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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:
(On the camera) Set the [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON].  (P305)
∫ Using the QR code to set up a connection
Select the menu.  (P55)
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 th e 
camera.
1Start “ Image App ”.2Select [QR code].• When the smartphone is connected to a wireless access poin t, it may take time to display 
[QR code].
• (For iOS devices) A confirmation screen will be displayed. Sel ect [OK] to proceed.
3Use 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 enl arged.
4Install the profile.• If a pass code is set on the smartphone, you need to enter it.
5Press the home button to close the browser.
6Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the smartphone’s setting menu.
7On the Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on 
the camera.
8Press the home button, and select “ Image App ” to display 
“Image App”.
• (iOS devices) Steps 1 through 5 are not required from the second 
time on.
Using a password to set up a connection
On the camera
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > 
[New Connection]  > [Remote Shooting & View]
On your smartphone
If you are using an Android device, follow the steps up to here  to complete the setup. 
Proceed to the steps below only if you are using an iOS device  (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad).
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∫Manually entering a password to set up a connection
Select the menu.  (P55)
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 th e 
camera.
1Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the smartphone’s setting 
menu.
2On the Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on 
the camera.
3Enter 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 passwo rd 
display will allow the device to display the password as you enter it.
4Start “ Image App ”.
To change the connection method, follow the steps below:
Select the menu.  (P55)
or
On the camera
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > 
[New Connection]  > [Remote Shooting & View]
On your smartphone
Changing the Wi-Fi connection method
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > 
[New Connection]  > [Remote Shooting & View]  > 
[DISP.] button
> [DISP.] button  > [New Connection]  > 
[Remote Shooting & View]  > [DISP.] button
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When connecting via a wireless access point ([Via Network]):
1Select [Via Network].• Follow the connection procedure described on P300 to connect the camera to a wireless 
access point.
2Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the smartphone’s setting menu.3Connect the smartphone to the wireless access point to which th e camera is 
connected.
4Start “ Image App ”.
When directly connecting the camera and smartphone ([Direct]):
1Select [Direct].• Select [WPS Connection]¢, and follow the connection procedure described on  P302 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 ”.
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.  (P266)
3On the smartphone, close “ Image App ”.
On the camera
On your smartphone
On the camera
On your smartphone
Terminating the Wi-Fi 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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Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
∫Required wireless connectivity mode
The wireless connectivity mode required varies depending on the  function to be used after 
connecting to a smartphone.
You can turn on/off the camera with your smartphone 
by enabling the camera to keep its Bluetooth 
connectivity active while it is turned off.
The function allows you to view images on the camera 
placed in your bag, or turn on the camera left in a 
separate place only when you record images with it.
1Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone.  (P268)
2Select the camera’s menu. (P55)
3Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].
4On the smartphone, start up the “ Image App ”, and set the Bluetooth function to 
a state in which a connection can be made (standby state).
5Operate the smartphone.
• The camera automatically turns on, allowing it to make a Wi-Fi  connection automatically.
– (iOS devices) Depending on the connection status of the smartp hone, you may need to 
change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen. Follow t he on-screen message 
on the smartphone to change the setting.
Wireless connectivity  requiredSupport for Bluetooth low energy
Indicates that the function can be used with smartphones that 
support Bluetooth low energy.
Indicates that the function can be used with smartphones that do not 
support Bluetooth low energy.
Indicates that the function can be used with smartphones that 
support Bluetooth low energy.
• Indicates that the function requires you to connect to a smart phone 
using both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Turning on/off the camera with a smartphone
Wireless connectivity required:
> [Setup]  > [Bluetooth]  > [Remote Wakeup]  > [ON]
1 Select  [ ].
2 Select [Remote operation].
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
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∫Turning off the camera with the smartphone
1Connect to a smartphone.  (P267)
2Operate the smartphone.
