Panasonic Dmc Fz300 Owners Manual

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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[TV Connection] (continued)
 ■[HDMI Mode (Play)]
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compati\
ble high-
definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI micro cable.
Settings
[AUTO]Automatically sets the output resolution based on information from a 
connected TV.
[4K] Outputs pictures with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels using a progre\
ssive 
scan method for the number of effective scanning lines (2,160 lines).
[1080p] Outputs pictures using a progressive scan method for the number of effective 
scanning lines (1,080 lines).
[1080i] Outputs pictures using an interlace scan method for the number of effective 
scanning lines (1,080 lines).
[720p] Outputs pictures using a progressive scan method for the number of effective 
scanning lines (720 lines).
[480p] Outputs pictures using a progressive scan method for the number of effective 
scanning lines (480 lines).
 ●If no image appears on the TV with [AUTO], switch the setting to a constant setting other than 
[AUTO] to set a format supported by your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
 ■[HDMI Info Display (Rec)]
Set whether or not to display information when recording an image on the\
 camera while 
monitoring it on a TV.
Settings
[ON]
The camera display is output as is.
[OFF] Only images are output.
 ●This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected. 
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[TV Connection] (continued)
 ■[VIERA Link]
Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with 
a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI micro cable. (→305)
Settings
[ON] Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible 
device. • Not all operations will be available. • Operability of the camera’

s own buttons will be limited.
[OFF] Operations must be performed via the camera’s own buttons.
[m/ft]
Select how distance is displayed, in Ft or M.
Settings: [
  ] / [  ]
[Menu Resume]
Save the last operated menu position.
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
[Menu Background]
Set the background color for the menu screen.
[Menu Information]
Explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu sc\
reen.
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
[Language]
Change display language.
Set the language displayed on the screen. 
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Version Disp.]
Check the firmware version of the camera.
 ●When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software infor\
mation for this unit, 
such as the license, is displayed.
[Exposure Comp. Reset]
If the recording mode is changed or the camera is turned off, the exposure compensation 
(brightness) setting is reset.
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
[Self Timer Auto Off]
The self-timer is canceled if the unit is turned off.
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
[No.Reset]
Reset picture file numbers. (The folder number is updated and the file \
number starts from 
0001.)
 • T

o reset folder number to 100: 
First, format the card, and reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. Then, select [Ye s ] 
on the folder number reset screen.
 ●A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.  
Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999. In this case, sa\
ve all necessary 
pictures to your computer, and format the card  (→30). 
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Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→56).
[Reset]
The following settings are reset to the default: – Recording settings (except for [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) and drive 
mode
 – Recording settings ([Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) – Setup/custom settings
 ●When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following settings are als\
o reset: • The [
World Time] setting
 • The [T

ravel Date] setting (Departure date, Return date, [Location])
 • The settings of [Rotate Disp.], [Picture Sort], [Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu ●Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
Returns [Wi-Fi] settings to default settings.
(Excluding [LUMIX CLUB])
[Format]
Format (initialize) a memory card.  (→30) 
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Basics
Entering Text
Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function \
and in [Profile 
Setup] (babies and pets), or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.
 • Example of operation for displaying a screen: →  [Rec] → [Profile Setup ] → [SET] → [ Baby1] → [Name] → [SET]
1Use     to select characters
2Press [MENU/SET] several times until the 
desired character is displayed
 • [  ]: Enter a blank.
 ■To change the character type
 • Press [DISP

.] button
 • Use     to select [  ] and press [MENU/SET]
 ■To continue entering characters
 • Use     to select [  ] and press [MENU/SET] • Move the zoom lever toward T side
 • Rotate the rear dial counterclockwise.
 ■To edit text
Use     to select [  ] [  ] and press [MENU/SET].  Then, move the 
cursor to the text to edit
 • You can also use the side dial or rear dial to reposition the cursor.Use     to select [Delete] and press [MENU/SET]Use     to select the correct text, and press [MENU/SET]
3When you are finished entering text, use     to select 
[Set] and press [MENU/SET]
 ●Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered. ●A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (maximum of 9 characters when \
setting names in 
[Face Recog.]).
 ●A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [  ], [  ], [  ], [  ] and [  ] (maximum of 
6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]). 
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Recording modeTaking pictures with automatic settings   
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording mode: 
This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the ca\
mera 
optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment.
(○: Available, –: Not available)
 Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Intelligent Auto Mode
Setting the brightness 
(exposure) ○
–
Setting the color tone ○–
Defocus control 
function ○
○
Menus that can be set (→83)
1Set mode dial to [  ]
 •The camera will  switch to either the most recently used 
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. 
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent 
Auto Plus Mode. (→82)
2Point the camera at the subject
 • When the camera identifies the optimal scene, the  icon for each scene turns blue for 2 seconds and then 
changes to the normal red indication.  
(Automatic Scene Detection)60p
Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition
[AF Mode] is automatically set to [  ]. If you touch the subject, the camera switches 
to [  ] and the AF tracking function starts operating. Switching to [  ] is also possible 
by pressing the cursor button  or the side button *
. Align the AF tracking area with the 
subject and press the shutter button halfway to operate the AF tracking function. For 
details about AF tracking, refer to  (→132).
*
 When the [Side Button Setting] in the [Custom] menu is set to [AF  /FOCUS]. • In [  ], [  ], and [  ], the camera adjusts the focus on the eye that is closest to this 
unit and matches the exposure with the face. In Intelligent  Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent 
Auto Mode, the eye to be focused on cannot be changed.  (Face/Eye Detection)
 • Automatic Scene Detection does not function until the focus is locked on\
 a subject 
during AF 

