Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm1 Owners Manual

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12.Using the Wi-Fi function
Wi-FiR function
∫Use the camera as a wireless LAN device
When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than 
wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs 
and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any 
damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN 
device.
∫ Use of the Wi-Fi function of this camera is presumed to be in countries where this 
camera is sold
There is the risk that the camera violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries 
other than those where this camera is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any 
violations.
∫ There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted
Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be 
intercepted by a third party.
∫ Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or 
interference
•
Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or interference, such as 
near microwave ovens. These may cause the interruption of the radio waves.
•Using the camera near devices such as microwave ovens or cordless telephones that use the 
2.4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in both devices.
∫ Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized to use
When the camera utilizes its Wi-Fi function, wireless networks will be searched 
automatically. When this happens, wireless networks that you are not authorized to use 
(SSID
¢) may be displayed, however do not attempt to connect to the network as it may be 
considered as unauthorized access.
¢ SSID refers to the name that is used to identify a network over a wireless LAN connection. If 
the SSID matches for both devices, transmission is possible.
∫Before Use
To use the Wi-Fi function on this unit, a wireless access point or a destination device 
equipped with the wireless LAN function is required. 
						

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∫About the Wi-Fi connection lamp
∫ About the [Wi-Fi] button
At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi] is set to [Fn1].
In the chapter for “Using the Wi-Fi function”, [Fn1] is written 
as [Wi-Fi] .
•
Refer to P43  for details about the function button.
∫What you can do with the [Wi-Fi] button when connected to Wi-Fi
If [Wi-Fi] button is pressed when connected to Wi-Fi, the following operations can be 
performed.
¢ This is not displayed when the destination of [Remote Shooting & View], [Playback on TV] or 
[Send Images Stored in the Camera]  is set to [Printer] .
Lit blue: The Wi-Fi connection is on standby
Blinking blue: Sending/receiving data through the Wi-Fi  connection
[Terminate the Connection] Terminates the Wi-Fi connection.
[Change the Destination]Terminates the Wi-Fi connection, and allows you to 
select a different Wi-Fi connection.
[Change Settings for Sending 
Images]¢Refer to P282
 for details.
[Register the Current Destination 
to Favorite] Registering the current connection destination or the 
connection method, you can easily connect with the 
same connection method next time.
[Network Address]
Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit. 
						

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∫Describing method
When  “select [Select a destination from History]” , etc. is 
described in a step, perform any of the following operations.
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The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection.
•Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a wireless 
access point.
•We strongly recommend that you set an encryption to maintain information security.
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery when sending images.
•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.)
•When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be incurred 
depending on the details of your contract.
•Pictures may not be completely sent depending on radio wave conditions. If the connection is 
terminated while sending pictures, pictures with missing sections may be sent.
•Do not remove the memory card or battery or move to an area without any reception 
while sending images.
•The monitor display may become distorted for an instant while connected to the service, 
however this will not affect the image being sent.
Button operation: Select [Select a destination from  History] with the cursor button, and 
then press [MENU/SET].
Touch operation: Touch [Select a destination from  History]. 
						

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What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
Recording with a 
smartphone.
Saving images stored in the 
camera.
Sending images to an SNS.P245
Easy connection
By pressing and holding [Wi-Fi], you 
can easily connect the camera to a 
smartphone or tablet.
Displaying pictures on a TVP252
Printing WirelesslyP253
When sending images to AV device
You can send pictures and motion pictures to AV devices in your 
house (home AV devices). You can also send them to the devices 
(external AV devices) of your family or friends living away from you 
via “LUMIX CLUB”. P254
When sending images to PCP257
Using Web services
You can send pictures and motion pictures to an SNS, etc. via 
“LUMIX CLUB”.
By using [Cloud Sync. Service], you can receive pictures and 
motion pictures on a PC or smartphone.P261 
						

