Formats the card (initialization).

Format the cards with the camera before use.

When a card is formatted, all of the data stored in the card is erased and cannot be restored.

Save a backup of necessary data before formatting the card.

Do not turn off the camera or perform another operation during formatting.

Take care not to turn off the camera while formatting is in progress.

If the card has been formatted with a PC or other device, format it again with the camera.

You can format the card while keeping the camera settings information stored on the card. ([Save/Restore Camera Setting])

[Select Folder] / [Create a New Folder] / [File Name Setting]

Set the folder and file name where to save the images.

Folder name

1. Folder number (3 numeric characters, 100 to 999)

2. 5-character user-defined segment

File name

3. Color space ([P]: sRGB, [ _ ]: AdobeRGB)

4. 3-character user-defined segment

5. File number (4 numeric characters, 0001 to 9999)

6. Extension

[Select Folder]: Selects a folder for storing images.

[Create a New Folder]: Creates a new folder with an incremented folder number.

If there are no recordable folders in the card, a screen for resetting the folder number is displayed.

[OK]:

Increments the folder number without changing the 5-character user-defined segment ((2) above).

[Change]:

Changes the 5-character user-defined segment ((2) above). This will also increment the folder number.

[File Name Setting]

[Folder Number Link]:

Uses the 3-character user-defined segment ((4) above) to set the folder number ((1) above).

[User Setting]:

Changes the 3-character user-defined segment ((4) above).

Follow the steps on “Entering Characters” when the character entry screen is displayed. (Entering Characters)

Available characters: alphabetic characters (upper-case), numerals, [ _ ]

Each folder can store up to 1000 files.

File numbers are assigned sequentially from 0001 to 9999 in the order of recording.

If you change the storage folder, a number continuing on from the last file number will be assigned.

In the following cases, a new folder with an incremented folder number will be created automatically when the next file is saved:

– The number of files in the current folder reaches 1000.

– The file number reaches 9999.

New folders cannot be created when there are folders numbered from 100 all the way up to 999.

We recommend backing up your data and formatting the card.

Refresh the folder number within the DCIM folder and reset the file number to 0001.

When the folder number reaches 999, the file number cannot be reset.

We recommend backing up your data and formatting the card.

To reset the folder number to 100:

1. Perform [Card Format] to format the card. ([Card Format])

2. Perform [File Number Reset] to reset the file number.

3. Select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.

[Artist]

[ON] / [OFF] / [SET]

[Copyright Holder]

[ON] / [OFF] / [SET]

[Display Copyright Info.]

Records the names of the artist and the copyright holder in the image Exif data.

You can register names from [SET] in [Artist] and [Copyright Holder].

How to enter characters (Entering Characters)

Up to 63 characters may be entered.

You can confirm registered copyright information in [Display Copyright Info.].

[Sleep Mode]

[10MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [2MIN.] / [1MIN.] / [OFF]

[Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)]

[ON] / [OFF]

[Auto Monitor Off]

[5MIN.] / [2MIN.] / [1MIN.] / [OFF]

This is a function to automatically turn the camera to sleep (power save) status or turn off the monitor if no operation is performed for a set time.

([Power Save Mode])

[30fps] / [60fps]

Sets the display speed for live view on the monitor when recording pictures.

[30fps]: Reduces the power consumption for a longer operating time.

[60fps]: Enables smooth display of movements.

When the following function is being used, [Monitor Frame Rate] is not available:

– HDMI output

[Brightness] / [Contrast] / [Saturation] / [Red Tint] / [Blue Tint]

This adjusts the brightness, coloring, and red or blue tints of the monitor.

1. Press to select the setting item, and press to adjust.

2. Press to confirm the setting.

[AUTO] / [−3] to [+3]

Adjusts monitor luminance.

[AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

When either [AUTO] is set, or the adjusted value is set to positive side, the usage period will shorten.

When [Night Mode] is being used, [Monitor Backlight] is not available.

If the temperature of the camera rises, the camera may automatically lower the brightness of the monitor temporarily. The brightness is restored again when the camera temperature goes down.

[Adjust.]

Hold the camera in a horizontal position, and press . The level gauge will be adjusted.

[Level Gauge Value Reset]

Restores the default level gauge setting.

[Beep Volume]

[] (High) / [] (Low) / [] (Off)

[AF Beep Volume]

[] (High) / [] (Low) / [] (Off)

[AF Beep Tone]

[] (Pattern 1) / [] (Pattern 2) / [] (Pattern 3)

[Shutter Vol.]

[] (High) / [] (Low) / [] (Off)

[Shutter Tone]

[] (Pattern 1) / [] (Pattern 2) / [] (Pattern 3)

Sets the beep sounds, AF beep, and electronic shutter sounds.

[Wi-Fi Function] (Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection]), Wi-Fi Connections)

[Wi-Fi Setup] ([Wi-Fi Setup] Menu)

[Bluetooth Function] (Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))

[Pairing]

[Add New Device]

[Delete]

[Auto Transfer] ([Auto Transfer])

[Location Logging] ([Location Logging])

[LUMIX Sync Settings]

[Send Image (Smartphone)] (Using the menu to transfer easily)

[Remote Wakeup] ([Remote Wakeup])

[Returning from Sleep Mode] (Shortening the Return Time from [Sleep Mode])

[Auto Clock Set] ([Auto Clock Set])

[Wi-Fi network settings]

[Wi-Fi network settings]: Registers the Wi-Fi access point. Wireless access points used to connect the camera to Wi-Fi networks will be registered automatically.