Not available in these cases:
• In the following case, remote recording does not work: – When using [Time Lapse Shot]
1 Select  [ ].
2 Select [ OFF].
• When you turn on the camera with the smartphone, the status 
indicator will flash.
• When [Remote Wakeup] is set to [ON], the Bluetooth function 
continues to operate even after the camera is turned off, thus 
causing the battery to drain.
Taking images via a smartphone (remote recording)
Wireless connectivity required:
• If the smartphone is already connected via Wi-Fi, proceed  to step  3.
1(When connected via Bluetooth) Select  [ ].
2 (When connected vi a Bluetooth) Select [Remote 
operation].
• Make a Wi-Fi connection automatically.
– (iOS devices) Depending on the connection status of the smartp hone, you may need 
to change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen. Follow the on-screen 
message on the smartphone to change the setting.
3 Select  [ ].
4 Record an image.
• The recorded images are saved in the camera.
• Some settings are not available.
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∫Changing the camera’s dial settings, etc. with your smartphone
Set either the camera or the smartphone as the priority control  device to be used during 
remote recording.
Select the camera’s menu.  (P55)
• The setting of this function cannot be changed while the conne ction is active.
∫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.
Operate the smartphone.
[] >[] >Select the sensitivity.
• For details, refer to the help section in the “ Image App ” menu .
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > [Priority of Remote Device]
[Camera] Allows you to perform operations with both the camera and the s
martphone 
during remote recording.
• The camera’s dial settings, etc. cannot be changed with the sm artphone.
[Smartphone]Allows you to perform operations only with the smartphone durin
g remote 
recording.
• The camera’s dial settings, etc. can be changed with the smart phone.
• To end remote recording, press any of the buttons on the camer a to turn on 
the screen, and select [End].
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1Connect to a smartphone. (P267)2Operate the smartphone.
• When you play a motion picture, image quality differs from 
that of the actual 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.
• You cannot save pictures in RAW format, motion pictures in 
[AVCHD], [MP4] (only those with a size of [4K]), [MP4 
(LPCM)] or [MOV] format, 6K/4K burst files, and images 
recorded with the Post Focus function.
Playing back/saving images stored on the camera, or uploading t hem 
on social media sites
Wireless connectivity required:
• If the smartphone is already connected via Wi-Fi, proceed 
to step  3.
1(When connected via Bluetooth) Select  [ ].
2 (When connected vi a Bluetooth) Select [Remote 
operation].
• Make a Wi-Fi connection automatically.
– (iOS devices) Depending on the connection status of the smartp hone, you may need 
to change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen. Follow the on-screen 
message on the smartphone to change the setting.
3 Select  [ ].• 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(SD1)] or [LUMIX(SD2)].
(To play back the image)
4 Touch the image to enlarge it.(To save the image or upload it on a social media site 
or other web service)
5Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it.
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The camera automatically transfers recorded images to a Bluetooth-connected 
smartphone via Wi-Fi.
1Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone.  (P268)
2Select the camera’s menu. (P55)
• If a confirmation screen is displayed on the camera asking you  to terminate the Wi-Fi 
connection, select [Yes] to terminate it.
3On the smartphone, select [Yes] (Android devices) or [Wi-Fi Set up] (iOS 
devices).
• The camera automatically makes a Wi-Fi connection.
– (iOS devices) Follow the on-screen message on the smartphone t o change the 
connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen.
4Check the send settings on the camera, and select [Set].• To change the send setting, press [DISP.].  (P286)
• The camera will enter a mode where it can automatically transf er images and [ ] will be 
displayed on the recording screen.
5Take pictures on the camera.• While sending a file, [ ] is displayed on the recording screen.
• When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Function] in [Wi-F i] in the [Setup] menu 
cannot be used.
• If the [Bluetooth] and [Auto Transfer] settings of the camera  are [ON], the camera automatically 
connects to the smartphone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when you tur n on the camera. Start up the 
“ Image App ” to connect to the camera.
The camera will enter a mode where it can automatically transfe r images and [ ] will be 
displayed on the recording screen.