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Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
Using a smartphone/tablet, you can record images on 
the camera and save them.
You need to install “ Panasonic Image App ” (referred to 
as “ Image App ” from this point on)  on your 
smartphone/tablet.
The “ Image App ” is an application provided by Panasonic.
•
OS
•Use the latest version.•The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone/tablet 
being used.
For information on the “ Image App ”, refer to the support site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Image App ”
For AndroidTM apps:Android 2.2  to  Android 4.3¢
For iOS apps: iOS 5.0 to  iOS 7.0
¢ Connecting to this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct] requires  Android OS 4.0 or higher and Wi-Fi 
Direct
TM support.
1Connect the smartphone/tablet to a network.
2(Android) Select “Google PlayTM Sto re”.
(iOS) Select “App Store
SM”.
3Enter “ Panasonic Image App ” into the search box.
4Select “ Panasonic Image App ”   and install it. 
						

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By pressing and holding [Wi-Fi], you can easily establish a connection. 
1Press and hold [Wi-Fi].
•The information (SSID and password) required for directly 
connecting your smartphone/tablet to this unit is displayed.
•Except for when connecting for the first time, the screen 
from the previous connection is displayed.
•The same screen can be displayed by selecting the 
following menu items.
2Operate the smartphone/tablet.
∫ Changing the connection method
To change the connection method, press [DISP.], and then 
select the connection method.
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
Preparations:
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Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P245)
[Wi-Fi]>[New Connection]  > [Remote 
Shooting & View]
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 ”.  (P245)
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When the connection is complete, live images being captured by the camera are 
displayed on the smartphone/tablet.
On the camera
Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.  (P273)
On your smartphone/tablet
When connecting with [Via Network]:
1Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set.
3Start “ Image Ap p ”.  (P245)
When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Direct]:
Start “ Image Ap p ”.  (P245) 
						

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1Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P246)2Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet.
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The recorded images are saved in the camera.
•Some settings are not available.•The screen differs depending on the OS.
•When a high ambient temperature, continuous motion picture 
recording or other conditions are causing the camera to 
overheat, [ ]  flashes. If a message is displayed after [ ] 
flashes, the camera will turn off automatically to protect itself. 
When this happens, some functions will be disabled until the 
camera cools down.
1Connect to a smartphone/tablet.  (P246)
2Select [ ] on a smartphone/tablet.
3Drag an image to save it.
•If an image is touched, the picture will be played back in an 
enlarged size.
•The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, left or 
right according to your preference.
Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
Saving images stored in the camera 
						

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1Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P246)
2Select [ ] on a smartphone/tablet.
3Drag an image to send it to an SNS, etc.
•The image is sent to a web service such as an SNS.•The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, left or 
right according to your preference.
You can acquire location information from a smartphone/tablet, and write it on images 
afterwards.
Refer to P224 for how to write the location information on the images recorded by this unit.
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Read the [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for further details on how to operate.•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P242)
•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.
•If you have changed the clock setting of this unit or the smartphone/tablet after [Time sync], 
perform [Time sync] again.
•On the smartphone/tablet, 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 a smartphone/tablet while [Rec. loc. Info] is working, 
location information recording is stopped.
Not available in these cases:
•
The smartphone/tablet may fail to acquire location information in China and the border area in 
the neighbouring countries of China.
(As of October 2013)
Sending images in the camera to an SNS
Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet 
						

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∫Methods for sending and images that can be sent
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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  P280.
Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu.
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When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be incurred 
depending on the details of your contract.
Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera
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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] ) ±
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Preparations:
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Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P245)
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While 
Recording] )P250
Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) P251 
						

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1Select the menu.
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P273)
3Select a device you want to connect.
•When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, 
press [DISP.]. (P282)
4Take pictures.
•The pictures are sent automatically after taking them.
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P242)
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] )
[Wi-Fi] >[New Connection]  > [Send Images While Recording]  > 
[Smartphone]
On your smartphone/tablet
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 ”. (P245)
When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Direct]:
1 Start “ Image App ”. (P245)
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 ”. (P245)