Panasonic Dmc Cm1 Owners Manual

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∫Change display language
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].2[Language & input]  > [Language]  > select the desired language.
∫ Change screen brightness
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].2[Display]  > [Brightness]  > drag the slider left or right to adjust the brightness.
≥ Tapping [AUTO] adjusts the screen brightness automatically to s uit the  surrounding brightness.
∫Set how much time passes before entering sleep modeSet how much time passes before automatically entering sleep mode when there are no operations.
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].2[Display]  > [Sleep]  > select the time.
∫ Add accountAdding an account allows you to synchronize data with services  such as Google.
≥ Setting up a Google account will allow apps to be downloaded fr om t he Play Store, and backup various types of 
data.
Setting up a Google account is recommended.
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[Add account]  > tap the services to add.
≥ Follow the on-screen instructions and enter account information .
∫Turn data synchronization on/offSynchronization of various dat a can be turned on/off for each a ccount.
1From the Home screen > [ ] >  [ ].2Tap the account services.
≥You may need to tap the account again depending on the service.
3Turn the checkbox for each type of data on/off.
Screen settings
≥Increasing the screen brightness  decrea ses the battery performance.
≥ Press [ ] to enter sleep mode regardless of the set time.
Account settings 
						

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3.Connecting to networks
Connecting to mobile networks
2G/3G/LTE networks can be used to access email, messages and th e internet.
For most mobile network operators, the connection is configured  aut omatically when a 
microSIM card is inserted.
If the connection is not configured automatically, an access point  

must be configured 
manually.
Check with the mobile network operator with whom you signed the  net

work contract for the 
information required when setting the access points.
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[More...]  > [Mobile networks]  > [Access Point Names]  > [ ].
3[Name]  > enter the name for the new settings  > [OK].
4[APN]  > enter the access point name  > [OK].
5Enter other information as required.≥The details to enter differ depending on your mobile network op erator .
6[] >  [Save].
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[More...]  > [Mobile networks]  > [Access Point Names].≥If multiple access points are configured, the currently connect ed access poi nt will be indicated.
Configure access point
Check the current access point 
						

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∫Disabling mobile network connectionsDisable a 2G/3G/LTE network connection.
This can be used to avoid unintentional downloads or synchroniz ati on.
≥ Wi-Fi network settings will not be changed.
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[More...]  > [Mobile networks].3Turn off the [Data enabled] checkbox.
∫ Configure data roamingWhen data roaming is enabled, you may be able to use another mobile network operator’s network for data 
connections even if you are outside of the range of your operat or’s network.
For details, contact your mobile network operator.
≥ Data roaming charges will be incurred.
Some apps may use data connections without notifying you.
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[More...]  > [Mobile networks].3Turn the [Data roaming] checkbox on.
∫ Configure priority network type
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].2[More...]  > [Mobile networks]  > [Preferred network type]  > select the item.
∫ Select mobile network operator manuallyA specific mobile network operator can be selected and connecte d to while outside or traveling.
If a mobile network operator is selected manually, the unit will  not connect to other mobile network operators even 
if you move out of range of the selected mobile network operato r.
1From the Home screen > [ ] >  [ ].
2[More...]  > [Mobile networks]  > [Network operators].
≥ The unit will begin searching for networks. Please wait.
3Select network.
≥Tap [Search networks] to search for networks again.
∫ Select mobile network operator automatically
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[More...]  > [Mobile networks]  > [Network operators].
≥ The unit will begin searching for networks. Please wait.
3Tap [Choose automatically].
Configure mobile network details 
						

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Connecting to Wi-Fi® networks
This unit is compatible with Wi-Fi networks.
You can use email and the internet 
 with wireless LAN services.
1From the Home screen > [ ] >  [ ].
2Turn on [Wi-Fi].≥[ ] is displayed in the status bar if connection settings have al ready com pleted.
1From the Home screen > [ ] >  [ ].
2Ta p   [ W i - F i ] .≥A list of detected Wi-Fi networks is displayed.
3Select a Wi-Fi network.≥If a Wi-Fi network that is protected with security is selected,  enter the  password and tap [Connect].
≥ If the desired Wi-Fi network is not displayed, add the Wi-Fi ne twork m anually. (P35)
Turning on the Wi-Fi function
≥When Wi-Fi is turned on, the Wi-Fi connection will take priorit y even if  a mobile network connection is enabled.
≥ When Wi-Fi is turned off, the unit will automatically switch to  the mo bile network connection.
≥ The Wi-Fi feature consumes additional power from the unit’s bat tery . If Wi-Fi operation is not desired, disabling 
this feature can extend the overall operating time.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
≥ After you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the unit will automatically switch to tha t Wi-Fi network the next time it is 
within range.
≥ Some Wi-Fi networks require you to enter a user name and passwo rd w
 hen accessing a webpage.
For details, contact the network administrator. 
						