Tracking.
 • When [Face Recog.] (→

192) is set to [ON] and if the camera recognizes a face similar 
to a registered face, [R] is displayed on the upper right corner of the \
[
  ], [  ], and 
[  ] icons. 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
Flash
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [  ], [  ] (Auto/Red-Eye 
Reduction), [  ], or [  ] based on the type of subject and brightness.
 ●Open the flash to use the built-in flash.  (→206) ●When [  ] or [  ] is displayed, the [Red-Eye Removal] function is activated to automatically 
detect red-eye and correct the picture data.
 ●When [  ] or [  ] is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.
Automatic Scene Detection
When taking pictures
[i-Portrait][i-Scenery][i-Macro][i-Night Portrait]*1
[i-Night Scenery][i-Handheld Night 
Shot]*2[i-Food][i-Baby]*3
[i-Sunset]When scene does not correspond to any of the above
*1   Displayed only when the built-in flash is open.*2   When [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON]. (→78)*3   When children (that are registered in the camera with Face Recognition)\
 under 3 years old are 
recognized.
 • When the camera identifies [  ] as the optimal scene and if the camera determines 
that jitter is reduced by the use of a tripod or by other means, a shutt\
er speed that 
is slower than usual is selected. After pressing the shutter button, do not move the 
camera while recording.
 • When recording 4K photos, Scene Detection works the same way as when rec\
ording  motion pictures.
When recording motion pictures
[i-Portrait][i-Scenery][i-Low Light][i-Macro]
When scene does not correspond to any of the above
 ●Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same 
subject.
About Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation is automatically activated in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or 
Intelligent Auto Mode. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a s\
ubject. 
When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera wil\
l automatically 
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture. 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
Taking pictures using a handheld camera  
([iHandheld Night Shot])
Recording mode: 
If a night scene is detected automatically while the unit is being handh\
eld, [iHandheld 
Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise w\
ithout using a tripod 
by combining a burst of pictures.
 →  [Rec] → [iHandheld Night Shot] → [ON] / [OFF]
 ●The angle of view becomes narrow slightly. ●After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during\
 the burst operation. ●When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means, [  ] will not be identified. ●The flash is fixed to the [  ] (Forced Flash Of f) setting. ●This function will not work for still pictures while motion pictures are\
 being recorded. ●This function is not available in the following cases: • When recording 4K photos • When [Quality] is set to [  ], [  ] or [  ] • When using [T
ime Lapse Shot]
 • When [Auto Shooting] of [ Stop 

Motion Animation ] is set to [ON] 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich 
gradation ([iHDR])
Recording mode: 
When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and t\
he subject, 
[iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to 
create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [
  ] will be displayed on the screen.
 →  [Rec] → [iHDR] → [ON] / [OFF]
 ●The angle of view becomes narrow slightly. ●After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during\
 the burst operation. ●Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been record\
ed, it will be a few 
moments before you can record another picture.
 ●In the case of composition from a burst, afterimages may appear if the s\
ubject was moving. ●This function will not work for still pictures while motion pictures are\
 being recorded. ●This function is not available in the following cases: • When recording using the flash • When using [Burst] • When recording 4K photos • When using [Auto Bracket] • When [Quality] is set to [  ], [  ] or [  ] • When using [T
ime Lapse Shot]
 • When [Auto Shooting] of [ Stop 

Motion Animation ] is set to [ON] 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
Defocusing the background (Defocus control function)
Recording mode: 
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the sc\
reen.
1Press [Fn2] button to display the setting screen
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust the background defocusing condition
250 125 60 30 158.0
5.6
2.8 4.0
Strong defocusing Slight defocusing
 • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
 ■With touch screen operations
Touch [  ]
Touch [  ] to display the setting screenDrag the exposure meter to set the blurriness • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
 ●Pressing [Fn2] button on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the s\
etting. ●In Intelligent Auto Mode ([  ] or [  ]), Auto Focus Mode is set to [  ]. The position of the AF 
area can be set by touching the screen. (Its size cannot be changed) 
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