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Others Usage cautions and notes This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) o pen source software The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof displayed by selecting [MENU/SET] → [Setup] → [Version Disp.] → [Software info]. 363 SQW0419

Section	Page
Finding the information you need	2
How to use this manual	3
Contents	4
Contents by Function	12
Before Use	15
Before use	15
Standard Accessories	17
Names and Functions of Main Parts	18
Preparations	20
Attaching the Lens Hood	20
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap	22
Attaching the Lens Cap	22
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	23
Charging battery	24
Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time	26
Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional)	28
About the Card	29
Formatting the card (initialization)	30
Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)	31
Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor	33
Setting the clock	34
Changing time settings	35
Basics	36
Holding the camera	36
Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording	37
Zoom Lever/Side Lever (Use Zoom)	37
Shutter button (Taking pictures)	38
Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)	39
Mode dial (Select the recording mode)	40
Focus mode lever	40
Side dial / Rear dial	41
Side button	44
Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (Selecting/setting items)	45
[DISP.] button (Switching the display information)	46
[LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)	50
Touch screen (Touch operations)	52
Touching the screen and recording (Touch Shutter function)	54
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area ([Touch AE])	55
Setting the menu	56
How to set the menu	56
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)	59
Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item	60
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)	61
Using the function buttons during recording	62
Using the function buttons during playback	63
Using the [Setup] menu	64
[Clock Set]	64
[World Time]	64
[Travel Date]	65
[Wi-Fi]	65
[Beep]	66
[Live View Mode]	66
[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder]	67
[Monitor Luminance]	68
[Economy]	69
[USB Mode]	70
[TV Connection]	70
[m/ft]	72
[Menu Resume]	72
[Menu Background]	72
[Menu Information]	72
[Language]	72
[Version Disp.]	73
[Exposure Comp. Reset]	73
[Self Timer Auto Off]	73
[No.Reset]	73
[Reset]	74
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]	74
[Format]	74
Entering Text	75
Recording mode	76
Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)	76
Taking pictures using a handheld camera ([iHandheld Night Shot])	78
Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])	79
Defocusing the background (Defocus control function)	80
Recording images by changing the brightness (exposure) or color tone	81
About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode	82
Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Program AE Mode)	84
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed	86
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode)	86
Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode)	87
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Manual Exposure Mode)	88
Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed (Preview Mode)	90
Easily set aperture / shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)	92
Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)	93
Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode)	96
Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)	101
Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture value/shutter speed (Creative Video Mode)	108
Recording Slow Motion Pictures ([High Speed Video])	109
Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording	110
Registering your own settings and recording (Custom Mode)	111
Registering your own settings ([Cust.Set Mem.])	111
Recording using registered custom set	112
Picture Quality and coloring Settings	113
Adjusting the picture quality with effects [Photo Style]	113
Taking pictures using picture effects [Filter Settings]	115
Adjusting highlights and shadows [Highlight Shadow]	117
Adjusting the White Balance	118
Setting the picture quality and size	122
Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures	122
Setting the picture size	122
Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality])	123
Using the picture correction functions effectively	125
Correcting contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic])	125
Enhancing the impression of high-resolution ([i.Resolution])	125
Combining still pictures with different exposures ([HDR])	126
Raising the resolution when the aperture is closed ([Diffraction Compensation])	127
Setting the color space	127
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)	128
Taking pictures with Auto Focus	128
Select the focus mode (AFS, AFF, AFC)	129
Switching [AF Mode]	130
Changing the position and size of the AF area	137
Setting the AF area position with the touch pad	141
Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position	142
Setting your preferred focusing method	143
Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)	145
Taking pictures with Manual Focus	147
Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus	149
Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE Lock]	152
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation	154
