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Panasonic DMCZS25K, DMC-ZS25 owner manual Register online at, U.S. customers only, Digital Camera

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Owner’s Manual for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-ZS25

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Panasonic DMCZS25K, DMC-ZS25 owner manual Register online at, U.S. customers only, Owner’s Manual for advanced features

Contents

U.S. customers only Register online atOwner’s Manual for advanced features Digital CameraBefore use ContentsPreparations BasicsChanging recording information Application RecordTaking pictures with Exposure Determining aperture and shutterUsing the AC adaptor optional Connecting with other devicesApplication View OthersBefore use Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use Camera handlingNo compensation for missed shots Always take a test shot firstCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” →159Optional accessories Standard AccessoriesBefore use Card/Battery door →11 Flash →59 Self-timer indicator →63 / AF Assist Lamp →104 Lens barrelNames and Functions of Main Parts Mode dialLCD monitor EXPOSURE buttonPlayback button →109 DISP. buttonPreparations Charging batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Insert the battery all the way Slide to the OPEN position and open the card/battery doorClose the card/battery door To remove batteryCharging the battery Charging the battery through the computerMake sure that the camera is turned off PreparationsNotes on charging time Charging lamp indicationsPreparations Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time Remaining batteryRecording still pictures Recording conditions by CIPA standardRecording conditions Recording motion picturesRemaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen Viewing picturesInserting and removing the card optional and open the card/batterySlide to the OPEN position doorBuilt-in memory approx. 90 MB Saving your pictures cards and built-in memoryCompatible memory cards optional PreparationsWhen Rec Format is MP4 When Rec Format is AVCHDRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Recording picture capacity still picturesPress the Camera ON/OFF button Setting the clockPress MENU/SET while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and press MENU/SETChanging time settings Select Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menuSet the date and time Perform steps - . →19 PreparationsBasics Sequence of operationsPress the Camera ON/OFF button to turn on the camera Set to the desired recording modePlay back pictures Aim the camera and shootPress the Camera ON/OFF button to turn off the camera Taking still picturesTake a picture Taking pictures with your own settingsBasics Adjust focus according to subject Adjusting focusReturn to desired composition BasicsUsing flash Taking pictures with automatic settingsBasics Take a pictureSettings Happy color settingAbout Backlight Compensation Automatic Scene DetectioniHandheld Nite Shot Motion DeblurSettings SettingsSettings iHDRBasics Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press to lock Press to set AF Mode to AF TrackingAF Tracking BasicsBasics Intelligent Auto Mode restrictionsPress the motion picture button to start recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button again to end recording BasicsAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures About the recording format for recording motion picturesAVCHD BasicsMotion picture recording in other recording modes Recording motion pictures inBasics Recording motion pictures inTaking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recordingBasics Press the playback button Viewing your picturesUse the cursor button to select a picture that you want to play back View picturesOperations during motion picture playback Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and pressViewing motion pictures BasicsBasics Capturing still pictures from motion picturesPress MENU/SET Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”Basics Basics Searching pictures by the recording date Calendar searchViewing your pictures Press / button to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesBasics Use to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SET Press / button while viewing a pictureTo delete multiple up to 50/To delete all pictures BasicsPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Setting the menuPress MENU/SET Press to select Rec menu and press MENU/SET Press to select AF Mode and press MENU/SETMenu type Setup menuIn recording mode In playback modeUsing Quick menu Press to select the settings Press MENU/SETPress Q.MENU button Press to select a menu item BasicsClock Set Using the Setup menuWorld Time Travel DateSettings 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Speaker VolumeCust.Set Mem Monitor DisplayPower Monitor Settings Auto Power MonitorSettings Rec. Info Monitor LuminanceHistogram Settings ON / OFFVideo Rec Area Zoom ResumeSettings 2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Auto Power OffMonitor Power Save EconomyReset No.ResetUSB Mode SettingsOutput Settings 3D / 2DVIERA Link 3D PlaybackVersion Disp Rotate DispSettings BasicsAll protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted FormatLanguage BasicsUsing the Setup menu Stabilizer DemoBasics Application Record Changing recording information displayPress DISP. button to change display In Playback ModeZoom In/Out Using ZoomApplication Record Extended optical zoom Optical ZoomZoom types and use Application RecordDigital Zoom i.ZOOMApplication Record Taking pictures with flash The available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AUTOPress to display Flash