Panasonic Dmc Fz300 Owners Manual
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Basics
Setting the menu
You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playb\
ack functions,
and perform other operations.
In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:
Example: To change the [Quality] setting from [ ] to [ ] in the [Rec] menu
→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]
How to set the menu
You can set the menus using two types of operation—touch operations in\
which you
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Basics
Setting the menu
You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playb\
ack functions,
and perform other operations.
In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:
Example: To change the [Quality] setting from [ ] to [ ] in the [Rec] menu
→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]
How to set the menu
You can set the menus using two types of operation—touch operations in\
which you
touch the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor...")
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Setting the menu
■Switching menu type
Press
Menu type
Press to select a menu switch icon such as [ ] • Items can also be selected by rotating the side dial.Press [MENU/SET]
With touch screen operations
Touch a menu switch icon, such as [
]
2Press to select the menu item and press
[MENU/SET]
• The menu item can also be selected by rotating the rear dial.
• Y
ou can also switch to the next page by pressing [DISP.]
button or rotating the zoom lever.
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Basics
Setting the menu
■Switching menu type
Press
Menu type
Press to select a menu switch icon such as [ ] • Items can also be selected by rotating the side dial.Press [MENU/SET]
With touch screen operations
Touch a menu switch icon, such as [
]
2Press to select the menu item and press
[MENU/SET]
• The menu item can also be selected by rotating the rear dial.
• Y
ou can also switch to the next page by pressing [DISP.]
button or rotating the zoom lever.
With touch screen operations...")
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Basics
Setting the menu
4Press the [Q.MENU ] button repeatedly until the
recording or playback screen reappears
• During recording, the menu screen can also be exited by
pressing the shutter button halfway .
With touch screen operations
Touch [
]
●When [Menu Resume] (→72) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], the screen
displayed last after you selected the menu item will reappear.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.
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Basics
Setting the menu
4Press the [Q.MENU ] button repeatedly until the
recording or playback screen reappears
• During recording, the menu screen can also be exited by
pressing the shutter button halfway .
With touch screen operations
Touch [
]
●When [Menu Resume] (→72) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], the screen
displayed last after you selected the menu item will reappear.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.
●When the [Menu Information] (→72) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON],...")
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Basics
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)
You can easily call some of the menu items and set them. • Some items or settings can not be selected depending on the mode or disp\
lay style the camera is in.
You can operate the [Q.MENU ] button/[Fn3] button in two ways, using it either as
the [Q.MENU] or as a function button [Fn3].
You can use this button as the [Q.MENU
] button at the time of purchase. • For details on the function button, refer to (→ 61).
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)
You can easily call some of the menu items and set them. • Some items or settings can not be selected depending on the mode or disp\
lay style the camera is in.
You can operate the [Q.MENU ] button/[Fn3] button in two ways, using it either as
the [Q.MENU] or as a function button [Fn3].
You can use this button as the [Q.MENU
] button at the time of purchase. • For details on the function button, refer to (→ 61).
1Press [Q.MENU ] button...")
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Basics
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)
Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items
→ [Custom] → [Q.MENU]
[PRESET]:
The default items can be set.
[CUST
OM]:
The Quick Menu will co
nsist of desired items (below).
Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item
When [Q.MENU] in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM] (above), the Quick Menu can
be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
1After pressing the [Q.MENU ] button, press to
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Basics
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)
Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items
→ [Custom] → [Q.MENU]
[PRESET]:
The default items can be set.
[CUST
OM]:
The Quick Menu will co
nsist of desired items (below).
Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item
When [Q.MENU] in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM] (above), the Quick Menu can
be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
1After pressing the [Q.MENU ] button, press to
select [ ],...")
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Basics
You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons ([Fn1] - [Fn4]) or icons
displayed on the screen ([Fn5] - [Fn9]).
• Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons. • The function assigned to the function button may not work in some modes \
or on some display screens.
1Set the menu
→ [Custom] → [Fn Button Set]
2Use to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY
mode] and press [MENU/SET]
3Press to select the function button
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Basics
You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons ([Fn1] - [Fn4]) or icons
displayed on the screen ([Fn5] - [Fn9]).
• Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons. • The function assigned to the function button may not work in some modes \
or on some display screens.
1Set the menu
→ [Custom] → [Fn Button Set]
2Use to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY
mode] and press [MENU/SET]
3Press to select the function button
you want to assign a...")
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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)\
Using the function buttons during recording
Press the function button to use the assigned function.