[USB Mode]

[] [Select on connection] / [] [PC(Storage)] / [] [PC(Tether)]

This sets the communication method to be used when the USB connection cable is connected.

[] [Select on connection]: Select this setting to select the USB communication system when connecting to another device. (USB port)

[] [PC(Storage)]: Select this setting to export images to a connected PC. (Importing Images to a PC)

[] [PC(Tether)]: Select this setting to control the camera from a PC installed with “LUMIX Tether”. (Tethered Recording)

[USB Power Supply]

[ON] / [OFF]

Provides power from the USB connection cable.

Even if this item is set to [OFF], power will be supplied when the AC adaptor is connected.

[Output Resolution(Playback)]

[AUTO] / [C4K/60p] / [C4K/50p] / [C4K/30p] / [C4K/25p] / [C4K/24p] / [4K/60p] / [4K/50p] / [4K/30p] / [4K/25p] / [4K/24p] / [1080/120p] / [1080/100p] / [1080p] / [1080i] / [720p] / [576p] / [480p]

Sets the HDMI output resolution for playback.

[AUTO]: Outputs with a resolution suited to the connected external device. When playing back pictures, output is at a maximum resolution of 8K.

The items you can select depend on the [System Frequency] setting.

If no image appears on the external device with [AUTO], switch to a setting other than [AUTO] to set a format supported by your external device.

(Please also refer to the operating instructions for the external device.)

It may not be possible to play back video, depending on the external device connected.

[LUT View Assist (HDMI)]

[ON] / [OFF]

Images with LUT (Look-Up Table) file applied are output when you play back videos recorded with [Photo Style] set to [V-Log].

This is linked with [LUT View Assist (HDMI)] in [Log View Assist] under the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display (Video)]) menu. ([Log View Assist])

[HLG View Assist (HDMI)]

[AUTO] / [MODE1] / [MODE2] / [OFF]

At recording or playback of HLG video, this converts their color gamut and brightness for display.

This is linked with [HDMI] in [HLG View Assist] under the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display (Video)]) menu. ([HLG View Assist])

[VIERA Link (CEC)]

[ON] / [OFF]

You can use the device remote control to operate the camera when it is connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI micro cable.

(Using VIERA Link)

[Background Color(Playback)]

[] / []

Sets the color of the bands displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of images output on an external device.

We recommend setting to [] to prevent burn-in on the screen of the output destination.

[Photo Luminance Level]

[0-255] / [16-255]

Sets the level of luminance when outputting pictures to external devices.

[ON] / [OFF]

This will turn on the network connection light.

[C1] / [C2] / [C3-1] to [C3-10]

You can register the currently set information of the camera.

(Register in Custom Mode)

[C1] / [C2] / [C3-1] to [C3-10]

Calls up registered Custom mode settings to the selected recording mode and overwrites the current settings with these.

(Calling Up Settings)

[Limit No. of Custom Mode]

[Edit Title]

[How to Reload Custom Mode]

[Select Loading Details]

Sets the ease of use of Custom mode.

(Custom Mode Detailed Settings)

[Save] / [Load] / [Delete] / [Keep Settings While Format]

Saves the camera’s settings information to the card.

Saved settings information can be loaded to the camera, letting you set the same settings on multiple cameras.

[Save]: Saves the camera’s settings information to the card.

If saving new data, then select [New File], and if overwriting an existing file, select that existing file.

When [New File] is selected, a screen to select the file name to save as is displayed.

[OK]:

Saves using the file name on the screen.

[Change the file name]:

Changes the file name and saves the file.

Available characters: alphabetic characters (upper-case), numerals, up to 8 characters

How to enter characters (Entering Characters)

[Load]: Loads the settings information on the card and copies it to the camera.

[Delete]: Deletes settings information on the card.

[Keep Settings While Format]: When formatting the card, formats the card while keeping camera settings information stored on the card.

Only settings information from the same model can be loaded.

Up to 10 instances of settings information can be saved on one card.

List of functions for which saving of settings information is possible (List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying)

Returns the camera to its default settings.

([Reset])

Sets the date and time.

(Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time))

Sets the time zone.

Press to select the time zone and then press to confirm.

(A) Current time

(B) Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

If you are using Daylight Savings [], press . (The time will move forward by 1 hour.)

To return to the normal time, press again.

[59.94Hz (NTSC)] / [50.00Hz (PAL)] / [24.00Hz (CINEMA)]

1. Default setting specifications vary depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.

This changes the system frequency of videos that are recorded and played back with the camera.

([System Frequency])

This optimizes the image sensor and image processing.

The image sensor and image processing are optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded.

Use the body cap, etc., to shade the lens when executing Pixel Refresh.

Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.

Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to the front of the image sensor is performed.

You can use this function when the dust is particularly noticeable.

Turn the camera off and on when finished.

This set the language displayed on the screen.

If you set a different language by mistake, select [] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

[Firmware Update] / [Software info]

You can check the firmware versions of the camera and lens.

In addition, you can update the firmware, and display information about the camera software.

[Firmware Update]: Updates firmware.

1. Download the firmware. (Firmware of Your Camera/Lens)

2. Save the firmware to the root directory of the card (the first folder that appears when you access the card on your PC), and then insert the card into the camera.

3. Select [Firmware Update], press , and then select [Yes] to update the firmware.

[Software info]: Displays information about the camera software.

Displays the certification number for radio regulations.

1. Depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased, this is not displayed due to differences in specifications.