Panasonic Lumix GX8 - Manual (Page 341)

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12. Connecting to other equipment
∫ Transferring images to a PC
Preparations:
Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to the PC.
1
Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable
(supplied).
• Please turn this unit on and your PC before connecting.
• Turn the monitor toward you.
• Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.
(It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely
or in wrong direction.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause malfunction.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
A USB connection cable (supplied)
B Insert the USB connection cable so that its [
] mark will face the [ ] mark side of
the camera.
C Check the terminal.
2
Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
• If [USB Mode] (P79) is set to [PC] in the [Setup] menu in advance, the camera will be
automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB Mode] selection screen.
• When the camera is connected to a PC while [USB Mode] is set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a
message may appear on the PC screen. In that case, close the message, and remove
the USB connection cable safely, and then set the
[USB Mode] to [PC].
3
Copy the images to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
• Do not delete or move copied files or folders in Windows Explorer.
When viewing in “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”, you will not be able to play back or edit.
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery
power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator
blinks and the alarm beeps.
Disconnect the USB connection cable safely. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
• Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional), turn the camera off.
• Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection
cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.