Panasonic DMC-FZ300 Advanced Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ300

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

Message Display →332

Q&A Troubleshooting →340

Finding the information you need →2

Contents →4

Contents by Function →12

Menu list →336

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Finding the information you need

In this “Owner’s Manual for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information.

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“Contents by Function”

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“Message displays”

Search from the menu list

“Menu list”

[Rec] ............................ 336

[Motion Picture]............ 337

[Custom] ...................... 338

Search from “Q&A Troubleshooting”

[Setup] ........................ 339

[Playback] .................... 339

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For details on how to use this manual,

see the next page.

Wi-Fi® function →256

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How to use this manual

Recording mode icons

Recording mode:

In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions.

• Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page.

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About the symbols in the text

Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.

Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.

Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.

Tips for skillful use and points for recording.

(→00) Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page.

Click to view the description on the next page.

In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

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Finding the information you need ..... 2

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How to use this manual ...................... 3

Before Use

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Before use ......................................... 15

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Standard Accessories ...................... 17

Preparations

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Attaching the Lens Hood ................. 20

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Attaching the Lens Cap/

Shoulder Strap .................................. 22

Attaching the Lens Cap .............................22

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .....................23

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Charging battery ............................... 24

Estimated number of recordable pictures

and operating time .....................................26

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Contents by Function ....................... 12

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Names and Functions

of Main Parts ..................................... 18

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Inserting and removing the battery/

the card (optional) ............................. 28

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About the Card .................................. 29

Formatting the card (initialization)..............30

Estimated recording capacity

(number of pictures/recording time) ...........31

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Opening the Monitor/

Adjusting the Monitor ....................... 33

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Setting the clock ............................... 34

Changing time settings ..............................35

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Basics

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Holding the camera ........................... 36

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Buttons/Dials/Levers

Used for Recording ........................... 37

Zoom Lever/Side Lever (Use Zoom) .........37

Shutter button (Taking pictures) .................38

Motion picture button

(Recording motion pictures).......................39

Mode dial (Select the recording mode) ......40

Focus mode lever ......................................40

Side dial / Rear dial....................................41

Side button.................................................44

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button

(Selecting/setting items) ............................45

[DISP.] button

(Switching the display information) ............46

[LVF ] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)

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Touch screen (Touch operations)....52

Touching the screen and recording

(Touch Shutter function).............................54

Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a

Specified Area ([Touch AE]) .......................55

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Setting the menu ............................... 56

How to set the menu ..................................56

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Calling frequently-used menus

instantly (Quick Menu) .................... 59

Change the Quick Menu to your

preferred item ............................................60

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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

(Function buttons) ............................ 61

Using the function buttons during

recording ....................................................62

Using the function buttons during

playback.....................................................63

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Using the [Setup] menu .................... 64

[Clock Set] .................................................64

[World Time] ...............................................64

[Travel Date] ..............................................65

[Wi-Fi] ........................................................65

[Beep] ........................................................66

[Live View Mode] .......................................66

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] ..................67

[Monitor Luminance] ..................................68

[Economy] ..................................................69

[USB Mode] ...............................................70

[TV Connection] .........................................70

[m/ft] ...........................................................72

[Menu Resume] .........................................72

[Menu Background]....................................72

[Menu Information] .....................................72

[Language] .................................................72

[Version Disp.]............................................73

[Exposure Comp. Reset]............................73

[Self Timer Auto Off] ................................... 73

[No.Reset] ..................................................73

[Reset] .......................................................74

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings] ................................74

[Format] .....................................................74

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Entering Text .....................................75

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Recording mode

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ..................... 76

Taking pictures using a handheld camera

([iHandheld Night Shot]) ............................78

Combining pictures into a single

still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])......79

Defocusing the background

(Defocus control function) ..........................80

Recording images by changing the

brightness (exposure) or color tone ...........81

About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and

Intelligent Auto Mode ................................. 82

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Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed

(Program AE Mode)........................... 84

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Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed ... 86

