Panasonic G6 Manual

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Wi-Fi/NFC
Using the NFC “ Near Field Communication” function, you can easily transfer data 
necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between  this camera and the smartphone/tablet.
1Launch “ Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet.
•The screen for selecting the connection destination is displayed after the launch.
2While  [ ]  is displayed on the connection screen of the “ Image App ”, touch 
the smartphone/tablet to  [ ] of this unit.
•
It may take time to complete the connection.•When the smartphone/tablet has connected, an image of this camera will be displayed on 
the smartphone/tablet.
•If a connection attempt by touching fails, restart the “ Image App ”, and then display the 
screen in step 1 again.
•If a connection is established  during single picture playback, the picture will be transferred 
to the smartphone/tablet.  (P254)
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet by using the NFC function
∫Compatible models
This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 
2.3.3 or higher). (excluding some models)
•
For information on the operation and settings of NFC-compatible smartphones/tablets, refer 
to the operating instructions of your device. 
Preparation:
(On the camera)
•
Set [NFC Operation] to [ON].  (P288)
(On your smartphone/tablet)
•Check that your smartphone/tablet is a 
compatible model.
•Turn on the Wi-Fi function.•Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P248)
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•You can register up to 20 smartphones/tablets. When the number exceeds 20, registrations will 
be deleted, starting from the oldest touched one.
•Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] will de lete the smartphone/tablet registration. 
•If the camera is not recognized even when touching the smartphone/tablet, change positions 
and try again.
•Do not touch the smartphone/tablet to this camera strongly.
•For information on the operation and settings of NFC-compatible smartphones/tablets, refer to 
the operating instructions of your device. 
•If there is a metal object between this camera and the smartphone/tablet, reading may fail. 
Also, putting a sticker around the NFC area may deteriorate the communication performance. 
•This function cannot be used in the following cases.–When connecting to a PC or a printer
–When recording motion pictures–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
When connecting for the first time, the connection confirmation screen is 
displayed
1When the connection confirmation screen is displayed on this unit, select 
[Yes].
2Touch the smartphone/tablet to [ ] of the camera again.
•The connected smartphone/tablet is registered to this camera.
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1Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P249)
2Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet.
•
The recorded images are saved in the camera.
•Motion pictures can also be recorded.•Some settings are not available.•When this unit is in Panorama Shot Mode, remote recording 
cannot be performed.
•The screen differs  depending on the operatin g system.
1Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P249)
2Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet.
3Drag an image to save it.
•If an image is touched, the picture will be played back in an 
enlarged size.
•The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, left or 
right according to your preference.
Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
Saving images stored in the camera
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Using the NFC function, you can transfer images in the camera to a smartphone/tablet.
An image can be sent on site immediately after taking it, so you can easily send it to the 
smartphone/tablet
¢ of your family or friend.¢ Installing the “ Image App ” is required for use.
1Play back the picture you want to transfer to the smartphone/tablet in the 
camera.
2Launch “ Image App ” on the smartphone/tablet at the transfer destination.
•The screen for selecting the connection destination is displayed after the launch.
3While  [ ]  is displayed on the connection screen of the “ Image App ”, touch 
the smartphone/tablet to  [ ] of this unit.
•
It may take time to complete the connection.•If a connection attempt by touching fails, restart the “ Image App ”, and then display the 
screen in step 2 again.
•When transferring multiple images, repeat steps 1 and 3. (They cannot be transferred as 
a batch)
•Depending on the environment you are using, it may take a few minutes to complete the image 
transfer. 
Transferring/saving images stored in the camera easily with NFC
Preparation:
(On the camera)
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Set [NFC Operation] to [ON].  (P288)•Set [Touch Sharing] to [ON]. (P289)
(On your smartphone/tablet)
•Check that your smartphone/tablet is a 
compatible model.
•Turn on the Wi-Fi function.•Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P248)
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1Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P249)
2Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet.
3Drag an image to send it to an SNS, etc.
•The image is sent to a web service such as an SNS.•The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, left or 
right according to your preference.
You can acquire location information from a smartphone/tablet, and write it on images 
afterwards. Refer to P226 for how to write the location information on the images recorded 
by this unit.
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Read the [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for further details on how to operate.•To quit [Remote Shooting & View], press [Wi-Fi].•Caution:
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject 
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
•If you have changed the clock setting of this unit or the smartphone/tablet after [Time sync], 
perform [Time sync] again.
•On the smartphone/tablet, you can set the acquisition interval of location information and check 
the transfer status of location information. Refer to [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for details.
