  (P328)3Select a printer you want to connect.
4Select pictures, and then print.
•The procedure for selecting pictures is the same as the one for  when the USB connection 
cable is connected.
For details, refer to  P353.
•To terminate the connection, press [ ].
(You can also terminate the connection by pressing [Wi-Fi].  (P292))
Not available in these cases:
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Motion pictures and 4K burst files cannot be printed.
You can send images to a compatible printer, and print 
them wirelessly.
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Select and send the images
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Preparations
To print out recorded pictures wirelessly, you must use a print er that supports PictBridge 
(wireless LAN)
¢.¢ Compliant with the DPS over IP standards.•For details on the PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible) printer , contact the respective 
company.
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [New Connection]  > 
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When sending images to AV device
You can send pictures and motion pictures to AV devices in your house (home AV 
devices).
∫ Methods for sending and images that can be sent
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Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.
•For information on the playback of images, check the operating  instructions of the destination 
device.
•For details on how to send images, refer to  P334.
A
Wireless access point BHome AV device
JPEGRAWMP4AV C H D4K Burst File3D
Sending an image each time a recording 
is made
([Send Images While Recording]) ±
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Select and send the images
( [Send Images Stored in the Camera] ) ±
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Preparations
When sending a picture to AV devices, set your device to DLNA w aiting mode.
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Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images Wh ile 
Recording] )≠ P311
Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera])≠P311