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[Motion Picture]
[Photo Style]You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to 
record.
You can adjust the color and image quality of the effects.
[Rec Format]
Sets the file format for the motion pictures you record.
[Rec Quality]This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
[Exposure Mode]Select the method for setting the aperture value and shutter speed 
in Creative Video Mode.
[Variable Frame Rate]
You can record slow motion or fast motion pictures in Creative 
Video Mode.
[AFS/AFF]Assigns [AFS] or [AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever.
[Picture Mode]Sets the recording method for still pictures during motion picture 
recording.
[Continuous AF]Continues to focus on the subject for which focus has been 
achieved.
[Metering Mode]
Sets the light metering method for measuring brightness.
[Highlight Shadow]You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions on an 
image while checking the brightness on the screen.
[i.Dynamic] (Intelligent 
dynamic range control)Adjusts the contrast and exposure.
[i.Resolution]
Records pictures with more defined outlines and sense of clarity.
[Master Pedestal Level]You can adjust black, which serves as the reference for images 
in Creative Video Mode, in 31 steps.
[Luminance Level]Sets the luminance range for motion pictures.
[Synchro Scan]You can reduce flickering and stripes on images in Creative Video 
Mode.
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
Increases the Tele effect.
[Digital Zoom]Increases the Tele effect.
The higher the level of magnification, the greater the degradation in 
image quality.
[Time Code]Sets the time code.
[HDMI Rec Output]
Sets the HDMI output method to be used during recording.
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[Sound Output]Sets the sound output method for the connected headphone set 
(commercially available). The setting also applies to the sound to 
be displayed as a mic level.
[Silent Operation]
Enables touch operations to allow silent use while recording motion 
pictures.
[Mic Level Disp.]Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the recording 
screen.
[Mic Level Adj.]
Adjust the sound input level to 19 different levels.
[Special Mic.]Sets the sound recording method when a stereo shotgun 
microphone (optional) is connected.
[Mic Level Limiter]Adjusts the sound input level automatically.
[Wind Cut]This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically.
[Lens Noise Cut]You can reduce the zoom sound of an interchangeable lens 
compatible with power zoom that is produced during motion picture 
recording.
[SS/Gain Operation]
You can switch the units of shutter speed values and gain 
(sensitivity) values.
[Color Bars]Displays color bars, which are convenient for adjusting the picture 
quality of the external monitor and some other settings.
[Custom]
[Cust.Set Mem.]
Registers the current camera settings as custom set.
[Silent Mode]Disables operational sounds and output of light at once.
[AF/AE Lock]Sets the fixed content for focusing and exposure when the AF/AE 
lock is on.
[AF/AE Lock Hold]This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking a 
picture with fixed focus or exposure.
[Shutter AF]Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
[Half Press Release]The shutter will immediately fire when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway.
[Quick AF]Speeds up the focusing that takes place when you press the shutter 
button.
[Eye Sensor AF]The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the eye sensor is 
active.
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[Pinpoint AF Time]Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway with Auto Focus Mode set to [ ].
[AF Assist Lamp]AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is 
pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when 
recording in low light conditions.
[Direct Focus Area]
Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button when 
recording.
[Focus/Release Priority]
It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of focus.
[AF+MF]You can set the focus manually after the automatic focus has 
finished.
[MF Assist]
Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged screen).
[MF Guide]When you set the focus manually, an MF guide that allows you to 
check the direction to achieve focus is displayed.
[Peaking]In-focus portions are highlighted when focus is being adjusted 
manually.
[Histogram]
This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram.
[Guide Line]This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a 
picture.
[Center Marker]
Displays [+], which indicates the center of the recording screen.
[Highlight]When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, 
white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.
[Zebra Pattern]Indicates parts that may be whited out through overexposure in a 
zebra pattern.
[Monochrome Live View]You can display the recording screen in black and white.
[Constant Preview]You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and shutter speed 
on the recording screen in Manual Exposure Mode.
[Expo.Meter]
Set whether or not to display the exposure meter.
[LVF Disp.Style]This will set the display style of the viewfinder.
