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•It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting of the 
smartphone/tablet, but it is not a malfunction.> Try switching the ON/OFF of the Wi-Fi function in the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone/
tablet.
•Check the information in the login screen of “LUMIX CLUB”.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
•Service user registration for the “LUMIX CLUB” is not possible in the environment without a 
wireless access point.
•When the firewall of the OS, security software, etc. is enabled, connecting to the PC may not 
be possible.
> Confirm that the login information (login ID /user name/email address/password) is correct.
•Web service server or the network may be busy.
> Try again after a while.
> Check the site of the web service you are sending the image to.
•Is the size of the image too large?
> Reduce the image size at [Size]  (P287), and then send.
> Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide]  (P233).
•It may take longer time to transmit when distance to the wireless access point is far.
> Transmit closer to the wireless access point.
It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone/tablet.
This unit is not displayed in the Wi-Fi setting screen of the smartphone/tablet.
It takes time to setup the connection.
I have forgotten the login ID or password for the “LUMIX CLUB”.
I do not have a wireless access point at my home, but I would like to perform 
service user registration of the “LUMIX CLUB”.
Images cannot be transmitted to a PC.
Images cannot be transmitted to the web service.
It takes time to transmit an image to the web service.
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•Upload may not complete when it is disconnected while transmitting the image.
•It may take some time after uploading the image to be reflected in the web service depending 
on the status of the server.> Wait for a while and try again.
•You can check the transmission status on the web service link settings by logging into “LUMIX 
CLUB”.
•The images in the web service cannot be saved (downloaded) to this unit. Do not delete the 
uploaded images, and make a backup of them.
•The images uploaded to the web service cannot be displayed or deleted by this unit.
> Perform the task using a smartphone/tablet or a PC.
•The settings stored in the camera may be deleted depending on the type of repair.
> Always make a copy of important settings.
•Is the size of the image too large?
> Divide the motion picture using [Video Divide]  (P233).
> Reduce the image size at [Size].  (P287)
•Capacity or number of images in the web service is full.
> Login to “LUMIX CLUB”, and check the status of the destination on the web service link 
settings.
> Execute the [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu. (P62)
> However, all the information you have set on the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu, which includes the 
“LUMIX CLUB” login settings, will be  reset. (excluding [LUMIX CLUB] )
• Is the size of the image too large?
> Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide]  (P233).
> Reduce the image size at [Size]  (P287), and then send.
> Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red.
The image that was supposed to have uploaded to the web service is not there.
I would like to return the image in the web service to the camera.
I cannot display or delete the images uploaded to the web service by this unit.
Your “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and password were deleted after sending the 
camera in to be repaired.
There is an image that could not be transmitted.
I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi.
Transmission of the image fails midway.
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•File format of the motion picture that can be sent differs depending on the destination. (P256, 
260,  261, 264, 268, 272)
•Is the size of the image too large?
> Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide]  (P233).
•Sending may fail depending on the operational status of the AV device.
Also, sending may take a while.
•Is your smartphone compatible with NFC?
> This unit can be used with NFC-compatible terminals via Android (OS version 2.3.3 or 
higher).
•Make sure the NFC function of your smartphone is ON.•Is [NFC Operation] set to [OFF]?  (P288)
•Some smartphones cannot be easily checked simply by touching. If the camera is not 
recognized even after touching, change positions and try again by touching slowly.
•If the duration of touching is short, the smartphone may not be recognized. Touch and hold the 
smartphone for a while.
•Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?
> Set the TV input to external input mode.
•Depending on the TV model, the pi ctures may be extended horizontally or vertically or they 
may be displayed with their edges cut off.
•Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of 
the TV?
> Connect the camera to the TV with the AV  cable (optional), or with the HDMI mini cable 
(optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera.  (P294)
Motion picture cannot be transmitted.
I cannot send images to an AV device.
Cannot be connected using NFC.
TV, PC and printer
The picture does not appear on the television.
The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s monitor are different.
The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
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>Check [TV Aspect] setting.  (P60)
•Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)?  (P294)
> Confirm that the HDMI mini cable (optional) is firmly fitted.
> Press [ (] on this unit.
•Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]?  (P61)
> Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the i nput channel may not switch automatically. In 
this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch 
input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
> Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
> Turn this unit off and on.
> Set [HDAVI Control] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to [On]. (Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for details.)
•Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?•Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
> Set to [PC] in [USB Mode].  (P59, 301)
> Turn this unit off and on.
> Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the 
camera.
> If there are two or more USB terminal on a single PC, try connecting the USB connection 
cable to another USB terminal.
> Check if your PC is compat ible with SDXC memory cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
> A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not 
format.
