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.