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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS25
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
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www.panasonic.com/register
(U.S. customers only)
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Contents Viewing your pictures ......................... 35 Before use Viewing motion pictures ..............................36 Capturing still pictures from motion Before use .............................................. 5 pictures ........................................................37 Standard Accessories ........................... 7 Zooming in and viewing Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 8 “Playback Zoom” .........................................38 Cursor button ..............
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Contents Taking pictures according to the scene Application (Record) [Scene Mode] ....................................... 78 [Portrait] .......................................................79 Changing recording information [Soft Skin] ....................................................79 display .................................................. 55 [Scenery] .....................................................79 Using Zoom .......................................... 56 [Sports] .........
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Contents Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 96 Using the [Playback] menu............... 119 [Aspect Ratio] ..............................................96 [Title Edit] ..................................................119 [Picture Size] ...............................................96 [Text Stamp] ..............................................120 [Quality] .......................................................97 [Retouch] ...................................................121 [
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Before use Before use Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, ● which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag • Adding accessories to the camera strap • Pushing with e
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Before use Before use ■ 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. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording. ■ Carefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is pro
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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 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. ● SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. ● Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. ● Keep small p
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Before use Names and Functions of Main Parts Mode dial Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→59) Self-timer indicator (→63) / AF Assist Lamp (→104) Lens barrel Lens Zoom lever (→56) Microphone (→22) Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger. Motion picture button (→31) Record motion pictures. Camera [ON/OFF] button Use this to turn the camera on and off. Speaker Shutter button (→23) Use this to focus and record still pictures. Tripod mount Do not attach to a
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Before use Names and Functions of Main Parts [EXPOSURE] button Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value (only in the mode). (→66, 67, 68) LCD monitor (→47) We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. Playback button (→109) Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode. By holding down the playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. [HDMI] socket (→130) [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→12,130
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Preparations Preparations Charging battery Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. • Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is in the camera. Camera status Charge Turn off Yes * Turn on No * During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.) If the battery is not
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Preparations Charging battery Inserting the battery To charge the battery, insert it into the camera. Release lever Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the battery all the way • Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. • Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever. Close the card/battery door • Slide to the [LOCK] position. Lever ■ To remove battery Move the lever in the card/battery compartment
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Preparations Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Make sure that the camera is turned off. AC adaptor (supplied) Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug. Charging lamp USB connection cable (supplied) • Always check the direction of the pins and Computer hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong Gett
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Preparations Charging battery ■ Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 210 min • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in the case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charg
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Preparations Charging battery 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 battery. Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used f
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Preparations Charging battery ■ Recording motion pictures [Rec Format] ([Rec Quality]) [AVCHD] ([FHD/60i]) [MP4] ([FHD/30p]) Available recording time Approx. 85 min Approx. 85 min Actual available recording time Approx. 40 min Approx. 40 min Recording conditions ● • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH • The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom. Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on
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Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) • Make sure that the camera is turned off. Release lever Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the card all the way • Check orientation: terminals face LCD • Push in until it clicks. Do not touch the terminals Close the card/battery door on the back of • Slide to the [LOCK] position. the card. ■ To remove card Press the center of the card Press Pull out Keep the Memory Card out of reach of ch
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Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 90 MB) Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→129) ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a ● card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type
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Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] button to switch display) Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) ■ Recording picture capacity (still pictures) [Picture
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Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. • Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button The camera is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] • The [Please set the clock] message appears. Press [MENU/SET] Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or
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Preparations Setting the clock Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu to change the current time settings. • Clock settings will be kept for approx. 3 months even if the battery is removed. (Only if a fully charged battery was inserted for 24 hours beforehand.) Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→19)) ● If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be prin