•(When using “ Image App ” for iOS)
If you press the Home or On/Off button of a smartphone/tablet while [Rec. loc. Info] is working, 
location information recording is stopped.
Not available in these cases:
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The smartphone/tablet may fail to acquire location information in China and the border area in 
the neighbouring countries of China. (As of April 2013)
Sending images in the camera to an SNS
Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet
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∫Methods for sending and images that can be sent
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Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.•For information on the playback of images, check the operating instructions of the destination 
device.
•For details on how to send images, refer to  P286.
Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu.
•
When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be incurred 
depending on the details of your contract.
Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera
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Sending an image each time a 
recording is made
([Send Images While Recording]) ±
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Sending selected images
( [Send Images Stored in the Camera]) ±
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Preparations:
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Install the “ Image App ” in advance.  (P248)
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While 
Recording] )P257
Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) P258
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Wi-Fi/NFC
1Select the menu.
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P280)
3Select a device you want to connect.
•When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, 
press [DISP.]. (P287)
4Take pictures.
•The pictures are sent automatically after taking them.
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P245)
You cannot change the settings while sending pictures. Wait until sending is complete.
Sending an image each time a recording is made ([Send Images While 
Recording] )
[Wi-Fi] >
[New Connection]>[Send Images While Recording]>[Smartphone]
On your smartphone/tablet
When connecting with [Via Network]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set.
3 Start “ Image App ”.
¢ (P248)
When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or  [WPS Connection] in [Direct]:
1 Start “ Image App ”.¢ (P248)
When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of this unit, and 
then enter the password.
3 Start “ Image App ”.
¢ (P248)
¢ A window indicating that the smartphone/tablet is connecting to the camera is 
displayed. If you are using an Android device, press the back key. If you are using an 
iOS device, close the window.
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Wi-Fi/NFC
1Select the menu.
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P280)
3Select a device you want to connect.
•When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, 
press [DISP.]. (P287)
4Select [Single Select] or [Multi Select].
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P245)
Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera])
[Wi-Fi] >
[New Connection]>[Send Images Stored in the Camera]>[Smartphone]
On your smartphone/tablet
When connecting with [Via Network]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set.
3 Start “ Image App ”.
¢ (P248)
When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or  [WPS Connection] in [Direct]:
1 Start “ Image App ”.¢ (P248)
When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of this unit, and 
then enter the password.
3 Start “ Image App ”.
¢ (P248)
¢ A window indicating that the smartphone/tablet is connecting to the camera is 
displayed. If you are using an Android device, press the back key. If you are using an 
iOS device, close the window.
[Single Select] setting
1 Select the picture.
2 Select [Set].
[Multi Select] setting
1 Select the picture. (repeat)
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The setting is canceled when the picture is selected 
again.
2Select [OK].
•The number of pictures that can be sent by [Multi 
Select] is limited.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
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Displaying pictures on a TV
1Select the menu.
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P280)
3Select a device you want to connect.
•When the connection is established, the screen is displayed.
4Take or play back pictures on this unit.
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi]. (P245)
•When a TV is connected to this unit, the TV screen may temporarily return to the status before 
the connection. Pictures are displayed again when you take or play back pictures.
•[Effect] and [Sound] of the Slide Show are disabled.
Not available in these cases:
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Motion pictures cannot be played back.•During the multi/calendar playback, pictures displayed on the screen of this unit are not 
displayed on TV.
You can display pictures on a TV that supports the 
Digital Media Renderer (DMR) function of the DLNA 
standard.
Preparations:
Set the TV to DLNA waiting mode.•Read the operating instructions for your TV.
•For details on compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
[Wi-Fi] >[New Connection] >[Playback on TV]
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When sending images to Printer
∫Methods for sending and images that can be sent
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Some images may not be sent depending on the device.•For details on how to send images, refer to  P286.
1Select the menu.
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P280)
3Select a printer you want to connect.4Select pictures, and then print.
•The procedure for selecting picures is the same as the one for when the USB connection 
cable is connected. For details, refer to  P306.
•To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi].  (P245)
•When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be incurred 
depending on the details of your contract.
Not available in these cases:
•Motion pictures cannot be printed out.
You can send images to a compatible printer, and print 
them wirelessly.
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Sending selected images
( [Send Images Stored in the Camera]) ±
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Preparations:
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You can print out recorded pictures wirelessly from a PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible)¢ 
printer.
¢ Compliant with the DPS over IP standards.
For details on the PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible) printer, contact the respective 
company.
[Wi-Fi] >[New Connection] >[Send Images Stored in the Camera] >[Printer]
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