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Panasonic DMC-ZS25 Press Q.MENU button Press to select a menu item, Using Quick menu, Basics

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Basics

Setting the menu

Using Quick menu

During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them.

Press [Q.MENU] button

Press to select a menu item

Press to select the settings

Press [MENU/SET]

●●The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode.

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Panasonic DMC-ZS25 Press Q.MENU button Press to select a menu item, Press to select the settings Press MENU/SET, Basics

Contents

Register online at U.S. customers onlyOwner’s Manual for advanced features Digital CameraContents Before usePreparations BasicsApplication Record Changing recording informationTaking pictures with Exposure Determining aperture and shutterConnecting with other devices Using the AC adaptor optionalApplication View OthersCondensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useBefore use Camera handlingAlways take a test shot first No compensation for missed shotsCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” →159Before use Standard AccessoriesOptional accessories Flash →59 Self-timer indicator →63 / AF Assist Lamp →104 Lens barrel Card/Battery door →11Names and Functions of Main Parts Mode dialEXPOSURE button LCD monitorPlayback button →109 DISP. buttonAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging batteryPreparations Slide to the OPEN position and open the card/battery door Insert the battery all the wayClose the card/battery door To remove batteryCharging the battery through the computer Charging the batteryMake sure that the camera is turned off PreparationsPreparations Charging lamp indicationsNotes on charging time Remaining battery Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating timeRecording still pictures Recording conditions by CIPA standardRecording motion pictures Recording conditionsRemaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen Viewing picturesand open the card/battery Inserting and removing the card optionalSlide to the OPEN position doorSaving your pictures cards and built-in memory Built-in memory approx. 90 MBCompatible memory cards optional PreparationsWhen Rec Format is AVCHD When Rec Format is MP4Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Recording picture capacity still picturesSetting the clock Press the Camera ON/OFF buttonPress MENU/SET while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and press MENU/SETSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu Changing time settingsSet the date and time Perform steps - . →19 PreparationsSequence of operations BasicsPress the Camera ON/OFF button to turn on the camera Set to the desired recording modeAim the camera and shoot Play back picturesPress the Camera ON/OFF button to turn off the camera Taking still picturesBasics Taking pictures with your own settingsTake a picture Adjusting focus Adjust focus according to subjectReturn to desired composition BasicsTaking pictures with automatic settings Using flashBasics Take a pictureHappy color setting SettingsAbout Backlight Compensation Automatic Scene DetectionMotion Deblur iHandheld Nite ShotSettings SettingsBasics iHDRSettings Press to set AF Mode to AF Tracking Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press to lockAF Tracking BasicsIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions BasicsRecording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recordingPress the motion picture button again to end recording BasicsAbout the recording format for recording motion pictures About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesAVCHD BasicsRecording motion pictures in Motion picture recording in other recording modesBasics Recording motion pictures inBasics Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recordingTaking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Viewing your pictures Press the playback buttonUse the cursor button to select a picture that you want to play back View picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Operations during motion picture playbackViewing motion pictures BasicsPress MENU/SET Capturing still pictures from motion picturesBasics Basics Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” Viewing your pictures Searching pictures by the recording date Calendar searchBasics Basics Deleting picturesPress / button to delete displayed picture Press / button while viewing a picture Use to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SETTo delete multiple up to 50/To delete all pictures BasicsSetting the menu Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETPress MENU/SET Press to select Rec menu and press MENU/SET Press to select AF Mode and press MENU/SETSetup menu Menu typeIn recording mode In playback modePress to select the settings Press MENU/SET Using Quick menuPress Q.MENU button Press to select a menu item BasicsUsing the Setup menu Clock SetWorld Time Travel DateSpeaker Volume Settings 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5Cust.Set Mem Monitor DisplaySettings Auto Power Monitor Power MonitorSettings Rec. Info Monitor LuminanceSettings ON / OFF HistogramVideo Rec Area Zoom ResumeAuto Power Off Settings 2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFFMonitor Power Save EconomyNo.Reset ResetUSB Mode SettingsSettings 3D / 2D OutputVIERA Link 3D PlaybackRotate Disp Version DispSettings BasicsFormat All protected pictures and other picture data will be deletedLanguage BasicsBasics Stabilizer DemoUsing the Setup menu Changing recording information display Application RecordPress