Panasonic Lumix Dc-gh5 Operating Instructions

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Select the menu. (P27)
• The camera enters pairing standby mode and displays its device 
name.
1Start “ Image App ”.• If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is se arching for cameras, close 
the message.
2Select [Bluetooth].3Turn on the Bluetooth.4Select the device name displayed on the camera’s screen from the [Camera 
enable to be registered] list.
• Bluetooth connection between the camera and the smartphone wil l be made.
(For Android devices) A Wi-Fi  connection will be made by select ing [Connection].
5Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the smartphone’s setting menu.6On the Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID (the device name 
selected in step 
4) displayed on the camera.• If the SSID is not displayed, it may be displayed after the Wi -Fi 
function is turned off and on.
7Press the home button, and select “ Image App ” to display 
“ Image App ”.
• The paired smartphone will be registered as a paired device af ter connected via Wi-Fi.
• Pairing needs to be set up only for the first connection. For  the second and subsequent 
connections: (P92)
• [ ] is displayed on the recording screen during Bluetooth conne ction. If the Bluetooth function 
is enabled, but there is not connection, [ ] flashes.
On the camera
>  [Setup]  > [Bluetooth]  > [Bluetooth]  > 
[SET]  > [Pairing]
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.
• If [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [OFF] on the camera, select [Wi- Fi Setup]. (At the time of 
purchase, [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [OFF])
• If [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [ON] on the camera, you need to  install the profile.
1Install the profile.
• If a pass code is set on the smartphone, you need to enter it.
2Press the home button to close the browser.
When connected via Bluetooth, the camera automatically makes a  Wi-Fi connection.
• (iOS devices) If you need to change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen, follow 
the on-screen message to change the setting.
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∫Connecting to the paired smartphone (connecting for the second  and subsequent 
times)
Select the menu. (P27)
1Start “ Image App ”.• If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is se arching for cameras, close 
the message.
2Select [Bluetooth].3Turn on the Bluetooth.
4Select the camera (device name) you want to connect to from the  [Camera 
registered] list.
∫ Terminating the Bluetooth connection to the smartphone and disabling the 
Bluetooth function
Select the camera’s menu. (P27)
Connect to a smartphone via Wi-Fi.
• You can also connect via Wi-Fi to a smartphone that supports B luetooth low energy by 
following the same steps.
You can easily set up a direct connection to your smartphone wi thout entering a password.
Select the menu. (P27)
A SSID
• When the camera is ready to be connected to the smartphone,  the SSID is displayed.
• You can also display the information by pressing [Wi-Fi] on th e 
camera.
On the camera
>  [Setup]  > [Bluetooth]  > [Bluetooth]  > [ON]
On your smartphone
If you set [Bluetooth] to [ON] on the camera in advance, you ca n make a connection just 
by operating the smartphone.
> [Setup]  > [Bluetooth]  > [Bluetooth]  > [OFF]
Using a smartphone that does not support Bluetooth low energy
Connecting without using the password
On the camera
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > 
[New Connection]  > [Remote Shooting & View]
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1Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu.2On the Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on the 
camera.
3Start “ Image App ”.• When the connection confirmation screen is displayed on the camera, 
select [Yes] to connect. (For first time connection only)
Preparations:
Set the [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON].
>  [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > [Wi-Fi Password]  > [ON]
Select the menu. (P27)
A SSID 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 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 en ter it.
4Start “ Image App ”.
On your smartphone
At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [OFF].
Before connecting to a Wi-Fi network, ensure that the device displayed on the 
connection confirmation screen is the one you actually want to  connect to. When a 
wrong device is displayed, if you  select [Yes], the camera will automatically connect to 
that device.
We recommend that you  set [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON] if, for exam ple, there is another 
Wi-Fi device nearby.
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
Wi-Fi
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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. (P88)
3On the smartphone, close “ Image App ”.
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 wit h it.
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 th e app.
(If you are using an Android device)On the screen of “ Image App ”, press the return button twice to close the app.
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 d o 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:
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1Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone. (P90)
2Select the camera’s menu. (P27)
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.
∫ Turning off the camera with the smartphone
• 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.
1Connect to a smartphone. (P90)2Operate the smartphone. >
 [Setup]  > [Bluetooth]  > [Remote Wakeup]  > [ON]
1 Select  [ ].
2 Select [Remote operation].
1 Select  [ ].
2 Select [ OFF].
Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
Wireless connectivity required:
1 (When connected via Bluetooth) Select  [ ].
2 (When connected via Bluetooth) Select [Remote 
operation].
• Make a Wi-Fi connection automatically. (iOS devices) If you ne ed to change the 
connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen, follow the on-scree n message 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
1Connect to a smartphone. (P90)
2Operate the smartphone.