■Using function buttons with touch operations
Touch [ ]
Touch [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8] or [Fn9]
■Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode]
[Rec] menu/Recording functions
• [Exposure Comp.] (→
154):
[Fn1]
* • [Wi-Fi] (→ 257): [Fn5]* • [Q.MENU] (→ 59): [Fn3]* • [LVF/Monitor Switch] (→50):
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Basics
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)\
Using the function buttons during recording
Press the function button to use the assigned function.
■Using function buttons with touch operations
Touch [ ]
Touch [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8] or [Fn9]
■Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode]
[Rec] menu/Recording functions
• [Exposure Comp.] (→
154):
[Fn1]
* • [Wi-Fi] (→ 257): [Fn5]* • [Q.MENU] (→ 59): [Fn3]* • [LVF/Monitor Switch] (→50):
[Fn4]* • [AF/AE...")
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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)\
●When [Focus Area Set] is assigned to the function button, you can display the AF area or the MF
Assist position setting screen.
●When [Cursor Button Lock] is assigned to a function button, operation of\
the cursor button and
[MENU/SET] button is disabled. To enable operation, press the function button again.
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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)\
●When [Focus Area Set] is assigned to the function button, you can display the AF area or the MF
Assist position setting screen.
●When [Cursor Button Lock] is assigned to a function button, operation of\
the cursor button and
[MENU/SET] button is disabled. To enable operation, press the function button again.
●When [Stabilizer] is set, you can make only the [Operation Mode]. ●The function assigned to the [Fn2]...")
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
[Clock Set] and [Economy] are important for clock setting and battery li\
fe. Please
check these before use.
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Clock Set]
Set time, date, and display format. (→34)
[World Time]
Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination.\
• Y
ou can set [Destination] after setting [Home].
Settings: [Destination] / [Home]
1Use to select [Destination] or [Home] and press [MENU/SET]
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Using the [Setup] menu
[Clock Set] and [Economy] are important for clock setting and battery li\
fe. Please
check these before use.
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Clock Set]
Set time, date, and display format. (→34)
[World Time]
Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination.\
• Y
ou can set [Destination] after setting [Home].
Settings: [Destination] / [Home]
1Use to select [Destination] or [Home] and press [MENU/SET]
2Use...")
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Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Travel Date]
If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your tri\
p on which the
picture was taken will be recorded.
■[Travel Setup]
Settings: [SET] / [OFF]
1Use to select [Travel Setup] and press [MENU/SET]
2Use to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]
3Use to select the departure date and press [MENU/SET]
4Use to select the return date and press [MENU/SET]
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Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Travel Date]
If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your tri\
p on which the
picture was taken will be recorded.
■[Travel Setup]
Settings: [SET] / [OFF]
1Use to select [Travel Setup] and press [MENU/SET]
2Use to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]
3Use to select the departure date and press [MENU/SET]
4Use to select the return date and press [MENU/SET]
■To record...")
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Beep]
Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds.
■[Beep Volume]
Settings:
(High) / (Low) / (Off)
■[Shutter Vol.]
Settings:
(High) / (Low) / (Off)
■[Shutter Tone]
Settings:
/ /
●When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], [Beep Volume] and [Shutter Vol.] are set to “Off”.
[Live View Mode]
Sets the display speed and picture quality of the screen (Live View screen) when
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Beep]
Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds.
■[Beep Volume]
Settings:
(High) / (Low) / (Off)
■[Shutter Vol.]
Settings:
(High) / (Low) / (Off)
■[Shutter Tone]
Settings:
/ /
●When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], [Beep Volume] and [Shutter Vol.] are set to “Off”.
[Live View Mode]
Sets the display speed and picture quality of the screen (Live View screen) when
recording pictures....")
