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Download and install software to edit and play back images with a PC.• To download the software, you need to connect the PC to the Internet.
• It may take some time to download the software depending on th e communication 
environment.
This software allows you to manage images. For example, you can send pictures and 
motion pictures to a PC and sort them by recording date or mode l name. You can also 
perform operations such as writing images to a DVD, processing  and correcting images, 
and editing motion pictures.
Check the site below to download and install the software.
Download the software while it is available for download.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs10xe.h tml
(This Site is English only.)
• Download expiration: March 2022
• Operating environment
• For further information on the operating environment required  to use the playback and editing 
functions available for 4K motion pictures in 4:2:2/10 bit format and the cropping function 
available for 6K/4K photos, refer to the operating instructions  of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF 
file).
• “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” is not compatible with Mac.
Downloading software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0 XE
OS Windows
® 7 (32bit/64bit) SP1,
Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit),
Windows® 10 (32bit/64bit)
• For 4K motion pictures and 6K/4K photos, a 64 bit OS version of  
Windows 7/Windows 8.1/Windows 10 is required.
CPU Pentium® 4 (2.8 GHz or higher)
Display 1024k768 pixels or more (1920 k1080 pixels or more recommended)
RAM 1 GB or more (32bit), 2 GB or more (64bit)
Free hard disk 
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This is software to edit RAW format images.
Edited images can be saved in a format (JPEG, TIFF, etc.) that can be displayed on a 
personal computer.
Check the site below to download and install the software.
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/
• Operating environment
• For details on how to use the “ SILKYPIX Developer Studio ”, ref er to the “Help” or the 
Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website.
This software allows you to edit motion pictures with ease.
Check the site below to download and install the software.
http://loilo.tv/product/20
• Only the trial version will be installed.
• For more information on how to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoS cope manual available for 
download at the site.
• “ LoiLoScope ” is not compatible with Mac.
SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE
OS Windows Windows
® 7,
Windows® 8,
Windows® 8.1,
Windows® 10
Mac Mac OS X v10.6 to v10.12
LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version 
(Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10) 
						

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Preparations:
Install “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” to the PC. (P311)
1Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
• Please turn on this unit and your PC before connecting.
• Hold the plug, and plug the cable straight in or pull it strai ght out.
(It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal  if it is plugged in obliquely.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cau se malfunction.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one.
(The USB connection cable supplied with DMC-GH3 or DMC-GH4 cann ot be 
used.)
A USB socket (Type C)
B USB connection cable (supplied)
2Press  3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
• If [USB Mode]  (P239) is set to [PC] in the [Setup] menu in advance, the camera will  be 
automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB M ode] selection screen.
3Copy the images to a PC using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”.
• Do not delete or move copied files or folders in Windows Explorer.
When viewing in “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”, you will not be able to play  back or edit.
Transferring images to a PC
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining 
battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status 
indicator blinks and the alarm beeps.
Disconnect the USB connection cable safely. Otherwise, data may  be destroyed.
• Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and d isconnect the USB connection 
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∫Copying to a PC without using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (For Mac)
Even if you are using a Mac, or in any situation where “ PHOTOfu nSTUDIO ” cannot be 
installed, you can still copy files and folders by connecting t he camera to the computer and 
then dragging and dropping them to it.
• The content (folder structure) on the card of this unit is as  follows.
For Windows: A drive ([LUMIX]) is displayed in [Computer]
For Mac: A drive ([LUMIX]) is displayed on the desktop
•Card
CAMSET: The camera’s setup 
information
DCIM: Images
1 Folder number
2 Color space P: sRGB
_: AdobeRGB
3 File number
4 JPG: Still pictures
MP4: [MP4] Motion pictures
MOV: [MOV] Motion pictures
RW2: Pictures in RAW files
MISC: DPOF print
AVCHD: [AVCHD] Motion pictures
AVCHD
DCIM
100XXXXX
101XXXXX
999XXXXXPXXX0001.JPG
PXXX0999.JPG
P R I VAT E
MISC
CAMSET
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Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a 
Recorder
If you insert card holding content recorded with this unit into a 
Panasonic recorder, you can dub  the content to a Blu-ray Disc o r 
DVD etc.
Methods to export still pictures  and motion pictures to other 
devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, 
AVCHD, MP4 or MOV).
• 6K/4K burst files (MP4 format) are not supported by Panasonic  recorders.
Dubbing can be performed when the camera and a 
Panasonic recorder with a USB socket are connected 
with a USB connection cable.
• Use the card slot 1.
• See the operating instructions for the recorder about the details about copying and playing 
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Printing the Pictures
If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to 
be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s monitor.
• Group pictures will not be displayed as group pictures but as  single pictures.
• Some printers can print directly from the card removed from th e camera. For details, refer to 
the operating instructions of your printer.
Preparations:
Turn on the camera and the printer.
Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer bef ore printing the pictures.
1Press [(] on the camera.
