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Using Eye-Fi direct mode
The files can be transferred directly from the Eye-Fi card to a smartphone without going through the 
wireless access point when necessary setting is performed in a  PC in advance.
≥Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC, and configure the Eye-
Fi direct mode settings.
≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.Select the menu.
≥This mode is displayed only when [Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [O N].
≥ The mode will be canceled using the following steps.
jWhen the unit is turned off
j If you start recording motion picture
In addition to the steps above, the mode may also be canceled b y the Eye-Fi card.
≥ When connected via Eye-Fi direct mode, [ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOM Y (AC)] are disabled.
∫Selecting files to transfer
If you perform the required settings in advance on your PC, you  can transfer selected files alone. 
For settings methods etc., please read the card operating instr uctions or consult the card 
manufacturer.
≥ Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi card on your PC,  and configure the selection 
transfer settings.
≥ Insert an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) to the unit.
1 Press the recording/playback button to switch to the Playback M ode.
2 Touch the play mode select icon. (l28)
3 Select [4K MP4]*, [MP4/iFrame] or [PICTURE]. (l28)*/ only
≥AVCHD scenes or scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera canno t be used as the selected 
transfer setting.
4 Select the menu.
≥The setting method is the same as that for the scene protect se ttings. (l120 )
≥ If the selected transfer setting is not configured on the compu ter, [SCENE PROTECT] is 
displayed and the selected transfer setting cannot be configure d.
≥ When the write protect switch on the Eye-Fi card is on the LOCK  side, [SCENE PROTECT] is 
displayed and selected transfer setting is disabled. Please unl ock the write protect switch.
≥ The protect setting is also applied to the files for which [TRA NSFER/PROTECT] is set. To delete 
a file, first cancel [TRANSFER/PROTECT] and then perform the op eration.
: [SETUP] 
# [Eye-Fi DIRECT]
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]  # [TRANSFER/PROTECT]
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≥The Eye-Fi menu only appears when an Eye-Fi card is used.
≥ The Eye-Fi transfer feature cannot be guaranteed to continue to  operate in the future due to 
changes to the card specification etc.
≥ Update the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest one using  the software supplied with the Eye-
Fi card before use.
≥ When the endless memory function of the Eye-Fi card is set to o n, the files transferred from the 
card may be deleted automatically.
≥ The Eye-Fi card may heat up as a result of the files being tran sferred. Note that the use of an 
Eye-Fi card accelerates the battery drain, so we recommend you  use the card in Playback Mode.
≥ The Eye-Fi setting can be checked while pausing the recording.
≥ If the Eye-Fi card is removed and then reinserted into the unit , set functions related to Eye-Fi 
again from the menu.
≥ When using the Eye-Fi card, please be sure to unlock the write- protect switch. (l15)
≥ Before deleting the files, please confirm they have been transf erred to your PC and uploaded to 
the sharing site.
≥ Do not use the Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless devices is forbidden, such as 
inside aircraft etc.
≥ Depending on network conditions , the transfer may take some time. Also, if network conditions 
deteriorate, the transfer may be suspended.
≥ Files over 2 GB in size cannot be transferred. Such files shoul d first be split to reduce the file size. 
( l 11 8 )
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON]
(Transferring in Eye-Fi direct mode)
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [ON]
[Eye-Fi TRANSFER] is set to [OFF] 
						

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Use this unit as a wireless LAN device
When using equipment or computer systems that require more reli able security than wireless LAN 
devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for saf ety designs and defects for the 
systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for an y damage that arises when using this 
unit for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
∫ Use of the Wi-Fi function of this unit is presumed to be in cou ntries 
where this unit is sold
There is the risk that this unit violates the radiowave regulations if used in countries other than those 
where this unit is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility  for any violations.
∫There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves m ay be 
intercepted
Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received  via radio waves may be intercepted by 
a third party.
∫ Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields, static elec tricity or 
interference
≥ Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields, static elec tricity or interference, such as near 
microwave ovens. Radio waves may not reach this unit.
≥ Using this unit near devices such as cordless telephones or any  other wireless LAN device that 
use the 2.4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performa nce in both devices.
∫Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized t o 
use
When this unit utilizes its Wi-Fi function, wireless networks w ill be searched automatically. When 
this happens, wireless networks that you are not authorized to  use (SSID*) may be displayed, 
however do not attempt to connect to the network as it may be c onsidered as unauthorized access.
* SSID refers to the name of device that is used to identify a n etwork over a wireless LAN 
connection. If the SSID matches for both devices, transmission  is possible.
∫Before use
To use a Wi-Fi function with this unit, you need a wireless access point or destination device 
equipped with a wireless LAN function.
≥For the operations and settings of your device such as the smar tphone, please read the 
operating instructions of the device.