[Monitor Disp. Style]This will set the display style of the monitor.
[Monitor Info. Disp.]Display the recording information screen.
[Rec Area]This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording and 
still picture recording.
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[Video-Priority Display]Switches screens to those suitable for motion picture recording.
[Auto Review]Displays a picture immediately after it is taken.
[Fn Button Set]You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons or 
icons.
[Q.MENU]
Switch the setting method of Quick Menu.
[Dial Set.]Changes the operation methods of the front dial and rear dial.
[Video Button]Enables/disables the motion picture button.
[Power Zoom Lens]Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an 
interchangeable lens that is compatible with power zoom 
(electrically operated zoom).
[Lens w/o Focus Ring]
Sets the control dial operation for MF Assist.
[Eye Sensor]Setting the eye sensor sensitivity and the method for switching 
between the monitor and viewfinder.
[Touch Settings]
Enables/disables the Touch operation.
[Touch Scroll]This allows you to set the speed of continuously forwarding or 
rewinding pictures using touch operation.
[Menu Guide]
Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to .
[Shoot w/o Lens]Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is 
attached to the main body.
[Setup]
[Clock Set]
Setting Date/Time.
[World Time]Sets the times for the region where you live and your holiday 
destination.
[Travel Date]Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of the 
travel destination can be set.
[Wi-Fi]
Configure the each setting for Wi-Fi functions.
[Beep]Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter 
noise.
[Speaker Volume]
Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
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[Headphone Volume]Adjust the volume of the connected headphone set (commercially 
available) in 16 steps.
[Live View Mode]
Set the frame rate of the recording screen (Live View screen).
[Monitor Display]/
[Viewfinder]Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the Monitor/viewfinder is 
adjusted.
[Monitor Luminance]
Set the monitor brightness to suit the amount of surrounding light.
[Economy]Suppresses the unit’s power consumption to prevent the battery 
from being run down.
[Battery Use Priority]When batteries are inserted to both this unit and the battery 
grip, you can set that which battery should be used first.
[USB Mode]Sets the communication method when connecting using the USB 
connection cable (supplied).
[TV Connection]
This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.
[Menu Resume]Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu.
[Menu Background]Set the background color for the menu screen.
[Menu Information]Descriptions of menu items or their settings are displayed on the 
menu screen.
[Language]
Set the language displayed on the screen.
[Version Disp.]This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be 
checked.
[Exposure Comp. Reset]An exposure value can be reset when the Recording Mode is 
changed or the camera is turned off.
[No.Reset]
Returns the image file number to 0001.
[Reset]The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the default.
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings.
(Excluding [LUMIX CLUB] )
[System Frequency]Changes the system frequency of motion pictures you record with 
and play back on the camera.
[Pixel Refresh]
It will perform optimization of imaging device and image processing.
[Sensor Cleaning]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to 
the front of the imaging device is performed.
[Format]
The card is formatted.
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[Playback]
[2D/3D Settings]Switches the playback method for 3D images.
[Slide Show]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in order.
[Playback Mode]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back only particular 
images.
[Location Logging]You can write location information (longitude/latitude) on images 
sent from the smartphone/tablet.
[RAW Processing]You can convert the pictures taken in the RAW format into the 
JPEG format on the camera.
[Clear Retouch]
You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the pictures taken.
[Title Edit]Input texts (comments) on the recorded pictures.
[Text Stamp]Stamps the recorded pictures with recording date and time, names, 
travel destination, travel date, etc.
[Video Divide]
Splits the recorded motion picture in two.
[Time Lapse Video]Creates a motion picture from a set of group pictures recorded with 
the [Time Lapse Shot].
[Stop Motion Video]
Creates a motion picture from the Stop Motion Animation group.
[Resize]Reduces the image size (number of pixels).
[Cropping]Crops the recorded image.
[Rotate]Rotate pictures manually in 90 o steps.
[Rotate Disp.] This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were 
recorded holding the camera vertically.
[Favorite]
Marks can be added to images, and images can be set as favorites.
[Print Set]Sets the images for printing and the number of prints.
