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10. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function
When using an SSID and password to set up a connection
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone/tablet.
2 Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the 
camera.
3 Enter the password displayed on the screen of the 
camera. 
(Only when connecting for the first time)
4 Start “ Image App ”.  (P258)
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The connection method differs according to your smartphone/tablet.
If you are using an Android device
When scanning the QR code to set up a connection
1 Start “ Image App ”.  (P258)
2 Select [QR code].
3 Using “ Image App ”, scan the QR code displayed 
on the screen of the camera.
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If you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR 
code will be enlarged. When it is difficult to scan 
the QR code, try enlarging it.
When using an SSID and password to set up a connection
1 Start “ Image App ”.  (P258)
2 Select [Wi-Fi].
3 Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the 
camera.
4 Enter the password displayed on the screen of 
the camera. 
(Only when connecting for the first time)
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If you mark the box that enables the smartphone to display the password, you 
can see the password as you enter it.
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∫Changing the connection method
To change the connection method,  press [DISP.], and then select the connection method.
When connecting with [Via Network]:
1Select [Via Network].
•Follow the connection procedure described on  P293 to connect the camera to a wireless 
access point.
2Turn on the Wi-Fi function.3Connect the smartphone/tablet to the wireless access point to which the 
camera is connected.
4Start “ Image App ”.  (P258)
When connecting with [WPS Connection]
¢ in [Direct]:
1Select [Direct].
•Follow the connection procedure described on  P296 to connect the camera to the 
smartphone.
2Start “ Image App ”.  (P258)
¢WPS is a function that allows you to easily set up a connection with a wireless LAN device 
and make security-related settings. To check whether your smartphone supports the 
function, refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone.
∫Terminating the connection
After use, terminate the connection to the smartphone.
1Press [Wi-Fi] on the camera.  (P256)2On the smartphone, close “ Image App ”.
On the camera
(On your smartphone)
On the camera
(On your smartphone)
If you are using an iOS device
On the screen of “ Image App ”, press the home button to close the app.
If you are using an Android deviceOn the screen of “ Image App ”, press the return button twice to close the app. 
						

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Using the NFC “ Near Field Communication ” function, you can easily transfer data 
necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between  this camera and the smartphone/tablet.
1Launch “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet.
2While  [ ]  is displayed on the screen of 
the smartphone, touch the smartphone to 
[ ] of  the camera.
3When the connection confirmation screen 
is displayed on the camera, select [Yes].
4Touch the smartphone to [ ] of the 
camera again.
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St e ps  3 through 4 are not required from the 
second time on.
•It may take time to complete the connection.•When the smartphone has connected, an image 
of this camera will be displayed on the 
smartphone.
•The connected smartphone is registered to this 
camera.
•If a connection attempt by touching fails, restart 
the “ Image App ”, and then display the screen in 
step 
1 again.•If a connection is established  during single picture playback, the picture will be transferred 
to the smartphone.  (P266)
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet by using the NFC function
∫ Compatible models
This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 
2.3.3 or higher). (excluding some models)
Preparation:
(On the camera)
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Set [NFC Operation] to [ON].  (P302)(On your smartphone/tablet)
•Check that your smartphone/tablet is a 
compatible model.
•Turn on the Wi-Fi function.•Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P258) 
						

