Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual

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10. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function
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. Service], [Web service] or 
[External] in [AV device].
¢ 4 Only available when the destination is set to [Cloud Sync. Service].
Changing the settings for sending images
[Size] Resize the image to send.
[Original]/[Auto]
¢
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 [VGA].
The aspect ratio does not change.
[File Format]¢2[JPG]/[RAW iJPG]/[RAW]
[Delete Location 
Data]¢ 3
Select whether to delete the location information from images before 
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 images 
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 runs 
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.  (P54)
•
Refer to P286 for details.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P57.
•If you are using the PC with standard settings, you do not need to change the workgroup.
•Refer to P291 for details.
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > Desired item to be set
[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  P57.
•A maximum of 32 characters can be entered.
[External AV device]Images can be sent to the AV device of relatives and 
acquaintances via “LUMIX CLUB”.
[NFC Operation]
Configures the settings for the NFC function.
[ON]:
NFC function is worked.
[OFF]
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•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P57.•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 CLUB] )
•A “MAC Address” is a unique address that is used to identify network 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-GH4P.
[Touch Sharing]
Sets the camera operation after the connection with the NFC 
function is complete.
[ON]:
When a Wi-Fi connection is complete by using the NFC function 
during single picture playback, the single picture can be 
transferred.
[OFF]
[Wi-Fi Password]
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 input 
screen when the Wi-Fi function is used.
[Setup]:
Enter any 4-digit numbers as the password.
[Delete]
[Network Address]Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit.
[Approved 
Regulations]¢Displays the certification number for radio regulations. 
						

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11.Customizing the Camera’s Settings
Using the [Custom] menu
Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set 
up according to your preferences.
Custom Mode ≠P305
[Cust.Set Mem.]
Silent operation ≠P305
[Silent Mode]
AF/AE lock ≠P305
[AF/AE Lock] [AF/AE Lock Hold]
Shutter button ≠P305
[Shutter AF] [Half Press Release]
Auto Focus ≠P306
[Quick AF] [Eye Sensor AF] [Pinpoint AF Time]
[AF Assist Lamp] [Direct Focus Area] [Focus/Release Priority]
[AF+MF]
Manual Focus ≠P308
[MF Assist] [MF Guide] [Peaking]
Screen display ≠P309
[Histogram] [Guide Line] [Center Marker]
[Highlight] [Zebra Pattern][Monochrome Live View]
[Constant Preview] [Expo.Meter] [LVF Disp.Style]
[Monitor Disp. Style] [Monitor Info. Disp.] [Rec Area]
[Video-Priority Display] [Auto Review]
Buttons and dials ≠P312
[Fn Button Set] [Q.MENU] [Dial Set.]
[Video Button]
Touch operations and others ≠P313
[Power Zoom Lens] [Lens w/o Focus Ring] [Eye Sensor]
[Touch Settings] [Touch Scroll] [Menu Guide]
[Shoot w/o Lens] 
						

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For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to  P54.
Custom Mode
Registering Personal Menu Settings
[Cust.Set Mem.]
Refer to  P321 for details.
Silent operation
Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once
[Silent Mode]
Refer to P170 for details.
AF/AE lock
Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
[AF/AE Lock]
Refer to P160 for details.
Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK]  is released
[AF/AE Lock Hold]  > [ON]/[OFF]
Refer to  P160 for details.
Shutter button
Focusing/not focusing when the shutter button is pressed halfway
[Shutter AF]  > [ON]/[OFF]
Releasing/not releasing the shutter by pressing the shutter button halfway
[Half Press Release]  > [ON]/[OFF] 
						

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For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to  P54.
Auto Focus
Focusing/Not focusing in advance
[Quick AF] >  [ON]/[OFF]
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when 
you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
•
The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•The [Quick AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:
–In Preview Mode–In low light situations–With lenses that only offer Manual Focus
–With some Four Thirds lenses that do not support contrast AF
Adjusting/not adjusting the focus automatically when the eye sensor is activated
[Eye Sensor AF]  > [ON]/[OFF]
If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts 
the focus as the eye sensor is activated.
•
Beep sounds are not emitted when the focus is achieved in [Eye Sensor AF].•[Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions.•The [Eye Sensor AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:
–With lenses that only offer Manual Focus–With some Four Thirds lenses
Setting the duration for which the screen is enlarged
[Pinpoint AF Time]
[LONG]  (Approx. 1.5 seconds) /[MID] (Approx. 1.0 second) /[SHORT] (Approx.
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For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to  P54.
Turning on/not turning on the AF Assist Lamp
[AF Assist Lamp] >  [ON]/[OFF]
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, 
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger 
AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)
•
The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is different depending on the lens used.
–When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is attached:
Approx. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 3.0 m (9.8 feet)
–When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is attached:
Approx. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 3.0 m (9.8 feet)
•The AF Assist Lamp is valid only for the subject in the center of the screen. Use it by 
positioning the subject in the center of the screen.
•Remove the lens hood.•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in 
dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to 
focus on the subject.
•The AF Assist Lamp gets slightly block ed when the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035/
H-FS14140) is used, but it does not affect the performance.
•The AF Assist Lamp may be greatly blocked, and it may become harder to focus when a lens 
with large diameter is used.
•The setting for the [AF Assist Lamp] is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.
–When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
Moving/not moving the AF area with the cursor button
[Direct Focus Area] >  [ON]/[OFF]
When [ š], [ ], or [ Ø] is selected, the AF area can be moved; when  [ ]  is selected, 
the enlarged position can be moved.
•
When [Custom Multi] such as [ ] is selected, the AF area setting screen will be displayed.•[Direct Focus Area] is fixed to [OFF] in the following case.–Creative Control Mode
Recording/not recording even when focus is not achieved
[Focus/Release Priority]
[FOCUS]:
You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus.
[RELEASE]:
This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you can take a picture when the 
shutter button is pressed fully.
•
When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be achieved even with focus 
mode set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].
•[Focus/Release Priority] is disabled  during motion picture recording. 
						

