Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Subject not centered in picture (49-area-focusing)

Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 49-area-

focusing) on the recording screen.

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You can select the focusing area. (→138)

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Default Chapter1
- Default Chapter1
  - Digital Camera1
- Finding the Information You Need2
- How to Use this Manual3
  - Table of Contents4
Contents by Function12
Before Use15
- Care of the Camera15
- Standard Accessories17
Names and Functions of Main Parts18
Preparations20
- Attaching the Lens Hood20
- Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap22
  - Attaching the Lens Cap22
  - Attaching the Shoulder Strap23
- Charging Battery24
  - Remaining Battery25
  - Estimated Number of Recordable Pictures and Operating Time26
Inserting and Removing the Battery/The Card (Optional)28
About the Card29
- Formatting the Card (Initialization)30
- Estimated Recording Capacity (Number of Pictures/Recording Time)31
Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor33
Setting the Clock34
- Changing Time Settings35
Basics36
Holding the Camera36
Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording37
- Zoom Lever/Side Lever (Use Zoom)37
- Shutter Button (Taking Pictures)38
- Motion Picture Button (Recording Motion Pictures)39
- Auto Review]39
- Picture Playback49
  - [LVF] Button50
  - (Recording Pictures Using the Viewfinder)50
- Diopter Adjustment50
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
Setting the Menu56
- How to Set the Menu56
Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)59
- Q.menu]59
Instantly (Quick Menu)60
- Change the Quick Menu to Your Preferred Item60
Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Buttons (Function Buttons)61
(Function Buttons)61
- Using the Function Buttons During Recording62
- Using the Function Buttons During Playback63
Using the [Setup] Menu64
- [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
Entering Text75
- Recording Mode76
- Taking Pictures with Automatic Settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)76
- Taking Pictures after Automatically Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed (Program AE Mode)84
- Taking Pictures by Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed86
Recording Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)93
(Panorama Shot Mode)93
Taking Pictures According to the Scene (Scene Guide Mode)96
Taking Pictures with Different Picture Effects (Creative Control Mode)101
- Miniature Effect106
- One Point Color107
Recording Motion Pictures by Setting the Aperture Value/Shutter Speed (Creative Video Mode)108
- Recording Slow Motion Pictures ([High Speed Video])109
- Setting the Aperture Value/Shutter Speed (Creative Video Mode)109
- Minimizing Operational Sounds During Motion Picture Recording110
Registering Your Own Settings and Recording (Custom Mode)111
(Custom Mode)111
- Registering Your Own Settings ([Cust.set Mem.])111
- Recording Using Registered Custom Set112
- Adjusting the Picture Quality with Effects [Photo Style]113
Picture Quality and Coloring Settings114
- Effects [Photo Style]115
- Taking Pictures Using Picture Effects [Filter Settings]115
- Effects [Filter Settings]117
- Adjusting Highlights and Shadows [Highlight Shadow]117
- Adjusting the White Balance118
- Setting the Picture Quality and Size122
Using the Picture Correction Functions Effectively125
- 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 Space127
Adjusting the Focus and Brightness (Exposure)128
- Taking Pictures with Auto Focus128
- Taking Close-Up Pictures (Macro Recording)145
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus147
- Quickly Adjusting the Focus Using Auto Focus149
- Technique for Manual Focus150
The Focus And/Or Exposure152
[AF/AE Lock]152
Taking Pictures with Exposure Compensation154
Setting the ISO Sensitivity155
- Setting the Upper Limit of ISO Sensitivity157
- Setting the Incremental Value of ISO Sensitivity157
Setting the Metering Mode158
Shutter and Drive Settings159
- Setting the Shutter Type159
- Selecting a Drive Mode160
- Burst Function161
- Recording 4K Photos164