∫ This unit is NFC-compatible
Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, you can easi ly transfer data necessary for a 
Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the smartphone.
This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with A ndroid™ (OS version 2.3.3 or 
later). (Except for some models)
Wi-Fi 
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This unit is WPS-compatible
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a function that allows you to e asily set up a connection with a 
wireless LAN device and make security-related settings.
≥ This unit cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN co nnection.
≥ Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device  when using a wireless 
access point.
≥ This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. You cannot establish  a wireless LAN connection 
using the 5 GHz frequency band.
≥ When using a wireless access point, we strongly recommend that you set a encryption to 
maintain information security.
≥ When sending 
scenes or still pictures, we recommend you use the AC adaptor. If you  are using 
the battery, we recommend you use the fully charged one.
≥ When sending motion pictures or still pictures on a mobile netw ork or tethering, high packet 
communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of  your contract.
≥ This unit may not connect to a wireless access point depending  on the radio wave condition.
≥ When motion picture or still picture transmission is not succes sful, point the Wi-Fi transmitter 
( l 10) at the wireless device (smartphone, etc.).
≥ When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with  other equipment may not start or 
the connection may be disrupted.
≥ The Wi-Fi transmitter may become warm when using the Wi-Fi func tion; however this is not a sign 
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Using a smartphone, you can perform record/playback operations from a remote location or upload 
motion pictures and still pictures recorded in this unit on SNS  (Social Networking Service).
A When connecting directly to a smartphone
B When connecting to a wireless access point
≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about how to operate.
Preparations before using [Link to Cell]
1 Install the smartphone application “Image App” on your smartpho ne. (l174)
2 Check if the smartphone is an Android (NFC-compatible), Android  (non-NFC-
compatible), or iOS device.
≥ If your smartphone is NFC-compatible, the NFC mark will be disp layed when starting up the 
“Image App”.
Wi-Fi
[Link to Cell]
≥ You need to turn on the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone.
≥ Do not remove the SD card during remote operations.
Caution:
Be sure to pay special attenti on to the privacy, the Portrait r ights, etc. of the subject when you use 
this function. Use at your own risk.
Image App
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Using NFC, you can easily set up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone.
∫If the device is Android (NFC-compatible)
Use NFC to set up a direct connection between this unit and the  smartphone.≥Proceed to “Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection”. ( l147)
∫ If the device is Android (n on-NFC-compatible) or iOS
Operate this unit and the smartphone to set up a direct connect ion.
Check the [Direct Connection Password] setting in [Wi-Fi Setup] . (
l187)≥The default setting for [Direct Connection Password] is [OFF].
Select [ON] as needed, for example when the setting seems neces sary for your Wi-Fi 
environment.
≥ When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF]
jConnecting with [Direct Connection Password] set to [OFF] ( l181 )
≥ When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [ON]
[HC-WX970PP]/[HC-VX870PP]/[HC-V770PP]:
Enter SSID and Password or scan QR code to connect.
j[WPS Connection] ( l182 )
j Connecting with QR code ( l182 )
j Connecting by entering an SSID and Password ( l183 )
When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to “Using [Link  to Cell] with a direct connection”. 
( l 147 )
1 Check if the wireless access point is compatible with IEEE802.1 1b/g/n.
2 Set up a Wi-Fi connection between this unit and the wireless ac cess point.
≥[WPS Connection] ( l178 )
≥ Searching for wireless access points to set up a connection ( l179)
≥ Setting up a connection manually ( l180 )
When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, proceed to “Using [Link  to Cell] with a wireless access point 
connection”. ( l148 )
≥Using [Wi-Fi Setup Wizard], you can also set up a Wi-Fi connect ion in conjunction with the 
smartphone application “Image App”. ( l176 )
Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a 
smartphone
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection via a wireless access point 
						

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Using [Link to Cell] with a direct connection
∫If the device is Android (NFC-compatible)
≥Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON.
1Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
2Touch the smartphone on   of this unit.≥Touch the NFC touch area while the NFC mark is displayed on 
the smartphone screen.
≥ If this is the first time the sm artphone is connecting to this  unit, 
touch [YES] on the screen of this unit, and then touch the 
smartphone on   of this unit again.
≥ If the unit is not recognized even when touching the 
smartphone, change positions and try again.
≥ You cannot set up a connection when recording an image with thi s unit.
≥ When the connection is complete , images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
≥ This unit is turned on even if i t touches the smartphone on   of  this unit, where this unit is 
turned off with a LCD monitor.
If you touch the second smartphone when this unit has already been connected 
to the first one
The remote operation with the first smartphone that has been co nnected to this unit will be cut off, 
and the newly touched smartphone will be connected.
≥ The connection cannot be established while this unit is recordi ng or copying a file to the 
smartphone during remote operations.