61 Basics You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons ([Fn1] - [Fn4]) or icons displayed on the screen ([Fn5] - [Fn9]). • Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons. • The function assigned to the function button may not work in some modes \ or on some display screens. 1Set the menu → [Custom] → [Fn Button Set] 2Use to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY mode] and press [MENU/SET] 3Press to select the function button you want to assign a function to and press [MENU/SET] 4Press to select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET] • For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode], refer to (→ 62). • For details on the functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLA Y mode], refer to (→63). • T o restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default]. ■Configuring the function button settings from the monitor recording info\ rmation screen Touching [ ] on the monitor recording information screen (→ 46) also allows you to display the screen in step 2. Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) SQW0419
62 Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)\ Using the function buttons during recording Press the function button to use the assigned function. ■Using function buttons with touch operations Touch [ ] Touch [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8] or [Fn9] ■Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode] [Rec] menu/Recording functions • [Exposure Comp.] (→ 154): [Fn1] * • [Wi-Fi] (→ 257): [Fn5]* • [Q.MENU] (→ 59): [Fn3]* • [LVF/Monitor Switch] (→50): [Fn4]* • [AF/AE LOCK] (→ 152) • [AF-ON] (→ 143, 152) • [Macro Mode] (→ 145) • [Preview] (→ 90) • [ One Push AE] (→92) • [ Touch AE] (→55) • [Level Gauge] (→ 48): [Fn6] * • [Focus Area Set] • [Cursor Button Lock] • [Dial Operation Switch] (→ 42): [Fn2] * • [Photo Style] (→ 11 3) • [Filter Select] (→ 11 5) • [Aspect Ratio] (→ 122) • [Picture Size] (→ 122) • [Quality] (→ 123) • [AFS/AFF] (→ 129) • [Metering Mode] (→ 158) • [Burst Rate] (→ 161) • [4K PHOT O] (→164): [Fn9] * • [Auto Bracket] (→ 178) • [ Self Timer] (→180) • [Highlight Shadow] (→ 11 7) • [i.Dynamic] (→ 125) • [i.Resolution] (→ 125) • [HDR] (→ 126) • [ Shutter Type] (→159) • [Flash Mode] (→ 208) • [ Flash Adjust.] (→212) • [i.Zoom] (→ 202) • [Digital Zoom] (→ 203) • [Stabilizer] (→ 199) • [Sensitivity] (→ 155) • [White Balance] (→ 11 8 ) • [AF Mode/MF] (→ 128) • Drive mode (→ 160) • [Restore to Default] [Motion Picture] menu • [Snap Movie] (→ 221): [Fn8] * • [Motion Pic. Set] (→ 218) • [Picture Mode] (→ 220) [Custom] menu • [Silent Mode] (→ 191) • [Peaking] (→ 151) • [Histogram] (→ 47): [Fn7] * • [Guide Line] (→ 48) • [Zebra Pattern] (→ 196) • [Monochrome Live V iew] (→197) • [ Rec Area] (→215) • [Zoom lever] (→ 204) • [Side Lever] (→ 204) • [T ouch Screen] (→52) * Function button settings at the time of purchase. SQW0419
63 Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)\ ●When [Focus Area Set] is assigned to the function button, you can display the AF area or the MF Assist position setting screen. ●When [Cursor Button Lock] is assigned to a function button, operation of\ the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button is disabled. To enable operation, press the function button again. ●When [Stabilizer] is set, you can make only the [Operation Mode]. ●The function assigned to the [Fn2] button will not work in the following cases: • When using [Time Lapse Shot] • When [Multi Exp.] is set •Intelligent Auto Mode • Intelligent Auto Plus Mode • Creative Control Mode • When Auto Focus mode is set to [Custom Multi] • When recording with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]) of the 4K Photo function. ●The function assigned to the [Fn3] button will not work in the following cases: • [Miniature Ef fect], [One Point Color], [Sunshine] ([Creative Control] mode) ●[Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8], and [Fn9] cannot be used when the viewfinder is in use. Using the function buttons during playback You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing\ the function button during playback. Example: When [Fn1] is set to [Favorite] 1Press to select the picture 2Press [Fn1] button, and then set the picture as [Favorite] ■Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in PLAY mode] • The following functions can be assigned to the button [Fn1], [Fn2], or [Fn4]. [Playback] menu/Playback functions • [Favorite] (→ 252): [Fn1] * • [Print Set] (→ 253) • [Protect] (→ 254) • [Delete Single] (→ 234) • [ Off ]: [Fn2]*, [Fn4]* • [Restore to Default] * Function button settings at the time of purchase. SQW0419
64 Basics Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set] and [Economy] are important for clock setting and battery li\ fe. Please check these before use. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56). [Clock Set] Set time, date, and display format. (→34) [World Time] Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination.\ • Y ou can set [Destination] after setting [Home]. Settings: [Destination] / [Home] 1Use to select [Destination] or [Home] and press [MENU/SET] 2Use to select area and press [MENU/SET] City/area name Difference with home time Current time at selected destination When [Destination] has been selected When [Home] has been selected ■To set daylight savings Press in step 2. (Press again to release the setting) • When daylight savings [ ] is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time. ■When you come back from your travel destination Select [Home] in step 1 and press [MENU/SET]. ●If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen,\ set based on difference with home time. SQW0419