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For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to  P54.
Adjusting/not adjusting the focus manually after achieving Auto Focus
[AF+MF]  > [ON]/[OFF]
When AF Lock is ON (press the shutter button halfway with the focus mode set to [AFS] 
or set AF Lock using [AF/AE LOCK]), you can make fine adjustments to the focus 
manually.
Manual Focus
Setting the operations for displaying the MF Assist
[MF Assist]
•
Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
When an interchangeable lens having a focus ring (H-HS12035/H-FS14140) is used
[] Enlarge by operating the lens’s focus ring or focus lever or pressing [ ]¢.
[]Enlarge by operating the lens’s focus ring or focus lever.
[]Enlarge by pressing [ ]¢.
[OFF] The MF Assist cannot be enlarged even if you operate the lens’s focus ring or 
focus lever or press [ ]¢.
•If you press [ ]¢ when this item is set to [ ] or [OFF], the screen that lets you set the 
area to be enlarged will be displayed.
When an interchangeable lens with no focus ring is used
[ON] You can adjust the focus when the screen that lets you set the area to be enlarged is 
displayed after pressing [ ]¢.
[OFF] You can adjust the focus after pressing [ ]¢ without displaying the screen that lets 
you set the area to be enlarged.
¢ Press the function button to which [AF Mode/MF] in [Fn Button Set]  (P317) has been 
assigned. (assigned to [ ]/[Fn3] at the time of purchase)
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
[MF Guide]  > [ON]/[OFF]
A Indicator for  ¶ (infinity)
When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and 
you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the 
screen. You can check whether the point of focus is to the 
near side or the far side.
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For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to  P54.
Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
[Peaking]
Refer to  P 111 for details.
Screen display
Displaying/not displaying the histogram
[Histogram]  > [ON]/[OFF]
You can set the position by pressing  3/4/2/1.•Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen.
•A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal 
axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness 
level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
A dark
B bright
•When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the 
following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.
–When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [ n0] during Exposure Compensation 
or in the Manual Exposure Mode
–When the flash is activated
–When suitable exposure is not achieved with the flash closed–When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places•The histogram is an approximation in the Recording Mode.
•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture 
editing software used in PCs etc.
Displaying/not displaying the guide lines
[Guide Line]  > [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[OFF]
When [ ]  is set, guideline positions can be set by pressing  3/4/
2 /1 .
•You can also set the position directly by touching [ ] on the 
guideline of the recording screen. 
						

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For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to  P54.
Displaying the center of the screen
[Center Marker]
Refer to  P209 for details.
Displaying/not displaying white saturated areas
[Highlight]  > [ON]/[OFF]
When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas 
appear blinking in black and white.
This does not affect the recorded image.
•
If there are any white saturated areas, we 
recommend compensating the exposure towards 
negative  (P157) referring to the histogram  (P309) 
and then taking the picture again. It may result in a 
better quality picture.
•This does not work while in Multi Playback, Calendar 
Playback, or Playback Zoom.
Displaying areas that may be white saturated
[Zebra Pattern]
Refer to  P210 for details.
Displaying the recording screen in black and white
[Monochrome Live View]
Refer to P211 for details.
Checking/not checking the effects of aperture and shutter speed on the recording 
screen
[Constant Preview]  > [ON]/[OFF]
Refer to  P154 for details.
Displaying/not displaying the exposure meter
[Expo.Meter]  > [ON]/[OFF]
A Exposure meter
•Set to [ON] to display the Exposure meter when correcting 
exposure, performing Program Shift, setting aperture, and 
setting shutter speed.
•Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.•When the Exposure meter is not displayed, switch the display 
information for screen by pressing [DISP.].  (P44)
•The Exposure meter disappears after approximately 4 seconds if no operation is performed.
[ON][OFF]
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