∫ If the device is Android (n on-NFC-compatible) or iOS
Proceed to Step 2 when your Wi-Fi connection has been made via  [Direct Connection] in [Wi-Fi 
Setup] ( l181 ).
1Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Link to Cell]. ≥It will go into connection standby for remote operation.
2Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥(When [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF])
If this is the first time the sm artphone is connecting to this  unit, a message will be displayed on 
the screen of this unit. Touch [YES].
≥ When the connection is complete , images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
To exit [Link to Cell]:
Touch [EXIT] or press Wi-Fi button.
≥The message is displayed. Touch [YES] to close the indication.
≥After turning off this unit with the LCD monitor, you can also  turn on this unit and start the NFC 
communication by touching the smartphone on   of this unit. (If  you have turned off this unit 
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≥The following operations allow you to register up to ten smartp hones. If the number exceeds ten, 
smartphone information with the oldest registration date and ti me will be deleted.
j Touching an NFC-compatible smartphone on this unit.
j Setting [Direct Connection Password] to [OFF] and connecting th is unit and a smartphone 
directly.
≥ Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for  information on how to set up and use 
a NFC-compatible smartphone.
Using [Link to Cell] with a wireless access point 
connection
∫ If the device is Android (NFC-compatible)
≥Set the NFC function of the smartphone to ON.
1Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.≥When you connect using NFC for  the first time, please make connection of this unit and a 
wireless access point. ( l178 )
2Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.
3Touch the smartphone on   of this unit.≥Touch the NFC touch area while the NFC mark is displayed on 
the smartphone screen.
≥ If this is the first time the smartphone is connecting to this  unit, 
touch [YES] on the screen of this unit, and then touch the 
smartphone on   of this unit again.
≥ If the unit is not recognized even when touching the 
smartphone, change positions and try again.
≥ When the connection is complete , images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
≥ You cannot set up a connection when recording an image with thi s unit.
≥ This unit is turned on even if i t touches the smartphone on   of  this unit, where this unit is 
turned off with a LCD monitor.
If you touch the second smartphone when this unit has already been connected 
to the first one
The remote operation with the first smartphone that has been co nnected to this unit will be cut off, 
and the newly touched smartphone will be connected.
≥ The connection cannot be established while this unit is recordi ng or copying a file to the 
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If the device is Android (n on-NFC-compatible) or iOS
1Connect the smartphone to a wireless access point.
2Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Link to Cell]. ≥It will go into connection standby for remote operation.
3Start up the smartphone application “Image App”.≥When the connection is complete , images of this unit is displayed on the smartphone screen.
To exit [Link to Cell]:
Touch [EXIT] or press Wi-Fi button.
≥The message is displayed. Touch [YES] to close the indication.
≥After turning off this unit with the LCD monitor, you can also  turn on this unit and start the NFC 
communication by touching the smartphone on   of this unit. (If  you have turned off this unit 
with the power button, this uni t will not turn on by touching the smartphone on   of this unit)
≥ The following operations allow you to register up to ten smartp hones. If the number exceeds ten, 
smartphone information with the oldest registration date and ti me will be deleted.
j Touching an NFC-compatible smartphone on this unit.
j Setting [Direct Connection Password] to [OFF] and connecting th is unit and a smartphone 
directly.
≥ Please refer the instructions for the device you are using for  information on how to set up and use 
a NFC-compatible smartphone.
About [Link to Cell]
Smartphone screen shots are examp le displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback 
Mode.
Screen display during remote operations
Recording screen
1Recording media/remaining recordable 
time
2 Remaining battery power of this unit
3 Zoom
4 Photoshot button
5 Menu display
6 Playback mode button
7 Recording mode button
8 Recording start/stop button
9 Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still 
Picture Recording Mode toggle button
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≥Depending on your OS or the version of the smartphone applicati on “Image App”, the screens 
may differ from the ones above.
∫ In Recording Mode
≥Recording motion pictures/still pictures
≥ Selecting a mode
≥ Using the zoom (Available in the medium or fast speed)
≥ Switching between the Recording Mode:
jIntelligent Auto Mode
j Manual Mode
j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode ([Always])
j 4K Photo Mode
*1, 2
jStop Motion Animation Assist Mode
≥ Twin Camera*1
≥Changing and adjusting the Sub Window settings*1
≥Backup for Twin Camera
≥ Recording format
≥ Picture size
≥ White Balance
≥ Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment (4K Photo Mode only)
*1, 2
≥Backlight Compensation
≥ Night Mode
≥ Self-timer
≥ Aspect ratio
≥ Turning the unit off
*1
*2
Playback screen
1Camera function button
2 Number of scenes
3 Remaining battery power of this unit
4 Delete
5 Upload
6 Copy
7 Name of the connected device
8 Scene information display
Functions available for remote operations
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