Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•When [Wi-Fi Password] is set to the default setting [OFF], third parties may intercept 
Wi-Fi radio waves and collect the content of communications. Se t [Wi-Fi Password] to 
[ON] to enable the password.  (P293, 294)
Connecting with a password furt her enhances security. You can use the NFC function, 
scan a QR code or manually enter a password to set up a connect ion.
Using the NFC “ Near Field Communication ” function, you can easi ly transfer data 
necessary for a...

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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 re gistration.•If the camera is not recognized even when touching the smartpho ne, change positions and try 
again.
•Do not touch the smartphone to this camera strongly.•If there is a metal object between this camera and the smartphone, reading may fail. Also, 
putting a...

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•To scan a QR code with “ Image App ” on an iOS device, iOS 7.0 or later is required.
Preparations: Set [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON].(>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > [Wi-Fi Password]  > [ON])
1Select the menu on the camera.  (P63)
ASSID and password
B QR code
•When the camera is ready to be connected to the 
smartphone, the QR code, SSID and password are displayed.
•You can also display the information by pressing [Wi-Fi] on the  camera.
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Preparations: Set [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON].(>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > [Wi-Fi Password]  > [ON])
1Select the menu on the camera.  (P63)
ASSID and password
B QR code
•When the camera is ready to be connected to the 
smartphone, the QR code, SSID and password are displayed.
•You can also display the information by pressing [Wi-Fi] on the  camera.
2Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the 
smartphone.
3On the Wi-Fi setting screen of the...

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When connecting via a wireless access point ([Via Network]):
1Select [Via Network].
•Follow the connection procedure described on P325 to connect the camera to a wireless 
access point.
2Turn on the Wi-Fi function.3Connect the smartphone to the wireless access point to which th e camera is 
connected.
4Start “ Image App ”.  (P289)
When directly connecting the camera and smartphone ([Direct]):
1Select [Direct].
•Select [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection]¢, and follow...

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After use, terminate the connection to the smartphone.
1Select the camera’s menu items to terminate the 
Wi-Fi connection. 
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Confirmation screen is displayed. It is ended when [Yes] is 
selected.
•You can also terminate the connection by pressing [Wi-Fi] on the camera. (P287)
2On the smartphone, close “ Image App ”.
1Connect to a smartphone. (P290)2Operate the smartphone.
For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod  touch/iPad) and Android devices
Terminating the connection
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∫Taking a picture while jumping
When you hold your smartphone and jump, the camera’s 
shutter can be released automatically as the smartphone 
detects the peak of the jump. This function is convenient for 
taking a picture while jumping.
Operate the smartphone.
[] >[] >Select the sensitivity.
•
[ ] will be displayed on the remote recording screen of the 
smartphone.
•We recommend that you take test pictures to determine the camer a’s angle and how hard you 
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1Connect to a smartphone. (P290)
2Operate the smartphone.
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When you play a motion picture, the camera transmits it to the  “ Image App ” at a reduced data 
size. As a result, its image quality differs from that of the a ctual recorded motion picture. In 
addition, depending on the smartphone or conditions of use, the  image quality may deteriorate 
or the sound may skip during motion picture or picture playback . 
1Connect to a smartphone. (P290)
2Operate the...

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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.
Preparation: Set [NFC Operation] to [ON].  (P331)
Set [Touch Sharing] to [ON].  (P331)
1Play back the picture in the camera.2Launch “...

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1Connect to a smartphone. (P290)
2Operate the smartphone.
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The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, 
left or right according to your preference.
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...