Taking pictures by setting the aperture

value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode) .............86

Taking pictures by setting the shutter

speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode) ..............87

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

(Manual Exposure Mode) ..........................88

Checking the effects of the aperture value

and shutter speed (Preview Mode) ............90

Easily set aperture / shutter speed for

suitable exposure (One Push AE)..............92

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Recording panorama pictures

(Panorama Shot Mode) ..................... 93

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Taking pictures according to the

scene (Scene Guide Mode) ............. 96

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects

(Creative Control Mode) ................. 101

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Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture value/shutter

speed (Creative Video Mode) ........ 108

Recording Slow Motion Pictures

([High Speed Video]) ...............................109

Minimizing operational sounds during

motion picture recording .......................... 110

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Registering your own settings and recording

(Custom Mode) .................................111

Registering your own settings

([Cust.Set Mem.])..................................... 111

Recording using registered custom set ... 112

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Picture Quality and coloring Settings

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Adjusting the picture quality with

effects [Photo Style] ...................... 113

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Taking pictures using picture

effects [Filter Settings] .................. 115

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Adjusting highlights and shadows

[Highlight Shadow] ......................... 117

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Adjusting the White Balance ......... 118

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Setting the picture quality

and size ............................................ 122

Changing the aspect ratio of the

still pictures ..............................................122

Setting the picture size ............................122

Setting the compression rate of pictures

([Quality]) .................................................123

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Using the picture correction

functions effectively ....................... 125

Correcting contrast and exposure

([i.Dynamic]).............................................125

Enhancing the impression of

high-resolution ([i.Resolution]) .................125

Combining still pictures with different

exposures ([HDR]) ...................................126

Raising the resolution when the aperture

is closed ([Diffraction Compensation]) .....127

Setting the color space ............................127

Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus ... 128

Select the focus mode

(AFS, AFF, AFC) ......................................129

Switching [AF Mode] ................................130

Changing the position and size of the

AF area ....................................................137

Setting the AF area position with

the touch pad ...........................................141

Optimizing the focus and brightness

for a touched position ..............................142

Setting your preferred focusing

method .....................................................143

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Taking close-up pictures

(Macro recording) ........................... 145

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Taking pictures with

Manual Focus .................................. 147

Quickly adjusting the focus using

Auto Focus...............................................149

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Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure

[AF/AE Lock] ................................... 152

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Taking pictures with

Exposure Compensation ................ 154

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 155

Setting the upper limit of

ISO Sensitivity .........................................157

Setting the incremental value of

ISO Sensitivity .........................................157

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Setting the metering mode ............. 158

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Shutter and Drive Settings

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Setting the Shutter Type ................. 159

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Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 160

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Burst function ................................. 161

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Recording 4K Photos ..................... 164

Recording with [4K Burst] ........................167

Recording with [4K Burst(S/S)] ................167

Recording with [4K Pre-Burst] .................168

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and

saving ......................................................169

Notes on the 4K Photo function ...............175

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Recording while exposure is changed automatically

[Auto Bracket] ................................. 178

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Taking pictures with self-timer ......180

Functions for specific subjects and purposes

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Taking pictures automatically at set intervals

[Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 182

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Creating stop motion animation

[Stop Motion Animation] ................ 185

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Performing multiple exposures

for a single picture [Multi Exp.] .... 189

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Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time

[Silent Mode] ................................... 191

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Recording with the Face Recognition function

[Face Recog.] .................................. 192

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Setting the profile for a baby or

pet to record in a picture ................ 195

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Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording

conditions ........................................ 196

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Recording while monitoring

camera images ................................ 198

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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

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Correcting jitter ............................... 199

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Using Zoom ..................................... 201

Zoom types and use ................................201

Using the zoom by performing touch

operations (Touch zoom) .........................205

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Taking pictures with flash .............. 206

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Setting the Flash Functions ........... 208