65 Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56). [Travel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your tri\ p on which the picture was taken will be recorded. ■[Travel Setup] Settings: [SET] / [OFF] 1Use to select [Travel Setup] and press [MENU/SET] 2Use to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] 3Use to select the departure date and press [MENU/SET] 4Use to select the return date and press [MENU/SET] ■To record [Location] Once the [Travel Setup] is set, you can set the location. Select [Location] in step 1 above, and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Enter your location (Entering text (→75)) ●To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, either use [Text Stamp] (→246) or print using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied DVD. ●The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date s\ et in the camera’s clock. When destination is set in [ World Time], days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time. ●When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It is not displayed even if [Travel Setup] is set to [SET] after recording. ●When the current date passes the return date, [Travel Setup] is automatically canceled. ●[Travel Date] cannot be recorded for AVCHD motion pictures. ●[Location] is not recorded when you record motion pictures and 4K photos. [Wi-Fi] Settings: [Wi-Fi Function] / [Wi-Fi Setup] Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. (→258, 299) SQW0419
66 Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56). [Beep] Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds. ■[Beep Volume] Settings: (High) / (Low) / (Off) ■[Shutter Vol.] Settings: (High) / (Low) / (Off) ■[Shutter Tone] Settings: / / ●When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], [Beep Volume] and [Shutter Vol.] are set to “Off”. [Live View Mode] Sets the display speed and picture quality of the screen (Live View screen) when recording pictures. Settings [30fps]Pictures are displayed at 30 fps. For example, use when you want to record a comparatively slow-moving sub\ ject while confirming the focusing. Minimizes power consumption and the operating t\ ime is extended. [60fps] Display speed has higher priority over picture quality and pictures are \ displayed at 60 fps. For example, use when you want to record a fast-moving subject. ●The [Live View Mode] setting does not affect the recorded picture. ●The display speed may slow down in dark locations. ●When the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) are used, [Live View Mode] is fixed to [60fps]. ●[Live View Mode] is disabled while the HDMI output is being used for recording. SQW0419
67 Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56). [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] Adjust brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder. Settings [Brightness]Adjusts the brightness. [Contrast] Adjusts the contrast. [Saturation]Adjusts the vividness of colors. [Red Tint]Adjusts red hues. [Blue Tint]Adjusts blue hues. 1Press to select the setting item and press to make adjustments • You can also make adjustments with the rear dial. 2Press [MENU/SET] ●It will adjust the monitor when the monitor is in use, and the viewfinde\ r when the viewfinder is in use. ●Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded picture will not be affected. SQW0419
68 Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56). [Monitor Luminance] Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level. Settings The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is a\ round the camera. The brightness is increased. The brightness is standard. The brightness is decreased. ●Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded picture will not be affected. ●[ ] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when recording. (Press any button or touch the screen to make the screen brighter again.) ●Setting [ ] or [ ] reduces the operating time. ●Cannot select [ ] during playback. ●When the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) are used, the initia\ l setting is [ ]. SQW0419
69 Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56). [Economy] Turn off the camera or make the monitor go dark while not using the camera or i\ f no operation is performed for a preset period of time to minimize battery c\ onsumption. ■[Sleep Mode] The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. Settings: [10MIN.] / [5 MIN.] / [2 MIN.] / [1 MIN.] / [OFF] •T o restore → Press the shutter button halfway , or turn on the power again. ■[Auto LVF/Monitor Off] The monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. Settings: [5 MIN.] / [2 MIN.] / [1 MIN.] •T o restore → Press any button or touch the monitor . ●This function is not available in the following cases: • During motion picture recording/playback • When recording with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of the 4K Photo function • When [Multi Exp.] is set • When connected to computer/printer • During Slide Shows • When using [T ime Lapse Shot] • When [Auto Shooting] of [ Stop Motion Animation ] is set to [ON] • While the HDMI output is being used for recording ●When using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), the [Sleep Mode] is disabled. ●When using the AC adaptor (optional), [Auto LVF/Monitor Off] is fixed to [5 MIN.]. SQW0419
70 Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56). [USB Mode] Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or \ printer with USB connection cable (supplied). Settings [Select on connection]Select communication method each time you connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer. [PictBridge(PTP)] Select when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer. [PC] Select when connecting to a computer. [TV Connection] Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other device. ■[TV Aspect] This setting performs when an AV cable (optional) is connected. Settings: [16:9] / [4:3] SQW0419