Panasonic DMC-TZ25, DMC-ZS15 Economy Sleep Mode, 2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF, LCD Power Save

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Using the [Setup] menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

••For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

Settings, notes

 

 

 

[Economy]

 

 

[Sleep Mode]

 

Turn off the power or

[2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF]:

 

make the LCD monitor

Automatically shut off power while not in use.

 

go dark while not using

 

••To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on

 

the camera to minimise

 

 

the power again.

 

battery consumption.

 

••Cannot be used in the following cases:

 

 

 

 

 

When connected to computer/printer, during motion

 

 

 

 

 

picture recording/playback, during Slide Shows, during

 

 

 

 

 

automatic demo playback

 

 

 

 

 

••Settings fixed to [5MIN.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[LCD Power Save]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ON] / [OFF]:

 

 

 

 

The LCD monitor goes dark to minimise power

 

 

 

 

consumption.

 

 

 

 

 

••Reduces the picture quality of the LCD monitor display

 

 

 

 

 

during recording to minimise battery consumption

 

 

 

 

 

(except for the Digital Zoom area). Note, however, that

 

 

 

 

 

there is no effect on the recorded picture.

 

 

 

 

 

••The setting in [LCD Mode] is prioritised over the setting

 

 

 

 

 

in [LCD Power Save] for the brightness of the LCD

 

 

 

 

 

monitor.

 

 

 

[Auto Review]

[1SEC] / [2SEC]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until a button (other

 

Automatically display

 

 

 

than the [DISP.] button) is pressed

 

still pictures immediately

[OFF]

 

after taking them.

 

••The following cases are fixed to the settings indicated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

below.

 

 

 

 

 

[Intelligent Auto] Mode: [2SEC]

 

 

 

 

 

Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot]): [2SEC]

 

 

 

 

 

••Automatically displays still pictures immediately after

 

 

 

 

 

they are taken regardless of the [Auto Review] setting in

 

 

 

 

 

[Auto Bracket], [Burst] mode, and [Handheld Night Shot]

 

 

 

 

 

and [HDR] Scene Modes.

 

 

 

 

 

••Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

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Contents Operating Instructions for advanced features Contents Application Record Connecting with other devices Application ViewOthers Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling No compensation for missed shots Always take a test shot firstCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →137Optional accessories Standard AccessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts LCD monitor REC/PLAY switch →18Charging lamp DISP. button Exposure buttonCharging battery About batteries that you can use with this unitCamera status Charge Slide to the Open position and open the card/battery door Inserting the batteryInsert the battery all the way Close the card/battery doorCharging the battery through the computer Charging the batteryCharging lamp indications Remaining batteryRecording motion pictures Recording still picturesRecording conditions Viewing picturesTo remove card Insert the card all the wayInserting and removing the card optional Picture save destination cards and built-in memoryBuilt-in memory approx MB CardWhen the MP4 recording mode is used When in operationMemory capacity Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeTurn on the power Setting the clockTo cancel → Press / button Press MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SETTo change time setting Select Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →39Setting the clock Sequence of operations Turn on the power Set to Set to the desired recording modeTurn off the power Aim the camera and shootSet to View pictures →32 Changing recording information display Take a pictureFirst adjust focus according to subject How to adjust focusUseful when subject is not in centre of picture Return to desired compositionAbout flash Taking pictures with automatic settingsSettings About the Happy colour settingAutomatic Scene Detection Motion DeblurIHandheld Nite Shot IHDRRecording Intelligent Auto Mode restrictions Press to set AF Mode to AF TrackingTo cancel AF Tracking → Press again To cancel AF Lock → PressTaking motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recordingPress the motion picture button again to end recording About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures About the recording format for recording motion picturesTaking motion pictures MP4Motion picture recording in other recording modes Motion picture recording continues unchanged Burst functionPicture Size MP4 Picture SizeView pictures Viewing your pictures Normal PlayHold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwards DISP. buttonSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Viewing motion picturesOperations during motion picture playback Viewing your pictures Normal PlaySave 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 to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Setting the menuExample Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE Mode Press / button several timesPlayback Mode menu REC/PLAY switch Motion Picture menu REC/PLAY switchUsing Quick menu Settings, notes Using the Setup menuShutter Vol Shutter ToneLCD Mode Auto Power LCD Settings, notes Volume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5Power LCD Cust.Set Mem C1 / C2-1 / C2-2 / C2-3Pattern Guide Line Rec. InfoHistogram On / OFF Video Rec Area On / OFFLCD Power Save Economy Sleep Mode2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Auto Review 1SEC / 2SECReset Reset Rec. settings? No.ResetReset setup parameters? USB Mode Select on connectionNtsc / PAL Output Video OutViera Link 3D Playback 3D / 2DRestored. Check When a card/built-inRotate Disp Version DispUsing the Setup menu Demo Mode Stabilizer DemoLanguage Using Zoom You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoomZoom In/Out Optical Zoom Zoom types and useExtra Optical Zoom ZoomTaking pictures with flash Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AutoDefault setting Shutter speeds for each flash modeScene Mode Taking pictures with flashTaking close-up pictures Macro ZoomChanges to Focus range Zoom Macro ModeShortest recording distance∗ Taking close-up picturesTaking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Shutter-Priority Mode Aperture-Priority ModeSet mode dial to Shutter-Priority Mode Press Exposure buttonManual exposure assist estimate Manual Exposure ModeDetermine aperture and shutter speed and record Aperture value/shutter speedTaking Pictures with different picture effects Setting EffectRecording motion pictures Selected scene Scenes for motion picture When the scene menu is not displayed →39Portrait Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeSoft Skin SceneryPanorama Shot Night Portrait SportsNight Scenery HandheldFood BabyPet High Sens SunsetGlass ThroughTaking 3D pictures 3D Photo Mode Set mode dial toTips for recording pictures Cust.Set Mem Up to 4 current camera settings can be registeredPress MENU/SET to enter the settings Set mode dial to / Custom modeWhen changing the menu settings CustomBurst function Setting Speed DescriptionBurst function cannot be used in the following cases Burst functionWhen AF Mode is Face Detection Recording tips when registering face picturesHow the Face Recognition function works During recording During playbackRegistering face pictures Record the face pictureRecording with the Face Recognition function Face Recog To set the Face Recognition function to OFF Editing or deleting information about registered personsRecording mode ∗ Useful features for travelTravel Date To record LocationUseful features for travel Select World Time from the Setup menuWorld Time To set summer timeEntering Text → Select , and press MENU/SETEditing text Recording mode Settings Using the Rec menuSetting guide Aspect RatioFor Rec menu setting procedures →39 Set quality of picture Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings QualityWhite Balance White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWBAWB operational range Using the Rec menu Setting White Balance manuallyAF Mode Quick AF Recording mode Settings on / OFFFor Rec menu setting procedures →39 For details →74 Metering ModeRecording mode Settings LOW / Standard / High / OFF Face RecogRecording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFF ResolutionMin. Shtr Speed About i.ZOOM →51Digital Zoom Color ModeBurst AF Assist LampPictures When Rec Quality is set to VGA in MP4 This setting will work only when AF Mode is Face DetectionRed-Eye Removal StabilizerRecording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF Date StampClock Set Rec Mode Using the Motion Picture menuFor details →29 Recording format EffectAvchd in Rec Mode Using the Motion Picture menuMP4 in Rec Mode What is bit rateRecording mode Settings on Continuous AFWind Cut Representative picture display Press while the representative picture is being displayedDisplay within each burst group Re-acquiring the burst group information2D/3D Settings Different playback methods Playback ModeSlide Show Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of waysSetup Different playback methods Playback ModeSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Operations during Slide ShowFiltering Play CalendarVideo Only Auto Retouch Retouching picturesRetouching pictures Creative RetouchUsing the Playback menu 100Upload Set 101 Using the Playback menu Uploading to image-sharing websitesTitle Edit To clear allUsing the Playback menu 102Text Stamp 103 Video DivideItems that can be stamped 104 ResizeMotion pictures 3D still pictures Cropping 105Select Cancel in step and select Yes To cancel → Press MENU/SET again106 Favorite107 Repeat steps and when using Multi up to 999 picturesPrint Set Date print set108 To cancel while releasing allProtect Face Rec EditCopy 109Viewing on TV screen Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch to110 Connect camera to TV111 When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slotViewing on TV screen Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slotWhat is Viera Link HDMI? 112Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control When operating, refer to the Viera Link operating panel Other related operations Power OFF113 Preparation Set Viera Link to on →47114 Setup menu Playback menu Playback Zoom DeleteViewing 3D still pictures To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D115 116 Keep the recorded still pictures and motion picturesCopy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional117 For connection procedures →119Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computer Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computerUsing with your PC Computer specifications118 Copying still pictures and motion pictures 119Connect camera to computer Operate with your computerFolder and file names on computer 120Windows Drives are displayed in My Computer or Computer folderUploading pictures to image-sharing websites 121Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it Select the upload destinationPrinting 122Connect camera to printer Printing multiple pictures 123Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraMake settings before selecting Print start 124125 Print with date and textPrinting date without Text Stamp List of LCD monitor displays 126Recording 127 PlaybackList of LCD monitor displays 128 Message displaysMessage displays 129Camera does not work even if power is turned on Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged130 This unit is turned off automatically131 Troubleshooting132 133 Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screenPictures have been rotated Blacken red areas of recorded pictures 134TV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TV135 Edges of pictures are cut off when printingViera Link Hdmi is not working Computer does not recognise card only reads built-in memory136 137 Usage cautions and notesUsage cautions and notes 138About AC adaptor supplied 139Personal Information 140
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