Changing the firing mode

(Manual flash) ..........................................208

Changing Flash Mode..............................208

Setting the 2nd curtain sync .................... 211

Adjusting the flash output ........................212

Synchronizing the flash output with the camera during

Exposure Compensation .........................212

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Taking Pictures with

Wireless Flashes ............................. 213

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Recording motion pictures

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Recording motion pictures ............ 215

Recording 4K motion pictures..................217

Setting the format, picture size and

recording frame rate ................................218

Adjusting the focus while recording

motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) ...........219

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Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being

recorded ........................................... 220

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Recording Snap Movies ................. 221

Setting up [Pull Focus] .............................222

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

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Viewing your pictures ..................... 228

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Viewing motion pictures ................ 229

Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures ........................................230

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Switching the Playback Method .... 231

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom”......................................231

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” .......................................231

Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ................................232

Viewing group pictures ............................232

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Deleting pictures ............................. 234

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Using the [Motion Picture] menu ... 224

[Snap Movie] ............................................224

[Rec Format] ............................................224

[Rec Quality] ............................................224

[Exposure Mode]......................................224

[High Speed Video] ..................................224

[Picture Mode]..........................................224

[Continuous AF] .......................................225

[Level Shot] ..............................................225

[Conversion].............................................225

[Flkr Decrease] ........................................225

[Silent Operation] .....................................225

[Mic Level Disp.] ......................................226

[Mic Level Adj.].........................................226

[Special Mic.] ...........................................226

[Mic Level Limiter] ....................................226

[Wind Noise Canceller] ............................227

[Wind Cut] ................................................227

[Zoom Mic] ...............................................227

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Using the [Playback] menu ............ 236

[Slide Show] .............................................237

[Playback Mode] ......................................238

[Location Logging] ...................................240

[RAW Processing] ....................................241

[Clear Retouch] ........................................244

[Title Edit] .................................................245

[Text Stamp] .............................................246

[Video Divide] ...........................................247

[Time Lapse Video] ..................................248

[Stop Motion Video] .................................248

[Resize] ....................................................249

[Cropping] ................................................250

[Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.] ...........................251

[Favorite] ..................................................252

[Print Set] .................................................253

[Protect] ...................................................254

[Face Rec Edit] ........................................254

[Picture Sort] ............................................255

[Delete Confirmation] ...............................255

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Wi-Fi

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What you can do with the

Wi-Fi® function ................................ 256

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Wi-Fi Function ................................. 257

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Operating the camera by

connecting it to a smartphone ....... 260

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Panasonic Image App” ........................... 260

Connecting to a smartphone....................261

Taking pictures via a smartphone

(remote recording) ...................................267

Playing back pictures in the camera

on a smartphone ......................................268

Saving pictures in the camera to a

smartphone ..............................................268

Sending pictures in the camera to

social networking services .......................269

Adding location information to pictures

in the camera from a smartphone ............269

Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your

preference on a smartphone....................271

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Displaying still pictures on a TV .... 273

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Sending pictures ............................. 274

Connecting with other devices

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Sending pictures to a

smartphone ..................................... 277

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Wireless printing ............................. 278

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Sending pictures to AV device ....... 279

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Sending pictures to a PC ............... 280

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Using WEB services ....................... 282

When sending images to WEB service....282

When sending images to

[Cloud Sync. Service] ..............................286

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Using “LUMIX CLUB” ..................... 287

About the [LUMIX CLUB] .........................287

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About connections ......................... 292

[Via Network] Connecting via a wireless access point ...293

[Direct]

Connecting directly ..................................296

Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] /

[Select a destination from Favorite]) ........297

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[Wi-Fi Setup] .................................... 299

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Enjoying 4K motion pictures ......... 301

Viewing 4K motion pictures .....................301

Storing 4K motion pictures.......................302

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Viewing on TV screen ..................... 303

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ....305

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Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ... 307

