Panasonic Dmc Fz1000 Owners Manual

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•During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit 
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, do 
not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
•If you set the Write-Protect switch  A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, 
delete or format the data or display it by recording date. These operations 
become available again when you unlock the switch.
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, 
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary 
data in advance.
Select the menu.
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional)  (P323) when formatting.•Do not turn the camera off during formatting.•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
•If the card cannot be formatted, please tr y another card before contacting Panasonic.
Formatting the card (initialization)
>[Setup]  > [Format]
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∫ Number of recordable pictures
•[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
•Aspect ratio [3:2], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [3:2], Quality [ ]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
[Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (20M) 175 720 2910 5810
M (10M)3201310 531010510
S (5M) 560 2270 9220 17640
[Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (20M) 56220 9201840
M (10M) 652601070 2140
S (5M) 72 290 1170 2340 
						

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∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
•[AVCHD] motion pictures:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
•Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4]:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds or 
the file size exceeds 4 GB.
–Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before
29 minutes 59 seconds.
•Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [MP4]:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
(You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the 
motion picture file will be divided and played back separately.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the ava ilable recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/28M/60p] 7m00s 35m00s 2h30m 5h00m
[FHD/17M/60i]
12m00s 55m00s 4h05m 8h15m
[FHD/24M/30p]/
[FHD/24M/24p] 9m00s 40m00s 2h50m 5h50m
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
[4K/100M/30p]
1m00s8m00s 40m00s 1h20m
[FHD/28M/60p]
7m00s 34m00s 2h25m 5h00m
[FHD/20M/30p]9m00s 45m00s 3h15m 6h40m
[HD/10M/30p]20m00s 1h25m 6h20m 12h45m
[VGA/4M/30p]
38m00s 3h15m 13h00m 26h00m 
						

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Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures and the 
available recording time
> [Custom]  > [Remaining Disp.]
[]
 ([Remaining Shots]) :
This will display the number of recordable pictures for 
still pictures.
[]
 ([Remaining Time]) :
This will display the available recording time for motion 
pictures.
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[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures 
remaining.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
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98 98
9800R5m044sR5m04s
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator  1 lights when you turn this unit 
on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed 
to step
4.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select the language, and press 
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute), and press  3/4 to set.
A : Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
•
You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[].
To set the display order and the time display format.
•To display the setting screen of the order/time, select 
[Style] and then press [MENU/SET].
6Press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].•A message prompting you to set [Home] in [World Time] 
will be displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
7Press  2/1 to select the home area, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
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OFF
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Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu.  (P37)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery.
(Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
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Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize 
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [
A] to [›]
1Press [MENU/SET].
Setting menu items
•If you set [Menu Resume]  (P53) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last 
selected menu item.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.
•When [Menu Information]  (P53) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the 
menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen.
In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
>[Rec] > [Quality]  > [› ]
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2Press  3/4 to select the menu item and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•The menu item can also be selected by rotating the rear 
dial.
•You can also switch to the next screen by pressing 
[DISP.].
(It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever)
3Press  3/4 to select the setting and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•The setting can also be made by selecting an option by 
rotating the rear dial and then pressing the rear dial.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear 
or it may be displayed in a different way.
•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being 
used on the camera due to the specifications.
[Rec]  (P334) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels 
and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture] 
(P221) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and 
other aspects for motion picture recording.
[Custom] 
(P337) Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and 
button operations, can be set up according to your 
preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified 
settings.
[Setup] 
(P47) This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the 
operating beep tone settings and set other settings which 
make it easier for you to operate the camera.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related 
functions.
[Playback] 
(P342) This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print 
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∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] repeatedly until the screen returns to the recording/playback screen.
•
In Recording Mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu
1Press  2.2Press  3/4  to select [ ] or another of the menu 
toggle icons.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•Select a menu item next and set it.
You can set the background for the menu sc reen according to your preferences.
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select the background color and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the menu screen background
>[Setup]  > [Menu Background]
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of  the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display 
style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item, 
then press the rear dial.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
•You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons 
3 /4/ 2/1.
4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the 
setting is complete.
[Q.MENU]/[Fn3] button can be used in two ways,  as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn3] (function 3).
At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU].
•
Refer to P44  for details about the function button.
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