Setting the ISO Sensitivity	155
Setting the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity	157
Setting the incremental value of ISO Sensitivity	157
Setting the metering mode	158
Shutter and Drive Settings	159
Setting the Shutter Type	159
Selecting a Drive Mode	160
Burst function	161
Recording 4K Photos	164
Recording with [4K Burst]	167
Recording with [4K Burst(S/S)]	167
Recording with [4K Pre-Burst]	168
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving	169
Notes on the 4K Photo function	175
Recording while exposure is changed automatically [Auto Bracket]	178
Taking pictures with self-timer	180
Functions for specific subjects and purposes	182
Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot]	182
Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation]	185
Performing multiple exposures for a single picture [Multi Exp.]	189
Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time [Silent Mode]	191
Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]	192
Setting the profile for a baby or pet to record in a picture	195
Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditions	196
Recording while monitoring camera images	198
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash	199
Correcting jitter	199
Using Zoom	201
Zoom types and use	201
Using the zoom by performing touch operations (Touch zoom)	205
Taking pictures with flash	206
Setting the Flash Functions	208
Changing the firing mode (Manual flash)	208
Changing Flash Mode	208
Setting the 2nd curtain sync	211
Adjusting the flash output	212
Synchronizing the flash output with the camera during Exposure Compensation	212
Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes	213
Recording motion pictures	215
Recording motion pictures	215
Recording 4K motion pictures	217
Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate	218
Adjusting the focus while recording motion pictures ([Continuous AF])	219
Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded	220
Recording Snap Movies	221
Setting up [Pull Focus]	222
Using the [Motion Picture] menu	224
[Snap Movie]	224
[Rec Format]	224
[Rec Quality]	224
[Exposure Mode]	224
[High Speed Video]	224
[Picture Mode]	224
[Continuous AF]	225
[Level Shot]	225
[Conversion]	225
[Flkr Decrease]	225
[Silent Operation]	225
[Mic Level Disp.]	226
[Mic Level Adj.]	226
[Special Mic.]	226
[Mic Level Limiter]	226
[Wind Noise Canceller]	227
[Wind Cut]	227
[Zoom Mic]	227
Playing Back and Editing Pictures	228
Viewing your pictures	228
Viewing motion pictures	229
Capturing still pictures from motion pictures	230
Switching the Playback Method	231
Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”	231
Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”	231
Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback”	232
Viewing group pictures	232
Deleting pictures	234
Using the [Playback] menu	236
[Slide Show]	237
[Playback Mode]	238
[Location Logging]	240
[RAW Processing]	241
[Clear Retouch]	244
[Title Edit]	245
[Text Stamp]	246
[Video Divide]	247
[Time Lapse Video]	248
[Stop Motion Video]	248
[Resize]	249
[Cropping]	250
[Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.]	251
[Favorite]	252
[Print Set]	253
[Protect]	254
[Face Rec Edit]	254
[Picture Sort]	255
[Delete Confirmation]	255
Wi-Fi	256
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function	256
Wi-Fi Function	257
Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone	260
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”	260
Connecting to a smartphone	261
Taking pictures via a smartphone (remote recording)	267
Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone	268
Saving pictures in the camera to a smartphone	268
Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services	269
Adding location information to pictures in the camera from a smartphone	269
Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your preference on a smartphone	271
Displaying still pictures on a TV	273
Sending pictures	274
Sending pictures to a smartphone	277
Wireless printing	278
Sending pictures to AV device	279
Sending pictures to a PC	280
Using WEB services	282
When sending images to WEB service	282
When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]	286
Using “LUMIX CLUB”	287
About the [LUMIX CLUB]	287
About connections	292
[Via Network] Connecting via a wireless access point	293
[Direct] Connecting directly	296
Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] / [Select a destination from Favorite])	297
[Wi-Fi Setup]	299
Connecting with other devices	301
Enjoying 4K motion pictures	301
Viewing 4K motion pictures	301
Storing 4K motion pictures	302
Viewing on TV screen	303
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)	305
Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC	307
About supplied software	308
Installing supplied software	310
Copying still pictures and motion pictures	311
Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder	313
Copying by inserting the card into the recorder	313
Dubbing with non-compatible equipment	313
Printing	314
Printing multiple pictures	315
Printing with date and text	316
Making print settings on the camera	317
Others	318
Optional accessories	318
Conversion Lens (optional)	318
Filter (optional)	320
External Flash (optional)	321
Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery	322
Shutter Remote Control (optional)	323
External Microphone (optional)	323
List of monitor/viewfinder displays	325
Message displays	332
Menu list	336
Q&A Troubleshooting	340