Recording While Exposure Is Changed Automatically [Auto Bracket]178
Taking Pictures with Self-Timer180
- At Set Intervals182
Functions for Specific Subjects and Purposes182
- [Time Lapse Shot]182
- [Stop Motion Animation]185
- Performing Multiple Exposures for a Single Picture [Multi Exp.]189
- Disabling the Beeps and Flash at the same Time [Silent Mode]191
Recording with the Face Recognition Function [Face Recog.]192
- Registering Face Pictures193
- Editing or Deleting Information about Registered Persons194
Setting the Profile for a Baby or Pet to Record in a Picture195
Displaying the Appropriate Screen for Specific Recording Conditions196
- Monochrome Live View]197
Recording While Monitoring Camera Images198
- Operation Mode]199
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash199
- Correcting Jitter199
  - Zoom Types and Use201
- Using Zoom201
Recording Mode202
- Digital Zoom203
- Using the Zoom by Performing Touch Operations (Touch Zoom)205
- Taking Pictures with Flash206
Setting the Flash Functions208
- Changing the Firing Mode (Manual Flash)208
- Changing Flash Mode208
- Setting the 2Nd Curtain Sync211
- Adjusting the Flash Output212
- Synchronizing the Flash Output with the Camera During Exposure Compensation212
Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes213
Recording Motion Pictures215
- Recording 4K Motion Pictures217
- Setting the Format, Picture Size and Recording Frame Rate218
- Adjusting the Focus While Recording Motion Pictures ([Continuous AF])219
- Taking Still Pictures While a Motion Picture Is Being Recorded220
- Recording Snap Movies221
  - Snap Movie]221
    - Setting up [Pull Focus]222
    - Touch Operation223
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu224
- [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
Playing Back and Editing Pictures228
- Viewing Your Pictures228
- Viewing Motion Pictures229
  - Motion Picture Playback229
    - Motion Pictures230
    - Capturing Still Pictures from Motion Pictures230
- Switching the Playback Method231
- Deleting Pictures234
Using the [Playback] Menu236
- [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
What You Can Do with the Wi-Fi Function256
Wi-Fi Function257
Operating the Camera by Connecting It to a Smartphone260
- Panasonic Image App260
Displaying Still Pictures on a TV273
Sending Pictures274
- Send Images Stored in the Camera275
- Sending Images276
Sending Pictures to a Smartphone277
Wireless Printing278
Sending Pictures to AV Device279
Sending Pictures to a PC280
Using WEB Services282
- When Sending Images to WEB Service282
- When Sending Images to [Cloud Sync. Service]286
- [Cloud Sync. Service]286
Using "LUMIX CLUB287
- About the [LUMIX CLUB]287
About Connections292
- [Via Network]293
- Connecting Via a Wireless Access Point293
- Connecting Directly296
- Connecting Quickly with the same Settings as Used Previously297
- [Select a Destination from Favorite])297
[Wi-Fi Setup]299
Connecting with Other Devices301
Enjoying 4K Motion Pictures301
- Viewing 4K Motion Pictures301
- Storing 4K Motion Pictures302
Viewing on TV Screen303
- Memory Card Slot304
- VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)305
Storing Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on Your PC307
- About Supplied Software308
- Silkypix309
- Installing Supplied Software310
- Copying Still Pictures and Motion Pictures311
Storing Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures in the Recorder313
- Copying by Inserting the Card into the Recorder313
- Dubbing with Non-Compatible Equipment313
Printing314
- Printing Multiple Pictures315
- Printing with Date and Text316
- Making Print Settings on the Camera317
Others318
Optional Accessories318
- Conversion Lens (Optional)318
- Filter (Optional)320
- External Flash (Optional)321
- Using the AC Adaptor (Optional) and DC Coupler (Optional) Instead of the Battery322
- Shutter Remote Control (Optional)323
- External Microphone (Optional)323
- Wind Cut]324
List of Monitor/Viewfinder Displays325
- Histogram Display331
Message Displays332
Menu List336
- Motion Picture337
Q&A Troubleshooting341
Usage Cautions and Notes355
- Memory Cards358
- Personal Information359

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