Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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11. Using the Wi-Fi function
When sending images to PC
∫Methods for sending and images that can be sent
¢ A motion picture recorded in [AVCHD] can be sent to [PC] if the  file size is 4 GB or smaller. It 
cannot be sent if the size is greater than 4 GB.
•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  P293.
You can send pictures and motion pictures recorded 
with this unit to a PC.
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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] ) ±±±±±
Preparations
(On the camera)
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If the workgroup of the destination PC has 
been changed from the standard setting, you 
also need to change the setting of this unit in 
[PC Connection]. 
(P296)(On your PC)
•Turn the computer on.•Prepare folders for receiving images on the 
PC before sending a picture to the PC. 
(P272)
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images Wh ile 
Recording] )≠ P273
Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera])≠P274 
						

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•Create a PC user account [account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 
32 characters)] consisting of alphanumeric characters. An attemp t to create a receive folder 
may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters.
∫ When using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”1Install “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” to the PC.
•For details on hardware requirements and installation, read “About the supplied software” 
(P306) .
2Create a folder that receives images with “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”.
•To create the folder automatically, select [Auto-create]. To specify a folder, create a new 
folder, or set a password to the folder, select [Create manuall y].
•For details, refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunST UDIO ” (PDF).
∫When not using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”
(For Windows)
Supported OS: Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1
Example: Windows 7
1Select a folder you intend to use for receiving, then right-cli ck.2Select [Properties], then enable sharing of the folder.
•For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
(For Mac)
Supported OS: OS X v10.5 to v10.10
Example: OS X v10.8
1Select a folder you intend to use for receiving, then click on the items in the 
following order.
[File]   [Get Info]
2Enable sharing of the folder.
•For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
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1Select the menu. (P53)
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.  (P287)3Select the PC you want to connect to.
•When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Ma nual Input], and enter the 
computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers).
4Select the folder you want to send.
5Check the send settings, and select [Set].
•To change the send setting, press [DISP.].  (P295)
6Take pictures.
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P250)
You cannot change the settings while sending pictures. Wait unt il sending is complete.
(You can also terminate the connection by performing the follow ing operations:
>  [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] > [Yes])
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]  > [PC]
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1Select the menu. (P53)
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.  (P287)3Select the PC you want to connect to.
•When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Ma nual Input], and enter the 
computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers).
4Select the folder you want to send.5Check the send settings, and select [Set].
•To change the send setting, press [DISP.].  (P295)
6Select [Single Select] or [Multi Select].
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Folders sorted by the sent date are created in the specified fo lder, and pictures are saved in 
those folders.
•If the screen for a user account and password entry appears, en ter the one you set on your PC.•When the computer name (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers) contains a space (blank 
character), etc., it may not be recognized correctly.
If a connection attempt fails, we recommend that you change the  computer name (or NetBIOS 
name) to the one consisting of only alphanumeric characters, wi th a maximum of 
15 characters.
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]  > [PC]
[Single Select] setting
1 Select the picture.
2 Select [Set].
[Multi Select] setting
1 Select the picture. (repeat)
•
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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Using Web services
You can send pictures and motion pictures to an SNS, etc. via “LUMIX CLUB”.
By setting up automatic transfers of pictures and motion pictur es to the Cloud Sync 
Service, you can receive the transferred pictures or motion pic tures on a PC or 
smartphone.
A Wireless access point BWeb service CCloud Sync Service
Preparations
To send images to a web service or a cloud folder, you need to  register to “LUMIX 
CLUB”  (P282).
To send images to a web service, you need to register the web s ervice. (P277)
When sending images to web service≠P276
When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]≠P280
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∫Methods for sending and images that can be sent
•
Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.•For information on the playback of images, check the web servic e.•For details on how to send images, refer to P293.
•Images uploaded to the web service cannot be displayed or delet ed with this camera. Check 
images by accessing the web service with your smartphone or com puter.
•If sending images fails, a report email outlining the failure will be sent to the email address 
registered with “LUMIX CLUB”.
•Images may contain personal information that can be used to ide ntify the user, such as a 
title, the time and date when the images was taken, and the loc ation where the image 
was taken. Check this information before uploading images to we b services.
