Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx85 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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10.  Using the Wi-Fi function
What you can do with the Wi-Fi
R function
This owner’s manual refer to both smartphones and tablets as “s martphones” from this 
point on unless noted otherwise.
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet  (P254)
Recording with a smartphone  (P259)
Playing back pictures in the camera  
(P260)
Saving images stored in the camera 
(P260)
Sending images in the camera to an SNS  (P261)
Writing location information on images stored in the camera (P2 61)
Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to  
your preference on a smartphone  (P263)
Easy connection
You can easily set up a direct connection to your 
smartphone without entering a password.
Displaying pictures on a TV  (P264)
Printing Wirelessly  (P270)
When sending images to AV device  (P271)
You can send pictures and motion pictures to AV devices in your  house 
(home AV devices).
When sending images to PC  (P272)
Using Web services  (P274)
You can send pictures and motion pictures to an SNS, etc. via “ LUMIX 
CLUB”.
By using [Cloud Sync. Service], you can receive pictures and mo tion pictures 
on a PC or smartphone. 
						

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Wi-Fi function
∫Before Use
•Set the date and time settings in advance.  (P35)•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.
∫About the Wi-Fi connection lamp
∫ About the [Wi-Fi] button
In this owner’s manual, a function button to which [Wi-Fi] is a ssigned is referred to as the 
[Wi-Fi] button. (At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi] is assigned t o [Fn5].)
•
For information about the function button, refer to  P58.
Steps for pressing [Wi-Fi]
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
When the camera is not connected to Wi-Fi, press [Wi-Fi]. The c amera will then be 
ready to be connected to the smartphone. You can connect the ca mera directly to 
the smartphone.  (P255)
•
When the camera is ready to be connected, you can press [DISP.]  to connect with the same 
settings as used previously. This is a convenient and quick way  to establish a connection. 
(P286)
Lit red: When the Wi-Fi function is ON or connected by 
Wi-Fi
Blinking red: When sending picture data
Fn5
Fn6Fn6Fn7 Fn6
Fn8
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When the camera is connected to Wi-Fi, you can press [Wi-Fi] and perform the 
following operations:
¢ 1 These items are not displayed when you send the displayed imag e to a web service by 
pressing  4. (P276)
¢ 2 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] .
∫ Describing method
When  “select [Select a destination from History]” , etc. is 
described in a step, perform any of the following operations.
•
The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN c onnection.•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 in formation 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 communicat ion 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 sectio ns may be sent.
•Do not remove the memory card or battery or move to an area wit hout any reception 
while sending images.
[Terminate the Connection] Terminates the Wi-Fi connection.
[Change the Destination]¢1Terminates the Wi-Fi connection, and allows you to select 
a different Wi-Fi connection.
[Change Settings for Sending 
Images]¢2Refer to P268 for details.
[Register the Current Destination 
to Favorite]¢1
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.
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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Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
With a smartphone, you can record images remotely, 
play back images on the camera or save them to the 
smartphone.
•
You need to install “ Panasonic Image App ” (referred to as 
“ Image App ” from this point on )  on your smartphone.
The “ Image App ” is an application provided by Panasonic.
•OS
•Use the latest version.•Supported OSs are current as of April 2016 and are subject to change.•Read the [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for further details on how to operate.
•When you operate the “ Image App ” on the smartphone that is connected to the camera via 
Wi-Fi, [Help] in the “ Image App ” may not be displayed depending  on the smartphone. In this 
case, after terminating the connection to the camera, reconnect  the smartphone to a mobile 
phone network such as the 3G or LTE network or to a Wi-Fi route r, and then display [Help] in 
the “ Image App ”.
•Some of the screens and information provided in this owner’s ma nual may differ from your 
device depending on the supported OS and “ Image App ” version.
•The service may not be able to be used properly depending on th e type of smartphone being 
used.
For information on the “ Image App ”, refer to the support site b elow.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet commu nication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Image App ”
App for AndroidTM:Android 4.0 or higher
App for iOS:iOS 7.0 or higher
1Connect the smartphone to a network.
2(Android) Select “Google PlayTM Store”.
(iOS) Select “App Store”.
3Enter “ Panasonic Image App ” or “LUMIX” into the search box.
4Select “ Panasonic Image App ”   and install it. 
						

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You can easily set up a direct connection to your smartphone without entering a password.
1Select the menu on the camera. (P54)
ASSID•When the camera is ready to be connected to the 
smartphone, the SSID is 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 smartphone, select the 
SSID displayed on the camera.
