Product Guide - DMC-G85
How to charge the battery on a Lumix Camera
When charging, follow the specified charging instructions for your model and always use the dedicated battery, charger and / or supplied cables. View this answer for more battery charging information.
How to connect to a PC - LUMIX Cameras
You can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. View this answer for information on preparation and OS requirements.
How to format the SD card on a Lumix Camera
Formatting an SD card removes data beyond recovery. Formatting should not be performed unless you have backed up the data already. View this answer for further information.
How to install firmware in a LUMIX camera using an SD card
It is important to keep your camera's firmware up to date to ensure it has the latest features. View this answer for information on updating your model.
How to reset a LUMIX camera
Performing a reset in the Setup menu will return most of the camera settings to their values at the time of purchase. View this answer for information on resetting your model.
How to reset the Wi-Fi settings - LUMIX
Performing a Wi-Fi and/or Network reset in the Setup menu will return the camera Wi-Fi and/or Network settings to their values at the time of purchase. View this answer for information on resetting your model's Wi-Fi.
How to select a Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the time of recording. View this answer for information on different focus settings.
How to stream live video - Live Video Streaming FAQs
Learn how to Stream on popular platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, Facebook Live, and many more!
How to reset a LUMIX camera
Performing a reset in the Setup menu will return most of the camera settings to their values at the time of purchase. View this answer for information on resetting your model.
How to reset the Wi-Fi settings - LUMIX
Performing a Wi-Fi and/or Network reset in the Setup menu will return the camera Wi-Fi and/or Network settings to their values at the time of purchase. View this answer for information on resetting your model's Wi-Fi.
Troubleshooting - Error Messages - Panasonic LUMIX cameras
Panasonic Lumix cameras provide messages when they detect something is not correct. This may be operational or product related. Use this answer to troubleshoot the message you are receiving.
Troubleshooting - The Monitor/Viewfinder turns off although the camera is turned on. - Lumix
View this answer for information regarding the potential causes for why the Monitor / Viewfinder turns off during use
How to charge the battery on a Lumix Camera
When charging, follow the specified charging instructions for your model and always use the dedicated battery, charger and / or supplied cables. View this answer for more battery charging information.
How to connect to a PC - LUMIX Cameras
You can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. View this answer for information on preparation and OS requirements.
How to format the SD card on a Lumix Camera
Formatting an SD card removes data beyond recovery. Formatting should not be performed unless you have backed up the data already. View this answer for further information.
How to install firmware in a LUMIX camera using an SD card
It is important to keep your camera's firmware up to date to ensure it has the latest features. View this answer for information on updating your model.
How to reset a LUMIX camera
Performing a reset in the Setup menu will return most of the camera settings to their values at the time of purchase. View this answer for information on resetting your model.
How to reset the Wi-Fi settings - LUMIX
Performing a Wi-Fi and/or Network reset in the Setup menu will return the camera Wi-Fi and/or Network settings to their values at the time of purchase. View this answer for information on resetting your model's Wi-Fi.
How to select a Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the time of recording. View this answer for information on different focus settings.
How to stream live video - Live Video Streaming FAQs
Learn how to Stream on popular platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, Facebook Live, and many more!
How to reset a LUMIX camera
Performing a reset in the Setup menu will return most of the camera settings to their values at the time of purchase. View this answer for information on resetting your model.
How to reset the Wi-Fi settings - LUMIX
Performing a Wi-Fi and/or Network reset in the Setup menu will return the camera Wi-Fi and/or Network settings to their values at the time of purchase. View this answer for information on resetting your model's Wi-Fi.
Troubleshooting - Error Messages - Panasonic LUMIX cameras
Panasonic Lumix cameras provide messages when they detect something is not correct. This may be operational or product related. Use this answer to troubleshoot the message you are receiving.
Troubleshooting - The Monitor/Viewfinder turns off although the camera is turned on. - Lumix
View this answer for information regarding the potential causes for why the Monitor / Viewfinder turns off during use