Use cursor button to select the desired type and press MENU/SETApplication Record Shutter speeds for each flash modeTaking close-up pictures Adjust the magnification with the zoom leverPress to display Macro Mode Use cursor button to select AF Macro and press MENU/SETFocus range Shortest recording distanceApplication Record Press to display Self Timer Taking pictures with self-timerUse cursor button to select time duration and press MENU/SET Application RecordPress to display Exposure Taking pictures with Exposure CompensationUse cursor button to select a value and press MENU/SET Application RecordUse cursor button to select compensation range and press MENU/SET Press several times to display Auto BracketRecording while exposure is changed automatically Auto Bracket Application RecordPress EXPOSURE button Determining aperture and shutter speed and recordingAperture-Priority Mode Application RecordApplication Record Shutter-Priority ModePress EXPOSURE button Recording motion pictures inManual Exposure Mode Manual exposure assist estimateApplication Record Press EXPOSURE buttonSet mode dial to Press to select the effect, and press MENU/SET Taking Pictures with different picture effectsChanging the selected picture effects Creative Control menu Application RecordRetro ExpressiveHigh Key Low KeyDynamic Monochrome SepiaImpressive Art High DynamicCross Process Adjusting colorToy Effect Adjusting colorApplication Record Miniature EffectStar Filter Soft FocusOne Point Color Selecting colorSet mode dial to Recording panorama pictures Panorama Shot ModeUse cursor button to select the picture effect and press MENU/SET Check the recording direction and press MENU/SETTips Press the shutter button fully again to end recordingApplication Record Application Record About panorama playbackUse cursor button to select the scene and press MENU/SET Taking pictures according to the sceneChanging the selected scene mode Scene Mode menu Application RecordSoft Skin PortraitScenery Application RecordNight Portrait SportsNight Scenery Application RecordHandheld Night Shot What is HDR?Food Application RecordUse cursor button to select Exit and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select Age or Name and press MENU/SETTo record age and name BabyHigh Sens Use cursor button to select shutter speed, and then press MENU/SETStarry Sky Glass ThroughUnderwater About White BalanceApplication Record Tips3D Photo Mode Tips for recording picturesApplication Record Select Cust.Set Mem. from the Setup menu →46 Registering your own settings and recordingApplication Record When changing the menu settings Press MENU/SET to enter the settingsSet mode dial to / Custom mode Use cursor button to select custom setBurst function Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press MENU/SETSelect Burst from the Rec menu →42 Application RecordApplication Record Note on the available picture size settingsBurst function Recording with the Face Recognition function Recording tips when registering face picturesHow the Face Recognition function works During recording During playbackSelect MEMORY with cursor button and then press MENU/SET Select Face Recog. from the Rec menu →42Select New with cursor button and then press MENU/SET Record the face pictureUse cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SET Select MEMORY with cursor button and then press MENU/ SETEditing or deleting information about registered persons Application RecordSelect Travel Date from the Setup menu Useful features for travelUse cursor button to select Travel Setup and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select SET and press MENU/SETWhen you come back from your travel destination Select World Time from the Setup menuUse cursor button to select Destination and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select area and press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select characters Entering TextPress MENU/SET several times until the desired character is displayed Editing textSetting guide Using the Rec menuAspect Ratio Picture SizeQuality Settings AUTO / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 Setting guideSensitivity Application RecordWhite Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB Settings AWB automatic / outdoor, clear skyWhite Balance outdoor, cloudy sky / outdoor, shadeAWB operational range Setting White Balance manuallyApplication Record Settings AF ModeUsing the Rec menu Application RecordSettings ON / OFF Quick AF1-area-focusing Application RecordMetering Mode Face Recogi.Exposure Settingsi.Resolution Settings AUTO 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2∗ 1∗Settings ON / i.ZOOM / OFF Min. Shtr SpeedColor Mode BurstAF Assist Lamp Application RecordSettings ON / OFF Red-Eye RemovalApplication Record Motion DeblurStabilizer Settings W/O TIME / WITH TIME / OFFDate Stamp Settings ON / OFFRec Format Using the Motion Picture menuRec Quality SettingsContinuous AF Settings ONWind Cut Settings ON / OFFDifferent playback methods Playback Mode 2D/3D SettingsApplication View Press the playback button Press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select Setup and press MENU/SET Select the filtering method using cursor button, and press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select Filtering and press MENU/SET Slide ShowSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Set to your preferred settings and press MENU/SETApplication View Different playback methods Playback ModeApplication View Operations during Slide ShowSelect the filtering method using cursor button, and press MENU/SET Filtering PlayApplication View Press MENU/SET to display a list of pictures from the selected date Use cursor button to select date to playbackUse cursor button to