4On the smartphone, start “ Image App ”.5When the connection confirmation screen is displayed on 
the camera, select [Yes] to connect. (For first time 
connection only)
•
When [Wi-Fi Password] is set to the default setting [OFF], thir d parties may intercept 
Wi-Fi radio waves and collect the content of communications. Se t [Wi-Fi Password] to 
[ON] to enable the password.  (P256, 257)
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
For both iOS devices (iPhone/iP od touch/iPad) and Android devic es
Connecting without using the password
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function] 
>  [New Connection]  > [Remote Shooting & View]
A
MENU
Wi-Fi
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Connecting with a password further enhances security. You can scan a QR code or 
manually enter a password to set up a connection.
Preparations: 
Set [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON].>   [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > [Wi-Fi Password]  > [ON]
1Select the menu on the camera.  (P54)
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.
2On the smartphone, start “ Image App ”.3Select [QR code].
•When the smartphone is connected to a wireless access point, it may take time to display 
[QR code].
•(For iOS devices) A confirmation screen will be displayed. Sele ct [OK] to proceed.
4Use the “ Image App ” to scan the QR code displayed on the screen  of the 
camera.
•
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.
5Install the profile to the smartphone.
•If the smartphone is locked with a passcode, enter the passcode to unlock the 
smartphone.
6When a message is displayed on the browser, press the home butt on to close 
the browser.
7Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphon e.
8On the Wi-Fi setting screen of the smartphone, select the 
SSID displayed on the camera.
9On the smartphone, start “ Image App ”.
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(iOS devices) Steps 2 through 6 are not required from the second 
time on.
Using a password to set up a connection
For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod  touch/iPad) and Android devices
Using the QR code to set up a connection 
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi 
Function]  > [New Connection]  > [Remote 
Shooting & View]
For iOS devices only
MENU
AB
MENU
Wi-Fi
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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.  (P54)
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 smartphone, select the 
SSID displayed on the camera.
4Enter the password displayed on the camera into the 
smartphone. (For first time connection only)
•
If you are using an Android device, marking the box for passwor d 
display will allow the device to display the password as you enter it.
5On the smartphone, start “ Image App ”.
To change the connection method, follow the steps below:
Select the menu.  (P54)
or
For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod  touch/iPad) and Android devices
Manually entering a password to set up a connection
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi 
Function]  > [New Connection]  > [Remote 
Shooting & View]
For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod  touch/iPad) and Android devices
Changing the connection method
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > 
[New Connection]  > [Remote Shooting & View]  > 
[DISP.] button
> [DISP.] button  > [New Connection]  > 
[Remote Shooting & View]  > [DISP.] button
MENU
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MENU
Wi-Fi
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When connecting via a wireless access point ([Via Network]):
1Select [Via Network].
•Follow the connection procedure described on P283 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 ”.  (P254)
When directly connecting the camera and smartphone ([Direct]):
1Select [Direct].
•Select [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection]¢, and follow the connection procedure 
described on  P285 to connect the camera to the smartphone.
¢ 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 smart phone supports the 
function, refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone .
2Start “ Image App ”. (P254)
1Set the camera to Recording Mode.
2Select the camera’s menu items to terminate the 
Wi-Fi connection. 
•
You can also terminate the connection by pressing [Wi-Fi] 
on the camera. (P253)
3On the smartphone, close “ Image App ”.
On the camera
On your smartphone
On the camera
On your smartphone
For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod  touch/iPad) and Android devices
Terminating the connection
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi 
Function]  > [Yes]
(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 device)On the screen of “ Image App ”, press the return button twice to  close the app.
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1Connect to a smartphone. (P255)
2Operate the smartphone.
•
When recording with 4K Pre-Burst with the smartphone, 
terminate the connection only after switching to 4K Burst 
recording by pressing [ ] on the camera.
Not available in these cases:
•In the following case, remote recording does not work:–Panorama Shot Mode–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
–When [Snap Movie] is set to [ON]
∫ 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 
jump and to make any desired adjustments.
•For details, refer to the help section in the “ Image App ” menu.
Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
1 Select  [ ].
2 Record an image.
•
The recorded images are saved in the camera.
•Some settings are not available.
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1Connect to a smartphone. (P255)
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. (P255)
2Operate the smartphone.
•
Pictures in RAW format, AVCHD motion pictures, MP4 motion pictu res with a [Rec Quality] size 
of [4K], 4K burst files, and images recorded with [Post Focus]  cannot be saved.
•3D pictures (MPO format) will be saved as 2D pictures (JPEG for mat).
Playing back images 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 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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