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Use the NFC function to connect

 

• If [   ] does not appear on the smartphone, the NFC function is 

disabled. Refer to the instruction manual of your smartphone and 
follow the steps indicated to enable the NFC function.

 

• This function can be used on Android (OS version 2.3.3 or later) 

devices that support NFC. (Some devices may not be compatible.)

1 Start “Image App” on your smartphone

2 While [   ] is displayed on the connection screen 

of “Image App”, hold the smartphone close to the 
camera

Hold the smartphone close to this area 
(within 5 mm (0.20 inch))

3 When a message confirming connection to the 

smartphone is displayed on the camera, select 
[Yes] and press [MENU/SET]

4 Hold the smartphone close to the camera again

 

Steps 

3

 and 

4

 are not necessary when 

reconnecting. 

Read a QR code to connect

1 Press and hold the [Wi-Fi] button on the camera

[Wi-Fi] connection lamp (lights blue) 

Password

QR code

SSID

2 Start “Image App” on the smartphone

3 Select [QR code] on the “Image App” screen

4 Read the QR code displayed on the camera in 

step 

1

 with “Image App” on the smartphone

Connecting to your smartphone 

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Using the camera with a smartphone

If you are using an Android™ device 

 

You can also connect by manually entering 

the password.

After performing step 

1

 above: 

 Start “Image App” on the smartphone
 Select [Wi-Fi] on the “Image App” screen
  Select the SSID displayed on the camera in step 

1

 

  Enter the password displayed on the camera in 

step 

1

 (First time connection only)

 

It is not necessary to enter the password when reconnecting.

If you check the item to display the password, you can confirm 
the password as you enter it.

Saving pictures in the camera to your 
smartphone

 

Playing back and saving pictures remotely

1 Start “Image App” on the smartphone

2 Select [

 

 

] on the “Image App” screen

The images captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone.

3 Press and hold a picture and drag it to save it on 

the smartphone

The picture is saved on the smartphone.

Switch the 
location of the 
pictures to be 
displayed

 

• It is not possible to save pictures in RAW file format or AVCHD motion 

pictures.

 

• 3D still pictures (MPO format) are saved as 2D still pictures (JPEG).

 

Use the NFC function to save pictures

If you are using an iOS device (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad), 
the NFC function is not supported.

1 Play back pictures on the camera

2 Start “Image App” on your smartphone

3 While [   ] is displayed on the connection 

screen of “Image App”, hold the smartphone 
close to the camera

Hold the smartphone close to this area 
(within 5 mm (0.20 inch))

 

• After connecting to the smartphone with the NFC function, 

pictures are saved via a Wi-Fi connection.

 

• To select and save multiple pictures, see “Playing back and 

saving pictures remotely” above.

Operating the camera remotely

 

Recording pictures remotely

1 Start “Image App” on the smartphone

2 Select [ 

 ] on the “Image App” screen

You can operate the zoom and press the shutter just like using a 
remote control.

 

• When you use zoom, the camera may tilt as the lens barrel extends. 

Make sure to secure the camera in place with a tripod or by other 
means.

 

Playing back pictures remotely

1 Start “Image App” on the smartphone

2 Select [

 

 

] on the “Image App” screen

The images captured by the camera are displayed on the 
smartphone.

Closing the connection

After use, close the connection between the camera and smartphone.

1 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button on the camera, select 

[Yes] on the confirmation screen, and press 
[MENU/SET]

2

iOS

  From the “Image App” screen, press 

the home button on the smartphone to 
close the app

Android

  From the “Image App” screen, press the 

back button on the smartphone twice to 
close the app

 

About the NFC function

 

• You can still connect to the smartphone even if the camera is turned 

off. The camera lens may come out when the camera is turned on 
after making connection. Be careful that vibration does not cause the 
camera to drop.

Is your device equipped with an NFC function?

Yes

No

Guide to support site

Find the latest information at our support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in 
English only.)

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