> If the [Access] displayed on the monitor does not disappear, disconnect the USB 
connection cable after turning this unit off.
The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.
VIERA Link does not work.
Cannot communicate with the PC.
The card is not recognized by the PC.
The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used.)
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•Pictures cannot be printed using a printer that does not support PictBridge.> Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB Mode].  (P59, 305)
> When using a printer with a Cropping or borderless printing function, cancel this function 
before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.)
> When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the 16:9 pictures can 
be printed.
•Since aspect ratio of a panorama picture differs from normal pictures, it may not always be 
possible to print it correctly.
> Please use a printer that supports panorama pictures. (For details, please see the 
operating instructions of your printer.)
> We recommend using the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software on the CD-ROM (supplied) to 
adjust the size of the still picture to the print paper size.
•This is the noise of the Dust Reduction Function working  (P348); it is not a malfunction.
•It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when this unit is turned on or off, and it is 
not a malfunction.
•You may hear a sound from the lens and image in the monitor may suddenly change when the 
brightness has changed by zoom operation or moving the camera, but there is no effect on 
recording.
The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction.
The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer.
The ends of the pictures are cut at printing.
The panorama picture is not printing correctly.
Others
The camera makes a noise when this unit is turned on.
There is a sound from lens unit.
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>Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [ ] and then select the [ ~] icon to set 
the desired language.  (P62)
•This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area.  (P84)
•In dark places, the AF Assist Lamp (P170) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
•Is [AF Assist Lamp] set to [ON]?  (P170)•The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places.
•The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the monitor may become warm during use. 
This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera.
•If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
> [Please set the clock] message will be  displayed; please reset the clock. (P41)
•When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in 
folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation.
•If you insert or remove the battery before turning off this unit, the folder and file numbers for the 
pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. Wh en this unit is turned on again and pictures 
are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to 
previous pictures.
An unreadable language was selected by mistake.
Part of the picture is flashing in black and white.
A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
The camera becomes warm.
The clock is reset.
The file numbers are not recorded consecutively.
The file numbers are recorded with previously used numbers.
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Cautions for Use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-vol tage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables.  If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
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If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the 
surface finish may peel off.
•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Optimal use of the camera
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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft 
cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring and the focus ring with a dry, dustless cloth.•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
∫About dirt on the image sensor
This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera 
body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image 
sensor may appear on the recorded picture.
To prevent debris or dust adhering to internal parts of the body, avoid changing the lens in 
a dusty environment and always fit the body cap or a lens when storing the camera. 
Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it.
Removing dirt on the image sensor
The image sensor is very precise and delicate , so be sure to observe the following when 
you do have to clean it yourself.
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Blow off the dust on the surface of the image sensor with a commercially available blower 
brush. Be careful not to blow too strongly.
•Do not put the blower brush further inside than the lens mount.•Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the image sensor may get scratched.
•Do not use any objects except a blower brush to clean the image sensor.•If you cannot remove the dirt or dust with  the blower, consult the dealer or Panasonic.
∫For care of the eye cup on the viewfinder
•As the eye cup cannot be removed, gently wipe it with a dry and soft cloth, and be careful not to 
remove it.
•If you wipe the eye cup too hard and it is removed, consult the dealer or Panasonic.
Cleaning
Dust reduction function
This unit has a dust reduction function that  will blow off the debris and dust that have 
affixed to the front of the imaging device. This function will function automatically when 
the camera is turned on, but if you see dust, perform the [Sensor Cleaning]  (P63) in the 
[Setup] menu.
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•Do not press the monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the monitor and it 
may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the Monitor/Viewfinder will be slightly 
darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal 
temperature of the camera increases.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before  and after taking 
pictures.
•Do not place the lens mount facing downwards. Do not allow the lens 
mount contacts 1  to become dirty.
About the Monitor/Viewfinder
Extremely high precision tec hnology is employed to produce the Monitor/Viewfinder 
screen. However there may be some dark or  bright spots (red, blue or green) on the 
screen. This is not a malfunction. Though the Monitor/Viewfinder screen parts are 
produced with highly controlled precision tec hnology, some pixels may be inactive or 
always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on a card.
About the Lens
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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
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Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or keep away from metallic objects (clips, 
etc.).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the 
terminals are damaged.
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Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
•Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
•When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
•The battery has a limited life.•Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.•The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the 
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
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This can cause short-circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
•The [CHARGE] indicator may blink under the influence of static electricity or electromagnetic 
wave. This phenomenon has no effects on charging.
•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.•Keep the charger 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from radio.•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.
•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Battery
Charger
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