DISP. button to change display In Playback ModeApplication Record Using ZoomZoom In/Out Optical Zoom Extended optical zoomZoom types and use Application RecordApplication Record i.ZOOMDigital Zoom The available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AUTO Taking pictures with flashPress to display Flash Use cursor button to select the desired type and press MENU/SETShutter speeds for each flash mode Application RecordAdjust the magnification with the zoom lever Taking close-up picturesPress to display Macro Mode Use cursor button to select AF Macro and press MENU/SETApplication Record Shortest recording distanceFocus range Taking pictures with self-timer Press to display Self TimerUse cursor button to select time duration and press MENU/SET Application RecordTaking pictures with Exposure Compensation Press to display ExposureUse cursor button to select a value and press MENU/SET Application RecordPress several times to display Auto Bracket Use cursor button to select compensation range and press MENU/SETRecording while exposure is changed automatically Auto Bracket Application RecordDetermining aperture and shutter speed and recording Press EXPOSURE buttonAperture-Priority Mode Application RecordShutter-Priority Mode Application RecordPress EXPOSURE button Recording motion pictures inManual exposure assist estimate Manual Exposure ModeApplication Record Press EXPOSURE buttonTaking Pictures with different picture effects Set mode dial to Press to select the effect, and press MENU/SETChanging the selected picture effects Creative Control menu Application RecordExpressive RetroHigh Key Low KeySepia Dynamic MonochromeImpressive Art High DynamicAdjusting color Cross ProcessToy Effect Adjusting colorMiniature Effect Application RecordSoft Focus Star FilterOne Point Color Selecting colorRecording panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Set mode dial toUse cursor button to select the picture effect and press MENU/SET Check the recording direction and press MENU/SETApplication Record Press the shutter button fully again to end recordingTips About panorama playback Application RecordTaking pictures according to the scene Use cursor button to select the scene and press MENU/SETChanging the selected scene mode Scene Mode menu Application RecordPortrait Soft SkinScenery Application RecordSports Night PortraitNight Scenery Application RecordWhat is HDR? Handheld Night ShotFood Application RecordUse cursor button to select Age or Name and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select Exit and press MENU/SETTo record age and name BabyUse cursor button to select shutter speed, and then press MENU/SET High SensStarry Sky Glass ThroughAbout White Balance UnderwaterApplication Record TipsApplication Record Tips for recording pictures3D Photo Mode Application Record Registering your own settings and recordingSelect Cust.Set Mem. from the Setup menu →46 Press MENU/SET to enter the settings When changing the menu settingsSet mode dial to / Custom mode Use cursor button to select custom setUse cursor button to select the burst setting, and press MENU/SET Burst functionSelect Burst from the Rec menu →42 Application RecordBurst function Note on the available picture size settingsApplication Record Recording tips when registering face pictures Recording with the Face Recognition functionHow the Face Recognition function works During recording During playbackSelect Face Recog. from the Rec menu →42 Select MEMORY with cursor button and then press MENU/SETSelect New with cursor button and then press MENU/SET Record the face pictureSelect MEMORY with cursor button and then press MENU/ SET Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SETEditing or deleting information about registered persons Application RecordUseful features for travel Select Travel Date from the Setup menuUse cursor button to select Travel Setup and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select SET and press MENU/SETSelect World Time from the Setup menu When you come back from your travel destinationUse cursor button to select Destination and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select area and press MENU/SETEntering Text Use cursor button to select charactersPress MENU/SET several times until the desired character is displayed Editing textUsing the Rec menu Setting guideAspect Ratio Picture SizeSettings AUTO / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 Setting guide QualitySensitivity Application RecordSettings AWB automatic / outdoor, clear sky White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWBWhite Balance outdoor, cloudy sky / outdoor, shadeApplication Record Setting White Balance manuallyAWB operational range AF Mode SettingsUsing the Rec menu Application RecordQuick AF Settings ON / OFF1-area-focusing Application RecordFace Recog Metering Modei.Exposure SettingsSettings AUTO 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2∗ 1∗ i.ResolutionSettings ON / i.ZOOM / OFF Min. Shtr SpeedBurst Color ModeAF Assist Lamp Application RecordRed-Eye Removal Settings ON / OFFApplication Record Motion DeblurSettings W/O TIME / WITH TIME / OFF StabilizerDate Stamp Settings ON / OFFUsing the Motion Picture menu Rec FormatRec Quality SettingsSettings ON Continuous AFWind Cut Settings ON / OFF2D/3D Settings Different playback methods Playback ModeApplication View Press the playback button Press MENU/SETSelect the filtering method using cursor button, and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select Setup and press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select Filtering and press MENU/SET Slide ShowSet to your preferred settings and press