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∫Using [Cloud Sync. Service]  (As of May 2015)
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If you set the picture destination to [Cloud Sync. Service], se nt pictures are temporarily saved 
in the cloud folder, and they can be synchronized with the device in use, such as the PC or 
smartphone.
•A Cloud Folder stores transferred images for 30 days (up to 100 0 pictures). Transferred images 
are deleted automatically 30 days after the transfer. Furthermo re, when the number of stored 
images exceeds 1000, some images may be deleted depending on th e [Cloud Limit] (P336) 
setting even within 30 days after the transfer.
•When the download of images from a Cloud Folder to all specifie d devices is complete, images 
may be deleted from the Cloud Folder even within 30 days after  the transfer.
∫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.
When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]
Preparations
You need to register to “LUMIX CLUB”  (P323) and configure the Cloud Sync. setting to 
send a picture to a Cloud Folder.
For a PC, use “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” to set up Cloud Sync settings. F or a smartphone, 
use “ Image App ” to set them up.
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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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Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images Wh ile 
Recording] )≠ P322
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1Select the menu. (P63)
2Select [Via Network], and connect.  (P328)3Check the send settings, and select [Set].
•To change the send setting, press [DISP.].  (P336)
4Take pictures.
•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.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Select [Via Network], and connect.  (P328)3Check the send settings, and select [Set].
•To change the send setting, press [DISP.].  (P336)
4Select [Single Select] or [Multi Select].
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]  > [Cloud Sync. Service]
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]  > [Cloud Sync. Service]
[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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Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB”
Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” login ID (free).
If you register this unit to the “LUMIX CLUB”, you can synchronize images between the 
devices you are using, or transfer these images to web services .
Use the “LUMIX CLUB” when uploading pictures to web services.
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You can set the same “LUMIX CLUB” login ID for this unit and a  smartphone. (P326)
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Select [Set/Add Account].
3Select [New account].
•Connect to the network.
Proceed to the next page by selecting [Next].
•A confirmation screen will be displayed if a login ID has 
already been acquired for the camera. Select [Yes] to 
acquire a new login ID, or [No] if you do not need to acquire 
a new login ID.
4Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, an d set.
•Refer to  P329 for details.•A setting screen will be displayed only when connecting for the  first time.
Once you set the connection method, it will be saved on this un it and used when 
connecting the next time. To change the wireless access point y ou want to connect to, 
press [DISP.], and change the connection destination.
•Proceed to the next page by selecting [Next].
About the [LUMIX CLUB]
Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
Please note:
•The service may be suspended due to regular maintenance or unex pected troubles, and 
the service contents may be changed or added, without prior not ice to the users.
•The service may be stopped in whole or in part with a reasonable period of advance notice.
Acquiring a new login ID ([New account])
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > [LUMIX CLUB]
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5Read through the “LUMIX CLUB” terms of use and select [Agree].
•You can switch pages by 3/4.
•You can enlarge (2 k) the display by rotating the rear dial to the right.•You can reset the enlarged display to its original size (1 k) by rotating the rear dial to the 
left.
•You can move the position of the enlarged display with  3/4 /2/ 1.•Press [ ] to cancel the process without acquiring a login ID.
6Enter a password.
•Enter any combination of 8 to 16 characters and numbers for the  password.•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P82.
7Check the login ID and select [OK].
•Be sure to make a note of the login ID and password.•The login ID (12-digit number) will be displayed 
automatically.
When logging in to the “LUMIX CLUB” with a computer, 
you only need to enter the numbers.
•A message is displayed when the connection is complete. 
Select [OK].
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Preparation:
When using the acquired login ID, check the ID and password.
To change the “LUMIX CLUB” password on the camera, access the “LUMIX CLUB” 
website from your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB”  password in 
advance.
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The login ID and password registered to the “LUMIX CLUB” cannot  be changed on this unit.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Select [Set/Add Account].3Select [Set Login ID].
•The login ID and password are displayed.•The password is displayed as “ ”.
•Close the menu if only checking the login ID.
4Select the item to change.5Enter the login ID or password.
•Refer to “Entering Text” (P82)  for information on how to 
enter text.
•Enter the new password you have created on your 
smartphone or PC into the camera. If the password differs 
from the one you created on your smartphone or PC, you 
will not be able to upload images.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Using the acquired login ID/Checking or changing the login ID o r password ([Set 
Login ID])
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > [LUMIX CLUB]
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•Setting the same login ID on this unit and your smartphone is convenient for sending images on 
this unit to other devices or web services.
Check the details if the terms of use have been updated.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Select [Terms of use].
•The camera will connect to the network and the terms of use wil l be displayed.
Close the menu after checking the terms of use.
To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone/tabl et
When either this unit or the smartphone/tablet has acquired the login ID:
1Connect this unit to the smartphone. (P295)
2From the “ Image App ” menu, set the common login ID.
•The login IDs for this unit and the smartphone become the same.
•After connecting this unit to the smartphone, the setup screen  for a common login ID may 
appear when you display the playback screen. You can also set a common login ID by 
following the on-screen instructions.
•This operation is not available for [Wi-Fi Direct] connection.
When this unit and the smartphone/tablet have acquired differen t login IDs:
(When you want to use the smartphone’s login ID for this unit)
Change the login ID and password for this unit to those acquired by the 
smartphone.
(When you want to use this unit’s login ID for the smartphone)
Change the login ID and password for the smartphone to those ac quired by this 
unit.
Check the “LUMIX CLUB” terms of use
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > [LUMIX CLUB]
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Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. 
You can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Select [Delete account].
•The message is displayed. Select [Next].
3Select [Yes] in the login ID delete confirmation screen.
•The message is displayed. Select [Next].
4Select [Yes] on the confirmation screen for deleting the “LUMIX  CLUB” 
account.
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If you want to continue using the service, selecting [No] will  only delete the login ID.
Exit the menu after it is executed.
5Select [Next].
•The login ID is deleted, and then the message notifying the del etion of your account is 
displayed. Select [OK].
•Exit the menu after it is executed.
•Changes and other actions to login IDs can only be made to the  login ID acquired with the 
camera.
Delete your login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB”
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > [LUMIX CLUB]
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About Connections
If you have selected [New Connection], select a Wi-Fi function and destination first, and 
then select a connection method.
If you have selected [Select a destination from History] or [Select a destination from 
Favorite], you can connect with the same Wi-Fi connection setti ngs as used previously.
This section describes connection methods.
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When connecting with the same settings as used previously, refe r to P332 .
When a screen similar to the one below is displayed, select a connection method.
•Example of operation for displaying a screen:
Performing a direct connection is convenient for when you are in a place away from home 
where wireless access points are not available or for when conn ecting temporarily to a 
device you do not usually use. >
 [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [New Connection]  > [Send 
Images While Recording]  > [Smartphone]
Wireless access point
[Via Network] Connects via a wireless access point. P329
[Direct]Your device connects directly to this unit. P331
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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.
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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.
•Refer to 
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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 Input], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the 
wireless access point you are using.
1Select the wireless access point you are connecting 
to.
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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  P330 .
2(If network authentication is encrypted)
Enter the encryption key.
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For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P82.
∫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].
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For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P82.
3Select the network authentication type.
•For information on network authentication, see the manual of the 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]