About supplied software ..........................308

Installing supplied software......................310

Copying still pictures and

motion pictures ........................................ 311

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Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the

recorder ........................................... 313

Copying by inserting the card into the

recorder ...................................................313

Dubbing with non-compatible

equipment ................................................313

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Printing ............................................ 314

Printing multiple pictures..........................315

Printing with date and text .......................316

Making print settings on the camera ........317

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Others

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Optional accessories ...................... 318

Conversion Lens (optional) ......................318

Filter (optional) .........................................320

External Flash (optional) ..........................321

Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead

of the battery ............................................322

Shutter Remote Control (optional) ...........323

External Microphone (optional) ................323

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List of monitor/viewfinder

displays ............................................ 325

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Message displays ........................... 332

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Menu list .......................................... 336

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Q&A Troubleshooting .................... 340

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Usage cautions and notes ............. 355

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Contents by Function

Recording

Recording mode ...........................................40

[Preview] .......................................................90

Panorama Shot Mode ...................................93

Macro recording ..........................................145

[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................182

[Stop Motion Animation] .............................. 185

[Multi Exp.] ..................................................189

[Silent Mode] ...............................................191

Focus (AF/MF)

Focus Mode ................................................129

AF Mode .....................................................130

Adjusting the AF area position ....................137

Manual Focus .............................................147

AF/AE Lock .................................................152

Drive

Drive Mode .................................................160

[4K PHOTO]................................................164

[Self Timer] .................................................180

Exposure

[Touch AE] ....................................................55

[One Push AE] .............................................. 92

AF/AE Lock .................................................152

Exposure Compensation ............................154

ISO sensitivity .............................................155

[Metering Mode] ..........................................158

[Auto Bracket] .............................................178

Picture Quality and Color Tone

[Photo Style] ............................................... 113

[Filter Settings] ............................................ 115

[Highlight Shadow] ...................................... 117

White Balance ............................................ 118

[Picture Size] ..............................................122

[Quality] ......................................................123

[i.Dynamic] ..................................................125

[i.Resolution] ...............................................125

[HDR] ..........................................................126

[Diffraction Compensation] .........................127

[Color Space] ..............................................127

Flash

[Flash Mode] ...............................................208

2nd curtain synchro .................................... 211

[Flash Adjust.] .............................................212

Wireless flash settings ................................213

Stabilizer

[Operation Mode] ........................................199

5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer ...................199

Monitoring

[HDMI Rec Output] .....................................198

Motion Picture

Creative Video Mode ..................................108

[High Speed Video] .....................................109

[Silent Operation] ........................................ 11 0

Motion pictures in 4K ..................................217

[Rec Format] ...............................................218

[Rec Quality] ...............................................218

Taking still pictures while a motion picture

is being recorded ........................................220

[Snap Movie] ...............................................221

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.] ...........................................226

[Mic Level Limiter] .......................................226

[Wind Noise Canceller] ...............................227

[Wind Cut] ...................................................324

Screen settings

[Center Marker] ...........................................196

[Zebra Pattern] ............................................196

[Monochrome Live View] ............................197

[Mic Level Disp.] .........................................226

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Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format] ........................................................30

[Clock Set] ....................................................34

Display switching ....................................46, 49

Diopter adjustment .......................................50

How to set menu items .................................56

[Q.MENU] .....................................................59

[Beep] ...........................................................66

[Economy] .....................................................69

[Reset] (initialization) ....................................74

Playback

[Auto Review] ...............................................39

Picture playback .........................................228

Motion picture playback ..............................229

Playback Zoom ...........................................231

Multi Playback ............................................231

Delete .........................................................234

Display/playback settings

[Slide Show] ................................................237

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ................................251

