How to program the Function (FN) keys. - DMC-FZ1000

You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons from [Fn1] to [Fn5]


  1. Press [Menu] → [Custom] → [Fn Button Set]
  2. Press [] / [] to select setting in REC mode or setting in Play mode and then press [Menu/Set].
  3. Press [] / [] to select the function button you want to assign a function to and then press [Menu/Set].
  4. Press [] / [] to select the function you want to assign and then press [Menu/Set].

Note: To restore the default function button settings, select [Restore to Default].




Making the function button settings for recording


You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button when recording.


The following functions can be assigned to the Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, or Fn5 button.


Rec Menu/Recording Functions
[Wi-Fi]: [Fn2]
  • Function button settings at the time of purchase
[Picture Size] [Shutter Type]
[Q.Menu]: [Fn3]
  • Function button settings at the time of purchase
[Quality] [Flash Mode]
[LVF/Monitor Switch]: [Fn5]
  • Function button settings at the time of purchase
[AFS/AFF] [Flash Adjust.]
[AF/AE Lock] [Metering Mode] [i.Zoom]
[AF-ON] [Burst Rate] [Digital Zoom]
[Preview]: [Fn4]
  • Function button settings at the time of purchase
[Auto Bracket] [Stabilizer]
[One Push AE] [Self Timer] [Sensitivity]
[Level Gauge] [Highlight Shadow] [White Balance]
[Focus Area Set] [i.Dynamic] [AF Mode/MF]
[Photo Style]: [Fn1]
  • Function button settings at the time of purchase
[i.Resolution] [Macro Mode]
[Aspect Ratio] [HDR] [Restore to Default]


Motion Picture Menu
[Motion Pic. Set] (Rec Format / Rec Quality) [Picture Mode]


Custom Menu
[Silent Mode] [Guide Line] [Rec Area]
[Peaking] [Zebra Pattern] [Zoom Lever]
[Histogram] [Monochrome Live View] [Manual ring (Zoom)]


  • Some functions cannot be used depending on the mode or displayed screen.
  • When set to [Focus Area Set], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either AF area or MF Assist.

Not available in these cases:

  • [Fn1] cannot be used in the following cases:
    • Creative Control Mode: [Miniature Effect] / [One Point Color] / [Sunshine]
    • [Multi Exp.]
  • [Fn2] cannot be used during Time Lapse Shooting.


Making the function button settings for playback


You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing the function button during playback.


  • The following functions can be assigned to the Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, or Fn5 button.
Playback Menu/Playback Functions
[Favorite]: [Fn3] [Delete Single]
[Print Set] [Off]: [Fn1] / [Fn2] / [Fn5]
[Protect] – [Restore to Default]


Using function buttons during playback


Example: When [Fn3] is set to [Favorite].


  1. Press [] / [] to select the picture.
  2. Press [Fn3], and then set the image as [Favorite].
    • When assigning [Print Set], set the number of pictures to be printed next.
    • When assigning [Delete Single], select [Yes] on the confirmation screen.
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