Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz50 Operating Instructions
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30 VQT1R37VQT1R37 31 Applications4 Adding or changing access points Public LAN access points may be added, but please note that successful i\ nternet connection with this camera via non-T-Mobile services cannot be guaranteed. When using a wireless LAN router, please use one that is compliant with either the IEEE 802.11g or the IEEE 802.11b standard. First, register your access point, then select it from the list to conne\ ct. For information security reasons, we strongly recommend making encryptio\ n settings on your router when using a home wireless LAN. Fixed IP address settings cannot be made on the camera itself. Registering access point You can register up to eight access points, including the ‘tmobile’\ which comes preset. Depending on the setting of the access point used, the screen requiring \ no settings may not be displayed. Check with your provider or network administrator if you do not know the\ ‘SSID’ (network name), ‘network certification’ or ‘encryption key.’ 1Entering Wi-Fi mode (P.10) 2 Select ‘Wi-Fi SET’ 3 Select ‘ACCESS POINT SET’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 4 Select ‘OTHER ACCESS POINT’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 5 Selecting an access point UnregisteredRegistered( PUBLIC Wi-Fi LAN) ( HOME Wi-Fi LAN) Signal strength (P.15) • To return: Press ◄ • To scan again: Press [DISPLAY] • To change page: Turn zoom lever If the access point to be registered on the list is not displayed, select ‘ MANUAL INPUT.’ • The signal strength display reflects the strength status when the access point was detected: as such, it may not reflect the current strength. To check the current signal strength, press [DISPLAY], and search the access point again. 6 Select access point type • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 7 If the displayed SSID (network name) is correct Press ► When ‘MANUAL INPUT’ has been selected, press [MENU/SET], input SSID (up to 32 single- byte alphanumerics), and select ‘EXIT’ and confirm. (Character input → P.11) Press ► to proceed to step 8. • To return: Press ◄ Go to step 10 if selecting a unregistered access point. 8 Select network certificate type(Only displayed when ‘MANUAL INPUT’ or registered access point selected) • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] Network certification : Certification system for wireless LAN access points Encryption scheme : This is the system for encrypting the data. The system which can be set will depend on the network certification setting. Network certificate Available encryption scheme OPEN WITHOUT ENCRYPTION, or WEP SHARED KEY WEP WPA-PSK AES / TKIP WPA2-PSK AES / TKIP When using a ‘PUBLIC Wi-Fi LAN’, select the settings supplied by t\ he provider you are using for the ‘network certification,’ ‘encryption scheme’ and ‘encryption key’ settings; when using of a ‘HOME Wi-Fi LAN’, select the same settings as the wireless LAN router settings.

32 VQT1R37VQT1R37 33 Applications4 Adding or changing access points (Continued) 9 Select encryption scheme (Only displayed when ‘MANUAL INPUT’ or registered access point selected) ( Screen displayed if ‘OPEN’ selected in step 8)• To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 10 Go to input screen • To return: Press ◄ • Steps 10-12 are skipped if ‘WITHOUT ENCRYPTION’ is selected in step 9. 11 Enter encryption key and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) • If ‘EXIT’ cannot be selected, the number of characters in the encryption scheme and encryption key may not match. Input the characters correctly. 14 Enter user ID and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 15 Check user ID and Press ► • To return: Press ◄ 16 Go to input screen • To return: Press ◄ To delete an access point which has been registered Follow the instructions in steps 1 to 4 on P.30. In step 5, select the access point to be deleted using ▲ and ▼ Press [Q.MENU/] When ‘CANCEL A REGISTRATION?’ is displayed, select ‘YES’ using ▲, and then press [MENU/SET]. Connecting to web album Perform steps 1-2 on P.15 Select desired access point in step 3 on P.15 17 Enter password and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 18 Press ► • To return: Press ◄ 19 When ‘REGISTER SETTINGS?’ is displayed Select ‘YES’ and confirm • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] Access point is registered. 12 Press ► • To return: Press ◄ 13 When selecting ‘HOME Wi-Fi LAN’ in step 6 When ‘REGISTER SETTINGS?’ is displayed Select ‘YES’ and confirm • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] Access point is registered. Finish at step 13. When selecting ‘PUBLIC Wi-Fi LAN’ in step 6 Go to input screen • To return: Press ◄ Go to step 14.