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Customization

[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ......................60

Function buttons ...........................................61

Custom Mode ............................................. 111

[Custom] menu ...........................................338

Edit

[RAW Processing] .......................................241

[Clear Retouch] ...........................................244

[Resize] .......................................................249

[Cropping] ...................................................250

Adding information

[Location Logging] ......................................240

[Title Edit] ....................................................245

[Text Stamp] ................................................246

Image settings

[Favorite] .....................................................252

[Print Set] ....................................................253

[Protect] ......................................................254

Wi-Fi

Connect

“Image App” ................................................260

[WPS (Push-Button)] ..........................293, 296

Direct connection ........................................296

Image App

Remote recording .......................................267

Saving images ............................................268

Sending images ..................................269, 277

Sending and adding location information ...269 Combining motion pictures recorded with

[Snap Movie] ...............................................271

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV ....................273

Printing images ...........................................278

Sending images to an AV device ................279

Sending images to a PC .............................280

Sending images to a WEB service .............282

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] .......................286

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Connecting with other devices

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ..................................308

SILKYPIX ....................................................309

Transferring images to a PC .......................307

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .......303

[VIERA Link] ...............................................305

Contents by Function

Recorder

Dubbing ......................................................313

Printer

PictBridge ...................................................314

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Before Use

Before use

Care of the camera

To avoid damaging your camera and to experience the maximum enjoyment you should exercise the following precautions.

The lens, monitor and the camera body can sustain damage if the camera body is dropped or

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subjected to excessive temperature, moisture, water or dust. The monitor can be damaged if excessive pressure is applied to the screen surface, during actual

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use or while cleaning.

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Splash Proof

Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with water.

In order to minimize the possibility of damage please be sure the following precautions are taken:

• Make sure the built-in flash is closed.

• Make sure that all doors are securely closed.

• Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery or memory card. After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed.

• If this camera is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the camera.

• Under no circumstances should you place any foreign objects within the camera.

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the camera, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth.

• Not doing so may result in incorrect recognition of touch operations or erroneous flash display.

• If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.

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Condensation

Condensation may occur on the lens, monitor or in the viewfinder when the room temperature or

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humidity changes rapidly. This may cause the image to temporarily become hazy. If this occurs, turn the camera off and allow the camera to sit so that the camera temperature can stabilize to the room’s ambient temperature. The required time will vary and can take up to an hour. It will clear by itself. If you know that you will be moving between areas where there will be a large change in

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temperature or humidity, you can help prevent condensation forming on the camera by placing the camera in a large plastic zipper bag, so condensation will form on the bag, not the camera. Allow the temperature to stabilize before removing the camera from the bag.

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Before Use

Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→355)

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Before using the camera, make sure all accessories specified in the attached “Basic Owner’s Manual” are supplied.

For details on optional accessories (→318)

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card

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in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Optional accessories

• Cards are optional.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Before Use

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Shoulder strap eyelet (→22)

Shutter button (→38)

Zoom lever (→37)

Self-timer indicator (→180) /

AF Assist Lamp (→144)

[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button

(→154) /

[Fn1] button (→61)

Motion picture button (→39)

[Fn2] button (→61)

Wi-Fi® connection lamp (→257)

Rear dial (→41)

Status indicator (→34)

Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→34)

Mode dial (→40)

Use this to select the recording mode.

Flash (→206)

Stereo microphone (→226)

Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

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Hot shoe (→321)

Flash open lever (→206)

The flash opens, and recording with the flash becomes possible.

Diopter adjustment dial (→50)

[LVF ] button (→50) /

[Fn4] button (→61)

[MIC] socket (→323)

An external microphone (optional) can record higher quality audio than the built-in microphone.

Speaker (→66)

Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

Side dial (→41)

Side button (→44)

Side lever (→37)

Lens barrel (→36)

Lens (→356)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Before Use

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Touch screen (→52) / monitor (→325)

Eye cup (→355)

Viewfinder (→50)

Eye sensor (→50, 51)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (→152)

Focus mode lever (→40)

[ ] (Playback) button (→228)

[DISP.] button (→46)

Use this to change display.