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•You can register up to 20 smartphones. When the number exceeds 20, registrations will be 
deleted, starting from the oldest touched one.
•Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] will  delete the smartphone registration.
•If the camera is not recognized even when touching the smartphone, change positions and try 
again.
•Do not touch the smartphone to this camera strongly.
•For information on the operation and settings of NFC-compatible smartphones, refer to the 
operating instructions of your device.
•If there is a metal object between this camera and the smartphone, reading may fail. Also, 
putting a sticker around the NFC area may deteriorate the communication performance.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–When connecting to a PC or a printer
–When recording motion pictures–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
1Connect to a smartphone. (P259)2Operate the smartphone.
Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
1Select [ ].
2 Record an image.
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The recorded images are saved in the camera.•Some settings are not available.
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1Connect to a smartphone.  (P259)2Operate the smartphone.
1Connect to a smartphone. (P259)2Operate the smartphone.
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The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, 
left or right according to your preference.
•Pictures in RAW format and motion pictures of 
[AVCHD], [MP4] (only when the motion picture size is set to [4K] in [Rec Quality]), [MP4 
(LPCM)] and [MOV] cannot be saved.
•3D pictures (MPO format) will be saved as 2D pictures (JPEG format).
Playing back images in the camera
1 Select [ ].
•You can switch the images to be 
displayed by selecting the icon ( A
) 
on the top left of the screen. To 
display images stored in the camera, 
select [LUMIX].
2 Touch the image to enlarge it.
Saving images stored in the camera
1Select [ ].
•You can switch the images to be 
displayed by selecting the icon ( A
) 
on the top left of the screen. To 
display images stored in the camera, 
select [LUMIX].
2 Touch and hold an image, and drag 
it to save it.
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A Wi-Fi connection using NFC function is possible by touching the smartphone to this unit, 
and you can easily transfer images displayed on the screen.
An image can be sent on site immediately after  taking it, so you can easily send it to the 
smartphone
¢ of your family or friend.¢ Installing the “ Image App ” is required for use.
1Play back the picture in the camera.
2Launch “ Image App ” on the smartphone.3While  [ ]  is displayed on the connection 
screen of the “ Image App ”, touch the 
smartphone to  [ ] of the camera.
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It may take time to complete the connection.
•If a connection attempt by touching fails, restart 
the “ Image App ”, and then display the screen in 
step 
2 again.
•To transfer more than one image, repeat steps 1 and 3.
(They cannot be transferred as a batch.)
•Depending on the environment you are using, it may take a few minutes to complete the image 
transfer.
Transferring images stored in the camera easily
Preparation:
(On the camera)
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Set [NFC Operation] to [ON].  (P302)•Set [Touch Sharing] to [ON]. (P303)
(On your smartphone)
•Check that your smartphone is a compatible 
model.
•Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
•Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P258) 
						

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1Connect to a smartphone.  (P259)2Operate the smartphone.
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The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, 
left or right according to your preference.
You can send location information acquired with a smartphone to the camera. After 
sending the information, you can also write it on images stored in the camera.
1 Start recording location information
2 Start recording images
3 Finish recording the location information
4 Sending and writing location information
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Location information different from that at the time of recording may be written. Keep the 
following points in mind:
–Set the camera’s [Home] setting in [World Time] to your region.–Once you start recording location information with your smartphone, do not change the 
camera’s [Home] setting in [World Time].
•Location information cannot be written on images that were recorded when the clock was not 
set.
Sending images in the camera to an SNS
1 Select [ ].
•You can switch the images to be 
displayed by selecting the icon (
A) 
on the top left of the screen. To 
display images stored in the camera, 
select [LUMIX].
2 Touch and hold an image, and drag 
it to send it to an SNS, etc.
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The image is sent to a web service 
such as an SNS.
Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a 
smartphone/tablet
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∫Start recording location information
Operate the smartphone.
∫ Finish recording the location information
Operate the smartphone.
∫ Sending and writing location information
1Connect to a smartphone.  (P259)
2Operate the smartphone.
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Cautions for Use:
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject 
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
•On the smartphone, you can set the acquisition interval of location information and check the 
transfer status of location information.
Refer to [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for details.
•(When using “ Image App ” for iOS)
If you press the Home or On/Off button of the smartphone while location information is being 
recorded, the recording will stop.
Not available in these cases:
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The smartphone may fail to acquire location information in China and the border area in the 
neighbouring countries of China.
(As of March 2014)
1 Select [ ].
2 Select [Geotagging].
3 Select [ ].
1 Select [ ].
2 Select [Geotagging].
3 Select [ ].
1 Select [ ].
2 Select [Geotagging].
3 Select [ ].
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Follow the on-screen messages to operate the smartphone.•Location information is not written onto the images recorded when [Rec Format] is set 
to [AVCHD].
•When the card in the camera lacks sufficient free space, writing location information 
may not be possible.
•Once the location information is sent to the camera, you can also write it on images by 
performing [Location Logging] in the [Playback] menu.
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∫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  P299.
Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera
JPEGRAWMP4AVCHDMP4 
(LPCM)MOV3D
Sending an image each time a 
recording is made
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Select and send the images
( [Send Images Stored in the Camera] ) ±
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Preparations:
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Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P258)
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images 
While Recording] ) ≠
P270
Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) ≠P271 
						

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1Select the menu.
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P292)
3Select a device you want to connect.
•When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, 
press [DISP.].  (P301)
4Take pictures.
•The pictures are sent automatically after taking them.•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P256)
You cannot change the settings while sending pictures. Wait until sending is complete.
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While 
Recording] )
> [New Connection]  > [Send Images While Recording]  > 
[Smartphone]
On your smartphone
When connecting with [Via Network]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set.
3 Start “ Image App ”.  (P258)
When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Direct]:
1 Start “ Image App ”.  (P258)
When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of this unit, and 
then enter the password.
3 Start “ Image App ”.  (P258)
Wi-Fi