Panasonic DMC-TZ25 119, Copying still pictures and motion pictures, Connect camera to computer

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Using with your PC

Copying still pictures and motion pictures

Getting Ready:

••Charge the battery sufficiently.

••When importing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards.

••Turn on the camera and computer

Check socket direction and insert straight in.

(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)

USB connection cable

(always use cable supplied)

[Access] (sending data) ••Do not disconnect

the USB connection cable while [Access] is displayed.

Connect camera to computer

••Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable.

Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.

Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press [MENU/SET]

A message may be displayed on screen if [USB Mode] (→46) is set to [PictBridge(PTP)]. Select [CANCEL] to close the screen, and set [USB Mode] to [PC].

Operate with your computer

■■To cancel connection

Click “Safely Remove Hardware” in the Windows System Tray

■■When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X

The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode] (→46) is set to [PictBridge(PTP)].

••Only picture output can be performed.

••It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card. ••Motion pictures cannot be read.

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Contents Operating Instructions for advanced features Contents Application Record Others Connecting with other devicesApplication View Camera handling Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →137 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright lawsOptional accessories Standard AccessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts Exposure button REC/PLAY switch →18LCD monitor Charging lamp DISP. buttonCamera status Charge Charging batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Close the card/battery door Inserting the batterySlide to the Open position and open the card/battery door Insert the battery all the wayCharging the battery through the computer Charging the batteryCharging lamp indications Remaining batteryViewing pictures Recording still picturesRecording motion pictures Recording conditionsTo remove card Insert the card all the wayCard Picture save destination cards and built-in memoryInserting and removing the card optional Built-in memory approx MBRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time When in operationWhen the MP4 recording mode is used Memory capacityPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Setting the clockTurn on the power To cancel → Press / buttonSetting the clock To change time settingSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →39 Sequence of operations Turn on the power Set to Set to the desired recording modeSet to View pictures →32 Turn off the powerAim the camera and shoot Changing recording information display Take a pictureReturn to desired composition How to adjust focusFirst adjust focus according to subject Useful when subject is not in centre of pictureAbout flash Taking pictures with automatic settingsMotion Deblur About the Happy colour settingSettings Automatic Scene DetectionRecording IHandheld Nite ShotIHDR To cancel AF Lock → Press Press to set AF Mode to AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions To cancel AF Tracking → Press againPress the motion picture button again to end recording Taking motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording MP4 About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Taking motion picturesMotion picture recording in other recording modes MP4 Picture Size Burst functionMotion picture recording continues unchanged Picture SizeDISP. button Viewing your pictures Normal PlayView pictures Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwardsViewing your pictures Normal Play Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Operations during motion picture playbackSave a scene from a motion picture as a still picture Capturing still pictures from motion picturesViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomViewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Press to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesDeleting pictures To delete multiple up to 100/To delete all picturesPress / button several times Setting the menuPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Example Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE ModePlayback Mode menu REC/PLAY switch Motion Picture menu REC/PLAY switchUsing Quick menu Shutter Tone Using the Setup menuSettings, notes Shutter VolCust.Set Mem C1 / C2-1 / C2-2 / C2-3 Settings, notes Volume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5LCD Mode Auto Power LCD Power LCDVideo Rec Area On / OFF Guide Line Rec. InfoPattern Histogram On / OFFAuto Review 1SEC / 2SEC Economy Sleep ModeLCD Power Save 2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFFUSB Mode Select on connection No.ResetReset Reset Rec. settings? Reset setup parameters?3D Playback 3D / 2D Output Video OutNtsc / PAL Viera LinkVersion Disp When a card/built-inRestored. Check Rotate DispLanguage Using the Setup menuDemo Mode Stabilizer Demo Zoom In/Out Using ZoomYou can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom Zoom Zoom types and useOptical Zoom Extra Optical ZoomTaking pictures with flash Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AutoTaking pictures with flash Shutter speeds for each flash modeDefault setting Scene ModeChanges to Taking close-up picturesMacro Zoom Taking close-up pictures Zoom Macro ModeFocus range Shortest recording distance∗Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Press