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Connecting to other equipment

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your

PC

You can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.

•Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC.

•If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear.

(Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognised, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

∫PC that can be used (OS)

The unit can be connected to any PC capable of recognising a mass storage device.

• Windows support:	Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1
• Mac support:	OS X v10.5 to v10.9

∫Playback and editing on a PC

Software for image playback or editing is not supplied with this product.

To play back or edit still pictures or to play back motion pictures, use the following software:

Software for still pictures

• For Windows:	MicrosoftR Windows Photo Viewer/Windows Photo Gallery/
	Windows LiveR Photo Gallery (online service)
• For Mac:	iPhoto, provided by Apple
Software for motion pictures
• For Windows and Mac:	QuickTime/iTunes, provided by Apple

(Software supporting MP4 format is required.)

•The software information above is current as of January 2014. The software specifications are subject to changes without prior notice, and do not guarantee that the software will continue to operate in the future.

•If software is not installed on your PC, download it from the website of the software provider.

•For information on how to use software, contact the software provider.

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Contents

F0414MR0 Operating Instructions for advanced featuresContents Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash111 102104 110About Connections 143 Wi-FiRfunction 122Wi-Fi Setup Menu 151 Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet 125Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure About Condensation When the lens is fogged upCare of the camera Standard Accessories Peel off the protective film before use Names and Functions of Main PartsLens barrier Monitor P56, 163 Or PressLens barrel Hdmi socket P153 Mode dial P25Card/Battery door P12 Release lever P12 Strap eyelet P24Recording from a variety of angles You can adjust the angle of the monitorWhen closing MonitorCharging the Battery Inserting the Battery Charging Outlet or computer When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication Battery indication is displayed on the monitorSince characteristic swelling may occur Recording conditions by Cipa standard Recording motion pictures When Rec Quality is set to FHDRecording still pictures Playback time PlaybackDo not touch the connection terminals of the card Inserting and Removing the Card optionalCard Following operations can be performed using this unitAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in MemoryPreparation Number Available recording time when recording motion picturesRecording Built-in Memory 32 GB 64 GB Quality setting Number of recordable picturesPress MENU/SET to set Setting Date/Time Clock SetClock is not set when the camera is shipped Press camera ON/OFF buttonChanging the Clock Setting Direction Detection Function Rotate Disp Tips for taking good picturesFit the strap and hold the camera carefully Preventing jitter camera shakeSwitching the mode by rotating the mode dial Selecting the Recording ModeRecording Mode Taking pictures using the automatic functionSet the mode dial to P32 Press the shutter button halfway to focusPortrait Scenery Low Light Macro When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures Scene DetectionFollowing menus can be set Changing the settingsBacklight Compensation About the flash P59 Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode Motion DeblurIHandheld Night Shot IHDRProgramme AE Mode Taking Pictures with Your Favourite SettingsSound FocusingRange of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode AF area BPicture About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button Applicable modesAbout zooming while recording motion pictures Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Recording quality setting Picture size FHD/HDFlash setting is fixed to Œ Operations during Motion Picture Playback Playing BackPress Press 2/1 to select pictures Playing Back Motion PicturesRotate the zoom lever towards Z T Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards L WPicture Size Quality Creating Still Pictures from a Motion PicturePress 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SET Select the picture to be deleted, and then Press When Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SETDeleting Pictures To delete a single pictureSetting menu items Setting the MenuPress 3/4 to select the menu item and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETUsing the Quick Menu Destination Travel destination area About the Setup MenuSetting Date/Time URL display/USB connection/QR Code displayContrast · Saturation Beep LevelLow High OFF Beep Tone BrightnessHistogram ON/OFFIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure Monitor LuminanceBrightness of the monitor is lowered Auto Power Off2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO Monitor Power Save Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checkedPictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed Recording or setup settings are reset to the defaultSEC SEC Rotate Disp PALVideo output is set to PAL system TV ConnectionFormat Built-in memory or card is formattedSet the language displayed on the screen Version DispRotate the monitor as shown in the figure Self Shot ModeTaking Pictures with Yourself Included Self Shot Decide on your poses while looking at the monitor SettingsLook at the lens when recording Exit the menu after it is set Taking panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode Taking care not to shake it Step Technique for Panorama Shot ModeNumber of recordable pictures Available recording time Playback ModeAbout the Monitor Press DISP. to changeOptical Zoom Using the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleDigital Zoom Extra Optical Zoom EZIntelligent Zoom Applicable modes Flash Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Press 1 ‰Use of flash is not permitted Settings Description of settingsFeature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is Slow SyncAvailable Flash Settings in Recording Mode Available flash range approximation Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Flash settingOFF Taking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro ZoomTaking Pictures with the Self-timer Compensate the exposure Compensating the ExposureUnderexposed OverexposedD0 EV J1 EV I1 EV Taking Pictures Using Auto BracketIs set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picturePress 2/1 to set the aperture value Aperture-Priority AE ModeTaking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Press ExposureShutter Speed Shutter-Priority AE ModePress 3/4 to set the shutter speed Manual Exposure Assistance Manual Exposure ModeAperture Value a Shutter Speed B After confirming the recording direction, press MENU/SET Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot ModeTechnique for