Cursor button (→45)

] (ISO sensitivity) ( ) (→155)

[

] (White Balance) ( ) (→118)

[

] (Drive Mode) ( ) (→160)

[

] (AF Mode) ( ) (→130)

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[MENU/SET] button (→45)

[Q.MENU ] (Delete/Cancel) button

(→59, 234) /

[Fn3] button (→61)

[REMOTE] socket (→323)

[HDMI] socket (→303)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→303)

DC coupler cover (→322)

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.

Card/Battery door (→28)

Release lever (→28)

Tripod mount (→358)

Do not attach this unit to tripods that have screws with a length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may damage this unit or the unit may not be secured properly on the tripod.

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Preparations

Attaching the Lens Hood

When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

• Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be bent.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

• Be sure to close the flash beforehand.

Align the mounting

mark on the lens hood a little above the

Mounting mark on the tip of the lens

Mounting mark on the lens hood

mounting mark on the tip of the lens

Turn the lens hood in the

direction of the arrow to secure it

Turn the lens hood until it clicks

and align the mounting mark on the lens hood with the mark at the bottom of the camera

• Make sure the lens hood is secured properly and its reflection does not fall on images.

If you attach the lens hood while using the flash, the flash light would be blocked by the lens hood

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causing the bottom part of images to be darkened (vignetting) and also making it impossible to modulate the light. It is recommended to remove the lens hood before using the flash.

Mounting mark on the lens hood

Mark at the bottom of the camera

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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 Hood

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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 pictures. 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 shoulder strap.

Pass the string through the shoulder strap

eyelet on the camera

Pass the same string through the hole on the lens cap

Shoulder strap eyelet

Attach 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 prevent it from dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder

strap eyelet

• Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” Logo is on the outside.

Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the

stopper, in the direction of the arrow

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the

hole on the other side of the stopper

Pull 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.

Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.066 feet) or more.

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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 protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use 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.

Attach the battery paying attention to the

direction of the battery

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

Plug-in type

Battery

Charger (model-specific)

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Inlet type

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain.

Charging 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.

Detach 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 charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

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Charging battery

Notes on charging time

Charging time Approx. 140 min

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case 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 temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

Remaining battery

When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.

Remaining 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.

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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• 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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Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time

Recording still pictures (When using monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 380 pictures

Recording time Approx. 190 min

By CIPA standard

Recording still pictures (When using viewfinder (LVF))

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 360 pictures

Recording time Approx. 180 min

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Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.

• Program AE Mode

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor/viewfinder 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.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.

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Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions).

By CIPA standard

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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

The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and

stopping recording and using zoom.

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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]:

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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]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes 59 seconds. (You 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.)

Approx. 85 min Approx. 85 min Approx. 65 min

Viewing pictures (When using monitor)

Playback time Approx. 315 min

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the

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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

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Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional)

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the release lever to the

[OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert 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.

Close 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.

[LOCK]

[OPEN]

Release lever

Card (check orientation: terminals face monitor)

Do not touch the terminal

DC coupler cover

Lever

Charged battery (check orientation)

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To remove

• To remove battery:

Move lever in direction of arrow.

Lever

Remove battery from camera after use.

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Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the status indicator turns off.

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(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 recycling laws.

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Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.

• To remove card:

Press the center of the card.

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About the Card

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 512 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB – 128 GB

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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 following 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 other card related materials.

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[AVCHD] All

[MP4] [FHD]/[HD]/[VGA]

[MP4] [4K]/[High Speed Video] UHS Speed Class 3

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- 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

Class 4 or higher

Ι UHS Speed Class

When recording 4K photos UHS 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.

While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion,

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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, 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.

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About the Card

If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, delete

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or format the data or display it by recording date. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

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(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 advance.

Set the menu

→ [Setup] → [Format]

This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).

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Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.

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Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already

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been formatted with a computer or another device. If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic.

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Panasonic DMC-FZ300 Advanced Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Finding the information you need

How to use this manual

Contents

Contents by Function

Before Use

Before use

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

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Attaching the Lens Hood

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Charging battery

Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time

Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional)

About the Card

Formatting the card (initialization)