MENU/SET Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SETApplication View Different playback methods Playback ModeOperations during Slide Show Application ViewApplication View Filtering PlaySelect the filtering method using cursor button, and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select date to playback Press MENU/SET to display a list of pictures from the selected dateUse cursor button to select picture and press MENU/SET CalendarRetouching pictures Select a still picture to retouch during playback and pressUse cursor button to select Auto Retouch and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select ON and press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select Creative Retouch and press MENU/SET Creative RetouchApplication View Select a still picture to retouch during playback and pressPress MENU/SET Press to select a settingApplication View Application View Operation from the Playback menuUsing the Playback menu Use cursor button to select SINGLE or MULTI, and then press MENU/SETSelect a still picture Enter characters Entering text →95Use cursor button to select settings and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select Set 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/SETApplication View Items that can be stampedRetouch Press at where you want to split a motion picture to pause it Press Select Video Divide from Playback menuVideo Divide Application ViewUse cursor button to select SINGLE and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select a still picture and press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select size and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select MULTI and press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select a still picture, and then press MENU/SET Select area to crop and press MENU/SETCropping Application ViewUse cursor button to select SINGLE or MULTI and press MENU/SET FavoriteTo clear all Application ViewUse cursor button to set number of pictures and press MENU/SET Print SetApplication View Use cursor button to select SINGLE or MULTI and press MENU/SETProtect Application ViewUse cursor button to select SINGLE or MULTI and press MENU/SET Use cursor button to select picture and press MENU/SETApplication View Use cursor button to select REPLACE or DELETE and press MENU/SETUse cursor button to select Yes and press MENU/SET Copy Application ViewConnecting with other devices Viewing on TV screenConnect camera to TV Turn on TVConnecting with other devices The Playback and Setup menus become unavailableTo connect with an HDMI mini cable optional To connect with an AV cable optionalConnecting with other devices What is VIERA Link HDMI?VIERA Link HDMI HDAVI Control Other related operations Turning the unit OFF Connecting with other devicesTurn on the camera and press the playback button To switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D Display 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 3DConnecting with other devices Viewing 3D still pictures too close to a TV may cause eyestrainKeeping the still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder Copying by inserting the SD card into the recorderDubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional Connecting with other devicesClick Applications Click Recommended Installation Computer specificationsInstalling supplied software Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PCPHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7About supplied softwares Operating environmentTo cancel connection Connect camera to computerUse cursor button on the camera to select PC, and press MENU/SET Operate with your computerFolder and file names on computer For PTP modeWindows Connecting with other devicesPrinting Connect camera to printerUse 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 Multi Print in step →141 Use cursor button to select item and press MENU/SETPrinting multiple pictures Multi SelectUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraConnecting with other devices Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SETConnecting with other devices Printing with date and textPrinting date without Text Stamp Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover Plug AC adaptor into power outletOthers Close the door and slide the release lever to the LOCK positionOthers List of LCD monitor displaysIn recording Others In recordingList of LCD monitor displays 4 Name →82List of LCD monitor displays In playbackOthers List of LCD monitor displays OthersIn playback Message displays Please turn camera off and then on again System ErrorBuilt-In Memory Error Format built-in memory? OthersMemory card parameter error Read Error / Write Error Please check the cardThis battery cannot be used OthersQ&A Troubleshooting Battery, powerRecording Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark. Adjust the exposure. →64Recording continued Q&A TroubleshootingOthers Cannot use Auto BracketLCD monitor FlashQ&A Troubleshooting OthersPlayback Q&A TroubleshootingOthers Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded picturesPlayback continued TV, computer, printerOthers Red areas in pictures appear blackenedTV, computer, printer continued Computer does not recognize card. When using an SDXC Memory CardsThe edges of pictures are cut off when printing Q&A TroubleshootingOthers Q&A TroubleshootingOthers Camera rattles if shakenWhen in use Usage cautions and notesCaring for your camera OthersWhen not using for a while Memory cardsLCD Monitor OthersWhen using a tripod or unipod AC adaptor suppliedLens Charging the battery3D viewing Personal InformationOthers Usage cautions and notesHDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation