Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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1Select the menu. (P53)
2Select [Via Network], and connect.  (P288)3Check the send settings, and select [Set].
•To change the send setting, press [DISP.].  (P295)
4Take 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])
1Select the menu. (P53)
2Select [Via Network], and connect.  (P288)3Check the send settings, and select [Set].
•To change the send setting, press [DISP.].  (P295)
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. (P285)
1Select the menu.  (P53)
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  P288 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.
•The display can be enlarged (2 k) by rotating the control dial to the right.•The enlarged display can be reset to its original size (1 k) by rotating the control 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 P69.
7Check the login ID and select [OK].
•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].
•Be sure to make a note of the login ID and password.•Exit the menu after it is set. 
						

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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. (P53)
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” (P69)  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.  (P53)
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. (P254)
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.  (P53)
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
You can select a connection method after selecting a Wi-Fi function and a destination.
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.
When connecting with the same settings as the previous ones, yo u can use the Wi-Fi 
function quickly by connecting via [Select a destination from History] or  [Select a 
destination from Favorite].
Wireless access point
[Via Network] Connects via a wireless access point. P288
[Direct]Your device connects directly to this unit. P290 
						

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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 from your house (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.
1Select 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].
•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  P289 .
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  P69.
∫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  P69.
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]
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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”  (P322)  and “Troubleshooting” (P335)  for details.
•Transmission speed may decrease, or may not be usable depending  on the environment it is 
used in.
You can select the method for connecting to the device you 
are using.
Select the connection method  supported by your device.
Connecting from a location away from your house (direct connect ion)
[Wi-Fi Direct]
1Set the device to Wi-Fi Direct mode.2Select [Wi-Fi Direct].
3Select the device to connect to.
•Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
[WPS Connection][WPS (Push-Button)]
1Select [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)]
1Select [WPS (PIN code)].
2Enter the PIN code of the device into this unit.
[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.  (P254)