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∫Adding a Wi-Fi network manuallySome Wi-Fi networks cannot be detected automatically. In this c ase, you need to add the Wi-Fi network manually.
For details, contact the network administrator.
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[Wi-Fi]  > [ ].3Enter the network SSID.4Select the network’s security type and enter its password  > [Save].
∫ Disconnecting from a connected Wi-Fi network
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[Wi-Fi]  > tap the connected Wi-Fi network >  [Forget].
∫Enabling Wi-Fi network notificationConfigure the unit so that it notifies you when a Wi-Fi network  is available.
1From the Home screen > [ ] >  [ ].2[Wi-Fi]  > [ ] >  [Advanced]  > tu rn the [Network notification] checkbox on.
∫Configure Wi-Fi connection settings during sleep mode
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[Wi-Fi]  > [ ] >  [Advanced].3Tap [Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep]  > select the item.
Wi-Fi network settings 
						

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Connecting to VPNs
If your company or school uses a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you must configure your 
unit so that you can use the VPN.
For details about configuring your unit, contact the network ad min

istrator.
1From the Home screen > [ ] >  [ ].
2[More...]  > [VPN].
3Tap the VPN to connect to.
4Enter the required information  > [Connect].≥[ ] is displayed in the status bar.
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[More...]  > [VPN]  > [ ].
3Configure each time as instructed by the network administrator  > [Save].
Open the notifications panel  > t
 ap the notifications displayed when connected 
to the VPN  > [Disconnect].
Connecting to a VPN
Adding a VPN
Disconnecting from a VPN 
						

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Configure a portable Wi-Fi access point
Using this unit as a portable Wi-Fi access point allows PCs with wireless LAN capabilities 
to connect to the internet.
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[More...]  > [Tethering & portable hotspot]  > [Set up Wi-Fi hotspot].
3Configure the network SSID, security and password  > [Save].
4Turn the [Portable Wi-Fi hotspot] checkbox on.≥[ ] is displayed in the status bar.
∫Stop the portable Wi-Fi access point
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[More...]  > [Tethering & portable hotspot].3Turn off the [Portable Wi-Fi hotspot] checkbox. 
						

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Configure airplane mode
This turns off all wireless features of the unit to prevent interference with aircraft 
equipment.
1From the Home screen  > [ ] >  [ ].
2[More...]  > turn on the [Airplane mode] checkbox.≥[ ] is displayed in the status bar.
≥ This can also be configured by pressing [ ] for 1 second or more, and tapping [Airplane mode]. 
						

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4.Camera
Before using the camera
≥Check whether the lens is stained.  (P190)
≥ W
hen starting the camera app, be careful not to interfere with the l ens operation.
≥ Make sure that your fingers or hair do not cover the lens when  ta king pictures.
≥ Always take test shots beforehand.
Always take test shots for important pictures (such as weddings ) to confi
 rm that images and sounds are recorded 
properly.
≥ If the camera function is interrupted by an incoming call or al arm 
 sound in certain situations, including during exposure 
or when the unit is eliminating noise caused by a slow shutter  speed, an image may not be recorded.
≥ Compensation cannot be provided for missed shots.
Compensation cannot be provided for missed shots if technical p roblem
 s with the unit or microSD card prevent 
recording.
≥ The effect of the set shutter speed is not reflected in the Rec ordi
 ng screen (image shown in the display).
≥ The set aperture value is reflected in the Recording screen onl y when the  shutter button is pressed halfway.
≥ There may be a slight delay between starting recording and actuall y recording content. When recording objects that 
are moving fast, the position displayed on the screen when star ting recording may differ slightly to the position being 
recorded.
≥ If the temperature of the unit incr eases w
 hen taking pictures under high temperature conditions or taking pictures 
continuously, stop recording and end the camera app.
≥ Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness r ig
 hts, etc. of the subject when you use this unit. 
Use at your own risk. 
						

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∫Tips for taking good picturesHold the unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly 
apart.
≥Do not cover the flash/AF Assist lamp  A, the m
 icrophone B or the speaker  C with your fingers or other 
objects.
≥ Be careful not to move the unit when you press the shutter butt on.
If the unit moves, it may  cause blurr
 y images.
Dim areas become blur easily in particular.
∫ Problems when recording  (P186)
About the indication of the applicable mode in the text
Applicable modes: 
The icons indicate the modes available for a function.
≥ Black icons:  Applicable modes
≥ Gray icons:  Unavailable modes
 and   will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under  custom
  settings.