When sending images to web service
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Sending an image each time a recording is made
([Send Images While Recording]) ±
——— ±
Select and send the images
( [Send Images Stored in the Camera] ) ±
— ±— ±
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images Wh ile 
Recording] )≠ P277
Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera])≠P278
•Panasonic assumes no responsibility for the damages resulting f rom the leakage, loss, etc. 
of images uploaded on web services.
•When uploading images to the web service, do not delete images  from this camera, even 
after they have finished sending, until you have checked that t hey have been properly 
uploaded to the web service. Panasonic assumes no responsibilit y for the damages 
resulting from the deletion of images stored in this unit. 
						

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When sending images to web services, the web service being used must be registered 
with the “LUMIX CLUB”.  (P282)•Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible  web services.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/lumix_faqs/
Preparation:
Make sure that you have created an account on the web service y ou want to use, and 
have the login information available.
1Connect to the “LUMIX CLUB” site using a smartphone or computer .
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
2Enter your “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and password and log in to the  service. 
(P282)
3Register your email address.
4Select the web service to be used and register it.
•Follow the instructions on the screen to register the service.
1Select the menu.  (P53)
2Select [Via Network], and connect.  (P288)3Select a web service.
4Check the send settings, and select [Set].
•To change the send setting, press [DISP.].  (P295)
5Take pictures.
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P250)
You cannot change the settings while sending pictures. Wait unt il sending is complete.
(You can also terminate the connection by performing the follow ing operations:
>  [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] > [Yes])
Registering web services
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]  > [Web service]
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1Select the menu. (P53)
2Select [Via Network], and connect.  (P288)3Select a web service.4Check the send settings, and select [Set].
•To change the send setting, press [DISP.].  (P295)
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]  > [Web service]
[Single Select] setting
1 Select the picture.
2 Select [Set].
[Multi Select] setting
1 Select the picture. (repeat)
•
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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∫Sending images in the camera to a web service with simple opera tions
Once you send an image, you can send other images to a web serv ice with simple,  
smartphone-like operations in an environment where a wireless a ccess point connection is 
available.
(The instructions below assume that you are already registered  to “LUMIX CLUB” 
and the camera has a record of a connection to a wireless acces s point.)
1Display an image.2Press 4.
(When group pictures are selected, proceed to select 
[Upload(Wi-Fi)].)
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The same operation can be performed by touching [ ].
(When group pictures are selected, touch [ ], and select 
[Upload(Wi-Fi)].)
3Select [Yes] on the confirmation screen.
4Select a web service.5Check the send settings, and select [Set].
•The camera will connect to a previously connected wireless acce ss point and sends the 
image to a web service.
•To change the send setting, press [DISP.].  (P295)•St e p 4, 5 are not necessary when you continue to send another image. 
The image will be sent to the same web service with the same se nd settings.
•To terminate the connection, press [Wi-Fi]. (P250)
You can also terminate the Wi-Fi connection by exiting the playback screen.
To change the settings for sending images or web service
•To change the send settings for sending images, press [Wi-Fi] when the camera is connected 
to Wi-Fi.  (P250)
•To change the web service, terminate the Wi-Fi connection, and  perform the operations of step 
1 and onwards again.
•If the camera has no records of connections to wireless access points that are available, a 
screen that asks you to select a connection method is displayed. Select a connection method, 
and connect the camera to a wireless access point.  (P288)
•When you are not registered to “LUMIX CLUB”, a screen that asks  you to acquire a new login 
ID is displayed. Acquire a login ID and set a password.  (P282)
•When group pictures are displayed continuously, all pictures in  the group will be sent. When 
group pictures are displayed one by one, the currently displaye d picture will be sent.
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∫Using [Cloud Sync. Service]  (As of January 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] (P295) 
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
•
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  P293.
When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]
Preparations
You need to register to “LUMIX CLUB”  (P282) 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]) ±
——— ±
Select and send the images
( [Send Images Stored in the Camera] ) ±
— ±— ±
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images Wh ile 
Recording] )≠ P281
Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera])≠P281