• If [ ] is flashing on the recording screen, images cannot be tr ansferred automatically.
Check the status of the Wi-Fi connections to the smartphone.
∫ To stop the automatic transfer of images
Set [Auto Transfer] to [OFF] on the camera.
• A confirmation screen is displayed, asking you to terminate th e Wi-Fi connection.
• If you stop the automatic transfer of images before a transmis sion is completed, or in similar 
situations, the unsent file will not be resent.
Transferring recorded images to a smartphone automatically
Wireless connectivity required:
> [Setup]  > [Bluetooth]  > [Auto Transfer]  > [ON]
• You cannot automatically transfer pictures in RAW format, moti on pictures, 6K/4K burst files, 
and images recorded with the Post Focus function.
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The camera detects the connection between the smartphone and wireless access point 
and backs up images stored on the camera to a preset Cloud Stor age.
• Check the “ FAQ/Contact us ” on the following site for compatible Cloud Storage.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/lumix_faqs/
1 The smartphone automatically connects to the wireless access po int.
2 Start up the “ Image App ” in foreground (a state in which the app can be operated).
3 The camera automatically turns on.
4 The camera automatically connects  to the wireless access point connected in step 1.
5 Images on the camera are automatically backed up to a Cloud Sto rage via "LUMIX 
CLUB".
Once the setup procedure below is completed, you can back up da ta to a cloud 
storage service just by performing step  2.
• Refer to the operating instructions of your smartphone for mor e information on how to set up a 
connection automatically in step  1.
∫Registering the wireless access point you want to use to the camera (Setup  1)• If you have connected the camera to the wireless access point you want to use before, the 
procedure below is not required.
1Select the camera’s menu.  (P55)
2Select [New connection].3Connect to the wireless access point.• Refer to the connection methods described on  P300 to connect the camera to the wireless 
access point.
Backing up images to a Cloud Storage automatically (Auto Cloud 
Backup)
Wireless connectivity required:
A Wireless access point BCloud Storage
Setting up Auto Cloud Backup
> [Setup]  > [Bluetooth]  > [Wi-Fi network settings]
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∫Setting up “LUMIX CLUB” (Setup  2)
Preparations:
• Create an account for the Cloud Storage you want to use, and h ave the login information 
available.
• Register to “LUMIX CLUB”.  (P296)
1Connect to the “LUMIX CLUB” site using a smartphone or computer .
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
2Enter your “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and password and log in to the  service.• If you are required to register an email address, operate following the on-screen 
instructions.
3Select and register the cloud storage service you want to use in “Cloud Storage 
Link Settings” in “Web service link settings”.
• Operate following the on-screen instructions.
∫ Setting up “ Image App ” (Setup  3)
1Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone.  (P268)2Operate the smartphone.
• A wireless access point will be registered automatically after  the camera connects to it via 
Wi-Fi.
• You can register up to 17 wireless access points. If you try t o register more than 17 devices, 
the wireless access point with the oldest registration history  will be replaced.
• Performing [Reset Network Set tings] will delete registered wireless access points. (P244)
1Select  [ ].
2 Select [Bluetooth].
3 Select [ ] for the connected camera.
4 Enable Automatic Backup, and set backup settings.
• Below are the required backup settings. In addition to these s ettings, configure other 
settings as necessary.
– Connection information of wireless access point (SSID): Select  the wireless access 
point registered in “(Setup  1)”.
– Cloud setting: Enter the login ID and password for the “LUMIX  CLUB” used in 
“(Setup  2)”, and select the cloud storage service you want to use in “Up load 
destination”.
• You can try a connection test. Turn on the camera and run the  test when the camera is 
not connected to a Wi-Fi network. If the camera is connected to  a Wi-Fi network, 
follow steps 
1 and 2 of “Terminating the Wi-Fi connection” on P273  to terminate the 
Wi-Fi connection of the camera.