Panorama Shot Mode About playback Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Sports PortraitSoft Skin SceneryThis allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape Night PortraitNight Scenery Handheld Night ShotFood What Is HDR?Birthday Name Baby1/Baby2Pet SunsetGlass Through Setting the shutter speedHigh Sens Starry SkyTaking Pictures with different image effects Creative Control ModeHigh Key ExpressiveRetro Old DaysImpressive Art Low KeySepia Dynamic MonochromeThis effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look High DynamicCross Process Toy EffectThis effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel Miniature EffectSoft Focus Check the colour you have set, and then press MENU/SET Star FilterOne Point Color Custom set Description of settings Taking Pictures in Custom ModeTo change the menu settings Recording using registered custom setWhen calling up a custom set registered for Entering Text Picture Size Using the Rec MenuFor details on Rec menu settings, refer to P41 Quality Sensitivity White Balance Automatic adjustmentAuto White Balance Setting the White Balance manuallyPress MENU/SET to finish Finely adjusting the White BalanceAF Mode About š Face Detection Metering Mode Zoom Settings ON/OFFExposure Burst Settings Description of settings NumberFlash setting is fixed to ‰ AF Assist Lamp Flash setting is fixed to Œ except forStabilizer 100Red-Eye Removal You can take a picture with date and time of recording 101Date Stamp Self ShotRec Quality Using the Motion Picture MenuFor details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P41 102This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording 103Continuous AF Wind CutYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Various methods of playback104 Operations during slide show 105Slide Show Press 3/4 to select Start and then press MENU/SETScreen effects can be added to picture transitions Changing the slide show settings106 To filter images for slide show playbackSelect Date You can play back pictures taken on each date 107Filtering Play Selection108 Press MENU/SET to display a list of pictures 109Calendar Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to searchPress 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press MENU/SET Having Fun with Recorded Pictures Creative Retouch110 Press 2/ 1 to select a picture, and then pressLocation Logging Using the Playback MenuFor details on Playback menu settings, refer to P41 111Enter the text. P87 112Title Edit MENU/SET to setText Stamp 113Creative Retouch 114Press Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET Press 3 at the location to divide It cannot be restored once divided115 Video DividePress 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press Disp 116Resize Press 2/1 to select the size, and then press MenuCropping 117Print Set 118To print the date 119Protect 120Copy 121Before Use Wi-FiRfunctionUse the camera as a wireless LAN device 122PressingWi-Fiwhen using a Wi-Fi connection About the Wi-Fi connection lampAbout the Wi-Fi button Pressing Wi-Fi before connecting to Wi-FiControlling with a Smartphone/Tablet What you can do with the Wi-Fi functionWhen sending images to PC 124Image App is an application provided by Panasonic Installing the smartphone/tablet app Image AppControlling with a Smartphone/Tablet 125126 Connecting to a smartphone/tabletPress and hold Wi-Fi Operate the smartphone/tablet If you are using an iOS deviceWhen scanning the QR code to set up a connection 127Start Image App. P125 Select QR code If you are using an Android deviceWhen using an Ssid and password to set up a connection 128On your smartphone/tablet Start Image App. P125 129Changing the connection method Select 130Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet remote recording Playing back pictures in the cameraSaving images stored in the camera 131Send Images While Recording 132Methods for sending and images that can be sent Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menuTake pictures When connecting with Manual Connection in Direct133 On your smartphone/tablet134 Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SET Single setting135 Press 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SETOn your PC When sending images to PC136 On the camera137 138 To perform Smart Transfer, follow the steps below To transfer images automatically Smart Transfer139 Example of Auto TransferSet the transfer destination Configuring Smart Transfer140 Transfer images instantly 141Transferring automatically Display Log 142Set Destination Charge PriorityDirect Your device connects directly to this unit Via Network Connects via a wireless access pointAbout Connections 143144 Connecting from your house via the networkCommon Key Search for available wireless access points145 Press 3/4 to select the encryption type, and press MENU/SETPress 3/4 to select WPS Push-Button and then press To WPS modeDevice. The Ssid and password are 146147 Checking the connection detail of the history or favourite 148MP4¢ About settings for sending images149 Images that can be sentSend Images Stored in the Camera Changing the settings for sending images150 Send Images While Recording151 Wi-Fi Setup MenuDelete SetupWi-Fi Password 152To connect with an Hdmi micro cable Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen153 Connect the camera and a TVTo connect with an AV cable optional 154155 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on yourDrag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC 156Transferring images to a PC Press 4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SETAbout the folder structure of the camera Connection in the PTP Mode157 Press 3 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Printing the Pictures158 Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 159Selecting a single picture and printing it Num.of prints Print Settings160 Print with DatePaper Size 161Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper162 Recording Screen Display163 100 03s 164165 Message DisplayInsert SD card again/Try another card Memory Card Error/This memory card cannot be usedThis battery cannot be used 166Cannot connect to server 167No picture to send Connection failed168 TroubleshootingBattery and power source Recording 169Motion picture recording stops in the middle 170Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possible Recording by Panorama Shot Mode is ended before finishing171 Burst speed is slowMonitor 172Flash is not activated 173Flash PlaybackClicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures 174Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black Thumbnail is displayed appears on the screen175 About the Wi-Fi functionGeneral tips for using a Wi-Fi connection About a wireless access pointImages cannot be transmitted to a PC PC is not recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connection176 Transmission of the image fails midway Have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi177 There is an image that could not be transmittedTV, PC and printer 178Others 179180 181 About the lens 182183 Disclaimer When uploading images on web services184 About tripods or unipods When not using the camera for a long period of time185 About the picture data