32 VQT1R37VQT1R37 33 Applications4 Adding or changing access points (Continued) 9 Select encryption scheme (Only displayed when ‘MANUAL INPUT’ or registered access point selected) ( Screen displayed if ‘OPEN’ selected in step 8)• To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 10 Go to input screen • To return: Press ◄ • Steps 10-12 are skipped if ‘WITHOUT ENCRYPTION’ is selected in step 9. 11 Enter encryption key and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) • If ‘EXIT’ cannot be selected, the number of characters in the encryption scheme and encryption key may not match. Input the characters correctly. 14 Enter user ID and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 15 Check user ID and Press ► • To return: Press ◄ 16 Go to input screen • To return: Press ◄ To delete an access point which has been registered Follow the instructions in steps 1 to 4 on P.30. In step 5, select the access point to be deleted using ▲ and ▼ Press [Q.MENU/] When ‘CANCEL A REGISTRATION?’ is displayed, select ‘YES’ using ▲, and then press [MENU/SET]. Connecting to web album Perform steps 1-2 on P.15 Select desired access point in step 3 on P.15 17 Enter password and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 18 Press ► • To return: Press ◄ 19 When ‘REGISTER SETTINGS?’ is displayed Select ‘YES’ and confirm • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] Access point is registered. 12 Press ► • To return: Press ◄ 13 When selecting ‘HOME Wi-Fi LAN’ in step 6 When ‘REGISTER SETTINGS?’ is displayed Select ‘YES’ and confirm • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] Access point is registered. Finish at step 13. When selecting ‘PUBLIC Wi-Fi LAN’ in step 6 Go to input screen • To return: Press ◄ Go to step 14.

34 VQT1R37VQT1R37 35 Applications5Protecting Wi-Fi mode Setting a password is recommended, to avoid Wi-Fi usage through erroneous operation or by third parties, and to protect your personal information.\ Always reset Wi-Fi settings when relinquishing or disposing of your came\ ra, so that your personal information is not used by others. Setting Wi-Fi password Make password entry necessary when entering Wi-Fi mode. Any password consisting of 1 to 16 characters can be set. 1Entering Wi-Fi mode (P.10) 2 Select ‘Wi-Fi PASSWORD SET’ 3 Select ‘SET PASSWORD’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 4 When ‘INPUT NEW PASSWORD’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] 5 Enter password and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 6 When ‘INPUT NEW PASSWORD AGAIN’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] 7 Enter the password in step 5 again, and select ‘EXIT’ and confirm. (Character input → P. 1 1 ) • If ‘WRONG PASSWORD’ is displayed, press [MENU/SET], and repeat the operation from step 4. Always make a note of your password. If you forget your password, you can reset it by performing a ‘RESET Wi-Fi SET’ from the Setup Menu, but doing this will also reset all information set by the user in Wi-Fi mode, including for access poin\ ts other than ‘tmobile’ and for web album login (user ID, passwords, etc.). (‘tmobile’\ settings will be reset to default.) (Selecting from setup menu: Set mode dial to anything other than Wi-Fi \ mode → press [MENU/SET] →select tab) Changing Wi-Fi password Change your current password. After steps 1-3 on left When ‘INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] Enter the current password, select ‘EXIT’ and confirm, and then proceed with operation from step 4 on left. To enter Wi-Fi mode with password protection (P.10) 8 When ‘Wi-Fi PASSWORD SET’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] Password is set.

34 VQT1R37VQT1R37 35 Applications5Protecting Wi-Fi mode Setting a password is recommended, to avoid Wi-Fi usage through erroneous operation or by third parties, and to protect your personal information.\ Always reset Wi-Fi settings when relinquishing or disposing of your came\ ra, so that your personal information is not used by others. Setting Wi-Fi password Make password entry necessary when entering Wi-Fi mode. Any password consisting of 1 to 16 characters can be set. 1Entering Wi-Fi mode (P.10) 2 Select ‘Wi-Fi PASSWORD SET’ 3 Select ‘SET PASSWORD’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 4 When ‘INPUT NEW PASSWORD’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] 5 Enter password and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 6 When ‘INPUT NEW PASSWORD AGAIN’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] 7 Enter the password in step 5 again, and select ‘EXIT’ and confirm. (Character input → P. 1 1 ) • If ‘WRONG PASSWORD’ is displayed, press [MENU/SET], and repeat the operation from step 4. Always make a note of your password. If you forget your password, you can reset it by performing a ‘RESET Wi-Fi SET’ from the Setup Menu, but doing this will also reset all information set by the user in Wi-Fi mode, including for access poin\ ts other than ‘tmobile’ and for web album login (user ID, passwords, etc.). (‘tmobile’\ settings will be reset to default.) (Selecting from setup menu: Set mode dial to anything other than Wi-Fi \ mode → press [MENU/SET] →select tab) Changing Wi-Fi password Change your current password. After steps 1-3 on left When ‘INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] Enter the current password, select ‘EXIT’ and confirm, and then proceed with operation from step 4 on left. To enter Wi-Fi mode with password protection (P.10) 8 When ‘Wi-Fi PASSWORD SET’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] Password is set.

