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•Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings 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”  (P372)  and “Troubleshooting” (P387)  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.
You can select the method for connecting to the device you 
are using.
Select the connection method  supported by your device.
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Please also refer to the operating instructions of the device t o be connected.
Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)
[Wi-Fi Direct]1Set the device to Wi-Fi DirectTM mode.2On the camera screen, select [Wi-Fi Direct].
3On the camera screen, select the device to connect to.
[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 thi
s 
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.
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If the destination is set to 
[Smartphone], the password is not 
displayed. Select the SSID to establish a connection.  (P295) 
						

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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 favorit es list, you can easily connect wit h 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.
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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. (P63)
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.  (P295)
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Select the history you want to register to favorites, and then  press 1.3Enter a registration name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P82.•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. A two-byte character  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]
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1Select the menu. (P63)
2Select the favorite history you want to edit, and then press  1.3Select the item.
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Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] clears the history and the co ntents saved in [Select a 
destination from Favorite].
•When connecting to a network to which many PCs are connected by  using [Select a destination 
from History] or [Select a destination from Favorite], a connection attempt may fail because the 
previously-conn ected device will be identified from among many  devices.
If a connection attempt fails, reconnect by using [New Connection].
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 details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering 
Te x t” section on  P82.•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.  (P332)
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.
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About settings for sending images
When sending images, select the method for sending them after selecting [New 
Connection].
After the connection has been completed, settings for sending,  such as the image size for 
sending, can also be changed.
∫ Images that can be sent
¢1 Sending by [Send Images While Recording] is not available.
¢ 2 A motion picture recorded in [AVCHD] can be sent to [PC] if th e file size is 4 GB or smaller. It 
cannot be sent if the size is greater than 4 GB.
¢ 3 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.•Refer to the manual of the destination equipment or the web ser vice for more information on 
how to playback pictures.
DestinationJPEGRAWMP4¢ 1AVCHD¢1, 24K Burst File3D
[Smartphone] ±—±¢3———
[PC] ±±±± ± ±
[Cloud Sync. Service] ±—±
¢3—— ±
[Web service] ±—±¢3—— ±
[AV device] ±——— — ±
[Printer]
¢ 1± ——— — — 
						

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A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every time you take it.
•Since the camera gives priority to recording, sending may take longer during the recording.
•When connected with [Send Images While Recording], [ ] is 
displayed on the recording screen, and [ ] is displayed while 
sending a file.
•If you turn off this unit or the Wi-Fi connection before sending is 
complete, unsent pictures will not be resent.
•You may not be able to delete files or use the playback menu 
while sending.
Not available in these cases:
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You cannot send motion pictures and 4K burst files.
Images can be selected and sent after recording.
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Details of the playback menu [Favorite] or [Print Set] settings  will not be sent.
Not available in these cases:
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Some images taken with a different camera may not be able to be  sent.•Images that have been modified or edited with a computer may no t be able to be sent.
Send Images While Recording
Send Images Stored in the Camera
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Pressing [DISP.] after completing a connection allows you to change the settings for 
sending such as the image size for sending.
¢ 1 Only available when the destination is set to [Web service].
¢ 2 Only available when the destination is set to [PC].
¢ 3 Only available when the destination is set to [Cloud Sync. Ser vice] or [Web service].
¢ 4 Only available when the destination is set to [Cloud Sync. Ser vice].
Changing the settings for sending images
[Size]Resize the image to send.
[Original]/[Auto]
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1/[Change]
•If you select [Auto], the image size is determined by the 
circumstances at the destination.
•You can select the image size for [Change] from [M], [S] or [VG A].
The aspect ratio does not change.
[File Format]¢ 2[JPG]/[RAWi JPG]/[RAW]
[Delete Location 
Data]¢3
Select whether to delete the location information from images b efore 
sending them.
[ON]: Delete the location information, then send.
[OFF]: Keep the location information and send.
•This operation only deletes the location information from the i mages 
that are set to be sent.
(The location information will not be deleted from the original  images 
stored in this unit.)
[Cloud Limit]¢ 4
You can select whether to send images when the Cloud Folder run s 
out of free space.
[ON]: Do not send images.
[OFF]: Delete images from the oldest ones, then send new images. 
						

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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. (P63)
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When [ON] is selected, you can also set up a connection by scan ning a QR code. (P296, 298)
•Refer to P323 for details.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P82.•If you are using the PC with standard settings, you do not need  to change the workgroup.
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > Desired item to be set
[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.
  (P296)[OFF]:
Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID. (P295)
[LUMIX CLUB]Acquires or changes the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID.
[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 of this unit.
1Press [DISP.].2Enter the desired device name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P82.
•A maximum of 32 characters can be entered.
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•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P82.
•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 ne twork 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 assigned by the DHCP function 
such as a wireless access point. (Example: 192.168.0.87)
¢ [Approved Regulations] is only available on the version DMC-G7PP.
[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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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] in [Rec Quality], you can enjoy finely-detailed motion pic tures 
in 4K. Even though the output resolution will be lower, you can  also 
play them back by connecting the camera to a TV that does not s upport motion pictures in 
4K.
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When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K motion picture , select [AUTO].
Connect the camera and a 4K-compatible TV with an HDMI micro ca ble, 
and display the playback screen.  (P341)
•When [VIERA Link] is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to  a TV supporting VIERA Link, 
input of the TV will be switched a utomatically and playback screen will be displayed. Refer to 
P343  for details.
•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 on a PC
To play back motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4 K] in [Rec 
Quality] on a PC, use the software “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” on the DVD 
(supplied).
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To play back and edit motion pictures in 4K, you need a high-pe rformance PC 
environment.
•Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF).
Watching motion pictures in 4K
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∫Storing on a PC
You can acquire recorded pictures  to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
Refer to  P345 for details.
∫ Storing on a Hard Disk or DVD
You cannot dub motion pictures recorded with their size set to  [4K] in [Rec Quality] to 
Blu-ray discs and DVDs with Panasonic recorders. (As of May 201 5)
With the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software on the DVD (supplied), you c an convert 4K motion 
pictures into smaller sized motion pictures or copy 4K motion p ictures to a DVD.
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Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF).
Storing 4K motion pictures