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10. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function
• Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted.
1Select the wireless access point you are connecting 
to.
• Pressing [DISP. ]  will search for a wireless access point  again.
• If no wireless access point is found, refer to “When  connecting with [Manual Input]” on  P301.
2(If network authentication is encrypted)
Enter the encryption key.
• For information on how to enter characters, refer to  P64.
• Except for the first-time connection, a connection will be mad e automatically using the 
previously-used encryption key.
∫ When connecting with [Manual Input]• When connecting by [Manual Inpu t], confirm SSID, authentication type, encryption type, 
encryption key of the wireless access point you are using.
1 On the screen displayed in step 1 of “If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility 
(connecting by [From List])”, select [Manual Input].
2 Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting  to, then select [Set].
• For information on how to enter characters, refer to P64.
3Select the network authentication type.
4 (When an option other than [No Encryption] is selected) Enter t he encryption key.
If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List])
[WPA2-PSK]
Supported encryption methods:  [TKIP], [AES]
[WPA2/WPA-PSK]
[No Encryption] —
• Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when saving a wireless 
access point.
• If no connection can be established, the wireless access point ’s radio waves may be too 
weak.
Refer to “Message Display”  (P328) and “Troubleshooting”  (P330) for details.
• Depending on your environment, transmission speed between the  camera and wireless 
access point may decrease. In addition, the wireless access point may not be available for 
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Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)
[WPS Connection][WPS (Push-Button)]
1On the camera, select [WPS (Push-Button)].2Set the device to WPS mode.• You can wait longer for a connection by pressing [DISP.] on th
is 
unit.
[WPS (PIN code)]
1On the camera, select [WPS (PIN code)].2Enter the PIN code of the device into this camera.
[Manual Connection]
Enter the SSID and password into 
the device. The SSID and 
password are displayed on the 
connection waiting screen of this 
unit.
• If the destination is set to  [Smartphone], the password is not 
displayed. Select the SSID to 
establish a connection.  (P270)
• Please also refer to the operating instructions of the device  to be connected. 
						

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When the Wi-Fi function is used, a record is saved in the history. You can register records 
as favorites. Using the history  or favorites list, you can easily connect with the same 
settings as used previously.
• If the settings of the device to connect to have been changed,  it may not be possible to connect 
to the device.
1Select the menu.  (P55)
2Select item.• You can display details of the connection by pressing [DISP.].
1Select the menu.  (P55)
2 Select the history you want to register to favorites, and then  press 1.
3 Enter a registration name.
• For information on how to enter characters, refer to  P64.
• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. A two-byte characte r is treated as two 
characters.
Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones 
([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from  Favorite])
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]
[Select a destination from 
History] Connects with the same settings as the previous ones.
[Select a destination from 
Favorite]Connects with settings registered as favorites.
Registering records as favorites
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  >
[Select a destination from History]
MENU
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1Select the menu.  (P55)
2 Select the favorite history you want to edit, and then press  1.
Editing the items registered to favorites
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  >
[Select a destination from Favorite]
[Remove from Favorite] —
[Change the Order in 
Favorite]Specify the destination location of the desired item to change 
the display order.
[Change the Registered 
Name]
Enter text to change the registered name.
• Because the number of records that can be saved is limited, re
gister frequently-used 
connection settings as favorites.
• Performing [Reset Network Settings] clears the history and the contents saved in [Select a  destination from Favorite].
• If the device you want to connect to (smartphone, etc.) is con nected to a wireless access point 
other than the camera, you cannot connect the device to the cam era using [Direct]. Change 
the Wi-Fi settings of the device you want to connect to so that  the access point to be used is 
set to the camera.
You can also select [New Connection] and reconnect the devices.  (P267)
• A connection may not be established easily when you try to con nect to a network to which 
many PCs are connected.
If a connection attempt fails, reconnect by using [New Connecti on].
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[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu
Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function.
The settings cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi.
Select the menu. (P55)
Sets either the camera or the smartphone as the priority control device to be used during 
remote recording.  (P276)
You can improve security by enabling password entry for a direc t connection to a 
smartphone.
• When [ON] is selected, you can also set up a connection by sca nning a QR code. (P271)
Acquires or changes the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID.  (P296)
You can set the workgroup.
To send images to a PC, a connecti on to the same workgroup as the destination PC is 
required.
(The default setting is “WORKGROUP”.)
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Enter the workgroup of the connecting PC.
• For information on how to enter characters, refer to  P64.
• Pressing [DISP.] will return the default setting.
>  [Setup] >  [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup]
[Priority of Remote Device]
[Wi-Fi Password]
[ON] Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID and password . (P271)
[OFF] Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID.  (P270)
[LUMIX CLUB]
[PC Connection]
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You can change the name (SSID) of this unit.
1Press [DISP.].
2 Enter the desired device name.
• For information on how to enter characters, refer to  P64.
• A maximum of 32 characters can be entered.
To prevent incorrect operation and use of the Wi-Fi function by  a third party and to protect 
saved personal information, protect the Wi-Fi function with a p assword.
• Once a password is set, you are required to enter it each time  you use the Wi-Fi function.
• If you forget the password, you can reset it with [Reset Netwo rk Settings] in the [Setup] menu.
Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit.• A “MAC Address” is a unique address that is used to identify n etwork equipment.
• “IP address” refers to a number that identifies a PC connected  to a network such as the 
Internet. Usually, the addresses for homes are automatically as signed by the DHCP function 
such as a wireless access point. (Example: 192.168.0.87)
Displays the certification number for radio regulations.
[Device Name]
[Wi-Fi Function Lock]
[Setup] Enter any 4-digit numbers as the password.
• For information on how to enter characters, refer to 
P64.
[Cancel] Cancel the password.
[Network Address]
[Approved Regulations] 
						