36 VQT1R37VQT1R37 37 Applications5Protecting Wi-Fi mode (Continued) Canceling Wi-Fi password setting After step1 and 2 on P.34 3 Select ‘CANCEL PASSWORD’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 4 When ‘INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] 5 Enter current password and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 6 When ‘Wi-Fi PASSWORD CANCELED’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] The Wi-Fi password is released, and the Wi-Fi menu screen is restored. Resetting Wi-Fi settings Reset Wi-Fi settings from your camera. ‘Wi-Fi settings’ refers to all information set by the user in Wi-Fi mode. Always reset Wi-Fi settings before relinquishing or disposing of your camera to ensure that your personal information is not erroneously used by others.\ When requesting repair, always take a copy of your personal information and then reset Wi-Fi settings. (There is a space for writing memos on the reverse of th\ is manual.) All information set by the user in Wi-Fi mode, including for access poin\ ts other than ‘tmobile’ and for web album login (user ID, passwords, etc.), will also be rese\ t. (‘tmobile’ settings will be reset to default.) 1Entering Wi-Fi mode (P.10) 2 Select ‘Wi-Fi SET’ 3 Select ‘RESET Wi-Fi SET’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 4 When ‘DELETE ALL Wi-Fi RELATED DATA FOR THIS CAMERA?’ is displayed Select ‘YES’ and confirm • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 5 When ‘ALL Wi-Fi RELATED DATA HAS BEEN RESET FOR CAMERA’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET]

36 VQT1R37VQT1R37 37 Applications5Protecting Wi-Fi mode (Continued) Canceling Wi-Fi password setting After step1 and 2 on P.34 3 Select ‘CANCEL PASSWORD’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 4 When ‘INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] 5 Enter current password and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 6 When ‘Wi-Fi PASSWORD CANCELED’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET] The Wi-Fi password is released, and the Wi-Fi menu screen is restored. Resetting Wi-Fi settings Reset Wi-Fi settings from your camera. ‘Wi-Fi settings’ refers to all information set by the user in Wi-Fi mode. Always reset Wi-Fi settings before relinquishing or disposing of your camera to ensure that your personal information is not erroneously used by others.\ When requesting repair, always take a copy of your personal information and then reset Wi-Fi settings. (There is a space for writing memos on the reverse of th\ is manual.) All information set by the user in Wi-Fi mode, including for access poin\ ts other than ‘tmobile’ and for web album login (user ID, passwords, etc.), will also be rese\ t. (‘tmobile’ settings will be reset to default.) 1Entering Wi-Fi mode (P.10) 2 Select ‘Wi-Fi SET’ 3 Select ‘RESET Wi-Fi SET’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 4 When ‘DELETE ALL Wi-Fi RELATED DATA FOR THIS CAMERA?’ is displayed Select ‘YES’ and confirm • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 5 When ‘ALL Wi-Fi RELATED DATA HAS BEEN RESET FOR CAMERA’ is displayed Press [MENU/SET]

