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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. (P63)
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” (P84)  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.  (P63)
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. (P290)
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.  (P63)
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
If you have selected [New Connection], select a Wi-Fi function and destination first, and 
then select a connection method.
If you have selected [Select a destination from History] or [Select a destination from 
Favorite], you can connect with the same Wi-Fi connection setti ngs as used previously.
This section describes connection methods.
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When connecting with the same settings as used previously, refe r to P328 .
When a screen similar to the one below is displayed, select a connection method.
•Example of operation for displaying a screen:
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [New Connection]  > [Send Images 
While Recording]  > [Smartphone]
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.
Wireless access point
[Via Network] Connects via a wireless access point. P325
[Direct]Your device connects directly to this unit. P327
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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 via a wireless access point (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.
1On the camera screen, select 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] of the camera.
•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  P326 .
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  P84.
∫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  P84.
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”  (P362)  and “Troubleshooting” (P378)  for details.
•Depending on your environment, transmission speed between the camera and wireless access 
point may decrease. In addition, the wireless access point may not be available for use.
You can select the method for connecting to the device you 
are using.
Select the connection method  supported by your device.
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Please also refer to the operating instructions of the device t o be connected.
Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)
[Wi-Fi Direct]1Set the device to Wi-Fi DirectR mode.2On the camera screen, select [Wi-Fi Direct].
3On the camera screen, select the device to connect to.
[WPS Connection][WPS (Push-Button)]
1On the camera, select [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)]
1On the camera, select [WPS (PIN code)].2Enter the PIN code of the device into this camera.
[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 
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When the Wi-Fi function is used, a record is saved in the history. You can register records 
as favorites.
Using the history or favorit es list, you can easily connect wit h the same settings as used 
previously.
Check to see if the Wi-Fi settings of the device to connect to  are the same as used 
previously.
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If the settings of the device to connect to have been changed,  it may not be possible to connect 
to the device.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Select [Select a destination from History] or 
[Select a destination from Favorite].
3Select item.
•If the device you want to connect to (smartphone, etc.) is 
connected to a wireless access point other than the 
camera, you cannot connect the device to the camera 
using [Direct]. Change the Wi-Fi settings of the device 
you want to connect to so that the access point to be 
used is set to the camera.
You can also select [New Connection] and reconnect the devices.  (P290)
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Select the history you want to register to favorites, and then  press 1.3Enter a registration name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on  P84.•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. A two-byte character  is treated as two 
characters.
Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones 
([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from  Favorite])
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]
[Select a destination from 
History] Connects with the same 
settings as the previous 
ones.
[Select a destination from 
Favorite]
Connects with settings 
registered as favorites.
Registering records as favorites
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [Select a destination 
from History]
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1Select the menu. (P63)
2Select the favorite history you want to edit, and then press  1.3Select the item.
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Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] clears the history and the co ntents saved in [Select a 
destination from Favorite].
•When connecting to a network to which many PCs are connected by  using [Select a destination 
from History] or [Select a destination from Favorite], a connection attempt may fail because the 
previously-conn ected device will be identified from among many  devices.
If a connection attempt fails, reconnect by using [New Connection].
Editing the history registered to favorites
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [Select a destination 
from Favorite]
[Remove from Favorite] —
[Change the Order in 
Favorite]Select the destination.
[Change the Registered 
Name]•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering 
Te x t” section on  P84.•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. A two-byte 
character is treated as two characters.
Save frequently-used Wi-Fi connection settings as favorites
The number that can be saved in the history is limited.
We recommend that you save frequently-used Wi-Fi connection set tings by registering 
them as favorites.  (P328)
Checking the connection detail of a record or favorite
If [DISP.] is pressed when selecting an item in the history or  favorites, the detail of the 
connection can be displayed.
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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. (P63)
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When [ON] is selected, you can also set up a connection by scan ning a QR code. (P293)
•Refer to P319 for details.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P84.•If you are using the PC with standard settings, you do not need  to change the workgroup.
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > Desired item to be set
[Wi-Fi Password]
You can improve security by enabling password entry for a direc t 
connection to a smartphone.
[ON]:
Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID and 
password.  (P291)
[OFF]:
Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID.  (P290)
[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 (SSID) of this unit.
1Press [DISP.].2Enter the desired device name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P84.
•A maximum of 32 characters can be entered.
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