2Rotate the rear dial to the left to display the multi playback screen, 
and press [Fn3] to select the card to display the images you wa nt to 
print.
• You can only print images on one card at a time. You cannot ch ange the displayed card 
while a printer is connected.
• You can also select the card to be displayed using the functio n button [Slot Change] 
(P63) .
3Connect the printer and camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
• Hold the plug, and plug the cable straight in or pull it strai ght out.
(It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal  if it is plugged in obliquely.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cau se malfunction.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one.
(The USB connection cable supplied with DMC-GH3 or DMC-GH4 cann ot be 
used.)
A USB socket (Type C)
B USB connection cable (supplied)
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1Press 2/1  to select the picture and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2Press  3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/
SET].
1Press  3.2Press  3/4  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/SET].
• Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor  (optional). If the remaining 
battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are  connected, the status 
indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. If this happens during pr inting, stop printing at once. If 
not printing, disconnect the USB connection cable.
• Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ å] (Cable disconnect prohibit icon) is 
displayed.
(May not be displayed depending on the type of printer used.)
• Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and  disconnect the USB connection 
cable.
Not available in these cases:
• Motion pictures, 6K/4K burst files, and images recorded with t he Post Focus function cannot 
be printed.
Selecting a single picture and printing it
Selecting multiple pictures and printing them
[Multi Select] Multiple pictures are printed at one time.
•Press 
3/4/2 /1 to select the pictures and then press [MENU/
SET].
(When [MENU/SET] is pressed again, the setting is canceled.)
• After the pictures have been selected, press [DISP.].
[Select All] Prints all the stored pictures.
[Print Set (DPOF)]Prints the pictures set in [Print Set] only.  (P251)
[Rating]Prints all images with [Rating] levels between [ ¿1] and [ ¿5].  (P249)
PictBridge PictBridge
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∫Print Settings
Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and 
printing it” and in step 
3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedu res.
• When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout wh ich is not supported by the 
camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [ {] and then set the paper size or the layout on 
the printer.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printe r. )
• If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot  be printed on the picture.
• Depending on the printer, the date print settings of the print er may take precedence so check if 
this is the case.
[Print with Date] Sets date printing.
[Num.of prints]Sets the number of pictures to be printed (up to 999 pictures).
[Paper Size]Sets the paper size.
[Page Layout]Sets whether or not to add borders and how many pictures to be 
printed on each sheet of paper.
• The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when
 the [¥] indication lights 
yellow during printing. After finishing printing, make sure the re are no problems with the 
printer.
• If the number of prints is high, the pictures may be printed s everal times. In this case, the 
remaining number of prints indicated may differ from the number  set.
• Only pictures taken in JPEG format can be printed. Those taken  in RAW will use the JPEG 
pictures that were simultaneously created. If an equivalent JPE G picture is not available, no 
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Optional accessories
Using a battery grip (DMW-BGGH5: optional) improves ease of 
operation and grip when held vertically. Installing a spare bat tery will 
allow you to record for a longer time.
∫ Setting a priority for the use of spare batteries
You can set which battery should be used when the battery is in serted to both this unit and 
the battery grip.
Preparations:
• Turn this unit off, and then remove the terminal cover.
1Attach the battery grip to this unit, and then turn this unit o n.
2Select the menu. (P55)
Battery Grip (optional)
> [Setup] >  [Battery Use Priority]
[BODY]: The battery in this unit is used first.
[BG]: The battery in the battery grip is used first.
• When the battery in the battery grip is used, [ ] is displayed  on the screen.
• You can assign a function of your choice to the [Fn] button of  the battery grip. (P60)
• If the terminal cover is hard to remove, flip the cover’s corn er by the camera’s recess toward 
the center.
• Read the operating instructions of the battery grip for detail s.
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If you use the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional), you 
can avoid jitter (camera shake)  when using a tripod and you can  
keep the shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with [B] (B ulb) or 
Burst Mode. The shutter remote control works similar to the shu tter 
button on the camera.
By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), y ou can record and play 
back without worrying about the remaining battery charge.
The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor 
(optional).
Shutter Remote Control (optional)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional).
• Record with Creative Video Mode  (P173) when using for motion picture recording. Motion 
picture recording can be started/stopped with the shutter remot e control.
• Read the operating instructions of the shutter remote control  for details.
Not available in these cases:
• You cannot use the shutter remote control for the following op eration.
– Canceling [Sleep Mode], [Sleep M ode(Wi-Fi)] or [Power Save LVF Shooting]
AC adaptor (optional)/DC coupler (optional)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
• When using an AC adaptor (optional), use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• When the DC coupler is being mounted, the DC coupler cover ope ns, so the structure 
ceases to be dust-proof and splash-proof.
Be careful not to allow sand, dust and water etc. to adhere to  or enter the structure. After use, 
check that there is no foreign matter attached to the coupler c over, and close it firmly.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor (optio nal) and DC coupler.