Panasonic Dmc Fz300 Owners Manual

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Attaching the Lens Hood
 ■Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood
Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 
to detach it
Align the mounting mark () on the lens hood 
with the position that is slightly rightward of the 
mark (
) at the bottom of the camera, and then 
secure the lens hood
Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 
until it clicks, and align the mounting mark on 
the lens hood with the mark at the bottom of the 
camera 
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Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Lens Cap
Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking p\
ictures. We 
recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string\
 to prevent loss 
of the lens cap.
 • Do not hang or swing around the camera with the lens cap string. • Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning this unit on. • Be careful that the lens cap string does not become entangled with the s\
houlder strap.
1Pass the string through the shoulder strap 
eyelet on the camera
Shoulder strap eyelet
2Pass the same string through the hole on the lens cap
3Attach the lens cap
Pinch here to attach or detach the cap. 
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Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to preven\
t it from 
dropping.
1Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder 
strap eyelet
 • Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” Logo is on the outsi\
de.
Shoulder strap eyelet
2Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the 
stopper, in the direction of the arrow
3Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the 
hole on the other side of the stopperPull the shoulder strap 
2 cm (0.066 feet) or 
more.
4Pull the shoulder strap and then check that it 
will not come out
 • Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of 
the shoulder strap.
 • Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder

.
 – Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.
 • Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
 – It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping  around the neck. 
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Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)
About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar\
 to the 
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of\
 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protectio\
n to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possib\
ility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advise\
d that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of u\
se of a 
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend 
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
 •Use the dedicated charger and battery

.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the 
direction of the battery
2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
 •The AC cable 
does not fit 
entirely into 
the AC  input 
terminal. A 
gap will remain.
Plug-in type
Battery
Charger
(model-specific)
Inlet typeCharging light 
([CHARGE])
On:  Charging in progress
Off: Charging complete
If light is flashing:
 • Battery temperature is  too high or too low

. We 
recommend charging in a 
location where the ambient 
temperature is between 10 °C 
and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
 • Battery/charger connector is  dirty

. Clean with a dry cloth.
 • Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
3Detach the battery after charging is completed
 • The battery charger is in the standby condition when the  AC power is supplied. 
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charge\
r is connected to 
an electrical outlet. 
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Charging battery
Notes on charging time
Charging timeApprox. 140 min
 • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in c\
ase when the 
battery is completely used up.  The time required for charging differs depending on 
conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when tempera\
tures are 
either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long per\
iod of time.
Remaining battery
When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.
60pRemaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace a fully charged 
battery.
 ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this prod\
uct. ●Remove battery from camera after use. • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from\
 metallic objects (such as  clips) when carrying or storing it. 
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Charging battery
Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time
Recording still pictures (When using monitor)
Number of recordable picturesApprox. 380 pictures
By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 190 min
Recording still pictures (When using viewfinder (LVF))
Number of recordable picturesApprox. 360 pictures
By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 180 min
 ■Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.
 •Program AE  Mode • T
emperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor/viewfin\
der is on.
 • Using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card. • Using the supplied battery

.
 • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when [Operation Mode] of [Stabilizer] is set to [  ]). • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from 

Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
 • T

urning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the batter\
y 
decreases.
Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for\
 2-minute 
intervals under the above conditions). 
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Charging battery
Recording motion pictures (When using monitor)
[Rec Format][AVCHD][MP4][MP4]
[Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/60i] [FHD/28M/60p] [4K/100M/30p]
Available recording time Approx. 175 min Approx. 170 min Approx. 135 min
Actual available recording time
*Approx. 85 min Approx. 85 min Approx. 65 min
*  The time you can actually record when r epeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and 
stopping recording and using zoom.
 ■Recording conditions • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH ●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 59 seconds. (Y ou can 
continue recording without interruption even if the file exceeds 4
 GB, but the motion picture file will 
be recorded and played back in separate files.)
Viewing pictures (When using monitor)
Playback time Approx. 315 min
 ●The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ accord\
ing to the 
environment and the operating conditions. 
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the\
 number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
 • In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. • When operations such as the flash and zoom are used repeatedly

.
 ●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching\
 end of lifespan. Please 
purchase a new battery. 
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Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional)
 • Make sure that the camera is turned off.
1Slide the release lever to the 
[OPEN] position and open the 
card/battery door
[OPEN][LOCK]
Release lever
2Insert the battery and card, 
making sure that their 
orientation is correct
 •Battery:  
Insert the battery all the way firmly until 
a locking sound is heard, and check that 
the lever is hooked over the battery
.
 •Card:

 
Insert the card all the way firmly until it 
clicks.
Do not touch the terminal
Charged battery (check orientation) Lever
Card  
(check orientation: terminals face monitor)
DC coupler 
cover
3Close the card/battery door and 
slide the release lever to the 
[LOCK] position
 •
DC coupler cover:  
Make sure the DC coupler cover is securely closed, and then close the  
card/battery door.
 ■To remove
 • T

o remove battery:
Move lever in direction of arrow.
 • T

o remove card:
Press the center of the card.
Lever
 ●Remove battery from camera after use. ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the status indicator turns off. 
(Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the\
 card or recorded 
data.)
 ●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recy\
cling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information. 
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About the Card
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) ca\
n be used.
Type of Card CapacityNotes
SD Memory Cards 512 MB – 2 GB
 • Can be used with devices compatible with the  respective formats.
 • Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
 •This unit is compatible with UHS-Ι UHS Speed Class 
3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
 • Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities  are supported.
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB – 128 GB
 ■About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
According to the [Rec Format] (→218) and [Rec Quality] (→218) of a motion picture, 
the required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class 
rating that supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the follo\
wing ratings of 
the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.
 • SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding 
continuous writing. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or o\
ther card 
related materials.
[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed classLabel example
[AVCHD] All
Class 4 or higher
    [MP4] [FHD]/[HD]/[VGA]
[MP4] [4K]/[High Speed Video] UHS Speed Class 3
When recording 4K photosUHS Speed Class 3
 • Latest information: 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ 
(This site is available in English only
.)
Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being
recorded on the card.
60p
 ●While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as pictur\
e writing, reading, deletion, 
or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC 
coupler (optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, o\
r 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. 
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About the Card
 ●If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able\
 to write, delete 
or format the data or display it by recording date.
 ●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer  
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be 
damaged).
Formatting the card (initialization)
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 advan\
ce.
1Set the menu
 →  [Setup] → [Format]
 ●This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). ●Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting. ●Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this\
 camera if it has already 
been formatted with a computer or another device.
 ●If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacti\
ng Panasonic. 
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