• When you play a motion picture, image quality differs from 
that of the actual recorded motion picture. 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 [AV CHD], [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.
>  [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].
Playing back/saving images stored on the camera, or uploading t hem 
on social media sites
Wireless connectivity required:
1 (When connected via Bluetooth) Select  [ ].
2 (When connected via Bluet ooth) Select [Remote 
operation].
• Make a Wi-Fi connection automatically. (iOS 
devices) If you need to change the connected device 
on the Wi-Fi setup screen, follow the on-screen 
message 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 detects the connection between the smartphone and wireless access point 
and backs up images stored on the camera to a preset Cloud Storage.
• 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 ap p 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 ca mera (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. (P27)
2Select [New connection].3Connect to the wireless access point.• To connect with [WPS (Push-Button)], refer to the procedure in  “Select the connection 
method.” on P103. For details about connection to a wireless access point, refer to the 
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF  format)”.
• 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.
Backing up images to a Cloud Storage automatically (Auto Cloud 
Backup)
Wireless connectivity required:
AWireless access point
B Cloud 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”. Register to “LUMIX CLUB” in th e camera’s menu item below.
>    [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Setup]  > [LUMIX CLUB]  > [Set/Add Account]  > 
[New account]
You can also use the login ID registered with your PC or smartphone for the camera.
For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features  (PDF  format)”.
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 foll owing the on-screen 
instructions.
3Select and register the cloud storage service you want to use i n “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. (P90)2Operate the smartphone.
Preparations:
The following conditions are required to use Auto Cloud Backup:
• Set the camera to a state in which it can be turned on with th e smartphone (standby state). 
(P94)
– Camera: [Bluetooth] and [Remote Wakeup] are set to [ON].
– Camera: The Camera On/Off switch is set to [OFF].
• Camera: The card’s Write-Protect switch is not set to [LOCK].
1 Select  [ ].
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 wirel ess 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 “Upload 
destination”.
• You can try a connection test. Turn on the camera to run it.
Running a backup
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Start up the “ Image App ” in foreground (a state in which the app can be operated), 
and run a backup.
• A backup will start if the smartphone is connected to the wire less access point set up in “(Setup 
3 )”.
• It may be possible to run a backup even if the app is running  in background (a state in which it 
cannot be operated).
• The first job backs up all images on the card. The second and  subsequent jobs back up only 
those that have not been backed up yet.
• If you change the backup destination, images that have already  been backed up are not saved 
to a new destination.
• A backup job will stop in the following cases: – When you set the camera on/off switch to [ON]
– When you remove or insert the card
– When the battery runs out of power (The job will resume after  the battery is recharged. With 
the “ Image App ”, you can set the battery power at which backup  jobs stop.)
• You cannot back up motion pictures, 6K/4K burst files, and ima ges recorded with the Post 
Focus function.
The camera automatically transfers recorded images to a Bluetoo th-connected 
smartphone via Wi-Fi.
1Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone. (P90)
2Select the camera’s menu. (P27)
• 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 to change the 
connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen.
4Check the send settings on the camera, and select [Set].• The camera will enter a mode where it can automatically transfer images and [ ] will be displayed on the recording screen.
5Take pictures on the camera.• While sending a file, [ ] is displayed on the recording screen.
Transferring recorded images to a smartphone automatically
Wireless connectivity required:
> [Setup]  > [Bluetooth]  > [Auto Transfer]  > [ON]Wi-FiBluetooth
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• When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Function] in [Wi-Fi] 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.
• You cannot automatically transfer pictures in RAW format, moti on pictures, 6K/4K burst files, 
and images recorded with the Post Focus function.
∫ 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.
The smartphone sends its location information to the camera via  Bluetooth, and the 
camera performs recording while writing the acquired location information.
Preparations:
Enable the GPS function on the smartphone.
1Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone. (P90)
2Select the camera’s menu. (P27)
• The camera will enter a mode where location information can be  recorded and [ ] will 
be displayed on the recording screen.
3Take pictures on the camera.• Location information will be written to the recorded pictures.
• To disable the recording of location information, set [Locatio n Logging] to [OFF] on the camera.
• Images with location information are indicated with [ ].
• The smartphone drains its battery faster while acquiring locat ion information.
• Location information is not wri tten to motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] format.
Recording location information to the camera’s images
Wireless connectivity required:
>  [Setup]  > [Bluetooth]  > [Location Logging]  > [ON]
When [ ] is flashing
Location information is not acquired, so data cannot be written . Positioning with the GPS on the 
smartphone may not be possible if the smartphone is in a locati on such as a building or a bag. 
Move the smartphone to a location where positioning performance  can be optimized, such as 
one that offers a wide view of the sky, to try positioning. In  addition, refer to the operating 
instructions of your smartphone.
Bluetooth
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