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11.  Connecting to other equipment
Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 
4K motion pictures on your PC or recorder
∫ Playing Back on a TV Screen
Preparation:
Set [HDMI Mode (Play)]  (P239) to [AUTO] or a setting with a 
resolution of [4K] (if the size is set to [4K]) or [C4K] (if th e size is set 
to [C4K]).
• When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94Hz (NTSC)], set [HDMI  Mode (Play)] to [AUTO] to 
play back motion pictures recorded at a frame rate of 24p.
For settings other than [AUTO], it cannot output at 24 frames/s econd.
• When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K motion pictur e, select [AUTO].
Connect the camera and a 4K-compatible TV with an HDMI cable, a nd 
display the playback screen.  (P308)
• Even though the output resolution will be lower, you can also  play them back by connecting the 
camera to a TV that does not support motion pictures in 4K.
• When [System Frequency] is set to a broadcasting system differ ent from that of your region, 
images may not be played back correctly.
• You can also insert the card into a Panasonic TV equipped with  SD card 
slots that supports 4K motion picture, and play back 4K motion  pictures 
recorded with [Rec Format] set to [MP4].
• Read the operating instructions for the TV.
∫ Watching on a PC
To play back 4K motion pictures on a PC, use the software 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”  (P311)
• To play back and edit motion pictures in 4K, you need a high-performance PC 
environment.
• Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF).
You cannot dub 4K motion pictures to Blu-ray discs and DVDs with  Panasonic recorders.
∫ Storing on a PC
Refer to  P310 for details.
You can use the software “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”  (P311) to import 4K motion pictures to a 
PC.
• Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF).
Watching motion pictures in 4K
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Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the 
HDMI cable.
Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
1Connect the camera and a TV.
• Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight  holding onto the plug.
(It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal  if it is plugged in obliquely 
or in wrong direction.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cau se malfunction.
2Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connector in u se.
3Turn the camera on and then press [(].
A [HDMI] socket (Type A)
B HDMI cable C
HDMI socket (on the TV)
• Use a “High Speed HDMI cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work .
“High Speed HDMI cable” (Type A–Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet)  long)
• Check the [HDMI Mode (Play)].  (P239)
• When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94Hz (NTSC)], set [HDMI  Mode (Play)] to [AUTO] to 
play back motion pictures recorded at a frame rate of 24p.
For settings other than [AUTO], it cannot output at 24 frames/s econd.
• No picture is displayed on the screen of this unit.
• When [System Frequency] is set to a broadcasting system differ ent from that of your region, 
images may not be played back correctly.
• Depending on the [Aspect Ratio], black bands may be displayed  on the top and bottom or the 
left and right of the pictures.
• Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed  with the top or bottom cut off.
• HDMI output will be canceled if a USB connection cable (supplied) is connected 
simultaneously.
• No sound is output from the camera speakers.
• Read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Preparations:
Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P239)
1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link w ith 
an HDMI cable  (P308).
2Turn the camera on and then press [ (].
3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
Turning this unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn the TV off, this unit is also turned off.
Automatic input switching:
• If you connect with an HDMI cable and then turn this unit on, and then press [ (], the input 
channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen.  If the TV’s power is in standby 
status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been select ed for the TV’s [Power on link] 
setting).
The recorded pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Mem ory Card 
slot
• Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on th e full screen.
• The file format of the motion pictures that can be played back  differs depending on the TV 
model.
• For cards compatible with playback, refer to the operating ins tructions of the TV.
Using VIERA Link (HDMI)
What is the VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)?• This function allows you to use your remote control for the Pa nasonic TV for easy operations 
when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible dev ice using an HDMI cable 
for automatic linked operations.
(Not all operations are possible.)
• VIERA Link is a unique Panasoni c function built on an HDMI control function using the 
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification.
Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by othe r companies are not 
guaranteed. When using devices made by other companies that are  compatible with 
VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions for the respecti ve devices.
• This unit supports “VIERA Link Ver.5” function. “VIERA Link Ve r.5” is the standard for 
Panasonic’s VIERA Link compatible equipmen t. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s 
conventional VIERA Link equipment.
• Operation using the buttons on this unit will be limited.
• To play back the sound of a film during a slide show, set [Sou nd] to [AUTO] or [Audio] on the 
Slide Show setting screen.
• Use a “High Speed HDMI cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work .
“High Speed HDMI cable” (Type A–Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet) long) 
						

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Saving still pictures and motion pictures on 
your PC
You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.• Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the came ra. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions of your PC.
∫ PC that can be used
The unit can be connected to any PC capable of recognizing a ma ss storage device.
• Windows support: Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10
• Mac support:OS X v10.5 to v10.12
AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported correctly when copied  as files or 
folder
• When using Windows, import AVCHD motion pictures with “ PHOTOfu nSTUDIO ” (P311).
• With a Mac, AVCHD motion pictures can be imported using “iMovi e”.
Please note that importing is no t possible depending on the picture quality.
(For details about iMovie, please contact Apple Inc.)