Exposure button Aperture-Priority ModeShutter-Priority Mode Set mode dial to Shutter-Priority ModeAperture value/shutter speed Manual Exposure ModeManual exposure assist estimate Determine aperture and shutter speed and recordTaking Pictures with different picture effects Setting EffectRecording motion pictures Selected scene Scenes for motion picture When the scene menu is not displayed →39Scenery Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModePortrait Soft SkinPanorama Shot Handheld SportsNight Portrait Night SceneryPet FoodBaby Through SunsetHigh Sens GlassTips for recording pictures Taking 3D pictures 3D Photo ModeSet mode dial to Cust.Set Mem Up to 4 current camera settings can be registeredCustom Set mode dial to / Custom modePress MENU/SET to enter the settings When changing the menu settingsBurst function Setting Speed DescriptionBurst function cannot be used in the following cases Burst functionDuring playback Recording tips when registering face picturesWhen AF Mode is Face Detection How the Face Recognition function works During recordingRecording with the Face Recognition function Face Recog Registering face picturesRecord the face picture To set the Face Recognition function to OFF Editing or deleting information about registered personsTo record Location Useful features for travelRecording mode ∗ Travel DateTo set summer time Select World Time from the Setup menuUseful features for travel World TimeEditing text Entering Text→ Select , and press MENU/SET Aspect Ratio Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Setting guideQuality Using the Rec menuFor Rec menu setting procedures →39 Set quality of picture Recording mode SettingsWhite Balance White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWBAWB operational range Using the Rec menu Setting White Balance manuallyAF Mode Quick AF Recording mode Settings on / OFFFace Recog Metering ModeFor Rec menu setting procedures →39 For details →74 Recording mode Settings LOW / Standard / High / OFFAbout i.ZOOM →51 ResolutionRecording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFF Min. Shtr SpeedAF Assist Lamp Color ModeDigital Zoom BurstStabilizer This setting will work only when AF Mode is Face DetectionPictures When Rec Quality is set to VGA in MP4 Red-Eye RemovalClock Set Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFDate Stamp Recording format Effect Using the Motion Picture menuRec Mode For details →29What is bit rate Using the Motion Picture menuAvchd in Rec Mode MP4 in Rec ModeWind Cut Recording mode Settings onContinuous AF Re-acquiring the burst group information Press while the representative picture is being displayedRepresentative picture display Display within each burst groupRecorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways Different playback methods Playback Mode2D/3D Settings Slide ShowOperations during Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSetup Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SETVideo Only Filtering PlayCalendar Auto Retouch Retouching picturesRetouching pictures Creative RetouchUpload Set Using the Playback menu100 To clear all Using the Playback menu Uploading to image-sharing websites101 Title EditText Stamp Using the Playback menu102 Items that can be stamped 103Video Divide Motion pictures 3D still pictures 104Resize Cropping 105Favorite To cancel → Press MENU/SET againSelect Cancel in step and select Yes 106Date print set Repeat steps and when using Multi up to 999 pictures107 Print SetFace Rec Edit To cancel while releasing all108 ProtectCopy 109Connect camera to TV Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch toViewing on TV screen 110Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot111 Viewing on TV screenViera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control What is Viera Link HDMI?112 Preparation Set Viera Link to on →47 Other related operations Power OFFWhen operating, refer to the Viera Link operating panel 113To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D Setup menu Playback menu Playback Zoom Delete114 Viewing 3D still pictures115 Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures116 Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorderUse PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer For connection procedures →119117 Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computer118 Using with your PCComputer specifications Operate with your computer 119Copying still pictures and motion pictures Connect camera to computerDrives are displayed in My Computer or Computer folder 120Folder and file names on computer WindowsSelect the upload destination 121Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start itConnect camera to printer Printing122 Printing multiple pictures 123124 Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Make settings before selecting Print startPrinting date without Text Stamp 125Print with date and text Recording List of LCD monitor displays126 List of LCD monitor displays 127Playback 128 Message displaysMessage displays 129This unit is turned off automatically Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully chargedCamera does not work even if power is turned on 130131 Troubleshooting132 Pictures have been rotated 133Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TV 134Blacken red areas of recorded pictures TV screen display different to LCD monitorComputer does not recognise card only reads built-in memory Edges of pictures are cut off when printing135 Viera Link Hdmi is not working136 137 Usage cautions and notesUsage cautions and notes 138About AC adaptor supplied 139Personal Information 140
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