38 VQT1R37VQT1R37 39 Applications6 Updating T-Mobile HotSpot settingsApplications7Automatic connection settings If multiple access points have been set to ‘ON’, the camera will c\ onnect to the one with the strongest reception. If connection could not be established automatically, a list of the available access points will be displayed for you to select from. When your complimentary access to T-Mobile HotSpot ends, to continue to upload photos from T-Mobile HotSpot locations you will need to purchase a T-Mobile HotSpot account and update the account settings in your camera with this new account inf\ ormation. Always take a copy of the information for T-Mobile HotSpot accounts you have purchased, as this will need to be re-inputted after repairs. (There is a space for writing memos on the reverse of this manual.) Please note that the user IDs and passwords are case sensitive. They mus\ t be entered exactly as you created the account, or your cameras Wi-Fi function may not work correctly. Also, do not input ‘spaces’ where they dont exist. Perform steps 1 - 3 on P.30 4 Select ‘T-Mobile ACCESS POINT’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 5 Select ‘T-Mobile HotSpot’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 6 Go to input screen • To return: Press ◄ 7 Enter user ID and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 8 Check user ID and Press ► • To return: Press ◄ 9 Go to input screen • To return: Press ◄ 10 Enter password and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 11 Press ► • To return: Press ◄ 12 When ‘REGISTER SETTINGS?’ is displayed Select ‘YES’ with ▲ and confirm with [MENU/SET] Designate the registered access points you use most often to enable auto\ matic connection. 1Entering Wi-Fi mode (P.10) 2 Select ‘Wi-Fi SET’ 3 Select ‘AUTO CONNECT SET’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 4 Select an access point • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 5 Select ‘ON’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/]

38 VQT1R37VQT1R37 39 Applications6 Updating T-Mobile HotSpot settingsApplications7Automatic connection settings If multiple access points have been set to ‘ON’, the camera will c\ onnect to the one with the strongest reception. If connection could not be established automatically, a list of the available access points will be displayed for you to select from. When your complimentary access to T-Mobile HotSpot ends, to continue to upload photos from T-Mobile HotSpot locations you will need to purchase a T-Mobile HotSpot account and update the account settings in your camera with this new account inf\ ormation. Always take a copy of the information for T-Mobile HotSpot accounts you have purchased, as this will need to be re-inputted after repairs. (There is a space for writing memos on the reverse of this manual.) Please note that the user IDs and passwords are case sensitive. They mus\ t be entered exactly as you created the account, or your cameras Wi-Fi function may not work correctly. Also, do not input ‘spaces’ where they dont exist. Perform steps 1 - 3 on P.30 4 Select ‘T-Mobile ACCESS POINT’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 5 Select ‘T-Mobile HotSpot’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 6 Go to input screen • To return: Press ◄ 7 Enter user ID and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 8 Check user ID and Press ► • To return: Press ◄ 9 Go to input screen • To return: Press ◄ 10 Enter password and select ‘EXIT’ to confirm (Character input → P. 1 1 ) 11 Press ► • To return: Press ◄ 12 When ‘REGISTER SETTINGS?’ is displayed Select ‘YES’ with ▲ and confirm with [MENU/SET] Designate the registered access points you use most often to enable auto\ matic connection. 1Entering Wi-Fi mode (P.10) 2 Select ‘Wi-Fi SET’ 3 Select ‘AUTO CONNECT SET’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 4 Select an access point • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] 5 Select ‘ON’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/]

40 VQT1R37VQT1R37 41 Applications8Checking the MAC addressOthersMessage displays Display the MAC address which has been set in the camera. The ‘MAC address’ is a fixed address to identify network devices. 1Entering Wi-Fi mode (P.10) 2 Select ‘Wi-Fi SET’ 3 Select ‘MAC ADDRESS’ • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] • To return: Press [Q.MENU/] Check the MAC address, and press [MENU/SET] to exit. Meanings and ways to respond to the main messages displayed on the LCD m\ onitor. Message Remarks Get Security Key F AILED. CHECK THE T-Mobile ROUTER SETTINGS. Check and update the access point settings. (P.26) ACCESS POINT CONNECTION WAS FAILED. • The access point information set to your camera is incorrect. Check the certificate format, the encryption format, and the encryption key. (P.31-32) • Access point reception is poor. Try moving closer to the access point. • The access point is switched off. • The access point selected is not supported by this camera. CONNECTION WAS FAILED. CANNOT DISPLAY Picture cannot be played back on this camera. CANNOT SEND E-MAIL • The selected picture does not exist. • Check the destination e-mail address. • Could not establish communication. Try again later. CANNOT SET TO THIS PICTURE Motion pictures cannot be uploaded. DISCONNECTED • Access point reception is poor. Try moving closer to the access point. • With certain access points, connection may be automatically canceled once a fixed period of time has elapsed. In such cases, connect to the network again. FAILED TO COMMUNICATE • Access point reception is poor. Try moving closer to the access point. • No response from the server, or communication has timed out. Try again later. FAILED TO DELETE IMAGE The picture you have tried to delete does not exist.