[Protect]Protects images to prevent deletion by mistake.
[Face Rec Edit]Removes or changes information relating to personal identity.
[Picture Sort]Sets the display order of the images you play back on the camera.
[Delete Confirmation]This sets which option, [Yes] or [No], will be highlighted first when 
the confirmation screen for deleting a picture is displayed.
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P107 – P112).
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Please also refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes 
more detailed information.
•The battery is exhausted. > Charge the battery.
•If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc. (P29)
•The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P21)
•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P27)•Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEASE]? (P103)
•Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]? (P102)
•Is the AF Lock (P55) applied incorrectly?
•The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work 
properly when taking pictures especially in dark places.
> We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P20)
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P42) when taking pictures with a slow 
shutter speed.
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P29) on the 
[Setup] menu.
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and 
LED lighting fixture.
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This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s 
pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
•Is  [Electronic Shutter]  set to [ON]? (P56)
> If you set  [Electronic Shutter]  to [ON] and slow down the shutter 
speed, the stripes may appear less intense.
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•If you continue to use the same card after changing [System Frequency] (P105), motion 
pictures may not be recorded. To record with the same card, reset [System Frequency] to the 
original setting. To record motion pictures with the current setting, try the following:
–Perform formatting (P29) on this unit after saving necessary data on a PC, etc.–Insert a different card.
•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large 
capacity card.
•Depending on the environment at the time of motion picture recording, the screen may be 
blacked out momentarily or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or powerful 
electromagnetic waves (radio towers, high voltage power lines, etc.).
•Is the flash closed?
>Open the flash. (P57)
•When the electronic shutter is used, the flash is not activated. (P56)
>Set [Electronic Shutter] to [OFF].
•When [Silent Mode]  is set to  [ON] , the flash is not activated. (P102)
>Set [Silent Mode] to [OF F].
•It is only displayed on the monitor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
Recording motion pictures is not possible.
The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise.
The flash is not activated.
Monitor and viewfinder do not switch when [LVF] is pressed.
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•Is the card inserted?•Is there a picture on the card?
•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 “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software in the DVD (supplied) to write 
pictures from PC to card.
•Has [Playback Mode] been set for playback?
> Change to [Normal Play].
•Motion pictures recorded with a different [System Frequency] setting cannot be played back. 
(P67)
> Return the [System Frequency] setting to the one you used during the recording.
•Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which 
was taken by another make of digital camera?
•Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a 
battery with a low remaining charge?
>To delete such pictures, make a backup of the data and format the card (P29).
•Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment?
In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
•The picture quality or sound quality of recorded motion pictures may be deteriorated even when 
these are played back with the compatible devices. Also, recording information may not be 
displayed correctly.
The picture is not played back.
There are no recorded pictures.
Cannot play back motion pictures.
The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns 
black.
[Thumbnail is displayed] appears on the screen.
Motion pictures recorded with this model cannot be played back on other 
equipment.
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∫General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection
•Use within the communication range of the device to be connected.
•Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency 
operated nearby?
> Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away 
from the device.
•When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with 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 waves 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.
•The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio 
wave condition.
> Move this unit closer to the wireless access point.
> Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access point.
> Change the direction of this unit.
> Change the location and orientation of the wireless access point.
> Perform the [Manual Input].
•It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on the setting of the wireless access 
point.
>Check the settings of the wireless access point.
> When the network SSID of the wireless access point is set not to broadcast, the wireless 
access point may not be detected. Enter the network SSID to start the connection or enable 
the SSID broadcast of the wireless access point.
•Connection types and security setting methods are different depending on the wireless access 
point. (Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point.)
•Is the 5 GHz/2.4 GHz switchable wireless access point connected to other equipment using the 
5 GHz band?
>The use of a wireless access point that can use 5 GHz/2.4 GHz simultaneously is 
recommended. It cannot be used simultaneously with this camera if it is not compatible.
•When the firewall of the OS, security software, etc. is enabled, connecting to the PC may not 
be possible.
A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
Radio waves get disconnected.
Wireless access point is not displayed.
Images cannot be transmitted to a PC.
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