select picture and press MENU/SET CalendarSelect a still picture to retouch during playback and press Retouching picturesUse cursor button to select Auto Retouch and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select ON and press MENU/SETCreative Retouch Use cursor button to select Creative Retouch and press MENU/SETApplication View Select a still picture to retouch during playback and pressApplication View Press to select a settingPress MENU/SET Operation from the Playback menu Application ViewUse cursor button to select SINGLE or MULTI, and then press MENU/SET Using the Playback menuSelect a still picture Enter characters Entering text →95Use cursor button to select Set and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select settings and press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select items and press MENU/SET →121 Press / button Use cursor button to select OK and press MENU/SETRetouch Items that can be stampedApplication View Select Video Divide from Playback menu Press at where you want to split a motion picture to pause it PressVideo Divide Application ViewUse cursor button to select a still picture and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select SINGLE and press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select size and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select MULTI and press MENU/SETSelect area to crop and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press MENU/SETCropping Application ViewFavorite Use cursor button to select SINGLE or MULTI and press MENU/SETTo clear all Application ViewPrint Set Use cursor button to set number of pictures and press MENU/SETApplication View Use cursor button to select SINGLE or MULTI and press MENU/SETApplication View ProtectUse cursor button to select SINGLE or MULTI and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select picture and press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select Yes and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select REPLACE or DELETE and press MENU/SETApplication View Application View CopyViewing on TV screen Connecting with other devicesConnect camera to TV Turn on TVThe Playback and Setup menus become unavailable Connecting with other devicesTo connect with an HDMI mini cable optional To connect with an AV cable optionalVIERA Link HDMI HDAVI Control What is VIERA Link HDMI?Connecting with other devices Turn on the camera and press the playback button Connecting with other devicesOther related operations Turning the unit OFF Display still pictures recorded in 3D To switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3DTo select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D To perform Slide Show playback of only still pictures recorded in 3DViewing 3D still pictures too close to a TV may cause eyestrain Connecting with other devicesCopying by inserting the SD card into the recorder Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures in the recorderDubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional Connecting with other devicesComputer specifications Click Applications Click Recommended InstallationInstalling supplied software Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PCLoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7 PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AEAbout supplied softwares Operating environmentConnect camera to computer To cancel connectionUse cursor button on the camera to select PC, and press MENU/SET Operate with your computerFor PTP mode Folder and file names on computerWindows Connecting with other devicesConnect camera to printer PrintingUse cursor button to select a picture to print and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select Print start and press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select item and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select Multi Print in step →141Printing multiple pictures Multi SelectMaking print settings on the camera Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SETConnecting with other devices Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SETPrinting date without Text Stamp Printing with date and textConnecting with other devices Plug AC adaptor into power outlet Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler coverOthers Close the door and slide the release lever to the LOCK positionIn recording List of LCD monitor displaysOthers In recording OthersList of LCD monitor displays 4 Name →82Others In playbackList of LCD monitor displays In playback OthersList of LCD monitor displays Please turn camera off and then on again System Error Message displaysBuilt-In Memory Error Format built-in memory? OthersRead Error / Write Error Please check the card Memory card parameter errorThis battery cannot be used OthersBattery, power Q&A TroubleshootingRecording Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark. Adjust the exposure. →64Q&A Troubleshooting Recording continuedOthers Cannot use Auto BracketFlash LCD monitorQ&A Troubleshooting OthersQ&A Troubleshooting PlaybackOthers Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded picturesTV, computer, printer Playback continuedOthers Red areas in pictures appear blackenedComputer does not recognize card. When using an SDXC Memory Cards TV, computer, printer continuedThe edges of pictures are cut off when printing Q&A TroubleshootingQ&A Troubleshooting OthersOthers Camera rattles if shakenUsage cautions and notes When in useCaring for your camera OthersMemory cards When not using for a whileLCD Monitor OthersAC adaptor supplied When using a tripod or unipodLens Charging the batteryPersonal Information 3D viewingOthers Usage cautions and notesHDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation